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. …
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.
Time is now to protect public lands
Growing up, I had the good fortune of close access to our beautiful Montana wilderness. Every day after school I would rush into pristine woods, weaving my way through towering pine trees, jagged rock formations, a…
MDOT Downtown Highway Study conclusion doesn’t tell full story
The City of Whitefish is compelled to respond to the recent Montana Department Transportation (MDOT) press release regarding the feasibility study of improvements to U.S. Highway 93 including streets in downtown Wh…
Government regulations stand in the way of attainable housing
We are five of the youngest lawmakers in the Montana Legislature. At 20, 21, 24, 29 and 31 years old, we are in various stages of renting and homeownership, and all of us are concerned about the housing crisis faci…
Huge thanks to Flathead Classic organizers
On behalf of the over 35 participants of the Flathead Classic Sled Dog Race held the last weekend of February we would like to thank the organizers of the race — Brett Svetlik, Pam Beckstrom, Steve Riggs, Georgia H…
Montana needs simple protection from fast-rising property taxes
We have a chance, right now, to save our homes, save our communities, save our place in this exceptional state for now and for generations to come. And if we, the people, don’t act now, then, as a local legislator …
House fire benefit fund supports local family
Our high school secretary, Jenny St. Onge and her husband Kelly lost their entire house including all its contents to a fire last week. Our internal teams have made sure they are safe and have established a system …