Guest Post

Jennifer Ray has my support for Ravalli County Justice of the Peace, Dept. 1 because experience counts. Justice Courts routinely deal with citizen’s rights and property and applies the laws […]

Clear Choice. After attending local forums and discussing, personally, the issues with commissioner candidates, I see a clear choice in one of the races. If you believe, as I do, […]

Jennifer Bedey Ray grew up just down the street from my home, and I know her and her family very well. Her record of lifelong service to others in our […]

It’s been a tough sell, trying to convince voters that the Fairgrounds need the financial help that the proposed 5-mill levy will bring. Especially here in Hamilton where we are […]

I am James Youso, Democratic candidate for House District 85. I believe in our system of government and believe it is our duty as citizens to make government work for […]

This upcoming election provides a chance for a turning point in our county. We have the opportunity to reverse the gross mismanagement of our county that has occurred over the […]

Remember, he was appointed, not elected (no matter what his signs say). From his actions, it’s painfully apparent that in exchange for his appointment by his buddies Foss and Stoltz, […]

I have known Clint Burson and his wife for nearly four years, a length of time that has brought them into my home, and brought me and my fiancé into […]

Our own Jeanette Rankin was first elected to Congress (as a Republican from Montana) in 1916, putting a crack in the traditional mold of male legislators and money politics. She […]

I am one of the candidates for “City of Hamilton Local Government Review Commissioner.” Who is Derrell Poole? Why is Derrell interested in this position and what he may offer […]

This election is a shameful example of who not to vote for. Just for fun. Ryan Zinke received an A- rating from the NRA, not a b- like John Lewis […]

By Carla McDonald, Stevensville I was hired by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as the Main Street Manager for Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in particular to keep Wal-mart from coming […]

Montana Electric Cooperatives Association (MECA), of which Ravalli Electric Coop (REC) is a member, opposes carbon pollution limits and the clean energy that would occur as a result. Our national […]

The Stevensville Playhouse Board would like to thank the Stevensville community and our many volunteers and members for a successful opening of our 2014-2015 season. “Oliver” received an amazing response […]

Times have been tough and most people have scaled back on expenses. Not so with government agencies. Solution? Just “tax” more. In my business I am seeing senior citizens forced […]

I am glad to hear that the “Ravalli County Fairgrounds” has plans to invest in infrastructure and improvements of the fairgrounds. The fairgrounds is in need of major repairs and […]

There are 19 people who would like to sit on the very important Government Study Commission. Only five will be elected. I submit that I, Ron Stoker, am qualified to […]

The season of politics is upon us and it is time to consider some of the issues, situations, and qualifications of the candidates running for office this November. In the […]

What matters when you vote for a Justice of the Peace? Justice is such a tricky word – depending on which side you speak to. We create laws to define […]

Jennifer Bedey Ray has worked for Ravalli County Justice Court as my Court Administrator for over 12 years. She is running for Justice of the Peace, Department #1, the position […]