Opinion

By David Leslie, Corvallis Laura Merrill proposes to work on real issues that affect us in Ravalli County: protecting our public lands; how to accommodate the influx of new residents without […]

By Ryan Busse, Kalispell To my fellow hunters and anglers, there are people trying to lock you out of your favorite spots. In November it’s time to vote like your access […]

By Hillery Daily, Darby My father was a proud Korean war veteran. He died 2-1/2 years ago and although I miss him every day, I am glad that he doesn’t have […]

By Scott Turner, Corvallis I’m sure I’m not the only one wondering what a real pandemic looks like. First off, an explanation of a concept that I use as an important […]

By Marty Essen, Victor In 2013, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal famously warned his fellow Republicans, “We must stop being the stupid party.” Well . . . it was a nice try. […]

By William Frankenberger, Stevensville Some people vote on the likability of a candidate instead of considering their policies. When you vote for your President, I hope you will consider how your […]

By Judy Hoy, Stevensville President Trump misleadingly said Covid-19 was a “hoax,” immediately after doctors briefed him on how serious and deadly the virus would be. Consequently, thousands of people are […]

By Paula Freston, Victor If only the Federal “Sunshine Act” applied to political contributions as well as meetings! Unfortunately, it doesn’t. Dark money, those political contributions from undisclosed sources, poses a […]

By John Grant, Hamilton Pence, Gianforte, Daines and Rosendale all distanced themselves from the shadow, extremist, conspiracy pandering Qanon. Will Manzella do the same? Extremism on any and all sides has […]

By Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, Hamilton A recent letter in the Star took issue with some earlier letters that have called all Democrats evil — communists, socialists, “murderers, thieves,” to which apparently some […]

By Mark Van Loon, Hamilton If you get overtime after 8 hours, thank a unionist. If you get paid holidays, thank a unionist. If you get paid sick days, thank a […]

By Brenda DeGrazio, Florence After Governor Bullock’s action to allow the counties the decision to hold mail ballot elections, National Republicans and the Montana Republican Party filed a lawsuit to […]

By Kathleen Rogers and Dr. Anne Bowser World Honey Bee Day came and went, but it wasn’t a celebration: over 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction. Thanks to […]

By Michael Lesner, Corvallis Face masks are ineffective and are driven by politics, not science, in Washington D.C. I wonder if the PIO who works at the Ravalli County Health […]

By Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, Hamilton From the very beginning, the US Constitution has mandated a counting of the US population at least once every 10 years. The object is to make sure […]

By Paul Kink, Stevensville A statement from a Gold Star family member on Donald Trump’s referring to military personnel killed in action as “Losers and Suckers”: I was visiting with my […]

By Diane Thomas-Rupert, Stevensville We all know he said it. We have heard him say loser about John McCain, various generals and others who have served in the military, so please […]

By Doug Bohn, Stevensville I write to state my objections to this proposed development at Logan and Middle Burnt Fork. My concerns are: First, the impacts on ground and surface waters. […]

By Dave Hurtt, Florence We can do better!  It matters to Ravalli County who we elect. In the 2019 session, state legislators passed an economic development bill that is having a […]

By Laura Merrill, candidate HD 87, Stevensville I read with interest your response to Linda’s Schmitt’s letter, “Vote for Person, Not Party.” I thank you for your contribution toward passing legislation […]