Opinion

Dear Editor, The April 22 edition of the Ravalli Republic had an editorial praising the FWP for increasing the numbers of Mountain Lions that can be killed. They wrote that […]

Dear Editor, I am pleased to have this opportunity to acknowledge and honor the life and work of Father Antonio Ravalli, whose 200th birthday will be celebrated this month. Father […]

Dear Editor, As an American, I admit I was proud that I lived in the only country on the planet that could elect a minority to the highest office in […]

Dear Editor, Just imagine what the (google the Fairtax and click on the FAQs page) Fairtax system will do for you and our country. Tax dodgers, illegals, drug dealers and […]

Dear Editor, As Chairman of the Montana House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee, I strongly endorse and urge the voters of Ravalli County to re-elect Representative Pat Connell, HD 87, […]

Dear Editor, The majority of people do not know what the Clerk of District Court even does, yet they will be voting for a new person to take over the […]

Dear Editor, I grew up in Forsyth and have ranched there for 15 years. As a young boy driving through the snow, I could practically see a sage-grouse under every […]

Dear Editor, Citing “conflict of interest” concerns several groups in North Dakota are bringing suit charging that two N.D. Public Service Commissioners should recuse themselves from voting on a proposed […]

Dear Editor, What is it that attracts career politicians, exposed to heavy lobbying, to want to become Public Service Commissioners? In District 4 we have an incumbent and a candidate […]

Dear Editor, The following information is presented as an addition to Jerry Haslip’s letter which appeared in the Bitteroot Star on April 11, 2012. Sources–Steven Hayes, Economist, TV news programs, […]

Dear Editor, Nancy Ballance is our choice for House District 89, and if you are concerned about our state’s future, she should be your choice, too. While other candidates ‘talk […]

I’m so glad you are my daughter! Jerry and I were so blessed to have you as an addition to our family. You have always been such a joy. By […]

  It has been said that no environmental victories are permanent. In the west this is especially true. Huge areas of once wild land have been ruined and done away […]

“Power Brokers,” a Montana PBS investigative film about the MT electrical deregulation epic journey and tragedies that followed, will air this month at the public libraries throughout the Bitterroot Valley. […]

The primaries are coming up rapidly – June 5th will be here before we know it and it’s time to support a couple of candidates that will provide the most […]

  I am responding to the person who said that Agenda 21 “is good politics.” Interesting! I am all for sustainability and clean water and recycling! I believe it is […]

  This is a letter in support of a candidate who’s running for the position of Clerk of District Court in the upcoming 2012 election. Her name is Maureen Draper […]

When the legislature is in session it is common to see a legislator rise before a vote and announce that he or she has a conflict of interest and therefore […]

The Ravalli County Beta Sigma Phi chapters thank the citizens and businesses of the Bitterroot Valley for their support of our annual Good Friday Tulip Sale. The South Valley Child […]

  I’ve watched a Jon Tester political advertisement on my TV. Senator Tester is explaining how a veteran told him he was having a hard time getting to his medical […]