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: Agriculture - A Flathead tradition
The Flathead Valley put itself on the map back in the 1890s as one of Montana’s prime agricultural locations, and for the next 100 years it entirely lived up to that reputation.
EDITORIAL: Decision day for voters is Tuesday
Montana holds its primary election on Tuesday, and it promises to see a fairly large turnout. We encourage everyone who has the right to vote to do so, and based on early voting so far, we believe that many of you …
EDITORIAL: Hats off to the Class of 2016!
Today and Saturday, hundreds of local high school seniors will step to the podium to receive their diplomas.
EDITORIAL: No time to spare on fixing Reserve
Those who drive U.S. 93 and West Reserve Drive on a regular basis know the headache of getting caught in traffic gridlock, especially during peak times of the day. And we know that starting this weekend — the kicko…
EDITORIAL: Make time to honor slain heroes
Monday marks one of our more solemn holidays when we observe Memorial Day.
EDITORIAL: Vacation rentals right for Kalispell
Let’s face it. Flathead Valley residents need every break they can get making ends meet.
EDITORIAL: Turning the page on child services?
The numbers are staggering: Montana has nearly 3,200 children in foster care this year, up more than 100 percent from the 1,507 children in the program in 2008.
EDITORIAL: Nystuen deserving of FVCC honor
Flathead Valley Community College bestowed its 2016 Eagle’s Award on longtime board trustee Bob Nystuen this week.
EDITORIAL: Boyle was a good-natured hero
It’s difficult to say how many students and fellow educators Gene Boyle mentored in one way or another over his 45-year career, but one thing is certain: Mr. Boyle was a force for good to generations of students. H…
EDITORIAL: Vote like your country depended on it
The time has arrived for Montanans to stop talking and take action — in other words, it’s time to vote.
EDITORIAL: Kudos to FHS for innovative idea
It’s a long shot, but you have to give credit to Flathead High School for having even a 1 in 70 chance of winning a $10 million grant to bring its idea of a “Community School” to fruition.
EDITORIAL: A remarkable feat for a great athlete
Just last week, Inter Lake sports columnist Andy Viano extolled the brilliant pitching career of Ali Williams and noted her prowess is “breathtaking.”
EDITORIAL: Infrastructure brawl continues
It was just over one year ago when the Inter Lake published an editorial condemning the political dysfunction that had resulted in funding for infrastructure being left undone for the second legislative session in …
EDITORIAL: Spartan Race is an economic beast
A host of competitors will converge at Averill’s Quarter Circle Ranch this weekend for the fourth annual Spartan Races.
EDITORIAL: Lots more chances to 'Give Local'
Technical issues with the national Give Local America website threw a monkey wrench into the 24-hour Give Local Flathead fundraising blitz on Tuesday, but organizers are going the distance to make lemonade out of l…