Opinion

By Amy Robinson, Dave Chadwick and Kt Miller   On Aug. 15, Congressman Greg Gianforte hosted an invitation-only roundtable discussion in Lewistown with representatives of 11 organizations to discuss his […]

By Jim Hamilton, Florence   I’ve been a resident of Western Montana for almost fifty years and I just now realize that both Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi also reside […]

By Barbara Gulick, Billings   Last month, Senator Tester asked Kathy Kraninger tough but fair questions to see if she would fulfill the Consumer Bureau’s mandate and protect consumers in […]

By Suzanna McDougal, Hamilton   I’ve been fortunate to have floated the Smith River a couple times. It is very special and so popular, that it is the only river […]

By Dennis Hicks, Hamilton   We can expect a hotly contested Senate confirmation hearing for Supreme Court appointee, Brett Kavanaugh, resembling a House of Commons brouhaha. Expect some yelling and […]

By Doug Bohn, Victor   I want to congratulate Keith Kubista on his guest comment in the Bitterroot Star published 8/29/2018.  This exceptional letter confirms “brevity is the sign of […]

By Sen. Fred Thomas, Majority Leader, Stevensville   There’s an old saying that “sunlight is the best disinfectant.” Unfortunately, in recent attempts to shine a light on dark money in Montana, […]

By Chris Martin, Hamilton   I agree compromise is not the solution. I disagree that returning to a “Constitutional Republic” is the solution. America’s Constitution and Republic are exactly what […]

By Dee Gibney, Hamilton   I find the behavior appalling of the Democratic party toward Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. What happened to our nation where we wanted good moral […]

By Chris Love, Corvallis   To build community, vote for Laura Garber for Senate District 43.   If you live in Senate District 43 and believe building a better community […]

By John Mumma, Missoula   Margaret Gorski is currently a candidate for House District 88. I have known and worked with her for many years. She is a very compassionate […]

By Bill LaCroix, Victor   Have any potholes that need fixing? You might be interested to know that, instead of fixing potholes, your Ravalli Co. Commissioners are investing time and […]

By Marilyn Wolff, Stevensville   MCA-7-5-2011 describes Montana Commissioner Duties and Powers. It looks like Ravalli County Commissioners have branched out from Valerie Stamey-type-decisions and lawsuits to influence decisions on […]

By Deanna Marshall, Hamilton   In 2015 vape shops across Montana showed up in Helena to help pass a bill that would separate vaping products from tobacco products, because there […]

By Tom Puchlerz, Stevensville   For decades, hunters in Ravalli County have been blocked off from reaching our public lands in the Bitterroot National Forest by an illegal gate on […]

By Sharon Greef and Margaret Gorski, Candidates for HD88   It is with sadness that we write this letter. When you put your name on a ballot, you know you […]

By Jane Lambert, Stevensville   The Montana State “County Weed Control Act” is 16 pages long. It covers in very explicit detail how county governments are to control their noxious […]

By Roger Mitchell, Stevensville   Increasing population in the Bitterroot has created a situation which the town of Stevensville will have to address sooner or later—namely, traffic flow at the […]

By Sharon Greef, Florence   I think most of us have heard of the initiative I-186 that will be on our November ballot. I-186, if passed, will affect our state […]

By Edward Gannon, Darby   I read with some humor, JC Howell’s letter opposing the new River Regulations. He starts by stating he has fished the Bitterroot for over 20 […]