Wednesday, April 30, 2025

ARTICLES BY RYAN ZINKE

The fight for freedom

America is under siege. We are threatened by an enemy that is undermining the very foundations of our Constitution and the American values that have created, in the words of Ronald Reagan, the world’s “shining city of a hill.” This war against the heartland is not being waged by our …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Time to pass good policy that saves forests, lives

Within minutes of the deadly Camp Fire’s ignition, several acres were ablaze as fire spotters stood by helplessly. While Capt. Matt McKenzie of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection responded quickly, firetrucks were unable to reach the blaze and helicopters and air tankers were grounded due to the …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Time to pass good policy that saves forests, lives

Within minutes of the deadly Camp Fire’s ignition, several acres were ablaze as fire spotters stood by helplessly. While Capt. Matt McKenzie of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection responded quickly, firetrucks were unable to reach the blaze and helicopters and air tankers were grounded due to the …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wildfires seem unstoppable, but they can be prevented

The flames of the Ferguson Fire in California have become the latest symbols of a seemingly perennial challenge of fighting fires in the West. I just returned from the Ferguson Fire camp, where I met with firefighters who are working to combat the fire as it bears down on Yosemite …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Wildfires seem unstoppable, but they can be prevented

The flames of the Ferguson Fire in California have become the latest symbols of a seemingly perennial challenge of fighting fires in the West. I just returned from the Ferguson Fire camp, where I met with firefighters who are working to combat the fire as it bears down on Yosemite …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Zinke: Leading Interior is great honor and responsibility

As a son of a plumber and a kid who grew up in a small timber and railroad town next to Glacier National Park in Montana, I am humbled to be the president-elect’s designee for secretary of the interior. I am also humbled because of the great responsibility the position …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

OPINION: Candidate gives his take on U.S. House election

As a 23-year U.S. military commander, I’ve always been mission-focused, and no mission is too big or too small to take on with everything I have. Whether it’s hunting terrorists in the Middle East, winterizing the house, or fighting for Montana in Congress, I always take the same mission-critical approach …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

OPINION: Fifteen years later: 'A nation whose spirit could not be broken'

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

OPINION: Politics has no role in military

When I was commanding men and women on the battlefield, I never asked what their religious affiliation was. It didn’t matter in war. What matters is the individual next to you is patriotic, capable and willing to put their life on the line for their country and their unit. Every …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Zinke explains land transfer vote

Earlier this month, the Natural Resources Committee voted on a series of bills, two of which dealt with public lands. The first piece was an outright transfer of federal lands. The second piece dealt with establishing a land management pilot program.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

OPINION: Congressman explains two votes he made last week

Earlier this week, the Natural Resources Committee voted on a series of bills, two of which dealt with public lands. The first piece was an outright transfer of federal lands. The second piece dealt with establishing a land management pilot program.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

U.S. needs a better strategy for dealing with ISIS

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Rep. Zinke explains vote on spending bill

Yes; I voted for the 2,000-page spending bill which funds the government next year, known as the Omnibus. Yes; my staff and I read it. And yes; it was a difficult vote. I assure you, the easy thing to do in these situations is vote no. It’s easy to vote …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

OPINION: Zinke: On the Omnibus bill, I did what I said I'd do

Yes, I voted for the 2,000-page spending bill which funds the government next year, known as the Omnibus. Yes, my staff and I read it. And yes, it was a difficult vote. I assure you, the easy thing to do in these situations is vote no. It’s easy to vote …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

On the omnibus: I did what I said I'd do

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

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