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. …
Biking dangerous on sections of Reservoir trail
People interested in evaluating whether mountain biking would be appropriate within formally designated and potential Wilderness areas would do well to visit the steep and heavily switchbacked Whitefish Trail near …
Muhlfeld a strong leader
We have many reasons to be grateful for living in and around Whitefish. Among those reasons for me is having an extraordinary leader of our city government. John Muhlfeld is an outstanding mayor, and our community …
Congress should fund Park System maintenance backlog
Montana’s national parks have never been more popular. The surge in park visitation has added millions to our state economy and helped create new employment opportunities for Montanans. However, more tourists visit…
Muhlfeld can tackle Whitefish's issues
I moved to Montana 20 years ago after retiring early from a career in Aerospace Engineering and Computer Sciences Consulting, in order to study and save grizzly bears and study and educate on global warming, and th…
Remembering Olney's Ida Hunnewell
For many years, Ida Hunnewell had a by line in the Whitefish Pilot called the Olney Briefs. It was a charming, folksy commentary on life in a community which began as a pioneer, logging camp written by a tiny woman…
Mayor advocates for support of Amrak's Empire Builder
Dear Senator Tester, Senator Daines, and Congressman Gianforte,
Changes would do away with option for living space for caregiver
The Planning Board recently recommended approval of zoning amendments eliminating guest/domestic worker quarters as a permitted use.
Time to say no to development
I would be embarrassed to have any connection to a new development in Whitefish on Wisconsin Avenue called The Quarry. First the developer removed all the affordable housing that was once the mobile homes. Then the…
Sewer stench too much
You would think living in a pristine mountain town the air would be crisp and clean, ah no.
Thanks for passing levies
We are so grateful for your support in passing the technology and general fund levies! The additional general fund dollars will help better support staff, strengthen the curriculum, and provide more of the material…
Mental Health Month time to provide education, awareness
May is Mental Health Month nationwide, and in Montana, this is a topic that affects many people in the local area. In recent years, mental and behavioral health providers, clinics, and nonprofit organizations have …
Sewer smell wretched
The Whitefish wastewater treatment plant stinks high heaven. Did we not solve this problem just two summers ago? How can this be that this beautiful town with its mountain views and clean air can smell so wretched.…
Preventing AIS everyone's responsibility
Montanans know how precious water is. It’s essential for fish and wildlife, boating and angling, irrigating, drinking and creating much of our electricity. Whe…
The War of the Republicans
A half century ago the power in Montana politics was the Montana Power Company. Created to provide electricity for the operations of the Anaconda Copper Company, “the terrible twins” dominated Montana both economic…
Assisting wrongly convicted
We are board members of the Montana Innocence Project, which works to exonerate the innocent and prevent wrongful convictions. Our client Richard Burkhart was 23 years old when he was wrongly convicted of murder in…