Guest Post

I am writing this letter in response to the BRID commissioners’ outrageous statements as to the fact that the Three Mile Gravity System being a private water system. You would […]

It might have appeared as a win-win-win option. Powers that be assured you that both jobs could be accomplished. Manage the Office of Treasurer of Ravali County, also follow the […]

Montanans love to talk about how special our state is. For those from some place other than Montana, you may think that we mean our beautiful mountains, the vast golden […]

By Jim Rokosch, Stevensville “Whiskey’s for drinking. Water’s for fighting!” Most folks living in Montana have heard the familiar line more than a few times – it’s become a cliché […]

It’s a long, long way from Hamilton to Atlanta, Georgia–some 2200 miles. Yet there’s even more than 2200 miles of motorized routes proposed to be open in the Bitterroot National […]

When did recreation become ”wreck-creation”? Like most people in the Bitterroot I choose to live here because I love to be outdoors. In the winter that usually means backcountry skiing. […]

This message is for all liberals and/or non-thinkers who were too mentally handicapped to recognize blatant Administration lies before voting in the last presidential election! Those apparent lies include: 1) […]

The final week had a lot of the same atmosphere and feel of tension as did the first week when the rule book was out several times. Trouble with the […]

Star Editorial Now, about a year after having filed suit in civil court against former County Treasurer Valerie Stamey to collect $29,000 in fines that were levied against her for […]

It is a privilege to live in a community where the local weekly paper headlines a story about a man exploring and honoring his gender identity in the open. Kudos […]

I recently received a flyer in the mail from “Concerned Citizens For An Honest Fire Dept.” It had no return address or contact information as to just who these concerned […]

At every level of government, we are seeing decisions made on the basis of political expediency rather than on what is lawful. That is not how this Nation was founded, […]

There are some comments regarding Complaints about Stevensville Government. I would like to help clarify the issue if I may. I think the confusion is that there were two votes […]

Hopefully, many of you have been seeing and hearing the many exciting and positive things happening in the Darby schools. Strong feelings of pride and accomplishment among students, staff, parents […]

Regarding “Tax day thoughts,” I read Mary Fahnestock-Thomas’ contrast between two different perspectives. 1. A kid with ice cream and a parent eating one third of it. The one third […]

I’ve read comments from motorized users and cyclists regarding the BNF’s travel plan. A theme of denied access and rights taken away is common. Being locked out or being treated […]

By Diane Wright, Executive Director, American Red Cross of Montana During National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, the American Red Cross of Montana honored its volunteers and the work they do […]

So today is “tax day” and I just saw a popular comedian saying you can help your kids understand taxes by eating a third of their ice cream cone. That’s […]

I do believe in being respectful, but to receive respect you must give respect. That is the crux of the issue with the Mayor and some on Town Council. The […]

I attended the meeting to receive public comment about the airport’s Environmental Assessment on 4/16. I did this in partial requirements of the Boy Scout’s Communications Merit Badge. The engineering […]