Opinion

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, […]

by Stan and Nancy Schweissing, Stevensville We heartily endorse the re-election of Brandon Dewey, an energetic young professional who has led our city government these past four years with integrity, diligence […]

by Angela Lyons, Stevensville Despite holding the position of Mayor for 4 years, it appears that Dewey has learned little about fiscal responsibility, following the law, civility and leadership. While reading […]

by Terri Lackey, Stevensville Do Not Comply is what I screamed from the rooftop a year and a half ago. “This is crazy” I said. “This has to be a curse.,” […]

by John E. Meacham, Jerry Esmay, Warren Price, Lynn Moshier, Adam Merlino, Charles Coutts, Chuck Burgmeier, Roger Linhart, Garrick Doll, Dennis Lenahan, Duane Bell, Brian K. Potton, Harry Potton As most Stevensville readers are aware, a plot of land on the north […]

by Marilyn Wolff, Stevensville I wrote a brief Letter to the Editor this past week but felt I needed to follow up after seeing a smear campaign against Steve Gibson who […]

by Jim Sayre, Stevensville I voted for Brandan Dewey for mayor when he first ran for the position. Since then, I have observed his performance in as much detail as he […]

by Laura M. Krum, Stevensville I find myself wondering how we got here and have been unable to find an answer. I now find myself living in an era where bullies […]