Editorial
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Not my problem
Governor Greg Gianforte finally responded to Lake County’s formal decision to pull out of Public Law 280 with a le…
Guest column: Looking down the dark tunnel
In these turbulent times, it is difficult to definitely predict our future as a people and nation.
Guest column: Resort tax is Polson’s best option
In 2015 the city of Polson asked local citizens to volunteer for the Economic Development Council.
Guest column: Montana’s Indians deserve a better budget
Native communities have been disproportionately hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of us have lost loved ones to this virus.
Guest column: Prioritize safety when legislating gun rights
I have been studying House Bill 102, the new bill that was just passed in the Montana House.
Guest column: A tale of two systems
From the cluttered old attic that is my memory I remember that “Stability is possible without freedom, but freedom is not possible without stability.”
A call for common sense at the Capitol
This week a legislative committee convened to determine if it would enact public health and safety measures to conduct the 2021 session.
Column: One of the greats signs off
Polson resident and Montana radio legend Mick Holien will be greatly missed.
Guest column: 'Straight talk, good people'
The recent behavior of the current president reminded me of an insightful comment made 40 or so years ago by then-Gov. Ted Schwinden.
Guest column: Conserving grizzly bears takes self-responsibility
Our behaviors and choices all play into the larger picture that is the future of grizzly bears in Montana.
Column: Montana is ready to vote by mail
The recent lawsuit alleging that Montana’s mail-in elections are risky discredits Montana’s election administrators.
Hertz says his goal as House speaker was to 'foster unity not conformity'
The 66th Legislative session has come to an end. As Speaker of the House, it was my goal to uphold the integrity of the House. As a leader in my caucus it was …
HERTZ SAYS HIS GOAL AS HOUSE SPEAKER WAS TO ‘FOSTER UNITY NOT CONFORMITY’
The 66th Legislative session has come to an end.
Medicaid Expansion valuable to veterans
It’s helpful to be at the same line of work long enough to be able to be proven wrong. I’ve been working with NAMI Montana to improve Montana’s mental illness treatment system for the past ten years. We’ve been rea…
Speaker assesses legislative progress at halfway point
As speaker of the House, it is a goal of mine to have unity within the Republican Caucus and a positive working relationship with the minority party. At the halfway point of the 66th legislative session we are hitt…
RHS frosh Gauthier joins Leader as intern
I am Lexie Gauthier. I grew up in the Mission Valley and I attend school at Ronan High School.