Opinion

Proposed energy rates make renewables a poor choice

Dear Editor, I am writing about the proposed rate structure for Northwest Energy residential and net metering customers. Having installed our solar system on our Livingston house in 2014, we

Please return my property

Dear Editor, After the gentleman who owned the antler and bead store across from Fleet on Main Street died, I realized I had to find the leather outfit he used

Caregivers: thank you for your service

Dear Editor, Friday (June 7) the Honor Guard was asked to provide military honors at a veteran’s funeral. That is an all-too-frequent honor and request. We gladly do this, as

Field needs to be leveled for family farmers

Senator Chuck Grassley (Iowa) and Representative Jeff Fortenberry (Nebraska) are standing up for family farmers in very tough times. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced they plan to release

Congress should dedicate funding for Park System maintenance backlog

Montana’s national parks have never been more popular.The surge in park visitation have added millions to our state economy and helped create new employment opportunities for Montanans. However, more tourists

Montana’s Longest Table supports local agriculture

Farm to table, soil to skillet, fence line to fork, gate to plate – no matter what you call it, events and restaurants featuring locally grown and sourced products are

Endless opportunities exist for students under the Big Sky

I am inspired each year by the number of Montanans completing the High School Equivalency Test and Adult Education Programs. The Office of Public Instruction’s Career, Technical, and Adult Education

Compromise is the essence of our democracy

  You may not be ready for next year’s elections, but in political time, they’re coming up fast. Which means that at some point you’re almost certain to hear someone

Missouri River Corps of Rediscovery– the journey begins

Here is column number two from the Missouri River Corps of Rediscovery: “This little fleet altho’ not quite so rispectable as those of Columbus or Capt. Cook were still viewed

No need to re-invent the healthcare wheel

I recognize that accessing affordable, high-quality health care remains a significant challenge for a lot of Montanans. I also recognize that we need to do more to address those needs.

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