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.
In Libby, optimism emerges as asbestos cloud lifts
Libby has been in the asbestos spotlight for a long, long time.
Forest projects a win on multiple fronts
The Flathead Valley scored a pair of big wins this week as the Forest Service approved a long-discussed forest project in Whitefish and moved closer to finalizing another in Columbia Falls.
Know the laws regarding school buses
Last week, a 6-year-old student at Olney-Bissell elementary was sent to the hospital with serious injuries when she was hit by a car after getting off the school bus west of Whitefish.
Dark sky ordinances paying off
Montana’s dark skies are becoming quite a drawing card for visitors who want see the stars.
Honoring vets never goes out of style
A hundred years ago communities across the Flathead Valley were making preparations to celebrate the first anniversary of Armistice Day — Nov. 11, 1919.
Coming soon to a campground near you
The Interior Department
Get informed and get out and vote
National news headlines typical drive political conversations, but it’s local government that often has the greatest impact on our daily lives. Decisions about local zoning directly impact your neighborhood; decisi…
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The Eagle flies once more
Welcome to the new Bigfork Eagle.
Eagle touches down with fresh format after nearly 4-year hiatus
The Eagle has landed — again.
Mental-health needs in frontier communities
Facing a serious budget shortfall in 2017, the Montana Legislature was forced to slash $120 million from the state’s general fund. The state health department took the brunt of those cuts, to the tune of nearly $50…
Great Fish in a league of its own
When it comes to raising money for nonprofits, the Whitefish Community Foundation’s Great Fish Community Challenge is in a league of its own, a true marvel of community spirit and support.
Project brings VA care closer to home
Rural Montana veterans often get the short end of the stick when it comes to reliable, timely access to health care.
Deal will ease westside parking crunch
The frustrating parking situation in Kalispell’s westside neighborhood is poised to improve greatly in the coming years.
Mental-health awareness affects all of us
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