Opinion

By Star Jameson, Hamilton We are fortunate in this valley to have a full spectrum of mental health services for folks experiencing loss, depression, suicidal thoughts, mania and other of […]

  Dear Editor, I just returned from a visit to the East Coast to see Mom and all the relatives. My Mom is 96 now, in good health, full of […]

Dear Editor, I am writing about articles in the Ravalli Republic concerning Harris Himes. They first had an article quoting the allegations from the court (that is all they are) […]

Dear Editor, October 11 is National Coming Out Day. Since 1988 this date has been observed nationally and internationally to promote awareness of the issues and rights of LGBT (lesbian, […]

Bitterroot citizens of all sizes, shapes, and political stripes are justly bewildered, disappointed, and angry with the decisions of the majority of our Ravalli County Commissioners. The “majority” I speak […]

Dear Editor, Obama’s recently stated plans are not new, including: 1. Increasing tax revenue, plus demanding that rich Americans pay a “fair share” of their income, 2. Increasing spending, 3. […]

Dear Editor, Eleanor Roosevelt is quoted as having said: “Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” It seems to fall into the latter that Bruce […]

  Dear Editor, Another blackmail lawsuit. This time our district judges suing our commissioners. Grow up people, the County has no money! I don’t know about you, but I’ve had […]

Dear Editor, There were two county-budget pieces published in the Ravalli Republic Monday, Sept. 26 that need real-world clarifications. In the interest of good journalism—to provide enough information to the […]

  Dear Editor, The three new county commissioners – Stoltz, Foss and Kannenwisher – have either completely reneged on their campaign pledges or they’ve lied to us. Specifically, they pledged […]

  Dear Editor, Here straight from county records are some of the annual costs borne by taxpayers for our current county commissioners: Salaries ($262,849); Social Security & Medicare Taxes ($20,108); […]

  Dear Editor, If you own a Medicare Supplement, know someone who does, or know anyone about to turn 65, this is important information. It has to do with the […]

  Dear Editor, I read Mr. Glenn Kimball’s article in the Sept. 14th issue of the Star regarding “species introduction”. The following are my thoughts and suggestions regarding subject problems. […]

By EMILY DOWNING (Journalism), KIP BECKWITH (Resource Conservation), NEIL BENNET (Mathematics), WILLOW COEFIELD (Political Science), DAVE WISE (Environmental Studies), SHANNON HAWTHORNE (Nature Based Tourism), MATTHEW DUNKLE (Aquatic Wildland Restoration and […]

  Dear Editor, There are more of us than you think. I’m not talking about German Brown trout in the Bitterroot River, it’s the number of bait fisherman that like […]

  Dear Editor, As a lifelong Montana resident, I feel the need to write concerning the approval process of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. As I am sure you are […]

Dear Editor, Okay, class, it is time for a test question: Why does the Forest Service let the forests burn now? No Suzy, it is not because they are lazy. […]

  Dear Editor, I live in Stevensville, and attend the United Methodist Church. I am collecting blankets, bedding, hats, gloves and coats of any size for adults and children who […]

  Dear Editor, On behalf of the Ravalli County Fair Commission I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the 2011 Ravalli County Fair one […]

  Dear Editor, Obama’s Game (Great American Marxist Experiment) is over, a failure. Marxism goes against the basic human instincts that freedm is a natural, God-given right, that what you […]