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.
Governors see best of Montana
Whitefish and the Flathead Valley are used to being host to a variety of visitors in the summer months, but the meeting of the Western Governors’ Association this week has brought with it a plate full of news as we…
Don't take wildfire safety lightly
A bountiful winter of snow and a moist start to spring has local wildfire experts cautiously optimistic about the upcoming fire season. Mountain snowpack remains well above average and vegetation at lower elevation…
Trump and the 'Mean Girls' of the media
The preening journalists who have made a profession out of hounding Donald Trump probably see themselves as avatars of Woodward and Bernstein in “All the President’s Men,” but I think they are sadly miscast.
Congratulations to '20 Under 40'
Earlier this week, 20 of the Flathead Valley’s accomplished young professionals were honored as the inaugural class of “20 Under 40.”
Bypass makes its presence felt
Whether you love or loathe the U.S. 93 bypass, drive it daily or avoid those roundabouts at all costs — there’s no denying the economic impact the monumental construction project had on our valley.
Support United Way in tough time
The Inter Lake reported last Sunday that the local United Way agency experienced a major shortfall in expected revenue last year, leading to serious problems for local nonprofits and even helping to end the popular…
'The day the music died': Long live Faz
Flag Day celebrates common history
Flag Day, observed annually on June 14, celebrates the adoption of the U.S. flag. Today marks the flag’s 240th anniversary, as it was first adopted by resolution of the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.…
Making sense of short-term rentals
The Flathead County commissioners have given a preliminary nod of approval to a zoning amendment that will regulate short-term rentals in zoned areas, and we think that’s a good thing.
Montana's original hothead in Congress (Hint: It's not Gianforte)
Greg Gianforte has been excoriated by the national media, state media, Democrats and even some Republicans for “body-slamming” a reporter the day before being elected Montana’s sole congressman on May 25.
Good intentions go awry in cap conflict
Last weekend, an unusual incident marred graduation at Flathead High School. A Native American student intended to wear his graduation cap that had been decorated by his grandmother with a native-themed painting. S…
Mussel inspections pay off quickly
It was just this past spring that Montana passed legislation to more than double the number of boat inspection stations in the state, an investment that appears to have paid off already.
Congratulations to class of 2017
This weekend, local graduates and their families celebrated a milestone. Part of the celebration is reflecting on past accomplishments, and the other is looking forward to the future life yet to be built.
Mike Muri: A bartender who became a lifesaver
My friend and mentor Mike Muri says I have to write about him every 10 years whether I like it or not — at least if he lives to pass another milestone.
Bigfork girls turn in sterling performance
The Bigfork girls track team has had some great moments in the last decade, but one thing has always eluded them — a state title.