Guest Post

by Luanne Cathey, Hamilton Last year, Americans spent nearly $3 billion on pyrotechnics in celebrations of the Fourth of July. We learned that here in Hamilton, they are hoping to raise […]

by James Mollander, Florence I have to say I am impressed with our Ravalli County Senator, Mrs. Manzella. I called about the issue I am having with the State Fish and […]

by Penney Howe (for) Ravalli County Republican Women THANK YOU, Joan, for the engaging conversation on the issue of the college as well as the levy. We believe that it […]

by Terry Nelson, Stevensville I read an ad in the Bitterroot Star Voter Guide by the Ravalli County Republican Central Committee about the “dirty thirty.” I am saddened at what has […]

by Margaret Gorski, Stevensville I want to thank the Bitterroot Star for providing a public service with their Primary Election Insert. It is 20 pages filled with advertisements and articles written […]

by Christine O’Connor, Stevensville Running for office, choosing your candidate and serving in the State Legislature have something basic in common. They all involve taking a risk. It’s a risk to […]

by Senator Duane Ankney (ret), Colstrip I’m writing this letter in support of Republican candidate Jeff Welborn for PSC Commissioner District #3. I have known Jeff for over 20 years and […]

by Dana Gentry, Corvallis The divisiveness in our current political scene is undeniably disconcerting. At the root is a very powerful minority of Americans that reject the core principles upon which […]

by Mark Oswald, President, Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Association The Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Association would like to go on record to support keeping the Hamilton Trap Club at […]

by Nancy Jennings, Florence Stopping in the Stevensville P.O. earlier this week, I noticed a multi-page flyer regarding Wayne Rusk, state senate candidate, in the junk mail bin. Someone placed it […]

by Marc L. Sabin, Corvallis It seems to me that the John Birch America First organization has plenty of money to spend on mailings and ads of all kinds. One of […]

by Melva Neal, Stevensville Those who want power and control over the politics of the valley are stopping at NOTHING to win the current elections including targeting children with their vile […]

by Joe Petrusaitis, Hamilton For the past 20 years, previous administrations, plus laws passed by previous councils, have supported annexation for water and sewer services. Grants are usually given for repairs […]

by Tony Hudson, Stevensville Theresa Manzella, candidate for reelection in Senate District 44, loudly proclaims “Voting Records Matter.” Fair enough. So do ethics. But when it comes to ethical behavior, she […]

by David Stover, Stevensville I find it hilarious that all the “ranchers” and others are campaigning for Jon Tester for re-election to the US Senate by besmirching his opponent Sheehy as […]

by Jane Lambert, Stevensville I would like to thank Laura Frazee-Sonsteng and her crew for putting on the Spring Soiree, which benefited the North Valley Public Library, and many of us […]

by Mac Sosa, Stevensville Police Chief (Ret.), Spring, Texas Greg Overstreet is a candidate for the state Legislature in Montana. He has volunteered his time to be the attorney coach for the […]

by Helen Sabin, Corvallis First, Michele Binkley is highly respected in the legislature by both sides as well as the leadership in Helena because she uses common sense and does a […]

by Mark Van Loon, Hamilton Seems like it’s always ‘election season’ but now we’re actually in an election year. The ads and messages are overwhelming. And pretty much everyone running for […]

by Pat Earnest, Stevensville As voting begins, I would like to point out a few things that I use to help me determine who to vote for. I want someone who […]