DIL Editorial
Thoughtful perspectives from the Daily Inter Lake editorial board—local viewpoints on issues shaping Northwest Montana.
Reckless cruisers jeopardize Main Street pastime
Kalispell’s downtown cruisers are dealing with a few rotten apples that threaten to spoil the bunch.
Putting ‘state of emergency’ in context
The phrase “state of emergency” naturally incites alarm and concern. In our neck of the woods, we’re used to hearing those words in relation to natural disasters — floods, blizzards or wildfires.
Judicious use of unnamed sources sometimes warranted
Many say a story is only as good as its source.
Our wellbeing depends on one another
Now we enter the next chapter of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it will be equally challenging to what we’ve already been through. We stay home; we shelter in place, as our governor has directed.
Teachers ramp up for remote learning
Beginning Monday, households across the state will transform into classrooms as moms, dads, grandparents and siblings take on the role of teacher.
Resiliency of Flathead folks will see us through crisis
So here we are, chest-deep in the uncharted waters of the novel coronavirus pandemic that seems to have flooded every crevasse of our daily lives.
Be proactive to limit virus’ spread
The COVID-19 pandemic had not yet made its way to Montana as of this writing, but experts suggest it’s only a matter of time before the virus is confirmed within the state.
Landfill upgrades worth the investment
Anyone who has waited in long lines at the Flathead County Landfill to drop off their garbage and recyclables is bound to be tickled pink about the $3 million upgrade underway to streamline the entrance and make th…
Trump reverses course on conservation fund
After submitting a disappointing budget proposal last month that called for gutting the popular and bipartisan Land and Water Conservation Fund, President Trump appears ready to reverse course — and then some.
Trump reverses course on conservation fund
After submitting a disappointing budget proposal last month that called for gutting the popular and bipartisan Land and Water Conservation Fund, President Trump appears ready to reverse course — and then some.
Testing school water for lead is wise move
We’re of the mindset that when it comes to our children, every precaution should be taken to protect their health and wellbeing. The state of Montana has now mandated public schools across Montana to test drinking …
Testing school water for lead is wise move
We’re of the mindset that when it comes to our children, every precaution should be taken to protect their health and wellbeing. The state of Montana has now mandated public schools across Montana to test drinking …
Collaboration the right approach to homeless issues
For those of us who go to sleep each night in a warm bed and a roof over our head, it’s easy to ignore the problem of homelessness in the Flathead Valley. It’s also easy to dismiss this growing problem with the not…
Downtown plans differ, but worth pursuing
The downtown corridors of Kalispell and Columbia Falls were in the news last week as two very different scenarios take shape for those core areas. Both visions have merit.
Downtown plans differ, but worth pursuing
The downtown corridors of Kalispell and Columbia Falls were in the news last week as two very different scenarios take shape for those core areas. Both visions have merit.
Student smartphone policy gets dialed back
Seasoned mountain climbers will tell you that taking a step back is sometimes as necessary as moving forward. Progress — the whole point of the climb — is important, but so are the moments that allow you to reflect…