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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 8 years, 9 months ago
Thanks to Bothman, Northern Energy

The Kootenai Cross-Country Ski Club is a small non-profit whose volunteers maintain and groom cross-country ski trails (at South Flower, Bear Creek, Flatiron Summit and the Golf Course), provide free lessons to sch…

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Thanks for help with Kiye & Kat auction

Words cannot express how overwhelmed and grateful we are for the participation and the generosity shown to us by so many businesses, big and small, and all those private citizens from Libby, Troy, Kalispell and eve…

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Kudos to Cabinet Peaks Medical Center

This is a note to share my recent experience with your local Libby hospital, Cabinet Peaks.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Brooks is qualified for district court clerk

As the campaign treasurer for Tricia Brooks, I am responding to Robin Schiferl’s letter to the editor (Oct. 21).

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Vote for Kristen Juras

I was born here in Libby and went to school here.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Vote for Cuffe for judge

In February 2007 my son Jayden was involved in a catastrophic accident that left him permanently disabled, and without a mother. Without a doubt this was the most complicated and scary time of our lives. It was at …

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Out-of-state groups driving I-177

Who is behind the anti-trapping Initiative, I-177?

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Kudos to Pape

Just the other day I was in a local store shopping and noticed Corky Pape in the same department.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
After Tuesday, let's all come together

As the presidential election grumbles and stumbles its way toward the finish line, I find myself remembering an event from my past that I would like to share.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Vote Bennett for county commmissioner

On Tuesday, the voters of Lincoln County will be filling one of our most important local offices, that of county commissioner for District 2.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
For a fiscally responsible governor, vote Gianforte

The scandal of $1.1 billion dollars improperly accounted for is enough to tilt my vote for Greg Gianforte and against incumbent Gov. Steve Bullock.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Judges and attorneys support Dirk Sandefur for state Supreme Court

The Montana Supreme Court decides everything from access to our lands and waters to the safety of our families and communities. We must elect the right candidate.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
I-182 is not a responsible solution for medical marijuana use

Proponents of I-182 are trying very hard to make you believe that their initiative is a responsible and accountable solution to the medical marijuana debacle that Montana had to endure since 2004.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Brooks is most qualified for district court clerk

I would openly like to declare my support of Tricia Brooks for the position of Clerk of District Court. Tricia has 10 years of experience as a Deputy in the office of the Clerk of District Court. With her vast expe…