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Opinion

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Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hospital Corner: An alternative treatment for depression

When Logan Health – Whitefish psychiatrist Doug Muir, MD began treating depression patients with TMS, Transcranial…

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The major problem of low growth estimation

On Nov. 21, 2024, the Whitefish Community Development Board reviewed the draft demographics section for Whitefish’s ongoing Growth Policy update - Vision Whitefish 2045.

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Stop the sprawl

I co-founded the organization Shelter WF-a housing organization focused on changing policy at a local and state level-after the anger and grief I felt during the pandemic boom.

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Big Mountain Ski Club thankful for a grand ski swap

Who's excited for opening day this week?

Updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Participate in the Glacier National Park stewardship process

We in Western Montana are lucky enough to have Glacier National Park in our backyard.

Updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The flag

Okay everyone, it is time to put your flags away.

Updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Green and Gold: In this together

In this season of gratitude, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our educators, students, parents, trustees, administrators, and the community for their shared contributions that are integral to the success of ou…

Updated 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Commissioners must promote workforce housing

Since the Legislature passed SBs 245, 323 and 382, our family has been actively involved with the City of Columbia Falls in updating their growth management plans and development codes.

Updated 1 month, 4 weeks ago
In a nutshell: Protecting crucial public benefit programs

Critical public benefit programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid face an uncertain future with the change of administration in January.

Updated 2 months ago
Nov. 13 letters: Corrupt compensation, peace among politics

Nov. 13 letters: Corrupt compensation, peace among politics, what now?

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago
EPA trashing sound CFAC cleanup strategies

EPA’s (Environmental Protection Agency) trash can is full of discarded cleanup strategies marked as “Too Costly,” “Too Risky,” “Good, But Not Top Rated,” “Why Do More, When Less is, OK?”

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago
Sheehy must apologize for Native American remarks

As Montanans, the undersigned persons and groups fully support the compelling letter of Chairman Michael Dolson of the Confederate Salish and Kootenai Tribe calling Tim Sheehy, candidate for the U.S. Senate, to acc…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Letters to editor Oct. 30

Observation vs. accusation; Send Dave to the Senate; Take our future seriously.

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
In a nutshell: Building belonging through food

Food has the unique ability to simultaneously evoke memories of family traditions, bridge differences and strengthen our connections with one another. In a time when our communities seem increasingly divided, the N…

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
“Mindful” regulations on women a hypocrisy

Until hypocrites like Regier no longer hold public office, the sorry fact is that Montana’s constitution needs to include a provision that protects women’s private health care decisions.

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Vote for abundant, affordable energy

Our growing thirst for electricity is an exciting sign of progress but worrisome.