Letters to the Editor
Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.
Ted Turner leaves a legacy of protected land in the West
Before he died at age 87 in early May, Ted Turner knew that stewardship of land would be his real legacy. Of cours…
OPINION: Dirty politics, desperate times, and a call for common sense
My generation (I’m 76 years old) has seen quite a number of history changing events in this country. Some have improved the lives of millions, and some have cost the lives of thousands.
LETTER: Thank you for bringing charges against mother of slain toddler
Thank you, prosecutor Andrew Clegg, for having a spine and FINALLY charging little Forrest Groshelle’s mother in his death. From what I can tell, she made the choice to do drugs herself and have a bad boyfriend aro…
LETTER: Additional thoughts about multiple sclerosis
I send kudos to reporter Katheryn Houghton on a well-done article May 22. As someone who was a caregiver for 13 years for a person with MS, I applaud any education about MS awareness.
LETTER: Former employee supports Don 'K'
Some have said you can tell a lot about a man by what he does when he thinks no one is watching. If that’s true, I can testify to the kind of man that Don “K” Kaltschmidt really is behind the scenes.
LETTER: Charity? Let's take care of our own children
I am inundated daily through the news media to send what meager dollars Uncle Sam feels I am entitled to as a senior citizen on Social Security to support UNICEF and the many countries of the world. They plead for …
LETTER: Thanks for new climbing rocks
The installation of the climbing rocks in Lawrence Park is a fine addition to our community.
LETTER: Don 'K' will bring common sense
Imagine a Legislature where caustic party infighting didn’t exist. Imagine a Legislature composed of true public servants, who put their constituents’ needs before personal philosophy. Imagine leadership gained by …
OPINION: New federal employment rules will be a big change – and challenge – for state's employers
A new set of rules being promulgated by the United States Department of Labor has the potential to cause a major shift in the employment structure for most Montana employers.
OPINION: Remembering D-Day: 'We should thank God that such men lived'
Seventy-two years ago, on June 6, 1944, Allied troops waded ashore on the beaches of Normandy to liberate Nazi-occupied Europe. The night before, on June 5, American airborne forces had landed on the western flank …
LETTER: D-Day timetable in Montana
At approximately the time most Montana residents were turning in for the night, 72 years ago this coming Sunday (the 5th), troops were on landing crafts, and even some had already parachuted behind the lines during…
LETTER: Holmquist for commissioner
I encourage you to vote for Pam Holmquist for county commissioner in the primary election.
LETTER: Water compact ensures future of agriculture in Montana
The Salish and Kootenai Water Compact is much more than just a piece of legislation — it is a negotiated agreement that ensures the future of agriculture in our state. Without the compact, the tribes would have to …
LETTER: Holmquist has proven experience
Experience is generally a good teacher. Pam Holmquist has proven that long-held axiom as her performance as county commissioner has demonstrated: improvement year after year.
OPINION: GOP candidates condemn ruling on illegal aliens
Northwest Montana candidates stand against state services being granted to illegal aliens at the expense of working families.
OPINION: Accountability or the lack of it
When I enlisted in the Navy in 1973, one of the requirements for a commission and eventual assignment as an aviator was that I complete the process for a clearance. I had to fill out a questionnaire and knew that t…