DIL Editorial
Thoughtful perspectives from the Daily Inter Lake editorial board—local viewpoints on issues shaping Northwest Montana.
Mall redevelopment may be a gamble worth taking
Developers have proposed an intriguing plan for Kalispell Center Mall that promises a bright future for the town’s…
A net benefit for Glacier Park
Netting lake trout out of Northwest Montana lakes doesn’t sit well with some people, but in the case of a netting project in Glacier National Park’s Quartz Lake, it is entirely warranted.
Confidence building is 'job one'
Many detractors and conservative critics have already dismissed President Barack Obama’s speech on jobs and the economy before an unusual joint session of Congress tonight as being just another politically motivate…
An evolving view of Labor Day
As Labor Day rolls around, it’s important to have high regards for the people who have over time built the nation, the Treasure State of Montana and the diverse communities of Flathead County.
A big boost from small arms
When one thinks about economic recovery in Northwest Montana these days, it’s not always a positive picture that comes to mind.
A smart move for the county
Flathead Industries and the Flathead County Solid Waste District Board should be lauded for their well-intentioned pilot program aimed at diverting useful items left at the Colulmbia Falls garbage container site fr…
A start at better government
Usually, an interim legislative committee generates more yawns than yippees, but in the case of the new Select Committee on Government Efficiency, we think at least a tentative cheer is appropriate.
Fix needed for asbestos law
Whether or not you support the federal health-care reform law, the special dispensation given to help Libby asbestos victims is a vital step in providing care for some very sick people.
Ousted by Gov: Is that so bad?
A bizarre set of events unfolded in the hallowed halls of state government during the past week.
Baucus takes on tough task
Montana’s Sen. Max Baucus sure has put himself out there again with his selection to the so-called deficit reduction “super committee,” a panel of six Democratic and six Republican lawmakers that will get plenty of…
Is hidden agenda showing?
We were surprised last week to receive a press release from the Department of Environmental Quality announcing that Montana Alberta Tie Ltd. was going to be able to reroute its proposed transmission line in order t…
A dark day in Afghanistan war
It was a dark day Saturday when America learned that 30 U.S. troops and eight Afghan soldiers were killed in the deadliest attack on U.S. forces since the beginning of the 10-year-old war.
CFAC gets new shot at life
The Flathead Valley is in a position where any new jobs and industry are welcome, and that applies precisely to a potential re-opening of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co., which was once a front mover in the valley’…
D.C. debt deal: Who wins?
There were plenty of people on all points of the political spectrum who were entirely unhappy with the debt limit deal that was struck in Congress this week.
Filling potholes in the law
At least something isn’t ambiguous about Montana’s medical marijuana law.
Good news for a good town
The news that Stinger Welding has gained $17 million in financing to complete a 105,000-square-foot plant in Libby has to be the best economic news that community has had in a long time.