Opinion

by Linda Schmitt, Corvallis What with the talk about Covid, I looked into Ivermectin as a remedy. In particular, to answer the questions: “does it control symptoms (like cough medicine for […]

by Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, Hamilton In your letter addressed to me in the Star on 10/27/21, your anger, adamance, and insults suggest that you are not open to a reply. But the […]

by Jerry Esmay, Stevensville I remain very upset with the recent debacle in Afghanistan. Again, I say this is the worst Military/State Department/Presidential failure in my life time. This has moved […]

by Bob Williams, Stevensville On 10/14/21, the bi-partisan, Montana Districting Commission will announce the final delineated boundaries of the new House District. Approximating one of the nine maps now made available […]

by Charles E. Wissenbach, Pinesdale Who is behind Comrade President Biden’s curtain? Not Wonderful “Wizard of Oz,” the harmless buffoon Dorothy venerated. Curtains screen Biden from diabolical “crisis” or “Cloward-Piven” strategy […]

by Janet Woodburn, CEO, Sapphire Community Health, and John Bishop, CEO, Bitterroot Health (MDMH) Bitterroot Health and Sapphire Community Health care deeply about the health and well-being of Ravalli County citizens. As community […]

by Ed Sperry, Col USAF (ret), Stevensville I have a bad leg. I use a scooter to get around town. I wonder if there aren’t a bunch of people like me. […]

by Ravalli County State Legislators: Sen. Jason Ellsworth, Sen. Theresa Manzella, Rep. David Bedey, Rep. Sharon Greef, Rep. Ron Marshall, Rep. Michele Binkley, Ravalli County State Legislators We write in loving memory of a man committed to […]

by Helen Sabin, Corvallis This opinion letter is in reply to Mary Fahnestock Thomas (MFT) but first and more important, I commend Frank Novotny and Henry Fowler for their letters to […]

by Stephanie Mapelli, Stevensville On behalf of those who serve, have served, or who have run for a political office, you merit a sincere apology for the hate-filled, spiteful letter to […]

by Russell Hanni, Stevensville You have a person who has shown his spots. He caused the town insurance to increase, and he wants you to vote him back in ! A […]

by Paul Kink, Stevensville Listening to the many tributes to General Colin Powell who passed away last Monday, one short video of General Powell speaking about an incident he was involved […]

by Mary E. Costello, Stevensville It was with interest I read in the Bitterroot Star September 29 issue the article about bus drivers quitting, I noted the Stevensville superintendent was on […]

by Jim Crews, Stevensville Leader – that means many things, most of which do not apply in politics. We as citizens, do not elect leaders of our towns, cities, counties or […]

by Cynthia Taylor, Corvallis Ever since the day that the people elected the current Mayor Dewey, making it clear that James Crews was NOT their choice for mayor, Mayor Dewey has […]

by Doug Bohn, Victor In what world is it acceptable for a 19 year-young lady to be diagnosed with a serious medical condition only to be denied treatment due to her […]

by Scott Edson, Hamilton From ashes 7/31/16 to Legal Plea Deal 8/28/17 thru the Cracks, & Gone to the Wind. Regarding M. McConnaha’s Missoulian article of 8/29/17 “Roaring Lion Fire Case: […]

by Star Jameson, Hamilton Even though you have been empowered by the legislature to a stronger status, I am urging you to  l. Replace the current chair in a timely manner. […]

by Peggy and Tommy Pope, Stevensville Some might think the current mayor is doing a god o. I do NOT!1 He severely limited my opportunity to voice my concerns by limiting […]

by Sue Devlin, Stevensville Paul Ludington: current Ward 1 town council and President of the council Paul has served the Town for many years, in several capacities He was a mayor, […]