By Dee Gibney, Hamilton In quoting Numbers 5: 11-31, it is clear that Mr. Essen does not understand the passage because he misquotes it and slants it the way he […]
Control by liberal elite
By Henry Fowler, Stevensville With The New York Times “1619 Project,” every month is now Black History Month. The Project “aims to reframe the country’s history, understanding 1619 as our […]
Clarification for Mr. Mitchell
By Frank Novotny, Victor Just a short analysis here. When the government extorts money from those who work by force, it aggravates them. When it gives it to those who have not […]
Support for Tranel
By Suzanna McDougal, Hamilton I have been a solar user for over 20 years. It is finally becoming affordable partly because the price of batteries has gone down significantly. Our PSC, […]
Support for Fox
By Ed Greef, Missoula Tim Fox has statewide connectivity. Let’s take a look at why this is so important. This summer you will be asked to select candidates in the […]
Support for Carlino
By Manousos Kouidis, Missoula I am a political science student at UM, and I am greatly concerned about the impending climate crisis. We need new political leadership in Montana to combat […]
Hamilton’s Sister Optimists: vital to our valley
By Marnie Craig Saundra Amsden was living overseas and serving in the military when her mom wrote an $85 check to Soroptimist International of Hamilton and told her, “You are […]
Darby Lumber Lands Project bad deal for taxpayers
By Michael Hoyt, Corvallis Last week, Bitterroot Valley newspapers reported many of the facts associated with the Friends of the Bitterroot’s (FOB) first lawsuit in more than a decade. Their […]
Open burning blues
By Steve Jones, Corvallis I want to second Ann Hardings letter “Burning issue” from last week. It’s approaching that time of year where, from my east side Corvallis deck, the […]
Doling out revenge as if it were candy
By Marty Essen, Victor Republicans frequently state that they don’t care about Donald Trump’s behavior; they only care about his results. That sounds innocent enough—until you realize that people made […]
Clarification, please!
By Roger Mitchell, Stevensville On February 19, 2020, Frank Novotny, Victor, posted a Letter to the Editor concerning the Democratic Party ‘platform’ which Henry Fowler, Stevensville, had earlier (Feb. 5, […]
Re: Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame debacle
By Bob Sivertsen, 2013 MCHF Inductee, Havre […]
Florence takes No. 3 seed
The Florence girls team will go into the Western B Tournament in Hamilton this weekend as the No. 3 seed from 6B. The Lady Falcons had to play two games […]
Grizzlies arrival signals need to end bear baiting
By George Nickas, Executive Director, Wilderness Watch, Missoula Over the past few years, threatened grizzly bears have been making their way back to their ancestral homeland in the wild country […]
Proud to be an American
By J. Ward, Lolo In response to the letter of Grace Wilson: Are you a Russian operative trying to interfere in our election? A real American knows that you can […]
Burning issue
By Ann Harding, Hamilton Fire and smoke are inevitable and powerful elements of our landscape and culture. The toxins and particulates in wood smoke are dangerous for humans and animals […]
Public safety in jeopardy
By Mark Muir, Missoula For communities and businesses to prosper, they must be safe. From the 9-1-1 call through to the arrest, conviction and incarceration of felony offenders, Montana citizens rely […]
So many things
By Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, Hamilton I’ve arrived! Here in the “Star,” on February 19th, I was called a “Feminazi” because of my “hokey” hyphenated last name. There are several reasons for the […]
Montana’s elk hunting traditions worth preserving
By Tim Mulligan For decades Montana has been the envy of hunters who pursue elk. Our state has healthy elk herds because of our incredible habitat on public and private […]
It WAS a beautiful day in the neighborhood
By Marilyn Wolff, Stevensville I live on the east side of Stevensville and as a concerned citizen I want people in the city and surrounding areas to know about an […]

