Opinion

by Helen Sabin, Corvallis Theresa Manzella is “in a pickle.”  She is so desperate to win the SD44 seat that she resorts to:  1.    Telling BIG fibs about other legislators […]

by Doug Bohn, Victor On the ballot is a rare opportunity for citizens to review the current form of county government. Naturally, the government is not in favor of this, as […]

by Scott Fisher, Stevensville A roundabout at Bell Crossing and 93? I come from a land of roundabouts and find them to be a great traffic control. But not here.   […]

by Nathan Rusk, Corvallis My name is Nathan Rusk, I am writing today to address the lies that have been spread about my father Wayne in the height of his race […]

by Susan Devlin, Stevensville This is in regards to the article in this week’s Bitterroot Star regarding the political practice complaints filed against Michalson. In his answer, he says that, I’m […]

by Andrew Luibrand, Stevensville ​​I want to encourage fellow Convention of States (COS) supporters to not be “one issue voters” on COS. Please look at the whole voting record of candidates. […]

by Emma Lou Elliot, Stevensville In this current political environment that we find ourselves in regarding our town, county, and state, do you ever wonder and ask yourself about the WHYs […]

by Mark Snider, Hamilton We pledge allegiance to the American flag and what it stands for at many public events and most government meetings. The word “allegiance” means to to be […]

by Christine O’Connor, Stevensville Believe people when they show you who they are. Double down when they tell you in their own unscripted words. Then, compare their behavior to the Kindergarten […]

by Steve Hall, Florence My following of political candidates has brought Wayne Rusk to my door in the previous state election and again this year as he is challenging Theresa […]

by Luanne Cathey, Hamilton Last year, Americans spent nearly $3 billion on pyrotechnics in celebrations of the Fourth of July. We learned that here in Hamilton, they are hoping to raise […]

by James Mollander, Florence I have to say I am impressed with our Ravalli County Senator, Mrs. Manzella. I called about the issue I am having with the State Fish and […]

by Penney Howe (for) Ravalli County Republican Women THANK YOU, Joan, for the engaging conversation on the issue of the college as well as the levy. We believe that it […]

by Terry Nelson, Stevensville I read an ad in the Bitterroot Star Voter Guide by the Ravalli County Republican Central Committee about the “dirty thirty.” I am saddened at what has […]

by Margaret Gorski, Stevensville I want to thank the Bitterroot Star for providing a public service with their Primary Election Insert. It is 20 pages filled with advertisements and articles written […]

by Christine O’Connor, Stevensville Running for office, choosing your candidate and serving in the State Legislature have something basic in common. They all involve taking a risk. It’s a risk to […]

by Senator Duane Ankney (ret), Colstrip I’m writing this letter in support of Republican candidate Jeff Welborn for PSC Commissioner District #3. I have known Jeff for over 20 years and […]

by Dana Gentry, Corvallis The divisiveness in our current political scene is undeniably disconcerting. At the root is a very powerful minority of Americans that reject the core principles upon which […]

by Mark Oswald, President, Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Association The Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Association would like to go on record to support keeping the Hamilton Trap Club at […]

by Nancy Jennings, Florence Stopping in the Stevensville P.O. earlier this week, I noticed a multi-page flyer regarding Wayne Rusk, state senate candidate, in the junk mail bin. Someone placed it […]