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…
Watching the money flow
We were glad to see Gov. Brian Schweitzer release several million dollars in stimulus grants for projects around the state, including several in the Flathead Valley, but there’s no reason to celebrate.
Caution advised in lake review
Representatives of the Confederated Salish-Kootenai Tribes make compelling arguments in support of gill-netting lake trout from Flathead Lake, but the public still should insist that they back up those arguments, i…
Co-op wise to table decision
With the board clearly split over a proposal to join a Portland-based power cooperative, the Flathead Electric Cooperative trustees wisely decided to table the matter last week.
A brazen government takeover
Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., calls it the “most under-reported big-Washington takeover in history,” and even that may be an understatement.
Health-care bill: Trick or treat?
If Democrats think that by passing health-care legislation they have put the matter to bed, they should think again.
Census response is civic duty
The Census Bureau has begun its once-in-a-decade job of counting the American population, but it can’t do the job right without you.
Decision needed on airport
For more than 10 years, the city of Kalispell has agitated, negotiated and cogitated over what to do with the municipal airport, and finally one City Council meeting seems to have put it all into perspective.
Legal pot: An Rx for disaster?
The citizens of Montana no doubt had good intentions in 2004 when they overwhelmingly voted to allow medical use of marijuana.
Otter Creek deal makes sense
The State Land Board finally approved a deal for mining the state-owned Otter Creek coal tracts in southeast Montana. It’s a move that could curb planned budget cuts and possibly restore two suspended stimulus proj…
A strong field of candidates
This year promises to be a political rodeo, with competitive election races across the state and particularly in the Flathead Valley.
Opening more doors for youths
One of the intended consequences of having two high schools in Kalispell is coming to fruition as more students have the opportunity to participate in school activities.
Honoring a soldier's sacrifice
The war in Afghanistan at times seems like a conflict far, far away.
Fans hope for return of racing
Horse racing fans are rooting for a long shot — the return of the ponies to the Northwest Montana Fair.
Resort wisely reconsiders ban
Whitefish Mountain Resort managers have wisely reconsidered a ban on after-hours, uphill travel on the Big Mountain, due to big-time blowback from many of their most avid skiing customers.
Summit with a limited view
“I hope this will not just be theater,” pronounced President Barack Obama at one point during last week’s health-care summit with congressional Democrats and Republicans. “I hope it’s an opportunity to clarify our …