Opinion

By Suzanna McDougal, Hamilton   I’m writing this letter to the editor because of my belief that Laura Garber, running as an Independent in Ravalli County for Montana Senate District […]

By Kathryn QannaYahu, Helena Our federally managed public lands don’t just belong to the public within the state they are located; our federally managed public lands belong to all of the U.S. […]

By David Stover, Stevensville   I call in question the character of Sen. Tester as he is not honest and above board. I have requested information from him via email […]

By Russ Lawrence, Hamilton I am writing in support of Lyndsay Stover for Ravalli County Commissioner. Our current board of commissioners has abdicated all leadership on real county issues. While […]

By Jeff and Yvonne Gritzner, Florence   Let’s say no to “Same O, Same O” and say “Go Gorski. How refreshing it would be to have a new voice to […]

By Mary Fahnestock-Thomas-Thomas, Hamilton   Vote Democr…  Wait a minute. Is this a football game, where one side wins and the other loses? Where all the spectators go home either […]

By L.M. Mikolaichik, Darby   Offer to Ravalli County Commissioners: A peaceful resolution concerning the Hughes Creek gate. I have read in the papers that you are stating that Ravalli […]

By Christin Rzasa, Stevensville   I have great sympathy for the folks who are trying to accomplish the town’s business–Mayor Dewey and Police Chief Marble–while having to deal with the juvenile […]

By Dennis Lenahan, Stevensville   There seems to be a lot said on line and in the Bitterroot Star about Stevensville law enforcement. Yet ‘Coffee with a Cop’ on September […]

By Dennis Hicks, Hamilton   Colorado’s failed experiment in legalizing marijuana has been expertly documented by an independent film company in Idaho (Sidewayz Films). The video, “Chronic State,” can be […]

By Michele Dieterich, Hamilton   Laura Jackson will listen to you. I am delighted to see Laura Jackson’s name on the ballot for Montana State Representative House District 85. Jackson […]

By Edward Sperry, Col USAF (ret), Stevensville   I hope valley veterans read this. They may not agree, but, maybe it will stir some thought. Since we will soon be voting to […]

By Patti Eldridge, Victor   If you’re tired of the politics of division and fear and anger, I urge you to vote for Laura Garber, an Independent candidate for State […]

By Bridget Johnson, Missoula   I have known Margaret Gorski for almost 20 years, and worked with her for 15 of those. I can testify that she is extremely hard-working, […]

By Sen. Fred Thomas, Stevensville   I have known Sharon for many years, both here in our community and as a legislative spouse and staff person at the legislature in […]

By Skip Kowalski, Stevensville “Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.” Someone should have told that to Matt Rosendale before he tried to smear Jon Tester’s impeccable record […]

By Charles Sleath, Hamilton It appears that Gianforte has adopted fear tactics as his campaign platform. He is trying to scare the voters into thinking Kathleen Williams and Nancy Pelosi […]

By Hughes Creek Landowners: Jay and Tracy Bugli, Wade and Charlene Cox, Violet Cox   In recent months our elected county representatives have stirred up a major public controversy over […]

By Merry Schrumpf & Archie L Thomas, Hamilton The “green decoy report” is the commissioners’ basis for requesting the attorney general and governor to investigate dark money funding of various conservation organizations. […]

By Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, Hamilton Yes, referring to the young man looking over the president’s right shoulder at the Republican campaign rally in Billings on September 6th — he made quite […]