Opinion
Searching for opinion based articles? Below we'll share opinion news articles on a wide variety of topics.
Heroics from St. Regis firefighters
I want to call attention to the actions of volunteer firefighter Clint Wolff with the St. Regis Fire Department.
Things to consider when casting your vote
The big question of the days is "who gets my vote? Who do I support?"
Montana Patient Protection Act
I have introduced the Montana Patient Protection Act which prohibits physician-homicide and physician-assisted suicide ("aid in dying"). The Act is in response…
Setting the record straight
Recently we have heard from many politicians, White House staffers and even the President, who have seen fit to speak out against the new Arizona immigration law.
A primer on the primary election
I've recently run into a number of people who are registered as Independents and who mistakenly believe they cannot vote in the primary as there is no ballot specifically allotted to the Independents.
It's time to vote for all of us
On the primary ballot is the issue of Sanders County changing to nonpartisan elections for all county offices. I urge support for this change for several reasons.
Public library an asset to the town
When Judy and I came to settle in the Plains area, we had the checklist of important places to locate and become familiar with. Upon finding the library, we relaxed and agreed: Plains, now this is an all-inclusive …
Danielle's column: Getting active
I have been inexcusably lazy for the past eight months. Last summer when I was unemployed back home I had nothing to do but run. Then when I moved to Plains I dedicated all of my time and energy to reporting, and t…
Voting and an individual's responsibility
The right to vote is well established in our Constitutions. Article 1, Section 2, Clause 1 of the US Constitution states that members of Congress are to be chosen by the people.
Upcoming candidate forum
At Saturday's forum, hosted by the local conservative group, comments were made about candidates not attending their forums, this one and the previous one.
Danielle's column: Bear watch
It was bound to be an amazing weekend. My Milwaukee friend Molly was visiting Plains for the week and having never seen mountains before, I decided to pull out all the stops and embark on an adventure through the M…
One person's opinion: Property tax
Property taxes.... I think most of us don't mind paying our fair share to support our state and county. What we do mind, however, is the feeling of being worked over.
Montana Aquatic Invasive Species Act
During the 2009 Legislative Session, we passed Senate Bill 343, an act creating the Montana Aquatic Invasive Species Act. It defines departmental responsibilit…
Support needed for Paradise man
Thad LaClaire was the victim of a terrible car wreck in late April, in North Dakota.
Important election information
Soon we will be voting for the next Sheriff of Sanders County.
Campaign rules being broken
Some county candidates are asking for votes but violate Montana campaign rules.