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.
Lawmakers back memorial bridge for Vietnam hero
An effort to honor a young man from Libby who heroically died on the battlefield in Vietnam prompted the creation of one of the first bills coming before the 69th legislative session in Helena.
Pressing challenges demand leadership
Two weeks ago, a friend relayed a life-changing lesson he learned in high school. Entering his third-period history class, he encountered a mess — books strewn…
I’m honored to serve; here’s my mission
Montana, earning the chance to serve you as your next U.S. Senator is truly the greatest honor of my life. To those who voted for me, thank you. To those who did not, I’m ready to serve you too. In the military, I …
Real problem, wrong solution
There are apparently differences in the expectations of those in the new Trump administration who oppose immigration. Some like Laura Loomer, influencer at-large, expected that all immigration would be curtailed an…
Letters to the editor Jan. 2
Letters to the editor Jan. 2
Accountability is in the eye of the beholder
As we enter the 2025 legislative session, prepare yourself for a plethora of education bills.
Letters to the editor Jan. 1
Letters to the editor Jan. 1
Letters to the editor Dec. 31
Letters to the editor Dec. 31
Dave Barry's 2024 Year in Review
How stupid was 2024? Let's start with the art world, which over the centuries has given humanity so many beautiful, timeless masterpieces. This year, the bigge…
Letters to the editor Dec. 26
Letters to the editor Dec. 26
Tax relief for working, retired Montanans
Putting Montanans first and prioritizing the well-being of working families and retirees should be the goal of Montana’s government.
More tourists or lower property taxes?
Here’s a rhetorical question for Montanans: Would you rather state government spend public money on things like billboards in Chicago to attract more tourists, or use that money to lower your property taxes?
Letters to the editor Dec. 24
Letters to the editor Dec. 24
Letters to the editor Dec. 23
Letters to the editor Dec. 23
Trust funds: Investing in Montana’s future
Montana’s significant budget surplus presents us with a choice: pursue fleeting satisfaction through one-time rebates or invest in trust funds that will benefit not just today’s residents but generations to come.