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.
County wise to ink septic agreement with Lakeside
Flathead County last week reached a deal with the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District to build and operate a regional septage treatment facility.
Bar fairies help keep our roads safe
Fifteen gift cards were sprinkled on vehicles left overnight at bars around Whitefish last weekend. The weekend prior, nine gift cards were secretly tucked onto vehicles left at drinking establishments in Kalispell…
Increased public safety comes with a cost
Are Kalispell’s public safety resources meeting expectations?
Library on right track with branding reboot
A decade ago the county library system envisioned a new future for its services that expanded beyond the traditional offering of books on shelves.
Procedural whoopsies pile up in West Valley
Oops! West Valley School District’s board of trustees has done it again.
Science shows healthy wolf population
The most recent data compiled by state and federal wildlife biologists shows a healthy, diverse and stable wolf population in the northern Rocky Mountains.
Breaching hydropower dams carries collateral damage
Electric cooperatives across the Pacific Northwest have sounded the alarm in recent weeks about the consequences facing ratepayers if four Lower Snake River da…
Flathead Valley schools prevail in war of words
Be careful who you get into a friendly squabble with in these parts — chances are you’ll find yourself on the losing end of a debate with a state champion.
A valuable resource for Flathead newbies
During Montana’s peak covid-induced migration frenzy, a rumor circulated that some 30,000 new residents had moved to the Flathead Valley seemingly overnight.
Holmquist, Fern fine choices for tax reform group
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s newly selected property tax task force has been handed a tall order.
Don't get caught off guard by new public participation rules
The 2023 Legislature delivered a package of bills that reform Montana’s land-use codes with an eye toward fixing the state’s housing crisis. The legislation was a top priority for Gov. Greg Gianforte and his mandat…
Legislation one step in repairing a broken system
One of the major accomplishments of the 2023 Legislature came through the passage of House Bill 872.
SKC founder an inspiration for all Montanans
Northwest Montana is mourning the loss of a visionary who left a profound impact on Native American education in the U.S.
Top 5 local headlines from 2023
A look back at some of the top local stories in 2023 and what lies ahead in the new year:
Habitat builds meaningful change for Flathead Valley
“Home for the holidays” has new meaning for three local families this December.