Opinion
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The story behind your new tax bill
By now most Montana homeowners and business owners have gotten a new and unexpected tax bill from their county tre…
Sides with Israel
In 1948 Israel was recognized as their own state. Immediately the Arab nations attack them. With the Lord’s help, Israel won.
Valley View Women's Club says thanks
The Valley View Women's Club would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who donated to our rummage sale and attended our sale.
Mission voters encouraged to read school board surveys
The Saint Ignatius Federation of Teachers is pleased to see significant public interest in the governance of our public schools. We reached out to the six candidates running for two open school board positions for …
Earth Day: Let's all do this!
Stumpy, an ugly but beloved cherry tree in D.C.'s National Mall, struggles to stay alive. An inconvenient truth, and Stumpy is not alone.
Ballot initiatives aim to give voters more choices
Most of us don’t need a poll or a survey to tell us our politics are broken. Montana voters deserve more freedom, better choices, and greater accountability from our elected leaders. That’s why we, alongside a broa…
Sorry. Climate science is not a plot to put computer chips in your brain.
It’s clear from recent letters-to-the-editor that some citizens are having trouble sorting facts from conspiracy theories, especially when it comes to climate science.
Appreciates Sen. Hertz
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Senator Greg Hertz of Polson. His unwavering support during a recent personal struggle has been invaluable.
Yet another “reform” committee
God so loved the world, that He didn’t send a committee to save it. Unfortunately, this eternal truth is lost on the Legislature.
Democracy is a process, not a finished product
“Welcome to the end of democracy. We are here to overthrow it completely,” said conservative activist Jack Posobiec at the February 2024 meeting of the Conserv…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciates help from Sen. Hertz; The Cold Truth worth watching; Climate concerns evoke Chicken Little
County commissioners voice support for SB 442
County Commissioners from across Montana appreciate the widespread support that Senate Bill 442 enjoyed throughout its legislative process. Marijuana revenues are new to Montana, and the bill's thoughtful distribut…
Challenging Sen. Salomon's take on SB 442
After reading the editorial opinion authored by Senator Dan Salomon opposing SB 442 stating tax revenue from marijuana was to be distributed unfairly to lower populated counties, I thought we needed clarification o…
Bringing the Electoral College into the 21st Century
The ability to have a say in government by voting is the bedrock principle of democracy. Because of that, every vote should be of equal value and carry the same weight. That is true for every political office in th…
Water supply vs. water demand
Two years ago when the city was asked to approve the annexation of CSKT ground near the KOA for a new casino, our city manager publicly assured the concerned residents that water supply was not an issue.