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 …
Letters to the editor Jan. 13
On behalf of the International Rescue Committee in Missoula, I write to say thank you to the people of the Flathead Valley for your generosity and support of r…
Letters to the editor Jan. 12
While putting our newspapers in the recycle bin, John Fuller’s letter to the editor on Jan. 2 caught my attention. After reading it, I wondered if Mr. Fuller doesn’t realize that statistically he must have some Dem…
Legislative week a time to find common ground
Next week, members of the Montana Legislature will head back to Helena to participate in “Legislative Week.” This is an opportunity for our state lawmakers to continue to engage each other and the broader public in…
Don't take the bait, America: Avoid war with Iran
America’s 21st century Middle East wars have cost our country thousands of American lives, hundreds of thousands of injured soldiers, the burden of having cont…
Water Compact legislation fails to protect Montana
Less than one month ago, Senator Daines introduced Senate Bill 3019, The Montana Water Rights Protection Act, to the U.S. Senate. In his attempt to fix the CSKT Water Compact, which is the most divisive legislation…
Letters to the editor Jan. 9
The sole problem to the housing crunch in Bigfork is Bigfork zoning. Look at all the SAG 5 and AG20 zoning around the Bigfork “enclave.” I would suggest a story on how many Bigfork subdivisions reviewed by BLUAC ac…
Missing Mike Mansfield: Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?
As I cringe while watching current GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell, my mind turns to revered Montana Senator Mike Mansfield, who served as Senate Majority Leader longer than any person in US history. The impeachm…
Letters to the editor Jan. 6
I am greatly concerned about the sale of the 630,000 acres of land Weyerhaeuser is in the process of selling to a private investment company.
Climate alarmists have abandoned scientific method
The international meeting in Madrid that was supposed to finalize the rules for the Paris agreement on climate change should never have occurred. The idea that human emissions increase global temperature and that c…
Letters to the editor Jan. 5
In response to Colin Gaiser’s reporting (Dec. 22) of the county commissioners’ decision to replace me on the Flathead City-County Board of Health has been encouraging. Many residents have contacted me to express co…
Looking back on Roosevelt with respect and affection
We had no television at our ranch because my father thought its absence would encourage his kids to read. I’m extremely grateful to him. I remain an avid reader of history, and discovered Theodore Roosevelt during …
Lake County Commission opposes Water Rights Act
Bison Range transfer sets inappropriate precedent
Senators Daines and Tester are co-sponsoring draft legislation in the U.S. Senate entitled the “Montana Water Rights Protection Act” ostensibly to approve the …
Which party is dying?
A recent missive by someone who claimed to be a former Republican stated that the Republican Party has abandoned its principles because it has become the party of Donald Trump. The writer claimed to identify the Re…
Letters to the editor Jan. 2
Well if nothing else Sens. Daines, Braun and Scott provided a good laugh with their letter (Let’s pass “no budget, no pay,” Dec. 15). I do agree something needs to be done about the way the federal budget is handle…