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Hospital Corner: An alternative treatment for depression
When Logan Health – Whitefish psychiatrist Doug Muir, MD began treating depression patients with TMS, Transcranial…
Vote for conservative Pam Holmquist
I’d like to take this opportunity to urge you to join me in re-electing conservative Republican County Commissioner Pam Holmquist in the upcoming primary election.
Holmquist shows fiscal restraint we deserve
I am always thankful for citizens stepping up to run for office. It shows their commitment to making a difference in all of our lives.
Vote for incumbents in Whitefish School Board election
Our community is facing some very real threats. Extremists who believe their own view is the only solution, and one who has demonstrated vulgar abusive behavior.
Don't vote for Paatalo in school board election
Whitefish School Board ballots should all be in our homes by now. Do not to vote for Jenny Paatalo.
Rage-fueled rhetoric has no place on school board
The Whitefish School Board election will take place on May 3, 2022. Five candidates are running for two seats on the Board.
Support for Friess in commissioner race
I am pleased to offer my full and heartfelt support for Brian Friess, as he runs for the office of County Commissioner, here in Flathead County. I have known Brian for several years and gotten to know him and his f…
A solution to short-term rental issue
Sharon Morrison has nailed the short-term rental problem. The services of any municipality or county are clearly impacted by all housing, rental or otherwise, and hence in return these governments legally tax and r…
A locals perspective
As someone who has grown up in Montana, the wilderness has always been something that I have found profoundly beautiful. I have witnessed first hand the majesty of landscapes such as the Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, an…
Unleash Montana’s energy potential
Energy is the lifeblood of human civilization and progress. Transportation, manufacturing, the Internet, heated homes, clean drinking water, agricultural production and almost every other vital component of our mod…
Daines is wolf in sheep’s clothing regarding Montana’s public lands
I think we both just about spit out our coffee when we each read a recent (April 6, 2022) guest column claiming Senator Steve Daines is “leading the charge to protect our natural resources.”
Re-elect Commissioner Holmquist
It is once again time for the public to voice our support or opposition to candidates for a number of public offices in Montana.
Thanks to community for extended generosity following house fire
My husband and I lost our home to a fire that started in the early morning hours on Tuesday, March 8. We are thankful that our smoke detectors alerted us, allowing us the time to exit our home with our two dogs.
What did sportsmen expect?
Greg Gianforte has just put out an “advisory” committee to lay out what should be in the next statewide elk management plan. It’s stacked with outfitters and landowners who are going to want licenses for themselves…
Proposed tax initiative wrong for Montana
As a small business owner and active Polson community member, I wanted to share my thoughts on why I am opposed to CI-121.
Daines leads charge to protect natural resources
Spring is coming to Montana and we look forward to it. We cherish our rivers, plains and mountains — this beautiful place we all call Montana.