Opinion

After reading several leftist letters to the Bitterroot Star editor, I must respond. One called Trump a racist, another suggested that “don’t just accept the rhetoric as gospel,” another doubted […]

The Trump Administration is calling the (more or less) permanent protection of public lands belonging to the people of the United States a land grab. It would seem to be […]

My dad’s grandmother lived more than 80 years, and never voted for a Democrat. On the porch of her farmhouse near Independence, Iowa, in election year 1928, she told him […]

I started working in nursing homes and came to assisted living care because my oldest son is disabled and I wanted to help build options for his care long after […]

As I “enjoy” this “healthy smoke” as the so-called US Forest Service makes “healthy forests,” I reminisce back to a time shortly after the Forest Service, established under the Department […]

By Elaine Redman, Hamilton   A few weeks ago I saw in the Missoulian the guest column by Marty Essen, “The Cult of Republicanism.” I was so angered by what […]

Donald Trump is a racist. After Tuesday there’s no doubt about it. As he ranted to the nation a white sheet was hanging out his pants leg. His performance at […]

This is my hand being extended as a friend. We do the best we can most of the time. Sometimes we make an error and this is that time. But, […]

Think of this. The way for us to be the safest country in the world is for us to embrace the full racial and cultural diversity of our citizens. Now […]

I am very disheartened to hear multiple “rumors” regarding the Ravalli County Fair & Rockin’ RC Rodeo this year.   Yes there is a gate fee. It has NOT gone up […]

I was surprised to see no letters about the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last week in the Star, but local news such as state budget worries and forest […]

To shine, or not to shine, that is the question?   Will this POTUS ever accomplish anything of value or positive for the American people and peoples of the world? […]

Good morning to the editor and all who work at a wonderful newspaper. Great job! Anyone can tear down people, their dreams and aspirations. It doesn’t require any degrees, or […]

By Montana Governor Steve Bullock   As governor of Montana it’s my job to responsibly manage the state through everything from a difficult fire season and the challenges posed by […]

During wildfire season, brave men and women put their lives at risk to protect our communities. Please join me in keeping these courageous firefighters in your thoughts and prayers.   […]

I do not like to be an armchair quarterback, however, I feel the need to speak up.   Just for credentials I spent 30+ years in Fire Management with the […]

Well, if nothing else, Senator Daines is predictable. Every vote he cast on the Senate’s various “health care” bills was in lock step with his party. Never mind that every […]

Here we are once again in the middle of a fire season, costing us millions of tax dollars, millions of prime forest acres burned, homes destroyed and human lives lost […]

Today, I saw four more contingents of fire fighters arriving in the Bitterroot. God bless them and keep them safe.   Two of the Hot Shot transports were from communities […]

How would GOP Evangelicals vote if Jesus ran against Donald Trump in the next primary? Imagine the debate!   JC: I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those […]