Opinion
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California blackouts a warning for the Northwest
Last month, California experienced its first Stage 3 electrical emergency since the Western Energy Crisis devast...
Water rate vote was pro-business
I would like to publicly respond to my progressive critics who oppose my election bid in Senate District 2 because of my pro-business votes while on the Kalispell City Council.
U.S.-Canada border closure affecting relationships
Imagine you are separated from the person you love since March 16 because you don’t fall into an exemption category and therefore travel to see one another is not deemed essential.
Environmental ramifications of legalized marijuana
Here in Montana we are granted the right to vote on ballot initiatives once they clear a number of hurdles, including having the related petition garner enou...
Time for voters to tune into local, state races
The Daily Inter Lake kicks off its general election coverage today with profiles on two newcomers to local politics who are vying for the Flathead County Commission District 1 seat held by outgoing Commissioner P...
Election mail bag Sept. 26
Election mail bag Sept. 26
Mountain Climber a much-needed service
Eagle Transit’s new “Mountain Climber” shuttle system is ready to roll, and it’s right on time.
Democrats should boycott the confirmation process
With announcements by Senators Romney, Grassley and Gardner, the outcome of the confirmation process for Trump’s third nominee to the Supreme Court is a done deal.
Letters to the editor Sept. 24
Letters to the editor Sept. 24
Letters to the editor Sept. 21
Letters to the editor Sept. 21
Clearing the Air on the EPA's Coronavirus Response
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agency recently issued a memo waiving certain compliance requirements for energy firms in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.
"People's Rights" Organizing Linked Directly to Ammon Bundy
Local chapters of “People’s Rights” are popping up in Montana communities.
Letters to the editor Sept. 20
Letters to the editor Sept. 20
Election mail bag Sept. 20
Election mail bag Sept. 20
COVID data discrepancies need to be corrected
Having accurate, up-to-date information about the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic in Flathead County is imperative as we all make daily decisions about how to go about our lives.