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.
Boyle a fitting moniker for new Flathead gym
Gene Boyle’s legacy was long and deep in the Flathead Valley, and we can’t think of a better person to commemorate in naming the new Flathead High School gymnasium.
Lakeside park expansion will benefit all
Philanthropy has benefited Flathead County communities in myriad ways, from improving our community college to building new sports complexes and performing arts centers. Our lives are richer here, thanks to the gen…
Past opioid use staggering, but correctable
Most Americans are well aware of the opioid crisis fueled in past years by the rampant abuse of prescription painkillers. It’s been in the headlines again and again, and opioid addiction has been a heartless and of…
Public resources and electioneering don't mix
Gov. Steve Bullock came under scrutiny last month in an ethics complaint filed by the Montana Republican Party for his alleged use of public resources to campaign for the Democratic nomination for president. The GO…
Additional public lake access needed
Local infrastructure is bearing the weight of Northwest Montana’s booming tourism industry and a rapidly growing population.
Vet Center's mission worthy of praise
For 40 years the Kalispell Vet Center has been an important safety net for veterans in need of readjustment counseling and other resources.
Time to turn up the heat about selenium pollution
Paul Samycia, owner of Elk River Guiding Company in British Columbia, and his guides and clients have caught dozens of deformed westslope cutthroat trout in the river reaches below four open-pit coal mines operated…
Kalispell trail project will benefit from public input
The city of Kalispell is off and running with the first round of design work on the long-awaited trail that will be built on the railroad bed once the tracks are removed.
Apollo mission helped unify a nation
Parents nationwide allowed their children to stay up hours past bedtime to join many thousands of other American households glued to TVs to watch Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on the moon.
Stillwater project an important milestone
State and federal wildlife officials, along with representatives from Weyerhaeuser and The Trust for Public Land gathered near Olney last week to celebrate a conservation milestone for our corner of the state. It w…
Swift action necessary for wasting disease
What seemed inevitable finally happened last month when samples taken from white-tailed deer in Northwest Montana came back positive for chronic wasting disease.
Good Neighbor forest project a win-win
The first Good Neighbor Authority timber harvest to take place on the Flathead National Forest was finalized this week. Work on the Liger timber sale will take place southeast of Hungry Horse and Martin City, and i…
Library must choose new path forward
Flathead County commissioners last month made it clear that they have no intention of owning any library facilities as county property. In a unanimous vote, the commission decided to remove future funding for libra…
Montana Children's worth celebrating
Montana Children’s Medical Center officially opened on Monday as the staff welcomed its first patients with a parade of cheers and smiles. The jovial scene marked a milestone for the $60 million facility that has b…
Whitefish's new housing program worth a try
Whitefish embarks on a new affordable housing program this week, and we’ll be anxious to see how well developers embrace it.