Guest Post

by Lea Bossler, Carlton To say that Montana’s children and women are in grave danger as a direct result of government corruption and incompetence is not an exaggeration.  Luckily for […]

by William (Bill) Campbell, Conner As I parked under a sign that acknowledged my personal deficiencies, reality parked with me.  The distinction provided by this one word is a result […]

by Karen Wickersham, Missoula I wholeheartedly endorse Sam Forstag for the Western Montana US House seat. As a dedicated working man, former smokejumper, and union leader, Sam is committed to […]

by Julia Ryder RN, Bozeman, Anita Taylor MD, Helena, Lori Byron MD, Red Lodge and Haley Yarborough, Missoula When most of us think about climate change and public health in […]

by Steve Schmidt, Darby Nearly every politician these days has affordability as a plank in their campaign platform. However, that position is meaningless unless realistic and meaningful solutions are pursued. […]

by Steve Schmidt, Darby It is both disingenuous and cruel to demand further austerity from struggling Americans while the national debt balloons. Republican politicians regularly plead poverty when it comes […]

by Lois Klement, Corvallis I have recently learned a new term. Purity Test. A political “purity test” is a strict ideological standard used by political groups to determine if a […]

by William Rowe, Hamilton Do we all remember the Bitterroot Star article from now Mayor Jim Crews about election manipulation back in August of 2025? Well, it seems nothing changes […]

by Jon Konen, Superintendent, Stevensville Strong schools are built on a simple, timeless culture: putting students first. When we surround our children with support at home and excellence at school, […]

by Tom Tunny, Hamilton I attended the candidate forum at the Ravalli County Event Center on April 22. There were about 300 seats set up for the event, but I […]

by Toni Daguerre, Hamilton After reading the recent article regarding the Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department, I felt compelled to offer a perspective that may resonate with many in our community. […]

by Pat Earnest, Stevensville I’ve known David Bedey for nine years and he and I are appalled at what is going on this primary election season, especially in Senate District […]

by Van P. Keele, Hamilton The proposed Sheep Creek mine at the headwaters of the Bitterroot River is a terrible idea for many reasons. All of us—of every political stripe […]

by John Grant, Hamilton The open gash in the Ravalli County Republican Party, and beyond, is grounded in whether or not one can be a “TRUE Republican” only if one […]

by William (Bill) Campbell, Conner Fear, being one of the most powerful of human emotions, has long been used to control society. The extent to which individuals are sensitive to […]

by Gil Gale, Corvallis and Wayne Adair, Hamilton Update for readers. On March 28 this year at the No Kings rally on First Street in Hamilton, a couple of coal […]

by Helen Sabin, Corvallis On June 2, Bitterrooters in Senate District #43 must vote on who will be their next senator. This decision should be based on a candidate’s judgment, […]

by Larry Keogh, Hamilton Whooee! This must be a day for scammers…first thing this morning I get a video call from (they said) Publishers Clearing House Company. My new agent […]

by Ralph Polhamus, Hamilton On April 15th 2025 the UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a women is based on biological sex, decreeing terms like “women” and […]

by Janet R. Bierer, Victor ​​I am writing in response to your recent coverage of the grievance involving a Hamilton firefighter. My connection to the fire service and this community […]