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.
Slippery slope of assisted suicide
Montanans have a libertarian leaning towards a live-and-let-live philosophy, but what about live-and-let-die?
Fertile mind spurs growth in local ag
With four separate research trials under way, it’s an exciting time for agriculture in the Flathead Valley.
A rare truce in the state Capitol
The Montana House of Representatives this week pulled off a remarkable vote, with all 100 representatives supporting a $9 billion budget with no amendments and little debate.
Aquatic invasion: It's not sci-fi
It can’t be easy taking on a problem that doesn’t yet exist, but those who have been sounding the alarm over aquatic invasive species have admirably done exactly that.
A healthy addition to community
Flathead Valley residents can tour Kalispell Regional Medical Center’s new surgical center this weekend and see firsthand what $42 million buys these days in the way of new surgical space and equipment.
Ethics: With or without a manual
The new “policies and procedures manual” approved by the Kalispell City Council seems to be a good start.
Singapore mystery hits close to home
The mysterious death of a Marion couple’s oldest son in Singapore last June finally is getting national and international attention that could spur some answers for these grieving parents.
Tax relief & school funding, oh my!
With Montana Republican legislators taking a shotgun approach to all kinds of tax relief, it’s difficult to say how it all will turn out, but it is laudable that taxpayers are being put on a priority pedestal.
Agency on Aging needs new home
Ten years is a long time to spend in a building that was meant to be a temporary home for the Flathead County Agency on Aging programs.
Economy gets a welcome boost
It was great to hear that Plum Creek is re-opening its Evergreen sawmill as soon as April 1.
Cut spending from the bottom up
It is hard to believe that Americans could have so much common sense, and their government could have so little, but that seems to be the case.
Don't waste public's time, senator
Sometimes there’s something to be said for making a point with legislation, but it’s really just a waste of time when the bill is patently unconstitutional like one that is aimed at restricting news organizations f…
Looking ahead to better times
Building is gaining momentum in Kalispell, and so is a long-overdue economic recovery.
Road kill? A deer is a freezer full of meat
In a way, it’s somewhat surprising that Montana doesn’t already have a law that would allow certain road-kill game animals to be salvaged for food, but Rep. Steve Lavin aims to change that.
Gifts help FVCC to keep getting better
As we consider the Flathead’s finest amenities, Flathead Valley Community College ranks right at the top. Our community college has impressed us in recent years with its well-planned expansion and ability to develo…