Opinion

  I really hope that everybody sees what I see: that this group of commissioners has done absolutely nothing for the good of the taxpayers, yeah, the ones that pay […]

  Things that concern me about the upcoming election: 1. Why are many of our elected members of Congress signing a pledge to an unelected person? That person is Grover […]

During the 2011 legislative session I was moved to travel to Helena to testify against Senate Bill 306, which was designed to circumvent the will of the people of Montana. […]

  The time has almost gotten here For us to make a choice Between two bristly fellows, Then be sad, or just rejoice.   We’ve stood it for a long […]

  This is a reminder to the people of Ravalli County. When you go to vote, please remember that Fred Thomas was one of the key legislators responsible for deregulating […]

  At the recent U.N. General Assembly held in NYC, your president, my president, said this: “The future must not belong to those who slander Mohammed or Islam.” Wow! A-Jad […]

  Paul Ryan said something in the Vice-Presidential debate that captured my attention, and activated my worry mechanisms. Ryan is the leader of the crazy Tea Party element of the […]

I must respond to recent actions by “Big Dave Smith” in his attempt to swing votes his way for a seat on the county commission. His accusations against incumbent Greg […]

  Military service teaches us to “have each others’ backs.” This is a sacred duty that continues into civilian life, especially for injured veterans. Tester’s leadership and support for veteran’s […]

  Montana was never meant to be “last place,” but the “Last Best Place.” Here we have one of the wealthiest states in the country in terms of God-given resources, […]

  I have had the privilege of knowing Jeff Burrow for some time now. I contracted him out to do some work for me and found him to be a […]

By Chris Hoffman, Ravalli County Sheriff I have received questions from community members who are confused about Ballot Measure- Initiative Referendum Number 124. This issue relates to the Montana Marijuana […]

By Sarah Roubik, Corvallis; Andy Roubik, Covallis; Marina Weatherly, Stevensville; Amy Monteith, Corvallis   In regard to the October 15th sign ordinance meeting: Thank you for listening to your Ravalli […]

  Republicans and Democrats Are fighting toe to toe, Discussing things on video And contending, yes or no.   I’m not sure of what they really mean And it kinda […]

In 1986, President Ronald Reagan ripped the solar panels off the White House, setting the stage for 26-plus years of Republicans obstructing progress on climate change. Today, the Bitterroot Valley […]

  The Ravalli County Park Board is technically bankrupt! The Park Board owes about $270,000 with $200,000 in the bank. With an income of about $3,000/year and expenses of approximately […]

  There is rising interest in the Ravalli County Commissioners’ Natural Resources Policy (NRP).  It’s been mentioned at candidate forums and has received some press coverage.  Its originators have even […]

  The same community meetings in the spring of 2011 that brought up the need for a new gymnasium at Lone Rock School brought up the need for a Three […]

I am writing to voice my support for Jeff Burrows in the upcoming election for Ravalli County Commissioner. I have known Jeff for many years, and I know him to […]

  Back in 1997, then State Senator Fred Thomas carried the electricity deregulation bill through the Montana legislature. After it went into effect, electricity prices skyrocketed, and Montana workers started […]