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…
LETTER: Juras for court
As our Montana election quickly approaches, and we may find it difficult to know what Supreme Court candidate best reflects our conservative values, I would like to offer a personal recommendation.
LETTER: Keep Holmquist
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.
OPINION: Trump is now best chance to preserve our freedoms
RINOs would rather destroy the Republican Party than support Trump.
LETTER: Barragan is the wise choice
I have had the pleasure of knowing Jean Barragan for 15 years. She struck me immediately as a person of great integrity and high moral standards and I have never had occasion to change that opinion.
LETTER: Holmquist for property rights
It is rare in Flathead county that we re-elect our county commissioners. We have an opportunity to re-elect Pam Holmquist and keep our county moving forward in a positive direction.
LETTER: Regier respected
I have great respect for the people from our communities who offer their time and services in state government to keep Montana great. I have seen the amount of time it takes to study bills, talk to other legislator…
LETTER: Harmon for real change
Tim Harmon is running for county commissioner. I would like to encourage all registered voters to vote for change. Tim stands for common sense and is completely reachable.
LETTER: Senate District 3 wants Don 'K' - a fresh face
My family has lived in what is now Senate District 3 for more than a century. I have lived here in the Whitefish community all my life. I have always been interested in politics, and I’ve paid close attention to wh…
LETTER: Skees for House District 11
I urge all conservatives, all freedom-loving folks and all constitutionally minded to vote to put Derek Skees back in Helena. These are the things that matter to those of us in HD11 and beyond.
OPINION: Remembering the fallen & their families on Memorial Day
How can we best remember the courage, quality and sacrifice of the fallen on Memorial Day? Every Memorial Day, the question of how to remember those that fell defending our nation challenges us because the question…
LETTER: Regier has proven himself
Keith Regier has served us well in the Montana House of Representatives for four sessions. His experience included Republican majority whip and majority leader. Keith has earned the respect of his fellow legislator…
OPINION: Taking care of our veterans
Some in Washington may tell you that the dust is finally settling after over a decade of war. I would say those folks aren’t seeing the whole picture — and the 80 servicemembers from Montana’s 219th RED HORSE Squad…
LETTER: Attack mailers by 'anonymous cowards'
Well, they’re back ... On Friday, May 13, I received the first attack mailer of the 2016 election season. You know these things: full-color glossy postcards, pre-sorted, bar-coded, mailed under a permit number and …
LETTER: Why support Trump? Because he's not Clinton
Bob McClellen asked a question in the opinion page Sunday: “How could we think of electing Donald Trump?” Through the entire length of his candidacy, I have asked the same question.
LETTER: Holmquist for commissioner
Pam Holmquist is a person of great integrity and work ethic. She is approachable, knowledgeable, and studies in great depth the issues pertinent to her office of county commissioner.