State of the Rhubarb

Suddenly Gladys’ rhubarb will be tall and tart, strong like the local economy

By Mike Jopek // Apr 24, 2019

Change or Make Way

It’s hard to plan for change, our vision clouded by the fog of opportunity

By Mike Jopek // Apr 10, 2019

Wet Today, Dry Tomorrow

The chaos and unexpected extremes have become a familiar normal for most anyone who spends days outside in the forests or the fields

By Mike Jopek // Mar 27, 2019

Do Right by Montana Kids

I’ve watched four different Montana governors and more Legislatures try to understand foster kids

By Mike Jopek // Mar 13, 2019

Your Boards

Wherever you live in the valley, it’s local people who make stuff happen

By Mike Jopek // Feb 27, 2019

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