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,…
National Parks need autonomy
Areas created and managed as National Park System sites are the nation’s living treasures, so why are Congress and the Executive Branch treating them like old used cars? A few dings, a little rust, some knocks, oil…
On Jack Olsen
A classic George Ostrom column, from February, 1970...
Thoughts on Howe Ridge video
Last week the Park Service, nearly a year after the event, release a “video narrative” of the Howe Ridge Fire.
Endowment thanks
On behalf of the Wildc/kat Athletic Endowment Association I would like to extend a big THANK YOU to the Columbia Falls community for your attendance and support at the WAEA Auction, barbecue, and golf fundraiser. O…
Pendley good for Montana
The hysterical reaction by the left to the appointment of William Perry Pendley to serve as director of the BLM deserves a response.
Lucky to be alive
A few days ago I was struck by a car in the crosswalk at the often chaotic and potentially lethal intersection between the Motel and Cafe in West Glacier. Mike and John from Glacier Raft, and another young guy whos…
High finance
A classic George Ostrom column, from December, 1970...
A few thoughts on the week that was
It’s been an interesting week.
Egg money
A classic George Ostrom column, from November, 1969...
Highlights from the audit committee
The Legislative Audit Committee met last month to hear performance and financial audits on several agencies of state government. This committee was written into the Montana Constitution 50 years ago to make sure th…
Cooney makes his case
My name is Mike Cooney and I’m running to be your next governor.
Sun Road reconstruction was far from a sure thing
I’d like to congratulate Glacier National Park on completing the Going-to-the-Sun Road rehabilitation.
Wilson is on the mend
Longtime North Fork columnist Larry Wilson had a heart attack on July 4. He was taken to the hospital and a few days later had quadruple bypass surgery. He is now recovering in Kalispell Regional Medical Center; wi…
The 'seasons' of Glacier
A G. George Ostrom column, from August, 1971...
Traffic is getting to her
Summer is here and I know all of us in the valley are aware of the influx of people from out of town that support our local businesses, our national park, and our communities. I also think most of us are aware of t…