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.
Raising impact fees just makes sense
Why are we in a mindset to fill up our beautiful valley (Last Best Place) with houses, cars, trucks, traffic and crime? What is wrong with slow, smart growth? I understand what a taste of richness the developer has…
'Stupid wall' is one more thing wrong with bypass
I was recently riding my bicycle along the U.S. 93 alternate route and wondered, “Why did they build a stupid wall blocking the view of the mountains?”
Vets gives kudos to Montana VA
I see that the Montana VA health director has resigned, possibly in the wake of the national dissatisfaction with the VA health system which has been in the headlines recently.
911 operators: Unsung heroes
As a middle-aged businessman in the Flathead Valley and an athlete most of my adult life, I have had more than my share of “nine lives” and, most certainly, an above-average number of visits to the emergency room. …
Similarities between Obama and Clinton worry reader
As a follower of politics and history, I can forewarn what is possibly coming in the near future. Just like the former impeached president Clinton, Obama is trying to weaken the military of the United States to sa…
Election judge shares experience of small-town spirit
I recently was assigned to work the Columbia Falls primary election in Precinct 21 and 35 held at the Columbia Falls High School.
Keep signs up so we know who to blame for the mess
I have a new rule regarding political signs. Election losers MUST remove their signs immediately after the election. However, election winners MAY leave their signs up indefinitely.
Why vote? To keep republic!
As we approach a primary election, one hears and may think, “Why vote?”
Zinke needs to answer questions
Former Naval Commander Ryan Zinke of SEAL Team Six has captured my imagination. With Congress not getting the job done it is easy to gravitate to someone with Mr. Zinke’s credentials as a proven, tough and respecte…
Brown in HD13 is the real deal
As our primary elections are nearing, it is important for every voter to truly study and carefully weigh what they seek in a candidate running for an elected office. Kudos to Weylin Achatz, Katy Walton, Gerald Cuvi…
Garner in HD7
It has been my privilege to have served with Frank Garner on the Kalispell Police Department for 21 years until his retirement. He is not only an excellent leader but has great people skills and good common sense.
A lesson in doing the right thing
About a year ago I was sitting in the bleachers watching my grandson play 10-year-old league baseball and overheard a woman talking to her son. Since I was sitting directly in front of her, I could hear the entire …
Vote to keep local control over our lives
I write this letter realizing that we all have different views and opinions of elected leaders and government. I encourage all residents to make informed decisions in the primary elections on June 3. Take this resp…
Republicans are frightening
Reading the Daily Inter Lake’s Opinion page lately is like reading the comics and yet very frightening.
Debate cemented vote for Rosendale
Former State Sen. and Lt.Commander Zinke could not contain himself as he was the recipient of the first question of the evening from an opposing candidate in Wednesday night’s congressional debate held in Kalispell…