Opinion

by J. Ward, Lolo Trump lost. 160 million people voted. He claimed fraud in his attempt to overturn the free and fair election by we the people. He ran up against […]

by Ginger Vanek, Darby I just received an NRA endorsement for a senator candidate in my district. However, my husband, Joede Vanek, running against this candidate also completed the NRA’s survey […]

by Sen. Theresa Manzella, SD44, Hamilton I remember when being a millionaire was a big deal.  We manage our entire annual state budget in billions – about 6.3 per fiscal year. […]

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 […]