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.
Valley shows support for K-9 new unit
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office will soon have its own K-9 unit to help sniff out and choke off the valley’s drug epidemic.
A major win for conservation
Fifty-four years — that’s how long the Land and Water Conservation Fund has been around. Since its inception in 1965 it’s been one of the most popular and effective bipartisan programs Congress has ever created.
Partnership connects students with Glacier
An exciting partnership is taking shape between Glacier National Park and Columbia Falls High School that will provide housing for summer park staff and give building-trades students some valuable hands-on construc…
A broken system in need of repair
Just days after the Daily Inter Lake published a
Grateful for search-and-rescue teams
A couple of close calls in the backcountry last weekend have us singing the praises of our local search-and-rescue outfits.
Looming doctor shortage a concern for rural Montana
“The doctor will see you now.”
Modest Evergreen Fire levy worthy of your vote
It was just 10 months ago that Evergreen Fire District voters soundly rejected a levy request to fund Evergreen Fire and Rescue’s growing needs. Next month, ballots for a revised proposal will be sent out and we st…
County trails plan ready for final vote
The Flathead County Parks and Recreation Board is set to vote Monday on a revised county trails plan that sets out a vision for a regional multi-use trail network. After a year and a half of work, it’s time to fina…
Downtown parking perceptions and misconceptions
Perception isn’t always reality, and in the case of parking in downtown Kalispell, sometimes the truth lies only a block or two away.
Impressive show of competition and sportsmanship
There’s no debate about it — Flathead Valley high schools are a hotbed for speech and debate talent in Montana.
Agency on Aging helps ease the stress of aging
Let’s face it, growing older is not for the faint of heart. Even the most able-bodied older citizens may find challenges as the years go by, whether it’s the loss of a spouse, financial struggles or finding the rig…
C-Falls residents face big decisions about schools
The Columbia Falls School District is the latest local district to delve into the process of looking at facility needs down the road, due to aging school infrastructure, building security and, during some years, cl…
Skilled labor jobs vital to Flathead's economy
With a growing need for workers in skilled trades such as welding, heavy-equipment operation, plumbing and electrical work, it was great to learn about a recent collaboration among local educators and business advo…
Expanding access to mental-health resources
With the recent cutback in mental-health services across the state and within the Flathead Valley, it was welcome news to hear Sweetgrass Psychiatric Services in Whitefish has expanded its staff and facility, and h…
New law helps empower the patient
On Thursday we reported on a new federal law that took effect Jan. 1 requiring hospitals across the U.S. to publish online price lists for all of their medical services. Ultimately, the Centers for Medicare and Med…