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.
Trade warriors
Two regional trade strategies — one from the United States and the other from China, reflecting competing geostrategic visions for Asia — clashed in Vietnam, where Asia-Pacific leaders met recently to talk business.
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Regarding the Inter Lake’s Oct. 5 article, “Western governors agree to build charging station network,” my question to Gov. Bullock is, did you really agree to…
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I would just like to point out if Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock’s Second Amendment rights hadn’t been infringed and he had a silencer, he could have killed…
Lightning-rod legislator
I chuckled reading the scant letters supporting Gas Tax Garner. One claimed attacks on Garner hurt the GOP; others chastised Republican legislators who exposed…
Seaplane pilots tell how they can fight invasive species
Montana seaplane pilots stand ready to assist in the fight against aquatic invasive species.
Don't turn our valley into 'The First Worst Place'
Bravo andamen to Bill Cox and his letter (Daily Inter Lake, October, 24, “County commissioners wrong again”).
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I feel compelled to relay my impressions of what I heard at the public water-bottling plant permit hearing in September.
Telling the Montana story to 1.4 billion people
After a 14-year embargo, the Chinese market is finally open to American beef, and Montana ranchers have an immense opportunity. However, they need to play their cards, or we should say mah jong tiles, just right.
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I am writing about the proposal to reduce the Main Street traffic lanes. It seems like the City Council asked the Main Street businesses what they would like, …
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An open letter to Al and Lisa Stinson:
Update: 'Bridge to Nowhere' isn't going anywhere yet
The “Bridge to Nowhere” on Flathead Lake’s north shore remains in place more than a year after the local district court ruled that it must be removed. Many people across the Flathead Valley have asked when it will …
Special session It's 'no accident' how we arrived at this point
Last fall, Montanans were treated to a campaign ad from Gov. Bullock entitled “No Accident.” In it, Bullock brags about a $300 million surplus and not raising …
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In today’s news we see Republicans and Democrats worlds apart on how to run this country.
Time for governor to dance alone
By DEE BROWN
Why Hillary lost: Let me count the ways!
It is my understanding that Hillary has written a book explaining why she lost the election. It is not my intention to buy this book hoping for a pleasant read. However, I’m thinking it might be appropriate to poin…