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.
Where is justice for Hillary?
There are four nasty words floating around in my neighborhood and for some reason; they just won’t go away. The first two are “party politics” and the second two are “double standard.” In light of a number of alleg…
America has let this veteran down
Show up and tell what you think about new city hall
What are in-stream flows really for?
Debt disasters are just waiting to happen
Freedom of speech must be protected
Memorial Day: Remembering Loyce Deen of Altus, Oklahoma
I’ve written in the past about how my Pop carried with him a haunting memory from his time aboard the aircraft carrier Essex in World War II. Anti-aircraft fire had killed a turret gunner during a sortie. Pop, whos…
Obituary for America: This veteran thinks politicians will destroy USA by 2016
On July 4, 2026, after a lengthy illness caused by serious wounds inflicted by her professional politicians, the United States of America passed away. As she lay dying, her citizens were largely apathetic and uncar…
Infrastructure bill was needed by state
Unwanted trucks can also be an 'invasive species'
This past April, House Bill 525 (introduced by Rep Mark Noland, R-Bigfork) was signed into law by Gov. Steve Bullock. The bill will create a $10 million trust fund to expand Montana’s war on aquatic invasive specie…
Hold politicians more accountable for higher-ed funds
Author's last letter is lament for what America used to be
For the past several years, I have vented my anger and frustration over the leftist trajectory our nation is taking by writing a series of letters to the editor of several local papers (218 letters to date).
How do we stop trauma epidemic?
A trucker falls asleep at the wheel and veers off the interstate. An elderly homeowner trips over a phone cord and falls down her stairs.