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 …
Build the wall - and start before the midterms
There, in bold letters at the top of the front page of my newspaper, it says, “In reversal, Trump orders halt to his family separation rule” (AP).
A tale of two border crises
For as long as I can remember, Europe has always had borders from one country to another. That is, until Angela Merkel of Germany decided that Europe needed to become a more multi-cultural continent and since Germa…
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United States faces a 'good vs. evil' choice
There is something being lost in the created crisis on our southern border that bears pointing out. There have been relationships going back over a hundred years with farm and ranch workers from various areas in th…
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Please receive this brief note as the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce’s strongest possible encouragement for our dedicated Flathead Sheriff’s Posse and their recent announcement of establishing a permanent “home” in …
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Please receive this brief note as the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce’s strongest possible encouragement for our dedicated Flathead Sheriff’s Posse and their recent announcement of establishing a permanent “home” in …
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The University of Montana recently released its 2018 Public Lands Survey. It sent a shockwave through Senator Steve Daines’ and Congressman Greg Gianforte’s offices, because the poll found that a scant 11 percent o…
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Sure, reckless driving is punishable by law. Reckless driving is usually a more serious offense than careless driving and improper driving. It is often punishable by fines, imprisonment, or driver’s license suspens…
Bed tax audit raises concerns
Summer is upon us and traffic is indicating what most already know—it’s going to be another great tourism season in northwest Montana. Recent headlines show that many cities are trying to mitigate the crush and div…
40 years in the (nearly) wilderness
A poll on public lands from the University of Montana generated quite a bit of controversy recently. In fact, most of the poll was a yawner—it found Montanans really like our public land, want more public input on …
Native Americans: We are not Pocahontas
As Indians growing up in our local communities, we know that Montanans have diverse political values. We understand and appreciate those differences.
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The University of Montana recently released its 2018 Public Lands Survey. It sent a shockwave through Senator Steve Daines’ and Congressman Greg Gianforte’s offices, because the poll found that a scant 11 percent o…