Opinion

by Dan Huls, Ravalli County Commissioner, Corvallis I began serving as county commissioner on January 1, 2021, and needless to say was a bit nervous beginning the new job. In those early […]

by Ed Sperry, Col USAF (ret), Stevensville Oh, my! How to choose a lawyer? For most of us this issue sometimes arises. Pick the wrong one and it really can hurt. […]

by Ed Greef, former Representative HD-88, and Sharon Greef, Representative  HD-88, Florence The County Attorney’s office is a vital cog in the wheel of county government. Ravalli County has the good fortune of […]

by Andrew Kasten, Hamilton Being new to the Bitterroot region it’s expected my opinion doesn’t hold the sway of a long time resident. Still, I find it necessary to weigh in […]

by Dr. Bruce J. Grandstaff, Stevensville Last week a Mr. Ed. Sperry (Col USAF Ret) pontificated on the destructive use of nullification using several examples which had nothing to do with […]

by Wayne Rusk, Candidate for HD 88, Corvallis Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out with support and encouragement this last week.  You may have seen the recent […]

by Becky Schlip, Stevensville That is an easy answer for a Patriot who loves this country and is seeing it destroyed from within by politicians. I believe in our nation’s Constitution […]

by Chris Hoffman, Former Ravalli County Sheriff, Corvallis I am compelled to write a letter in support of Wayne Rusk. The race has come to my attention because of the public and […]

by Ed Sperry, Col USAF (ret), Stevensville The old map makers gave such a warning to sailors as they entered uncharted waters. We are entering uncharted political waters and we may […]

by Anne Marie Gurney, Stevensville I am not a “political” person, but I wanted to let the community know about my personal experience with a candidate for County Attorney, Joan Mell.  […]

by Michael Ames, Retired (26 yrs.) Detective, Pierce County Sheriff’s Dept., Camano, WA Re: Joan Mell for Ravalli County Attorney  I have known Joan for approximately 15 years. She is a well-known supporter […]

by Glenda Nissen, Retired (20 yrs) Detective, Sheriff’s Department, Tacoma, WA Re: Joan Mell for Ravalli County Attorney The voters in Ravalli County, particularly law enforcement, need to know that Joan Mell defends […]

by Patricia Earnest, Stevensville If you want someone to represent you with conservative constitutional values who is a man of faith, vote for Wayne Rusk. He supports our Constitution and rule […]

by Ken Payne, Hamilton Over the past several years I’ve had numerous discussions with Wayne Rusk. While not always in agreement with him I have found him to be well […]

by Teresa Larsen, Victor In response to Thomas Tunny’s letter in the Wed., May 11, 2022, issue of the Bitterroot Star entitled “Recount demanded”, I would like to point out to […]

by Linda Schmitt, Corvallis Montana women are not chattel. This is not a state for wimps. Freedom and independence are deeply held values, along with family bonds and reverence for God. […]

by Chuck Stranahan, Corvallis When I heard that 3-time Grammy Award Winner violinist, fiddler, and composer, the great Mark O’Connor, was going to perform again locally I didn’t want to miss […]

by Karen and Tom Round, Florence My wife’s and my families have been residents of Florence in what is Montana House District 88 for over 50 years. While living in Florence […]

by Alan Lackey, Candidate for HD 88, Stevensville In a letter to the editor on May 11, 2022 titled “Support for Rusk”, Ron Wirth, in his zeal to discredit me, left out […]

by Chris Hoffman, former Ravalli County Sheriff, Corvallis I am compelled to write a letter in support of Wayne Rusk. The race has come to my attention because of the public […]