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.
LETTER: The Donald shows lack of serious thinking
Amazing! The self-declared darling of the “practically not educated at all” may have finally stuck his foot so far down his throat (or elsewhere) that even his blind followers, especially the women, may wise up and…
OPINION: Grizzly bear facts - not fiction
In January, I submitted an op-ed to the Inter Lake titled “The Grizzly Killing Fields” questioning the haste of the states in dividing up grizzly hunting quotas while the bears were still listed as “threatened.” I …
OPINION: Montana's convention delegation could be pivotal
“Brokered” political conventions are neither good nor bad. Sometimes they are simply necessary. That could be the case with the Republicans this year, as it was in 1952 and 1976.
OPINION: Helping Montana's workers, combine startup success with better wages, free college
Jobs and better jobs will be an important issue in the upcoming gubernatorial campaign.
LETTER: Can you really put your family's safety at risk?
Americans are mostly very generous by nature. Our heritage and freedom was obtained by being staunch in our ideals and giving of our resources so that others may enjoy freedom and security as we do.
LETTER: What's missing at the (...) Bison Range?
A few stories have been published in a couple of Montana newspapers saying that talks are underway to “transfer” the Bison Range from the National Wildlife Refuge System into a tribal “trust” status.
LETTER: Who does Sen. Daines represent?
Voter polls in Montana and across the country show that the majority of voters (including Democrat, Republican and independents) feel the Senate should hold hearings and vote on President Obama’s Supreme Court nomi…
LETTER: Editor's column worth $2 million
The “Editor’s 2 cents” column was worth $2 million in Easter Sunday’s paper.
LETTER: Thanks to all who helped with the science fair
The Flathead County Science Fair committee would like to thank the Flathead Valley community for helping out with the science fair this year. It is the support of the whole community that leads to a successful even…
LETTER: Make sure now that you are registered to vote
I am sure you are all aware that we are about to enter a new election cycle. Voting is important, so it is a good idea to check out your registration status.
LETTER: Gianforte choice for running mate is ideal
When I heard that Greg Gianforte had selected Lesley Robinson as his lieutenant governor running mate for the Montana gubernatorial race, I said to myself, “You could not have picked any better!”
LETTER: In reply - Here's what Jesus might say
Let’s educate Ms. Carol Santa, author of the March 20 letter, “What would Jesus say?”
LETTER: What will be next?
As I see all the bad news on TV and in the newspapers, I am beginning to wonder what is next.
OPINION: Hold your nose and vote for Trump, Dems
I am writing this after watching Mitt Romney’s scathing attack speech against Republican candidate for the U.S. presidency, Donald Trump, on March 3.
LETTER: Commissioners got it right
The Flathead County commissioners did the right thing in taking a stand against refugee resettlement.