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Opinion: Christman recalls flood
The Great Flood of 1964 had a profound effect upon my life. In fact, in my stories of “Tales of a Misspent Youth,…
The last tomato
It’s sitting in the window, all red and plump and ready to be sliced and put on a pile of ham and turkey with a little mayo and some nice sandwich bread.
Delayed decisions
I am really disappointed in our Flathead County Commissioners – again. They scheduled a hearing to decide whether to approve or reject the amendments to the North Fork Plan as proposed by the North Fork Land Use Ad…
Thoughts on PSC
I’m running for Public Service Commissioner, District 5 and have shared my opinion about dysfunction at the PSC on more than one occasion. This time, however, I write to share my concerns about recent actions taken…
Getts gets housing
Montana’s housing crisis will be a major focus of the next legislative session. The “solutions” recently proposed by the Governor’s task force involve (1) promoting denser, taller construction and unlimited ADUs (o…
Support for Repke
The choice is clear. Regardless of your flavor, Republican, Democrat, or independent, there is one candidate in District 5 qualified to perform the duties and obligations of the Public Service Commission intelligen…
Thoughts on LR 131
During a legislative session, there are over a thousand bills, amendments and motions a single legislator will vote on over a course of four months.
Child a sign from Grandma
On April 30th, The Flathead Valley lost a valued and special member of our community.
Kenyon supports Getts
I’ve been following the candidates in the House District 3 State House race with care recently. While reviewing my representative’s record, his support of legislation on behalf of our community went missing.
Hunter orange, land use and snakes
What glorious weather! Blue sky, warm sunny days and cool nights. I don’t know how it could be better. Perfect fall pictures with larch, aspen and others showing their contrast with the pine and spruce. Perfect foo…
Honored to be a Wildcat
We all have been involved in some sort of sports competition, either playing our favorite sport or cheering for one of our kids from the sidelines. I have been there on both sides and can tell you how caught up in …
Support for write-in Jack Fallon
Are you tired of the Flathead County Commissioners treating Columbia Falls like a dumping ground for projects—like the jail—nobody else wants? Repeatedly attempting to thwart the will of the voters? Treating the co…
Bad news bears
My neighbor was doing some saw work the other day in his driveway. I figured he was working on his house. He was, sort of.
Rocky Road Work
The upper end of Trail Creek Road has always been rough and rocky. Spines of solid rock crossed the road in many places, it was narrow and you needed to drive slow to protect your vehicle and to prevent collisions …
Supported special session
When you order a pizza and the total comes to $25 and you hand them a fifty dollar bill, have you ever had the restaurant tell you that they are going to keep your change in case their expenses are higher in the fu…
Supports Repke
Casting a vote in the District 5 Public Service Commission election is a no-brainer.