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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 1 year, 2 months ago
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

The immigration system, not updated in 30 years, has an exceptional backlog.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
Politicians must be held accountable for their decisions

It is important that when our leaders are out of step with the people they serve, that we the people hold them accountable.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
A call for action on the border crisis

But what are we as Montanans doing with the information that has already been well circulated regarding our state?

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
A good library is an asset to the community

Lincoln County will get more than $4 million this year whether the Forest Service cuts a stick or not.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Vote "yes" on city, council government study commissions

To protect our future in “this last best place,” we need to say “YES” to both resolutions.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Commissioner Letcher says leniency never discussed in Miller case

I find it shameful that one of my opponents would exploit Trooper Lewis' tragedy to advance their political gain.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
House District 2 candidate's brother supports Millett

I could bring up his GOP opponent’s qualifications, but he has none.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Yaak resident doesn't support new library district

Maybe residents using the library should pay for the service instead of always expecting the property owners to pay for it!

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Trooper's sister alleges impropriety against county commissioner

At no point did Letcher contact our family or visit my brother during his 12 days in the ICU fighting for his life. Letcher never asked my brother if he thought the charges were appropriate.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Gunderson backs Millet for new House District 2 seat

The new District 2 is gaining new voters from the Thompson Chain of Lakes and the Flathead County Marion areas.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Life-long Libby resident supports Jenkins for new House seat

Vote for Tom Jenkins for state representative District 2 on the Republican primary ballot.

Updated 1 year, 3 months 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 1 year, 3 months ago
Cut n Paste Journalism

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

Updated 1 year, 3 months 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 1 year, 4 months 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.