Local Control

School board members provide a vital public service in the valley

By Mike Jopek // Feb 13, 2019

Be Involved

It’s nearly time to decide which candidates will run for councils to represent townspeople in Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish

By Mike Jopek // Jan 30, 2019

Let’s Talk

I still believe that the job of a politician is to work for all of us lucky enough to live in the district

By Mike Jopek // Jan 16, 2019

Working While Sick

This is a new year; let it be a gentle one

By Mike Jopek // Jan 2, 2019

Get Along

When individuals work together they’ll often produce a product more likely to withstand the harshness of time

By Mike Jopek // Dec 19, 2018

Rural Life

It’s good to see manufacturing making a small comeback

By Mike Jopek // Dec 5, 2018

Share the Table

Please do your part to make the holidays full for everyone

By Mike Jopek // Nov 21, 2018

Giving Thanks

I’m grateful for all that you do to keep our community alive

By Mike Jopek // Nov 7, 2018

Healthy Vote

This is a big election; don’t miss it

By Mike Jopek // Oct 24, 2018

Fall Chores

Maybe voters will bring some balance and clarity to our murky future

By Mike Jopek // Oct 10, 2018

First Freeze

Montanans need someone in Washington who clearly understands the issues and problems facing the people of our great state

By Mike Jopek // Sep 26, 2018

Stay Healthy

Everyone needs someone in his or her life that helps keep family safe and navigate phases of life

By Mike Jopek // Sep 12, 2018

More Rain, Please

Only one Montana congressperson voted for a better plan to combat forest fires

By Mike Jopek // Aug 29, 2018

Your Country

Join me in voting for a true Montanan, a productive senator like Jon Tester who understands economic prosperity is interwoven with humanity

By Mike Jopek // Aug 15, 2018

Makers and Doers

We Montanans aren't afraid to use our hands or our minds

By Mike Jopek // Aug 1, 2018