Opinion
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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,…
Coalition appreciates community support
hank you to the 250 plus Columbia Falls and Flathead Valley residents who showed up to learn about and express your concerns about the proposed plan for the cleanup of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Superfund …
Likes Glimm, Sprunger and Regier
Please support and vote for Republicans Courtenay Sprunger (Montana House), Matt Regier (Montana Senate) and Carl Glimm (Montana Senate) in the upcoming primary election.
Likes Powers
Montana needs state legislators who represent all of us. Debo Powers is that candidate.
Apgar Lookout: This early season jaunt a great way to get in shape, with views
The Apgar Mountain Lookout Trail is one of those trails to hike first thing in the season because it’s easy to get to and it’s a good conditioning trail, which…
School needs a roof
My dream is to see myself out of high school — getting out as fast as I can. But I never had to think about the reality of high school being taken away from me.
CFAC acronyms
CFAC. Glencore. Slurry walls. Waste in place. Cyanide. Spent Pot Liner. Affordable housing. CCC. EPA. ROD. TANA. TAG. CLP. ECRWSSEDDM... Whew! Enough already! In the words of the late, great John Lennon: “Just gimm…
Coalition urges CFAC involvement
CFAC/Glencore representatives will be in Columbia Falls Wednesday and Thursday, April 24 and 25. Don’t miss this opportunity to speak up for a brighter future and a more comprehensive cleanup of CFAC’s toxic waste …
Opinion: A North Fork report
I went up the North Fork on Sunday so in the tradition of a good old-fashioned Larry Wilson column, I feel obligated to give a report.
Plenty of CFAC questions
News that CFAC/Glencore and Columbia Falls-based developer Mick Ruis have agreed to enter into a buy/sell for some 2,400 acres of CFAC land was big and important news this week.
The end of Democracy?
“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 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). To which Stev…
A story of hope
In a remarkable celebration of community spirit and unwavering dedication, the Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country proudly marks its 25th year of enriching young lives in the Flathead Valley.
Pediatricians on climate change
The American Academy of Pediatrics was the first major medical society in the U.S. to write a policy statement on climate change.
Lessons from Truman
President Harry Truman was way behind in the polls, but he wasn’t giving up. Competitive to the core, he came out of the deeply divided and badly fractured 1948 Democratic convention swinging.
Just vote “No.”
On the next School Board Election Ballot which you will receive in April, the Columbia Falls School Board is going to ask the voters to “Approve” a $2.5 million dollar bond to repair the roof of the High School. T…
Pyramid closure didn’t have to happen
The lack of vision from the U.S. Forest Service Regional Supervisor, as well as her staff, helped sink Pyramid Lumber, with it taking the livelihoods of over 100 Montanans along with rich opportunities to help the …