by Nancy Reece Jones, Stevensville I’m encouraged to see many Bitterrooters voice their deep concerns about Trump/Musk’s ravaging of our democracy on these pages. I’m also saddened by those who […]
Archives for March 20, 2025
Misuse of taxpayers’ money
by Grace Luibrand, Corvallis It looks like the people in our valley need to calm down! The USFS used to employ one quarter the number of people that they hired, […]
It’s all about greed
by John Schneeberger, Hamilton The Trump administration’s budgetary and personnel cuts are unprecedented in both scale and ruthlessness. I know elections have consequences and the Republican control of the Federal […]
Not good governance
by Helen Sabin, Corvallis Attention, all freedom-loving Montanans! State Senator Theresa Manzella, representing SD 44-Hamilton, head of the so-called “Montana Freedom Caucus,” is once again demonstrating her disregard for our […]
Brain surgery with a chainsaw
by David Leslie, Corvallis I write to raise a few points that would increase my interest in our local conversations conducted via letters to the editor. First, consider fraud, waste, […]
Trump, a malignant narcissist?
by Jerry Miller, Hamilton The following opinion is based on 20 years as a mental health therapist, 10 as a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider in Washington State and, after […]
Calm down
by Jane Lambert, Stevensville All I have to say to those writing hysterical letters directed at President Trump is CALM DOWN. Quit fanning the flames of pure hysteria on social […]
Donacina ‘Donna’ Marie Gandara
Donacina “Donna” Marie Gonzalez Gandara passed away in her home on March 5, 2025 at the age of 108 peacefully after a brief illness. She was born on September 7, […]
Linda Arlene Abdich
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Arlene (Wortman) Abdich, 63, on March 7, 2025. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, and dear friend to […]
James ‘Jim’ Clyde Swanz
April 8, 1935 – March 10, 2025 James “Jim” Clyde Swanz, 89, beloved husband, father, and “Papa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, […]
Area athletes sign letters of intent
Athletes from Bitterroot Valley high schools have been busy signing letters of intent to play college sports next year. They will continue to sign as the year progresses, but, so […]
Stevi’s Wheeler signs with BMCC
Stevensville senior Joey Wheeler signed his letter of intent to play baseball for Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) in a ceremony at the Stevensville High School on Friday, March 14. […]
Florence girls end season at state
The Florence girls basketball team was in Missoula on March 13-15 for the Class B State Basketball tournament. The Lady Falcons played inspired basketball, but lost out in the loser’s […]
