Opinion

by Helen Sabin, Corvallis Montanans don’t need lectures from Washington—or even from our own state legislators—about “responsibility.” We’ve written the book on it. We fix our own fences, shovel our […]

by Brenda Allington, Florence I traveled to Spokane this past weekend and purchased gas in both WA and ID; and then yesterday at Missoula Costco.   On 9/28, gas was $4.179/gL […]

T. Fellin, Stevensville It’s not often I take exception to what people have to say in letters to the editor in the Bitterroot Star – or any newspaper for that […]

by W. L. Slade, Stevensville I moved to Montana from the socialist state of California in 1992, and I met Bill and Doreen Meisner some time later. After Mr. Meisner […]

by Mark Adams, Stevensville As treasurer for Bob Michalson’s mayoral campaign, I have heard some really bizarre comments about Mr. Michalson’s administration. I would like to set the record straight […]

by Ruth Hazelton, Hamilton Senator Daines, tonight I watched while Rep. Dean pleaded with Mike Johnson to recognize that our president is unwell and needs to be removed from office. […]

by Larry Keogh, Hamilton Congressman, is it time to regain your authority and legislate? You know what I mean; take back your constitutionally provided power to govern. You know; being […]

by Toddy Perryman, Hamilton President Trump declared that violence from the left is “designed to silence opposing speech,” then issued a directive to do just that. Trump’s DOJ removed a […]

by Tony Hudson, Stevensville Charlie Kirk single-handedly built one of the greatest movements of young Americans in our nation’s history — a fearless debater with an unequaled love of family, […]

by Jane Lambert, Stevensville People, I am still waiting for someone to reveal the Democratic Party Platform. How are they going to govern and move this country forward in a […]

by Marilyn Wolff, Stevensville Do you have a family member in a nursing home? If their stay is covered by Medicaid after they spent down their assets below $2,000 to […]

by Jim Crews, Stevensville What is the status of my complaint against the town for violating my State Constitutional Rights? When will the Trespass be lifted? I have not been […]

by Bridget Dolan, Victor I tuned in ever so briefly to the Charlie Kirk memorial only to hear some Turning Point wonk proclaim (with his subservient wife by his side) […]

by Arlene Helmbrecht, Victor Kudos to the staff that maintains and waters the BEAUTIFUL flowering baskets throughout the city of Hamilton. It has been a long hot summer and now […]

by Bob Michalson, Stevensville My name is Bob Michalson, and I currently have the honor of serving as the Mayor of Stevensville. I am seeking your support to continue serving […]

by Michelle Wilson, Haven House & Patti Doyle, Ravalli Dems Rep Thank you to all the wonderful people of the Bitterroot for generously contributing to a successful food drive benefitting Haven House […]

by Helen Sabin, Corvallis Montanans don’t sit around waiting for someone else to clean up a mess. We fix our own fences, balance our checkbooks, and pitch in when things […]

by James Brown, Montana State Auditor & Rep. Greg Overstreet, Stevensville Last week, cowboys and cowgirls from across the Treasure State gathered in Billings for the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame dinner. […]

by Matthew Roth, Chair, Ravalli County Republican Central Committee As leaders of the Ravalli County Republican Central Committee, a conservative organization rooted in faith, freedom, and the Constitution, we feel […]

by Jeff Burrows, Ravalli County Commissioner I would like to respond to the September 16th article on the post-fair meeting. First off, I would like to thank all the public and […]