Editorial
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Bears in Hyperphagia: A seasonal strategy for survival
The first brisk mornings of early fall have people thinking about pulling out winter coats, flannels, and hats in …
Letters policy to be re-examined
The Daily Inter Lake has found itself at the center of a controversy during the past week as the result of our publishing a guest opinion that many readers found offensive.
Short-term fix to a long-term problem
It was a relief for many Montana families recently when Gov. Steve Bullock announced that $30 million will be restored to the Department of Public Health and Human Services by Sept. 1.
Good luck to Twins in Regional battle
The Glacier Twins just keep grinding — and winning.
Peggy's House continues legacy of hope
In a society that’s all too willing to discard people who can’t seem to get a handle on life financially, mentally or spiritually, Peggy Christensen was a lifeline from despair. A consummate caregiver, she offered …
Get on board with online schools
The Creston School Board is caught between a rock and a hard place — or in this case between a scenic view and a hardly adequate internet connection for students and teachers.
New group fighting for our waters
Where there’s a will, there’s a way, and that’s a good thing when it comes to keeping an eye on aquatic invasive species and protecting the watershed of the Flathead Basin.
Good programs needs reliable funding
The afterschool programs in Bigfork, Deer Park, Kila and Marion learned a hard lesson recently when they found out they had lost the federal grant money that had allowed the programs to operate for the past five ye…
Hospital needs a new approach
It was just two weeks ago when the Inter Lake published an editorial calling for greater financial transparency at Kalispell Regional Healthcare.
Court's union ruling is common sense
Public-sector unions were dealt a serious blow by the Supreme Court last week when the justices ruled in a 5-4 decision that government workers can’t be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in c…
Middle-schoolers make a difference
We’re beyond impressed with the three sixth-grade girls at Kalispell Middle School who developed an app — a computer application that can be downloaded to mobile devices — aimed at preventing suicide.
Hospital's finances need transparency
Rumors have been swirling about the financial health of Kalispell Regional Healthcare for some time, and we are glad the hospital’s spokespeople went on the record last week to address those rumors.
Brenneman made valley a better place
We were saddened to learn of the death of former County Commissioner Joe Brenneman, who exemplified the community-minded spirit of the Flathead as well as anyone.
Whitefish stepping up to address critical housing needs
An affordable-housing project proposed in Whitefish is one of eight finalists for the next round of Montana Board of Housing tax-credit awards, and that’s great news for a community whose housing needs have reached…
Heino boosted by community support
Congratulations to Brian Heino for his decisive victory in the race for Flathead County Sheriff on Tuesday.
Be responsible citizen and informed voter
Well, it’s almost here — the most important day in the life of any republic: Election Day.