North Valley Hospital tallies numbers from a busy 2019

North Valley Hospital last year recorded more than 45,600 outpatient visits.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish inventors develop new kind of rocket engine

Aaron Davis and Scott Stegman admit they wouldn’t mind taking a trip to space, if the price were affordable.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish aims to improve irrigation water efficiency

Whitefish is looking for ways it can save water in its parks and landscaped rights-of-way in the city.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish denies violating open meeting laws

The city of Whitefish is rejecting allegations that officials violated state open meeting laws regarding the creation of the city’s affordable housing program.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Warm weather causes cancellation of skijoring event

The Whitefish World Invitational Ski Joring event set for Saturday, Jan. 25, and Sunday, Jan. 26, has been canceled due to an unfavorable forecast of warmer temperatures and rain.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish delays decision on eastside apartments

Residents surrounding a Whitefish apartment project proposed to be sandwiched between Seventh and Eighth streets spoke for about an hour Monday night, telling the Whitefish City Council the project would negatively impact their neighborhood.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Goguen awarded $10.25M in counterclaim lawsuit

A California judge has ruled in favor of Whitefish philanthropist Michael Goguen in a counter lawsuit he filed against a woman who claimed he abused her during their 13-year relationship.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Neighbors opposed to Whitefish apartment project

Neighbors of a proposed apartment project near the new Muldown Elementary School say the project would drastically alter the character of their neighborhood.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Report says cost to develop snow lot $7.8 million

An analysis by a nonprofit that develops affordable housing projects around the state estimates it could cost about $7.8 million for the city to turn its snow lot into an affordable housing project.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Zoning regulations tightened for bigger projects

Hotels and gas stations will now have to undergo additional review to operate along the U.S. 93 South corridor in Whitefish.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sisters have been sewing fabric for iconic decorations for decades

Sisters Janice Maddux and Jeanne Thorson know the iconic red bells that hang over Whitefish every winter better than most anyone around.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish names new city manager

The Whitefish City Council on Monday approved Dana Smith as the new City Manager.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

In Whitefish, survey finds most don't want more visitors

More than 80% of those who responded to a city tourism survey believe Whitefish is overcrowded. While more than half of those same respondents say that the benefits of tourism outweigh the negatives, two-thirds feel that more tourism would not improve the quality of life here.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Survey results gauge impact of tourism in Whitefish

More than 80% of those who responded to a city tourism survey believe Whitefish is overcrowded.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Great Fish Challenge delivers $2.8M to nonprofits

The Great Fish Community Challenge hit another high this year, raising a total of more than $2.8 million for 53 nonprofits.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Great Fish Challenge delivers $2.8M to nonprofits

The Great Fish Community Challenge hit another high this year, raising a total of more than $2.8 million for 53 nonprofits.

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Fire damages popular Whitefish restaurant

Firefighters responded to a grease fire at Ciao Mambo restaurant on Saturday morning.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish city manager abruptly resigns

Whitefish City Manager Adam Hammatt has resigned from his position with the city.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish city manager abruptly resigns

Whitefish City Manager Adam Hammatt has resigned from his position with the city.

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Petroleum clean-up work continues on Whitefish River

BNSF Railway Co. continues to perform work on the Whitefish River related to a petroleum sheen spotted in the river this summer.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Petroleum clean-up work continues on Whitefish River

BNSF Railway Co. continues to perform work on the Whitefish River related to a petroleum sheen spotted in the river this summer.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Tie-breaker vote pushes Whitefish housing project forward

A split Whitefish City Council on Monday approved a controversial 54-unit apartment complex on Whitefish’s north side, but it took a tie-breaker vote to move the project forward.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Tie-breaker vote pushes Whitefish housing project forward

A split Whitefish City Council on Monday approved a controversial 54-unit apartment complex on Whitefish’s north side, but it took a tie-breaker vote to move the project forward.

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Whitefish gets state variance for water connections

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has granted Whitefish a deviation variance that once again allows for new water connections to the city system.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish gets state variance for water connections

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has granted Whitefish a deviation variance that once again allows for new water connections to the city system.

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BNSF investigating report of petroleum sheen

BNSF Railway Co. will be working in the Whitefish River today following a report of a petroleum sheen in the river.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

BNSF investigating report of petroleum sheen

BNSF Railway Co. will be working in the Whitefish River today following a report of a petroleum sheen in the river.

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Forest OKs controversial Whitefish ultra-marathon

The Flathead National Forest on Tuesday approved a special use permit allowing the Whitefish Trail Ultra-Marathon. The race is set to take place in October and would occur partially on forest service land.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish addresses downtown parking challenges

What would you do if you could wave a magic wand to improve parking challenges in Whitefish?

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish addresses downtown parking challenges

What would you do if you could wave a magic wand to improve parking challenges in Whitefish?

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Whitefish residents decry sewer plant odor

Mark Owens said the foul odor wafting from the Whitefish wastewater treatment facility was unbearable for most of the month of May.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish residents decry sewer plant odor

Mark Owens said the foul odor wafting from the Whitefish wastewater treatment facility was unbearable for most of the month of May.

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North Valley Hospital expects slow, steady growth

North Valley Hospital saw about 1,600 patient admitted to the hospital last year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish imposes water conservation rules

The city of Whitefish is implementing a suite of water conservation measures set to go into effect this summer, including regulating when city residents can water their lawns.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish imposes water conservation rules

The city of Whitefish is implementing a suite of water conservation measures set to go into effect this summer, including regulating when city residents can water their lawns.

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Whitefish imposes regs for 5G wireless facilities

Whitefish is implementing regulations around small 5G cell wireless facilities that could end up being installed primarily in the public right-of-way.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish imposes regs for 5G wireless facilities

Whitefish is implementing regulations around small 5G cell wireless facilities that could end up being installed primarily in the public right-of-way.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Wishtree' project nurtures unity at Whitefish school

A tree has sprouted in the main hallway at Muldown Elementary School and hanging from its branches are colorful handwritten wishes.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Wishtree' project nurtures unity at Whitefish school

A tree has sprouted in the main hallway at Muldown Elementary School and hanging from its branches are colorful handwritten wishes.

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Whitefish coffee shop a collaborative effort

Inside Wild Coffee Co., behind a bar, an artistic rendering features two grizzly bear positioned on their hind legs snarling at each other. Walls have been painted a deep rich green accented by natural wood, while the cafe’s logo features a tree.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish coffee shop a collaborative effort

Inside Wild Coffee Co., behind a bar, an artistic rendering features two grizzly bear positioned on their hind legs snarling at each other. Walls have been painted a deep rich green accented by natural wood, while the cafe’s logo features a tree.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

State halts new water hookups in Whitefish

Whitefish is working to obtain a variance that would allow the city to continue connecting homes to its water service after the state recently notified the city its water system is considered at capacity.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

State halts new water hookups in Whitefish

Whitefish is working to obtain a variance that would allow the city to continue connecting homes to its water service after the state recently notified the city its water system is considered at capacity.

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Proposed legislation would fund land and water conservation

Legislation has been introduced in Congress to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Beaver Lake efforts a rare aquatic invasive species success story

Efforts to eradicate an aquatic invasive species from Beaver Lake continue to be successful in a way that is rare.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City wants to protect viewshed from 5G installations

The city of Whitefish is aiming to protect itself visually from a barrage of small 5G cell wireless facilities that could end up being installed by wireless carriers in the city’s public right-of-way.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Beaver Lake a success story for invasive species removal

Efforts to eradicate an aquatic invasive species from Beaver Lake continue to be successful in a way that is rare.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Former tribal official honored for work on aquatic species

Germaine White, who recently retired from her position the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, was recently honored with an education award.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The average reduction in Glacier's glaciers? 39 percent, study shows

Glaciers are melting as a result of climate change, that most can agree on. However, how fast they melt remains to be seen and will likely be impacted by how society reacts to climate change.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Snowpacks improve across the state, but Flathead is still below average

Above normal snowfall in February and December-like temperatures have led to an improvement of snowpack totals for March 1 in river basins across the state, according to snow survey data collected by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sled dog races this weekend in Olney

About 40 teams are expected to race in the Flathead Classic Sled Dog Race this weekend near Olney.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

ATV track proposed in Stillwater Forest

A request to develop an all-terrain vehicle track and camping area on state forestland just north of the Olney green-box garbage collection site has been submitted to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

ATV track proposed in Stillwater Forest

A request to develop an all-terrain vehicle track and camping area on state forestland just north of the Olney green-box garbage collection site has been submitted to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish ShopKo will close in May

The Whitefish Shopko Hometown store will close May 12 after being added to a list of stores set to close as the company reorganizes while going through bankruptcy.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

State looks at widening Highway 40

The Montana Department of Transportation is planing to widen a segment of Montana Highway 40, while also examining whether the road should eventually be constructed to five lanes.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Two Bear Air founder honored by Whitefish Chamber

Community supporters, volunteers and businesses were honored Thursday night during the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards ceremony at the O’Shaughnessy Center.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Two Bear Air founder honored by Whitefish Chamber

Community supporters, volunteers and businesses were honored Thursday night during the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards ceremony at the O’Shaughnessy Center.

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Whitefish Lake falls to near record low levels

Whitefish Lake is known to fluctuate throughout the year dropping in winter, but a recent measurement of the lake’s water level show it approaching the record all-time low level.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Skijoring in Whitefish this weekend

Skiers grab your skis, riders grab your horses, and spectators get ready to watch the fun — it’s time for the annual skijoring competition.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bengtson wins a pair of races at Glacier Glide

Locals did well in Glacier Nordic Club’s Glacier Glide ski races recently.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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Photographer Chuck Haney knows many of the best spots to capture a landscape picture. But sometimes his best work comes from wandering the back roads without much of a plan.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Daines, Tester continue to push for LWCF monies

Montana’s two U.S. Senators were among a group of lawmakers on Thursday morning calling for the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund by the end of the year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Proposal for old hospital site draws traffic concerns

The potential for increased traffic resulting from a proposed large apartment project on U.S. Highway 93 seemed to garner the top spot of concern last week for both the public and members of the Whitefish Planning Board.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bullock, Bradshaw stump for I-185 at hospital event

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock paid a visit Monday afternoon to Whitefish to join local health care providers and one educator in showing support for I-185, which looks to raise the state’s tobacco tax while footing some of the bill for Medicaid expansion.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Project to preserve timberland, meadows and lakes on Stillwater Forest completed

The Whitefish Lake Watershed Project that adds a total of 13,400 acres to the Stillwater State Forest through multi-phase conservation easements has been completed.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish OKs increase to sewer, water rates

Whitefish’s sewer and water rates are set to increase this fall.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

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A group that says it’s opposed to government regulation will host Ammon Bundy, leader of an armed occupation of an Oregon wildlife refuge, as part a gathering in Whitefish later this month. While a number of organizations opposed to the conference are planning to hold their own event in response.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bike retreat looks to maintain winter trails

A few years ago Cricket Butler saw a trend — fat bikes were becoming more popular as a way to get out on winter trails, but there wasn’t a groomed trail system for those wanting to ride.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish Council approves $44.2 million budget

Whitefish City Council on Aug. 20 approved a $44.2 million budget for fiscal year 2019.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Daniell, longtime doctor retires

Dr. Suzanne Daniell likens the role of an internal medicine physician to that of a detective.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Foundation comes up big for Vets Home bus

Veterans from the Montana Veterans Home will now have the chance to travel in a new passenger bus as the result of a fundraising effort that was pushed to its goal by the Whitefish Community Foundation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

In memory of doctor, an education award

The late physician Jon Torgerson is being honored with the creation of an annual continuing education award at North Valley Hospital.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish house razed by fire

A house in the process of being demolished in Whitefish was completely destroyed by a fire on Thursday.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Railroad historian McCready dies

Local historian Kevin McCready died May 22.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Mow says social media changing Glacier Park visitation

Standing beside a photo of a hiker jumping in the air off a floating ice slab on Iceberg Lake, Glacier National Park Superintendent Jeff Mow says visitation is changing in the park.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Commissioner candidates square off at forum

The four Republican candidates running for Flathead County Commissioner shared their opinions on a few issues facing the county during a candidate forum last week in Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

North Valley gets 3-D mammography machine

A patient getting a mammogram at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish would be unlikely to notice that the hospital now has a new a digital breast tomosynthesis machine, but health-care providers say the new technology is meeting their goal of providing the best care possible.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NVH gets 3-D mammography machine

A patient getting a mammogram at North Valley Hospital would be unlikely to notice that the hospital now has a new a digital breast tomosynthesis machine, but healthcare providers say the new technology is meeting their goal of providing the best care possible.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Democrat Williams stumps in Whitefish

Democrat Kathleen Williams would like to take what she learned serving three terms in the Montana Legislature and apply it to representing the entire state in Washington, D.C.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Canadian man identified in Whitefish Mountain Resort tree well death

A Canadian man was found dead Friday afternoon after falling in a tree well near the summit while skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

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Citing its lack of compatibility with downtown, Whitefish City Council Tuesday denied a proposal by Fresh Life Church to construct a mixed-use building on Central Avenue.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Weyerhaeuser sells land for easement

The first phase of the Whitefish Lake Watershed Project has been completed protecting more than 7,000 acres of forestland north of Whitefish.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Chamber awards community supporters at gala

The leader of a Whitefish organization that works to promote and funnels donations to nonprofits throughout the community was honored last week with the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce’s Great Whitefish Award.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

City rebuffs 11th-hour request to save park building

City Council Monday night gave a resounding “no” to a last-minute request by the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce to spare the city’s building in Depot Park from demolition.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

City rebuffs 11th-hour request to save park building

City Council Monday night gave a resounding “no” to a last-minute request by the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce to spare the city’s building in Depot Park from demolition.

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Whitefish looks to extend city services south of 40

Shifting from historical policy, Whitefish is considering the possibility of extending city services south of Montana 40.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish looks to extend city services south of 40

Shifting from historical policy, Whitefish is considering the possibility of extending city services south of Montana 40.

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Whitefish resort housing project approved

A substantial resort housing development on Wisconsin Avenue has gained the approval of the Whitefish City Council after traffic routes in the project were revamped.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish resort housing project approved

A substantial resort housing development on Wisconsin Avenue has gained the approval of the Whitefish City Council after traffic routes in the project were revamped.

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Skijoring event relocates with new track

Whitefish Winter Carnival Skijoring returns this weekend with a new location and a new track design, that organizers say is sure to improve on an already fun event.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Skijoring event relocates with new track

Whitefish Winter Carnival Skijoring returns this weekend with a new location and a new track design, that organizers say is sure to improve on an already fun event.

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No deal: Wright building comes down

After standing for nearly 60 years on Central Avenue in Whitefish, the Frank Lloyd Wright Building came down last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

The end of the road for Frank Lloyd Wright building

Demolition is expected to proceed on the Frank Lloyd Wright Building downtown after efforts to preserve the building failed.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls developer looks $1.7 million for Wright building by Jan. 10

A reprieve still may be possible for the Frank Lloyd Wright Building in downtown Whitefish after the historic building recently came under threat of demolition.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dave Ring named state Forester of Year

Dave Ring leads the management of the Stillwater State Forest, the oldest state forest in Montana, but much of his focus is actually on the future of the ecosystem.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dave Ring named state Forester of Year

Dave Ring leads the management of the Stillwater State Forest, the oldest state forest in Montana, but much of his focus is actually on the future of the ecosystem.

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Brewery gets favorable recommendation for expansion

Noting that the business has been a “good neighbor,” the Whitefish Planning Board last week gave a positive recommendation for a proposed expansion of Bonsai Brewing Project.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Brewery gets favorable recommendation for expansion

Noting that the business has been a “good neighbor,” the Whitefish Planning Board last week gave a positive recommendation for a proposed expansion of Bonsai Brewing Project.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Olympic ski jumper Eddie the Eagle to appear at carnival

Whitefish Winter Carnival will host Olympian ski jumper Eddie the Eagle in February to serve as grand marshal of the Grand Parade and a few lucky folks will get the chance to go backcountry skiing with the celebrity.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Olympic ski jumper Eddie the Eagle to appear at carnival

Whitefish Winter Carnival will host Olympian ski jumper Eddie the Eagle in February to serve as grand marshal of the Grand Parade and a few lucky folks will get the chance to go backcountry skiing with the celebrity.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish OKs redevelopment plan for former lumber yard

A new life is likely ahead for the former Idaho Timber site on the west side of Whitefish.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish OKs redevelopment plan for former lumber yard

A new life is likely ahead for the former Idaho Timber site on the west side of Whitefish.

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Special Olympics cancels State Winter Games in Whitefish

Special Olympics Montana will not hold its 2018 State Winter Games in Whitefish.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Special Olympics cancels State Winter Games in Whitefish

Special Olympics Montana will not hold its 2018 State Winter Games in Whitefish.

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McCready has a love of the railroad

Flathead historian Kevin McCready has spent 14 years digging through historic newspaper articles, conducting interviews and sifting through old family photo albums.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Two Bear marathon now a qualifier for Boston

WHITEFISH — This weekend’s Two Bear Marathon features a new course and the race has gained new status as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Two Bear marathon now a qualifier for Boston

WHITEFISH — This weekend’s Two Bear Marathon features a new course and the race has gained new status as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish playground closed after bear spray discharged

The Whitefish Police Department is investigating an incident that forced the closure of the Kiddie Park on Thursday after bear spray was discharged on playground equipment and in the restrooms.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish playground closed after bear spray discharged

The Whitefish Police Department is investigating an incident that forced the closure of the Kiddie Park on Thursday after bear spray was discharged on playground equipment and in the restrooms.

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Highway 40 project under comment

Montana Department of Transportation is taking comments on potential improvements for a section of Montana 40.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

FWP recommends Whitefish land project

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is recommending one of the two conservation easements that make up the proposed Whitefish Lake Watershed Project.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Agile Rascal Bicycle Touring Theatre hits Whitefish

A group of eight actors are pedaling their way across Montana this summer, making stops in towns to perform their original play before packing up their bikes to cycle on to the next show.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish sends second letter concerning board comments

Whitefish City Council last week struggled with whether to send another letter to the Flathead County Commissioners over an incident that occurred at a May 10 county planning board meeting.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ski chair fundraiser benefits SNOW bus, Glacier shuttle

Ten artistic ski chairs have popped up around Whitefish this summer.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish seeks dismissal of board members

Whitefish city officials are asking for the dismissal of two county planning board members following a May 10 meeting when the board members made comments using “foul language” and made references to “Whitefish Nazis.”

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish seeks dismissal of board members

Whitefish city officials are asking for the dismissal of two county planning board members following a May 10 meeting when the board members made comments using “foul language” and made references to “Whitefish Nazis.”

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Court sides with county in zoning lawsuit

A zoning lawsuit filed by Whitefish against Flathead County has been decided in favor of the county.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Trump budget could wallop Empire Builder

A budget proposal by President Trump could wallop Amtrak travel across the country including on the Empire Builder.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish civic leader and trekking guide, Don Nelson, dies at 69

Don Nelson had a passion for his hometown of Whitefish and a deep connection to the people and culture of Nepal.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sled dog race this weekend from Olney to Polebridge

Mushers and their dogs from the Pacific Northwest and Canada will be testing their skills in the Flathead Classic Sled Dog Race this weekend in an overnight race from Olney to Polebridge and back. Twenty-one teams have entered the race, which begins on Saturday at the Dog Creek Trailhead 18 …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish fly shop OK'd for move to Spokane Avenue

Whitefish City Council Jan. 17 gave its approval for Lakestream Fly Shop to operate out of a recently remodeled building on Spokane Avenue.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish forest project OK'd to begin this summer

Widespread prescribed burns and some timber harvesting has been OK’d for the mountains above Whitefish.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Firefighter remembered as 'everyone's best friend'

A devoted family man who loved life and always had a smile on his face. An accomplished ski and mountaineering athlete. And everyone’s best friend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Chimney fire overwhelms Whitefish Stage home

Pieces of twisted metal and what appeared to be siding was virtually all that remained Wednesday afternoon as steam rose up from the foundation of a North Pinnacle Road house destroyed by fire Tuesday night.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish sets rates for parking garage

Leases for parking spaces inside Whitefish’s downtown parking structure have been set at $30 and $40 per month.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Spencer says threats of armed march just a 'joke'

Richard Spencer says he doesn’t want any negative publicity for Whitefish and that the threats of a neo-Nazi march through the city aren’t actually going to happen.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Twins hire Murray as head coach

Scott Murray has been named the new head coach of the Glacier Twins A team.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Resort says it's too early to call opener

With still a week remaining until the winter season opening of Whitefish Mountain Resort, skiers and snow boarders have their eyes on the weather forecast.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New dog resort and spa offers deluxe digs

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ruis decides to sell Frank Lloyd Wright building after controversy

Following a backlash from those wanting to preserve the historic Frank Lloyd Wright Building, a developer has dropped plans to demolish the building in downtown Whitefish and now says he will put it up for sale.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Council votes to demolish Whitefish park building

Whitefish is sticking with plans to remove a former bank building in Depot Park after city offices vacate the space next year.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Skijoring group says it was denied access to repair runway

Skijoring coordinator Scott Ping said there’s more to the story surrounding the closure of the Whitefish Airport after damage occurred during last winter’s skijoring event there. He claims his organization was never given an opportunity to make repairs to the airport’s damaged turf.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish council still mulling Marriott hotel

The fate of a proposed Marriott hotel in Whitefish hangs in the balance while the Whitefish City Council explores options for denying the project.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

City stays with plan to demolish Depot Park building

Whitefish City Council is sticking with long-held plans to demolish the city parks and planning building in Depot Park — at least for now.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Mini-cabin development approved

A plan for a dozen small cabins in a condominium neighborhood has received approval from the city.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Skijoring group says they were denied access to repair runway

Skijoring coordinator Scott Ping says there’s more to the story surrounding the closure of the Whitefish Airport after damage occurred during last winter’s skijoring event there. He claims his organization was never given an opportunity to make repairs to the airport’s damaged turf.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Marriott proposal met with opposition from Council

The fate of a proposed Marriott hotel in Whitefish hangs in the balance while Whitefish City Council explores options for denying the project.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Airport shut down by skijoring damage

The Whitefish Airport will remain closed this summer after the runway was damaged during the skijoring event last winter.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Skijoring damages close Whitefish airport

The Whitefish Airport remains closed this summer after the runway was damaged during the skijoring event held there last winter.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Event celebrates Haskill land deal

An event this month in Whitefish will celebrate the preservation of about 3,000 acres of forestland through the Haskill Basin conservation easement.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish dog park gets new wash station

Dogs playing at Whitefish’s dog park can often get covered in dirt and mud, and their owners would rather clean them up a bit before heading home in the car. It’s a trend the Hugh Rogers WAG park board has noticed and it’s beginning construction on the solution — a …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Study to identify gaps in workforce housing

A housing needs assessment for Whitefish underway now should provide a complete picture of the housing situation here by this fall.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Torgerson tackles city projects as intern

Aaron Torgerson has always liked taking his own idea and shaping it into reality.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Grant assists city in studying energy consumption

A member of Energy Corps is set to help identify energy conservation opportunities for the city of Whitefish, along with participating in efforts to create a climate action plan for the greater community.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Veterans Peace Park lease renewed

The city of Whitefish will continue leasing its property off Ramsey Avenue to be part of the Veterans Peace Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Tap House offers wide selection of state's microbrews

The owners of the Montana Tap House are aiming to fill a new niche in Whitefish by offering a large selection of beers on tap, while still honoring the roots of the building on Wisconsin Avenue.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

City budget talks turn to police, court, public works

Whitefish City Council last week took a look at the second half of the fiscal year 2017 preliminary budget for the city.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

McKay joins Whitefish Pilot newsroom

Daniel McKay has joined the staff of the Whitefish Pilot as a reporter.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Camp Invention gets kids thinking creatively

To most it might seem like yesterday’s trash, but the cardboard boxes, pipe cleaners, plastic lids and coffee filters that filled the room of recycled materials were just the building blocks of creation for the children at Camp Invention last week at Whitefish Middle School.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Developers scale down Marriott hotel proposal

Revised plans for a Marriott Hotel on Highway 93 South will go before the Whitefish Planning Board this week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Shanti Yoga marks 10 years in Whitefish

Even before yoga became her life’s work, Jodi Petlin knew yoga meant peace.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bike taxi business approved

A bicycle taxi business will operate in Whitefish this summer, picking up and dropping off customers who want a ride in the city.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish moves to annex West Lakeshore properties

Whitefish City Council has passed a resolution officially signaling its plan to annex 25 properties on West Lakeshore Drive into city limits.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

76-room Hampton Inn celebrates grand opening

Whitefish’s newest hotel, the Hampton Inn and Suites, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City Hall project more than 25 percent complete

Structural steel erection is ongoing for the Whitefish City Hall construction project and concrete work continues on the attached parking structure.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stillwater Gallery expands into new downtown space

Whitefish Pottery has expanded its gallery space to allow for an even larger showcase of its guest artists and additional retail space.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Students help with annual garden planting

Whitefish Middle School seventh graders last week planted the seeds that will become food for themselves and other Whitefish students this fall.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Rod Fisher is a renaissance man

Whitefish musician Rod Fisher got his first paying gig in the eighth-grade playing trombone at the Great Northern. He really hasn’t stopped since.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City Council wants higher budget reserve

Whitefish City Council began digging into the city budget last week, which includes a potential tax cut for city residents, but also shows a dip in the year-end reserve.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Work continues to repair manholes around city

For another approximately two weeks crews will continue to repair manholes around town as part of a project aimed at minimizing the amount of groundwater that is entering the city’s sewer system.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Housing assessment focus of breakfast

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce has selected a Colorado firm to conduct a comprehensive housing needs assessment for the city and has scheduled its first meeting to get input from local business owners and managers.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NVH competing for most beautiful hospital

North Valley Hospital is part of a contest that points out that hospitals don’t have to be gloomy places and in fact some are beautiful.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Program trains new hospitality workers

A group of Flathead Valley high school students recently took a closer look at the hospitality industry and learned more about what it takes to work in the field during a day-long training session.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Class of 2016: Taking on life's adventures

When Annika Gordon wants to take on a new challenge in life, she makes it happen.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

DEQ investigates downtown solvent plume

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is investigating solvent contamination in Whitefish that likely is the result of past dry cleaning businesses that operated in downtown.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Council says no to horse-carriage operation

Whitefish City Council rejected a request for a horse-carriage business to operate along city streets.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City takes action on sewer smells

Whitefish City Council wants residents who have complained about obnoxious odors coming from the city wastewater treatment facility to know they’re listening.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Depot Park gazebo bids come in double estimated budget

Whitefish City Council voted to reject two bids for the construction of a gazebo in Depot Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Class of 2016: Sam Benkelman has a way with words

Sam Benkelman’s hero is Dr. Seuss.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Proposals come in for affordable housing study

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce has narrowed the field down to four firms in its search for a consultant to complete a housing needs assessment for Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Tax reduction proposed in Whitefish budget

Whitefish property owners will likely see a reduction in their city tax bill this year as a result of the increase in the city’s resort tax, which went into effect last summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Grant could mean Whitefish water system improvements

The Flathead Conservation District is applying for a grant on behalf of the city of Whitefish that could allow the city to perform improvements to its water treatment plant.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Council considers allowing deferred annexation

Whitefish City Council has asked for a re-write of its annexation policy to allow for deferred annexation, which it is considering as a way to get properties along Whitefish Lake to connect to city sewer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Old Town 6-lot subdivision approved

City Council May 2 approved a new six-lot subdivision planned for the Old Town neighborhood on the west end of Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Glacier prepares for summer crowds

The National Park Service is celebrating its centennial this year, but visitors to Glacier National Park should expect the party to be a low-key affair.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Nonprofits help clean up Wisconsin Avenue

Joe and Cindy Gregory were looking to clean up Wisconsin Avenue and help local nonprofits along the way when they created a new program that does just that.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Alley behind City Hall work to reopen

An alley closed this spring for the construction of the new City Hall and parking garage is on target to reopen by the end of the month.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City applies for grants for wastewater plant

The city of Whitefish is looking to secure funding needed for a planned upgrade to its aging wastewater treatment plant.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

West 7th road work underway

The reconstruction of West Seventh Street in Whitefish began Monday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Shuttle service to Glacier Park back for second summer

The summer shuttle between Whitefish and Glacier National Park is returning again this summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

West Lakeshore properties eyed for annexation

The city of Whitefish is considering the annexation of 26 properties on West Lakeshore Drive as part of efforts to protect the water quality of Whitefish Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Council looks into culling urban deer population

City Councilor Richard Hildner believes the urban deer population in Whitefish has become a nuisance and that it’s time to look at possible solutions.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Cornerstone for Whitefish

The construction of the Masonic Temple building at the corner of Second Street and Lupfer Avenue was highly anticipated in the summer of 1915.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City approves housing subdivision on Hwy 93

Whitefish City Council April 18 approved a 41-unit housing subdivision planned for along Highway 93 south of Mountain Mall.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City begins update of bicycle and pedestrian plan

Do you walk or ride your bike through Whitefish? Do you have suggestions for how the city can improve its paths, walkways, and roads in the future?

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City takes hard look at Lion Mountain annexation

A few Whitefish City Councilors say the city might be forced to annex Lion Mountain and other neighborhoods in order to clean up the septic leachate pollution found in Whitefish Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Creative scavenger hunt benefits nonprofit

Make a painting, compose a song, shoot a short film, learn a piece of music — and before you do that also figure out the secret location of where you’ll complete these creative acts of art.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Earth Day celebrations in Whitefish this weekend

There’s plenty of ways to celebrate the planet during Earth Day events Saturday in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish wins Houston Drive annexation lawsuit

The city of Whitefish can legally annex a group of properties along the east shore of Whitefish Lake in the Houston Drive neighborhood.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Court says gates OK at Whitefish subdivision

The Montana Supreme Court has ruled that a Whitefish subdivision can install gates and close its private roads to public traffic.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Business owners share ideas for housing shortage

Buffalo Cafe co-owner Alex Maetzold says about 80 percent of his employees live at least 20 miles from Whitefish due to a scarcity of affordable housing options in town.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Leased spaces in parking structure up for discussion

Roughly half of the parking spaces in the city’s new downtown parking structure are planned to be leased parking spots.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City to repair failing sections of wastewater pipeline

The city of Whitefish is set to begin work on three substantial water and wastewater projects.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Institute says apathy threatening health of lake

The Whitefish Lake Institute is issuing a warning about protecting the future of Whitefish Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hospitals finalize affiliation agreement

The governing boards of the Flathead Valley’s two primary health-care providers have finalized an agreement to create a formal affiliation between the two organizations.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Progress in eradicating invasive from Beaver Lake

Positive results from efforts to remove Eurasian watermilfoil from Beaver Lake west of Whitefish indicate that the aquatic invasive species may be completely eradicated from the lake within the next few years.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City moves forward with street lights on West 7th

To some residents, West Seventh Street is a quiet neighborhood that has little use for city street lights. Others believe street and pedestrian upgrades in the area mandate adding lighting.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Student shares stage with pop star Justin Bieber

Even when there’s no music playing, Cody Bingham is always moving to the beat.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City hit with lawsuit over parking structure funding

The owners of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building have filed a lawsuit against the city of Whitefish claiming it unfairly created a special assessment to fund operation and maintenance of the new downtown parking structure now under construction.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish facing 'significant' water rate hikes

If Whitefish implements new water and sewer rates, as recommended in a new study, users could see significant increases on their monthly bill over the next decade.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City studies Baker Avenue extension, new bridges

Whitefish is looking at its long-range plans for street and bridge improvements in hopes of enhancing local transportation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish approves human rights law

Annika Gordon says she is gay and that doesn’t make her any less of a person. “That doesn’t change my personality or my work ethic or my job performance,” she said. “There’s no reason people like me should be discriminated against in any way.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Central Avenue alley restricted during City Hall work

Semi-truck traffic will be restricted in the alley next to the City Hall and parking garage construction site.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stearns announces retirement as city manager

Whitefish City Manger Chuck Stearns has announced his intention to retire at the end of this year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish drafts human rights law

A new law protecting people from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will go before Whitefish City Council next week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Refuse company to bill for garbage pickup

The city of Whitefish has renewed its contract with North Valley Refuse for garbage collection and maintaining the city’s recycling site.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Planning board looks at hotel, subdivision projects

Plans for a hotel and housing subdivision on vacant land along Highway 93 South in Whitefish will go before the city Planning Board on March 17.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

City moves ahead with Wisconsin Avenue study

Whitefish City Council on March 7 approved a planning contract to begin work on a Wisconsin Avenue corridor study.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

City moves ahead with Wisconsin study

Whitefish City Council on March 7 approved a planning contract to begin work on a Wisconsin Avenue corridor study.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Student uses 4,000 sticky notes in elaborate bid for prom date

Whitefish High School student Travis Catina had a simple question for Allie Schultz — will you stick with me at prom? But the way he went about asking was over the top as he applied roughly 4,000 sticky notes to her car in a promposal.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Mayor advocates to keep Depot Park building

Whitefish will re-examine an option to remove the city parks and planning building from Depot Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Plans for downtown gazebo move forward

The first phase of big changes at Whitefish’s downtown park took a step forward this week when City Council approved a contract for the engineering and design of a new gazebo.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

New poolside bar at lodge OK'd

The city has given approval for a small bar to operate out of the Viking Creek facilities at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Students learn about science of glass

Art and science melted together at Whitefish High School last week as chemistry students got a hands-on lesson about glass.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Climate action group looks at travel in Glacier Park

Improving recycling, encouraging energy conservation, and developing a carbon-neutral tourism experience are all ideas introduced at the first climate solutions project meeting.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lorang retires after career as city's record keeper

Necile Lorang says it’s been a privilege and a pleasure to serve the city of Whitefish for almost three decades.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hospital Birth Center expands to meet needs

North Valley Hospital is celebrating a much-needed expansion of its Birth Center.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Investors ride rails to meet local businesses

Are you a small business owner looking for investors to help get a new idea off the ground? The crowdfunding startup Wefunder is making a stop in Whitefish and wants to talk with you.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Students propose citywide bike share program

Four Whitefish High School students have a vision for their community that involves more people walking or biking to school and work.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish studies city water rates

Recommendations from a water and wastewater rate study for the city are expected to be released next month.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Subdivision planned next to new hotel in Whitefish

Plans have been submitted for a pair of large development projects on vacant land along Highway 93 South in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

West 7th residents question plan for street lights

Dee Blank can see far away galaxies from her backyard on West Seventh Street.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish OKs new zoning for 93 West

Whitefish has approved two new zoning districts for the Highway 93 West corridor that could assist in the future development of that neighborhood.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

City puts freeze on contentious development tool

Whitefish has placed a temporary moratorium on blended density zoning for planned unit development overlays, a move that suspends some forms of new development in the city for at least the next six months.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

New program brings writing mentors to Whitefish High School

Scientist and author Cristina Eisenberg still remembers the C she got in her college English class.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local retailers feel pinch of fewer Canadians

Whitefish’s resort tax collections were down by about $18,400 in December.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Residents say PUD zoning regs favor developers

Whitefish City Council wants a complete overhaul of the city’s planned unit development regulations after hearing complaints from residents who say the regulations unfairly favor developers looking to create housing subdivisions.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

City looks to reduce carbon footprint

Whitefish is investigating whether it should establish a climate action plan in an attempt to reduce the city’s carbon footprint.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Contaminated soil found at City Hall, parking site

The contingency fund for the City Hall and parking structure project in Whitefish will likely take a hit after contaminated soil was found at the construction site.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

West Seventh plan fixes steep intersections

West Seventh Street will undergo a major reconstruction this summer that has been designed with safety in mind.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tap house OK'd at iconic location

A plan for a tap house on Wisconsin Avenue has received city approval.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Equestrian center opens near Whitefish

As a young girl, Amy Ericksen always dreamed of riding her own horse. So for her, it hardly seems real that she now owns a ranch with an indoor arena where other children can pursue their own dreams.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish speech second at state

Whitefish speech and debate nearly pulled off an upset for the ages.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Meet the original band of yetis

They were a secretive band of brothers — their faces painted and covered while dressed in white and fur — who took to the streets of Whitefish Winter Carnival to have a little fun with the crowd.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Councilors praise Haskill land deal in final vote

A deal that protects the city’s source for drinking water and provides public access to the forest while allowing for continued management of timberlands is nearly complete.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish to update bike path plan

Whitefish’s bicycle and pedestrian master plan will get an update this year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish speakers strong heading into state tournament

With 27 competitors qualifying, Whitefish is poised to make a good showing at the Class A state tournament this weekend.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Easement allows Whitefish Trail to pass through Haskill

A 3,020-acre conservation easement in Haskill Basin has not only secured public access to private forestland near Whitefish, but it’s also provided an opportunity to connect more than 5 miles of Whitefish Trail through the area.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish City Hall and parking budget climbs to $16 million

The cost to construct a new Whitefish City Hall and attached parking structure has ballooned to just over $16 million.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

House for homeless students to open this spring

A longterm housing facility for homeless high school students is planning to open in Whitefish by late March, but is in need of donations now to make that happen.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish recycling moves to new location

With a centralized recycling spot for Whitefish in place, the satellite recycling sites in town are expected close early next month.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

City approves Potter's Field parish house on East Second

A parish house on East Second Street will be allowed to house ministry staff for Potter’s Field Ministries.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bulldog speech ready for divisional tourney

In a final tune-up before the divisional tournament, the Whitefish speech and debate team took second place Saturday at Bigfork.

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Concrete work to start at City Hall

Work at the Whitefish City Hall and parking structure construction site should soon turn toward pouring concrete for the buildings.

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Housing crisis focus of study

More than a half dozen Whitefish business representatives stepped before City Council on Jan. 4 to show support for a planned study on the city’s workforce housing needs.

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Rail safety focus of roundtable

The Montana Public Service Commission will hold a roundtable discussion on Jan. 20 in Helena on improving railroad safety in Montana.

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Whitefish speech takes second at C-Falls tourney

The Whitefish speech and debate team took second place behind the host team at the Columbia Falls tournament last weekend.

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Thump, thump, thumping work downtown to wrap up soon

The constant banging that has rattled downtown Whitefish for the past few weeks should soon draw to a close.

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Full-size basketball court to go in Memorial Park

The effort to breathe new life into Memorial Park received another jolt last week when funding was approved for a new full-size basketball court.

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New plan trims City Hall shortfall

Whitefish City Council took a first look Monday at a plan that begins to chip away at a projected cost overrun for the new City Hall and parking structure under construction downtown.

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New distillery and tapas restaurant opens in Whitefish

A group of friends might lounge on the leather sofas, gather around the pool table, or head out to the patio to keep warm by the fire — there’s a relaxed atmosphere that asks you to stay awhile at Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits.

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Top-5 Whitefish news stories of 2015

A look back at the top news stories of 2015.

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Land Board OKs Haskill deal

The state Land Board has approved a conservation easement on Haskill Basin.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Program prepares students for transition to adult life

Is it OK to wear sunglasses to a job interview and text on your phone the whole time? Or is it better to come dressed in nice clothes and shake hands with the interviewer while introducing yourself?

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Three-story building OK'd on Second St.

A commercial and residential building planned for a vacant lot on East Second Street has received city approval.

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Plans OK'd for Baker business park

Whitefish City Council approved the plans for multiple buildings in a business park on Baker Avenue, but ignored requests to reconsider a previously denied zone change for the property.

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Whitefish speech nabs first at Polson meet

The Whitefish speech and debate team took first place at the Polson meet Saturday.

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Council approves new parkland requirements

Whitefish is implementing new parkland dedication requirements for small plots of land with the intent of making the requirements more equitable.

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Memorial wall spaces available at cemetery

Those who want to honor loved-ones who have passed away have another option at the Whitefish Cemetery.

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Rural fire service rates increased

The city of Whitefish has entered into a revised interlocal agreement with the Whitefish Fire Service Area that will bring rural taxpayer bills for fire service more in-line with what is already paid by city taxpayers.

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Shelter for homeless teens gets wide support

A shelter for homeless teenagers has received approval to operate out of a house on Colorado Avenue.

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State commission approves Haskill easement

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission on Thursday morning gave unanimous approval of a conservation easement for Haskill Basin that protects from development 3,020 acres of F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. property north of Whitefish.

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Speech takes 2nd at home meet

Whitefish speech and debate team took second at its home tournament last week.

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Report: Whitefish Lake at 'tipping point'

Whitefish Lake is a community gathering place, an economic driver, part of the heritage, a source of drinking water, a scenic view, a place of recreation and so much more for Whitefish and its citizens.

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City Hall, parking structure construction costs soar

An estimated $1.7 million budget shortfall is projected for the Whitefish City Hall and parking structure construction project, and city council remains undecided on how to tackle the issue.

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Jim Peterson named businessman of the year

Jim Peterson’s favorite saying came from his dad — “Save a little cream for the next guy.”

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Canadian recession, wildfires slow summer visitation

The 2015 summer tourism season in Whitefish was solid, but not nearly as strong as the year before.

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Speech and debate tops at Kalispell tourney

Whitefish speech and debate took the top spot among Class A, B and C schools in a close win Nov. 21 at the Kalispell tournament.

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Installation of rammed piers up next for City Hall project

Sheet piling efforts will be wrapping up as construction activities at the new City Hall site enters the next phase this week.

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FWP stands behind Haskill Basin easements

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is recommending the completion of the South Whitefish Range Conservation Project, which includes conservation easements that would preserve more than 10,000 acres of F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. property from development.

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Former Pilot editor Richard Hensley dies at 55

Former Whitefish Pilot editor Richard Hensley died Tuesday at his home in Florida.

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'Mr. Potato Head' zoning denied for Baker business park

Concerns about blending the zoning for a planned business park on Baker Avenue has prompted Whitefish City Council to unanimously deny a zone change for the property.

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Railroad union warns of dangerous fatigue

The national president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union in a September letter claims that unpredictable work schedules is causing fatigue among railroad workers, which is a safety issue.

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Ground vibration possible during City Hall work

The construction of the new City Hall and parking structure should be a bit more noticeable to folks downtown beginning this week.

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BNSF engineer walks away from career over safety concerns

Gene McDaniel remembers the night vividly. Piloting a BNSF Railway freight train west through Idaho, he approaches a road intersection without crossing arms, he sees an SUV.

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Worker shortage taking toll on local businesses

Whitefish business owners and managers say there are two interconnected challenges facing them in their operations — hiring employees and a lack of affordable housing in town for those employees.

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Resort tax collections spike in September

Whitefish resort tax collections saw a large bump in September after being down the month before.

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Bulldog speech tops at Corvallis

Four first-place finishes led the way for the Whitefish speech and debate team at the Corvallis Invitational last weekend, earning the team a first-place finish in sweepstakes points.

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Community group takes on bullying

To combat bullying and violence in schools and the community, it’s necessary to have actively engaged children, teens and adults.

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Trail users rally to keep access in Haskill

A major conservation easement that would preserve more than 10,000 acres of F.H. Stoltze Land Lumber Co. property from development continues to move forward.

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Vendors sought for indoor winter market

The Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department is looking to start a winter market and wants to find vendors who might want to participate.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Details of Haskill land deal revealed

For the better part of this year, the city of Whitefish, the state and F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. have been hammering out the details of a conservation easement that aims to protect more than 3,000 acres north of Whitefish from future development.

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Whitefish speech second at Ronan meet

The Whitefish High School speech and debate team placed second at the Ronan tournament last weekend.

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Speech takes second at kick-off

The Whitefish speech and debate team placed second at the Kalispell kick-off tournament last weekend.

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Wildfires burn resort tax collections in August

Resort tax collections were down in the month of August for the city compared with August 2014.

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Three community volunteers honored on 'Extra Mile' day

Whitefish Mayor John Muhlfeld is honoring three community volunteers recognizing their work to go the “extra mile” by proclaiming Nov. 1 Extra Mile day in their honor.

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Kalispell to assist with building inspections

The city of Whitefish will get assistance from the city of Kalispell with its commercial building inspections.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Costs split for upgrades at Ice Den

The city of Whitefish is still negotiating a contract to manage the Stumptown Ice Den, but city council on Oct. 19 approved spending more than $50,000 to make an upgrade to the facility.

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Speech team wins opening tournament

The Bulldog speech and debate team started its season off strong with a first place sweepstakes win Saturday at the Stevensville tournament.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Whitefish recycling consolidated at single site

Whitefish will soon have one centralized spot where residents can drop off their recyclables.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Railroad workers say long shifts unsafe

Some BNSF Railway employees are sounding the alarm about what they say are unsafe working conditions as a result of long shifts that could lead to extreme fatigue while hauling hazardous materials.

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Whitefish air quality to be studied

The Flathead City-County Health Department this fall is set to begin air quality testing in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Bestwick honored with Spirit of Whitefish award

Don Bestwick has served in many roles and many years as a volunteer supporting youth sports in the community.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

City impact fee collections dip in 2015

Collection of city impact fees dipped in fiscal year 2015 after having increased the previous year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Former Gov. Schweitzer predicts energy revolution in new book

Former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer is predicting a revolution in how America consumes and produces energy.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lakefront condominium project shot down

Whitefish City Council shot down a proposal Oct. 5 to construct a building on Whitefish Lake containing six condominium units.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

City, county seek common ground

Whitefish Mayor John Muhlfeld and Flathead County Commissioner Phil Mitchell say they would like both government entities they represent to forge a new relationship.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

2nd Street sidewalk closes for City Hall demolition

The sidewalk on Second Street in front of Whitefish’s City Hall will be closed this week as crews begin to tear down the building.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

City voters to consider creating ombudsman position

When Whitefish voters get their ballots in the mail this week they’ll notice two proposed changes to the city’s charter.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish voters to consider citizen advocate position

When Whitefish voters get their ballots in the mail this week, they will notice two proposed changes to the city’s charter.

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Iron Horse 'welcome center' approved

The Iron Horse neighborhood has received approval to construct a “welcome center” at the entrance to the subdivision.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Resort tax bump brings in extra $153k

Whitefish took in an additional $153,000 in July after the city’s resort tax increased by 1 percent starting that month.

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High school science class looks at air quality

Whitefish High School chemistry students held a coffee straw in their mouth and plugged their nose. Then they began to inhale and exhale only through the straw.

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Forum contrasts council candidates

The four candidates seeking election to Whitefish City Council gave their take on a variety of issues facing the city during a forum last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

City water and garbage rates going up

Whitefish’s water, sewer and garbage rates will likely be increasing this fall, but not as much as in past years.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Dancing stars light up the stage

Six Whitefish community stars dazzled on the O’Shaughnessy Center stage Friday as they competed in the second Dancing With Our Community Stars event.

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Art concepts from found objects

Mary Conway takes the saying one person’s trash is another’s treasure — or in her case, art — quite literally.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish flood map amended near Cow Creek

Whitefish City Council Sept. 21 approved amendments to the Whitefish flood-plain regulations and new flood insurance rate maps for the city.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Election 2015: Muhlfeld touts 'balance and focus' of council

John Muhlfeld wants to serve a second term as mayor of Whitefish to take care of what he calls unfinished business.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Skating groups to manage Ice Den

Management of Whitefish’s Stumptown Ice Den likely will be turned over to a private entity this fall.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Election 2015: Meet council candidate Frank Sweeney

Councilman Frank Sweeney enjoys tackling the tough issues facing Whitefish. It’s why he’s campaigning to retain his position on council for another term.

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Election 2015: Meet council candidate Richard Hildner

Richard Hildner has relished his time serving on Whitefish’s City Council and he would like to remain in the position to continue working on the issues facing the city.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish considers changes to recycling program

Recycling drop-off locations in Whitefish can fill quickly on weekends, leaving users without a place to leave materials. To combat the issue, the city is considering the creation of a single large drop-off site or implementing mandatory curbside recycling.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

City Hall auction fetches $30,000

The city cleared out some unwanted items and pocketed cash at its surplus auction on Sept. 5.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

'Limited success' for summer shuttle to Glacier

The new summer shuttle service between Whitefish and Glacier National Park didn’t quite live up to initial expectations.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Shopko store opens Sunday

The new Shopko Hometown store inside Mountain Mall opens to shoppers Sunday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Election 2015: Meet city council candidate John Repke

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Looking back on 97 years of City Hall

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Parting memories of the historic City Hall

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Court rules Big Mountain Jesus statue can stay

The statue of Jesus can remain on Big Mountain, the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Monday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Flathead air quality at 'very unhealthy' levels

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Local artists create book of fashion sketches

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

'Roller coaster' year for resort tax

Whitefish resort tax collections are having an unusual year with fluctuations from month to month compared with the previous year’s collection.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Council OK's assessment for parking garage

Downtown businesses will pay a special assessment to offset some of the cost of Whitefish’s new parking structure.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

City puts unique items on auction block

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

City accuses county of spot zoning in lawsuit

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Write-in candidate challenges for mayor

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Loula's pies to be featured on TV show

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

93 West road work to wrap up next week

The end is in sight for commuters who have slogged through two consecutive years of road construction on Highway 93 west of Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bears getting into unsecured garbage around Whitefish

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

66 new condos at Monterra will complete project

The Monterra condominium development has received approval to add another 66 units to the project that first began more than a decade ago.

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City budget talks focus on pay raises

Whitefish City Council is working its way through some of the personnel pieces of the fiscal year 2016 budget.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Couple honored for native plant preservation

Gary and Mary Sloan have devoted their retirement years to tromping through the woods searching for native plants and bringing their

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Questions raised about formula used for parking assessment

Whitefish City Council officially gave notice last week of its intention to create a parking special improvement district to offset the cost of constructing a downtown parking garage.

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Baker Avenue offices to serve as temporary City Hall

The city of Whitefish offices will have a temporary home while the new City Hall building is being constructed downtown.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City increases Ice Den rental fees

A public hearing Monday on an increase in ice rental fees at the Stumptown Ice Den quickly slipped into users of the facility pleading their case to have an extended ice season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Recalling North Fork's Ben Rover

Hal Rover remembers his uncle Ben Rover as a “real gentile man who was a farmer and retailer” living in the North Fork of the Flathead River.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Helen Clark retires after more than two decades at VFW

Helen Clark is making her second attempt at retiring as manager of the bar at VFW Post 276 in Whitefish, but this time she is confident she’ll stay retired.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Donated property to become city park

A property on West Eighth Street has been donated to Whitefish for use as a city park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Jacobs appointed new Whitefish city attorney

Angela Jacobs has been appointed as the new Whitefish city attorney.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

New Whitefish thrift store opens doors

Holly Behm and Crystal Donovan have always enjoyed hunting through thrift stores looking for a great buy. For years they talked about opening a store of their own, but it was the death of a friend that made them realize it was time.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Microdistillery OK'd for Wisconsin Avenue

A new microdistillery has been given the OK to open on Wisconsin Avenue.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

City assists downtown hotel with streetscaping

Developers of a downtown hotel will receive a boost of public funding to help pay for enhanced sidewalks and streetscaping around the building.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish plans zoning lawsuit against county

Whitefish will likely file a lawsuit against Flathead County following a decision by county commissioners to rezone farmland in the former “doughnut” area east of city limits.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Full slate of candidates for city election

A slew of late fillings has created a full ballot in the race for Whitefish City Council.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

A digital guide to Glacier's wildflowers

Shawn Coggins put in 240 miles and climbed 36,000 vertical feet last year hiking the trails of Western Montana. He’s seen a lot over those miles, but one thing can stop him dead in his tracks — a wildflower.

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Local government review group seeks input

A panel studying Whitefish’s government wants to know what the citizens think of their city government.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Parking expansion planned for City Beach

Sunny summer days can make it difficult to find a parking spot around City Beach, but a plan by the city to create another parking lot in the neighborhood could add a few more spots.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish bans fireworks, City Beach display called off

The Fourth of July fireworks display over Whitefish Lake has been officially called off. The decision came from Whitefish Fire Chief Joe Page on Thursday who noted ongoing dry conditions and predicted winds of 15-20 miles per hour for Saturday.

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New islands help improve Riverside pond water quality

Tiny islands bobbing in the pond at Riverside Park have a big task of improving the murky water quality.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Rev. Schmidt reflects on 14 years at United Methodist

The sight of children dancing inside United Methodist Church during vacation Bible school makes Rev. Debbie Schmidt smile.

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Whitefish considers emergency fireworks ban

Private fireworks displays in Whitefish may be banned this Fourth of July depending on the outcome of a special city council meeting tomorrow morning.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lack of candidates for city elections

Unless some candidates step forward soon, Whitefish’s city elections could be a humdrum affair this fall.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Smelly! Neighbors say proposed site for new cemetery stinks

Neighbors of the city’s wastewater treatment plant don’t want to see a new city cemetery located in their backyard.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

City Hall, parking budget pushes $15 million

The budget has been stretched for the construction of a new Whitefish City Hall and parking structure in order to include items deemed to be too important to cut from the project.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Debate swells over City Hall project as council marches forward

Constructing a new City Hall has been a topic of discussion in Whitefish for more than a dozen years. Three years ago, city council decided on a location, and two years ago it decided to build an attached parking structure. Still, a vibrant public debate continues on whether these decisions …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

City eyes new tennis courts, playground equipment

A number of Whitefish city parks are going to be a flurry of activity this summer as upgrades are made to aging and deteriorating facilities.

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Budget talks focus on police, streets

Whitefish continues to sort through the details of its proposed $65.9 million city budget for fiscal year 2016.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Fitzgerald appointed to council

Sarah Fitzgerald was selected Monday to fill a vacancy on the Whitefish City Council.

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Four candidates vie for council vacancy

Four candidates are vying to fill a vacancy on the Whitefish City Council.

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2nd Street subdivision shifts street location

A new street layout has been OK’d for a planned subdivision along East Second Street.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City launches 'Buy Local' campaign

A new campaign in Whitefish aims to promote shopping locally, while explaining the city’s resort tax — specifically how an increase in the tax is going toward a conservation easement for Haskill Basin.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Critics of City Hall project speak out

Condensation from a leaky ceiling air conditioner in the council chambers of City Hall steadily dripped into a waste basket last week as a contingent of residents voiced their opposition to plans for constructing a new City Hall.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

WHS senior finds her niche in business club

Haley Delagnes was looking for her niche when she entered high school, so she started joining clubs and volunteering her time.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

15 city streets to be repaved this summer

Whitefish plans to tackle three years worth of street overlays this summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Five finalists for city public works director

The search for a new Whitefish Public Works Director has been narrowed to five candidates and the public will get the opportunity to meet them at a June 10 event.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City sued over plan to annex Houston Drive

Eighteen property owners along Whitefish Lake in the Houston Drive neighborhood are asking Flathead County District Court to decide if their properties can be annexed into the city.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Council takes on round 1 of budget talks

Whitefish City Council last week began its examination of the city budget that includes a potential increase in property taxes.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Troubled Whitefish subdivision gets new life

A troubled subdivision north of the city has been given another two years to be developed.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City invests in aquatic invasive efforts

Whitefish will invest $35,000 in efforts to keep aquatic invasive species out of Whitefish Lake and other area water bodies.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Muldown teacher Haller reflects on 32-year career

Kaye Haller is often the first teacher her students get to know when they begin school.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ice Den skaters face fee increases

The city of Whitefish is considering an increase in ice skating fees at the Stumptown Ice Den to cover long-delayed maintenance and increasing operation costs at the facility.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City finalizes new lakeshore committee

Whitefish has once again established a lakeshore protection committee that will review permits for work on Whitefish Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

WHS senior heads into the wild for hands-on learning

For Dan Cameron, the best learning comes outdoors — when he’s standing in a creek or leading a group down a trail.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Two Whitefish councilors file for re-election

Two Whitefish city councilors have joined the mayor in filing for re-election.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City looks at reconstructing block of Central Avenue

Whitefish plans to reconstruct a water main on a portion of Central Avenue and will be taking a closer look at reconstructing one block to match the streetscaping design of the rest of the street.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Panel looks at paying city councilors

The Whitefish city government review commission is kicking around the possibility of paying the mayor and city councilors for their positions.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bulldog ticket prices going up

Gate tickets at Whitefish High School sporting events are going up next year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Missoula administrator selected as new Whitefish superintendent

Heather Davis Schmidt has been selected to take the helm of the Whitefish School District this summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

New law pushes lake vendors away from City Beach

Whitefish is enacting restrictions to keep commercial boats on Whitefish Lake from encroaching too close to shore at City Beach.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

WHS event to raise funds for suicide prevention

Whitefish High School is holding an event aimed at raising awareness and providing funds for suicide prevention.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City studies water rates

The city of Whitefish is reviewing its water and wastewater financial plan and rate structure.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City could see property tax hike

Whitefish residents could be facing a significant increase in property taxes this year based upon the city’s proposed budget.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Corridor plan moves forward

Whitefish is moving forward with a Highway 93 West corridor plan designed to guide the future development of the city’s west entrance.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

FWP discusses Trumbull conservation easement

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is gathering input on two proposed conservation easements on 10,000 acres of land owned by F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Co. on the southern slopes of the Whitefish Range.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

A dream fulfilled for boy fighting cancer

Winnie the Pooh was the one that helped 4-year-old Bryce Quenzer through the worst of the chemo and radiation treatments, and blood draws as he fought cancer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Torch run for Special Olympics May 12

A torch run through town and a special event at Depot Park Tuesday will honor Whitefish Special Olympics athletes and the law enforcement officers who support them.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Resort tax up 15 percent in February

Resort tax collections in Whitefish were up for February.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Clashing visions for future of 93 West corridor

Deciding on a vision for the future of Whitefish’s west entrance continues to be a struggle as conflicting opinions tussle over whether the corridor should transition toward more commercial development.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Parking, open space, new fire station highlight council goals

A number of priority projects in Whitefish are nearing completion while the city continues to set new goals for the future.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Shepherd's Hand continues growth

Shepherd’s Hand Free Clinic has a mission to provide comprehensive health care for those who can’t access care. Last year, that resulted in more than 10,000 volunteer hours donated to the clinic and about 975 people being served through medical and dental visits.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fire chief details rail disaster response

Engines pulling more than 100 rail cars — sometimes filled with volatile and hazardous materials — pass through Whitefish and around Whitefish Lake every day.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Voters OK resort tax hike to fund Haskill deal

Whitefish voters were resounding in their approval of a resort tax hike to help fund a conservation easement in Haskill Basin.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Developer eyes open land near Monterra

A zone change request filed with the county for a large tract of land just east of The Monterra along Highway 40 could open the possibility for future development of the site.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Judge denies Grouse request in gate lawsuit

A Flathead County District Court judge has denied a homeowners association request to participate in a lawsuit against the city over whether a neighboring subdivision is allowed to have gated roads.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City plans $47.2 million in capital projects

Whitefish’s five-year capital improvements program calls for funding 265 projects at a total estimated cost of $47.2 million.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City looks to cap vendors on Whitefish Lake

After complaints of commercial boats circling the water off City Beach last summer, Whitefish has decided to take steps toward regulating the number of vendors allowed on Whitefish Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Parents voice ideas on superintendent search

Parents, teachers and community members outlined what they would like to see from a new Whitefish school superintendent Thursday during a public input meeting at the middle school.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish volunteers, businesses honored at chamber awards

Known as a man with an “aptitude for establishing friendships,” Lin Akey was honored last week for his countless hours spent volunteering in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Seventh Street design gets first look

A preliminary design for reconstruction of West Seventh Street shows a road with transitioning characteristics as it winds through the neighborhood.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

History of Whitefish's resort tax

Whitefish’s resort tax was first approved in 1995 with 56 percent of city voters in favor and 44 percent against. The tax was approved for a 20-year term.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City has three options to fund land deal

Three main funding options are available to the city of Whitefish as it looks to generate $8 million for a 3,000 acre conservation easement in Haskill Basin.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City says Haskill deal all about water and access

Over the past 20 years, F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. has sold almost 1,200 acres of its land for development in areas adjacent to the proposed Haskill Basin conservation easement.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Zinke talks foreign affairs, Amtrak and CFAC at town hall meeting

From foreign affairs to issues facing the Flathead Valley, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke spoke on a variety of topics during a town hall meeting Thursday at Flathead Valley Community College.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish water rights could serve double current population

Whitefish has received updated water rights allowances for its municipal water system that would allow it to serve roughly double the current population of the city.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Public invited to chime in on superintendent search

The Whitefish School District is holding a public input meeting as it searches for a new superintendent.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City Beach boat launch temporarily closes for improvements

The boat launch at City Beach in Whitefish will close Saturday, April 4 to install a trench gate intended to protect water quality and public health.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Governor highlights school dedication ceremony

Student body president Keaton Grove cut a green and gold ribbon spanning the entrance to Whitefish High School last week — marking the official opening of the new school.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Spokane promenade, expanded retail highlight downtown plan

Whitefish is moving forward with an update to the city’s downtown master plan.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City backs funding for 911 center

The city of Whitefish supports an effort to create a special district to fund the county’s 911 dispatch center.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Highway 93 apartments get final approval

A 60-unit apartment complex planned for Highway 93 South overcame its final hurdle last week when Whitefish City Council approved the project with an unanimous vote.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

New service offers brain training

Ruth Luedke was volunteering as a reading tutor when she first decided she wanted to help students who need a little extra attention.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Resort tax collections dip in January

Resort tax collections in Whitefish were down for the first month of 2015.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Rail yard cleanup still years out

Cleanup of a state Superfund site on BNSF Railway property in Whitefish is still a few years away, the state Department of Environmental Quality says.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

State senator works to establish Calgary trade center

Republican Sen. Dee Brown is pushing for a bill in the state Legislature that would create a Montana trade center in Calgary.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

City won't bury Seventh Street power lines

Whitefish City Council won’t explore the option of burying power lines on West Seventh Street during reconstruction of the road.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

50th celebration benefits food bank

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Square design selected for City Hall

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Downtown businesses face new parking fees

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish looks to form new lakeshore group

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Reality TV show to film in downtown Whitefish

A reality TV show about Santa Claus enthusiasts is scheduled to film in downtown Whitefish this month.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish home sales slow down in 2014

The local housing market continued to be mostly stable during 2014. New home construction showed improvement, but residential home sales were down from the previous year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish deer freed from bailing twine

A whitetail buck that has been wandering around Whitefish has been freed from the bailing twine that was wrapped around its neck along with its shed antlers.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Campaign launched to support Haskill land deal

Supporters a conservation easement in Haskill Basin launched a campaign last week to promote a ballot measure on the issue.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

City considers year-round skating at Ice Den

The ice season at Stumptown Ice Den will be extended this year and Whitefish City Council has agreed to look into keeping the facility open for year-round skating.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Iron Horse asked to redesign proposed 'welcome center'

Plans for a “welcome center” at the entrance to the Iron Horse neighborhood in Whitefish have been put on hold by Whitefish City Council.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Skaters rally for year-round ice

A few little girls with big dreams asked the city last week to help them fulfill their goals. The young ice skaters, along with a few of their parents, told City Council why they would like to have the ice season extended at the Stumptown Ice Den.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish voters to be asked to raise tax

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Council OKs vote on resort tax hike

Despite protests from business owners, Whitefish City Council approved a resolution Tuesday that will ask voters to approve a 1 percent increase in the city resort tax.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish hosts 20th Special Olympics Winter Games

Special Olympics Montana is celebrating its 20th consecutive year at Whitefish Mountain Resort as its winter games kickoff this weekend in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Railway's historical impact on Glacier Park

Louis W. Hill was a major force behind the establishment and development of Glacier National Park. Yet his legacy is often largely overshadowed by his father, James J. Hill.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish's Rep. Lieser sponsors five bills in Legislature

Democratic Rep. Ed Lieser says his second term in the state House of Representative has been productive as he works with familiar faces in the state Legislature.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Crowd rallies to protect Whitefish's water

The fervor of the crowd at a town hall meeting Thursday in Whitefish was best seen in the blue stickers many wore marked with the phrase “protect our water.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local couple's griffon competes at Westminster

Lisa Durand already knows her dog Ziva is special, but the wirehaired pointing griffon will be on the world stage next week when she competes at the Westminster dog show in New York City.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Resort tax hike favored for Haskill deal

Whitefish voters will likely be asked this spring to approve an increase in the city’s resort tax to help fund the purchase of a conservation easement in Haskill Basin.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Birch Point quiet zone effort revived

Whitefish City Council has renewed its commitment to help create a quiet zone at the Birch Point Drive railroad crossing.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Work begins on mall remodel

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Making a difference in public works

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Downtown hotel gets approval

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bulldog speech grabs fourth at state meet

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NVH holds training exercise

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Slow growth predicted for 2015

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Nonprofit provides a voice for Whitefish Lake

Whitefish Lake Institute is not unlike its namesake in that the scientists at the institute are always working, but that work isn’t always seen immediately.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Martel wins contract to build new City Hall

Martel Construction has been selected as the general contractor for the construction of a new City Hall and parking structure in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

WHS speech takes second at divisional

In its best finish of the season, Whitefish speech and debate earned second place at the Northwest Class A divisional tournament last weekend in Libby.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Towne Printer moving headquarters to Kalispell

After 40 years in Whitefish, The Towne Printer will shift its headquarters to Kalispell starting Feb. 1.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Speech team fourth at Missoula

Whitefish’s speech and debate team grabbed fourth place at the Loyola invitational meet last weekend in Missoula.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

WHS club spreads message of respect

A group of Whitefish High School students on a mission to teach respect for one another recently took their message to Whitefish Middle School.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Empire Builder back on schedule

Amtrak’s Empire Builder was greeted with excitement Tuesday morning as the train returned to its regular schedule.

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Empire Builder celebrates return to regular schedule

Amtrak’s Empire Builder was greeted with excitement Tuesday morning as the train returned to its regular schedule.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Commission studies local government

A three person panel is studying Whitefish’s government with the goal of making recommendations about potential changes to how the city operates.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Speech takes fourth at Bigfork

Whitefish’s speech and debate team took fourth in sweepstakes points at the Bigfork invitational last weekend.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Council favors square city hall design

Whitefish City Council is leaning toward a more traditional look for the new City Hall building.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Student serves as U.S. Senate page

Kate Ehrenberg has a broad range of pursuits — she enjoys music and theater, she likes writing, is passionate about the environment and also has a strong interest in politics.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

State and local tourism strong in 2014

Preliminary numbers show 2014 was another strong year for tourism in the Treasure State and Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

County board makes doughnut recommendations

After months of discussion and public workshops, the Flathead County Planning Board has finally decided on its recommendations for planning and zoning, and lakeshore regulations in the former Whitefish “doughnut” area.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Grouse neighborhood enters gate lawsuit

A homeowners association that doesn’t want gated roads in a neighboring subdivision has filed to intervene in a lawsuit against the city of Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish conservation vision renewed

A vision to preserve public lands around Whitefish that began more than a decade ago is now being realized as the nonprofit spearheading the cause has reached a benchmark in the long-term goal of protecting 13,000 acres of state land.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Speech team fifth at Kalispell

The Whitefish speech and debate team had a few competitors place last weekend at the Kalispell tournament.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish land use decisions delayed

Two major land use recommendations for areas outside of Whitefish have been delayed another week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish helicopter ban draws scrutiny

Whitefish’s ban on private helicopters landing or taking off inside residential neighborhoods drew scrutiny last week when City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance on the matter.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish goes green for new City Hall

Whitefish has decided to follow energy efficiency guidelines in the construction of a new City Hall building.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish speech earns fourth at Corvallis

Whitefish speech and debate finished fourth among Class A schools at the Corvallis Invite last weekend.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Grouse Mountain Estates sues city over gate ban

A homeowners association is challenging the city of Whitefish over a recent decision to stiffen the city’s ban of gated communities.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

City OKs new distillery on Baker

A new microdistillery and tasting room proposed to open in a vacant warehouse on Baker Avenue has received the go-ahead from Whitefish City Council.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man on mission to walk perimeter of U.S.

Sometimes Randy Montgomery has to take it one day at a time, or 100 yards at a time, or even one step at a time.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Council takes stand in support of diversity

Whitefish City Council took a stance in support of diversity in the community while still protecting First Amendment rights to free speech Monday when it unanimously approved a non-discrimination resolution.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Trip of opportunity for WIHS student

Emerson Whitford flew on an airplane, rode on public transportation and visited a large city, all for the first time last month when she earned a trip to Washington, D.C.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

City Hall design plans move forward

Whitefish City Council continued to spar last week over preliminary designs for the new City Hall building, but ultimately gave the go ahead for its architect to move to the next design phase.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Council rejects stone details on Skye Park footbridge

Whitefish City Council decided spending an extra $77,000 in tax-increment funds for stone veneer on the Skye Park footbridge was just too much to add to the nearly $800,000 project.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

City bans helicopters from landing in neighborhoods

Whitefish has decided it doesn’t want private helicopters landing or taking off inside residential neighborhoods.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New arts and tech center becomes hands-on project for students

Before a single music student picked up an instrument to play a single note, the new arts and technology center at Whitefish High School became a space of learning.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

County considers future of lake committee

Concerned citizens told the Flathead County Planning Board last week to make sure protection for Whitefish and Lost Coon lakes doesn’t get caught up in the “doughnut” dispute.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Senior learns about life after high school

Whitefish High School student Shandra Bell is much like other seniors. She is balancing finishing up high school, while also thinking about her life after graduation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

City considers ban on helicopter landing pads

Whitefish City Council will decide Monday if it wants to ban helicopter pads within residential neighborhoods.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

City studies regulations for lake vendors

A working group will further examine the issue of commercial vendors on the water at Whitefish Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

City clarifies new bear ordinance

A letter sent out to residents regarding changes in the city’s bear ordinance created some confusion about the penalty for not complying with the ordinance.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Whitefish impact fee collections up

Collection of city impact fees were up by more than $200,000 in fiscal year 2014.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Council split on firm's input on City Hall design

Whitefish city councilors quarreled last week over how heavily to rely on input from a consulting firm for the design of the new City Hall building.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Neighbors stall apartment project

Neighbors of a proposed apartment complex on U.S. 93 South have filled an appeal with the city of Whitefish, saying the project doesn’t follow city zoning regulations.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Data shows most boats on Whitefish Lake from Montana

About three-quarters of all boats launched into Whitefish Lake at City Beach this summer were re-entering after a previous trip to the lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

93 West corridor plan up for review

An updated draft plan for the U.S. 93 West area continues to be under review. The plan is intended to guide future land use in the corridor.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Bonsai brewery eyes new home on Wisconsin Avenue

Bonsai Brewing Project is planning to relocate from the Mountain Mall to the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Denver Street in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Council considers Highway 93 apartment project

Whitefish City Council will consider Monday a proposal for a 60-unit apartment complex on U.S. 93 South.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Bonsai Brewing plans to move from mall

Bonsai Brewing Project is planning to relocate from the Mountain Mall to the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Denver Street in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Resort tax collections climb in August

In the second largest month for resort tax collections in Whitefish, numbers show August was up 10 percent over last year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Soroptimist offers grants for dental care

The Whitefish Soroptimist group is continuing its mission to make sure local women have healthy smiles.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Lazy Bay, Lakeshore target of additional septic study

Funding and Whitefish’s relationship with Flathead County remain sticking points in the city’s efforts to address failing septic tanks near Whitefish Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Extra Mile Day honors those who give more

Whitefish has designating Nov. 1 as Extra Mile Day to honor the work of one Whitefish couple and a local nonprofit medical clinic.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Speech team second at Polson

The Whitefish speech and debate team kicked off its season with a solid start Saturday at Polson.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Master of maintenance

Chad Smith starts each work day by making a to-do list. If at the end of the day he has crossed off half of that list, he feels like it was a good day.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Jabs thrown at lively U.S. House debate

The three candidates vying for Montana’s lone congressional seat faced off in a debate Sunday in Kalispell. The candidates spoke on a broad range of issues from the Ebola crisis, to gun rights, environmental regulations and campaign finance.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Whitefish bear rule expanded citywide

Not even Goldilocks had this many problems with hungry bears. Following a rash of calls to police this fall concerning black bears in town, Whitefish is taking steps to make sure garbage cans are secured and out of reach of roaming bears.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Board looks at axing 'home-rule' regs in doughnut

The Flathead County Planning Board began its examination last week of the long-range planning and zoning options for the former “doughnut” area.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

District funds construction budget shortfall with TIF

The Whitefish School District board Oct. 13 approved using tax increment finance funds to pay for a budget shortfall for the construction of the new Whitefish High School.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Meet HD6 candidate Dave Fischlowitz

Dave Fischlowitz is running to represent District 6 in Montana’s House of Representatives because he wants to get corporate influence out of politics.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Meet HD6 candidate Carl Glimm

Carl Glimm is seeking re-election to Montana’s House of Representatives in District 6 because he’s concerned about ensuring the future of the state.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Muldown students get creative with cardboard

Give a fourth-grader a cardboard box, a pair of scissors, some tape, and a little bit of free time and you’ll watch their imagination blossom.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

City Hall cost estimates 'frightening'

Whitefish is moving forward with design plans for a new City Hall, even after several city councilors expressed concerns over climbing cost estimates that put the building combined with a parking structure at up to $14.6 million.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Farm tours teach science lessons

Students from Whitefish High School dug into science last week with a half day spent touring three Whitefish farms.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish High School construction over budget

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New academy focuses on training outdoor athletes

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Cities cry foul over wastewater regs

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City closes door on gated communities

Whitefish City Council decided Monday it does not want gated communities within the town, but did not specifically address a request from the Grouse Mountain Estates homeowners association to gate its entrances.

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Old man walking returns

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Sophomore shines as princess

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Adams wants less government

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Lieser seeks re-election

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City looks at funding for Haskill land deal

Is Whitefish willing to help fund the protection of Haskill Basin and the city’s source for drinking water through a tax?

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WHS grad new school resource officer

Officer Tim Schuch has returned to Whitefish schools as the new resource officer for the district.

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City favors special district for parking garage

Whitefish City Council decided it favors a special improvement district as the mechanism to pay the costs associated with a new City Hall building and parking structure.

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Playground forts donated to Christian Academy

The students at Whitefish Christian Academy can now defend their ground from two new wooden forts on the school’s playground.

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Dragon sculpture raises funds for breast cancer awareness

The luminous green dragon rises up, spreading its iridescent wings while fire shoots out of its mouth to attack blobs of cancer cells.

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Comments favor closing river to motors

People with an interest in the Whitefish River are overwhelmingly asking the state Fish and Wildlife Commission to restrict motorized boating on a section of the waterway that runs through town.

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Whitefish jam company highlights local flavors

A customer walks up to the House on the Hill Jam booth at the Downtown Farmers Market and asks a question — what is chuckleberry jam?

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Young entrepreneur program at WHS

A new program beginning this fall at Whitefish High School aims to not only inspire, but also assist a group of students on their journey to becoming entrepreneurs.

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Donations add up for WHS arts and tech wing

Fundraising for Whitefish High School’s new performing arts and technology center got a boost from a fundraiser last week with donations totaling $100,000 toward the project.

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Students head back to class Sept. 2

Whitefish students head back to class next week with the first day of school on Tuesday.

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County plans interim zoning in doughnut

Interim zoning is being considered for the planning doughnut outside Whitefish city limits.

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Brant reflects on career in coffee

When Scott Brant joined Montana Coffee Traders more than three decades ago, pouring a quality cup of coffee brewed with beans roasted in the Flathead Valley was just an idea.

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City Hall design taking shape

The architectural firm charged with designing a new City Hall continues to gather city and public input.

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School board approves 2015 budget

The Whitefish School District board has approved the 2015 fiscal year budget that includes an increase of less than 1 percent from the previous year.

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Bicyclist dies in collision on Wisconsin Avenue

A Whitefish man died Thursday night after he was run over by a sport utility vehicle while riding his bicycle in Whitefish.

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County takes over planning in 'doughnut'

Control of Whitefish’s planning “doughnut” now is officially in the hands of Flathead County.

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Teachers ready new high school for students

In less than a month, students will walk the freshly painted hallways, enjoy lunch while sharing new booths in the cafeteria and study in classrooms with abundant natural light in the new Whitefish High School.

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Construction begins on new building downtown

Construction work began Monday for a new building on the vacant lot at the corner of Baker Avenue and Second Street.

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FY 2015 budget talks get gritty

Whitefish City Council got down the nitty-gritty budget decisions during a work session last week, making final directions to city staff before it will officially vote on the document at its Aug. 18 meeting.

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Floatplane rally at Stillwater Landing this week

A gathering of seaplanes and music comes to the Stillwater Landing west of Whitefish this weekend with the semi-annual Splash In event.

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Whitefish encouraged to provide more pedestrian-friendly areas

National walking advocate Mark Fenton stood before an audience of about 120 people last week at the O’Shaughnessy Center. He asked the room, made up of city leaders from around Flathead Valley, to think back to their childhood and recall their earliest recollection of physical activity.

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Rail trip highlights 911 Foundation

Traveling east out of Whitefish along the route of the Great Northern Railway, train travelers view the rapids of the Middle Fork Flathead River and the rising peaks of Glacier Park.

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Rail trip for 911

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Boat inspection efforts ramped up at City Beach

Boaters using the City Beach boat ramp this summer must undergo an Aquatic Invasive Species inspection of their craft before launching into Whitefish Lake.

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Closed campus for WHS sophomores

There will be a change for how some Whitefish High School students spend their lunch period next school year.

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Architect gathers input on new City Hall design

What does staff, city council and the public want and need in a new City Hall? That’s the question Mosaic Architecture is attempting to answer for the city of Whitefish.

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Zinke makes campaign stop in Kalispell

Republican U.S. House candidate Ryan Zinke made a campaign stop Friday in Kalispell to speak on the issues he feels strongly about.

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Board approves new basketball coach

The Whitefish School Board July 8 accepted the resignation of one boys basketball coach and hired a replacement with two unanimous votes.

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High school demolition begins this week

Demolition of the old Whitefish High School building began this week.

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Hundreds to attend WHS All Class Reunion

Hundreds of Whitefish High School graduates have signed up for the All Class Reunion set for Aug. 1-3.

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Study cites changing character of 93 West

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Logging planned in Martin Creek near Olney

The Flathead National Forest has released an environmental assessment for a forest treatment planned in the Martin Creek area near Olney in the Tally Lake Ranger District.

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City aims to rein in lake vendors

The city of Whitefish is looking closely at creating a permitting process for commercial vendors that want to sell goods and services on the water of Whitefish Lake.

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Wood boat show hits lake this weekend

Antique and modern wooden boats from across the region will cruise Whitefish Lake and be on display for the Whitefish Woody Weekend III classic boat show this weekend.

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June's Way: Street renamed to honor food bank founder

A street leading to the North Valley Food Bank will soon be renamed to honor the food bank’s founder who died earlier this year.

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Relay for Life walkathon on June 27

The annual Whitefish Relay for Life cancer fundraiser is set for Friday evening to Saturday morning at Whitefish High School.

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Blackburn reflects on 19 years as drama coach

Drama coach Kelliann Blackburn spends weeks coordinating rehearsals, set building and costume production when the Whitefish High School drama club brings a script to life on stage. Then on opening night, she hands over the play to her cast and crew.

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New gym floor showing wear

The Whitefish High School gymnasium floor is only a year old, but already it is marked with dead spots and a prematurely dulling finish.

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2015 budget: A look at public works and police

Whitefish City Councilors reviewed budget documents for the police department and public works at a June 9 work session. The meeting marked the second review of the city’s $41 million preliminary budget for fiscal year 2015.

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School budget shows minimal increase

The Whitefish School District general fund 2015 fiscal year budget is expected to increase less than 1 percent from the previous year.

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Jazz classes added to schools

Extra-curricular jazz ensembles at Whitefish high and middle schools will likely become official classes next school year.

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Christian school expansion OK'd

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2nd Street subdivision gets final approval

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Class of 2014: Holden Roberts mixes paint and pine

Holden Roberts has taken every art and wood working class offered at Whitefish High School. On the weekends, it’s not unusual for the senior to spend eight hours working in the carport woodshop at his house.

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Increased spending in 2015 budget

The city of Whitefish’s proposed budget includes an increase in spending of about $4.8 million to bring the total budget to $41 million. However, no increase in taxes is anticipated in the fiscal year 2015 budget.

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A look at Whitefish's 2015 budget

The Whitefish City Council held a budget work session May 27. Council is expected to have a second work session on the budget on June 9 before holding a public hearing on the preliminary budget June 16. A public hearing on the final budget is expected Aug. 18.

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Class of 2014: Sloan Ellis has business sense

A chance conversation between Sloan Ellis and a teacher her freshman year at Whitefish High School has likely impacted her career choice in a way the senior never expected.

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100th class to graduate Saturday

When members of the Whitefish High School’s class of 2014 are handed their diplomas this Saturday they will become the 100th class to graduate from the school.

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WMS history tour a trip of tradition

Whitefish Middle School eighth graders took a whirlwind history tour of Western Montana earlier this month — a tradition that is marking its 45th anniversary this year.

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Students organize Walk For Life

The Whitefish High School student council is sponsoring a community event next week aimed at raising awareness for suicide prevention.

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Sampling of science and math for WMS girls

A group of Whitefish Middle School students got a chance last week to sample careers in science and math during a workshop at Flathead Valley Community College.

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Class of 2014: Elsa Dodds eyes career in politics

When Elsa Dodds was nervous about public speaking, she joined the speech team and earned a state championship. The Whitefish High School senior seems to have spent most of her high school careering jumping right into any experience.

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WHS graduation to be held in new gym

Whitefish High School’s commencement ceremony will return to the school’s gymnasium this year. The ceremony is Saturday, June 7.

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Funding for Safe Routes to Schools in jeopardy

Whitefish students strolled, peddled and scooted to school last week in celebration of National Bike to School Day.

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2nd Street subdivision, marina expansion highlight planning agenda

The Whitefish City-County Planning Board has a busy agenda for this week’s meeting, including a proposed subdivision, marina expansion, school expansion and review of the city’s growth policy.

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No parking zones added on Geddes, Jennings, Good route

There will be no on-street parking along Jennings, Geddes and Good Avenues.

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Somers Avenue rebuild bumped up in priority

Whitefish City Council has decided to move Somers Avenue up on its priority list for resort tax funded reconstruction projects.

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Mayor exerts power in planning board appointment

Hoping to ensure a quorum for the next City-County Planning Board meeting, Whitefish City Council and Mayor John Muhlfeld have appointed two people to serve on the board.

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City finance director unexpectedly resigns

Whitefish’s assistant city manager and finance director abruptly resigned last month.

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School election: Meet candidate Marguerite Kaminski

In addition to raising her own children, Marguerite Kaminski has a strong background working with children, mostly in volunteer capacities. It’s that experience she hopes to use if elected to serve on the Whitefish School District Board.

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Council to address sales on lake, zoning issues

Planning and zoning issues topped the list of annual goals Whitefish City Councilors set for this year.

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School election: Meet candidate Dave Fern

Dave Fern is seeking his eighth term on the Whitefish School District Board to continue giving back to the community.

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School election: Meet candidate Heather Vrentas

Heather Vrentas is seeking a second term on the Whitefish School Board because she says there is still a lot to do to make sure students are receiving a good education.

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School election: Meet candidate Shawn Watts

The Whitefish School District is going through a lot of changes and Shawn Watts would like to retain his seat on the school board to help facilitate those changes.

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New block schedule to include 'flex' periods

Whitefish High School will have a hybrid block schedule involving a mix of standard and longer class periods next school year.

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Lodge seeks to expand marina, add boat slips

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is seeking city approval to expand its marina to include 18 new boat slips and extend the marina farther out into Whitefish Lake.

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Local company crafts natural cleaning products

As a single mom living in Whitefish, Laura Blankenship began cleaning houses to make a living, but when she became ill from the cleaning products she was using she started looking for a better way.

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Schools begin pilot testing

Whitefish students are beginning a round of performance testing.

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2nd Street housing project revived

A proposal to create a subdivision along East Second Street has returned with a new design that calls for less than half the number of housing units originally proposed.

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Roots on Rails music train to make Whitefish tour stop

A special one-night concert featuring traveling musicians on a railroad tour along with local performers will benefit the North Valley Music School.

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District OKs offer on sale of Independent school

The Whitefish Independent High School building has been sold to an undisclosed buyer.

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Longtime resident reflects on journey to Whitefish

When Janet Collins thinks back on how she came to Whitefish in the mid-60s, she says it was a bit of an adventure.

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Whitefish graduation rate steadily improving

Whitefish High School’s graduation rate last year was higher than the statewide average, but the school’s not stopping there when it comes to getting students to earn their diploma.

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School board election gains fourth candidate

Four candidates have filed to run for three seats on the Whitefish School District Board.

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Hotel project gets OK from planning board

A planned 76-room hotel along the U.S. 93 South strip in Whitefish passed its first hurdle.

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Cat-Dog joint swim team approved

The Whitefish and Columbia Falls school district boards have both approved creating a joint swim team for their two high schools.

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Stamp collectors share pastime with students

Stamp collectors are as varied as the small, colorful pieces of paper they collect.

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Incumbents file to retain school board seats

All three incumbent trustees on the Whitefish School District Board have filed for re-election.

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Underground parking garage nixed

Whitefish City Council has decided it favors above-ground parking at the new City Hall site and that it still wants to create an assessment district to pay for upkeep of the structure.

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BNSF roundhouse cleanup still planned

BNSF Railway continues to submit plans to the state for cleanup of an historic solvent plume near the railroad company’s roundhouse.

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New plan for Whitefish, C-Falls swim teams

Whitefish High School may get a swim team after all.

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76-room hotel proposed for Whitefish

Whitefish could be getting a new hotel along the U.S. 93 South strip at the former Wendy’s restaurant site.

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Cozad reflects on long career in parks and recreation

A child hitting tennis balls on the court, a hiker on a trail or an ice skater at the rink. When Karl Cozad sees the city’s parks and recreation facilities being utilized it makes his job worthwhile.

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Pursuit to annex Houston Drive moves forward

Nearly 50 properties along Houston Drive have been placed at the top of the city’s priority list for possible annexation.

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Business relocation prompts zoning debate

A proposal to amend Whitefish’s zoning code drew the scrutiny of City Council March 3 when it came to light that the change might be to aid a single business.

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City amends policy on food carts

Mobile food vendors in Whitefish should be able to operate on a more consistent basis following a change in city regulations.

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WHS student newspaper goes online

The student newspaper at Whitefish High School took a digital leap forward this school year when the publication moved online.

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Anonymous buyer to purchase Independent High School building

An undisclosed buyer has put in an offer to purchase the Whitefish Independent High School building.

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Assessment pinpoints areas to improve local health care

Hospitals in the Flathead Valley are creating plans to address areas were medical service may be lacking after conducting a countywide heathcare assessment.

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Olympian Maggie Voisin gets warm welcome home

Whitefish freeskier Maggie Voisin rode a fire truck down Central Avenue on Tuesday as hundreds cheered, held homemade signs and welcomed the teen home from the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

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Man searches for Whitefish Lake freeze, thaw history

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Residents keep watch on yearly ice patterns

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Instruction influences school design

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Fireworks fines may skyrocket

Whitefish is considering a significant bump to the minimum fine for fireworks violations.

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Valentine show benefits mission to Ecuador

A Valentine’s Day variety show this Friday will offer a celebration of the holiday along with the chance to support a mission trip to Ecuador.

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Glacier Park navigates leadership changes

Glacier National Park continues to be in transition as new leaders and supporting organizations prepare for a busy summer season that is quickly approaching.

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Emergency crews responded to 409 false alarms last year

Citing a concern for public and officer safety, Whitefish Police Chief Bill Dial is asking City Council to pass changes that would result in a fine for false-alarm reports.

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Volunteers hope to increase blood donations in Whitefish

Every 27 minutes someone in Montana needs blood. On average, a car accident victim requires three pints of blood. Less than 10 percent of the U.S. population eligible to donate blood actually does so each year.

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Construction and home sales up in Whitefish

Whitefish posted strong results in 2013 for new home construction and residential sales, with both numbers increasing to their highest totals in eight years.

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T'ai chi classes a fun way to stay healthy

David Calebretta begins his t’ai chi classes by passing out handfuls of dark chocolate chips. There’s no official connection between the Chinese martial art and chocolate, but Calebretta likes breaking the ice with his students in a tasty way.

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Benkelman earns first at state speech meet

Sophomore Sam Benkelman earned a state championship medal in expository speaking, leading the Bulldogs at the Class A Speech, Debate and Drama Tournament Saturday in Hamilton.

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Atheist group appeals Jesus statue decision

A Wisconsin-based atheist group has filed a 60-page brief outlining its appeal of a federal district court decision that allowed a statue of Jesus to remain on Big Mountain.

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Local skier encourages women to hit the slopes

A Whitefish native is the force behind a day designed to encourage women to hit the ski slopes.

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Speech takes third at divisional

The Bulldog speech and debate team took third place at the Northwest A divisional tournament last weekend in Whitefish.

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School board OKs design contracts

The Whitefish School Board has approved contracts for a redesign of a portion of the Whitefish High School building.

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Debate team readies for divisional

Seniors Sloan Ellis and Elsa Dodds led the Whitefish speech and debate team with first-place finishes at the Bigfork speech and debate tournament last weekend. Whitefish finished third in team points behind Columbia Falls and Polson.

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Local singer wows 'American Idol' judges

Ethan Thompson’s path to appearing on the popular TV show “American Idol” was paved by coffee.

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High school considers shift to block schedule

Whitefish High School will likely have a new block schedule involving longer class periods next year, but exactly what format it will take remains to be determined.

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Hensen aims to unite area chambers

GJ Hensen is a believer in what a chamber of commerce can do for a business.

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New brewery opens with six beers on tap

Standing behind the bar at Bonsai Brewing Project last week, Graham Hart still had a difficult time believing his hard work had finally turned a dream into reality.

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Democrat Lieser seeks second term in House

Democrat Ed Lieser announced Monday that he will seek a second term in the state House of Representatives.

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Shepherd's Hand Clinic now offers dental care

Shepherd’s Hand Clinic is expanding its services to include free dental care to low-income Flathead Valley residents.

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Helena firm rises to top in City Hall design contest

Mosaic Architecture has risen to the top of the architectural firms competing for the job to design a new Whitefish City Hall.

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Ideas shared on future of Idaho Timber site

Maintaining industrial use at the Idaho Timber property while retaining a railroad spur on site seemed to be a priority for those who attended a brainstorming session last week on the future of the dormant lumber mill.

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WCVB director Metzmaker to step down at end of year

Marketing a town like Whitefish can be worrisome job. Even after paying for billboards with photos of waist-deep powder and blue sky, the snow might not come. Or Glacier National Park could be closed during the fall season.

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Debate team posts best result of season

The Bulldog speech and debate team did well at the Libby Invitational last weekend.

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Flathead third in fatal wrecks

Flathead County had the third highest number of fatal crashes in Montana in 2012, according to the Montana Highway Patrol’s annual report.

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Atheist group asks school to drop out of Christmas concert

A Wisconsin-based atheist group is requesting the Whitefish High School choir cancel its participation in a holiday concert scheduled for this week.

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Students share ideas to improve schools

Water filters for the drinking fountains at Muldown Elementary, shower curtains in the boys locker rooms at the middle school and increasing the class offerings at the high school. These are just a few ideas Whitefish School District students have for improvements at their schools.

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New council will tackle septic issues

Whitefish City Council has delayed a decision until next year on a proposed wastewater program for dealing with failing septic systems around Whitefish Lake.

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Student's artwork chosen for Thanksgiving race T-shirt

When Caden Means sat down to draw a turkey picture, he had no idea his art would lead him to winning prize money, having his work printed on a T-shirt and alter his family’s Thanksgiving Day plans.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Downscaled plan approved for phase 3 of Great Northern Heights

A revised plan for the third phase of the Great Northern Heights neighborhood received approval from the Whitefish City-County Planning Board Nov. 21, but not before the board slashed the number of lots in the subdivision.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

WHS All Class Reunion planned for summer

The 100th graduating class of Whitefish High School is set to earn its diplomas in 2014 and to commemorate the event a group of volunteers is organizing an All Class Reunion for next summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

City plans for resort with new zoning district

The City of Whitefish is planning for a future resort that could be constructed here by creating a new zoning district aimed at that type of development.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Preparing students for life after high school

One Whitefish High School class has been honored for making sure its students not only graduate from high school, but also become product citizens.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Muldown report cards no longer use letter grades

Muldown Elementary students and parents will notice a change in report cards when they are mailed out later this month. Traditional letter grades have been replaced in favor of a standards-based grading system.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

City seeks more input on downtown plan

Wanting more input on what the future of downtown should look like, Whitefish City Council has decided to hold off on approving an update to the downtown master plan. Instead, a community information session will be held in January where the city hopes to receive more public feedback on the …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Septic plan lays out options to protect Whitefish Lake

A proposed wastewater management plan could set a path for how the city deals with failing septic systems around Whitefish Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Students run for their lives in Halloween Howl

Whitefish Middle School students ran through the school’s gym last week like ghosts and goblins might be chasing them.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Students run for their lives in Halloween Howl

Whitefish Middle School students ran through the school’s gym last week like ghosts and goblins might be chasing them.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

FREEFLOW students assist with study on Viking Creek

Whitefish Lake Institute and a group of Whitefish High School students recently collaborated on a water quality study on Viking Creek.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Students run for their lives in Halloween Howl

Whitefish Middle School students ran through the school’s gym last week like ghosts and goblins might be chasing them.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

FREEFLOW students assist with study on Viking Creek

Whitefish Lake Institute and a group of Whitefish High School students recently collaborated on a water quality study on Viking Creek.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

FREEFLOW students assist with study on Viking Creek

Whitefish Lake Institute and a group of Whitefish High School students recently collaborated on a water quality study on Viking Creek.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Orozco honored for work as superintendent

A couple times a month, Whitefish School District Superintendent Kate Orozco asks a teacher to relinquish their classroom so she can work with the students.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Orozco honored for work as superintendent

A couple times a month, Whitefish School District Superintendent Kate Orozco asks a teacher to relinquish their classroom so she can work with the students.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Orozco honored for work as superintendent

A couple times a month, Whitefish School District Superintendent Kate Orozco asks a teacher to relinquish their classroom so she can work with the students.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Chamber updating Whitefish economic blueprint

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce has checked off a number of items on its economic development to-do list and is now looking to update their priorities for the next five to seven years.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Chamber updating Whitefish economic blueprint

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce has checked off a number of items on its economic development to-do list and is now looking to update their priorities for the next five to seven years.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Chamber updating Whitefish economic blueprint

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce has checked off a number of items on its economic development to-do list and is now looking to update their priorities for the next five to seven years.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Nurse navigators guide cancer patients from diagnosis to recovery

A diagnosis of breast cancer is the beginning of a journey that isn’t just about the disease. When a patient is told they have cancer that’s when the questions begin — about treatment and doctors, payments and health care, and sometimes travel and living expenses.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Nurse navigators guide cancer patients from diagnosis to recovery

A diagnosis of breast cancer is the beginning of a journey that isn’t just about the disease. When a patient is told they have cancer that’s when the questions begin — about treatment and doctors, payments and health care, and sometimes travel and living expenses.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Nurse navigators guide cancer patients from diagnosis to recovery

A diagnosis of breast cancer is the beginning of a journey that isn’t just about the disease. When a patient is told they have cancer that’s when the questions begin — about treatment and doctors, payments and health care, and sometimes travel and living expenses.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Sale of independent school hits zoning snag

A request that would allow a local lip balm company to move into the Whitefish Independent High School building appears to have hit a snag.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Board OKs proposed cell tower at Memorial Park

Plans for a cellular tower along with an 80-foot light pole at Memorial Park will go before city council next month.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Whitefish P.E.O. touts mission to assist women

Members of P.E.O. work to raise dollar after dollar to assist women in higher education, and they often do it quietly and without much notice.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Sale of independent school hits zoning snag

A request that would allow a local lip balm company to move into the Whitefish Independent High School building appears to have hit a snag.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Whitefish P.E.O. touts mission to assist women

Members of P.E.O. work to raise dollar after dollar to assist women in higher education, and they often do it quietly and without much notice.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Board OKs proposed cell tower at Memorial Park

Plans for a cellular tower along with an 80-foot light pole at Memorial Park will go before city council next month.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Whitefish P.E.O. touts mission to assist women

Members of P.E.O. work to raise dollar after dollar to assist women in higher education, and they often do it quietly and without much notice.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Board OKs proposed cell tower at Memorial Park

Plans for a cellular tower along with an 80-foot light pole at Memorial Park will go before city council next month.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Sale of independent school hits zoning snag

A request that would allow a local lip balm company to move into the Whitefish Independent High School building appears to have hit a snag.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Love of tennis shared by Whitefish siblings

On any given day, as long as there isn’t snow on the ground, you’ll likely find the Frampton siblings out whacking yellow tennis balls around on their backyard court outside of Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Love of tennis shared by Whitefish siblings

On any given day, as long as there isn’t snow on the ground, you’ll likely find the Frampton siblings out whacking yellow tennis balls around on their backyard court outside of Whitefish.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Love of tennis shared by Whitefish siblings

On any given day, as long as there isn’t snow on the ground, you’ll likely find the Frampton siblings out whacking yellow tennis balls around on their backyard court outside of Whitefish.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

WMS athletes are running with a smile

Ask members of the Whitefish Middle School cross-country team to describe their experience running for the Bulldogs and the response ranges from “fun” to “exhilarating” to “scrumdiddlyumptious.”

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

WMS athletes are running with a smile

Ask members of the Whitefish Middle School cross-country team to describe their experience running for the Bulldogs and the response ranges from “fun” to “exhilarating” to “scrumdiddlyumptious.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Council sorts out funding plan for parking garage

Whitefish will move forward with a Special Improvement District as the funding mechanism for a planned downtown parking garage.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

WMS athletes are running with a smile

Ask members of the Whitefish Middle School cross-country team to describe their experience running for the Bulldogs and the response ranges from “fun” to “exhilarating” to “scrumdiddlyumptious.”

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Council sorts out funding plan for parking garage

Whitefish will move forward with a Special Improvement District as the funding mechanism for a planned downtown parking garage.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Council sorts out funding plan for parking garage

Whitefish will move forward with a Special Improvement District as the funding mechanism for a planned downtown parking garage.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Proposed cell tower may help baseball team

The Glacier Twins could receive a small infusion of cash from a proposed cell phone tower at Memorial Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Proposed cell tower may help baseball team

The Glacier Twins could receive a small infusion of cash from a proposed cell phone tower at Memorial Park.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Proposed cell tower may help baseball team

The Glacier Twins could receive a small infusion of cash from a proposed cell phone tower at Memorial Park.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Savings found as WHS work continues

Budget savings are still being found as construction of the new Whitefish High School continues.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Savings found as WHS work continues

Budget savings are still being found as construction of the new Whitefish High School continues.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Savings found as WHS work continues

Budget savings are still being found as construction of the new Whitefish High School continues.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant brings back school resource officer

The Whitefish Police Department has received a grant that will return a police officer to the Whitefish School District.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant brings back school resource officer

The Whitefish Police Department has received a grant that will return a police officer to the Whitefish School District.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Pitman reflects on time at Whitefish Theatre Company

A group of theater enthusiasts gathered together in the fall of 1978 to talk about starting a community theater. What would come of those meetings is the Whitefish Theatre Co. known today for its season of theater, music and dance.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant brings back school resource officer

The Whitefish Police Department has received a grant that will return a police officer to the Whitefish School District.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Pitman reflects on time at Whitefish Theatre Company

A group of theater enthusiasts gathered together in the fall of 1978 to talk about starting a community theater. What would come of those meetings is the Whitefish Theatre Co. known today for its season of theater, music and dance.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Pitman reflects on time at Whitefish Theatre Company

A group of theater enthusiasts gathered together in the fall of 1978 to talk about starting a community theater. What would come of those meetings is the Whitefish Theatre Co. known today for its season of theater, music and dance.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Collins new housing authority director

Lori Collins enjoys helping families find a clean, safe and affordable place to live in Whitefish.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cuts cripple affordable housing efforts

Faced with an ever shrinking budget due in large part to cuts in federal housing assistance, the Whitefish Housing Authority continues to search for ways to help low- and moderate-income families find affordable housing.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cuts cripple affordable housing efforts

Faced with an ever shrinking budget due in large part to cuts in federal housing assistance, the Whitefish Housing Authority continues to search for ways to help low- and moderate-income families find affordable housing.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Collins new housing authority director

Lori Collins enjoys helping families find a clean, safe and affordable place to live in Whitefish.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cuts cripple affordable housing efforts

Faced with an ever shrinking budget due in large part to cuts in federal housing assistance, the Whitefish Housing Authority continues to search for ways to help low- and moderate-income families find affordable housing.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Collins new housing authority director

Lori Collins enjoys helping families find a clean, safe and affordable place to live in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Foundation chips in to replace woman's stolen bike

A small smile spread across Jordan Bludworth’s face as a shiny, cherry red bike was wheeled toward her.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Foundation chips in to replace woman's stolen bike

A small smile spread across Jordan Bludworth’s face as a shiny, cherry red bike was wheeled toward her.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Foundation chips in to replace woman's stolen bike

A small smile spread across Jordan Bludworth’s face as a shiny, cherry red bike was wheeled toward her.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Schools miss progress benchmark

Whitefish schools did not meet federal standards for school performance known as Adequate Yearly Progress for 2013.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Eagle Scout creates peace park in Whitefish

Even Thomas Henson admits his Eagle Scout project doesn’t exactly fit the mold for such projects.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Live opera from The Met to be broadcast in Whitefish

Stories filled with drama, satire, intrigue, love and more will take center stage this fall and spring when the opera comes to Whitefish

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Live opera from The Met to be broadcast in Whitefish

Stories filled with drama, satire, intrigue, love and more will take center stage this fall and spring when the opera comes to Whitefish

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Schools miss progress benchmark

Whitefish schools did not meet federal standards for school performance known as Adequate Yearly Progress for 2013.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Schools miss progress benchmark

Whitefish schools did not meet federal standards for school performance known as Adequate Yearly Progress for 2013.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Eagle Scout creates peace park in Whitefish

Even Thomas Henson admits his Eagle Scout project doesn’t exactly fit the mold for such projects.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Eagle Scout creates peace park in Whitefish

Even Thomas Henson admits his Eagle Scout project doesn’t exactly fit the mold for such projects.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Live opera from The Met to be broadcast in Whitefish

Stories filled with drama, satire, intrigue, love and more will take center stage this fall and spring when the opera comes to Whitefish

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Students chosen for All-state music

Nine Whitefish High School students have been selected to participate in the Montana High School Association All-State Band, Chorus and Orchestra Festival.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Students chosen for All-state music

Nine Whitefish High School students have been selected to participate in the Montana High School Association All-State Band, Chorus and Orchestra Festival.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Students chosen for All-state music

Nine Whitefish High School students have been selected to participate in the Montana High School Association All-State Band, Chorus and Orchestra Festival.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

High school construction on schedule

Construction of the new Whitefish High School continues with the roof expected to be on the building by early November.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

High school construction on schedule

Construction of the new Whitefish High School continues with the roof expected to be on the building by early November.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

High school construction on schedule

Construction of the new Whitefish High School continues with the roof expected to be on the building by early November.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

City Hall design competiton narrowed to four architects

The list of potential architectural firms that may design a new City Hall for Whitefish has been narrowed to four.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Shepherd's Hand competes for grant in online contest

One Whitefish nonprofit is part of an online voting campaign that will divide $20,000 among five different groups.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

City Hall design competiton narrowed to four architects

The list of potential architectural firms that may design a new City Hall for Whitefish has been narrowed to four.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

City Hall design competiton narrowed to four architects

The list of potential architectural firms that may design a new City Hall for Whitefish has been narrowed to four.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Shepherd's Hand competes for grant in online contest

One Whitefish nonprofit is part of an online voting campaign that will divide $20,000 among five different groups.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Shepherd's Hand competes for grant in online contest

One Whitefish nonprofit is part of an online voting campaign that will divide $20,000 among five different groups.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Baker road work to run through mid-November

Traffic in Whitefish was backed up Tuesday as construction crews worked on improvements to a section of Baker Avenue north to where the street turns into Wisconsin Avenue.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Baker road work to run through mid-November

Traffic in Whitefish was backed up Tuesday as construction crews worked on improvements to a section of Baker Avenue north to where the street turns into Wisconsin Avenue.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Baker road work to run through mid-November

Traffic in Whitefish was backed up Tuesday as construction crews worked on improvements to a section of Baker Avenue north to where the street turns into Wisconsin Avenue.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New plan for 2nd Street subdivision

Developers of the 2nd Street Residences are diligently working to create a new concept for the project, one that they say will be “significantly less dense.”

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Compromise considered for non-motorized river proposal

Whitefish City Council decided at their Sept. 3 meeting to postpone a decision that could lead to a six-mile stretch of the Whitefish River being designated as a non-motorized waterway.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New plan for 2nd Street subdivision

Developers of the 2nd Street Residences are diligently working to create a new concept for the project, one that they say will be “significantly less dense.”

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New plan for 2nd Street subdivision

Developers of the 2nd Street Residences are diligently working to create a new concept for the project, one that they say will be “significantly less dense.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Compromise considered for non-motorized river proposal

Whitefish City Council decided at their Sept. 3 meeting to postpone a decision that could lead to a six-mile stretch of the Whitefish River being designated as a non-motorized waterway.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Compromise considered for non-motorized river proposal

Whitefish City Council decided at their Sept. 3 meeting to postpone a decision that could lead to a six-mile stretch of the Whitefish River being designated as a non-motorized waterway.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

French students visit Whitefish pen pals

The language barrier between a group of French students visiting their American counterparts at Whitefish High School last week was sometimes a stumbling block. But there were a few things the students could rely on as common areas of understanding — school, sports and food.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

French students visit Whitefish pen pals

The language barrier between a group of French students visiting their American counterparts at Whitefish High School last week was sometimes a stumbling block. But there were a few things the students could rely on as common areas of understanding — school, sports and food.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

City plans funding to maintain parking garage

The Whitefish City Council is weighing what type of funding mechanism it may use to pay for the ongoing operation and maintenance expenses for the planned parking garage with a new City Hall building.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

City plans funding to maintain parking garage

The Whitefish City Council is weighing what type of funding mechanism it may use to pay for the ongoing operation and maintenance expenses for the planned parking garage with a new City Hall building.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

French students visit Whitefish pen pals

The language barrier between a group of French students visiting their American counterparts at Whitefish High School last week was sometimes a stumbling block. But there were a few things the students could rely on as common areas of understanding — school, sports and food.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

City plans funding to maintain parking garage

The Whitefish City Council is weighing what type of funding mechanism it may use to pay for the ongoing operation and maintenance expenses for the planned parking garage with a new City Hall building.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lip balm company makes offer on Independent High School

An offer to purchase the Whitefish Independent High School building has been made for the full asking price of $325,000.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lip balm company makes offer on Independent High School

An offer to purchase the Whitefish Independent High School building has been made for the full asking price of $325,000.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

WHS student reflects on exchange experience in Chile

Dannie McCabe found herself sitting in a classroom in a foreign country at the beginning of her summer break. She was handed a semester math test to take even though she had just joined the school.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

WHS student reflects on exchange experience in Chile

Dannie McCabe found herself sitting in a classroom in a foreign country at the beginning of her summer break. She was handed a semester math test to take even though she had just joined the school.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

WHS student reflects on exchange experience in Chile

Dannie McCabe found herself sitting in a classroom in a foreign country at the beginning of her summer break. She was handed a semester math test to take even though she had just joined the school.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lip balm company makes offer on Independent High School

An offer to purchase the Whitefish Independent High School building has been made for the full asking price of $325,000.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

525 acre subdivision revived south of Whitefish

A request for a 49-lot subdivision south of Whitefish that would increase the size of the Whitefish Hills gated community is set to go before the Flathead County Planning Board later this month.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

525 acre subdivision revived south of Whitefish

A request for a 49-lot subdivision south of Whitefish that would increase the size of the Whitefish Hills gated community is set to go before the Flathead County Planning Board later this month.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

525 acre subdivision revived south of Whitefish

A request for a 49-lot subdivision south of Whitefish that would increase the size of the Whitefish Hills gated community is set to go before the Flathead County Planning Board later this month.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

School budget OK'd with slight decrease in tax bill

The Whitefish School Board approved Aug. 13 the district’s 2013-14 budget that shows a slight increase from the previous year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

School budget OK'd with slight decrease in tax bill

The Whitefish School Board approved Aug. 13 the district’s 2013-14 budget that shows a slight increase from the previous year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

School budget OK'd with slight decrease in tax bill

The Whitefish School Board approved Aug. 13 the district’s 2013-14 budget that shows a slight increase from the previous year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

City tackles stormwater projects

Whitefish City Council unanimously approved Aug. 5 two contracts with separate firms for engineering work on stormwater projects in the city.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

City tackles stormwater projects

Whitefish City Council unanimously approved Aug. 5 two contracts with separate firms for engineering work on stormwater projects in the city.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

City tackles stormwater projects

Whitefish City Council unanimously approved Aug. 5 two contracts with separate firms for engineering work on stormwater projects in the city.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

District short on TIF funds to cover overages

The Whitefish School Board Aug. 13 approved suspending its tax increment financing fund policy for one year to allocate money to the Whitefish High School building project. However, the TIF fund is not anticipated to have enough money in 2013-14 to cover the expected $267,000 overage in the construction budget.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

24-hour bike race to benefit disabled

A mountain bike race set for later this month will challenge solo riders or teams of two to push their physical limits and make as many laps as possible in 24 hours on a tough course at Herron Park in Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

24-hour bike race to benefit disabled

A mountain bike race set for later this month will challenge solo riders or teams of two to push their physical limits and make as many laps as possible in 24 hours on a tough course at Herron Park in Kalispell.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

District short on TIF funds to cover overages

The Whitefish School Board Aug. 13 approved suspending its tax increment financing fund policy for one year to allocate money to the Whitefish High School building project. However, the TIF fund is not anticipated to have enough money in 2013-14 to cover the expected $267,000 overage in the construction budget.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Back to school: New teachers, construction update, WMS nut policy

Summer is nearly over and students will soon be heading back into the classroom with Whitefish School District’s first day of school set for Wednesday, Aug. 28.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Back to school: New teachers, construction update, WMS nut policy

Summer is nearly over and students will soon be heading back into the classroom with Whitefish School District’s first day of school set for Wednesday, Aug. 28.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Back to school: New teachers, construction update, WMS nut policy

Summer is nearly over and students will soon be heading back into the classroom with Whitefish School District’s first day of school set for Wednesday, Aug. 28.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

24-hour bike race to benefit disabled

A mountain bike race set for later this month will challenge solo riders or teams of two to push their physical limits and make as many laps as possible in 24 hours on a tough course at Herron Park in Kalispell.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

District short on TIF funds to cover overages

The Whitefish School Board Aug. 13 approved suspending its tax increment financing fund policy for one year to allocate money to the Whitefish High School building project. However, the TIF fund is not anticipated to have enough money in 2013-14 to cover the expected $267,000 overage in the construction budget.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

City plans to annex nearly 70 properties

Efforts are underway to annex a number of properties into the city. Properties being considered are wholly surrounded by Whitefish city limits or have city utility connections.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City plans to annex nearly 70 properties

Efforts are underway to annex a number of properties into the city. Properties being considered are wholly surrounded by Whitefish city limits or have city utility connections.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City plans to annex nearly 70 properties

Efforts are underway to annex a number of properties into the city. Properties being considered are wholly surrounded by Whitefish city limits or have city utility connections.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

No parking zones added at City Beach, Riverside Park

The City of Whitefish plans to close two separate areas previously used for parking due to safety concerns. One is located near City Beach and the other is along Baker Avenue next to Riverside Park.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Big dreams for small brewery

Graham Hart has held a dream for the last several years to open his own nanobrewery. It’s a dream he’s on track to complete by the end of the year, but he’s looking for a little support from the community to make the last push to open Bonsai Brewing Project.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City waives impact fees for the Wave

The Wave fitness center will be reimbursed some of the impact fees it was required to pay the city as a result of its current expansion.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

No parking zones added at City Beach, Riverside Park

The City of Whitefish plans to close two separate areas previously used for parking due to safety concerns. One is located near City Beach and the other is along Baker Avenue next to Riverside Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Big dreams for small brewery

Graham Hart has held a dream for the last several years to open his own nanobrewery. It’s a dream he’s on track to complete by the end of the year, but he’s looking for a little support from the community to make the last push to open Bonsai Brewing Project.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City waives impact fees for the Wave

The Wave fitness center will be reimbursed some of the impact fees it was required to pay the city as a result of its current expansion.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City waives impact fees for the Wave

The Wave fitness center will be reimbursed some of the impact fees it was required to pay the city as a result of its current expansion.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

No parking zones added at City Beach, Riverside Park

The City of Whitefish plans to close two separate areas previously used for parking due to safety concerns. One is located near City Beach and the other is along Baker Avenue next to Riverside Park.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Big dreams for small brewery

Graham Hart has held a dream for the last several years to open his own nanobrewery. It’s a dream he’s on track to complete by the end of the year, but he’s looking for a little support from the community to make the last push to open Bonsai Brewing Project.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City considers lowering taxes or increasing reserves

The city of Whitefish’s preliminary budget is looking better than expected as more numbers are finalized.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City considers lowering taxes or increasing reserves

The city of Whitefish’s preliminary budget is looking better than expected as more numbers are finalized.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City considers lowering taxes or increasing reserves

The city of Whitefish’s preliminary budget is looking better than expected as more numbers are finalized.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Summer trolley funding cut, Ice Den over budget

A few items that were part of Whitefish’s original 2014 preliminary budget document have been removed.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Summer trolley funding cut, Ice Den over budget

A few items that were part of Whitefish’s original 2014 preliminary budget document have been removed.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Summer trolley funding cut, Ice Den over budget

A few items that were part of Whitefish’s original 2014 preliminary budget document have been removed.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

93 West road construction ahead of schedule

Reconstruction work on West Second Street continues to move farther west and is running ahead of schedule, according to LHC’s construction manager for the project.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

93 West road construction ahead of schedule

Reconstruction work on West Second Street continues to move farther west and is running ahead of schedule, according to LHC’s construction manager for the project.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

93 West road construction ahead of schedule

Reconstruction work on West Second Street continues to move farther west and is running ahead of schedule, according to LHC’s construction manager for the project.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Woman's life in the arts influenced by chronic illness

Helen Hanson is looking for her next new beginning. She’s not sure what form it will take, but she knows she’ll find it.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Woman's life in the arts influenced by chronic illness

Helen Hanson is looking for her next new beginning. She’s not sure what form it will take, but she knows she’ll find it.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Woman's life in the arts influenced by chronic illness

Helen Hanson is looking for her next new beginning. She’s not sure what form it will take, but she knows she’ll find it.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Planning board approves 2nd Street proposal

The Whitefish City-County Planning Board has recommended approval of a large-scale development proposed for East Second Street, even after hearing continued opposition from neighbors who say the project is too dense and claims that it will make surrounding streets unsafe.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Summer lunch program keeping kids full

The Whitefish School District’s summer breakfast and lunch program is showing positive results.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Construction crews lend a hand with thrift store renovation

The Soroptimist Thrift Haus was a flurry of activity last week as a construction crew took out windows, pulled out ceiling tiles and removed old bushes for the store’s “Blitz Build.”

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Summer lunch program keeping kids full

The Whitefish School District’s summer breakfast and lunch program is showing positive results.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Planning board approves 2nd Street proposal

The Whitefish City-County Planning Board has recommended approval of a large-scale development proposed for East Second Street, even after hearing continued opposition from neighbors who say the project is too dense and claims that it will make surrounding streets unsafe.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Construction crews lend a hand with thrift store renovation

The Soroptimist Thrift Haus was a flurry of activity last week as a construction crew took out windows, pulled out ceiling tiles and removed old bushes for the store’s “Blitz Build.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Planning board approves 2nd Street proposal

The Whitefish City-County Planning Board has recommended approval of a large-scale development proposed for East Second Street, even after hearing continued opposition from neighbors who say the project is too dense and claims that it will make surrounding streets unsafe.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Construction crews lend a hand with thrift store renovation

The Soroptimist Thrift Haus was a flurry of activity last week as a construction crew took out windows, pulled out ceiling tiles and removed old bushes for the store’s “Blitz Build.”

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Summer lunch program keeping kids full

The Whitefish School District’s summer breakfast and lunch program is showing positive results.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

School board snips away at hair rules

Should students be limited in their hair style choices? What is unnatural hair? Those were the questions the Whitefish School Board wrestled with during its July 9 meeting when it came time to approve this year’s student handbooks.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

School board snips away at hair rules

Should students be limited in their hair style choices? What is unnatural hair? Those were the questions the Whitefish School Board wrestled with during its July 9 meeting when it came time to approve this year’s student handbooks.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

School board snips away at hair rules

Should students be limited in their hair style choices? What is unnatural hair? Those were the questions the Whitefish School Board wrestled with during its July 9 meeting when it came time to approve this year’s student handbooks.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

2nd Street project revised for third time

Two sizable housing developments proposed for Whitefish will seek approval from the City-County Planning Board during its Thursday meeting.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

2nd Street project revised for third time

Two sizable housing developments proposed for Whitefish will seek approval from the City-County Planning Board during its Thursday meeting.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

2nd Street project revised for third time

Two sizable housing developments proposed for Whitefish will seek approval from the City-County Planning Board during its Thursday meeting.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish battles to retain doughnut; city accused of 'secret' meetings

In the continuing struggle to determine control of the two-mile planning “doughnut” around Whitefish, the city has asked a district court judge to allow it to retain control of the doughnut.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish battles to retain doughnut; city accused of 'secret' meetings

In the continuing struggle to determine control of the two-mile planning “doughnut” around Whitefish, the city has asked a district court judge to allow it to retain control of the doughnut.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish battles to retain doughnut; city accused of 'secret' meetings

In the continuing struggle to determine control of the two-mile planning “doughnut” around Whitefish, the city has asked a district court judge to allow it to retain control of the doughnut.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

High school project moves forward despite overages

Total construction costs for the new Whitefish High School are sitting at about $267,000 above estimates following approval of the final bid package for the $19 million project.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

High school project moves forward despite overages

Total construction costs for the new Whitefish High School are sitting at about $267,000 above estimates following approval of the final bid package for the $19 million project.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

High school project moves forward despite overages

Total construction costs for the new Whitefish High School are sitting at about $267,000 above estimates following approval of the final bid package for the $19 million project.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Cemetery site ruled out by water tests

Another site in the search for a new city cemetery has been eliminated after it was found to have high groundwater levels.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Cemetery site ruled out by water tests

Another site in the search for a new city cemetery has been eliminated after it was found to have high groundwater levels.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Cemetery site ruled out by water tests

Another site in the search for a new city cemetery has been eliminated after it was found to have high groundwater levels.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wetland trail opens at Viking Creek

Enter the Whitefish Lake Institute’s wetland interpretive nature trail off of Wisconsin Avenue and it doesn’t take long for the outside world to all but disappear. The birds can be heard chirping, the streams flow under walking bridges and the dense trees create a coolness to the air.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wetland trail opens at Viking Creek

Enter the Whitefish Lake Institute’s wetland interpretive nature trail off of Wisconsin Avenue and it doesn’t take long for the outside world to all but disappear. The birds can be heard chirping, the streams flow under walking bridges and the dense trees create a coolness to the air.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wetland trail opens at Viking Creek

Enter the Whitefish Lake Institute’s wetland interpretive nature trail off of Wisconsin Avenue and it doesn’t take long for the outside world to all but disappear. The birds can be heard chirping, the streams flow under walking bridges and the dense trees create a coolness to the air.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Judge makes ruling on Whitefish doughnut dispute

A Flathead District Court Judge has ruled no standing agreement exists between the city and county for control of the two-mile planning doughnut around Whitefish, effectively giving control of the area to the county.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Judge makes ruling on Whitefish doughnut dispute

A Flathead District Court Judge has ruled no standing agreement exists between the city and county for control of the two-mile planning doughnut around Whitefish, effectively giving control of the area to the county.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Judge makes ruling on Whitefish doughnut dispute

A Flathead District Court Judge has ruled no standing agreement exists between the city and county for control of the two-mile planning doughnut around Whitefish, effectively giving control of the area to the county.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Community college continues to expand facilities

Flathead Valley Community College is busy expanding and improving, said college president Jane Karas during a talk June 20 at Grouse Mountain Lodge.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

WHS design changes may lead to savings

A potential redesign for a portion of the new Whitefish High School is being considered after the final bid package for construction was pushed back last week for the second time.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Community college continues to expand facilities

Flathead Valley Community College is busy expanding and improving, said college president Jane Karas during a talk June 20 at Grouse Mountain Lodge.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Community college continues to expand facilities

Flathead Valley Community College is busy expanding and improving, said college president Jane Karas during a talk June 20 at Grouse Mountain Lodge.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Thrift Haus set for extreme makeover

The Soroptimist Club of Whitefish is giving its Thrift Haus store a major makeover later this month in what the group is calling a “blitz build” because the work will be completed in seven days.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

WHS design changes may lead to savings

A potential redesign for a portion of the new Whitefish High School is being considered after the final bid package for construction was pushed back last week for the second time.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

WHS design changes may lead to savings

A potential redesign for a portion of the new Whitefish High School is being considered after the final bid package for construction was pushed back last week for the second time.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Thrift Haus set for extreme makeover

The Soroptimist Club of Whitefish is giving its Thrift Haus store a major makeover later this month in what the group is calling a “blitz build” because the work will be completed in seven days.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Thrift Haus set for extreme makeover

The Soroptimist Club of Whitefish is giving its Thrift Haus store a major makeover later this month in what the group is calling a “blitz build” because the work will be completed in seven days.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish River cleanup comes to an end

The Whitefish River should soon be free of the cleanup crews that have intermittently closed down the waterway and pedestrian path along the river for the last five years.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish River cleanup comes to an end

The Whitefish River should soon be free of the cleanup crews that have intermittently closed down the waterway and pedestrian path along the river for the last five years.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish River cleanup comes to an end

The Whitefish River should soon be free of the cleanup crews that have intermittently closed down the waterway and pedestrian path along the river for the last five years.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

WHS project receives major donation for athletic facilities

The Iron Horse Foundation has committed $1 million to the Whitefish High School construction project to create a state-of-the-art athletic training facility.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Hotel plans at Block 46 pushed back

An application for a proposed three-story hotel was pulled from last week’s City-County Planning Board agenda at the request of the developer.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Hotel plans at Block 46 pushed back

An application for a proposed three-story hotel was pulled from last week’s City-County Planning Board agenda at the request of the developer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Hotel plans at Block 46 pushed back

An application for a proposed three-story hotel was pulled from last week’s City-County Planning Board agenda at the request of the developer.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

WHS project receives major donation for athletic facilities

The Iron Horse Foundation has committed $1 million to the Whitefish High School construction project to create a state-of-the-art athletic training facility.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

WHS project receives major donation for athletic facilities

The Iron Horse Foundation has committed $1 million to the Whitefish High School construction project to create a state-of-the-art athletic training facility.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Deal aims to protect city water supply

More than 3,000 acres of working forestland in Haskill Basin that is the source for most of Whitefish’s water supply could be permanently protected though a proposed deal between The Trust for Public Land and F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Company.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Deal aims to protect city water supply

More than 3,000 acres of working forestland in Haskill Basin that is the source for most of Whitefish’s water supply could be permanently protected though a proposed deal between The Trust for Public Land and F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Company.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Deal aims to protect city water supply

More than 3,000 acres of working forestland in Haskill Basin that is the source for most of Whitefish’s water supply could be permanently protected though a proposed deal between The Trust for Public Land and F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Company.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Senate bill means additional funding for school district

The passage of Senate Bill 175 is expected to bring some relief to the Whitefish School District budgets.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Committee takes first step in City Hall design process

The first step toward a design for the new City Hall was taken June 12 when the Whitefish future city hall steering committee gave its OK to a request for qualifications document.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Public works budget deals with Central slump, Birch Point crossing

Whitefish City Councilors reviewed budget documents for the municipal court, public works and tax increment finance funds at a June 10 work session. The meeting marked the second review of the city’s $36.56 million preliminary budget for fiscal year 2014.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Committee takes first step in City Hall design process

The first step toward a design for the new City Hall was taken June 12 when the Whitefish future city hall steering committee gave its OK to a request for qualifications document.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Senate bill means additional funding for school district

The passage of Senate Bill 175 is expected to bring some relief to the Whitefish School District budgets.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Public works budget deals with Central slump, Birch Point crossing

Whitefish City Councilors reviewed budget documents for the municipal court, public works and tax increment finance funds at a June 10 work session. The meeting marked the second review of the city’s $36.56 million preliminary budget for fiscal year 2014.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Public works budget deals with Central slump, Birch Point crossing

Whitefish City Councilors reviewed budget documents for the municipal court, public works and tax increment finance funds at a June 10 work session. The meeting marked the second review of the city’s $36.56 million preliminary budget for fiscal year 2014.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Senate bill means additional funding for school district

The passage of Senate Bill 175 is expected to bring some relief to the Whitefish School District budgets.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Committee takes first step in City Hall design process

The first step toward a design for the new City Hall was taken June 12 when the Whitefish future city hall steering committee gave its OK to a request for qualifications document.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Vote delayed on final bids for new high school

Approval of the final bid package for the remodel of Whitefish High School has been delayed after further review of subcontractor bids became necessary.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vote delayed on final bids for new high school

Approval of the final bid package for the remodel of Whitefish High School has been delayed after further review of subcontractor bids became necessary.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vote delayed on final bids for new high school

Approval of the final bid package for the remodel of Whitefish High School has been delayed after further review of subcontractor bids became necessary.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Meal program serves breakfast, lunch to kids

This summer, children in Whitefish through age 18 will be able to get free meals at Whitefish Middle School as part of a new meal program.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Meal program serves breakfast, lunch to kids

This summer, children in Whitefish through age 18 will be able to get free meals at Whitefish Middle School as part of a new meal program.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Baseball field becomes school garden

Bases were traded in for watermelons last week as Whitefish Middle School students pitched in to transform the baseball diamond south of the high school into a garden.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Students apply science to real world projects

Advanced chemistry students at Whitefish High School recently wrapped up year-long research projects that applied science to the world around them.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Baseball field becomes school garden

Bases were traded in for watermelons last week as Whitefish Middle School students pitched in to transform the baseball diamond south of the high school into a garden.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Meal program serves breakfast, lunch to kids

This summer, children in Whitefish through age 18 will be able to get free meals at Whitefish Middle School as part of a new meal program.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Baseball field becomes school garden

Bases were traded in for watermelons last week as Whitefish Middle School students pitched in to transform the baseball diamond south of the high school into a garden.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Students apply science to real world projects

Advanced chemistry students at Whitefish High School recently wrapped up year-long research projects that applied science to the world around them.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Students apply science to real world projects

Advanced chemistry students at Whitefish High School recently wrapped up year-long research projects that applied science to the world around them.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Nine teachers set to retire from Whitefish schools

The number of students each has worked with over the years would be hard to count, but each has had their own influence on education in Whitefish.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

No new taxes in FY 2014 budget

Whitefish’s proposed 2014 city budget reflects a growing tax base that will allow certain city departments to receive additional funding while keeping the tax rate even.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Nine teachers set to retire from Whitefish schools

The number of students each has worked with over the years would be hard to count, but each has had their own influence on education in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

No new taxes in FY 2014 budget

Whitefish’s proposed 2014 city budget reflects a growing tax base that will allow certain city departments to receive additional funding while keeping the tax rate even.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Nine teachers set to retire from Whitefish schools

The number of students each has worked with over the years would be hard to count, but each has had their own influence on education in Whitefish.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

No new taxes in FY 2014 budget

Whitefish’s proposed 2014 city budget reflects a growing tax base that will allow certain city departments to receive additional funding while keeping the tax rate even.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Upping the fight against aquatic invasives

Along with the unofficial start to the summer season last week, so began increased efforts to keep aquatic invasive species out of Whitefish Lake and other area water bodies.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Upping the fight against aquatic invasives

Along with the unofficial start to the summer season last week, so began increased efforts to keep aquatic invasive species out of Whitefish Lake and other area water bodies.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Upping the fight against aquatic invasives

Along with the unofficial start to the summer season last week, so began increased efforts to keep aquatic invasive species out of Whitefish Lake and other area water bodies.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Neighbors say 2nd Street project too dense

For the second time in as many months, the developers of a proposed apartment complex on East Second Street are expected to redesign their project after hearing once again from neighbors that it’s still too dense for the area.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

High school construction on schedule

Construction of the new Whitefish High School and remodel of the gymnasium are running on schedule and the early phases of the projects are on budget.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Neighbors say 2nd Street project too dense

For the second time in as many months, the developers of a proposed apartment complex on East Second Street are expected to redesign their project after hearing once again from neighbors that it’s still too dense for the area.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

B&B gets OK from planning board

The Whitefish City-County Planning Board May 16 voted to recommend a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast on West Second Street.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Membership drives Wave expansion

A plan to expand The Wave fitness center got its first OK during the Whitefish City-County Planning Board meeting last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Girls hoops coaches Duff, Pepe won't be rehired

The Whitefish School District board May 14 approved a list of renewals for extra-curricular coaches for 2013-14. Left blank were the positions of Whitefish High School head and assistant girls basketball coaches.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Membership drives Wave expansion

A plan to expand The Wave fitness center got its first OK during the Whitefish City-County Planning Board meeting last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Neighbors say 2nd Street project too dense

For the second time in as many months, the developers of a proposed apartment complex on East Second Street are expected to redesign their project after hearing once again from neighbors that it’s still too dense for the area.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Girls hoops coaches Duff, Pepe won't be rehired

The Whitefish School District board May 14 approved a list of renewals for extra-curricular coaches for 2013-14. Left blank were the positions of Whitefish High School head and assistant girls basketball coaches.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

B&B gets OK from planning board

The Whitefish City-County Planning Board May 16 voted to recommend a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast on West Second Street.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

High school construction on schedule

Construction of the new Whitefish High School and remodel of the gymnasium are running on schedule and the early phases of the projects are on budget.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

High school construction on schedule

Construction of the new Whitefish High School and remodel of the gymnasium are running on schedule and the early phases of the projects are on budget.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

B&B gets OK from planning board

The Whitefish City-County Planning Board May 16 voted to recommend a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast on West Second Street.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Girls hoops coaches Duff, Pepe won't be rehired

The Whitefish School District board May 14 approved a list of renewals for extra-curricular coaches for 2013-14. Left blank were the positions of Whitefish High School head and assistant girls basketball coaches.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Membership drives Wave expansion

A plan to expand The Wave fitness center got its first OK during the Whitefish City-County Planning Board meeting last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

2nd Street project scaled back

Developers for a proposed apartment complex on East Second Street will return to the Whitefish City-County Planning Board Thursday with a revamped project that cuts the number of housing units and decreases overall density.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

2nd Street project scaled back

Developers for a proposed apartment complex on East Second Street will return to the Whitefish City-County Planning Board Thursday with a revamped project that cuts the number of housing units and decreases overall density.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

2nd Street project scaled back

Developers for a proposed apartment complex on East Second Street will return to the Whitefish City-County Planning Board Thursday with a revamped project that cuts the number of housing units and decreases overall density.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Downtown hotel design revealed

A conceptual design for a proposed downtown hotel shows a three-story brick building accented with numerous windows and canopies.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sportsman, Don K, The Wave propose expansions, updates

Three Whitefish businesses are looking to update or expand their current buildings.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Downtown hotel design revealed

A conceptual design for a proposed downtown hotel shows a three-story brick building accented with numerous windows and canopies.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Downtown hotel design revealed

A conceptual design for a proposed downtown hotel shows a three-story brick building accented with numerous windows and canopies.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sportsman, Don K, The Wave propose expansions, updates

Three Whitefish businesses are looking to update or expand their current buildings.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sportsman, Don K, The Wave propose expansions, updates

Three Whitefish businesses are looking to update or expand their current buildings.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City, county officials address 911 funding

Elected officials from Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Flathead County met during a fifth Monday work session April 30 in Columbia Falls. Topics discussed included funding problems concerning the county 911 center, concerns about septic systems and complaints about railroad traffic noise.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Students round up 6,000 books for libraries

Students from Muldown Elementary and Whitefish Middle School literally constructed a mini mountain of books inside the elementary school lobby after students brought in roughly 6,000 books during a recent donation drive.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Movie magic in Whitefish

Blue waves and a boat in front of Coffee Beach were a beacon for commuters last week that a new cafe had opened in Whitefish. However, no espresso or Americanos were being served at this peculiar beach-themed cafe on the U.S. 93 strip. It was actually a movie set.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Students round up 6,000 books for libraries

Students from Muldown Elementary and Whitefish Middle School literally constructed a mini mountain of books inside the elementary school lobby after students brought in roughly 6,000 books during a recent donation drive.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Students round up 6,000 books for libraries

Students from Muldown Elementary and Whitefish Middle School literally constructed a mini mountain of books inside the elementary school lobby after students brought in roughly 6,000 books during a recent donation drive.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

West Second Street B&B plans revised

Plans for a bed and breakfast on West Second Street have reemerged and are set to go to the city for approval. Ryan Zinke is asking for a conditional use permit to turn a single-family residence into the Snow Frog Inn. The proposal calls for the bed and breakfast to …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

West Second Street B&B plans revised

Plans for a bed and breakfast on West Second Street have reemerged and are set to go to the city for approval. Ryan Zinke is asking for a conditional use permit to turn a single-family residence into the Snow Frog Inn. The proposal calls for the bed and breakfast to …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Movie magic in Whitefish

Blue waves and a boat in front of Coffee Beach were a beacon for commuters last week that a new cafe had opened in Whitefish. However, no espresso or Americanos were being served at this peculiar beach-themed cafe on the U.S. 93 strip. It was actually a movie set.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

West Second Street B&B plans revised

Plans for a bed and breakfast on West Second Street have reemerged and are set to go to the city for approval. Ryan Zinke is asking for a conditional use permit to turn a single-family residence into the Snow Frog Inn. The proposal calls for the bed and breakfast to …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City, county officials address 911 funding

Elected officials from Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Flathead County met during a fifth Monday work session April 30 in Columbia Falls. Topics discussed included funding problems concerning the county 911 center, concerns about septic systems and complaints about railroad traffic noise.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Movie magic in Whitefish

Blue waves and a boat in front of Coffee Beach were a beacon for commuters last week that a new cafe had opened in Whitefish. However, no espresso or Americanos were being served at this peculiar beach-themed cafe on the U.S. 93 strip. It was actually a movie set.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City, county officials address 911 funding

Elected officials from Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Flathead County met during a fifth Monday work session April 30 in Columbia Falls. Topics discussed included funding problems concerning the county 911 center, concerns about septic systems and complaints about railroad traffic noise.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Specialty grocery, auto shop could fill Baker Avenue site

The Whitefish City-County Planning Board April 18 voted to recommend a zoning change for the former Master Plumbing site on Baker Avenue.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Specialty grocery, auto shop could fill Baker Avenue site

The Whitefish City-County Planning Board April 18 voted to recommend a zoning change for the former Master Plumbing site on Baker Avenue.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

School election on May 7

Voters go to the polls next week to decide on a Whitefish School District levy request and select two school board trustees.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

School election on May 7

Voters go to the polls next week to decide on a Whitefish School District levy request and select two school board trustees.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

School election on May 7

Voters go to the polls next week to decide on a Whitefish School District levy request and select two school board trustees.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Specialty grocery, auto shop could fill Baker Avenue site

The Whitefish City-County Planning Board April 18 voted to recommend a zoning change for the former Master Plumbing site on Baker Avenue.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Minor changes to sign code considered

The Whitefish City-County Planning Board April 18 agreed to examine the city sign code and look for ways to update the regulations while still leaving the document largely intact.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Minor changes to sign code considered

The Whitefish City-County Planning Board April 18 agreed to examine the city sign code and look for ways to update the regulations while still leaving the document largely intact.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Minor changes to sign code considered

The Whitefish City-County Planning Board April 18 agreed to examine the city sign code and look for ways to update the regulations while still leaving the document largely intact.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish 8-year-old learns to live with juvenile arthritis

A smile spreads across Hannah Gesek’s face when she talks about animals and drawing. Seemingly like most 8-year-olds, she bubbles with excitement to tell a visitor about the stuffed animal under her arm. What’s not obvious is that Hannah suffers from a disease most often associated with older adults.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish 8-year-old learns to live with juvenile arthritis

A smile spreads across Hannah Gesek’s face when she talks about animals and drawing. Seemingly like most 8-year-olds, she bubbles with excitement to tell a visitor about the stuffed animal under her arm. What’s not obvious is that Hannah suffers from a disease most often associated with older adults.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish 8-year-old learns to live with juvenile arthritis

A smile spreads across Hannah Gesek’s face when she talks about animals and drawing. Seemingly like most 8-year-olds, she bubbles with excitement to tell a visitor about the stuffed animal under her arm. What’s not obvious is that Hannah suffers from a disease most often associated with older adults.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

WHS project moves ahead despite budget overages

Higher than expected contractor bids in the second phase for the remodel of Whitefish High School has the project sitting above cost estimates. However, the school board approved the bid package, along with a plan to deal with the issue if savings aren’t found in the final phase of the …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

WHS project moves ahead despite budget overages

Higher than expected contractor bids in the second phase for the remodel of Whitefish High School has the project sitting above cost estimates. However, the school board approved the bid package, along with a plan to deal with the issue if savings aren’t found in the final phase of the …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

WHS project moves ahead despite budget overages

Higher than expected contractor bids in the second phase for the remodel of Whitefish High School has the project sitting above cost estimates. However, the school board approved the bid package, along with a plan to deal with the issue if savings aren’t found in the final phase of the …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School board election profile: Nick Polumbus

Nick Polumbus wants to make sure curriculum in the schools is the best it can be and that it will prepare students for the future. It’s one of the main reasons he is running for a spot on the Whitefish School Board.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School district will run $36,000 levy

The Whitefish School District is asking voters to approve a $36,000 levy to help with a tight budget that is anticipated if there is no increase in funding from the state.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School district will run $36,000 levy

The Whitefish School District is asking voters to approve a $36,000 levy to help with a tight budget that is anticipated if there is no increase in funding from the state.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dog-Cat swim team approved

A joint swim team for Whitefish and Columbia Falls high schools finally has local approval.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School board election profile: Nick Polumbus

Nick Polumbus wants to make sure curriculum in the schools is the best it can be and that it will prepare students for the future. It’s one of the main reasons he is running for a spot on the Whitefish School Board.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dog-Cat swim team approved

A joint swim team for Whitefish and Columbia Falls high schools finally has local approval.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School board election profile: Ruth Harrison

Incumbent Whitefish School District Board member Ruth Harrison says she wants to continue serving because she feels she still has a worthwhile perspective to offer.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School district will run $36,000 levy

The Whitefish School District is asking voters to approve a $36,000 levy to help with a tight budget that is anticipated if there is no increase in funding from the state.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School board election profile: Karla West

Karla West says her career in education and work with nonprofit organizations would be helpful in overseeing the school district if elected as a Whitefish School Board trustee.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School board election profile: Karla West

Karla West says her career in education and work with nonprofit organizations would be helpful in overseeing the school district if elected as a Whitefish School Board trustee.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School board election profile: Nick Polumbus

Nick Polumbus wants to make sure curriculum in the schools is the best it can be and that it will prepare students for the future. It’s one of the main reasons he is running for a spot on the Whitefish School Board.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School board election profile: Ruth Harrison

Incumbent Whitefish School District Board member Ruth Harrison says she wants to continue serving because she feels she still has a worthwhile perspective to offer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dog-Cat swim team approved

A joint swim team for Whitefish and Columbia Falls high schools finally has local approval.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School board election profile: Ruth Harrison

Incumbent Whitefish School District Board member Ruth Harrison says she wants to continue serving because she feels she still has a worthwhile perspective to offer.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School board election profile: Karla West

Karla West says her career in education and work with nonprofit organizations would be helpful in overseeing the school district if elected as a Whitefish School Board trustee.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Memorial scholarship honors former teacher

Liz Nelson is remembered as “always upbeat, loving and laughing.”

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Memorial scholarship honors former teacher

Liz Nelson is remembered as “always upbeat, loving and laughing.”

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Memorial scholarship honors former teacher

Liz Nelson is remembered as “always upbeat, loving and laughing.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Group works on plan to deal with septic pollution in lake

The City of Whitefish’s wastewater committee is reaching out for public input while it continues to draft a management plan for how to deal with septic pollution in Whitefish Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Group works on plan to deal with septic pollution in lake

The City of Whitefish’s wastewater committee is reaching out for public input while it continues to draft a management plan for how to deal with septic pollution in Whitefish Lake.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Group works on plan to deal with septic pollution in lake

The City of Whitefish’s wastewater committee is reaching out for public input while it continues to draft a management plan for how to deal with septic pollution in Whitefish Lake.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Gym remodel work ramps up

Several items have been checked off the to-do list for the Whitefish High School gymnasium remodel project even before work kicked into high gear this week during spring break.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Gym remodel work ramps up

Several items have been checked off the to-do list for the Whitefish High School gymnasium remodel project even before work kicked into high gear this week during spring break.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Gym remodel work ramps up

Several items have been checked off the to-do list for the Whitefish High School gymnasium remodel project even before work kicked into high gear this week during spring break.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boiler purchase OK'd for WMS

The Whitefish School Board March 26 approved a bid of $74,000 to purchase new heating boilers for the middle school.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boiler purchase OK'd for WMS

The Whitefish School Board March 26 approved a bid of $74,000 to purchase new heating boilers for the middle school.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boiler purchase OK'd for WMS

The Whitefish School Board March 26 approved a bid of $74,000 to purchase new heating boilers for the middle school.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Romantic comedy to be filmed in town

Whitefish will be transformed into a movie set later this month as filming begins for the independent romantic comedy “The Thin Line.”

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Romantic comedy to be filmed in town

Whitefish will be transformed into a movie set later this month as filming begins for the independent romantic comedy “The Thin Line.”

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Romantic comedy to be filmed in town

Whitefish will be transformed into a movie set later this month as filming begins for the independent romantic comedy “The Thin Line.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Neighbors speak out against apartment project

Developers for a proposed 174-unit apartment and condo complex on East Second Street are headed back to the drawing board after neighbors spoke out in opposition of the project at last week’s city planning board meeting, saying the development is too dense for the area.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Neighbors speak out against apartment project

Developers for a proposed 174-unit apartment and condo complex on East Second Street are headed back to the drawing board after neighbors spoke out in opposition of the project at last week’s city planning board meeting, saying the development is too dense for the area.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Neighbors speak out against apartment project

Developers for a proposed 174-unit apartment and condo complex on East Second Street are headed back to the drawing board after neighbors spoke out in opposition of the project at last week’s city planning board meeting, saying the development is too dense for the area.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

End to river cleanup in sight

Crews recently began what is expected to be the final phase of cleanup on the Whitefish River.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

End to river cleanup in sight

Crews recently began what is expected to be the final phase of cleanup on the Whitefish River.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

End to river cleanup in sight

Crews recently began what is expected to be the final phase of cleanup on the Whitefish River.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Anonymous donation gives music department a boost

Imagine being a young band student with a desire to learn the flute or maybe the trumpet. For the first time, you’re learning how to read music and properly play your instrument to hit the right notes. If that wasn’t enough of a challenge, now also imagine trying to learn …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Anonymous donation gives music department a boost

Imagine being a young band student with a desire to learn the flute or maybe the trumpet. For the first time, you’re learning how to read music and properly play your instrument to hit the right notes. If that wasn’t enough of a challenge, now also imagine trying to learn …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Anonymous donation gives music department a boost

Imagine being a young band student with a desire to learn the flute or maybe the trumpet. For the first time, you’re learning how to read music and properly play your instrument to hit the right notes. If that wasn’t enough of a challenge, now also imagine trying to learn …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Swim team proposal takes a second lap

A joint swim team for Whitefish and Columbia Falls high schools is considered likely next school fall. The team had approval last year, but before any swimmers could make a lap, The Wave fitness center said it couldn’t accommodate the team because of a scheduling conflict.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'BackPack' program helps feed at-risk kids

A program designed to meet the needs of hungry children by providing food on the weekends and school breaks is raising funds so that it can continue in the future

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Swim team proposal takes a second lap

A joint swim team for Whitefish and Columbia Falls high schools is considered likely next school fall. The team had approval last year, but before any swimmers could make a lap, The Wave fitness center said it couldn’t accommodate the team because of a scheduling conflict.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Swim team proposal takes a second lap

A joint swim team for Whitefish and Columbia Falls high schools is considered likely next school fall. The team had approval last year, but before any swimmers could make a lap, The Wave fitness center said it couldn’t accommodate the team because of a scheduling conflict.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'BackPack' program helps feed at-risk kids

A program designed to meet the needs of hungry children by providing food on the weekends and school breaks is raising funds so that it can continue in the future

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'BackPack' program helps feed at-risk kids

A program designed to meet the needs of hungry children by providing food on the weekends and school breaks is raising funds so that it can continue in the future

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Former Whitefish man sentenced for heroin charge

A former Whitefish man has been sentenced in Flathead District Court after allegedly possessing heroin and violating probation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Former Whitefish man sentenced for heroin charge

A former Whitefish man has been sentenced in Flathead District Court after allegedly possessing heroin and violating probation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Former Whitefish man sentenced for heroin charge

A former Whitefish man has been sentenced in Flathead District Court after allegedly possessing heroin and violating probation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Helping those forgotten

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Helping those forgotten

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Helping those forgotten

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Developer proposes 174 housing units along East Second Street

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Developer proposes 174 housing units along East Second Street

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Developer proposes 174 housing units along East Second Street

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Traffic changes at high school begin March 18

The shift of traffic around Whitefish High School has been pushed back. The change, which is being made as construction work on the school begins, won’t go into effect until Monday, March 18.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Traffic changes at high school begin March 18

The shift of traffic around Whitefish High School has been pushed back. The change, which is being made as construction work on the school begins, won’t go into effect until Monday, March 18.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Traffic changes at high school begin March 18

The shift of traffic around Whitefish High School has been pushed back. The change, which is being made as construction work on the school begins, won’t go into effect until Monday, March 18.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

East 2nd project sparks debate on power lines

As of now, utilities will not be placed underground when the City of Whitefish reconstructs a portion of East Second Street, but city council has decided to consider a policy change that could require future city projects to bury utility lines.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

East 2nd project sparks debate on power lines

As of now, utilities will not be placed underground when the City of Whitefish reconstructs a portion of East Second Street, but city council has decided to consider a policy change that could require future city projects to bury utility lines.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

East 2nd project sparks debate on power lines

As of now, utilities will not be placed underground when the City of Whitefish reconstructs a portion of East Second Street, but city council has decided to consider a policy change that could require future city projects to bury utility lines.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Judge won't rush decision on doughnut lawsuit

Attorneys representing parties in the lawsuit concerning control of the two-mile planning doughnut around Whitefish gave oral arguments in Flathead District Court Feb. 28.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Judge won't rush decision on doughnut lawsuit

Attorneys representing parties in the lawsuit concerning control of the two-mile planning doughnut around Whitefish gave oral arguments in Flathead District Court Feb. 28.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO