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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. …
Senator Daines: I’m thankful for Montana
As a fifth-generation Montanan, I didn’t choose Montana — Montana chose me. Over 100 years ago, my great-great-grandmother homesteaded 23 miles east of Conrad, and that’s how my family made it to the Last Best Plac…
Voluntary fee an abuse of power by local government
I'm writing regarding the recent expose on NBC News Montana by reporter Damian Gritello regarding the Whitefish Community Sustainability Fund formerly known as the tourism promotion assessment fee.
The end of an era on Big Mountain Rd.
As I’m riding my bicycle down Big Mountain Road this summer, dodging developer vehicles and construction debris left by the endless stream of trucks making the…
An Affordable Housing Partnership Right in Front of Us
If you’ve never been to a city council meeting in Whitefish, I’d suggest attending at least once. If you want the best bang for your buck, then go when there’s something controversial on the agenda - it can be eith…
Traffic issues should be top priority for city
Whitefish has probably the worst traffic congestion and poorest roads in the entire valley.
Workforce, affordable housing lessons for Flathead Valley
It is encouraging that Whitefish and now Kalispell are beginning to seriously consider the challenge of maintaining a quality local workforce by exploring innovative workforce and affordable housing strategies.
The Snowball Effect
Busy weeks left me yearning to get outdoors to take advantage of the amazing October weather we’d been having. I headed up the Big Mountain Danny On trail early. The air was cold and damp and the sun had barely ris…
Vote no on marijuana tax in county
If Flathead County identifies a cost to the county that marijuana causes, at that time it would make sense to me to tax it for the purpose of replacing that cost.
Time to take more time
Planning for the future takes time, good information, and often the ability to think outside of the box of “this is the way it has always been done” or “there are no other solutions.”
Repke's the far better choice for PSC
Both candidates for the Public Service Commission are from the Flathead Valley and are probably better known there than in other parts of the PSC district.
Monica Tranel: A vote for Montanans not a party
I got introduced to Monica Tranel through CrisMarie Campbell. Both women are U.S. Olympic rowers and what I know about rowers is they are hard workers, committed to team and the boat's success.
Political race should be about honesty
One of the things I consider when deciding whom to vote for is the kind of campaign they run.
Legislature must act to end anti-housing NIMBYism
As Republican and Democratic legislators representing a mix of Montana’s cities and rural areas, we have our fair share of political differences.
Don’t expect much from Bukacek if elected to PSC
As a member of the Flathead County Health Board Ann Bukacek showed up unprepared, insisted on her own views, and actively proselyted outside the boundaries of Board meetings.
Zinke: Politically motivated investigations are nonsense
I was honored to serve as Secretary of the Interior. Indian trust lands, public lands, wildlife management, water, and federal energy, all fall within Interior.