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.
Inter Lake's grizzly story 'repurposed' by the Post
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Do your part to protect Flathead Lake
It’s no surprise the top concern in the latest State of the Lake report for Flathead Lake is the threat of aquatic invasive species. Boat inspections have now become a way of life here in Northwest Montana, and we …
Reinventing downtown Kalispell
It’s exciting to imagine downtown Kalispell as a place where people want to spend time, a place where shoppers can walk comfortably from store to store, or sit outside a local eatery without hearing the constant ru…
Monster swamp vs. swamp monster: A D.C. allegory
Politically speaking, I’m caught between a rock and a hard place, or more appropriately between a monster swamp and a swamp monster.
McGarvey: A gracious problem-solver
One of the pleasures of working in the newspaper business is that we get to meet and enjoy the company of many members of the community.
Be prudent with endangered species reform
Congressional Republicans last week rolled out a handful of bills aimed at reforming the Endangered Species Act, the landmark law passed more than 40 years ago that aims to protect and recover species on the brink …
Business development helps economy thrive
One of the reasons our Flathead economy is thriving has a lot to do with the day-in and day-out work of the Montana West Economic Development staff. The organization is on the front line of promoting economic devel…
Time to post warnings about tricky rapid
About a week ago the Daily Inter Lake reported on the dangers of a hazardous rapid on the North Fork of the Flathead River known as Shelf Rapid.
Stop-gap in place for jail overcrowding
The Flathead County jail has room for a few dozen more “guests” since a temporary addition opened July 2 on the second floor of the Justice Center.
Teens show bravery in scary incidents
Two separate incidents this week that could have ended badly were handled with amazing poise by two local teenagers who are worthy of recognition.
Summer sizzle brings on fire season
And so it begins.
North Town opens whole new world
Growth has taken off in North Kalispell in a big way.
On the fault line of news: Shaking it up with the internet
“Honey, are we having an earthquake?”
'Witch hunt' tried to take down another president in the 1950s
What a difference 65 years makes — NOT!
Step into summer, but do it safely
Summer has officially arrived in the Flathead Valley.