Letters to the Editor
Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.
OPINION: We aren’t mad enough about PFAS in Montana’s rivers
For many Montanans, rivers and lakes are more than scenic landscapes.
OPINION: It's time to honor the early patriots by following their example
This Independence Day, I find myself thinking not of July 4, 1776, but of the events that led to that July Fourth. Specifically Dec. 16, 1773.
OPINION: Defending the rights of 'We the People'...
July Fourth celebrations are a time for recalling the birth and exceptionalism of our great nation.
OPINION: Thanks for 20 years of 'Picnics'
I’m sure I speak for many people in the valley when I give a giant “thank you” to Jennifer Young, who has been the cause of 20-plus years of wonderful “Picnic in the Park” concerts for our enjoyment in Kalispell.
OPINION: Animals shouldn't have to die for drink
Growing up in Montana, there are things I take for common knowledge that aren’t — one being our disregard for our wildlife, namely deer.
OPINION: Home of the knave and land of the sheep...?
The recent disclosure that the leader of the NAACP office in Spokane is a complete fraud and a phony comes as no surprise to me.
OPINION: Independence needed from meat industry
Nearly 240 years ago, our Founding Fathers declared our national independence from Great Britain. This Fourth of July, let’s declare our independence from the meat industry.
OPINION: Traditional energy sources key to our future
Access to affordable energy is critically important to every American family. While the United States should aggressively pursue an all-of-the-above energy approach, it is clear that traditional energy sources will…
OPINION: Moving City Hall would cost more
Who is this anonymous group of individuals as reported by the paper? And why are they hiding and afraid to reveal their names? Perhaps another group of newcomers always wanting to change things. We have lived here …
OPINION: Media brouhaha is not just about Confederate flag
Race-baiters and slick politicians with support from liberal news reporters and other celebrities have successfully convinced the public that the Confederate battle flag represents racism throughout the South in th…
OPINION: Climate change is an urgent issue
Reasonable people can no longer deny the reality of climate change. Last weekend in Kalispell, temperatures broke all-time highs for June.
OPNION: New water rule not good for Montana
The White House just approved an Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers’ rule that could give the agencies vast new power over water. The impact of this will be felt by every farmer and rancher…
OPINION: Why is Woodland Park neglected?
I have always been very proud of Woodland Park here in Kalispell. It is commendable for a small town to have such a large and lovely park. Lately I have noticed that the pond is clogged with moss or algae and only …
OPINION: Supreme Court severs ties with Constitution
Not surprisingly, the Supreme Court, guided by perhaps the most unconstitutional chief justice in its history, John Roberts, has for the second time redefined an aspect of Obamacare to allow it to proceed despite c…
OPINION: Why not build new high school on Airport Road?
My 86-year-young mother recently moved in with me and as I was catching her up on the community issues, she asked me a question I pondered for a seemingly long time for a reasonable answer and failing, I decided to…
OPINION: Taking a closer look at declaration
The Declaration of Independence, which we celebrate on July 4, did not declare independence from England, but stated the reasons and justification for the formal separation from England which had already occurred.