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.
Growth conflicts aren't over
It’s the end of an era.
Twinkies: Collective suicide
Who would have thought that the demise of the famous creamy confection called “Twinkie” would provide such an instructive example of union/business relations at their worst?
Water compact deserves close scrutiny
After more than 10 years of talks, a proposed water rights compact for the Flathead Indian Reservation has been rolled out for a series of meetings and, most likely, an introduction to next year’s Montana Legislatu…
Thanksgiving proclamation
Helena dynamics explosive?
The change in Montana’s political leadership lineup should make for some interesting fireworks, but hopefully Helena won’t implode from the gridlock that can come from a divided government.
DMV gives voters bum steer
The state Department of Motor Vehicles has never enjoyed a reputation for being a leader in government user-friendly practices, but long lines are one thing. Lost voter registrations are quite another.
Good works, Whitefish style
The Whitefish Community Foundation continues to set the gold standard for philanthropic giving in the Flathead Valley.
'The task ahead'...94 years ago
Wishing the 495th Godspeed
As we head into the holiday season, we should keep in our hearts and our prayers a contingent of our neighbors that will be far from home.
A 'late registration' lament
Election Day always has its share of surprises, but in Montana perhaps the biggest one was just how long it took to find out who won and who lost.
Kidsports is a key city asset
It appears the Kalispell City Council is poised to become the cavalry to the rescue for the immeasurably valuable Kidsports youth athletic complex on the north side of town.
Code of ethics? Why on earth not?
It’s a no-brainer that transparency in government at any level is a good thing. We expect our elected officials to disclose any conflicts of interest and conduct themselves with the public’s best interests at heart…
Do the right thing, Cal
Six months ago, the Daily Inter Lake editorial board wrote that we were disappointed in businessman Cal Scott for his lack of candor in applying for the interim county commissioner job without revealing his 2009 ba…
'Survival in the backcountry'
If no law exists, no illegality exists
A person can certainly think it was wrong of Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Hill to keep a $500,000 contribution from the Montana Republican Party, but Democratic candidate Steve Bullock’s claim that it wa…