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August 29, 2024 midnight

Democrats didn't solve property taxes either

Can you believe that in Montana, Democrats are blaming Republicans for our old property tax system? What solutions did Democrat Governors Schweitzer or Bullock propose?

July 10, 2025 midnight

Having the mercy to do what's right

Although it’s been a while, Montana has a long history of having some great statesmen and women like Mike Mansfield, Jeannette Rankin and Pat Williams – just three of them.

June 26, 2025 midnight

Flathead Lake’s late summer levels aren't just a local issue

Each summer, as Flathead Lake reaches its scenic peak, calls grow louder to hold the lake level high through August and into September. For lakeshore residents, recreation businesses and visitors, that’s an understandable request. But what’s often missing from the conversation is what that late-summer water is also needed for – and what we lose when we keep it bottled up.

August 29, 2024 midnight

Democrats offer solutions to lower property taxes

This week, I read the recommendations from the Governor’s Property Tax Task Force with great interest. The Republican failure on property taxes has been well-documented.

August 22, 2024 midnight

Property taxes are still going up

Do you own a home and wonder what it’s worth? You can easily look up your address on Zillow and see that the estimated value is rapidly rising, translating to more property taxes.

Pablo man pleads not guilty to charge of 7th DUI
March 13, 2025 midnight

Pablo man pleads not guilty to charge of 7th DUI

A Pablo man is accused of what prosecutors say is his seventh DUI. Ronald Dale Quaring, 60, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson March 6 to felony DUI, fourth or subsequent.

Justus (sic) is being served
April 24, 2025 midnight

Justus (sic) is being served

At 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, the United States Supreme Court issued an extraordinary emergency order barring the federal government from removing people detained under the Federal Enemies Act to El Salvador pending further rulings from the Court.

March 5, 2025 midnight

Local legislators offer update next Wednesday

Curious about what local legislators have accomplished in Helena? Plan to attend a legislative update next Wednesday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center.

How can you not be romantic about softball?
May 15, 2025 midnight

How can you not be romantic about softball?

Jesse Nesper, the head coach of the Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball team, turned the phrase just slightly as he watched his team practice from the dugout. “How can you not be romantic about softball?”

December 26, 2024 midnight

Let's bring out our best for ’2025

Let’s greet ’25 with a nod and a grin. Let’s bring out our best and lift up the rest

February 20, 2025 midnight

Elk slaughter bill step to end public hunting

Montana is at a crossroads in our management of wildlife. We will either maintain our decades-long tradition in which everyone has equal opportunity to enjoy our public wildlife, or we hand control to a handful of wealthy landowners and outfitters to pick who gets to hunt.

August 29, 2024 midnight

Polson RFD has strong leadership and goals

Following are the goals set by Fred Nelson, chair of the board of trustees, the fire chief and the firefighter volunteers of the Polson Rural Fire Dept.:

February 20, 2025 midnight

Who will pay for Sen. Hertz’s reform of TIF districts?

Tax increment financing (TIF) is a policy driver that incentivizes private developers to develop in areas they would not otherwise develop, e.g., 100-year-old vacant blighted structures full of contaminants on rural Main Streets.

March 20, 2025 midnight

Be the wind

What is a demagogue? Wikipedia says this: A demagogue is a power-seeking person who uses many of the following techniques:

Incumbent and former parole officer file for Polson judge seat
April 24, 2025 midnight

Incumbent and former parole officer file for Polson judge seat

The Polson City Commission met Monday night with attorney Jordan Crosby, who was hired during the previous meeting to help guide the process of appointing a city judge.

Protect us from the spoiled rich kids
February 13, 2025 midnight

Protect us from the spoiled rich kids

Elon Musk reminds me of a little boy I knew who liked to pull the wings off flies just for fun. He now runs the “Department of Government Efficiency” which was created by an Executive Order issued by President Trump on his first day in office of his second term.

Montana works better when we listen to Tribes
April 10, 2025 midnight

Montana works better when we listen to Tribes

For too long, the state government has made decisions about tribal lands, people and resources without bringing tribes into the room. That’s not just disrespectful – it’s bad policy. Senate Bill 379 aims to change that, and it’s a bill that will benefit all Montanans.

August 15, 2024 midnight

Choosing Azzopardi over "Rubberstamp" Reksten

It is difficult to write a letter in support of Shirley Azzopardi for House District 13 without comparing her to her opponent, the incumbent Linda Reksten.

March 20, 2025 midnight

St. Ignatius Seniors: Check out the Benefit Check Up

Did you know Area VI Council on Aging in Polson has a “Benefit Check Up” program? They will do a benefit screening to see what programs you may qualify for.

February 6, 2025 midnight

Better plant a bigger garden

Better plant a bigger garden this year. Last week President Trump ordered the Army Corps of Engineers to release water from two reservoirs in northern and central California so he could proclaim that he “turned on the water” after the Los Angeles fires.