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Letters to the Editor

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Updated 5 years, 5 months ago

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…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Former Libby Police Commissioner sounds off on officer resignations

I am left with an overwhelming feeling that these former officers showed insubordination, lack of moral character, dereliction of duty to the oath of that of a peace officer.

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
An open letter to the people of Libby

On Nov. 4 of this year, Libby Police Officers Chris Pape, Cody DeWitt and Ian Smith had a closed-door meeting with Mayor Peggy Williams and City Administrator Samuel Sikes.

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
Eureka educator's thoughts on 2022 election

What patriotic citizens support are people and policies that help improve the lives of Americans.

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
Former Chinese dictator Jiang Zemin leaves a gruesome legacy

Jiang ordered the genocide of 70-100 million people because he felt threatened by its popularity.

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
More thoughts on the Flathead Water Compact

The Montana Water Court just completed the objection phase of the Flathead Compact’s preliminary decree.

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
Walkers happy with plowing at J. Neils Park

Thank you again for the prompt and careful plowing.

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
Murder victim's mother thankful to Libby community

Thank you all so much for saving another little boy.

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
Sen. Daines is thankful for Montana

I’m thankful for our Montana farmers and ranchers that put food on our tables.

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
Time to set aside hyperpartisanship

In a day where partisanship seems inevitable, where party politics demand that we must fight, I’d ask that we reject this belief.

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
Concerns over local ambulance service

We were told the Libby Volunteer Ambulance can no longer transport patients to Kalispell.

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
Seeking help to keep child killer in prison

The legal process to keep Robert Hornbach in jail is a long one.

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Libby resident supports Teske for county commissioner seat

I am writing this letter to inform the citizens of Lincoln County, that Brent Teske is an excellent choice for County Commissioner Dist 1.

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
For our posterity

Currently, the Department of Energy has failed American big time.

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Tranel says Montanans have fueled her faith

What have I discovered? I have discovered you. I have discovered how much we all have in common – shared values, shared sense of place, shared challenges.

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
Vote for Sustainable Climate Policy

We can’t develop sound policy if every two years we reverse course. There is a clear and very important choice this election.