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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 McManus legend lives on
He was at least among the top two “outdoor humor writers” I have ever read. Patrick F. McManus died this month in his native state of Idaho. He grew up in the boondocks, there with his sister, “The Troll.” He taugh…
Gutting the Migratory Bird Act
The snowy winter has proven to have a silver lining this spring if you’re a birder. Areas that are normally dry are flooded. Wetlands that have been suffering …
Thoughts on flooding
Every year at this time, folks like to start worrying about the possibility of a flood. This is especially true when the snowpack is 130 percent of normal or more, like it is now.
The Yenne Rocks
The history of Glacier National Park! The history of Flathead Lake and County! Yeah! The early days of our whole area are interwoven with the famous “Yenne Family.” Heaven know we media folks have covered the Yenne…
Why the technology levy matters
I started my teaching career at Ruder Elementary in 1995. I have always felt fortunate to be a part of the School District 6 team and of the Columbia Falls community where a solid education is valued. In my 22 year…
Delegation not listening on WSAs
Lately we’ve heard a lot from our politicians about public lands and specifically Wilderness Study Areas. I’ve worked on public lands challenges, and wilderness protection, for nearly six years in Northwest Montana…
Thoughts on cars
George is out this week, so we bring you this column from 2005...
Bears should be protected
Letter written to Gov. Matt Mead of Wyoming...
New bill helps forests
With dysfunction in Washington, D.C. near an all-time high, it’s nice to see the Montana delegation help lead the way to a badly needed deal to help our federal forests. Last week, in spite of a four-inch “blizzard…
April Fools' Business
Unmitigated seriousness is always out of place in human affairs.
'Salvaging' the old homestead
I have always had an interest in the history of the North Fork, especially the homestead era. The early homesteaders had to be tough and resilient to eke out a living, even with 160 acres of “free land.”
An Easter perspective
We are an Easter People and I am thankful for the many ways God shows us the power of the Resurrection in our midst. God is at work in our lives, in the places we find death and decay in ourselves, to restore us. G…
Old wood tick yarn
Starting 30 years ago, I began reporting wood tick info in this column to help protect and amuse my fellow wanderers. Go back with me to April, 1988:
Newsprint tariffs hurt the news
Every day at the News Media Alliance headquarters, a stack of newspapers arrives for myself and the staff. But with the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission currently considering tariffs on…
He wants more data
I read with interest Chris Peterson’s report on the recent public meeting aimed at developing a new comprehensive river plan.