Opinion

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 […]

We would like to thank Jean Schurman and the Bitterroot Star for their wonderful article about our Bluegrass Festival at Lone Rock School. Your support is truly appreciated. Mike and […]

  Corvallis residents, please consider voting for the upcoming Corvallis School Mill Levy. Passage of the mill levy will not result in an increase in taxes but rather a decrease! […]

  Corvallis School District voters have an opportunity to prevent a staggering $190,000 funding blow to the district’s tradition of quality education by approving a levy to support the school […]

  As a former Florence Carlton School (FCS) Trustee, I want to address misleading information by Richard Paris about FCS and the levy. With more than 551 students and 30 […]

  Why should I vote for the school levy? My kids are grown and gone! The public school system is an integral part of this country. It was established to […]

By Richard Paris, Florence Well, sure as the sun rises in the east, March comes and there is another “Mill Levy” in Florence! The school board uses this (levy) as […]

By Brenda Bolton, Florence What can a school do for you? Maybe it is not foremost in your mind anymore because you are “graduated,” an “empty-nester,” or just busy with […]