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Thoughts on DC crime

September 16, 2025 by Guest Post

by Roger Radermacher, Hamilton I just turned off the news after listening to people ranting and raving about the goings on in DC with the Guard who are there to […]

Filed Under: Opinion

To Montana Congressional Delegation

September 16, 2025 by Guest Post

by Gary Swartz, Missoula I realize that your national Republican bosses cautioned you about holding Town Hall meetings during the August recess, I believe that your decision to do that […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Puff of smoke

September 16, 2025 by Guest Post

by Tatjana Horton, Hamilton Some people tend to live life in a frenzy of emotion. They think by voicing their strong opinion, usually with condescending words, they are taking a […]

Filed Under: Opinion

9/11 almost forgotten in Stevensville

September 16, 2025 by Guest Post

by Jerry Esmay, Stevensville Thanks to the Stevensville Police Department and the Fort Owen, Post 94 of the American Legion for putting together a last-minute ceremony to remind us of […]

Filed Under: Opinion

A big thank you

September 16, 2025 by Guest Post

by Grace Wilson, Stevensville A big thank you to all those involved in putting out the flags along the Stevensville pathway. A great way to remember the 9/11 terrorist attack. […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Assassin betrayed us all

September 16, 2025 by Guest Post

by Ravalli County Democratic Central Committee: Linda Schmitt, Bill Jones, Bob Stone, Diane Jones, Gil Gale, Brenda Allington, Wayne Adair, Brenda Bolton, Margaret Gorski, Skip Kowalski  The assassin betrayed us […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Hateful rhetoric from politicians, universities

September 16, 2025 by Guest Post

by Richard Parker, Stevensville They (the violent left) murdered Charlie Kirk but, as someone said, “they have created a million more Charlie Kirks.” The left includes Antifa, BLM, all the […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Time to wake up

September 16, 2025 by Guest Post

by Toddy Perryman, Hamilton The late comedian George Carlin once said, “It’s called the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it.” A Wall Street Journal–NORC poll […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Overstreet at it again

September 9, 2025 by Guest Post

by Evan Schroedel, Florence Greg Overstreet is at it again. Our recent transplant from Washington state and first-term legislator for House District 88 has been making the rounds at the […]

Filed Under: Opinion

To Sen. Daines:

September 9, 2025 by Guest Post

by Ruth Hazelton, Hamilton Senator Daines, the survivors of the horrific Epstein abuses are pleading for release of ALL the files. You will be voting up or down on the […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Climate change

September 9, 2025 by Guest Post

by John Schneeberger, Hamilton Misinformation is widespread on the Internet, case in point Joe Rogan‘s interview with Mel Gibson, where the topic was climate change. Not that either are experts […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Trump Effect 12

September 9, 2025 by Guest Post

by Linda Schmitt, Corvallis Trump is trying to disembowel the United States. He’s trying to destroy your health. He’s after your money. He is waging war on women. He is […]

Filed Under: Opinion

What’s the plan?

September 9, 2025 by Guest Post

by Jane Lambert, Stevensville Lib letters to the editor are hysterical and hysterically absurd and laughable. Liberal Democrats, we know full well you hate President Trump, but hatred is not […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Need some fun?

September 9, 2025 by Guest Post

by Syble Solomon, Hamilton We just discovered ARTSPACE! This amazing place is in Explore the Arts Gallery (corner of Main and S. 7th in Hamilton) and is great for kids […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Rebuttal to article

September 9, 2025 by Guest Post

by Jim Crews, Stevensville I suppose I should be somewhat concerned about what John Dowd penned in his front page personal opinion piece. What really concerns me is the fact […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Open letter to commissioners

September 2, 2025 by Guest Post

by Fran Milano, Hamilton RE: Changing entry rules/deadlines at the Ravalli County Fair I’m not sure who’s lamebrained idea it was to extend the entry deadlines at the Ravalli County […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Bitterroot embarrassment

September 2, 2025 by Guest Post

by David Leslie, Corvallis The 2025 Ravalli County Fair is history, and by all I’ve heard, a very successful event. Thank you Melissa Saville. But I write to highlight an […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Shameful leaders

September 2, 2025 by Guest Post

by David Leslie, Corvallis This is an open letter, in the hopes that the winds will carry it to the addressees. To all the CEO’s, the senators and congressmen, the […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Despicable Trump

September 2, 2025 by Guest Post

by Carlotta Grandstaff, Hamilton Donald Trump’s recent failed attempt at international diplomacy in Alaska was notable for a few things. He apparently doesn’t know that Alaska is a U.S. state, […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Chaos

September 2, 2025 by Guest Post

by Thomas Tunny, Hamilton CHAOS – “Complete disorder and confusion” or more simply put, “Donald Trump”! President Trump relies on disorder, confusion, and obfuscation to control the narrative of what […]

Filed Under: Opinion

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