Some thoughts after having attended the County Commissioners meeting on the Bitterroot Valley Resource Plan: From the truck on the cover to the innumerable references to traditional culture and […]
Facts tell different story about BNF logging
A recent article in a couple local daily newspapers describes the first Ravalli County Commissioner meeting held about a natural resource use plan concocted by a few disgruntled Bitterrooters. […]
Kubista wrong about wolves
Keith Kubista’s May 23rd “Featured Letter” is just another effort by a wolf-hating minority to drive the issue in Montana. Kubista claimed ungulate populations are crashing across the state, […]
Support for Lone Rock
My husband Dave and I, Babe Brandon just got done reading the letter that Dan Metully, Stevensville wrote. That was a great letter. We have known Dan for a […]
Support for Presswood
Whether you know her as “Maureen Draper Presswood” or simply as “Mo”, she is running for Ravalli County Clerk of District Court. She is more than just a name […]
Support for Trautwein
We have known Paige Allen Trautwein for fifteen years and what has impressed us most is her hard work and determination to do her very best job in whatever […]
Support for Presswood
Whether you know her as “Maureen Draper Presswood” or simply as “Mo”, she is running for Ravalli County Clerk of District Court. She is more than just a name […]
Thomas on wrong track
So now Fred Thomas wants us to get on the right track, and elect him as state senator again. We should remember the track Thomas took us on when he […]
Support for Thomas
I would like to thank Mike K. for his insight on Fred Thomas and for noticing the sign at my business. Yes, Mike, Fred’s connections to small business are very […]
Questions about Thomas’ sincerity
Recently, I attended a public forum sponsored by the Ravalli County GOP where citizens were encouraged to meet candidates and speak with them directly about issues of concern. One of […]
Re: Thomas on property rights
This is part of an easement served on me by Fred Thomas: The purpose of this easement is to provide for the planting of evergreen trees on property owned by […]
Support for MacLaren
When you go to the polls next week, you really need to consider who you want to represent you, your county, and the state. Do you wish to have a […]
Support for Lake
The primary election season is almost over. I am concerned about the possibility of another four years of having a public service commissioner who puts her own personal agenda […]
Support for Pearson
Recent financial reports of our Public Service Commission candidates draws a bright line between them. Chris Griel had five donors (one was PSC Chairman Travis Kavulla). Chris did not […]
Quit convicting marijuana users
By Anne Ward, Corvallis I support restructuring the drug policy in the USA for fiscal and social reasons. I am heartened to see a petition circulating in Montana to put […]
Swim lesson signups Sign up now for all Summer Swim Sessions at the Bitterroot Aquatic Center. All sessions run Monday through Thursday for two weeks. Session 1: June 18th-June […]
Corvallis plans big Memorial Day celebration
Corvallis American Legion Post #91 and the Ladies Auxiliary will host the 92nd annual Corvallis Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2012. This year the parade […]
Purdys win national volunteer award
Retirees Craig and Marjorie Purdy from Stevensville have been named BLM National Volunteer Award winners for 2012. They will be honored at a ceremony on May 24 in Washington […]
Stevensville youth honored for volunteerism
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honored Montana’s top two youth volunteers of 2012 on Sunday during its 17th annual State Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Emily Jones, 13, of […]
RML scientists research tick-borne diseases in West Africa
By Carlotta Grandstaff As a young man, Dr. Tom Schwan spent two years in Kenya, serving in the Peace Corps. Like many travelers and expatriates who live and work […]


