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: Honor ranchers for stewardship of environment
Montana ranchers depend on the health of their land and its resources to make a living and support their families. That means that to most of us, working to protect and improve the environment just makes sense.
LETTER: The left finds a new way to launder money
The Obama administration has announced that the likeness of former president and 1812 war hero (who allowed the United States to continue as a nation) Andrew Jackson is being removed from the $20 bill.
LETTER: Work now to prevent oil-train derailments
The oil trains snaking over Marias Pass and following the Middle Fork down into the Flathead Valley are a disaster waiting to happen. If there’s a spill, we’ll end up with toxic, volatile Bakken crude gushing down …
LETTER: Pam Holmquist is 'a keeper'
Commissioner Pam Holmquist is A KEEPER! Not all incumbent election-seekers are. Please join me in supporting her for Flathead County commissioner in the upcoming primary election.
LETTER: Governor, please take a bus!
In response to Gov. Bullock’s spokeswoman’s statement regarding his use of state-owned aircraft for political purposes, where Ms. Ronja Abel states he has used the aircraft “less on average” than any previous gover…
LETTER: Linden for SD5 school board
As many of your readers are aware, the District 5 School Board elections are going on now and ballots are due May 3.
LETTER: How Ted Cruz sealed his doom
John Kasich and Ted Cruz stumbled.
LETTER: More deserve punishment
In the case of Brandon Newberry, his punishment should be exactly what he did to Forrest Groshelle and then some.
LETTER: Regier has earned title of legislative leader
Keith Regier is the best choice for Senate District 3. I have had the honor of serving with Rep. Regier. He is dedicated and capable.
LETTER: How are we to know which Muslims will be good neighbors?
Bill Cox’s letter (April 15 Inter Lake) is still making me crazy.
LETTER: Don't be silenced by Syrian refugee supporters
On a cold, icy March day a team of concerned citizens gathered in front of the Missoula County Courthouse to ask officials to more carefully discuss refugee concerns before allowing further immigration. The rally w…
OPINION: Republicans who run as Democrats and vice versa
If moderate Republicans have the desire to be elected to public office, they must first win the primary contest. Unfortunately for them, they cannot defeat conservative Republicans in a primary election in Montana.…
LETTER: Regier is constitutional conservative
I hope you folks in the Flathead will vote to keep Keith Regier in the Legislature as he seeks a seat in the Montana Senate.
LETTER: Derek Skees treasures freedom
Montana and our constitutional republic are in great danger because of out of control spending and loss of freedom. Montana must have a balanced budget because it is required via our state Constitution. If there is…
LETTER: Kaltschmidt touted as 'a unifying force'
Life is full of choices — more so than ever at election time. Sometimes these choices are difficult, especially at the local level when all participants are known and the choice is between two honest, well-meaning …