Letters to the Editor
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The importance of reporting bear conflicts
In summertime, we all know what to do if we see smoke in the forest – report it. Quick detection helps fire crews …
New law shields wildlife location data from public view — but where’s the line?
Montana’s right to know is a cornerstone of our state’s democracy, guaranteeing access to public documents.
Lakeside treatment facility full of shortcomings
The July 16 article in the Bigfork Eagle, “Construction continues on new wastewater treatment facility,” presents a concerningly optimistic view of the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District’s plans.
Lakeside ratepayers deserve transparency
I’m writing as a concerned resident, hoping that members of the Lakeside County Water and Sewer Board and other Lakeside residents read your paper and what I have to say.
Fearmongers pushing reckless agenda against Lakeside sewer
The recent letter criticizing the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District’s proposed rate increases is a masterclass in fearmongering, cherry-picked data and …
Flathead families deserve real tax relief
As conservative legislators from the Flathead, we went to Helena to fight for real property tax relief — relief that’s fair, easy to understand.
Cuts to SNAP will deepen hunger and hardship across Montana
Montana Food Bank Network is gravely concerned about the passage of the budget reconciliation bill, which includes the most significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Speech team thanks Bigfork for supporting trip to nationals
Olivia Close, Micah Butler and Brody Henion were the first students in Bigfork Speech and Debate history to qualify for and attend the National Speech and Deba…
Flathead Lake users need predictability in water level
Much has been written and said about the Energy Keeper’s management of the water in Flathead Lake during the last three years of their controlling the outflow of the lake.
The Big (true) Beautiful (not so much) Bill
After all the concern about runaway government spending and the hand wringing about the budget deficit why on earth would Congress want to pass a tax bill that…
Montana’s growth depends on smart investment policy
Montanans understand that building something meaningful requires time, determination, and some risk. Whether it's a family business, a new startup, or a local infrastructure project, real growth doesn't happen over…
Solutions over politics
Montanans sounded a clear call for the Legislature to accomplish one thing this session: To provide them with real, permanent property tax relief. We are proud to say that we have answered the call, and 400,000 Mon…
Legislative accomplishments put Montana first
As the 2025 legislative session wraps up, I’m proud of what we accomplished. It was a long session — full of long nights, hard debates, and tough decisions — but in the end, we passed good, meaningful legislation f…
Waking up to the bears waking up
Living in such a seasonal place like the Northern Rockies, we learn to attune to the changing landscape — skiing and knitting in the winter, rafting and hiking in the summer. We’re a lot like our wild neighbors tha…
Justus (sic) is being served
At 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, the United States Supreme Court issued an extraordinary emergency order barring the federal government from removing people de…