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.
Shine a light on the 'dark money'
Once again, Montanans are seeing encouraging cooperation between the Republican-controlled Legislature and Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock on significant legislation to bring some sunlight to the state’s dark campaig…
Reflecting on rhetoric and reality
In listening to a State of the Union address, there is always hope and anticipation that you will hear the president utter these words: “The state of the Union is strong.”
New car dealership 'wunderbar'
Kalispell got another nugget of good economic news this week as DePratu Ford and Volkswagen in Whitefish detailed plans to build a new Volkswagen dealership in south Kalispell.
Park wise to shift gears on buses
It’s not every day that a government agency turns on a dime with a big decision, but Glacier National Park officials did just that recently with a decision to require that its entire “red bus” fleet be maintained b…
Sheriff's approach makes sense
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry has recently caught some unwarranted criticism for not jumping on the bandwagon of sheriffs across Montana and the country who have boldly proclaimed they will resist gun-control…
Dominating speech and debate
Kalispell ruled in Class AA and Columbia Falls claimed the top spot in Class A speech and debate competitions last week.
Gun rights and responsibilities
The Montana Newspaper Association recently took some heat for doing what it always does — defending the public’s right to know.
Drop the $400 rebate; get serious
It is encouraging that Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has offered up a budget that will not raise taxes. Indeed there are tax cuts, and the proposal leave the states with a healthy planned surplus.
Impaired-driving bill needs work
Among the many items on the Montana Legislature’s crowded docket is a proposal to test people suspected of driving under the influence of marijuana.
More government? Or less?
President Obama is to be commended for giving a good speech Monday after being sworn in for his second term, and it should be noted that he declared before the world that the oath he swore “was an oath to God and c…
Don't overburden election officials
The Montana Legislature is considering a bill that would eliminate election-day voter registration, moving the deadline for registering to the Friday before a Tuesday election.
Could we get miracle cure for IRS?
“Ignorantia juris non excusat” is a legal maxim dating back centuries, times when there was no such thing as the U.S. tax code.
Our nation's spending problem
If you think the United States has smooth sailing ahead because it passed the “fiscal cliff” without running ashore, think again.
Gun control: Is it really going to be reasonable?
Gun control advocates say they are pushing for “common sense,” “responsible” and “reasonable” reforms, an approach that frames opponents as extremists.
Stay safe; get your flu vaccine
One state after another has reported high levels of flu this year, and it also appears that many of those cases are more intense than in recent years.