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. …
City Council vote a sham
I attended the Whitefish City Council public hearing Sept. 6 on revised wastewater rates. The stated purpose of the meeting was to receive public input.
Thankful for donation
It was an act of amazing graciousness when Collision Craft donated a vehicle to the Flathead Youth Home.
Lion killing could have been avoided
The recent killing of a mountain lion by police officers in Whitefish is an unfortunate incident that could have possibly been avoided.
Grateful for emergency response
On Sunday, Sept. 4, around 6:30 p.m., my husband and our niece who was visiting from California had just finished a delicious meal at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course restaurant. I suddenly felt myself passing out an…
Country might not survive a Trump presidency
I am saddened to write this opinion piece, but after much thought, I must. In my long life I have never voted for a Democrat for president. That will change this year.
Montanans rallying to remember Diekmann's legacy
Editor’s note: The late conservationist Alex Diekmann worked as a senior project manager for the Trust for Public Land. He orchestrated the deal to complete the Haskill Basin conservation easement, which was finali…
Honest people doing good
Thank you to the person who turned in my cell phone at Safeway on Aug. 26. I am so grateful to you. It is so heartwarming to know that there are honest people doing good. Thank you so much.
Allow parents a bigger stake in their child's future
School is starting in many parts of Montana as we say goodbye to summer. Sadly, Gov. Steve Bullock didn’t request any funding increases for this year’s special education students in his budget proposal in 2015.
Properly vetting Syrian refugees
This week, the White House met its goal of resettling 10,000 Syrian refugees. The Republicans on Capitol Hill have raised questions about whether or not terrorists or violent criminals have been allowed in. However…
Candidates look at property tax issues
We had a round table meeting back in mid-July with legislators, candidates and lakeshore property owners about property taxes. The problems that were brought up, however, impact all property tax payers and not just…
Benefits of WHS writing mentors
As a high school English teacher, I would like to take a moment to express my belief in the power of written communication and to highlight some of benefits of the Writing Mentors program at Whitefish High School, …
When are enough casinos enough?
Just recently on a lazy summer day my family and I received a distressing letter in our mailbox here on Hodgson Road. A letter from the Planning and Zoning Office with a potential diagnosis of the big “C”: Casino. …
Meeting objectives of sustainability
It is important the public understands the mechanics of the vote by the Whitefish School Board Trustees Aug. 17 regarding the Center For Applied Sustainability.
Learning to think beyond oneself
I’d like to voice my support for the new, exciting project happening in the Whitefish Schools — the Center for Applied Sustainability. The idea for this learning center is a long-term concept that is extremely posi…
Support the practical candidate
I went to school with Chet Billi, and he was always outspoken. If something was being taught in the class that Chet believed was false or misrepresented, he spoke up. He’s not afraid to stand on principle, and the …