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.
Bigfork: a little town with big plans
Community leaders in Bigfork have begun the process of gathering together the townsfolk to get ideas about what they want their town to look like in future decades. It’s a citizen-driven effort that aims to gauge w…
6-mill levy makes good sense for Montana
Seventy years ago, as Montana was rebuilding its economy after World War II, state leaders took the visionary step of putting a 6-mill levy on the ballot to help fund higher education. The referendum passed, and ev…
Glacier Rail Park and Kalispell Trail promise transformation
Regional economic developer Kim Morisaki recited a quote typically attributed to Roman philosopher Seneca: “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportu…
Past time to renew conservation fund
We were disappointed to see Congress’ failure this week to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, essentially letting this popular piece of legislation fall victim to what some are calling “c…
Where do we go from here?
A quick search in the Daily Inter Lake archive for “Frank Miele” garners thousands of results — 17,612 to be precise. Over his 34-year career here, Miele helped put out some 12,400 issues — give or take a few. Stac…
Celebrate manufacturing in the Flathead
Flathead County’s history is rich with manufacturing success, and it’s future may be even brighter.
Hungry Horse Dam: A story for the ages
At its best, local journalism is about telling the story of a community — past, present and future. Our most important stories are YOUR stories.
United Way needs honest critique
We have always been a friend of United Way.
Whitefish Energy: The rest of the story
The story of Andy Techmanski and Whitefish Energy has finally been told, and as so often seems to be the case, the true story is nothing like what was reported by the national media in the months following the dest…
History lost in Glacier fire can't be replaced
We were saddened to learn last week that dozens of historic structures in Glacier National Park were destroyed in the Howe Ridge Fire.
Letters policy to be re-examined
The Daily Inter Lake has found itself at the center of a controversy during the past week as the result of our publishing a guest opinion that many readers found offensive.
Short-term fix to a long-term problem
It was a relief for many Montana families recently when Gov. Steve Bullock announced that $30 million will be restored to the Department of Public Health and Human Services by Sept. 1.
Good luck to Twins in Regional battle
The Glacier Twins just keep grinding — and winning.
Peggy's House continues legacy of hope
In a society that’s all too willing to discard people who can’t seem to get a handle on life financially, mentally or spiritually, Peggy Christensen was a lifeline from despair. A consummate caregiver, she offered …
Get on board with online schools
The Creston School Board is caught between a rock and a hard place — or in this case between a scenic view and a hardly adequate internet connection for students and teachers.