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.
Clinic attack must be fully prosecuted
As we have all observed from 9/11, jihadists are intent on destroying communities that don’t share their singular vision. But healthy communities are made up of many points of view, which is why I understand and re…
Heritage Act is refreshingly bipartisan
For over 60 years, the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association has served as an important voice for the outfitting industry and as a key partner in decisions that effect the management of public land and wildlife…
Plea not to recall water district commissioners
After years of negotiation the CSKT Water Compact was created. None of the parties at the table got everything they wanted but it was something they could live with. The Water Use Agreement for irrigators was also…
Support Mitchell for commissioner
I am a conservative who served with Phil Mitchell on the Whitefish City Council.
Montana values help create jobs
When I wanted to start a global business in Bozeman, many people told me it was impossible. They just didn’t know Montanans like I do. We don’t give up easily. If there’s one thing I’ve found as I raised my family …
Valid water treaty may protect Montana later
A thought about water negotiations from one who well remembers the proposal to raise Flathead Lake. In not too many years the farmers of California and the Southwest together with the citizens of Las Vegas, Los Ang…
Train accident would be devastating
In response to Bob Herron’s response dated March 18 to my letter:
So why do college students need remedial math?
Per article “College tries to meet changing needs of students” in Daily Inter Lake on March 26, it seems to me the larger question would be, Why are college-bound students in need of remedial MATH classes?
Protect the grizzlies
I have lived in Montana since 1983 and reside within 300 yards of Glacier National Park. Glacier is a vibrant wilderness (even if not officially classified as such) and supports healthy wildlife populations includi…
Does it make a difference? You bet it does...
“With all due respect, the fact is, we had four dead Americans! Was it because of a protest or was it because of guys out for a walk one night that decided they’d go kill some Americans? What difference at this poi…
Water compact dialogue: 50 legislators request independent review
Agreeing each vote should be an informed vote, 50 Montana legislators recently requested independent review of the proposed Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Water Compact.
Support school drama programs
Recently I attended Columbia Falls High School’s production of the renowned play, “Bye Bye Birdie.” I was struck by the superior effort put forth by the student-actors and actresses, not to mention the live orchest…
40 Days for Life responds to clinic attack
In response to the many articles and events surrounding the recent vandalism at All Families Health Care, the Kalispell area 40 Days for Life Leadership Team feels compelled to comment.
Take pride in your roadway
As the snow has disappeared, we see an immense amount of trash on our roadsides. I would like to propose a plan for the consideration of the residents reading this.
Water compact dialogue: March Madness - An 0-30 record
I think a bit of history might be in order here. After being away from the area for a few years, in early 2003, I was approached by the Flathead Joint Board of Control (and asked if I would be willing to return and…