Letters to the Editor
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Two sides to every story: vote yes for kids
In order to repair our track, it would cost upwards of 1 million dollars, regardless of whether this bond passes. …
Flathead Commissioners misguided
So the Flathead County Commissioners sent a joint letter criticizing the provision of shelter and services to a homeless population, which many officials say is not so much an imported problem as much as a Flathead…
Shocking and shameful
The recent letter issued by the Flathead County Commissioners caught me completely flat-footed. Surely I thought, this is satire, possibly pulled from the pages of the “Onion”. No, it appears our esteemed commissio…
Reaction to Scouts Grill
Every once in a while I will begin a letter to the Pilot/Editor about this or that… yet they are almost always frustration… anger… sadness… defeated feelings… and who needs to hear any of that wish so much of that …
Hate over compassion better serves unhoused in Flathead
Recently the Flathead County Commissioners penned a letter to the public condemning homelessness and in particular the City of Kalispell’s handling of homeless services.
It's Time to Be Instrumental
"Music can change the world, because it can change people" — Bono
Reaction to Scouts Grill
Every once in a while I will begin a letter to the Pilot/Editor about this or that… yet they are almost always frustration… anger… sadness… defeated feelings… and who needs to hear any of that wish so much of that …
Hate over compassion better serves unhoused in Flathead
Recently the Flathead County Commissioners penned a letter to the public condemning homelessness and in particular the City of Kalispell’s handling of homeless services.
Whitefish at its best
On Jan. 7, a big outpouring of love and support came out to celebrate the 75th birthday of Gary Cabell, longtime Whitefish resident and beloved member of our community.
Whitefish marijuana dispensaries ‘rules of proximity’
I am writing to acknowledge and address all the emails, text messages, and telephone calls from citizens (both my supporters and non) concerned by the number, proximity, and location of dispensaries in downtown Whi…
Inaction on CPACE
CPACE is a win-win for businesses and recognized as such by Gov. Greg Gianforte; yet, our county commissioners, all Republicans, refuse to adopt it.
Fresh faces needed on Whitefish’s housing committee
In November, the Whitefish City Council adopted the 2022 Whitefish Community Housing Action Plan — a document meant to guide the creation of more affordable housing options in Whitefish by 2030. One of the plan’s p…
Common ground on guns
A new year brings with it new hope for a new beginning. As the ancient saying goes, the old has died that the new may be tried. And so we celebrate the happy holiday time in the spirit that the year to come will …
Ski Swap raging success
Happy winter from our crew to yours. We are thrilled to be able to say this year's annual ski swap at The Wave was our best year ever.
Leaf pickup, bear trash cans not working out
I just need to vent. My 80-year-old husband and I have raked and put to the curb, every year at least 65 bags of leaves from the homestead. Every year, two men in a city pickup truck came once a week to remove them…
Thank You, Whitefish!
The Thanksgiving holiday is a time that I truly value, as it is an opportunity for me to express my appreciation to the educators, trustees, students, administrators, families, and the community of Whitefish for al…