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.
Treatment facility full of shortcomings
The July 16 article in the Bigfork Eagle, “Construction continues on new wastewater treatment facility,” presents a concerningly optimistic view of the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District’s plans.
Letters to the editor Aug. 5
Letters to the editor Aug. 5
Letters to the editor Aug. 3
Letters to the editor Aug. 3
Property tax relief measures a work in progress
The 2023 Montana property tax appraisal notices and subsequent property tax bills sent shockwaves through the state.
Land trusts play a critical role to benefit our community
As the executive director of Flathead Land Trust and a longtime member of this community, I’m writing in response to the July 29 letter to the editor titled “L…
The importance of human oversight in AI reporting
AI is transforming how we produce, consume and distribute information. Tools powered by artificial intelligence can accelerate research, summarize gigantic data sets, write papers and demystify for others how algor…
The face of fear
As a state legislator I was always pleased with my dealings with police officers in general and the Department of Corrections people in particular. I found people in law enforcement leadership to be thoughtful, com…
A measured view on grizzlies, from the ground
The recent op-ed calling for continued grizzly bear protection (Grizzly bears are not wolves, July 27) paints a picture that, while emotionally compelling, mis…
Letters to the editor July 31
Letters to the editor July 31
Letters to the editor July 29
Letters to the editor July 29
Lakeside ratepayers deserve transparency
I’m writing as a concerned resident, hoping that members of the Lakeside County Water and Sewer Board and other Lakeside residents read your paper and what I have to say.
Letters to the editor July 28
Letters to the editor July 28
Grizzly bears are not wolves
Removing federal protection for grizzlies would set back decades of conservation work to recover our state mammal.
Letters to the editor July 27
Letters to the editor July 27
Big Beautiful Bill is a win for Montana
President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is a tremendous win for Montana. It will spur economic growth, strengthen border security as well as expand Montana’s ener…