Come this November, I will have voted in local, county, borough, state and national elections for 50 years as a registered independent voter in three states. Researching the deeds and […]
Judges support Judge Langton
This letter is in support of District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton. We feel this is one of the most important elective offices in Ravalli County. We as judges whole-heartedly endorse […]
Support for Arntzen
Spending on K-12 education takes up most of Montana’s state budget, and a significant portion of local property taxes also go to our schools. More importantly, educating our children is […]
Stevensville sets an example for Ravalli County
By Skip Kowalski, President, Bitterrooters for Planning Credit goes to Stevensville for updating its growth policy. Who knows where it will go or how well it will be received, […]
Response to Wilson
I would like to reply to Grace Wilson’s letter “If you do not like Trump” printed in the Bitterroot Star on October 12. I feel she and I want the […]
Support for Trump
Both major party presidential candidates have serious electability issues! Both have large egos. First – Trump has been accused of having temperamental issues, as well as negative female sexuality issues. […]
Think long and hard
November 8 could be the most important election in the lives of our descendants. They are the ones who will be most affected by our massive debt and leaders who […]
Making our public lands safer
Montana, as all of us who live here know, is a remarkable state, blessed with extraordinary natural resources. Glacier National Park is a jewel. Montana’s water network feeds the continent’s […]
Sportsmen, beware!
This year’s elections could have a huge and lasting impact on those of us that enjoy the benefits of our state’s river systems, including our beloved Bitterroot. Running for Supreme […]
Support for I-177
This election, more than any other, will tell the world what kind of people live in Montana. Should Donald Trump win our state, history will forever see us as a […]
Against I-177
Who is behind the anti-trapping Initiative, I-177? This threat to Montana’s hunting and trapping heritage is being driven by out-of-state animal rights activist groups such as PETA, ASPCA, Humane Society, […]
Response to Wood
I am writing in response to Floyd Wood’s letter of October 26. Floyd Wood stated that lethal conibear traps are used only in water, thus no one need be concerned […]
Veterans Day invitation
I would like to remind readers that November 11, 2016, is Veterans Day. This is the annual opportunity for members of our society to thank those who have served in […]
Don’t vote for Myers
In regards to Robert Myers’ candidacy for District Judge: Before casting your ballot, please remember that Myers is the legal representative/lawsuit creator for Ravalli County’s ex-appointed treasurer Valerie Addis/Scott/Stamey. In […]
Support for Chilcott
I am asking you to please join me in supporting Greg Chilcott in his bid for re-election as County Commissioner from District 2. Greg understands Ravalli County and has a […]
Time for new local leadership
Do you remember the Legacy Ranch Subdivision proposal that the Ravalli County Commissioners approved in 2013? This approval was despite many meetings and comments from thousands of people who were […]
Towards peace
Veterans For Peace have posted the following reflections on celebrating Veterans Day this year: Over the last several years, Veterans For Peace chapters have taken the lead in celebrating Armistice […]
Support for Smith, Hoffman
The purpose of government is to protect the people from the rich and powerful. Let’s see, the Republican Party may gain a few seats in the Montana Senate, and lose […]
Support for Lake
Bob Lake is Montana’s last chance to have a practical, experienced voice on the PSC. Bob is a man of integrity, a business man who owned and operated Lakeland feeds […]
Morally unfit
Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for President, is morally unfit for any position of public trust or influence. A video tape has exposed Trump as a sexual predator. He bragged […]