Tisk, tisk and OMG, OMG are not enough

Fifty-six years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called for rabbis to join him for a demonstration in St. Augustine, Florida to protest the town’s inhumane racial segregation. Sixteen rabbis and one layman answered…

Priority should be to provide best fire service possible

To the Whitefish Fire Service Area board,

Mayor says Whitefish works to protect human rights

The citizens of small towns like Whitefish, Montana have joined in recent protests around the nation and the world — of people rising up to use their voices to express anger against racism, and larger issues in our…

Man’s actions reflect poorly on Whitefish

As someone who has visited the Whitefish area and has loved Montana (as a visitor) for many years, it was with great sorrow and regret that I watched the ugliness unfold on my computer screen, in living color — Whi…

Opposes volunteer fire service for rural area

I am completely opposed to a volunteer fire service in our area.

Focus on expanding fire resources

An unelected board pushing for an outcome that makes little sense in terms of safety or alignment to homeowners’ insurance policy underwriting requirements.

Looking back with 20/20 vision

When 2020 arrived I was reminded how 20/20 vision was perfect. I thought this year, this start of a new decade, might make use of the symbolism of “perfect vision” to see into the future. I was horribly wrong.

Supports Graybill

“This campaign is about more than an election. It’s about staking out a place for individual choice and personal freedoms in the face of new attacks on our rights. It’s the job of Montana Attorney General to advoca…

Businesses support June 1 opening for Glacier

Supports Brockman

I have known Tony Brockman for nearly 20 years, first in my role as a teacher at Flathead High School, then as a colleague and friend as we worked on projects together. Tony is a “can do” person who works hard to a…

Rural board acting recklessly if it leaves city fire service

I am a homeowner of 29 years in Hidden Valley, just down the road from the Whitefish Rural Fire Hall. I am VERY concerned about the urban/wildland interface and the threat of a wildfire in our wooded rural area nor…

Rural fire board proposal means decrease in service

As a retired fire chief and past 16-year volunteer firefighter, I implore you to take action if you are a resident of the Whitefish Fire Service Area and recently received a letter about their upcoming contract neg…

Honoring sacrifice

Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out. Now, during the coronavirus pandemic, the most visible heroes are…

Thanks given to thoughtful city employee

We live in Red Lodge the majority of the year but also are lucky enough to have a home in Whitefish. We have been unable to visit Whitefish for the past two months because of COVID-19.

Grave mistake for rural fire board to create volunteer department

If you live outside the city and generally inside the Whitefish School District, your fire protection is currently provided by the city of Whitefish, through a contract between Whitefish Fire Service Area and the C…