Opinion
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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…
Fire season is here - are you ready?
Recently we held three Fire Adapted Community Workshops, sponsored by the Kootenai Forest Stakeholder Collaborative, to help homeowners better understand their role in addressing the wildfire problem.
Hunting is a valuable tool in managing mountain lions
But animal rights activists aren’t trying to make sure hunters eat the mountain lions that they hunt. Their true goal is to prevent hunting in general, starting with a species the public knows little about.
A call for action on the border crisis
But what are we as Montanans doing with the information that has already been well circulated regarding our state?
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
The Federal Trade Commission alleges an American oil CEO attempted to collude with OPEC to inflate prices, numerous media reported.
Stop feeding the turkeys
Which leads me from turkeys to tourists.
Something’s rotten at Montana’s Fish, Wildlife and Parks
The latest case involves Dr. Eileen Ryce, the Administrator of the Fisheries Division who was mysteriously placed on “administrative leave” as of May 17.
The moving scales of justice
In taking a political position, it is important to not let the other party seize the day.
Let’s keep our communities stable, safe and healthy
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A good library is an asset to the community
Lincoln County will get more than $4 million this year whether the Forest Service cuts a stick or not.
Montana is facing a statewide land management crisis
Your community would rally to keep a local rancher in business. Won’t you do the same to keep a local sawmill in business?
Vote "yes" on city, council government study commissions
To protect our future in “this last best place,” we need to say “YES” to both resolutions.
Commissioner Letcher says leniency never discussed in Miller case
I find it shameful that one of my opponents would exploit Trooper Lewis' tragedy to advance their political gain.
House District 2 candidate's brother supports Millett
I could bring up his GOP opponent’s qualifications, but he has none.
A case for banning book bans
As naive as some of these Moms for Liberty groups are, I had been exposed to plenty of porn and cussing long before I entered a literature class as a junior in high school.
Yaak resident doesn't support new library district
Maybe residents using the library should pay for the service instead of always expecting the property owners to pay for it!