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 Dec. 30
Like many Americans, I was surprised at the rigid attitude and position of most House Republicans concerning the conduct of President Trump as regards Ukraine. Recently, I spent hours reviewing old tapes from the N…
Letters to the editor Dec. 29
The Blue and White Motel would like to express our sincere gratitude for the members of the churches who graciously put together Thanksgiving meals and distributed them individually to those wayfarers who stayed at…
Letters to the editor Dec. 26
Friday night my wife and I attended the “Star Wars” movie and enjoyed it, not sure about the 3-D aspect though.
Letters to the editor Dec. 23
I am born and raised in Kalispell. I would like to thank all the Kalispell residents for their beautifully decorated houses. The sight of them on my way to work, night shift work, fills my heart with joy and raises…
Thankful for our veterans this holiday season
The holiday season is upon us. Montana families across our state are giving thanks and enjoying quality time with their families and loved ones.
Elk shoulder seasons ineffective; time to think outside the box
Montana is home to a lot of elk — 134,557 to be more precise. Elk reign prominently in our state’s identity and Montana is better for it. Yet, according to the…
Schreiner a champion for public lands
Montanans, it’s time to pay attention. In 2020, the person we elect to be our next governor will determine the fate of our public lands.
More letters to the editor Dec. 22
From his editorial (Inter Lake, Dec. 15), it looks like Wilmot Collins is starting to wake up although it is clear from his obtuse and rambling article, he is still somewhat confused. But, at least, he does acknowl…
Letters to the editor Dec. 22
Like many in western Montana I have been tracking the Flathead Water Compact for years. Finally, after more than a decade, two Montana legislative votes, and two separate introductions in Congress (Tester in 2016),…
Be reasonable, see it my way
How can two different people have totally opposite opinions on the same thing? Well, it’s pretty easy as we can see, for instance, in the impeachment hearings going on in Congress. You are not going to be able to t…
Numerous concerns with proposed Whitefish helipad
I am writing as both a concerned citizen and neighbor to object to the proposed commercialization of the private helipad on U.S. 93 South near Whitefish.
Letters to the editor Dec. 19
I saw Fareed Zakaria on GPS interview an author about how the U.S. should be aware that our nation is becoming less polluting and more efficient. I am very glad to hear this but it seems a bit misleading. They ende…
Letters to the editor Dec. 15
I am glad to hear public testimony in the impeachment hearings. Listening to the words of the people testifying before Congress is impactful.
Letters to the editor Dec. 15
Sherry Stevens, former United Way executive director, has always found a place for the National Alliance on Mental Illness to hold its meetings and gatherings. And she has worked tirelessly to convert an aging shop…
Montana values: What does that really mean?
In a recent guest column (Daily Inter Lake, Oct. 27), Montana GOP Chairman and Whitefish resident and business man, Don Kaltshmidt, implored us to vote for candidates who represent “Montana values.” He then articul…