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 5 YEARS, 4 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 7 YEARS 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 7 YEARS 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 7 YEARS, 4 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 7 YEARS, 4 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, 10 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 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
OPINION: Fifteen years later: 'A nation whose spirit could not be broken'
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 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 9 YEARS, 4 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 9 YEARS, 5 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 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
U.S. needs a better strategy for dealing with ISIS
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS 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, 11 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, 11 MONTHS AGO
On the omnibus: I did what I said I'd do
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
OPINION: Don't make LWCF another broken promise
Before Thanksgiving we had a hearing in the House Natural Resources Committee about the Land and Water Conservation Fund. When talking with my colleagues from all over the country about the fund, I ask them to imagine America without iconic national parks like Rocky Mountain, Grand Canyon, Acadia, and Great …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO
Respect their sacrifice and honor our promises
Montana has a strong military tradition unparalleled by almost any other state in the nation. Nearly 1-in-10 of us hears the call to serve in the armed forces, and in the sovereign nations the warrior spirit is even stronger.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
OPINION: Remember 9/11 and continue to fight those who target us today
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, America suffered a great loss and was pushed to her limits.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
OPINION: Congressman: A wilderness bill will not put out wildfires
Right now, there are more than 25 active wildfires in Montana, burning over a hundred thousand acres of our cherished national parks, forests and grasslands. Just last week Essex was evacuated as the Sheep fire raged. This is in part because of the dry and hot weather we’ve had, but …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Wilderness bill won't help with wildfires
Right now, there are nine active wildfires in Montana, burning thousands of acres of our cherished national parks, forests and grasslands. Hundreds of thousands of acres in California are burning too. This is in part because of the dry and hot weather we've had, but even more so due to …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Wilderness bill won't help with wildfires
Right now, there are nine active wildfires in Montana, burning thousands of acres of our cherished national parks, forests and grasslands. Hundreds of thousands of acres in California are burning too. This is in part because of the dry and hot weather we've had, but even more so due to …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
OPINION: We owe veterans our very best
My daughter is a Navy diver, my son-in-law is an active duty Navy SEAL, and I spent 23 years as a Navy SEAL, leading countless young men through underwater demolition training and commanding thousands more men and women in Iraq.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
OPINION: Montana coal workers deserve fighting chance
On Wednesday, I introduced legislation that would stop the Department of the Interior from enacting another cumbersome rule that would change the way coal is valued when mined from public land. The end result would be increased uncertainty for an industry that is constantly battling this administration’s war on fossil …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Zinke thanks Whitefish
Montana’s next Congressman will soon be chosen and it is vital that our next representative will fight to do what is best for our state and for our nation. The challenges we face — our $18 trillion national debt, rising healthcare costs, and threats to our national security are real …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Zinke asks for your vote
Montana’s next Congressman will soon be chosen, and it is vital that our next representative will fight to do what is best for our state and for our nation.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Zinke asks for your vote
Montana’s next Congressman will soon be chosen, and it is vital that our next representative will fight to do what is best for our state and for our nation.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Looking forward to debates
You can tell it’s election season. The political ads are flying, the campaign mailers are being delivered, and unfortunately we have seen the level of rhetoric and political posturing increase as Election Day draws near, which is why I just wanted to take a moment to set the record straight …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Looking forward to debates
You can tell it’s election season. The political ads are flying, the campaign mailers are being delivered, and unfortunately we have seen the level of rhetoric and political posturing increase as Election Day draws near, which is why I just wanted to take a moment to set the record straight …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Zinke defends his conservative credentials
I have been a Republican my entire life. But I am growing increasingly concerned about the future of our Grand Old Party.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Zinke defends his conservative credentials
I have been a Republican my entire life. But I am growing increasingly concerned about the future of our Grand Old Party.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
GOP candidate Zinke defends conservative credentials
I have been a Republican my entire life. But I am growing increasingly concerned about the future of our Grand Old Party.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Restoring America to what it once was
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Zinke ready to accept new challenge in Congress
U.S. House candidate Ryan Zinke made the following remarks during a campaign filing event at the VFW Hall in Whitefish on Feb. 8, 2014.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Zinke ready to accept new challenge in Congress
U.S. House candidate Ryan Zinke made the following remarks during a campaign filing event at the VFW Hall in Whitefish on Feb. 8, 2014.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Zinke responds to State of the Union Address
Ryan Zinke, of Whitefish, a former state senator and a Republican candidate for the U.S. House, issued this response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address:
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Zinke responds to State of the Union Address
Ryan Zinke, of Whitefish, a former state senator and a Republican candidate for the U.S. House, issued this response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address:
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Iran nuclear agreement was a step backward
If there is one thing I learned from serving 23 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, it’s never negotiate with your enemies from a position of weakness.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Iran nuclear agreement was a step backward
If there is one thing I learned from serving 23 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, it’s never negotiate with your enemies from a position of weakness.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Veterans have made huge sacrifices
The voice of the veteran is important and needs to be heard. While active duty service members should remain politically neutral, those who have taken the oath to defend the Constitution have a duty to speak out to defend the very freedoms that they swore to protect.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Veterans have made huge sacrifices
The voice of the veteran is important and needs to be heard. While active duty service members should remain politically neutral, those who have taken the oath to defend the Constitution have a duty to speak out to defend the very freedoms that they swore to protect.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Veterans have made huge sacrifices
The voice of the veteran is important and needs to be heard. While active duty service members should remain politically neutral, those who have taken the oath to defend the Constitution have a duty to speak out to defend the very freedoms that they swore to protect.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Crisis solution: Restore trust in government
America is in crisis.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Is the sun setting on America?
America is in crisis. Admiral Mike Mullen, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recently stated that the greatest threat facing our nation is our enormous debt. While the magnitude of our $16.5 trillion debt is nearly incomprehensible in size, irresponsible in creation and reckless for our children’s …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Is the sun setting on America?
America is in crisis. Admiral Mike Mullen, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recently stated that the greatest threat facing our nation is our enormous debt. While the magnitude of our $16.5 trillion debt is nearly incomprehensible in size, irresponsible in creation and reckless for our children’s …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Is the sun setting on America?
America is in crisis. Admiral Mike Mullen, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recently stated that the greatest threat facing our nation is our enormous debt. While the magnitude of our $16.5 trillion debt is nearly incomprehensible in size, irresponsible in creation and reckless for our children’s …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
America in crisis
America is in crisis. Admiral Mike Mullen, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recently stated that the greatest threat facing our nation is our enormous debt. While the magnitude of our $16.5 trillion debt is nearly incomprehensible in size, irresponsible in creation and reckless for our children’s …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
America in crisis
America is in crisis. Admiral Mike Mullen, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recently stated that the greatest threat facing our nation is our enormous debt. While the magnitude of our $16.5 trillion debt is nearly incomprehensible in size, irresponsible in creation and reckless for our children’s …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
America in crisis
America is in crisis. Admiral Mike Mullen, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recently stated that the greatest threat facing our nation is our enormous debt. While the magnitude of our $16.5 trillion debt is nearly incomprehensible in size, irresponsible in creation and reckless for our children’s …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Statement of Memorial Day remembrance
On this weekend, I ask that all Americans take a few moments to pause and reflect on the values and principles of our great nation and the price paid by our fallen heroes to preserve them.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Statement of Memorial Day remembrance
On this weekend, I ask that all Americans take a few moments to pause and reflect on the values and principles of our great nation and the price paid by our fallen heroes to preserve them.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Statement of Memorial Day remembrance
On this weekend, I ask that all Americans take a few moments to pause and reflect on the values and principles of our great nation and the price paid by our fallen heroes to preserve them.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
'We the People' deserve more
In a respectful response to Rep. Ed Leiser’s recent article on the workings of the Montana Legislature, I would offer the following commentary for consideration.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
'We the People' deserve more
In a respectful response to Rep. Ed Leiser’s recent article on the workings of the Montana Legislature, I would offer the following commentary for consideration.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
'We the People' deserve more
In a respectful response to Rep. Ed Leiser’s recent article on the workings of the Montana Legislature, I would offer the following commentary for consideration.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Why run for political office?
I am often asked, “Why run for office given the present political environment of distrust, misrepresentation and personal attacks?”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Why run for political office?
I am often asked, “Why run for office given the present political environment of distrust, misrepresentation and personal attacks?”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Why run for political office?
I am often asked, “Why run for office given the present political environment of distrust, misrepresentation and personal attacks?”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Why run for political office?
I am often asked, “Why run for office given the present political environment of distrust, misrepresentation and personal attacks?”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Why run for political office?
I am often asked, “Why run for office given the present political environment of distrust, misrepresentation and personal attacks?”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Why run for political office?
I am often asked, “Why run for office given the present political environment of distrust, misrepresentation and personal attacks?”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
A mandate for reason in next Legislature?
Like the warm afterglow of holiday cheer, the results of the fall elections have begun to fade from memory, displaced by the anticipation of the upcoming legislative session in Helena.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Truth in politics
It would seem that the modern campaign play book is one of using selective facts, subjective voting records and producing a storm of misleading advertisements. Added to the fact that negative campaign strategies have become common practice, the question of whether truth in politics can exist at all is at …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Truth in politics
It would seem that the modern campaign play book is one of using selective facts, subjective voting records and producing a storm of misleading advertisements. Added to the fact that negative campaign strategies have become common practice, the question of whether truth in politics can exist at all is at …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Truth in politics
It would seem that the modern campaign play book is one of using selective facts, subjective voting records and producing a storm of misleading advertisements. Added to the fact that negative campaign strategies have become common practice, the question of whether truth in politics can exist at all is at …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
The rule of law during war
In response to a recent editorial suggesting that Sen. Max Baucus should share some blame in the case of three Navy SEALs being prosecuted for roughing up a known terrorist in Iraq, I would suggest it is more appropriate to blame the application of a legal paradigm rather than our …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The rule of law during war
In response to a recent editorial suggesting that Sen. Max Baucus should share some blame in the case of three Navy SEALs being prosecuted for roughing up a known terrorist in Iraq, I would suggest it is more appropriate to blame the application of a legal paradigm rather than our …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The rule of law during war
In response to a recent editorial suggesting that Sen. Max Baucus should share some blame in the case of three Navy SEALs being prosecuted for roughing up a known terrorist in Iraq, I would suggest it is more appropriate to blame the application of a legal paradigm rather than our …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Now is time for restraint
As I was sitting in City Hall during the recent swearing ceremony of the new Whitefish City Council, I found the public comment to be the most interesting. For the most part, the comments represented a summation of the issues that have challenged Whitefish last year, to include the controversial …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Now is time for restraint
As I was sitting in City Hall during the recent swearing ceremony of the new Whitefish City Council, I found the public comment to be the most interesting. For the most part, the comments represented a summation of the issues that have challenged Whitefish last year, to include the controversial …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Now is time for restraint
As I was sitting in City Hall during the recent swearing ceremony of the new Whitefish City Council, I found the public comment to be the most interesting. For the most part, the comments represented a summation of the issues that have challenged Whitefish last year, to include the controversial …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Merging of climate change and energy
Whether one believes in global warming or not, climate change and our nation's energy policies are merging. Rising global temperatures have become a divisive issue; many believe them to be a part of the natural cycle, while others point to the diminishing polar ice shields as proof that our emissions …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Merging of climate change and energy
Whether one believes in global warming or not, climate change and our nation's energy policies are merging. Rising global temperatures have become a divisive issue; many believe them to be a part of the natural cycle, while others point to the diminishing polar ice shields as proof that our emissions …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Merging of climate change and energy
Whether one believes in global warming or not, climate change and our nation's energy policies are merging. Rising global temperatures have become a divisive issue; many believe them to be a part of the natural cycle, while others point to the diminishing polar ice shields as proof that our emissions …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
The war on terrorism is not over
As we remember our veterans on this Memorial Day weekend, I stand troubled at our Commander-in-Chief’s position regarding Guantanamo Bay, aka GITMO. As much as I respect our president, I fundamentally disagree with his assessment that moving the detainees to U.S. territory is in our nation’s best interest.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The war on terrorism is not over
As we remember our veterans on this Memorial Day weekend, I stand troubled at our Commander-in-Chief’s position regarding Guantanamo Bay, aka GITMO. As much as I respect our president, I fundamentally disagree with his assessment that moving the detainees to U.S. territory is in our nation’s best interest.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The war on terrorism is not over
As we remember our veterans on this Memorial Day weekend, I stand troubled at our Commander-in-Chief’s position regarding Guantanamo Bay, aka GITMO. As much as I respect our president, I fundamentally disagree with his assessment that moving the detainees to U.S. territory is in our nation’s best interest.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Hard choices
The daunting task before the Senate Finance and Claims Committee last Friday was the budget shortfall in the $8.1 billion House Bill 2.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Hard choices
The daunting task before the Senate Finance and Claims Committee last Friday was the budget shortfall in the $8.1 billion House Bill 2.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Hard choices
The daunting task before the Senate Finance and Claims Committee last Friday was the budget shortfall in the $8.1 billion House Bill 2.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Seat belt bill is a lesson in politics
It was the primary seat belt bill that drew the largest and most emotionally charged testimony to the Capitol this week. Senate Bill 237, sponsored by Sen. Dave Lewis, R-Helena, would have made not wearing a seat belt a primary offense.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Seat belt bill is a lesson in politics
It was the primary seat belt bill that drew the largest and most emotionally charged testimony to the Capitol this week. Senate Bill 237, sponsored by Sen. Dave Lewis, R-Helena, would have made not wearing a seat belt a primary offense.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Seat belt bill is a lesson in politics
It was the primary seat belt bill that drew the largest and most emotionally charged testimony to the Capitol this week. Senate Bill 237, sponsored by Sen. Dave Lewis, R-Helena, would have made not wearing a seat belt a primary offense.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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