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Letters to the Editor

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Updated 5 years, 7 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 months, 3 weeks ago
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?

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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.

Updated 3 months ago
Not a fan of current administration

The letter to the editor that Tom Horelick wrote is...

Updated 3 months ago
A Reality Check

Sadly, the house cleaning that really needs doing at big government agencies may or may not get done.

Updated 3 months ago
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.

Updated 3 months ago
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.

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
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.

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
America's new ally

Putin’s Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, primarily for its agricultural and natural resources.

Updated 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Retired Forest Service employee shocked at Trump/Musk firings

The loss of these jobs is yet another hit to the economy and tax base of Lincoln and Sanders counties.

Updated 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ticked-off Libby Logger displeased with Sen. Daines

As always, I look forward to your generic and meaningless response written by some paid staffer.

Updated 3 months, 2 weeks ago
A few words about the bull at J. Neils Memorial Park

As you said: mining has not been good for our economy and his timber based economy has been destroyed.

Updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Lincoln County's CASA grateful for Flathead Electric's Roundup for Safety

Thanks to the Roundup for Safety grant awarded to CASA of Lincoln County, we have been able to fund fingerprint-based background checks for our volunteers ensuring all those who work with the children we serve are …

Updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ode to Ye Ole' Clearcut

Popsicle sticks, matches, toothpicks, pencils - credit clearcuts.

Updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The courage to face political threats

Scotten could not make a deal with the devil by following orders he knew were wrong.

Updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Libby Chamber supports Montanore Mine project

Our business members have an interest in the project’s jobs creation since the early adit dewatering rehabilitation process will generate 6 to 10 jobs and then generate 30 to 35 direct jobs.