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…
Local efforts pay off for N. Fork
The landmark agreement last week that put the Canadian Flathead Valley off-limits to mining and drilling was a testament to the power of quiet diplomacy between Montana and British Columbia officials.
Projects not subject to whim
The tentative $1 million cash settlement reached last week in the North Shore Ranch lawsuit is a painful reminder for the Flathead County commissioners that land-use decisions must be based on facts, not opinions.
Keeping the dynasty going
Every year, other teams think they have a shot at winning the Class AA wrestling title.
Don't rush gill-netting plan
It appears the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are dead set on gill netting lake trout from Flathead Lake, but the public should be demanding the highest degree of scrutiny before this endeavor ever begins.
Baucus and 'bipartisanship'
We wonder when Max Baucus will get tired of carrying water for his Senate boss, Majority Leader Harry Reid.
Ranger wolves? A real howler
Some crackerjack minds in the National Park Service have come up with an answer for “ballooning elk and deer populations eating up greenery and altering ecosystems” in parks across the country: neutered packs of wo…
Praise for the Canadian pact
The news came in a simple one-page press release, but the amount of effort that has gone into protecting the Canadian Flathead from mining has been epic.
Forest bill: Unrealistic goals?
Sen. Jon Tester is admirably stressing the potential of his Forest Jobs and Recreation Act for sustaining employment in the state’s timber industry, but we’re not so certain that will be the actual outcome.
Whitefish does what's needed
It’s unfortunate that the city of Whitefish has found itself in financial trouble and expects to end the fiscal year with a general-fund balance in the red. We commend City Manager Chuck Stearns and his administrat…
No debate about this dynasty
A final-round rally on Saturday propelled Columbia Falls to another state speech and debate championship and into uncharted territory as a dynasty.
State of the speech: Our view
The most encouraging aspect of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address last week was the strong emphasis on job creation and the economy.
Time to end planning fight
Flathead County Planning Director Jeff Harris said all along that he and his staff had nothing to hide when the county embarked six months ago on a third-party investigation of wide-ranging allegations against the …
Don't waste forest jobs, resources
There’s nothing new or untested about co-generation plants powered by biomass, but it’s a proposition that has taken on more weight in Northwest Montana than ever before.
Consolidation not an easy fix
School consolidation periodically surfaces as a potential cost-saving panacea — and it no doubt will be part of the debate as Montana works to address a mounting budget problem.
Fire hall does Evergreen proud
Evergreen has an impressive new monument to community spirit, and everyone is invited to visit on Saturday as the Evergreen Fire Rescue department proudly shows off its new station.