Letters to the Editor
Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.
Flathead Lake stewardship is a generational responsibility
It’s no accident that Flathead Lake is world class for clarity and water quality. It has been protected over time …
Concerns with bison restoration initiatives
There has recently been a lot of press about bison being designated a free roaming animal in Montana. As a retired cattle rancher, I would like to raise a few thoughts that have not been brought out in various opin…
Digging in to Trump's trade reality
Economists at the American Farm Bureau estimated that the Trans-Pacific Partnership would have provided American producers over $4 billion annually in increased sales, but Trump withdrew the U.S. from the agreement…
AG's opioid lawsuits unjust and misguided
There is an unfortunate but very human tendency to react to one bad idea with another bad idea especially when the second bad idea allows us to blame someone o…
Letters to the editor Feb. 16
Thank you, Inter Lake for the important and objective reporting of two very serious and complicated issues on the front page (Sunday, Jan. 19). Actually, all articles reported on the front page recently would fit t…
State of the Union: Truth, Trump and the economy
The State of the Union (SOTU) speech was less a report to the nation than a well-produced reality show and well-staged campaign rally. But what really offends is that most of the substance Trump advanced was not tr…
Concerns with bison restoration initiatives
There has recently been a lot of press about bison being designated a free roaming animal in Montana. As a retired cattle rancher, I would like to raise a few thoughts that have not been brought out in various opin…
AG’s opioid lawsuits unjust and misguided
There is an unfortunate but very human tendency to react to one bad idea with another bad idea especially when the second bad idea allows us to blame someone o…
Digging in to Trump’s trade reality
Economists at the American Farm Bureau estimated that the Trans-Pacific Partnership would have provided American producers over $4 billion annually in increased sales, but Trump withdrew the U.S. from the agreement…
Supporting Gianforte for Montana governor
This year, Montanans can elect a proven leader – someone with executive experience, a background of creating high-paying jobs, and conservative values. This is exactly what Montana needs in our next governor, and t…
Letters to the editor Feb. 13
Thank you for thanking me for turning in your red change purse (“Kind Person,” Feb. 9). What a full circle growth opportunity for my children. When I found your change purse, I turned to walk back inside the school…
Letters to the editor Feb. 13
Thank you for thanking me for turning in your red change purse (“Kind Person,” Feb. 9). What a full circle growth opportunity for my children. When I found your change purse, I turned to walk back inside the school…
Letters to the editor Feb. 9
Well readers, more wasted tax dollars on killing mountain goats in the Grand Tetons. Yes, they are eradicating all of them. Why? They are non-native species that is interfering with bighorn sheep habitat. Really? Y…
Letters to the editor Feb. 10
The impeachment trial convinced me we need term limits. I googled to find out how current politicians were involved in the Clinton impeachment trial. There are 28 senators currently serving who were involved in the…
Letters to the editor Feb. 10
The impeachment trial convinced me we need term limits. I googled to find out how current politicians were involved in the Clinton impeachment trial. There are 28 senators currently serving who were involved in the…
Libertarian Party condemns lawmaker's statements
The Montana Libertarian Party condemns the statements of Republican state Rep. Rodney Garcia, of Billings. His words, coming from an elected legislator during a political event could be construed as an active call …