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…
Kootenai Climate Group seeks members
To the editor:
Medical screenings for a succesful pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of excitement, anticipation and joy for most expecting couples.
Montana Viewpoint: Our leaders owe us civil discourse
“Why do men fight who were born to be brothers?” was the question posed by Confederate General James Longstreet after the American Civil War.
Senator Mike Cuffe backs USMCA trade agreement
As a state senator from a small Montana border town, I understand the need for strong economies both north and south of the international border.
Letter writer supports Pacific Trail through Libby
As someone who is invested in the success of Libby businesses and promoting this area as one of the finest outdoor recreation areas in the world, the idea of rerouting the Pacific Northwest Trail through Libby is e…
Abe impersonator relished Libby Nordicfest parade
To all Lincoln County Republican Club members:
The hot topic of gun control laws
Gun control is certainly a hot topic of the day but the proposals to outlaw semi-automatic weapons and passing of “red-flag” laws are unrealistic, unenforceable and patently unconstitutional.
Are our political leaders taking us to bankruptcy?
There seems to be a parallel between “winning a seat in Congress” (or any elected position) and “winning the lottery.”
Letter writer: Stapleton unfit to hold office
It seems that everyone in Montana except Cory Stapleton knows that he is unqualified to fill any elected position. Stapleton seems either incompetent, corrupt, or possibly both.
Republicans need to remain united to win in 2020
Rugged-individualism, an independent spirit, a strong work ethic, personal responsibility, and a commitment to our families and communities — these are the values that define conservatives across our great state. A…
Pacific Northwest Trail plan 'a train wreck'
I’m writing to support the formal complaint filed by the Yaak Valley Forest Council (YVFC) about the lack of a comprehensive management plan for the Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT).
Lesnick's retirement the end of an era
Dave Lesnick retired the other day. The next day the Daily Inter Lake was printed and life went on. But for those of us who know Dave, it really is an end of an era.
Concerned about lawsuit to move trail for griz safety
This letter is addressing the article in the Western News by Duncan Adams about the Yaak Valley Forest Council’s lawsuit to reroute the Pacific Northwest Scenic Trail out of the Yaak Valley to supposedly protect th…
Hurricanes
Hey you scientists, I have a question for you people. What would happen if liquid oxygen was dropped in the eye of the monster like tons of liquid oxygen bombs? Perhaps freezing the thing would be a lot better than…
Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond
East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact.