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Letters to the Editor

Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.

Updated 6 days, 20 hours ago

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…

Updated 10 years ago
LETTER: Three officials who honor Constitution

Keith Regier, Derek Skees and Pam Holmquist, upon being seated as Montana elected officials, have all sworn, “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United S…

Updated 10 years ago
LETTER: Re-elect Pam Holmquist

We need to keep Pam Holmquist in the Flathead County commissioners’ office to protect our property rights, water rights, our freedoms and to promote businesses and jobs in Flathead County.

Updated 10 years ago
LETTER: Harmon will do the job right

I am writing to urge you to vote for Tim Harmon for Flathead County commissioner. I have known Tim for over 30 years and consider him a man of principles and conviction. He takes on challenges with patience and wis…

Updated 10 years ago
LETTER: Support Don 'K'

I have had the privilege of knowing Don K for almost 20 years. Don is a dear personal friend. I am honored to be able to share my support for Don.

Updated 10 years ago
LETTER: Vote for Holmquist

Pam Holmquist, the Republican county commissioner running for re-election is an outstanding commissioner. Pam is a conservative that has run a very positive campaign. There is no question were Pam stands on the iss…

Updated 10 years ago
LETTERS: Vietnam War veterans to be honored June 2

In March of 1965, President Lyndon Johnson committed the first combat troops to Vietnam. American military personnel had been fighting and dying in Vietnam for many years, but officially they were only there as “ad…

Updated 10 years ago
LETTER: Vote Skees for House District 11

I have known Derek Skees for roughly 10 years. He and his wife have been two of our staunchest allies in the fight to protect the rights of those most vulnerable in our human family — the unborn, disabled, and elde…

Updated 10 years ago
LETTER: Holmquist's record not as good as she suggests

I’m writing this letter in an attempt to present a different point of view about the current county commissioner election.

Updated 10 years ago
LETTER: A vote for Holmquist, Skees and Regier

Pam, Derek and Keith share important characteristics of hard work, citizen involvement and honesty that benefit ALL Montanans.

Updated 10 years ago
LETTER: Regier the right choice

I would like to endorse Keith Regier for Senate District 3. Keith has been a valuable asset to the citizens of both the Flathead Valley and Montana while he has served four terms in the House of Representatives.

Updated 10 years ago
LETTER: Holmquist has fought for our property rights

I have seen Pam Holmquist at important meetings fighting to protecting our rights and freedoms for decades, long before she ever became Flathead County commissioner.

Updated 10 years ago
LETTER: Harmon puts others first

I am writing today to voice my support for Tim Harmon as county commissioner for District 2. Since moving to the Flathead in the latter part of the last century, I have had the privilege of befriending many fine pe…

Updated 10 years ago
LETTER: In support of Regier

Yes — We each drive a Jeep, but we will be voting for Keith Regier for Senate District 3 this June.

Updated 10 years ago
LETTER: Holmquist deserves to be re-elected

Pam Holmquist is running for re-election as Flathead County commissioner. She has my support and my vote. Here’s why:

Updated 10 years ago
LETTER: Don 'K' is right person for state Senate

Like many of you, I was excited to learn that my friend Don “K” Kaltschmidt has decided to run for the Montana Senate in District 3. I hope to share with you why I think he’s the right person for the job.