Star Editorial Some county commissioners are saying that they “saved” the county millions of dollars with their zero based budgeting and their tough fiscal policies over the past few years. […]
by Editor
Archives for May 28, 2014
Elected officials should support practical land management solutions
Guest Comment By Skip Kowalski, Tony Jones, J.W. Westman and Casey Hackathorn Over the last few months, some Montana legislators have been ginning up attention to the idea that national […]
Beyond sad
Beyond sad and nauseating that a typical response by governmental staff is to kill an animal such as the beaver that Kimi Smith sadly witnessed in the conibear trap. […]
Support for Hawk
Ray has been around quite awhile, and has established a history of success in all he has done. First in banking, then into auctioneering along with antique sales and […]
Support for government review
Vote Yes for the referendum on reviewing the government of Ravalli County. Why? For the cost of less than a cup of coffee—$1 or less (based on a property […]
Time to fire Foss and Stoltz
I don’t know how any clear thinking citizen of Ravalli County could consider returning Suzy Foss and Ron Stoltz to office for another four years of lousy judgment and […]
Support for Schallenberger
I am writing in support of Doug Schallenberger for District 5 county commissioner. I have known Doug for over 35 years and find him to be a fair and […]
Support for Ray
Jennifer Ray has my support for Ravalli County Justice of the Peace, Dept. 1. She has earned this through her experience, hard work and dedication. Jennifer has a total […]
Voting American
Our county is in sad decline, possibly going to crash. Now is the time to try to save it and not vote to perpetuate political parties or liberal ideologies. […]
Support for Connell
The Montana Sportsmen’s Alliance would like to let the voters of Ravalli County know that we have endorsed Pat Connell running for Senate in District 44 in Ravalli County. […]
Support for Connell
I would like to take this opportunity to lend my support to Pat Connell for Senate District 43. I have known Pat for a very long time both as […]
Not supporting Connell
State Representative Pat Connell is featured in the latest “Letters to the Editor” as an election winner for Republican State Senator. Sorry, folks, he’s “listed” as a Republican, but […]
Biblical imperatives
I have to admit that Mr. Stark’s recent letter entitled “Unethical Campaign Politics” has a certain emotional appeal. Even for me, the thought of mentioning the word “politics” from […]
Dump Common Core
CC was designed by Bill Gates who’s had no formal education on writing educational programs, it’s not accountable to anyone and those running it have ties to Obama. Your’re […]
Sheriff’s Office warns of flooding potential, river access sites closed
Recent precipitation and warmer temperatures, coupled with well above average snowpack, has prompted Ravalli County emergency service offices to issue an advisory to Ravalli County residents that they can […]
Agreement reached over river closure
By Michael Howell In conference chambers just prior to a hearing in District Court last week, former County Attorney George Corn and Missoula attorney Jack Conners reached an agreement […]
Painted Rocks Reservoir keeps Bitterroot fishery cool
All of DNRC’s water projects support irrigated agriculture. Painted Rocks Dam, located on the West Fork of the Bitterroot River south of Darby, plays a vital role in sustaining the […]
‘Future irrigators’ learn about valley irrigation
The Bitter Root Water Forum (BRWF) recently organized a day-long tour of Bitterroot irrigation structures and systems — including Lake Como, several feeder ditches, fish conservation structures, and private […]
Stevi gets nearly $2 million grant for sewer project
By Michael Howell The Town of Stevensville has accepted a grant of $1,955,000 from USDA Rural Development for use on Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the town’s Sewer Improvement […]