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…
Less talk, more action in Gulf
So what did Americans get this week from their political leaders regarding the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?
Editorial delayed ... by rain
We were going to write an editorial today about the opening of Going to the Sun Road... We were hoping to write an editorial about the opening of the Sun Road. We really wish we could write an editorial saying Sun …
Long-overdue stimulus arrives
The bloated federal stimulus package passed in early 2009 has long been frustrating, full of faults and clearly not the most effective way to actually stimulate the economy.
'Investing in public safety'
It’s a new world for emergency services in the Flathead Valley.
Welcome to a new Walmart
It is a popular pastime to make jokes about Walmart, but the fact of the matter is that the huge retailer is a vital component of our national and local economies.
Senators need to step forward
It appears Montana’s two senators have joined a national trend in Democrats avoiding wide-open town hall meetings in recent months.
Graduates face new challenges
Welcome, graduates, to a brave new world.
Decision day is nearly here
Decision day is at hand for Flathead County voters.
Attacking Israel - as usual
Lots of people like to hate Israel, the Mideast’s only fully functioning democracy, but the latest outcry over Israel’s handling of its blockade against Gaza is hypocritical at best.
Paying tribute to our heroes
The recent deaths of two Montana soldiers in Afghanistan are stark reminders of the overall losses of American military personnel through history, to be somberly recognized on Memorial Day.
A dream come true for vets
Vision, dedication and commitment.
Swan Run challenge frivolous
The Flathead National Forest should pull out all the stops to ensure that the Swan Crest 100-Mile Run goes on as planned, making clear to Keith Hammer and his group, the Swan View Coalition, that their opposition t…
Time to temper tapeworm hype
Maybe Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials have to show deference and not be entirely dismissive of public concerns about a tapeworm carried by wolves that can be dangerous to people.
Heroic mom left a big impression
Our hearts go out to members of the Shelton family as they mourn the death of their beloved Sharrie Shelton Duncan, who was swept out to sea and drowned in Italy as she sacrificed herself to save her 12-year-old so…
By any name, it's a bad bill
It is beyond unbelievable that Washington continues to press ahead with job-killing “cap and trade” energy legislation as the country drags itself from recession with unemployment still hovering just below 10 perce…