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.
Health care for working Montanans
We’ve all heard the age-old maxim, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That applies to our state’s health care programs that ensure working Montanans stay healthy, hospitals thrive and windfall returns on investment…
A home-grown endeavor to save Holland Lake Lodge
Two years ago, a Utah ski corporation and the U.S. Forest Service announced a plan to highly develop the rustic Holland Lake Lodge on public land in Condon in the rural Swan Valley.
Letters to the editor Sept. 17
Letters to the editor Sept. 17
The truth about public charter and community choice schools
As a passionate advocate for high-quality education, I appreciate that Montana law now supports two different types of charter school options in public education: Community choice schools and public charter schools.
Montana business leaders respond to attacks on Bridger Aerospace
Small businesses are at the heart of all American communities — nowhere more than here in Montana. From agriculture to technology, our business leaders understand far better than professional investors and opinion …
Montana’s Green Party is for true progressives
Democrats talk bipartisanship while surrendering to right-wing oligarchic warmongers. Does anyone really think Dick Cheney is becoming a Democrat?
Letters to the editor Sept. 15
Letters to the editor Sept. 15
Letters to the editor Sept. 12
Letters to the editor Sept. 12
Down-ballot candidates that deserve attention
With the tidal wave of political advertising swamping the media, the down-ballot candidates are completely drowned out by the PAC candidates at the top of the ticket. There are important details of down-ballot cand…
CI-126 is the change Montana needs
I’ve lived my life by what I and many others consider true Montana values. Sometimes, I call those values the “Cowboy Code of Conduct.”
Letters to the editor Sept. 9
Letters to the editor Sept. 9
Letters to the editor Sept. 8
Letters to the editor Sept. 8
Let’s stand for what’s right, Kalispell
Earlier this month, a visitor and her fiancé chose Northwest Montana for their highly anticipated summer vacation. Like many travelers, this trip was a dream for them — one they saved for, planned for and finally h…
Privatization of health care would be a nightmare
Health care in the United States certainly isn’t perfect. But, as a retired Montana physician, I know that Tim Sheehy’s plan for the “pure privatization” of our healthcare system will only make things worse.
Repke is the right choice for state auditor
As someone who had the privilege of working for Republican State Auditor E.V. “Sonny” Omholt, I know firsthand the critical importance of the Montana State Auditor’s office.