Opinion
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Flathead Lake's low water levels are avoidable
Flathead Lake is one of the most beautiful places on earth; however, this summer’s low lake levels severely impact…
What we expect doesn't always happen…
Most of us take our city services for granted. Not anymore! We expect water to flow from our faucet, expect our sewage to go where it is supposed to go and expect our storm and drain water to flow to an environment…
A glimpse into a choice school in the making
Kasey Koehler, has abandoned her job as an administrator in Miles City so she can create a Choice School focused on students with diagnosed disabilities and differential learning needs.
U.S. must unite in support of Israel
The most important global issue of the day is that of the middle east conflict. The barbaric evil of Hamas was in full display Oct. 7.
A time of thanks
At this time of year, it is traditional to reflect on what we are grateful for and I want to share a few thoughts of gratitude with our Whitefish School District staff, parents, and the Whitefish community.
Montana must keep teacher licensing fees low
Should Montana increase teacher licensing fees? The answer is simple, no. Why would we consider shifting the burden of covering the cost of licensing to our teachers who are struggling to make ends meet?
Hospital Corner: Winter Injury Prevention
November 18 is designated National Injury Prevention Awareness Day which is no surprise to me because: winter.
Affordable housing bill is a win-win, but for whom?
Contrary to Nathan Dugan’s assertion (Montana Land Use Planning Act makes city planning more inclusive, Oct. 25), Senate Bill 382 contains no secrete sauce, magic potion, or any other way to make community planning…
Whitefish responds to inflammatory rhetoric
In his letter to the editor (Class action suit against Whitefish moves forward, Oct. 26) Paul Gillman made numerous misrepresentations of fact and even went so far as to publicly disparage a city of Whitefish emplo…
Tech hub designation is great news for Montana
The recent announcement that Western Montana has been selected as a federally-designated technology hub is great news for our state.
Letters to the editor Nov. 1
Letters to the editor Nov. 1
Senate wasting time not responding to Hamas attacks
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. In the words of President Ronald Reagan, “We should all recognize these deeds make so evident the bestial na…
Time for capital investment in Whitefish High athletics
After the failure – by a margin of less than 200 votes – of the proposed bond to support expansion of the Whitefish High School and athletic complex, I’ve heard grumbling in the Whitefish community that seems focus…
Whitefish needs solutions, not rhetoric
As we approach the upcoming vote for city councilors in Whitefish, I want to emphasize the critical importance of this decision for our town.
Letters to the editor Oct. 25
Letters to the editor Oct. 25