by Helen Sabin, Corvallis Kim Dailey is running for HD 85 on a platform of hypocrisy and a stunning inability to read a spreadsheet. When asked which budget item she’d […]
Sheep Creek, yet again
by William (Bill) Campbell, Conner The music continues, and the shuffle is the same. The Forest Service is continuing its policy of non-disclosure. The proponent for the project now promises […]
Take a stand
by Anne Millbrooke, Bozeman Researchers at the University of Notre Dame studied responses from 45,000 voting-age Americans, and they found that about half of the U.S. population expresses an attitude […]
Viewpoint
by Karen “Tana” Walsh, Hamilton For a moment, step inside these shoes: You have never committed a crime, and yet you’re locked in a cage inside a windowless warehouse. You’re […]
Homeless outreach
by Dallas D. Erickson, Stevensville For many years there has been a problem with considerable numbers of people in Ravalli County being homeless. A problem that is getting worse as […]
Montana wave
by James K. Rummell, Corvallis I moved to the Bitterroot Valley from a place south of Darby almost ten years ago. When I settled here, I noticed how almost everyone […]
A vote for Kowal
by Mike Kauffman, Florence Hello neighbors, I have lived and worked in Ravalli County for 19 years. Like most folks here, I want our county commissioner to be someone who […]
Brands, sock puppets and me
by Michele Binkley Those quick to talk about “riding for the brand” often avoid telling you exactly what their brand is. To get myself grounded, I like to remind myself […]
No out-of-state money
by Archie Thomas Primary voters of Ravalli County, you have control of outside money influence in this primary election June 2nd. • Do not vote for candidates supported by Americans […]
Montanans are not dupes
by David Bedey Today I’m addressing an issue that should trouble all Montanans, regardless of party affiliation—the disgusting goings on in this year’s Republican primary. Like many of you, I […]
The question to be asked!
by Helen Sabin, Corvallis Here’s the question Bitterrooters should be asking: What exactly does Americans for Prosperity see in two relatively unknown and not too competent candidates, Kathy Love and […]
Vote to fight sexual violence
by Lea Bossler, Carlton To say that Montana’s children and women are in grave danger as a direct result of government corruption and incompetence is not an exaggeration. Luckily for […]
Disabled
by William (Bill) Campbell, Conner As I parked under a sign that acknowledged my personal deficiencies, reality parked with me. The distinction provided by this one word is a result […]
Endorsement for Forstag
by Karen Wickersham, Missoula I wholeheartedly endorse Sam Forstag for the Western Montana US House seat. As a dedicated working man, former smokejumper, and union leader, Sam is committed to […]
The hidden public health costs of data centers
by Julia Ryder RN, Bozeman, Anita Taylor MD, Helena, Lori Byron MD, Red Lodge and Haley Yarborough, Missoula When most of us think about climate change and public health in […]
The hard work of addressing affordability
by Steve Schmidt, Darby Nearly every politician these days has affordability as a plank in their campaign platform. However, that position is meaningless unless realistic and meaningful solutions are pursued. […]
The crisis of wealth
by Steve Schmidt, Darby It is both disingenuous and cruel to demand further austerity from struggling Americans while the national debt balloons. Republican politicians regularly plead poverty when it comes […]
Purity test
by Lois Klement, Corvallis I have recently learned a new term. Purity Test. A political “purity test” is a strict ideological standard used by political groups to determine if a […]
Good for me, but not for thee
by William Rowe, Hamilton Do we all remember the Bitterroot Star article from now Mayor Jim Crews about election manipulation back in August of 2025? Well, it seems nothing changes […]
Pay it forward: investing in Stevensville’s future
by Jon Konen, Superintendent, Stevensville Strong schools are built on a simple, timeless culture: putting students first. When we surround our children with support at home and excellence at school, […]