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White fright

September 30, 2025 by Guest Post

by Bridget Dolan, Victor I tuned in ever so briefly to the Charlie Kirk memorial only to hear some Turning Point wonk proclaim (with his subservient wife by his side) […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Thanks

September 30, 2025 by Guest Post

by Arlene Helmbrecht, Victor Kudos to the staff that maintains and waters the BEAUTIFUL flowering baskets throughout the city of Hamilton. It has been a long hot summer and now […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Stevensville Mayor campaign letter

September 30, 2025 by Guest Post

by Bob Michalson, Stevensville My name is Bob Michalson, and I currently have the honor of serving as the Mayor of Stevensville. I am seeking your support to continue serving […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Our community coming together

September 30, 2025 by Guest Post

by Michelle Wilson, Haven House & Patti Doyle, Ravalli Dems Rep Thank you to all the wonderful people of the Bitterroot for generously contributing to a successful food drive benefitting Haven House […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Montana’s duty: use Article V to rein in Washington

September 30, 2025 by Guest Post

by Helen Sabin, Corvallis Montanans don’t sit around waiting for someone else to clean up a mess. We fix our own fences, balance our checkbooks, and pitch in when things […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Let ‘er buck – rodeo finally gets its rightful recognition

September 30, 2025 by Guest Post

by James Brown, Montana State Auditor & Rep. Greg Overstreet, Stevensville Last week, cowboys and cowgirls from across the Treasure State gathered in Billings for the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame dinner. […]

Filed Under: Opinion

A call for unity, civility, and character

September 23, 2025 by Guest Post

by Matthew Roth, Chair, Ravalli County Republican Central Committee As leaders of the Ravalli County Republican Central Committee, a conservative organization rooted in faith, freedom, and the Constitution, we feel […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Post-fair meeting response

September 23, 2025 by Guest Post

by Jeff Burrows, Ravalli County Commissioner I would like to respond to the September 16th article on the post-fair meeting. First off, I would like to thank all the public and […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Selective following of rules

September 23, 2025 by Guest Post

by Jim Crews, Stevensville Mayor Michalson, when he was a council member, “I’ll stick to my job as much as I can, running by the rules that I see fit.” […]

Filed Under: Opinion

To Daines re: free speech

September 23, 2025 by Guest Post

by Ruth Hazelton, Hamilton Senator Daines, free speech is under attack. Innocents are being pulled out of hallways where they are attempting to follow the rules. Appropriated funds are being […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Baffled

September 23, 2025 by Guest Post

by Thomas Tunny, Hamilton The assassination of Charlie Kirk has me baffled! This was a horrible event. Mr. Kirk should never have been killed, nor should John Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, […]

Filed Under: Opinion

The People

September 23, 2025 by Guest Post

by Mike Mercer, Hamilton Imagine a time when civilization grinds to a halt because we can’t decide to live in peace or go to war, not that we haven’t struggled […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Dismantling of America

September 23, 2025 by Guest Post

by Linda Habeck, Corvallis I believe that the media (especially social media) is working hard to dismantle America as I once knew it. With one side feeding you their agenda […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Right wing extremists

September 23, 2025 by Guest Post

by Toddy Perryman, Hamilton The report finding rightwing extremists have killed more Americans than other domestic terrorist groups vanished from the DoJ website. You can see why they’d want to […]

Filed Under: Opinion

What the heck?

September 23, 2025 by Guest Post

by K. Rian, Hamilton The testimonies and personal accounts from the Ravalli Co Fair 2025 attendees have left a worse taste in the mouth than the air from the stock […]

Filed Under: Opinion

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

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