DIL Editorial
Thoughtful perspectives from the Daily Inter Lake editorial board—local viewpoints on issues shaping Northwest Montana.
Mall redevelopment may be a gamble worth taking
Developers have proposed an intriguing plan for Kalispell Center Mall that promises a bright future for the town’s…
Rush to judgment in Tucson
As everyone knows by now, a lone gunman on Saturday earned his place in the annals of infamy by killing six innocent people and wounding many more, including an Arizona congresswoman.
2012 is just around corner
It’s still nearly two years to the next presidential election, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t time to start pondering the horse race. In fact, it was in January of 2007 when Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama both an…
A big loss for the Flathead
Rebecca Broussard’s recent death was a huge loss for the world of equestrian eventing and for the Flathead Valley as well.
Pay debts, but don't keep spending
It is called the “debt ceiling.” But based on experience, there is no ceiling to the debt that Congress is willing to approve for the United States of America.
A productive session ahead?
So far, the rhetoric is matching up between Democratic Gov. Brian Schweitzer and many Republican lawmakers, particularly those from the Flathead Valley.
2010: A year of loss, laughter
Every year, it is traditional to look forward at this time of year, with a wish for better life, better business, and a better outlook.
Brenneman tough act to follow
It’s not easy being a Democrat in Flathead County. Joe Brenneman can attest to that.
'The best people in the world'
It is customary at this time of year for editorialists to count not just their own blessings, but those of the community. Even in the bleakest of times, it seems the message of Christmas provides hope and good chee…
Crack down on drunk drivers
The Montana Legislature will have an opportunity to tighten the state laws on “driving under the influence” in the coming session, and we hope this is one area where there will be bipartisan agreement that somethin…
Gun policies need to be re-aimed
After a week of public furor, the case of a young girl with a hunting rifle was resolved wisely by Columbia Falls school trustees.
Tax deal not perfect, but necessary
The tax-cut deal between Senate Republicans and President Barack Obama is getting beat up from a lot of directions, but as unsavory as it may be in some respects, it is a pragmatic recognition that governance is of…
Testing the public's patience
We can’t believe they did it again. Damn the torpedoes, damn the elections, damn the people, the U.S. Senate is forging ahead with a $1.2 trillion omnibus spending bill that is festooned with more than 6,000 earmar…
Let's rethink airport security
Maybe the clamor in the news has quieted down, and maybe the Transportation Security Administration can claim it is doing a good job of keeping air travel safe, but the problems associated with the country’s new se…
Don't let feds dictate gun rules
There’s probably no better example of how a “one-size-fits-all” federal policy does not work than the opprobrious law that tells Montana schools what gun policies they shall adopt and enforce.
Maybe Congress didn't get the message
The Senate voted to continue allowing earmarks in the next session of Congress, which makes us think perhaps some of our elected representatives are wearing soundproof earmuffs.