Opinion

by K. Clinko, Hamilton Waiting with several others in a small restaurant lobby in Hamilton last week, I noticed their “Help Wanted” sign asking for all positions: dishwashers, servers, cooks. I’d […]

by Andy Roubik, Corvallis Ryan Zinke was our Interior Secretary for less than 2 years before resigning in disgrace with no less than 18 federal inquiries into his actions.  I will […]

by Syble Solomon, Coordinator, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ravalli County We were delighted to receive a wonderful donation from contributors to the United Way of Missoula County who asked for […]

by Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, Hamilton I’ve seen at least two recent letters in local papers saying basically, “I didn’t go to college and am doing fine, so why should I vote for […]

by Grace Wilson, Stevensville The weeks go by very quickly and soon it will be time for the June primary elections. For those in House District 88, I highly recommend voting […]

by Carol Berkoff, Victor Oh Debbie & friends, this can be your lucky year! If you want to go to college & have the State of Montana pay 50% of the […]

by Grace McDonnell, Bozeman I grew up in rural Montana, in the valley between the Elkhorn and Big Belt Mountains. Similar to many Montana residents, I spent my childhood days exploring […]

by Shirley Kochis, Hamilton I think that it really is fitting That my wit against yours I’ve been pitting,  But it was so easily done That I’m bored – it’s no […]

by Barbara McNey, Hamilton I’m angry that some hate-mongers sent an unsolicited letter to my mailbox blaspheming Between the Worlds as well as people (created by God) who are not “straight” […]

by Joann Hosko, Grantsdale To the young ladies in the white car who were giving a long-stemmed rose to random women in Hamilton’s Super 1 parking lot at 4:30 on March […]

by Archie L Thomas & Merry Schrumpf, Corvallis I’m a non college educated Bitter Root home owner, retired business owner and 57 year valley resident. Richard Hulse’s community college opposition letter does […]

by Debbie Pope, Corvallis In her “Give a man a fish” letter in the March 2 Bitterroot Star, Linda Schmitt writes that voters have a “dramatic choice” on the ballot in […]

by Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, Hamilton Yes, our gas prices have risen something like 11% in the past week, but the Why is a little tricky.  According to various sources, the US imports […]

by Jim Hamilton, Florence Well, here we go again. Another Montana politician makes the national news. This time it’s U.S. Senator Steve Daines for tweeting a photo he secured of Ukrainian […]

by Kurt and Deb Vause, Victor Whose side are you on, Senator? I read two articles with disbelief, then visited your social media post just now showing your engagement with the […]

by Charles E. Wissenbach, Pinesdale Mad-Dog Putin is using Russia’s military to subdue Ukraine. Armed opposition by America could ignite WWIII.  God doesn’t need war to handle dictators (Isa. 55:9): “As […]

by Shirley Kochis, Hamilton I laughed when they offered protection. Now I‘ve had some time for reflection. I did do my part by refusing the dart and I’ve become part of […]

by Bob Israel, Stevensville How are we helping the environment if we stop producing oil – and instead are buying it from Russia and are financing his war on freedom loving […]

by Jim Hamilton, Florence There was a Legionnaire named Chuck Who thought he was burning his mask But he woke in a fright To find something not right Because it was […]

by Chuck Burgmeier, Commander, Fort Owen Post 94, Stevensville Mask disposal event, celebration, whatever you call it, let’s dispose of those masks and move on! As was announced in the February […]