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Letters to the Editor

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Updated 5 years, 9 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 10 months, 3 weeks ago
In favor of Lynch, Bidegaray for Montana Supreme Court

The 1972 state Constitution gives Montanans strong rights to privacy, freedom, a quality education and ensures we keep our environment clean and healthy so we can enjoy our clean air and water and hold polluters ac…

Updated 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Sister concerned for brother's welfare in county jail

First, I’d like to formally apologize to the jail staff and any officers that were affected by his actions.

Updated 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Retired Montanans support Evans for Public Service Commission

Fielder was the deciding vote against a $9.1 million rebate for NorthWestern Energy customers...

Updated 10 months, 3 weeks ago
CI 126 & 127: Trojan Horses

THIS is a scheme to disconnect elections from issues and allow candidates with marginal support...

Updated 11 months ago
Catching up with Troy Chamber of Commerce

Please find below a list of items each business should review and confirm that everything is current.

Updated 11 months ago
County commissioner candidate announces exit from race

Due to this, I would be unable to effectively carry out the responsibilities...

Updated 11 months ago
Support Judge Dan Wilson for Supreme Court

It was some 27 years ago that my wife and I moved to Kalispell to start our...

Updated 11 months ago
Inflation to nationalization

Outside of small rural towns, that meant only large global box stores...

Updated 11 months ago
Retired Judge Mohr endorses Judge Dan Wilson for Supreme Court

Having spent years getting to know and working with both of these candidates, I am wholeheartedly supporting Judge Dan Wilson for Supreme Court.

Updated 11 months ago
Support Judge Dan Wilson for the Montana Supreme Court

His background demonstrates a solid foundation to serve the state in that role.

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks to community members for work at Woodway Park

Everyone has been so generous and helpful for this project which has been on my "bucket list" for quite some time.

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
The end of a legacy: Kiwanis of Libby and Troy Club’s farewell

It is with great appreciation that Kiwanis will turn its Koats for Kids program over the the Rotary of Kootenai Valley.

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Montana women are not going back!

We will be gathering the women for a NW Montana Women’s Weekend of Action Oct 4-6. Joins us!

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Benchmate supports Wilson for Montana Supreme Court

Judge Wilson presided over a jury trial of mine and impressed me with his ability to quickly and correctly call balls and strikes.

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Cabinet Peaks CEO addresses political ads

Nonprofit hospitals cannot and will not engage in such...