Local perspectives on the Hecla Bad Actor ruling
On April 11, you printed a letter that state representative Steve Gunderson, with a number of co-signers, sent to the governor and the director of…
Opinion
Trump – Tester Twitter tussle stirs possible reelection trouble
April 24, 2018 Dear Mr. Trump, Information has been brought to our Committee concerning nominee Rear Admiral Ronny L. Jackson, USN, to be Secretary of…
Columbia River Treaty negotiations impact us all
Our lands and homes were taken from us and destroyed. Our way of life was stolen and drowned. It was a disaster for life along…
Oct. 6 domestic violence walk
I am writing to you on this warm spring day to ask you a favor. I am a young mother of two lovely little girls…
Support Kootenai Forest Stakeholders
Many of you are aware of the collaborative group called the Kootenai Forest Stakeholder Coalition (KFSC), a diverse group of area citizens and groups that…
Control your dogs Libby
To all pet owners, get a clue. It’s your responsibility not to let your pets run wild and I am talking about dogs. I ride…
Forest management reforms need to move forward
Snow may still be on the ground, but last year’s wildfire season isn’t too far from memory. We have good news for Montanans, though. After…
Bad actors take responsibility
The Bad Actors Law is a Montana mining law that was passed because there was a pattern of irresponsible behavior by some Montana mining company…
Any deployment of troops requires great consideration
The decision to send Montana Soldiers and Airmen anywhere – to the front lines, to a forest fire, or to protect our nation’s borders –…
A letter to Bullock and DEQ from Montana representatives
April 5, 2018 Governor Steve Bullock Director MT DEQ Tom Livers Governor and Director, The decision by Montana Department of Environmental Quality to classify Mr….