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.
Vote for Rosendale
As a Navy vet and resident of the state for the past 41 years, I have always cast a ballot for candidates running in federal, state and local elections. Generally, the candidates that I selected were conservative.
Why do signs matter so much?
I attended a Flathead County commissioners’ hearing discussing political signage and then listened to the contentious follow-up public testimony. There have been many newspaper comments about political signs blight…
Write in Miller for sheriff in Lake County
I would like to submit this letter to put forward, support, and ask the citizens to “write in” Lake County Sheriff patrol supervisor, Sgt. Glenn Miller for sheriff in this election.
Don't let the 'left' sway your vote in GOP race
A recent letter to the editor by the “left” leaning political activist Bill Baum, like most liberal proclamations, may not be what it seems. Mr. Baum suggested that his fellow Democrats join him in crossing over du…
Voices of teachers heard as tech levy goes to final vote
As voters make their final decision on the Kalispell Public Schools technology levy request this week, I visited some of our teachers in different subject areas and asked where they most needed an investment if the…
Vote for Fisher
Thank heavens for Republican women who are willing to run for public office! It’s a tough thing to do, particularly for moms who are busy with young children and often also have demanding jobs outside the home. Tha…
Vote for Sherman for clerk and recorder
Char Terry Sherman is running for the county clerk and recorder position. She is a leader and a woman of integrity. Char is honest and effective in her work. She has an outstanding work ethic — Char chooses to do w…
Vote for Mitchell
I have known Phil Mitchell for 18 years and endorse him for county commissioner.
Barron for Lake County commissioner
Bill Barron is the clear choice for Lake County commissioner. He has successfully managed an $18 million county budget that has been audited with no errors.
Olszewski can solve problems
“Montana citizens are in desperate need of representatives in our state government that are capable of forward thinking, gaining consensus solutions on important statewide issues, and a “track record” of achieving …
Re-elect Barron for commissioner
I am writing in support of re-electing Bill Barron to the job of Lake County commissioner.
BNSF, Whitefish work on safety issues
Candidate explains opposition to Medicaid expansion
Superintendent explains request for tech levy
Olzsewski's position questioned on Medicaid expansion
Dr. Al Olzsewski, Republican candidate House District 11, testified in support of Gov. Bullock’s HB 590 Medicaid expansion bill — suggesting it would give “access to health care and affordable, legitimate health co…