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.
Wings provides lift to cancer patients
An unexpected cancer diagnosis is often described as a “frightening” and “life-changing” event. Along with the physical and mental tolls the disease wields, it can also derail a household’s financial foothold as me…
Now's the time to tune in to 2020 election
The 2020 election season in Montana is officially off and running. On Thursday, the first day of filing, 100 candidates filed with the Montana Secretary of State’s office for both legislative and non-legislative ra…
Make smart choices in the backcountry
Powder-hounds are rejoicing this week after Old Man Winter’s long-awaited arrival in Northwest Montana. While it may be sloppy and suspiciously spring-like in the valley, area mountains are getting pummeled with de…
Hot market puts pressure on housing crisis
End-of-the-year reports indicate that a robust economy and low interest rates continue to power the local real-estate market to historic levels.
Planning process keeps level playing field
As development keeps on rolling in the Flathead Valley, those who are concerned about what’s happening in the corridor leading to Glacier National Park may want to tune into a project on Lake Five that aims to crea…
Impacts of Weyerhaeuser deal loom large
Timber giant Weyerhaeuser made a surprising announcement last week that it plans to sell 1,000 square miles of its Montana forestland in the coming year. The proposed $145 million transaction would account for near…
Looking ahead to 2020's top stories
It’s common for media outlets, including the Inter Lake, to take the week between Christmas and New Year’s to look back on the year that was. There’s always a dip in the news cycle around the holidays, allowing mor…
Where on earth is peace?
So, here we are on the cusp of another Christmas. We sing the ancient carols calling for “peace on earth, goodwill to men,” and yet we look around and most of the time don’t see anything resembling peace.
Milestones for rail park and Core Area
Montana West Economic Development capped off a busy and fruitful 2019 with a major announcement last week that a third and final tenant has been secured for the new Glacier Rail Park.
Water rights deal good for Montana
Congress is finally poised to decide a century-old dispute over Western water rights thanks to bipartisan leadership from Montana’s two senators.
Ideas to improve bus stop safety
School bus safety has been top of mind for many valley residents since a tragic accident near Whitefish last month left a 6-year-old girl fighting for her life.
Time for transparency at United Way
Readers of the Daily Inter Lake are aware of alleged problems with our local United Way. The recent resignation of longtime United Way executive director Sherry Stevens seems to have amplified or shed light on some…
Jentz integral in shaping Kalispell's growth
Today is Kalispell Planning Director Tom Jentz’s last day on the job, and while we wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement, we’re sure going to miss him.
Mental-health grant worthy of support
Whether on a 911 call or in person, local law enforcement officers and emergency dispatchers often stand as the first line of intervention in a mental-health crisis incident — including threats of self-harm or suic…
AG Barr's visit spotlights pair of important issues
Northwest Montana law enforcement officers and tribal officials last week were afforded a rare sit-down with the country’s top cop to talk about two critical issues facing our state.