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…
I-185 won't help veterans
As a veteran, I am honored that this country is so dedicated to supporting those of us who have served. It’s clear that this nation’s commitment to help our veterans is natural and automatic. It’s part of our creed…
I-186 is a Montana-style solution to a Montana problem
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Thanks for generous co-op members
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We risk losing payday loan protections
Who is Kathy Kraninger?
Finding our way
Where are we and where are we going? That’s a question we individually need to ask ourselves from time to time. Plotting our location and the direction of our going determines the destination.
An apology from Ezra Skinner's mother
An open letter to the people of Boundary and Bonner Counties, Idaho, and Lincoln County:
Libby is indeed Montana's best small town
After an exhausting seven years traveling throughout Montana, and experiencing many small towns, cultures and people, while viewing beautiful mountain tops, and fishing the scenic rivers of this great state, “I was…
Republic or democracy?
The United States of America, nearly 250 years old, seems to have forgotten what the founders, who designed the constitution, labeled this country as. We are a republic, not a democracy.
Become a volunteer
To the wonderful people of Libby, Troy, and Eureka, we live in an area of the United States that most people would die for. What brings this feeling to us are the communities we live in, and these communities have …
Grateful for support of community theater
I’ve had this letter floating around in my head since the Kootenai Karacters wrapped production of Dan Goggins’ “Nunsense,” performed with special permission from Samuel French back in March.
We agree the press is not the people's enemy
There are still many Americans who appreciate the free press and place a high value on professional journalism and investigative reporting. Thank you, Western News, for printing the important editorial on this topi…
Diverse collaborators are the key to prosperity
Sanders and Lincoln counties have parallel paths to common goals in economic and community development. This includes strengthening small businesses, beautifying our communities, increasing environmental health and…
Vote Tester for transparency
If we want more transparency and better governing from our elected officials, we need to vote for Sen. Jon Tester this November.
Vote 'no' on I-186
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Sen. Jon Tester supports our public lands
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