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Updated 1 year, 8 months ago

Former governor sounds off on property tax debacle

How did the largest percentage of Republicans elected in Montana history grow government at the fastest rate in st…

Updated 1 day, 23 hours ago
Not a fan of current administration

The letter to the editor that Tom Horelick wrote is...

Updated 1 day, 23 hours ago
A Reality Check

Sadly, the house cleaning that really needs doing at big government agencies may or may not get done.

Updated 4 days, 23 hours ago
Lawmakers float pay-to-play ideas for Montana’s outdoors

This would encourage a pay-to-play approach at a time when Montana is already struggling to maintain public access as wealth pours into the state and open space is developed.

Updated 4 days, 23 hours ago
Libby resident displeased with response from commissioners

Apparently, Mr. Duram has already forgotten the names of all the private companies with their sustainable jobs that have rolled through Lincoln County in the past 30 years.

Updated 1 week, 1 day ago
Libby should embrace change, growth

Partnering with forestry, mining and construction would create direct pathways to stable jobs, keeping workers, families and revenue in town.

Updated 1 week, 1 day ago
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

Private industries are cutting back due to DOGE budget slashing and tariffs are a “paralyzing” influence.

Updated 1 week, 1 day ago
America's new ally

Putin’s Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, primarily for its agricultural and natural resources.

Updated 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Retired Forest Service employee shocked at Trump/Musk firings

The loss of these jobs is yet another hit to the economy and tax base of Lincoln and Sanders counties.

Updated 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Ticked-off Libby Logger displeased with Sen. Daines

As always, I look forward to your generic and meaningless response written by some paid staffer.

Updated 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Senate Dems Are Putting Montanans First — Federal Delegation Should Do the Same

How can we invest in Montana’s future if the very programs that create opportunity are on the chopping block?

Updated 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

Trump posted on X that the “America First” reconciliation bill will make America great again. The bill proposes an $800 billion cut to Medicaid. In the past Trump said he opposed Medicaid cuts.

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
A few words about the bull at J. Neils Memorial Park

As you said: mining has not been good for our economy and his timber based economy has been destroyed.

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Lincoln County's CASA grateful for Flathead Electric's Roundup for Safety

Thanks to the Roundup for Safety grant awarded to CASA of Lincoln County, we have been able to fund fingerprint-based background checks for our volunteers ensuring all those who work with the children we serve are …

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Ode to Ye Ole' Clearcut

Popsicle sticks, matches, toothpicks, pencils - credit clearcuts.

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
The courage to face political threats

Scotten could not make a deal with the devil by following orders he knew were wrong.