Opinion

  We have known Paige Allen Trautwein for fifteen years and what has impressed us most is her hard work and determination to do her very best job in whatever […]

  Whether you know her as “Maureen Draper Presswood” or simply as “Mo”, she is running for Ravalli County Clerk of District Court. She is more than just a name […]

So now Fred Thomas wants us to get on the right track, and elect him as state senator again. We should remember the track Thomas took us on when he […]

I would like to thank Mike K. for his insight on Fred Thomas and for noticing the sign at my business. Yes, Mike, Fred’s connections to small business are very […]

Recently, I attended a public forum sponsored by the Ravalli County GOP where citizens were encouraged to meet candidates and speak with them directly about issues of concern. One of […]

This is part of an easement served on me by Fred Thomas: The purpose of this easement is to provide for the planting of evergreen trees on property owned by […]

When you go to the polls next week, you really need to consider who you want to represent you, your county, and the state. Do you wish to have a […]

  The primary election season is almost over. I am concerned about the possibility of another four years of having a public service commissioner who puts her own personal agenda […]

  Recent financial reports of our Public Service Commission candidates draws a bright line between them. Chris Griel had five donors (one was PSC Chairman Travis Kavulla). Chris did not […]

By Anne Ward, Corvallis I support restructuring the drug policy in the USA for fiscal and social reasons. I am heartened to see a petition circulating in Montana to put […]

  Traveling on “93” I saw a political sign proclaiming Fred Thomas would “get Montana back on the right path.” I have since found it difficult to sleep. Two reasons. […]

  Fred Thomas, the former state senator from Stevensville, is campaigning to be the nominee for state senator for District 45, against four-term Republican state representative Gary MacLaren of Victor […]

  After seeing Fred Thomas’ campaign signs for over seven weeks now, with the road to nowhere, I am reminded of the line from Lewis Carroll’s classic “Alice’s Adventures in […]

  It’s hard to miss all the political signs that once again are muddying up the valley and one that I find particularly objectionable is that of Fred Thomas who […]

Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000181 EndHTML:0000005397 StartFragment:0000002934 EndFragment:0000005361 SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/bitterrootstar/Desktop/Opinion5-23-12.doc   One of the main issues today is the protection of private property rights. Over the last eight years I have had the privilege […]

I believe Paige Allen Trautwein is the best qualified candidate for the position of Clerk of District Court for Ravalli County. She has all the qualities, education, working knowledge, and […]

Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000181 EndHTML:0000005810 StartFragment:0000002935 EndFragment:0000005774 SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/bitterrootstar/Desktop/Opinion5-23-12.doc   I am writing in regards to the upcoming election and the open seat for the Clerk of the District Court. I have been […]

  It is typical for political candidates seeking office to expound about what they are going to do. In Montana House District 89, Nancy Ballance can accurately point to what […]

By Keith Kubista, President, Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife The unfortunate truth is that the Montana Fish Wildlife and Park’s “balanced approach” (the current wolf season tentative proposal) would […]

How about a letter about good things happening somewhere? We in the Lone Rock School District have been very fortunate lately. One of the most notable things that has happened […]