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: Good news for Labor Day holiday
Many Montanans are enjoying the fruits of their labor this weekend, as they celebrate the Labor Day holiday with their family and friends.
EDITORIAL: Winning the uphill battle to fix slope
Residents affected by the unstable hillside on the west end of the Village Greens golf community no doubt are relieved to know Flathead County is finally moving forward with a stabilization project that should keep…
EDITORIAL: Big plans for Big Brothers, Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County is looking for a few good men and women — 50, to be exact.
EDITORIAL: Flathead's dynamic job market
Flathead County has jobs — plenty of them — but unfortunately lots of local employers are finding it hard to find workers, even though the county’s unemployment rate is hovering at 4.6 percent.
EDITORIAL: Food rules could choke businesses
There’s good news and bad news as the federal Food Safety Modernization Act begins taking effect next month.
End of an era for C. Falls mills
The last logs rolled through the Weyerhaeuser Co. plywood and lumber mills in Columbia Falls Thursday, marking an unfortunate end to a long run for timber in the North Valley city.
Fair fun unfolds all week long
It’s fair week in the Flathead, and what a great way to celebrate the pinnacle of summer. If you haven’t made plans yet to attend the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo, what are you waiting for? Get your rodeo and d…
EDITORIAL: A cautious welcome for ride-sharing
Welcome to the brave new world of Uber.
EDITORIAL: Cars, boats and crafts: Enjoy!
If it’s cool and it’s on wheels, it’s likely to be in Evergreen on Saturday.
Cars, boats and crafts: Enjoy the weekend!
If it’s cool and it’s on wheels, it’s likely to be in Evergreen on Saturday.
EDITORIAL: Congratulations, Athletes of Year
There were plenty of impressive athletes toiling on the fields, courts and mats for local high schools this year, but two stand out: Glacier High School’s Ali Williams and Whitefish High School’s Luke May.
EDITORIAL: Paving a promising sign for drivers
The asphalt onslaught has begun on Kalispell’s U.S. 93 bypass, a welcome indicator that the final stages of construction on the new highway are underway.
EDITORIAL: Lend a hand to our firefighters
Public-safety organizations from across the Flathead Valley and beyond will converge Sunday on Legends Stadium in Kalispell — and everyone is invited to join in.
EDITORIAL: Flag should not bend to terrorists
EDITORIAL: Plagiarism can't be taken lightly
Stolen words in a campaign speech are no big deal, if you listen to operatives of the Donald Trump campaign.