Letters to the Editor
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Battling substance abuse requires collaborative effort
Two and a half years ago, Attorney General Tim Fox and I stood on the steps of the state capitol with other lawmak…
One man's thoughts on tourism dollars
We do not need tourists to support our towns and cities.
Troubled Waters Start Here
Yes, the dams also provide water for municipal water systems and recreation.
One man's arrogance
Recently, Trump has damaged our economy with unnecessary tariffs and hurt relations with our closest allies.
Only one possible reason to hate Trump
Thank God for the steadfast courage of President Trump and those who support him.
Maybe it's time we start being patriotic again
And perhaps most devastating of all is what this disconnect has cost our veterans.
A message to Montana's federal delegation
Are you so afraid of Musk and his money that you will neglect the needs of one-quarter of your constituents?
Making Canada 51st may not be such a bad idea
Not that I expect that we will ever actually annex Greenland, seize Panama, or turn the Gaza Strip into a...
Thinking out loud
“If you can start arguing over something and get enough publicity, and keep the argument going, you can divide our nation overnight as whether spinach or brocolli are the most nutritious.” Will Rogers.
Is the U.S. back sliding?
Or America herself by the invasion of millions of illegals jeopardizing our national security and the safety of our communities all for the goal to influence our electoral college?
Taking from the poor, giving to the rich
The Trump administration needs to re-think its priorities and stop helping the very rich at the expense of the very poor.
Not a fan of current administration
The letter to the editor that Tom Horelick wrote is...
A Reality Check
Sadly, the house cleaning that really needs doing at big government agencies may or may not get done.
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.
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.
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.