News certain to occur in 2018: Trump will tweet

Journalists love yearend recaps, but summarizing the odyssey that was 2017 might better be left to late-night comedians. So herewith a Precap of news certain to occur in 2018:

Suggestions for liberals in 2018

By Susan Stamper Brown

Building pride in American made

In a time of uncertain economies, I can’t help but think about how we as Americans can take more control into our own hands.

2017 in perspective: A year to remember

2017 was a year to remember, and we don’t just mean the weather — although the past few days have had us considering adding snow to the Top 10 list!

A reminder to live each day with purpose

So here we are at the threshold of a new year once again — out with the old and in with the new. With 2018 just hours away it’s customary to pause and remember, whether with joy or sadness, what has happened over t…

Sen. Tester puts Main Street first

With the partisan divide appearing wider than ever, Sen. Jon Tester is working to rise above it all by joining his colleagues to release a common-sense regulatory reform package focused on making a better environme…

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A lot of us would like American great again, except people who act like kids and kick and scream against it. That’s not too controversial. —Robert Gansel, Eureka

A finger in the dike holding back the fake news

I took a rare shift as news editor last Saturday, which gave me an unexpected chance to put my finger in the dike holding back the flood of fake news caused by those afflicted with Trump Derangement Syndrome.

'War on Christmas' is real

Each year, as battlefield correspondents begin anew to report the “War on Christmas,” different eyes roll in different directions. Many agnostics, progressives, “indifferents,” and Christians skeptical of “those ot…

The Christmas Compassion Test

Here is a thought for conversation around the Christmas dinner table: Would you define yourself as compassionate?

Keep Christmas in the holiday

Gratitude for good tidings

One might think it’s a stretch to come up with 26 “Good News” columns in 2017 ­— a year run rife with national and international humanitarian and environmental crises, terrorism, war, poverty, divisive rhetoric, po…

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By Steve Holyoak

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For years, Washington has grown in its power and wealth while hardworking Americans have struggled to make ends meet. In fact, the nation’s most affluent counties are suburbs of Washington, D.C. Taxpayer dollars ha…

Keeping more of what you earn

Santa came early for hardworking Montanans. Republicans have kept their promise to the American people and delivered tax reform that will let you keep more of what you earn. In just a couple of months, you’ll see m…