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.
All we get is 'educated' guess?
We’ll never know specifically why Whitefish Superintendent of Schools Kate Orozco felt compelled to recommend that popular Principal Dave Carlson be dismissed from his job.
Protect city's heritage: Expand airport
It is hard to believe that the Kalispell City Council is actually considering closing the municipal airport that has been part of our local heritage for more than 80 years.
Feather in the cap of FVCC
It’s quite an impressive feat when a small community college in Northwest Montana makes a splash in international circles, and that’s just what happened recently when “FVCC went to China.”
Revised wolf hunt is sensible
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is proposing more liberal regulations for the state’s wolf hunt, and some wolf advocates are sure to roll out the hyperbole.
Terror antics belong at Gitmo
If anyone ever doubted the wisdom of not holding civilian trials for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other al-Qaida terrorists in New York City, you can stop doubting now.
Helping to make a difference
Bigfork students have gone the distance to help one of their own. More than 300 kids in kindergarten through eighth grade have been busy making art projects to raise money to help defray medical costs for 11-year-o…
How to make sense of ballot
People in Flathead County are finding themselves looking at a very busy ballot — so busy that county officials are getting lots of comments about the ballot being confusing.
Support your school levies
There are daunting numbers facing voters these days: 14 candidates for two county commissioner positions, 11 candidates for governor and 32 candidates in local legislative districts.
Happy 10th, Majestic Valley!
Majestic certainly describes the importance of Majestic Valley Arena as part of the Flathead Valley economy, as well as the role it plays in making quality entertainment and sporting activities possible here.
Vaccinations and responsibility
The recent outbreak of whooping cough in Ravalli County (and now four other Montana counties) presents an interesting intersection between personal freedom and community responsibility.
Get informed, then vote
Many voters dread it, but the time has come to wake up and smell the candidates to figure out who deserves your vote. The Daily Inter Lake aims to help inform you as you make your decisions.
Get informed at GOP debate
Politics may not be for everyone, but voting is — and being an informed voter is the primary responsibility of every citizen.
GSA? Don't get us started!
The behavior of the General Services Administration bureaucrats who went wild in Las Vegas is jaw-dropping because of the crass, insulated arrogance of it all.
Trade office worth exploring
It is odd that the state of Montana since 1984 has had a trade office in Taipei, Taiwan, yet the state has never had a presence in Alberta or Canada, our top trading partner to the north.
Kudos for bear-proofing work
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes deserve kudos for their concerted efforts to reduce bear-human conflicts on the Flathead Reservation, most recently with the acquisition of 125 bear-proof cans that are c…