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. …
Supports school levy
I wanted to express my support for the school building reserve levy in the May 3 voter election. As we have learned, changes in state law now require Whitefish to have a building reserve levy in place in order for …
Middle school ski day
The fifth and sixth grade students and staff at Whitefish Middle School would like to say thank you to Sue Moll for organizing our first ever ski day at Whitefish Mountain Res last February.
Cutting golf course trees unnecessary
The Tee to Green column (Nurturing Healthy Greens, Feb. 24, 2016) seems so innocent unless one has gone over to the Whitefish Lake Golf Course over the past month.
I'll take my chances on federal land management
Citizens have been using public land in Montana for over 200 years — for mining, grazing, logging, hunting, fishing, packing in wild country and many more activities.
State facing many challenges in funding senior services
The Montana Office of Aging in a recent strategic plan warns readers of “the tsunami of elderly coming.” One might take a cautionary note in reviewing the plan and from the latest biennium budget for the Senior Lon…
We need more guys like Don 'K'
Perhaps starstruck by his days in front of the camera filming the “Don’t you buy no ugly truck!” commercials, Don “K” Kaltschmidt has for decades been a top-level supporter of the performing arts in the Flathead.
Rep. Regier invested in Whitefish
My name is Katie Bollweg and I am a Flathead native who has lived in Whitefish for over five years.
Support for Sparrow's Nest
Several weeks ago, Laura Kochis, a board member for the Sparrow’s Nest, spoke to our Soroptimist International of Whitefish dinner meeting. She was an eloquent speaker and advocate for the homeless youth in the Fla…
Thanks for embracing the arts
“Thank you” is one of those terms that, at times, you never can seem to say enough. So on behalf of all music lovers and the nonprofit community, here is a very heartfelt “Thank You” to the Whitefish Community Foun…
Improvements needed with state CPS program
The Department of Health & Human Services, the largest state agency, has a budget of almost $4 billion. DPHHS is in charge of everything from welfare programs to Child Protective Services. Last fall’s audit of CPS …
Candidate wants to hear your ideas
Seeing as how I’m running to represent the wonderful city of Whitefish in the Montana Legislature, I would like to introduce myself.
Praise for Veteran's Support Team
I just completed my fifth winter of volunteering with the Whitefish Veterans Support Team and continue to marvel at the warmth, “joie de vivre”, and professionalism of the team.
Pay it forward
My wife and I enjoyed visiting your city in November. This is to the nice family who surprised us by buying our dinner at the Italian restaurant located downtown: Thank you again for the gesture of kindness. As pro…
Supports raising legal tobacco age
I support increasing the legal age of access (LEA) to tobacco and nicotine delivery devices to the age of 21.
Hesitant to support minimum wage increase
I am hesitant to support a minimum wage increase. I believe everyone who deserves higher wages should receive them, but it can only be done following economic sense. Laws of supply and demand are important, and no …