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DIL Editorial

Thoughtful perspectives from the Daily Inter Lake editorial board—local viewpoints on issues shaping Northwest Montana.

Updated 1 week, 1 day ago

Reckless cruisers jeopardize Main Street pastime

Kalispell’s downtown cruisers are dealing with a few rotten apples that threaten to spoil the bunch.

Updated 9 years, 7 months ago
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.

Updated 9 years, 7 months ago
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…

Updated 9 years, 7 months ago
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.

Updated 9 years, 7 months ago
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.

Updated 9 years, 7 months ago
EDITORIAL: Kalispell on the grow this year

Residential growth in Kalispell this year is reflecting the solid commercial growth of the past few years.

Updated 9 years, 7 months ago
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.

Updated 9 years, 7 months ago
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…

Updated 9 years, 7 months ago
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.

Updated 9 years, 7 months ago
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.

Updated 9 years, 7 months ago
EDITORIAL: Elementary school bond is crucial

There are 220 reasons for voters to support Kalispell Public Schools’ elementary-school bond request.

Updated 9 years, 7 months ago
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.

Updated 9 years, 8 months ago
EDITORIAL: High-school bond worthy of your vote

Voters just need to look at the facts:

Updated 9 years, 8 months ago
Glow Run lights up Columbia Falls

A 5-kilometer run with a novel twist comes to Columbia Falls on Friday night.

Updated 9 years, 8 months ago
EDITORIAL: Superfund status a necessary step

Updated 9 years, 8 months ago
EDITORIAL: New flights are welcome addition