Opinion

It was asked, “Why would I believe a Muslim?” I ask, why would I believe a Christian or want them in this country? I have read the Bible that says […]

By Roger Mitchell, Stevensville Peace on Earth, good will toward men! At this time of year, when hearts soften and strangers are looked on more kindly, our outlook is influenced […]

By Stewart Brandborg, Hamilton As a Montanan I am blessed to live in a place of incomparable beauty and wealth of natural resources. In appreciation of that I find myself […]

First, Quran 5.80 says those who befriend unbelievers will abide in hell. It also says they can lie. So why would I believe a Muslim? You want peace, what about […]

The Gibneys and I seem to be on a roll — not a bad thing, because we all need to air our thoughts. That’s how we get to know each […]

I would like to thank the Bitterroot Star for publishing the excellent article regarding the Board of Health’s consideration of the birth defects and other health issues on newborn babies. […]

While Paris climate talks are underway, here at home Republicans are becoming ever-more isolated, marginalized, and discredited when it comes to climate change. They’re still in denial and refuse to […]

It was a very tragic event that took place in CA where 14 people died. If someone had a gun they could have defended themselves and perhaps a few others. […]

Out-quoted, by golly! And me a lapsed academic! Well done, Donna! But I can’t credit you as an expert unless you are willing to meet and talk openly and have […]

I am rereading an article from the Bitterroot Star dated October 21, 2015 regarding Patty Walters who received the 2015 Courage Award from SAFE. I am late in responding, but […]

By Patti Eldredge, Victor I appreciate Jeff Burrows’ editorial piece in October attempting to explain the commissioners’ $675K settlement with Big Sky Development in May 2014, and their $300K settlement […]

By Judy Hoy, Stevensville At their next meeting, the Ravalli County Board of Health will discuss the significant increase in birth defects on human babies and other young animals. They […]

For more than ten years, the Bitter Root Resource Conservation and Development Area has provided free forestry consultation and up to a 50% cost share for private landowners wishing to […]

The volunteer Board of the Ravalli County Museum along with Executive Director Tamar Stanley and staff would like to thank the family of George “Stag” Vogt and wife Jo, and […]

By Wayne Gardella, SBA Montana District Director As the voice for our nation’s entrepreneurs, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates all small businesses on a daily basis. When our […]

Silviculture is a specialized field of forestry that is concerned with the long term health and productivity of a stand of trees, or many stands of trees. While a forester’s […]

I was pleased to hear that our governor declined to join others who want to deny Syrians and other people escaping the violence in their part of the world entry […]

Reading in last week’s opinion I saw the Quran being quoted, however, the quote was incorrect. 5.32 is often misquoted to make Muslims look as if they are a peaceful […]

By Janelle Gustafson, Acting State Director, USDA Rural Development Montana I love living and working in rural Montana. The open spaces, the feeling of community, and the strong agricultural heritage […]

The Stevensville Christmas Share Tree would like to announce we have met our goal of matching funds to obtain a grant from the Phyllis & Dennis Washington Foundation. We would […]