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Letters to the Editor

Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.

Updated 3 days, 6 hours ago

OPINION: We aren’t mad enough about PFAS in Montana’s rivers

For many Montanans, rivers and lakes are more than scenic landscapes.

Updated 12 years ago
Blasdel is man of great integrity

Mark Blasdel is absolutely the most qualified choice in Senate District 4. His roots in the Flathead run generations deep, with ties to our traditional industries of agriculture and logging.

Updated 12 years ago
Fisher for state Senate

I have had the opportunity to work with Tammi Fisher since she opened her law practice in 2007 and during her term as mayor. Over the past seven years we have worked on a number of issues and in each instance Tammi…

Updated 12 years ago
Scott: Why I should be re-elected

Why do I, my family and countless numbers of your fellow citizens firmly believe it is in the best interest of all our Flathead citizens that I be re-elected to protect your best interests through another term of l…

Updated 12 years ago
Blasdel for state Senate

As speaker of the House in the last legislative session, Mark Blasdel has provided outstanding leadership and input into addressing critical  issues facing Montana as related to budget, water management, education …

Updated 12 years ago
Rosendale wrong for this native Montanan

As a native Montanan and veteran, I find myself a little more than irritated by someone who is neither. Matt Rosendale is a Maryland transplant that never served his country. He just so happens to be running for Mo…

Updated 12 years ago
Current mayor endorses Fisher

When I took the oath of office as mayor of Kalispell last January, I was in the envious position of inheriting a city in a great position to move into the future due to the dedicated efforts of outgoing Mayor Tammi…

Updated 12 years ago
Suggestions for top candidates in GOP primary

With the June 3 primary soon upon us, I continue to receive calls asking for recommendations for whom to vote for. I am impressed with the slate of conservative candidates this year and offer the following suggesti…

Updated 12 years ago
Fisher is best SD4 candidate for Kalispell

All too often we remain silent during primary season. We stand back letting the political process run its course. Fear always seems to be the motivator as we do not want to anger a person or party. After all, why s…

Updated 12 years ago
Fisher will fight for you and your family

I personally know and have met with both Tammi Fisher and Mark Blasdel. I know in my heart who will be the most effective representative for the residents of Senate District 4.

Updated 12 years ago
Vote for Skees for true conservative

Republican primary voters will have a clear choice on June 3. Some candidates, including self-identified Republicans, supported higher government spending in the last legislative session, when they grew state spend…

Updated 12 years ago
Ad about values was misleading

I would like to respond to an ad I saw on TV supporting Ryan Zinke regarding Matt Rosendale’s values. The ad implies that since Matt is from Maryland, Matt has Maryland values, not Montana values.

Updated 12 years ago
Kudos to Glacier Symphony and Chorale

Anyone who did not attend this past weekend’s performance by The Glacier Symphony and Chorale of “A Sea Symphony” missed something quite extraordinary. It was world class and the entire community can be proud of an…

Updated 12 years ago
Salomon in HD93

We support Dan Salomon for House District 93. Although we know and have respect for his opponent, we sincerely believe Dan will produce more positive results for our district.

Updated 12 years ago
Vote for Pierson

I am writing in support of the best candidate for Flathead County clerk and recorder. That candidate is Debbie Pierson.

Updated 12 years ago
Re-elect Salomon

Dan Salomon listens. As the owner of a successful real estate company, I have had the pleasure to work with Rep. Dan Salomon on local issues. He is the clear choice to represent his district.