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 …
The Treasure State
By Kayje Booker
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Kalispell’s Ward 3 has a good thing going; the voters there are not afraid to elect a woman. In the past, Ward 3 voters have elected not only Norma Happ but al…
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One can admire Steve Thompson’s enthusiasm (Inter Lake letter to the editor, Sept. 24) in his futile effort to “address” climate change. Thompson thinks human …
Whitefish, please support Muldown levy
As a matter of principle, I am a strong proponent of voting for bonds related to education and school facilities. There is great power in public education and I want our students and teachers to have the best tools…
Why trustees asked voters to vote on new Whitefish school
This spring the Whitefish School District board of trustees voted unanimously to ask the school district residents to vote on a bond initiative to build a new Muldown Elementary School. The mail in ballots have arr…
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Many of the budget cuts proposed by state agencies are appropriate and necessary, like eliminating desk phones for those with state-funded cellphones and removing redundant management. I support cutting waste. Howe…
Garner wasn't afraid to explain his vote on gas tax
When the flagman stopped me at a construction site on the highway, I could not help but reflect on the fact that I am helping pay his salary and for this work.
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I would like to endorse Bill Hileman in the upcoming election for the position of Whitefish municipal judge. Bill brings with him 40 years of local legal exper…
MVP or MIA?
“Gas Tax” Garner was chosen for the Montana Chamber of Commerce MVP award for his voting record supporting tax hikes and enlargement of government bureaucracy.…
Climate change is real: 'What then should we do?'
The rain is finally falling in Montana, and our Southern coastal states are drying out. It’s finally time to have a serious conversation about climate change.
In defense of Coach Fuller
The recent letter to the editor from Susan Riopel bashing Jackie Fuller has prompted me to tell the side of the story that isn’t being heard.
Sheriff, law enforcement get thanks from educator
As most of you know, we’ve been dealing with a cyber terrorism situation in the Flathead Valley. I have read several letters in regard to how the situation was handled. I, for one, can tell you I am thankful to liv…
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How dare officials leave school attendance up to parents! Either the threats have been neutralized or deemed unfounded, or they have not. I can’t imagine the h…
Water bottling plant impact will be huge
Developer Lew Weaver said in a press release he’s “pleased that DEQ has validated our assertion that this (the Creston water bottling) plant will have no adverse effect on human health or the environment, and that …
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Love Lives Here sends our encouragement to all of the Flathead Valley school officials and police forces plus the FBI agents who are working together to respon…