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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 11 months, 1 week ago
Tom Jenkins for House District 2

Tom Jenkins has paid his taxes on time forever and he is anxious to look into how those tax dollars are spent.

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Cut n Paste Journalism

A recent article in a local newspaper is a case in point.

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Montana reps address illegal immigration

Illegal migration has brought drugs, human trafficking, mules, cartels, terrorists on watch lists, and much more negative fallout.

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
In support of Zinn for Montana U.S. House seat

One who has fought the fight against evil on foreign soil while in the Drug Enforcement Agency, also Montana DEA head for five years.

Updated 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Retired justices back Jerry Lynch for Chief Justice

His is a distinguished legal career: he became a magistrate judge by merit selection, recommended by his peers.

Updated 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Truth in sentencing

I recently read of a criminal sentencing, though more serious in nature...

Updated 1 year ago
SB 442 meant to benefit rural Montana counties

The intent was not to give tax dollars based on population, but rather used a formula to put the dollars where hunting, fishing and recreation existed.

Updated 1 year ago
Securing our borders

It is an absolute shame the Biden administration will not do the same and is allowing an unsecure southern border in our very own country.

Updated 1 year ago
Local libraries essential cornerstones for Eureka, Libby and Troy

Libraries bridge the gap for those who lack access to technology and the internet.

Updated 1 year ago
City resident seeks more info on water, sewer rate plan

I attended the meeting via Zoom. Unfortunately, the transmission, both visual and audio, were of poor quality.

Updated 1 year ago
Libby residents support local library system

As Lincoln County residents for over a decade, the public library system is vital to my daily life and our community. The benefits and services the libraries provide to our rural community are invaluable.

Updated 1 year ago
In appreciation of the musical, "Annie"

What a big project put on by the Kootenai Karacters and the Libby Schools. It never ceases to amaze me of how much talent there is in our small town of Libby, Montana.

Updated 1 year ago
Families, freedom and fairness

Under Gianforte’s government the uninsured rate has increased by 127,000 Montanans of all ages. His approach to Medicaid redetermination has failed.

Updated 1 year ago
Letter writer says Lynch not fit for Montana Supreme Court

This is the "Lynch" campaign: baseless claims and inflammatory language.

Updated 1 year ago
Held vs. Montana

The Montana district court ruling in Held vs. Montana wandered beyond constitutional directive into policy making.