by David Leslie, Corvallis This is an open letter, in the hopes that the winds will carry it to the addressees. To all the CEO’s, the senators and congressmen, the […]
Despicable Trump
by Carlotta Grandstaff, Hamilton Donald Trump’s recent failed attempt at international diplomacy in Alaska was notable for a few things. He apparently doesn’t know that Alaska is a U.S. state, […]
Chaos
by Thomas Tunny, Hamilton CHAOS – “Complete disorder and confusion” or more simply put, “Donald Trump”! President Trump relies on disorder, confusion, and obfuscation to control the narrative of what […]
Actions are greater than words
by Bill Cavanaugh, Corvallis Joe Biden, in his condescending whisper voice, consistently told us that he would fix the border, only if Republicans in Congress would vote to give him […]
From black measles to breakthroughs: why science matters
by Nick Weber, PhD, scientist at the Center for Applied Medical Research, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain In the early 1900s, the Bitterroot Valley experienced waves of measles outbreaks. This […]
Thanks
by Jim Kalkofen, Stevensville The often lively opinion page with letters from all sides of issues actually caused me to take action. A Massachusetts resident wrote about wolves in the […]
Election manipulation?
by Jim Crews, Stevensville I did not want to have to write this letter, but it seems to be the thing that has to be done. On July 23, 2025, […]
Trump Effect 11
by Linda Schmitt, Corvallis If you’re tired of these letters, let me tell you I am too. But every week brings a new outrage. Yes, I am outraged and you […]
This is not a drill
by Don Gardner, Corvallis Maybe if you were to visit Moscow, Russia, as a tourist, you might see clean streets and subways. You might not see homeless people, and certainly […]
We don’t want a king
by Toddy Perryman, Hamilton A question asked at a recent Nebraska town hall needs to be answered. “With $450 million FEMA funds spent on ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ plus $600 million more […]
Morally bankrupt
by Timothy Adams, Stevensville As the people of Gaza endure starvation and devastation, our political leaders in Washington — in both major parties — seem unwilling to confront the policies […]
Dear Montana
Christine Goulet, Ayer, MA There’s a part of me that wishes that we had never met. That I had never shared your natural beauty with my family–three generations worth. That […]
The truth be told
by Don Herr, Hamilton Congratulations to a wise gentleman for his informative letter in the Bitterroot Star on 7/30. He said it pure and simple, how we have such a […]
Disappearing press
by Star Jameson, Hamilton I just wanted to drop a note to say how much I appreciate having your publication available to us here in the valley. When I read […]
Overstreet part of problem
by Evan Schroedel, Florence I recently reread an April newspaper column by Greg Overstreet, our legislative representative for House District 88, who defeated me in the last election. His article […]
NorthWestern Energy commits what it doesn’t have
by John Grant, Hamilton How many more times will Montana residential and commercial customers get hosed down over the lack of regulatory oversight by the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) […]
Damage to America’s public lands
by Marilyn Wolff, Stevensville Did you know the new Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, is closing nine regional Forest Service Offices including Region 1 in Missoula? Did you know Trump […]
Hoping
by Thomas Tunny, Hamilton One of the beauties of American democracy, as we have known it, is the right of people to disagree in person and in print. My hope […]
Liberals parrot crooked media
by Tony Primavera, Stevensville It’s amazing how many readers of this newspaper actually send in the words of the liberal press, who are afflicted with Trump Derangement Syndrome and sign […]
Furious about government lies
by Mark Snider, Hamilton As most American citizens are aware, the Federal government, including many in Congress, as well as Supreme Court justices and the executive branch, has lied to […]