Opinion

  I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to Myla Yahraus. The fishing access at Stevi has been a part of my life for close to 30 years. […]

  In researching history of National Forest Rangers and Supervisors, it is interesting to note that they protected, preserved and guarded what was in their district, while at the same […]

  When you get a big tax return, it’s tempting to spend it right away on a gift or vacation. But we all know it’s responsible to use the savings […]

By Marilyn Wolff, Stevensville   The January 10, 2018 issue of the Bitterroot Star brought out the special interest opinion pieces, claiming the release of five WSAs is good for […]

  Senator Jennifer Fielder, Thompson Falls, angered by Washington state for stopping trapping on public lands, came to Montana to trap. Montanans attempted to stop trapping on public lands, that […]

  In 1977 Congress passed the Montana Wilderness Study Act (MWSA). This Act identified nine areas in the state of Montana that were to be studied for their potential to […]

By Hans McPherson, Stevensville, President, Montana Farm Bureau Federation   Senator Daines recently introduced S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act. This bill would release five “Wilderness […]

  I am a Republican who is actually serious about balancing the budget, a rarity. I have said for many years the Democrats buy their votes with handouts to their […]

  The case of Buckley v. Valeo was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court over 40 years ago. It allowed individuals to spend an unlimited amount of their own money […]

  In response to your article regarding Brian Gum and his son illegally shooting bull elk along Home Acres Road (December 27, 2017): I was extremely disappointed to hear Mr. […]

  Dr. Christensen was our family doctor and we were very happy with him. The way the trial turned out was unbelievable. My wife and I went to the trial […]

By Bob Brown, Whitefish   As a young high school American government teacher, I compared our system to an automobile that was useful if it could start, speed up, slow […]

  Is Steve Daines working against Montana? He voted for a bill to repeal the ACA, which according to the CBO, if passed, would have left 16 million Americans uninsured […]

  Dr. Christensen was an excellent family doctor who cared more about his patients than he cared about making money. When our son was 8 years old he broke his […]

  If you’ve gotten your license renewed at the Stevensville Driver Services office, you’ve likely spent more than a few moments admiring the beautiful clerk’s desk in the corner. It […]

  There has been a lot said lately about Dr. Chris Christensen. I feel, however, like we mostly heard the prosecutors’ side during the trial. I think it only fair […]

  Big hugs and thanks to all who attended Tuesday’s menorah lighting. The Sheriff and a Board member attended! … along with about 100 others. Rabbi Nash led about 100 […]

By Pat Earnest, Hamilton   We have a golden opportunity for the rural families in Montana called the tax reform that is being discussed in Washington, but more importantly, where […]

By Elliott Oppenheim, MD, JD, LLM Health Law, Florence    Recently, as I prepared to perform on my trumpet, I watched a music teacher in Ravalli County rehearse kindergartners’ Christmas […]

  Recently I received two replies from letters I sent to Senator Daines. Both of his emails are detailed form letters praising the Senate tax bill. One word is missing […]