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…
Darren Short seems like best choice for sheriff
I was born and raised in Libby, and that is where I started my law enforcement career at the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. I have since retired from a sheriff’s office in Washington State after an almost 30-year…
Zinke is right choice for Montana
I recently read an editorial from an individual in Bozeman criticizing Ryan Zinke’s recommendation of imposing a “no-fly” zone between Iraq and Syria. As a recently retired Navy captain, I was taken aback by the co…
Benson would tackle any situation handed to her
Vote Robin Benson for Lincoln County clerk and recorder.
Here is one reason I am voting Republican
I am opposed to any expansion of Medicaid because of the massive costs that Montana will face in the future.
Here are six reasons I am voting Democratic
Sometimes I have to wonder what the heck people are thinking or even if they are thinking.
No, Amanda, Montana does not need to look more like New York
Youth, ‘freshness’ and handsome looks are not sound reasons for supporting a candidate for any office, especially the office of U.S. senator for the State of Montana.
Out of luck at the Libby, Spokane VA clinics
I read with interest the letter from Greg Ohland about his disrespectful treatment at the Libby VA clinic and lack of help from the Spokane VA center.
Thanks again for painting the big 'L'
After a number of conversations among past Libby High School students who have long since graduated, it was suggested that a letter of appreciation be written to commend some outstanding community-minded people. P…
Look closely at Mines Management's finances
Respectfully, I would invite The Western News readership to log on to Mines Management’s website and search for a news release that says “Mines Management Corrects the Record Regarding Montanore Litigation”
Pastor says train collision photo was in poor taste
The photo on the front page of the Sept.30, 2014, edition of The Western News was in very bad taste.
Protect Election Day voter registration
Montana’s election system has been a shining example of ease and accessibility in allowing everyone to have their voice heard. This November, LR-126 seeks to place unfair hurdles in front of students, veterans, sen…
Benson is energetic and honest
We have known Robin Benson for quite a few years, and find her to be a very energetic, positive and open-to-the-public person of the caliber that definitely qualifies her for the position of our next clerk and reco…
What if the feds sold our public lands?
Over the past year, the Montana Environmental Quality Council, a legislative interim committee, has considered whether or not the federal government should sell public lands – the lands where we hike, ski, hunt and…
Langston has the education and experience for justice of the peace
I am writing this letter in support of the re-election of Stormy Langston for justice of the peace.
Shame on Congress for campaigning when they are needed in D.C.
Congress does it again. They took a five-week recess in August to campaign and went back to Washington, D.C., on Sept. 8. And then they take another recess days later to campaign.