Opinion
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Heroics from St. Regis firefighters
I want to call attention to the actions of volunteer firefighter Clint Wolff with the St. Regis Fire Department.
Montana Viewpoint: Politics, to listen or to lecture?
Individual politicians may have the best of motives, but the parties they belong to, no. The parties are like businesses, they want results.
Clark Fork Valley Hospital official says Covid-19 vaccine safe
I think medicine in general struggles to explain complex subjects in a media environment where only sound-bites are heard and only a few characters on are read. Nuance and long explanation are difficult.
Montana Viewpoint: Keeping it together
A politically divided nation is easy prey to its enemies and a weak partner to its allies.
Superior Pool project remains alive and well
Our fliers showed the numerous grant applications we have submitted and a number of future grant applications.
Trout Creek resident opposes federal money
We are told they had to vote YES or lose the money.
Superior resident supports schools in battle against Covid-19
Groups of people across the U.S. are opposing any type of mask mandate proposed by schools and supported by local health departments and the CDC, based on the misinformation.
Sanders County health professionals urge citizens to get vaccinated
We are currently experiencing a resurgence of Covid-19 infections. Over the last few weeks, we have cared for an increased number of patients who are very ill with Covid-19.
County health board member extols virtues of vaccinations
I started this letter a few days after our July board of health meeting and am submitting it now in response to continuing concerns and questions by local citizens.
Nonpartisan solutions for wildfire prevention and forest restoration
Even if you don’t see the flames, the smoke and poor visibility is hard to ignore. Yet, ignoring the issue and letting politics get in the way of action is exactly the problem in Washington, D.C.
Montana Viewpoint: The enemy is us
The ways we are currently dealing with Covid and global warming may validate that belief sooner than later. It was once commonplace to distinguish humans from other species by saying humans were rational thinkers.
Food for Thought: Why am I so anxious?
All of us know what it is like to feel worry, nervousness, fear, and concern.
Montana Viewpoint: Rights and responsibilities
But for almost every right, there is a qualifier that is as important as the right itself.
Writer takes exception to lack of access at local event
Blame the press because a few people may not agree with their viewpoint.
Food for Thought: Anger avoidance
You pay a huge price when you ignore your anger.
Advocating for Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act
If passed by the U.S. Senate, the act would support a 15-year coalition of ranchers, loggers, conservationists, timber companies, citizens, businesses and outdoor enthusiasts.