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.
More from the election mailbag
I have seen several letters endorsing candidates for the office of sheriff of Flathead County. All four candidates are honorable men, I am sure.
The husband and wife who founded Memorial Day
WASHINGTON — It’s Memorial Day. I see you’re walking from Logan Circle to Constitution Avenue to watch the parade honoring all the nation’s veterans.
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Recently our county commissioners outsourced a plan to develop a base cost estimate for building a new Flathead County jail. The estimates are $73 million for …
Reasonable gun reform is possible
With yet another “mass shooting” under the nation’s belt, Americans have once more circled the wagons and fired inward, with citizens fighting each other instead of looking for realistic solutions.
Candidate Welzel's statement on IRS tax liens filed against him
I filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service almost 20 years ago.
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“Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their county.” Well, actually, the original sentence in old typing classes had “country,” but this work…
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I had the honor of serving in the Montana Legislature with Randy Brodehl. He served four terms in the House of Representatives representing the Evergreen and Northeast Kalispell area.
For and Against: Egan Slough Zoning Iniitiative
I am writing in regards to the bottling company in Creston.
Countdown to county elections
Randy Brodehl is clearly the most qualified in the commissioner race. Randy has a great reputation for knowing finances and being on top of the numbers all eig…
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My “Coffee with Caroline” event was a blast! This happened on the morning of May 10. I had asked for this meeting because of some things I’d read and my sincer…
Montana's outdoors need support from Washington
I recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to talk to our members of Congress and the Department of the Interior about ways to enhance the outdoor recreation economy. I felt I had a positive story to share; as a stat…
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Since when did destroying county property by a county employee become “political.” It does not matter if it’s a misdemeanor or a felony, Phil Mitchell got caug…
50th graduating class at FVCC full of exceptional stories
Flathead Valley Community College will honor its 50th graduating class in a commencement ceremony on campus this evening. The 368 individuals who will be recognized for completing graduation requirements during the…
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On recommendation from its Government Affairs Committee, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is taking a “no” position on Flathead County Initiative 17-01.
Candidate says it's not all about the money
As I have traveled across Montana, campaigning for the United States Senate, I have often been asked, “Why is it that candidates sound really good when they campaign in Montana, but when they go to Washington they …