Guest Post

by Sheryl Olson, Hamilton I commend the Bitterroot Star and specifically, Michael Howell, for his “Environmental Journal” regarding the Sheep Creek Mine, and his “words of caution and a plea.” […]

by Roger Mitchell, Stevensville “It’s a big club and you ain’t in it.” – George Carlin  I have been reading through the website at US Critical Materials (https://uscriticalmaterials.com/). Repeatedly, the […]

by Scott Osterman, Senior Advisor, U.S. Critical Materials I read Michael Howell’s recent column in the Bitterroot Star with interest and concern, not because I dismiss the questions he raises, […]

by William (Bill) Campbell, Conner Politics, having been defined as the Fine Art of Deception, is perpetual rather than seasonal and, as a result, offers little opportunity for meaningful analysis […]

by Dennis Lenahan, Post 94 Scholarship Chair Excellent article about the American Legion Constitutional Essay Contest in the December 10 Bitterroot Star. Good job, Nancy from Ravalli Post 47, Hamilton. […]

by Bill Cavanaugh, Corvallis Try to keep in mind that the Party making unfounded claims that President Trump is a “threat to Democracy” are actively electing communists and socialists.

by David Leslie, Corvallis On December 9, the Corvallis School Board approved the establishment of a club at Corvallis High School called “Club America,” acknowledged to be part of a […]

by Larry Keogh, Hamilton So, today I am in receipt of a campaign letter from our Congressman Ryan Zinke. Along with the blah, blah, blah of political blah, blah, blah, […]

by Bob Williams, Stevensville Somebody got to Senators Daines, and Sheehy, and Representatives Zinke, and Downing. They came out against fast tracking Sheep Creek mine exploration. Days later they did […]

by Tom Tunny, Hamilton “Peace on Earth, Goodwill toward Men”… a sentiment not very often adhered to these days! Let’s hope the spirit of Christmas and the dawn of the […]

by Sheryl Olson, Hamilton I am simply dazzled by the amazing generosity of the Stock Farm in hosting the Christmas celebration on Thursday at the Fairgrounds. We attended with two […]

Lisa DeMoss (on behalf of all of the staff), North Valley Public Library ​​The mission of the North Valley Public Library is to strengthen and support our community. As 2025 comes […]

by Ruth Hazelton, Hamilton Senator, our president’s strikes in the southern seas are not cool. Congress didn’t and wouldn’t authorize such actions, and they are totally beyond your authority to […]

by Marilyn Wolff, Stevensville When is Trump, after a chaotic one year in office, going take responsibility for his policies and quit blaming Biden who left office with a 3 […]

by William (Bill) Campbell, Conner An observation might be that the fox is in the chicken house.   Those promoting the Sheep Creek Mining proposal are basing their activity on […]

by Mark Van Loon, Hamilton After three years, the company behind the proposed Sheep Creek mine, USCM, finally engaged with Ravalli County citizens. Well, sort of… Speaking for USCM was […]

by Jerry Esmay, Stevensville I think it’s time to speak my opinion again (if that’s still permitted?) Everywhere I look in this great country, I see RED flags waving – […]

by Bill Lussenheide, Florence In 1906, the United States finally decided that maybe—just maybe—it should tell people when their “medicinal miracle tonic” was actually half heroin, a dash of opium, […]

by Chris Scranton, Stevensville Roadless areas are what Montana is all about. Let’s protect them. Magical, memorable experiences happen in Montana’s backcountry: A hike to a majestic vantage point just […]

by Helen Sabin, Corvallis The right of citizens to choose their own representatives—local, state, and federal—is not simply a tradition; it is the constitutional foundation of our system of self-government.  […]