Guest Post

By John Meakin, Stevensville   Jon Tester is a champion for my family. Several years ago, my wife was sent to UCLA’s Medical Center for highly specialized care and received […]

By Frank Novotny, Victor   The market is not free if government is controlling it and taxing it. The article on “State minimum wage to increase” sounds so nice but […]

By Judith Fraser, Hamilton We will soon vote for Montana’s only U.S. Representative. The choice is clear. Kathleen Williams is an experienced state legislator who has successfully worked across the […]

By Bob Williams, Stevensville The 85th Session of the Montana Legislature passed legislation making medical bills more transparent. Passed legislation making it possible for new medical insurors to compete in […]

By Dennis Hicks, Hamilton   America’s Federalism provides an opportunity for various states to act as laboratories for innovative policies that other states can observe. For example, Montanans can observe […]

By Edward Sperry Col USAF (ret), Stevensville   There is more than a spoonful of sugar in the initiative for increasing the cigarette tax (I-185). It has appeal to many and […]

By Diane Thomas-Rupert, Stevensville   Stand up and be heard. Vote! Montana Women and Men – STAND UP and BE HEARD! Make sure you are letting law makers know we […]

By Sen. Fred Thomas, Stevensville I have known Sharon for many years, both here in our community and as a legislative spouse and staff person at the legislature in Helena.  […]

By Diane Conradi, Whitefish   I love the “aaaaahh” moment–when you open the car door at the trailhead, breathe the air, hear the rustle of leaves, and step into the […]

By Star Jameson, Hamilton   Recently I learned some alarming facts about literacy in our country, and our valley approximates some of these figures. Although our school districts work earnestly […]

By Cindy Stergar, CEO, Montana Primary Care Association As an organization that promotes integrated primary healthcare for Montana’s most vulnerable populations, the Montana Primary Care Association strongly endorses I-185, the Tobacco Tax […]

By Tom Tunny, President, Hamilton Lions Club The Hamilton Lions Club recognizes Monday, October 15 at “White Cane Day.” Throughout the world, the long white cane is used by people […]

By Henry Fowler, Stevensville   I saw in a recent newspaper article one of the primary reasons that University of Montana’s enrollment continues to decline – poor academic priorities. With […]

By Suzanna McDougal, Hamilton   I’m writing this letter to the editor because of my belief that Laura Garber, running as an Independent in Ravalli County for Montana Senate District […]

By Kathryn QannaYahu, Helena Our federally managed public lands don’t just belong to the public within the state they are located; our federally managed public lands belong to all of the U.S. […]

By David Stover, Stevensville   I call in question the character of Sen. Tester as he is not honest and above board. I have requested information from him via email […]

By Russ Lawrence, Hamilton I am writing in support of Lyndsay Stover for Ravalli County Commissioner. Our current board of commissioners has abdicated all leadership on real county issues. While […]

By Jeff and Yvonne Gritzner, Florence   Let’s say no to “Same O, Same O” and say “Go Gorski. How refreshing it would be to have a new voice to […]

By Mary Fahnestock-Thomas-Thomas, Hamilton   Vote Democr…  Wait a minute. Is this a football game, where one side wins and the other loses? Where all the spectators go home either […]

By L.M. Mikolaichik, Darby   Offer to Ravalli County Commissioners: A peaceful resolution concerning the Hughes Creek gate. I have read in the papers that you are stating that Ravalli […]