Letters to the Editor
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There is no “simple” solution to property taxes
In recent opinion pieces, Evan Barrett, a longtime Democratic consultant, and Mike Jopek, a former Democratic legi…
The election’s over – let’s go for a ride
I bought my first Deuce and a Quarter in 1990 from Gail Lewis who was the clean-up man at the LP mill in Trout Creek. “Deuce and a Quarter” was the nickname fo…
Are we looking at the big picture?
I’ve been wondering lately if the towns of Ronan and Polson have a plan for the future. As I see the construction of the Dollar Tree(s), I am struck by a couple of thoughts. I can see that the town might want to ad…
Let’s not usher in another Gilded Age
The 2024 Senate map had Republicans giddy over nine races where the GOP might pick up seats and take control of the Senate in 2025. In four of those races where incumbent Democrats were most vulnerable – Montana, O…
Donna Lorraine (Bras) Cason, 94
Donna Lorraine (Bras) Cason, age 94, passed away Oct. 16, 2024, at St. Joseph Assisted Living in Polson.
Veteran warns against another Trump term
Racism has always been a big part of our society. The Puritans considered witches, Indians and Catholic priests "vermin."
Judges support Bidegaray
Judges are in a good position to know which candidates can meet the high standards for a Justice of the Supreme Court.
Tester’s October surprises
The long-awaited October lies by Tester have arrived on schedule.
Let's be neighbors first
Finally, the election is upon us, and I’m pretty sure we’ll all breathe a sigh of relief when it’s over.
Fyant represents our future
There are people in this world who possess the wisdom of generations, and carry it with them with grace, aplomb, and equanimity. Shelly Fyant is one of those people.
Azzopardi advocates fiscal responsibility
For those living in HD 13, know who and why you are voting for Shirley Azzopardi.
Public lands are on the ballot
The legacy of Montana public lands, public access, public water, and public wildlife are on the ballot this November. A vote for Gianforte is a vote against Montana’s public lands legacy.
Sheehy, Tester, and respect
By now, most of us have learned of the shocking recordings of Tim Sheehy at Montana campaign events talking about "bonding with all the Indians while they’re drunk at 8:00 A.M.," and having "Coors Light cans flying…
CI 128 seeks to destroy future generations
Please prayerfully consider CI 128 before you cast your vote.
Azzopardi is a collaborative problem solver
Shirley Azzopardi, who is running for District 13 in the Montana House of Representatives, has all the qualities I want in a political candidate – integrity, common sense, knowledge and perseverance.
Taxpayers fund party primaries so why can’t we vote in all of them?
I just got a flier in the mail from the Montana Republican Party asking me to vote “no” on CI-126, that’s the ballot initiative to allow a primary election whe…