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 …
LETTER: Time for better approach to fire
The smoke that has diminished and our air has finally cleared as nature has finished its natural course of clear-cutting and selective-cutting our forests.
LETTER: Mayor wrong in fight with dedicated board member
I’ve known Karlene Osorio-Khor for years. She is a community leader, a consummate volunteer and a candidate for City Council. I watched last Monday night’s City Council meeting. Contrary to the statement given by M…
OPINION: Defunding Planned Parenthood would actually increase abortions
In his guest opinion on Sunday, Sept. 20, John O’Neil suggested that people write to their congressmen telling them to defund Planned Parenthood and end the “killing of babies...” (because) “It has been scientifica…
OPINION: What we can do to prevent fires rather than fighting them
Dear Son: Sorry that I missed seeing you and your New Mexico Apache Kid Fire Use Module when you drove by Whitefish after you were released from your fire the other day. Thanks for the long days you put in and hard…
OPINION: Breathing new life into the Dragon Boat Festival
Every year I go into the Montana Dragon Boat Festival feeling excited with a touch of nervousness. Will the weather cooperate? Will everything come together as planned? Are we prepared for the number of people who …
OPINION: Don't forget Justine Winter was a child when she took lives
I’m writing in response to the letter regarding the release of Justine Winter.
OPINION: Human rights activists oppose 'Equal Rights' conference
With the school year back in swing and summer fading in Western Montana there are plenty of educational events worth exploring this fall. There is one, however, that should not only be avoided but make us take atte…
LETTER: Support solution for Bigfork school
To the voters in Bigfork High School District 38:
LETTER: Parole board wrong to let out Justine Winter
I am outraged that the parole board is letting Justine Winter out after only four years. That was no accident — it was deliberate and was proven to be. Furthermore, she killed three — not two — you have to count th…
LETTER: It's past time to work on collaboration
Fall is coming to Montana.
OPINION: Islam danger: Beware of wolf in sheep's clothing
Who could argue against Fethullah Gulen’s recent article in the Wall Street Journal that, on the surface, professes the need to denounce terrorism, defend human rights, and promote education? Certainly not any Amer…
LETTER: Do without eggs?
McDonald’s pledge last week to start using cage-free eggs is only a small step in preventing staggering suffering endured by millions of birds.
LETTER: Do own research on Bigfork levy
I could start by giving you my reasons on why the Bigfork High School bond should pass, but that would just be my opinion. I will ask this of you, Bigfork residents — form your own opinion and not that of hearsay. …