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.
Shutdown leaves national parks vulnerable
There are no winners in a government shutdown, and that includes our prized national parks.
Freedom Week promotes more engaged citizens
American students are falling behind in their understanding of the nation’s founding principles that underpin our democracy.
Charitable giving shines in the Flathead Valley
With nonprofit funding increasingly uncertain, Flathead Valley residents are stepping up, showing their spirit of giving shines through even the cloudiest forecast for federal support.
A call to reject all political violence
On July 13, 2024, President Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet fired by a sniper during an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. One attendee was killed, and two others were seriously injured.
Bigfork voters must consider the long game
Bigfork residents are feeling the sting of growth as the unincorporated community’s fire department seeks funding for a new station and additional staffing to …
Kalispell’s PFAS response demands transparency
There was no telling whether anything would come from a records request.
Make back-to-school season safe for all
As children head back to the classroom this week in the Flathead Valley, there's the promise of a fresh year ahead for students, teachers and parents.
Hard work pays off at showmanship contests
Months of dedication and hard work came to fruition last week for young 4-H and FFA participants from across the county as they showcased animals at the presti…
New bleachers are just the beginning for fairgrounds improvements
Flathead County's fairgrounds are due for more maintenance, even as the county celebrates the completion of the new north bleachers in advance of this week's N…
Museum at crossroads over future of historic building
The Northwest Montana History Museum has reached an impasse over the future of its location in downtown Kalispell.
Runway project: Why July makes sense
Glacier Park International Airport’s decision to repave its runway next July has local businesses on edge — and justifiably so.
Montana's healthy wolf population is proof that states can manage grizzlies too
Congress moved a step closer last week to finally removing federal protections for the robust grizzly bear population in the Yellowstone ecosystem of southwest…
Recreating responsibly in summer saves lives
Tragedy was narrowly averted in Glacier National Park last week after three hikers fell into the Avalanche Creek gorge. A pair of quick-thinking and courageous…
Rescinding Roadless Rule is not a magic bullet
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins last week laid out her case for why the federal Roadless Rule that protects some 58 million acres of Forest Service land should be rescinded.
United behind first-responders
Today, we find ourselves in mourning — not only for the tragic loss of life but also for the very soul of our community, shaken by violence that defies explanation.