by Scott Osterman, U.S. Critical Materials U.S. Critical Materials (“USCM”) acknowledges the recent letter submitted to the Bitterroot National Forest by Friends of the Bitterroot and several conservation organizations expressing […]
Appreciation and gratitude
by Bob Michalson, Stevensville On behalf of myself and the Town of Stevensville, I would like to give my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Town of Stevensville’s departing Attorney […]
Crossing the Rubicon
by Archie L. Thomas, Corvallis We as a nation have crossed the Rubicon. Individually and as a community we must acknowledge a new national reality. This appeal is above party […]
Why ‘no’ sometimes means protecting our democratic process
by Tony Hudson, Stevensville Montana’s political debates often assume a simple rule: if a bill is good, a good legislator should vote yes, and if a legislator votes no, something […]
ICE protests
by Barbara MoNey, Hamilton I was appalled to see ICE protestors on Highway 93 in Hamilton. People in Hamilton do not have the Illegal Immigration Problem … yet … and […]
Open letter to Zinke
by Larry Keogh, Hamilton Congressman Zinke – I recognize that reaching out with an opinion contrary to your fearful leader is assuredly a futile gesture and yet reach out I […]
Open letter to Montana Congressional delegation
by Cathy Scholtens, Stevensville I am a Montanan. I am a veteran. And I am done watching your silence masquerade as leadership. I am asking you to join the Republicans […]
Chaos king
by Bill Salterberg, Stevensville Where do we start? We are living in unprecedented times. Every week that passes leaves the country in a state of shock. It’s virtually impossible to stay […]
Support for Bedey
by Patty Franklin, Hamilton In a recent letter, a former state representative from Missoula, Lyn Hellegaard, accused my representative in the Montana House of Representatives, David Bedey, of favoring voting […]
Hang your heads
by Linda D. Schmitt, Corvallis Republicans, hang your heads. You sent Trump toadies to Washington and they just passed a bill to bankroll the monsters Trump unleashed on US citizens […]
Montana Medicaid: Why hasn’t AFP attacked Gianforte and Trump?
by Rep. David Bedey, HD 86, Hamilton Across the state, Montanans have been treated to yet another mailer from Americans for Prosperity (AFP), a right-wing special interest group. This one attacks […]
Chaos
by Tom Tunny, Hamilton If you think President Trump‘s first term was chaotic, you ain’t seen nothing yet! There have been a number of Trump-sponsored events this week that have […]
Major subdivision on 3 Mile Creek Road
by H. Susie Rosett, Stevensville The Ravalli County planning board had a meeting on the 7th to talk about a major subdivision of 29 new houses on 31 acres. The […]
Thanks to Harris Himes
by Dallas D. Erickson, Stevensville I noticed that the number of “homeless” people in our valley took an encouraging and dramatic turn for the better with the numbers significantly lower. […]
You’re not being protected
by Archie L Thomas & Merry Schrumpf, Corvallis So far this year Ravalli County has the Sheep Creek mine invading an undisturbed productive forest ultimately killing fish and lifestyles. Minneapolis […]
Political bullies must be stopped
by Donald Gardner, Corvallis Most folks I know don’t like bullies or being bullied. Bullies feel important when they can induce fear in the vulnerable. This is the case from […]
Don’t worry, be happy
by John Schneeberger, Hamilton Benjamin Franklin said, “A republic, if you can keep it.” The balance of power, the rule of law and federalism worked to keep a malignant demagogue […]
Insurrectionists
by Jerry Esmay, Stevensville I write this letter as the insurrection riots are taking place in Minneapolis. Through this letter I hope to provide information to help readers understand what is […]
Be for good
by Russ Lawrence, Hamilton To Senators Daines and Sheehy, Congressman Zinke: The president declared his willingness to use American force to support anti-government protesters in Iran, in spite of the […]
Insurrection Act
by Joe Petrusaitis, Hamilton It’s fascinating that our leader did not bring up the Insurrection Act when his buddies stormed and wrecked the Congress building!? His behavior of late makes […]