Letters to the Editor
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The Chairlift: Wealth and winter wonderlands
My first and only chairlift ride thus far this season was when Chair 1 took me to the summit on Thursday, Dec. 7.
Climate Crisis: We’re all in it together
The year 2024 will be the most consequential one in the history of the United States. This I believe because the existence of our system of constitutional democracy is being challenged by forces who want to give mo…
Winter Carnival knightings in the Realm
The Whitefish Winter Carnival Royal Court for 2023 graced the Realm with their final Knightings of Significant Citizens last week.
Ski bum culture hits reality
Nearly two decades ago, I moved to the mountains to be a ski bum, chasing snow. I was a stereotype — an East Coast kid pulled west by the promise of bigger adv…
Restore our republic
I am writing to express my support for an Article V Convention of States (COS). With the federal government so obviously out of control, I would like to know why some representatives in the Montana Senate choose to…
Property taxes too high, but special session not the answer
The Montana Freedom Caucus, a group of 21 legislators, has called for a special session. The content of the call asks for a reduction of the 95 mills, clarification of MCA 15-10-420, a mechanism that caps growth on…
MT Coffee Traders appreciates the support
Our team at Montana Coffee Traders has had a recent business dispute with Ghost Town Coffee Roasters regarding our trademarked brand name for our Glacier® Blend of coffee. We want to clarify information and communi…
Ruling on 95 mills protects taxpayers and students
The Montana Supreme Court’s recent order upholding the Montana Department of Revenue’s calculation of the 95 school equalization mills provided a protective shield for residential property taxpayers and students ed…
Gov must practice what he preaches
The Montana Supreme Court clarified the state’s ability to accrue “banked mills” when the calculation required under Monana code 15-10-420 results in mills above the cumulative cap of 95. While that opinion was dir…
Flashback: We, the People of Whitefish
About 20 years ago when I was in my early 30s, I wrote a regular column for the Whitefish Pilot called “Buckshot.” Re-reading this particular column below struck me in a variety of ways, but mostly how timeless man…
Councilors shouldn't accept developer campaign contributions
Two Whitefish City Council members accept campaign contributions from a developer. They then vote to approve the development projects. We need to protect and ensure the integrity and transparency of campaigns, poli…
What we expect doesn't always happen…
Most of us take our city services for granted. Not anymore! We expect water to flow from our faucet, expect our sewage to go where it is supposed to go and expect our storm and drain water to flow to an environment…
A glimpse into a choice school in the making
Kasey Koehler, has abandoned her job as an administrator in Miles City so she can create a Choice School focused on students with diagnosed disabilities and differential learning needs.
U.S. must unite in support of Israel
The most important global issue of the day is that of the middle east conflict. The barbaric evil of Hamas was in full display Oct. 7.
A time of thanks
At this time of year, it is traditional to reflect on what we are grateful for and I want to share a few thoughts of gratitude with our Whitefish School District staff, parents, and the Whitefish community.