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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. …
Why wilderness
Recently I was in attendance as the Kootenai National Forest unveiled its proposed Forest Plan Starting Option. When someone in the audience asked the question, "What good is wilderness?" I just rolled my eyes and …
Our town is lucky to have such a wonderful group of talented singers and actors who are gracing our stage this summer with My Fair Lady.
Kudos to them all — Betsi, Dan, Luke and all the others, and the two pianists.
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Jim Stack, along with other members of the Lakeshore Protection Committee, work hard to preserve Whitefish Lake, and it is a thankless job.
As 37-year lakeshore residents, we feel compelled to respond to Dan Averill's statements regarding Jim and Lisa Stack and the Whitefish Lakeshore Protection Committee.
Who exactly does Mr. Averill think would oversee the maintenance of our scenic lakeshore if the committee did not do so? The city has no jurisdiction beyond the city limits, the county's watchdog Tri-City Planning …
Protecting the lake
I thought Dan Averill's position was self-serving. His development will bring our city more dollars, but it will benefit him much more.
The rocket's red glare amazing
My wife and I went to a friend's home on the shores of Whitefish Lake. Fifty new and old friends gathered to celebrate, eat, drink, laugh, hug and kiss and tell stories. From newborn to elderly, we joined to celebr…
Judge is honorable
In the past few weeks, I have read letters stating our local judge was less than honorable and then again was very honorable. I would have to agree with the latter.
In the past few weeks, I have read letters stating our local judge was less than honorable and then again was very honorable. I would have to agree with the latter.
I worked in the same building with Brad Johnson for nearly 13 years. I viewed a few cases that came before the judge and always felt that Brad was more than fair with them.
Roadless rules
The Bush Administration has asked Western governors to comment on the fate of millions of acres of roadless National Forest lands. As a long-time resident of Northwest Montana (36 years) and an avid hunter and fish…
For more than 30 years, I have had the joy of exploring open lands near my home in Whitefish.
Many of the areas I used to access are no longer open to public use, but several parcels of state land in Beaver Lake, Haskill Basin, and Spencer Mountain, for example, still provide walking, biking, skiing and sno…
While on leave
I would like to thank the entire community of Whitefish for the red carpet treatment my family and I received while I was home on leave in early June.
I would like to thank the entire community of Whitefish for the red carpet treatment my family and I received while I was home on leave in early June.
From the time I got off the plane until I had to get back on, I ran into nothing but support and friendship.
I wish to correct the misinformation that was presented in Rick Hanners' column of June 23 regarding specialty license plates.
Yes, I sponsored Senate Bill 118 during the 2003 legislative session. The bill did pass, not fail as he stated. The following changes did take place:
Please visit the new Whitefish City Beach Neighborhood Association Web site www.whitefishcbn.org.
We would like to invite everyone for input no matter what neighborhood you are in to help get us going. Everyone in the City Beach area should participate. I suggest that it officially include anyone along Washingt…
In response to Joseph Coco Jr.'s letter about "Amtrak Economics," I would like to make some points.
First, every form of transportation that Amtrak competes with is subsidized by our government. The government built and maintains the highway system, while the airlines enjoy direct subsidies and guaranteed loans. …