Letters to the Editor
Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.
A legacy of success at FVCC
This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.
State must protect SNAP benefits during shutdown
As the federal government shutdown stretches on, food banks and other food access organizations across Northwest Montana are preparing for a wave of need unlike anything we’ve seen in years.
The ballroom boondoggle
“Boondoggle” is a term used to describe an unnecessary project generally considered wasteful and often undertaken or continued due to political motivations.
Letters to the editor Oct. 30
Letters to the editor Oct. 30
Thinking outside the box on housing
Let me begin by saying that I firmly believe we have a missing element in our current housing strategy here in Kalispell.
Letters to the editor Oct. 28
Letters to the editor for Oct. 28
Letters to the editor Oct. 27
Letters to the editor Oct. 27
Giving Together for the Flathead Valley
Each year, the Great Fish Community Challenge reminds us what makes the Flathead Valley so special. It’s not just the mountains and lakes that keep us here — it’s the spirit of generosity and shared purpose that th…
Letters to the editor Oct. 26
Letters to the editor Oct. 26
Support our public lands and our public employees
Wanting to do something tangible to express my support for our public lands, I walked into a Forest Service office and asked, “May I volunteer?”
AG Knudsen’s ballot language misleads voters
Montanans have long supported our nonpartisan courts. This support cuts across party, across generations and across the state. Public polling has consistently shown that 65% of Montanans want to keep partisanship o…
Kalispell needs executive leadership, not just legislative experience
Kalispell is at a critical tipping point. We all recognize the challenges: growth straining our infrastructure, rising housing costs and the essential need to …
Letters to the editor Oct. 23
Letters to the editor Oct. 23
The rule of law
If you want the people to respect their government, the government needs to respect the people.
Defending free speech is everyone’s duty
As Americans and Montanans, our defining value is our freedom. One of our most important freedoms is our ability to make up our own minds about what we think and how we feel and the right to express those opinions …
Letters to the editor Oct. 21
Letters to the editor Oct. 21