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.
When politics arise, seek out common ground
Like fire and ice, politics and the holidays just don't mix.
Reappraisal report is a warning shot
Buckle up, Montana homeowners. Yet another tax bill whammy is on the horizon.
Talk is cheap. It’s time for Zinke to act on Glacier access
After years of tinkering with its vehicle reservation system, Glacier National Park has added yet another layer of red tape to visit Montana’s crown jewel next…
How to temper discourse and bridge the political abyss
Some unfortunate trash talk has dominated the political conversation as the election season enters the home stretch.
Proactive measures needed to prevent CWD outbreak
The discovery of a chronic wasting disease-afflicted deer in Kalispell last week cast a dour shadow on the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season.
Vote smart on the issues and candidates
With general election ballots set to hit Montana mailboxes this week, make sure your ballpoint pen is up to the task.
When journalism matters most
Last week was gut-wrenching as images and stories emerged from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.
Safe drinking water should take priority
Let's be blunt about the public health effects of lead-contaminated drinking water.
Montanans are doing all right
Chin up, Montana, it’s a great time to live and work in Big Sky Country.
A tool to safeguard public funding for housing projects
“Use the right tool, for the right job, in the right way.” It’s a motto good craftsmen, mechanics and chefs swear by.
Reconvene talks between shelter, neighbors
Mediation between the Flathead Warming Center and surrounding residents and businesses is on ice.
Voters lose with no governor debate
If you're to believe the latest polling on Montana's gubernatorial election, it's the incumbent's race to lose.
Long awaited property tax reforms up for scrutiny
About a year after Montanans were blindsided with an exorbitant hike in property taxes, the governor's task force has delivered its plan to rein in and reform the system with long-term solutions.
Fair showcases the valley's best
As the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo wraps up today, we can’t help but think about how the theme for this year’s event – Exploring Montana’s Best – was fitt…
Delisting delay harms integrity of ESA
In an impressive show of conservation and interstate cooperation, two sub-adult grizzlies captured in Northwest Montana were relocated to Wyoming last week in a long-planned effort to shore up the species genetic d…