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…
'Non-state-sponsored spying'
Throughout its history, the United States has gone all-out to obfuscate, disrupt, infiltrate and intercept the activities of spy agencies from other countries hostile to our interests. WikiLeaks, the online enterpr…
Pay freeze for feds a good start
President Barack Obama’s proposal to freeze the pay of 2 million federal employees is a solid, symbolic stroke to begin the deficit battle, but it surely doesn’t go far enough and we’ll believe it when we see it pa…
Deficit can't just be ignored
It’s easy to be cynical and jaded in considering whether the political will exists to actually tackle the federal deficit that has been fed by a chronic spending problem.
Bigfork Vikings win in style
It was no easy task, but the Bigfork Vikings got their storybook ending last Saturday, coming through with a dramatic fourth-down touchdown in the last 10 seconds of the game on a cold, blustery day to lay claim to…
Compassion and thankfulness
“Kindly let the power of your compassion arise, to quickly stem the flow of blood and tears.”
A pragmatic budget proposal
Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer appears to have stepped cleverly in the right direction with the state budget draft he introduced this week.
Griz Nation sighs with relief
News that the University of Montana Grizzlies will stay with the Big Sky Conference and the Football Championship Series should be greeted with a sigh of relief and big cheers.
What were voters thinking?
It is perplexing why Montana voters chose to kneecap two lines of business, when it would obviously cost a lot of jobs at a time when the state’s economy is already struggling.
Hospitals: Booster shot for economy
Perhaps the way out of our area’s economic doldrums will come from the health-care industry.
It's time for Ron Smith to die
Two judges ruled last week on the pending execution of killer Ron Smith — one got it right; one got it horribly wrong — and once again the life of an unrepentant killer is unconscionably extended while his two youn…
Welcome to new commissioner
A new day is dawning for the Flathead County Board of Commissioners. Voters overwhelmingly picked Republican Pam Holmquist to replace incumbent Democrat Joe Brenneman, and she’ll take her place at the commissioners…
GOP victory is truly historic
The waters are still receding, but it is clear that the country has been swept by an electoral wave that will likely change the political landscape for years to come.
Tuesday, it's our voices that matter
The general election is just two days away, and for many of us it can’t come soon enough.
State's wolf policy is on track
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter’s decision to have his state wash its hands of anything to do with wolf management was a bold statement, but we’re pleased that Montana is not following his lead.
Helping neighbors in need
A surge in demand at Montana food banks is alarming because there is uncertainty that the demand can be met over the next year and because it reflects the true nature of Montana’s economic malaise.