by Dana Gentry, Corvallis Are there imposters in our midst? I have been part of our local Republican Central Committee for over a year now and I was astounded to find […]
Opinion
One good thing, anyone?
by Tom Tunny, Hamilton Recently, Chip Roy, Republican Congressman from Texas, gave a rousing speech to the House of Representatives. In his speech, he said, “Tell me one good thing […]
Monopoly on attorneys?
by Russell Sias, Columbia Falls Our Montana code has about 70-75 occupations where if one wants, they can go to the state and take an exam. When they pass the exam […]
Re: Sheep Creek Mine
by Star Jameson, Hamilton I appreciate the coverage in the Star on 12/13/23 of the Sheep Creek Mine. I often like to reduce hot issues to kitchen table discussions. Let’s imagine […]
Mining proposal outrageous
by Judy Hoy, Stevensville It is difficult to understand how anyone could consider for even one second allowing a mine to be developed that would contaminate with radiation, heavy metals […]
Maybe commissioners should consider some actual fire prevention rules
by Michael Howell Work on establishing a boundary for the county’s Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) to be used in forming the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) has been in the […]
Michalson lacks knowledge of town laws
by Susan Devlin, Stevensville I was quite concerned reading last week’s Star regarding statements made by Mayor Michalson. Stevensville Town Hall has been closed off and on for the last two […]
History repeating
by Archie L Thomas & Merry Schrumpf, Corvallis The Republican party of Lincoln is dead. If you vote Republican, Democrat, view yourself as an independent, think our system of government doesn’t […]
Generous community
by Barb Stephani, Victor Bowers Market in Victor gave away over 200 Christmas meals. The Victor Volunteer Fire Department made the deliveries. A huge thank you to Bowers Market for the […]
How to prevent another January 6th
by Lacy Ostrander, Hamilton Three years ago, we all witnessed a violent mob descend on the Capitol, costing people their lives, because one man—Donald Trump—spread lies about a ‘stolen’ election. The […]
Wally Smith
by Bill Lussenheide, Stevensville I was honored and privileged on January 2nd to attend the swearing in of Wally Smith to the Town Council of Stevensville, by Mayor Bob Michalson. I […]
Debauched government
by Mark Snider, Hamilton It is difficult to comprehend and admit to oneself that our government is leading us morally astray and our federal government is intentionally dishonest and deceitful. Our […]
Nazi-onal Sozialist, Hitler’s political party
by Richard Parker, Stevensville Antifa and BLM are the products of left-wing Communist professors in our colleges and universities. “Higher education” brainwashes kids into the “brown shirts” of Nazi-ism. Send your […]
Re: Esmay’s latest
by Helen Sabin, Corvallis Jerry Esmay wrote a cogent, truthful, and tremendously insightful assessment of the state of America and Americans today. Esmay is a “thinking man” who seems to judge […]
Is Tim Sheehy not aware?
by Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, Hamilton A postcard from Tim Sheehy’s campaign for US Senate arrived in the mail the other day and I wonder if he means what he says – or […]
12 Days of Christmas, legislative edition
by Sen. Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, President, Montana Senate We’re all familiar with the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” In recognition of the holiday season, I’d like to share […]
Response to Walker
by Linda Stopher, Stevensville For the first time in the 18 years that I have lived in the Bitterroot, I find myself awestruck at the letter titled “Spoken Words” in the […]
Deny doom and gloom
by Wanda LaCroix, Missoula The GOP has gone from representing America as a “shining city on a hill” to relentless Doom and Gloom. Inflation! Recession! Immigration! Crime! But the do-nothing Republicans […]
Don’t pollute the ‘Root
by David and Linda Butler, Conner Fellow Bitterrooters, did you read the December 15 article about locals organizing against the mine in the headwaters of the Bitterroot River? We are among […]
Article V is a check and ballance
by Andrew Ludel, Hamilton I am writing to express my support for an Article V Convention of States (COS). With the federal government so obviously out of control, I also would […]