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Opinion

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Updated 2 months ago

Chairlift: Six little words

Last Wednesday was one of those sublime days on The Big.

Updated 13 hours, 16 minutes ago
Trade war could be disastrous for Flathead Valley

Recently the Montana Free Press ran an excellent article examining the impact US tariffs will likely have on Canadian trade and visitation in the Flathead Valley.

Updated 13 hours, 16 minutes ago
Bring adult softball back to the Armory

Before 2020 the Armory Fields had adult softball games twice a week. It was an activity that has been enjoyed in Whitefish for decades.

Updated 1 week ago
Thank you for Flathead Classic

Dog Creek Lodge hosted the annual Flathead Classic Sled Dog Race on Feb 22 and 23.

Updated 1 week ago
Compensation

The city council has decided on a preliminary compensation package and plans for a public hearing and comment are set to follow in the next few weeks.

Updated 1 week ago
Proliferating weed

Our wholesome, friendly and safe environment for locals and visitors is crumbling. Why? The proliferation of weed shops has created a sordid look for our community.

Updated 1 week ago
A bill for the dogs and taxes for you

SB 427 was plodding along on the senate floor. The subject matter involves trapping and snaring.

Updated 2 weeks ago
Chairlift: Comic mental respite

This wild ride we’re on has become more erratic lately, so I thought it would be nice to share my funniest story.

Updated 2 weeks ago
Fortunate for Foley

We're barely into March and already the end of our ski season seems to be approaching too soon.

Updated 2 weeks ago
Clean and healthy environment

Do you believe in the Montana State Constitution’s right to a clean and healthy environment?

Updated 3 weeks ago
The reality of Whitefish’s visitor economy

As the organization responsible for managing and strategically strengthening Whitefish’s visitor economy for the benefit of our community, Explore Whitefish often hears a common refrain: Whitefish is booming.

Updated 3 weeks ago
Vote to restore stability

To Senator Daines, Senator Sheehy and Rep. Zinke:

Updated 3 weeks ago
A plea to Congressmen Daines, Sheehy and Zinke

I appreciated your pledges to work hard for your Montana constituents, so now I ask that you have town hall meetings around our beautiful state.

Updated 3 weeks ago
The most nefarious

There's so much troubling information and disinformation and non-dating and overwhelming. Not only the U.S., but the entire world these days.

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Finding half way

On a frigid Helena morning, somewhere south of minus twenty degrees, a bus load of residents from Ennis, MT were dropped off at the capitol.

Updated 4 weeks ago
A happy ending for Blacktail rescue effort

Recently, my friend went missing at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area.