Black Friday and beyond: Newspapers keep readers informed

Brenneman's account of 911 questioned

 With great respect for Mr. Brenneman’s efforts to make central dispatch a reality in Flathead County and deference to his opinion concerning the current commissioners’ leadship on the 911 Board; I must say that Jo…

Kalispell can be proud of 'good guy' Osweiler

During the summer of 2013 our family rented a condo in Whitefish. Brock Osweiler was also at the same condominium complex.

LETTER: Embezzlement is serious crime

I am the former executive of a now defunct chain of stores. One of our stores was in Kalispell. We did not have notable theft in the Kalispell store but did suffer losses elsewhere.

LETTER: Christians, Jews need to join fight to defeat evil

I believe it was Edmund Burke who advised us that, “All that’s necessary for evil to succeed is for enough men to do nothing.” Even Albert Einstein was concerned that, “The problem with evil was not only with those…

OPINION: Refugee issue is about safety

I am disappointed, but not surprised, that Gov. Steve Bullock is supporting the idea of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the state of Montana even if the ability to review the security records of the refugees is s…

LETTER: Kindness and common sense

The prospect of accepting Syrian refugees into the United States has aroused two conflicting feelings within me.

OPINION: Republicans should heed Reagan's advice on terrorism

It is ironic that President Obama’s approach to the Middle East and his terrorism policies are more aligned with President Reagan’s rather than the current crop of Republican “want to be” presidential candidates.

OPINION: Do we face evil squarely, or pretend it doesn't exist?

An apocalyptic slaughter; a bloodbath beyond description. Bodies littering the streets, chaos, sirens wailing, people crying and screaming for help even as they are gunned down methodically one by one.

OPINION: Commissioners failed to provide leadership on 911 board

Prior to the consolidation of the 911 Communications Center, all 911 calls went to the dispatch center located in the Justice Center and operated by the sheriff.

OPINION: Sorting through myths and dogma in the wake of Paris Massacre

We are in the early stages this Nov. 15 of finding out the details of the horrendous Paris Massacre by Islamofascists. It appears that at least one of these deranged murderers may have been someone leaving Syria in…

LETTER: Lawfare is a weapon of war

Have you ever heard of the term “lawfare”?

LETTER: Republicans will take us back to the Dark Ages

Starbucks, Goddess Caffeina have mercy on them, naively attempted to sidestep the politicized culture wars with colorful holiday cups sans seasonal greetings. Start your indignation engines! The usual Fox and Fiend…

LETTER: Please be careful when driving on Swan Highway

I am horrified by how many grizzly bears we have lost recently. It’s sad that three grizzlies have been killed on the Swan Highway (Montana 83) this year.

LETTER: Wake up, America

OMG! Finally someone who speaks my language! Thank you, Ron Albrecht. I loved the