North Valley Food Bank sees big jump in service

North Valley Food Bank last October expanded its service hours, hoping to serve more working people who couldn’t come by during the day, and that’s exactly what’s happened.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana economic outlook good, but wage growth is slow

Montana’s economy continued to grow in 2019 and performed better than forecasts had suggested, continuing a three-year trend for the state.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Project moves forward with furniture, playground equipment

The new Muldown Elementary School is coming together, and the Whitefish School Board last week approved bids for furniture and playground equipment for the new building.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Chef brings experience to classroom

Chef Jason Sanders is used to taking over kitchens, but his newest workspace is a little different — it’s a classroom.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Original 'Ski Limo' to be featured in Whitefish parade

When Rob Braig drives down Central Avenue in Whitefish during the Winter Carnival parade Saturday afternoon, his vehicle will be as Whitefish as it gets.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Students go from soil to sale with academic lesson

Whitefish Middle School fifth-graders recently grew their own produce and then turned it into an opportunity to earn money.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Resort will open, but snow depths in doubt with temps in the 40s

It’s just a few days before Whitefish Mountain Resort is set to open, but powder hounds are going to have to wait until later in the week for any news on the conditions.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bulldogs remain on top with second straight title

For the second straight year, the Bulldogs are state champs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Sperry Chalet work close to completion

The hike up to Sperry Chalet is a great day trip.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

When an animal attacks, FWP personnel trained to investigate

You’re out hiking in the woods. The sun is shining and the hike is pleasant.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Twins go 3-2 at Keith Sell Tournament

The Glacier Twins got their fair share of baseball last weekend, competing in Helena at the five-day Keith Sell Tournament.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Twins have a rough outing

It was a tough go for the Twins on Sunday, who fell twice to the Bitterroot Red Sox by a combined two runs.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish council narrowly approves mixed-use project

The Whitefish City Council last week approved plans for a new three-story mixed-use building planned for the corner of Lupfer Avenue and Second Street where a historic home has housed a number of businesses through the years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish council narrowly approves mixed-use project

The Whitefish City Council last week approved plans for a new three-story mixed-use building planned for the corner of Lupfer Avenue and Second Street where a historic home has housed a number of businesses through the years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Twins come back from 3-1 deficit to defeat Lakers A in Whitefish Thursday

Despite falling behind 3-1 in the first three innings, the Twins rallied to defeat the Kalispell Lakers last week, 6-3.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

New plans for old Muldown School prompt public dismay

New plans for the current Muldown Elementary School that would convert the gymnasium into a maintenance facility instead of preserving it for sports practices and activities have some school staff, parents and community members scratching their heads.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

New plans for old Muldown School prompt public dismay

New plans for the current Muldown Elementary School that would convert the gymnasium into a maintenance facility instead of preserving it for sports practices and activities have some school staff, parents and community members scratching their heads.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish schools nail down future in strategic plan

Whitefish Schools Superintendent Heather Davis Schmidt wants to lay the groundwork for the district’s success moving forward.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish schools nail down future in strategic plan

Whitefish Schools Superintendent Heather Davis Schmidt wants to lay the groundwork for the district’s success moving forward.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish's Jackie Fuller inducted into Western hall of fame

Jackie Fuller is a Bulldog through and though.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Nate Chute: Boardercross event marks 20 years

The Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross races will celebrate 20 years at Whitefish Mountain Resort this weekend.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Nate Chute: Boardercross event marks 20 years

The Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross races will celebrate 20 years at Whitefish Mountain Resort this weekend.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish, Bigfork teens honored for book-club work

A Whitefish freshman and two Bigfork sisters recently received recognition on the floor of the United States Congress.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish, Bigfork teens honored for book-club work

A Whitefish freshman and two Bigfork sisters recently received recognition on the floor of the United States Congress.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Guide taps into local ice climbing scene

There’s a certain satisfaction that comes with a solid ice tool placement.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Guide taps into local ice climbing scene

There’s a certain satisfaction that comes with a solid ice tool placement.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fewer tourists in 2018, but they spent more money

Traveler spending in the Treasure State increased in 2018 while the number of visitors dropped slightly.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish High campaign takes aim at plastic bottles

Whitefish High School has launched a new campaign to reduce the number of plastic bottles used at Bulldogs sporting events.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Whitefish High campaign takes aim at plastic bottles

Whitefish High School has launched a new campaign to reduce the number of plastic bottles used at Bulldogs sporting events.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

At conference, Governor extols virtues of tourism

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock says it doesn’t take much thinking to realize why people are visiting the state.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish Mountain Resort will open, but needs more snow

Whitefish Mountain Resort is set to open Dec. 6 with skiing on the north side.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish's Emily Dugan named Teacher of the Year

Emily Dugan has always known teaching is her calling.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Resort looks to further develop Hellroaring Basin

Whitefish Mountain Resort is hoping to bring more skiers and runs into the Hellroaring Basin area.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New coffee shop looks to create inviting atmosphere

At Folklore Coffee, the focus is as much about the atmosphere as it is the brew.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish boosters explore sports complex

Supporters of Bulldog athletics are exploring the possibility of constructing a new, privately-funded sports complex.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Maya Pedal event next week in Whitefish, showcases machines

After 400 donated bikes helped power Guatemalan villages last year, Maya Pedal is again returning to Whitefish for the second annual Power the Pedal event.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish approves budget reflecting increased enrollment

The Whitefish School Board last week passed a $21.7 million budget for fiscal year 2019.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Family launches fundraiser to benefit kind-hearted friend

Those close to Josh Burt know him as a smiling, caring and helpful young man.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Twins capture Northwest Regional title

After a 13-0 thrashing of the Cody (Wyoming) Cubs, the Glacier Twins are Northwest Class A Regional American Legion baseball champions.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

More people succeed in businesses in Montana

Montana is one of the better places to be an entrepreneur, a new report reveals.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Twins hold off Sox for state championship

After fighting off a late surge from the Bitterroot Red Sox, the Glacier Twins are state champions.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Residents spent billions just vacationing in Montana last year

It’s likely not just out-of-state visitors filling the streets of Columbia Falls this summer, a new report from the University of Montana shows.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Twins keep streak alive en route to state tourney

Down four runs to the Bitterroot Red Sox in the district tournament championship game, the Twins didn’t panic.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Twins down Lakers to push winning streak to 11 games

It’s all wins for the Twins, who closed out the regular season on an 11-game winning streak.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Twins put together five-game winning streak

The Twins are heating up as the district tournament approaches, closing out last week on a five-game win streak.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Twins take bronze at Ed Gallo Tournament

The Glacier Twins showed off at their own Ed Gallo Tournament with an 18-2 blowout over the Olympia Raptors on Sunday.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Design unveiled for new Muldown school

The Whitefish School Board gave a unanimous thumbs-up last week to the exterior design of the future Muldown Elementary School.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Twins baseball had an up and down tourney in Belgrade

Despite coming off two straight wins, the Glacier Twins baseball team couldn’t finish against Cody, Wyoming, in the final game of the Belgrade tournament on Saturday.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Tally Lake District welcomes new ranger

As the new Tally Lake District Ranger, Bill Mulholland says he enjoys wearing a variety of hats.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Twins split a pair against Kalispell Lakers last week

The Twins finished even with the Kalispell Lakers A last week, splitting a pair of high-scoring games.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Resort opens for summer, plans new tubing ride

Despite Big Mountain’s white hat of lingering snow, Whitefish Mountain Resort is ready for its summer season.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Goguen talks the positives and perils of gene modification

Modifying genetic code, training the body to better fight disease, even eradicating cancer — these miracles may be less science fiction than they seem.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Key figures in Big Mountain skiing honored

Family and friends of the men who pioneered skiing on Big Mountain gathered Thursday morning at Whitefish Mountain Resort to honor their legacy during the ski hill’s 70th birthday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Key figures in Big Mountain skiing honored

Family and friends of the men who pioneered skiing on Big Mountain gathered Thursday morning at Whitefish Mountain Resort to honor their legacy during the ski hill’s 70th birthday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ski resort to open with limited terrain

While there isn’t much snow in the valley, Whitefish Mountain Resort has enough to open for the season today.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ski resort to open with limited terrain

While there isn’t much snow in the valley, Whitefish Mountain Resort has enough to open for the season today.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Clean energy talk this week at Lodge

Transitioning Montana to a future of renewable energy will be the final topic of Climate Smart Glacier Country’s community climate conversations.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Time to take climate change seriously, outdoor enthusiasts say

The streams and mountains of northwest Montana — the lifeblood for many who live here — are at risk, and the time to act is now.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Authors announce book launch event

Contrary to what some might believe, conflict in the workplace should be embraced — not avoided.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Musician Jay Cravath releases album

While the Whitefish of old lives on in most people’s memories, Jay Cravath keeps the sights and sounds of his childhood alive in music.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish schools' budget includes $700,000 increase in spending

The Whitefish School Board has approved a budget for 2017-18 that totals $18.6 million or a roughly $700,000 increase from last year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

On belay: Anker says governors should follow climber's philosophy

From climbing snow-capped peaks across the world to testing his nerves at public speaking events, mountaineer Conrad Anker’s philosophy is to keep scaring himself.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Nashville band chooses Whitefish for recording next album

There’s something special about the West for Steevie Steeves and Jon Decious. A songwriter’s retreat in Wyoming six years ago brought the two Nashville musicians together, and after their band Towne’s successful extended-play release they again ventured into the mountains.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish resort opens for summer with new attractions

Whitefish Mountain Resort is looking forward to another busy summer season as final preparations are made for opening day on Saturday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Senators push for Whitefish Lake easement

Montana’s U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester are urging continued support and funding for the Whitefish Lake Watershed Project.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Two Men and a Truck opens in Whitefish

Moving anywhere can be a hassle, a problem one of Whitefish’s newer businesses hopes to help fix.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Two Men and a Truck opens in Whitefish

Moving anywhere can be a hassle, a problem one of Whitefish’s newer businesses hopes to help fix.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish to decide on $26.5M school bond

After hearing strong support from members of the community in attendance, the Whitefish School Board voted unanimously during its Tuesday meeting to ask voters for a bond to construct a new Muldown Elementary School.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish to decide on $26.5M school bond

After hearing strong support from members of the community in attendance, the Whitefish School Board voted unanimously during its Tuesday meeting to ask voters for a bond to construct a new Muldown Elementary School.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Twins look solid in the pitching department

Despite losing seven of last year’s starters, the Glacier Twins A coach says he’s confident the team has the talent for some high-level baseball this summer.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Pilot successfully finishes flight adventure

Giuseppe Caltabiano has finished an adventure straight out of a Jules Verne story — a pole-to-pole circumnavigation of the globe.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

She lives in a tiny house in the woods

They say home is where your heart is. For Anna Byrd, home is a 7-½-by-23-foot rectangular house atop a trailer overlooking the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. It’s tiny, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Muldown makeover Task force recommends new building and renovations to Whitefish school board

Building a new school while retaining a portion of Muldown Elementary at an estimated cost of $26.5 million is a task force’s recommendation to the Whitefish School District board.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Resort development planned for Whitefish Lake

Early plans have emerged for a new resort and residential development located on mostly undeveloped land near Big Mountain Road in Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Resort development planned for Whitefish Lake

Early plans have emerged for a new resort and residential development located on mostly undeveloped land near Big Mountain Road in Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls man faces charges in alleged car theft

A Columbia Falls man is facing felony theft and criminal contempt charges for stealing a friend’s car in Whitefish before crashing and fleeing the vehicle shortly after.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Chadwick to give talk on new book on Gobi grizzlies

For the better part of the last five years, Doug Chadwick’s mornings began with the soft glow of the sun rising over the hard, tan earth of the Gobi desert. While his Mongolian colleagues slept, Chadwick would hike the hills and mountains alone before returning to camp for a breakfast …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish author, biologist tracks Mongolian bears

For the better part of the last five years, Doug Chadwick’s mornings began with the soft glow of the sun rising over the hard, tan earth of the Gobi Desert. While his Mongolian colleagues slept, Chadwick would hike the hills and mountains alone before returning to camp for a breakfast …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

First Descents founder reflects on CNN 'Hero' nomination

Just as Brad Ludden began his professional whitewater kayaking career, his aunt was diagnosed with cancer. While he was able to see the effects cancer can have on a person and their family, Ludden also realized he had a therapeutic escape in kayaking, and if it worked for him, he …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

F.H. Stoltze land closed after bear attack

Portions of F.H. Stoltze land in Haskill Basin north of Whitefish remains closed after a bear attack Sunday left a man with 50 stitches in his scalp.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pilot attempts polar circumnavigation of Earth

From the cockpit of the single-engine plane, Giuseppe Caltabiano looked out into a bright ocean filled with ice. The onboard compass began to drift, and he knew he had made it to the North Pole.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Utah senators want to allow bikes in Wilderness

While hikers and horses for decades have been the lone travelers in the backcountry, a new bill could put the brakes on a longtime ban on mountain bikes in wilderness areas.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Resort, agency combine for pine project

Hal Herring cages the cones of a whitebark pine tree on Big Mountain Tuesday, July 18. The cages protect the tree from disease.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ski museum making headway

Ski, beer and music enthusiasts gathered at Mountain Trails Park in Whitefish Thursday to support the planned Ski Heritage Center and Museum of Skiing.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire season begins in western Montana

Near-average precipitation so far this year suggests wildfire season will be more subdued than last summer. At one point last August, more than 100 wildfires were burning across Northwest Montana.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish woman finalist in Meth Project video contest

“I used to have dreams,” a young girl says. Ceremonial tribal song and dance fills the screen, snow-capped mountains in the background. Suddenly it all goes wrong, as bright images give way to dark, haunting scenes that flash between depictions of methamphetamine use. “Now I only have nightmares.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Original national park posters reprinted

As a park ranger in Grand Teton National Park in the 1970s, Doug Leen stumbled upon an old poster depicting Jenny Lake. He liked it, saved it and put it up on his wall. Twenty years later, that same poster sparked a hunt for the rest of a rare set …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Trike brings freedom to man fighting genetic disorder

Six-and-a-half years ago, Dan Zimmerman tried to pick up an old hobby — mountain biking. He got on the bike, started to pedal and crashed. Then he did it again.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Crazy Canucks stop in Whitefish for friendly competition

If you happened to see a group of eight men causing shenanigans in their mud-covered yellow and red polo shirts last Tuesday, it was probably the Crazy Canucks.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fire chief stresses fireworks safety

With already an inch more of rain this month compared to last June, Whitefish Fire Chief Joe Page said conditions for fireworks are good heading into the Fourth of July weekend.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Concert played on historic cello

When cellist Amit Peled performs at the O’Shaughnessy Center on Thursday, he’s bringing more than just music to the stage.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Thousands expected at City Beach fireworks show

After last year’s cancellation due to fire concerns, fireworks will return to Whitefish Lake for next week’s Fourth of July celebrations.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Tiny house development planned

A new condominium development inspired by the tiny house trend is proposed for the west side of Whitefish.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Apprentice rides to ownership of Great Northern Cycle

When Willie Hobbs took a job sweeping floors at Great Northern Cycle & Ski, he would have laughed at the idea of owning the business just five years later.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Classic boats on display at Woody Weekend

When Larry Schroeder moved to Kalispell in the early 1990s, he couldn’t resist curiosity after spotting a beat-up boat on the side of Highway 35 South.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Revised Marriott plans met with approval

The Whitefish Planning Board voted Thursday to recommend approval of a revised plan for a Marriott hotel on Highway 93 South.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO