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.
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Traffic on West Evergreen Drive was cited as one of the paramount concerns for the decision to scrap the Evergreen mobile-home park. Compare this decision to the city of Kalispell’s plan to allow perhaps 600 to 800…
The 'Little Miracle' of the Declaration of Independence
The Second Continental Congress, having been convened for six months, had been engaged in the wrestle for or against independence, the vast majority of delegates being decidedly against such drastic action most of …
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It now marks two years since the residents of West Valley have been forgotten. The West Valley is the largest neighborhood in the Flathead Valley. Over 40,000 …
Mourning in America
Wilderness study areas deserve better
Earlier this year, Sen. Steve Daines introduced S. 2206 with the misleading title: “Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act.” Sen. Daines’ legislation proposes removing existing protections on about 450,000 acres in…
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The political cartoon in the June 24 Inter Lake — “HOW TO AVOID BEING SEPARATED FROM YOUR CHILDREN AT THE U.S. BORDER…STAY AWAY” — is offensive, childish, and …
Don't let government forget those who are most vulnerable
State services for people with physical or developmental disabilities are being slowly and deliberately eliminated.
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I believe it is time for Flathead County to look at and implement a change in the county commissioners office.
Immigration, kids and the broken border
Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte are doing a fine job of trying to stay quiet and confuse their constituents when it comes to the issues of family sep…
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Thank you for providing such good coverage of Sen. Tester’s talk in Whitefish. However, upon reading the article I find myself confused and am seeking help in trying to understand why he feels “…separating children…
? Their flag next to ours?
There is a reason why, for the past half-century, America’s presidents have not met with the leaders of North Korea. They have understood the egregious actions of that leader were in violation of the internationall…
Gun issues are fueled by emotion
Emotions can be a dangerous thing and cause an individual or a nation to act irrationally due to misinformation.
My father's 50-year legacy
Anyone who took business classes at Flathead Valley Community College from 1968 to 1992 will likely remember a constantly smiling faculty member by the name of…
A brush with fame leads to thoughts on over-use of drugs
I met Tom Petty in Bigfork two years ago in a downtown bar, very early in the morning. I had no need to drink and meeting him was a surprise. Petty was drinking, but I assume rock stars have a whole different time-…
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You have accomplished a lot in the last four years. Now you have gotten the chance to walk across the stage in your unique cap and gown, receive your diploma, …