Editorial
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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…
Without newspapers, we all struggle on in darkness
We need to get through this time and tighten our belts, just as we have through two World Wars, terrorist attacks and other epidemics.
Make sure Montana is fairly represented
Beginning in Montana later this month, our great country will engage in one of the most significant national activities created by our Founding Fathers: the United States census. While the census is important in al…
Make sure Montana is fairly represented
Beginning in Montana later this month, our great country will engage in one of the most significant national activities created by our Founding Fathers: the United States census. While the census is important in al…
None dare call it spying
At our last work session, I was taken to the woodshed by my colleagues on the Montana Public Service Commission. Yup, a good, old-fashioned tongue lashing, led by that paragon of professionalism, Randy Pinocci.
None dare call it spying
At our last work session, I was taken to the woodshed by my colleagues on the Montana Public Service Commission. Yup, a good, old-fashioned tongue lashing, led by that paragon of professionalism, Randy Pinocci.
Overseas trade fights cost the U.S. economy and American taxpayer
Economists at the American Farm Bureau estimated that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) would have provided American producers more than $4 billion annually in increased sales, but President Donald J. Trump withd…
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…
Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond
East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact.
Voices in the Wilderness: In the Sun
I hiked down off the mountain at 3:44 in the morning. It was the day after the summer solstice and there was already a thin line of light blue along the horizo…
Regional innovation clusters promote business collaboration in rural communities
Small businesses in the Rocky Mountain region have new resources to help them commercialize technology, expand into new markets, grow their customer base and create jobs.
An apology from the editor
A headline on the front page of the Friday edition of The Western News that should have read “inducted” instead made it to print with the word misspelled as “indicted.”
From the editor: Adjust fire and drive on
You may wonder why there are no stories from our new reporter in this and following editions.
Voices in the Wilderness: Man versus nature
By Kelly Butts-Spirito
Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond
East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling:
Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond
East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling: