Like a show-stopping diva, the role of the arts in city government took center stage Tuesday in a forum of Billings City Council candidates at the Alberta Bair Theater. (more…) Continue Reading →
Candidates debate role of arts
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Bride weds bride; new book appears
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I have been to a world’s fair, the Grand Canyon and a rodeo. But until the last week, I had never seen a same-sex wedding or attended a book signing at which I was one of the signers. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Craig Lancaster, House of Books, Precious McKenzie, Tami Haaland
Half-baked tax plan won’t help
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David Herbst makes a heartfelt plea in a recent opinion piece for reforming the tax code. Unfortunately, sincerity is no substitute for accuracy. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Americans for Prosperity, David Herbst, Koch brothers
Helena manager a hit with Billings fans
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Opposing managers occasionally strike a certain rapport with Billings Mustangs fans, but nobody ever has done it quite like Nestor Corredor. Corredor is the manager of the Helena Brewers, and he was a catcher for that team back in his playing days. When he took the field to coach third base on Wednesday night in Dehler Park, fans in Section 117 greeted him with applause and cheers. Section 117 is as close to the third base coaching box as a spectator can get, and we have had season tickets there ever since Dehler Park opened. It’s a cozy ballpark, and managers, who typically also coach third in the Pioneer League, often toss the fans foul balls, take a rope of licorice from a generous fan or exchange small talk. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Last Best Blog, Billings Mustangs, Dehler Park, Helena Brewers, Hunter Greene, Nesto Corredor
Montana, painted by the numbers
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The land of my past, the South Texas coast, is inundated by high water. The land of my future, where my daughter and grandson live near Missoula, is choked by smoke. Maybe I’d better focus on what’s right here, right now. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, bullying, gambling, suicide, Taxes
To 10-year-old, Carla was a charmer
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Hurricanes are an awful display of nature’s power to crush our feeble claim on this planet. To a 10-year-old boy living near the Texas coast, they also can be a delightful adventure. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Hurricane Carla, Hurricane Harvey, Texas, Victoria
Candidates ‘lead with love’ at forum
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Political races tend to get nastier as campaigns wear on, but the race for Billings mayor only seems to get more amicable. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Angela Cimmino, Bill Cole, Billings City Council, Danielle Egnew, Jeff Essmann, Randy Hafer
Douglass: Forgive but never forget
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The last Civil War soldier died when I was a child, but the war over how we remember that war rages on. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Frederick Douglass, Robert E. Lee
Hold on; Daines has this one right
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It’s high time someone took a stand in support of U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont. I volunteer. I have been critical of the good senator a few dozen times. But when the man’s right, he’s right. Kind of. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Alexander Hamilton, filibuster, James Madison, Steve Daines
Chamber assigns grades to city candidates
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The Billings Chamber of Commerce handed out six A’s and only one F in its evaluation of the 21 candidates running for six seats on the Billings City Council. The ratings also included five B’s, eight C’s and a lone D. Candidates were rated mostly on how they responded to a Chamber questionnaire, with some weight given to past experiences and “demonstrable community leadership.” The F went to Ward 2 candidate Frank Ewalt, who did not respond to the questionnaire. (more…) Continue Reading →
