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December 27, 2023 midnight

A way to address high property taxes

I just read the editorial “Lets end the property tax blame game” by Kendall Cotton in which he begins by blaming local governments for property tax increases, echoing Gov. Greg Gianforte’s attack on greedy county governments.

December 27, 2023 midnight

The 12 days of Christmas, legislative edition

We’re all familiar with the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” In recognition of the holiday season, I’d like to share some of the good work your state lawmakers accomplished in the legislative session at the beginning of the year, in a shortened format of the song.

December 27, 2023 midnight

Columbia River settlement threatens Montana's economic stability

At the Montana Chamber of Commerce, we are deeply concerned by recent developments in federal energy policies that threaten our state’s power supply and economic vitality.

December 27, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: Failed resolutions

I really don’t make New Years’ resolutions any more.

St. Regis outlasts Hot Springs in clash of top teams
December 27, 2023 midnight

St. Regis outlasts Hot Springs in clash of top teams

It was a clash of top area boys basketball teams.

Lady Savage Heat topple Lady Tigers
December 27, 2023 midnight

Lady Savage Heat topple Lady Tigers

As complicated as they can be, sports are also as basic as the numbers used to designate success on the field or court of play.

December 27, 2023 midnight

Hawks boys and girls post convincing wins over Wardens

Thursday night was a great night to be a Blue Hawks basketball fan.

Commissioners find savings by taking on new duties
December 20, 2023 midnight

Commissioners find savings by taking on new duties

When Dawn Terrill left her position as commissioner assistant and human resource director with Mineral County last year after her appointment as a county commissioner upon Laurie Johnston’s retirement, those hired for the position have not stayed.

Public Law 280: The path forward
December 20, 2023 midnight

Public Law 280: The path forward

“You have my commitment that – no matter what happens going forward – if you call 911, we're coming,” Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said during a crowded meeting at the Lake County Courthouse last Thursday.

Spotlight on the Arts: Maddox VanElswyk
December 20, 2023 midnight

Spotlight on the Arts: Maddox VanElswyk

“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.

Plains girls hand Hot Springs first loss in OT thriller
December 20, 2023 midnight

Plains girls hand Hot Springs first loss in OT thriller

It may be way too early to label a game so young into the new season as the “game of the year,” but the clash this past Tuesday between Hot Springs girls and Plains girls would get some votes.

Plains boys win two at home
December 20, 2023 midnight

Plains boys win two at home

Good vibes are the name of the games at Plains High school this year as it relates to sports.

December 20, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: Christmas wish list

Ordinarily, when the world does not seem like it’s upside down or inside out, I usually ask Santa this time of year, to bring good things to folks I know.

December 20, 2023 midnight

Lady Bobcats lose to Seeley-Swan, Charlo

The season is young and the good news for the Superior girls is the only place to go is up.

December 20, 2023 midnight

Quinlan leads Superior Bobcats in two losses

Every now and then, its called a cycle in small town basketball, graduation can be a not so good thing.

DeBorgia gets festive for holidays
December 13, 2023 midnight

DeBorgia gets festive for holidays

People gathered Sunday afternoon inside the old DeBorgia School house, which is the community center from town hall meetings to funerals to weddings for the west end residents. In this case, it was their celebratory Christmas tree lighting and Santa arrival.

Local delivery service makes runs to Missoula
December 13, 2023 midnight

Local delivery service makes runs to Missoula

To live in rural Montana and love the quiet life of Mineral County there is the ever-present necessity of traveling for what you need. Whether it’s a monthly trip to Missoula for groceries, doctor visits, or getting snow tires put on, everyone out here knows about the commute.

December 13, 2023 midnight

Seeking positive change

It is the epitome of irony that there are people more offended and outraged by certain behavior being exposed, than I am as a target of that bad behavior.

Spotlight on the Arts: Lyndsie Anzar
December 13, 2023 midnight

Spotlight on the Arts: Lyndsie Anzar

Spotlight on the Arts: Lyndsie Anzar

December 13, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: Big league payday

In the future, archaeologists sifting through the rubble of a past civilization may stumble on a curious place of worship.