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 […]
Opinion
Rusk vs Manzella – Past Acts & Present Integrity
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 […]
Something worth thinking about
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 […]
An honest politician?
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 […]
Thanks for defeating college levy
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 […]
‘Dirty’ politics
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 […]
Ravalli County MAGA Committee: the real RINOs!
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 […]
Support for Rusk
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 […]
Support for Welborn for PSC
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 […]
Political hostility
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 […]
Support for Trap Club
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 […]
A simple guide for behavior
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 […]
Exposing ‘Dirty Thirty’ mailing
by Marc L. Sabin, Corvallis It seems to me that the John Birch America First organization has plenty of money to spend on mailings and ads of all kinds. One of […]
Support for Rusk
by Melva Neal, Stevensville Those who want power and control over the politics of the valley are stopping at NOTHING to win the current elections including targeting children with their vile […]
Expansion of city limits
by Joe Petrusaitis, Hamilton For the past 20 years, previous administrations, plus laws passed by previous councils, have supported annexation for water and sewer services. Grants are usually given for repairs […]
Meet the Bitterroot Forest Collaborative
by Michelle Long Standing on a meadow high in the Sapphires, my dog resting nearby, I breathe deeply and smile. The hillside is a carpet of arrowleaf balsamroot. My gaze […]
The truth matters
by Tony Hudson, Stevensville Theresa Manzella, candidate for reelection in Senate District 44, loudly proclaims “Voting Records Matter.” Fair enough. So do ethics. But when it comes to ethical behavior, she […]
Montana Senate seat
by David Stover, Stevensville I find it hilarious that all the “ranchers” and others are campaigning for Jon Tester for re-election to the US Senate by besmirching his opponent Sheehy as […]
Thanks for library soiree
by Jane Lambert, Stevensville I would like to thank Laura Frazee-Sonsteng and her crew for putting on the Spring Soiree, which benefited the North Valley Public Library, and many of us […]
Support for Overstreet
by Mac Sosa, Stevensville Police Chief (Ret.), Spring, Texas Greg Overstreet is a candidate for the state Legislature in Montana. He has volunteered his time to be the attorney coach for the […]