Letters to the Editor
Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.
OPINION: We aren’t mad enough about PFAS in Montana’s rivers
For many Montanans, rivers and lakes are more than scenic landscapes.
OPINION: Remembering the fallen & their families on Memorial Day
How can we best remember the courage, quality and sacrifice of the fallen on Memorial Day? Every Memorial Day, the question of how to remember those that fell defending our nation challenges us because the question…
LETTER: Regier has proven himself
Keith Regier has served us well in the Montana House of Representatives for four sessions. His experience included Republican majority whip and majority leader. Keith has earned the respect of his fellow legislator…
OPINION: Taking care of our veterans
Some in Washington may tell you that the dust is finally settling after over a decade of war. I would say those folks aren’t seeing the whole picture — and the 80 servicemembers from Montana’s 219th RED HORSE Squad…
LETTER: Attack mailers by 'anonymous cowards'
Well, they’re back ... On Friday, May 13, I received the first attack mailer of the 2016 election season. You know these things: full-color glossy postcards, pre-sorted, bar-coded, mailed under a permit number and …
LETTER: Why support Trump? Because he's not Clinton
Bob McClellen asked a question in the opinion page Sunday: “How could we think of electing Donald Trump?” Through the entire length of his candidacy, I have asked the same question.
LETTER: Holmquist for commissioner
Pam Holmquist is a person of great integrity and work ethic. She is approachable, knowledgeable, and studies in great depth the issues pertinent to her office of county commissioner.
LETTER: Three officials who honor Constitution
Keith Regier, Derek Skees and Pam Holmquist, upon being seated as Montana elected officials, have all sworn, “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United S…
LETTER: Re-elect Pam Holmquist
We need to keep Pam Holmquist in the Flathead County commissioners’ office to protect our property rights, water rights, our freedoms and to promote businesses and jobs in Flathead County.
LETTER: Harmon will do the job right
I am writing to urge you to vote for Tim Harmon for Flathead County commissioner. I have known Tim for over 30 years and consider him a man of principles and conviction. He takes on challenges with patience and wis…
LETTER: Support Don 'K'
I have had the privilege of knowing Don K for almost 20 years. Don is a dear personal friend. I am honored to be able to share my support for Don.
LETTER: Vote for Holmquist
Pam Holmquist, the Republican county commissioner running for re-election is an outstanding commissioner. Pam is a conservative that has run a very positive campaign. There is no question were Pam stands on the iss…
LETTERS: Vietnam War veterans to be honored June 2
In March of 1965, President Lyndon Johnson committed the first combat troops to Vietnam. American military personnel had been fighting and dying in Vietnam for many years, but officially they were only there as “ad…
LETTER: Vote Skees for House District 11
I have known Derek Skees for roughly 10 years. He and his wife have been two of our staunchest allies in the fight to protect the rights of those most vulnerable in our human family — the unborn, disabled, and elde…
LETTER: Holmquist's record not as good as she suggests
I’m writing this letter in an attempt to present a different point of view about the current county commissioner election.
LETTER: A vote for Holmquist, Skees and Regier
Pam, Derek and Keith share important characteristics of hard work, citizen involvement and honesty that benefit ALL Montanans.