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.
EDITORIAL: Vote early, sure, but not too early
Early voting for the general election begins today and for many it couldn’t come soon enough. Voters are likely eager to finally mark their choices and move on from this wild and exhausting campaign season.
EDITORIAL: Real ID battle must be waged smartly
Gov. Steve Bullock sent the Department of Homeland Security a letter Tuesday asking the federal agency to suspend implementation of the Real ID Act and accept Montana driver licenses as secure forms of identificati…
GUEST EDITORIAL: Clowning around that isn't funny
Sometimes, stories come along in the course of a news day that would be laughable if not for the problems accompanying the foolishness.
EDITORIAL: Glacier Park partner needs support
As visitation to Glacier National Park swells year over year, it’s more important than ever to have a local advocacy group working on behalf of the park’s most critical needs.
EDITORIAL: Kalispell on the grow this year
Residential growth in Kalispell this year is reflecting the solid commercial growth of the past few years.
EDITORIAL: Thanks, voters, for investing in 'our kids'
The answer to Kalispell Public School’s “Our Kids. Our Future” campaign was a resounding yes when the ballots were counted Tuesday for two bond issues totaling $54 million.
EDITORIAL: Make judicious decision on fifth judge
A fifth judge has been proposed for the 11th Judicial District that serves Flathead County, and that has the county commissioners pondering how they’ll pay for the additional courtroom and office space that will be…
EDITORIAL: Shuttle success story, with asterisk
More than 1.9 million visitors passed through Glacier National Park this summer, making June, July and August the busiest three-month stretch in the park’s history.
EDITORIAL: Vote to support local schools
If you live in one or both of the Kalispell school districts, you received a mail ballot several weeks ago.
EDITORIAL: Elementary school bond is crucial
There are 220 reasons for voters to support Kalispell Public Schools’ elementary-school bond request.
EDITORIAL: Cooking school spices up weekend
The annual Taste of Home Cooking School is one of the most popular events sponsored by the Daily Inter Lake, and this year’s event has moved to the weekend for your convenience.
EDITORIAL: High-school bond worthy of your vote
Voters just need to look at the facts:
Glow Run lights up Columbia Falls
A 5-kilometer run with a novel twist comes to Columbia Falls on Friday night.