Friday, December 05, 2025

Annual Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby hooks new generations of fishers

A little wind on the water never keeps a fisher on the shore. That’s something the Annual Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby, held at Murphy Lake, has instilled in old and new generations of fishers for the last two decades.
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Outlaws journey to the last mountain in Whitefish snowboarder’s debut film

It’s the year 2340. Public lands have long been auctioned off and natural resources over-extracted.
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Outlaws journey to the last mountain in Whitefish snowboarder’s debut film

It’s the year 2340. Public lands have long been auctioned off and natural resources over-extracted.
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Whitefish Mountain Resort gears up for opening day

Skiers and snowboarders, the wait is nearly over. Whitefish Mountain Resort’s opening day is tomorrow, Dec. 4,
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Fresh snow blankets Big Mountain slopes for opening day

Skiers and snowboarders, the wait is nearly over. Whitefish Mountain Resort’s opening day is tomorrow, Dec. 4,
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US 93 West of Whitefish construction paused for winter

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River – Mountain West Division have paused work for the winter season on the US 93 West of Whitefish project.
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Two organizations, one cause, all for women and girls

The holiday decorations are hung, the first flakes have finally fallen, and, the shopping season has already begun. For Whitefish soroptimists, now is the time to embrace the Whitefish Thrift Haus’ slogan, where shopping is giving.
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School board discusses spring construction, equitable funding

The Whitefish School Board discussed last week if state funding is sufficient to provide adequate and equitable education for all students.
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Bulldog battler: Whitefish ends season with narrow loss to Frenchtown

The Whitefish Bulldogs fought with grit and determination as they vied for a state championship berth, but the Frenchtown Broncs outlasted them, 23-20.
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Whitefish Superintendent Dave Means to retire in June

Whitefish School District Superintendent Dave Means looks to finish the school year strong before retiring on June 30, 2026.
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PHOTOS: Whitefish High School Theatre presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

The Whitefish High School Theatre Department proudly presents Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
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Bulldogs triumph over Laurel to make first semifinals bid in a decade

The Whitefish Bulldogs triumphed over the Locomotives in Laurel Friday in the State A Quarterfinals. The Bulldogs 27-20 victory advances them to their first semifinals opportunity since 2015.
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Cosmic clays: Shooting club develops stellar students

Far from the crowds of a football stadium, a young sportswoman narrows her eyes in anticipation. The clay pigeon thrower whacks, a shotgun bangs, and little shards of glowing orange clay disperse from the stars.
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Whitefish’s transportation vision balances growth, walkability

The transportation element of Vision Whitefish 2045 will have to balance retaining character and infrastructure that supports density to uphold its vision of multimodality.
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From Big Mountain to Mars, local astronaut inspires Whitefish students

When Whitefish High School senior Noah Oaks heard that John Herrington, retired naval aviator and NASA astronaut, frequents Big Mountain, he knew he had to recruit him for the launch of the first-ever Whitefish High School Space Club.
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Alternative medical center a bridge to a better being

A quarter-century ago, naturopathic specialist Steven K. Gordon, ND, began his endeavor to offer people in the Flathead Valley a holistic approach to their health.
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Sally Porcarelli’s legacy empowers a compassionate nurse

From one generation of nurses to another, a newly established scholarship honoring Sally Porcarelli is helping Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) nursing students attain their degrees.
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Photos: Somewhere over the Rainbow Connection

Whitefish Legacy Partners (WLP) celebrated the opening of a new Whitefish Trail section, the Rainbow Connection, between Murray and Rainbow Lakes on Sunday.
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Bulldogs face Laurel in Class A quarterfinals

The Whitefish Bulldogs will have to rise to the occasion to continue their playoff berth, as they face the dominant Laurel Locomotives in the quarterfinals Friday.
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Rubble remains three months after Whitefish structure fire

There is no set timeline for the clean-up of the rubble of an abandoned building that burned down in Whitefish three months ago.
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Bulldogs surge past Vikings in thrilling fourth quarter comeback

Whitefish was down 11-21 in the fourth quarter of the game against Bigfork Friday, when a momentous run from Bulldog Cole Moses flipped the switch.
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From Big Mountain to Mars, local astronaut inspires Whitefish students

When Whitefish High School senior Noah Oaks heard that John Herrington, retired naval aviator and NASA astronaut, frequents Big Mountain, he knew he had to recruit him for the launch of the first-ever Whitefish High School Space Club.
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Design for Whitefish High School expansion completed

A major milestone has been reached by A&E Design for the Whitefish High School expansion project.
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O’Piccolo’s rubble is owner’s responsibility, city says

There is no set timeline for the clean-up of the rubble of an abandoned building that burned down in Whitefish three months ago.
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Residents contend for localized fire service coverage

As Whitefish Fire Service Area (WFSA) petitions to be a district, a group of residents living west of Whitefish is vying for their limited resources.
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How a sock hop will save Whitefish’s Depot, again

In 1990, Stumptown Historical Society purchased the Whitefish Depot for $1 from BNSF Railway. More than three decades later, cries of “Save the Depot,” can once again be heard across town.
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Whitefish's balanced attack defeats Libby 48-21

The Whitefish Bulldogs are feeling confident after a balanced attack against Libby, coming away with a 48-21 victory Friday.
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Soroptimist event prepares girls to dream it, be it

Soroptimist International of Whitefish is hosting a three-day event for high school girls called “Dream It, Be It,” that aims to grow their confidence and help prepare them to be empowered women.
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Mental health training making a happy impact in Whitefish schools

Health and Wellness grant program provided by the Nate Chute Foundation (NCF) is making a multi-generational positive impact on the Whitefish School District this year by offering additional free mental health training for students, educators, staff and parents.
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Design for Whitefish High School expansion completed

A major milestone has been reached by A&E Design for the Whitefish High School expansion project.
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How a sock hop will save Whitefish’s Depot, again

In 1990, Stumptown Historical Society purchased the Whitefish Depot for $1 from BNSF Railway. More than three decades later, cries of “Save the Depot,” can once again be heard across town.
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Sighting in: Hunters prep for season at Whitefish Rifle and Pistol Club

Established in 1963, the Whitefish Rifle and Pistol Club (WRPC) has long been a go-to place to safely shoot firearms in the Flathead Valley.
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Sighting in: Hunters prep for season at Whitefish Rifle and Pistol Club

Established in 1963, the Whitefish Rifle and Pistol Club (WRPC) has long been a go-to place to safely shoot firearms in the Flathead Valley.
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Whitefish falls to Wildcats’ comeback

The Bulldogs jumped to an early lead against rival Columbia Falls on Friday, but the Wildcats had other plans and made a surging comeback to take the win 19-18.
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Top runner blazes new course record in Whitefish Trail race

A record number of participants, 172, took on the Whitefish Legacy Partner’s Trail Blazer 50k on Saturday.
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Whitefish football dominates Polson; rival Cats up next

The Whitefish Bulldogs are sharpening up on all ends and claimed a 41–6 victory against the Polson Pirates on Friday.
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Local venues take a chance on young musician going ‘all in’

Local musician, 21-year-old Rylee Mix, was finishing up a show at A Sip of Montana in Woods Bay earlier this year when a fellow musician by the name of Oatie Bear came up and asked if she had heard of Flathead’s Got Talent.
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Plant the seeds, make them grow: Founders of DREAM Adaptive Recreation reflect on 40-year legacy

When Dottie Maitland established DREAM Adaptive Recreation 40 years ago, no one could have imagined how many lives would be touched.
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Whitefish golf headed to state tournament in Sidney

Whitefish golf players qualified for the Class A Montana State Tournament.
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True team effort powers Whitefish over Ronan

A true team effort enabled Whitefish to cruise to a victory over Ronan during Friday night’s homecoming football game.
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Plant the seeds, make them grow: Founders of DREAM Adaptive Recreation reflect on 40-year legacy

When Dottie Maitland established DREAM Adaptive Recreation 40 years ago, no one could have imagined how many lives would be touched.
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Prost to Oktoberfest volunteers

German beer, lively oom-pahs, and fashionable dirndls and lederhosen are all to be expected with any Oktoberfest
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Bavarian Echoes’ Oktoberfest music brings lasting joy

Paul Lawrence, a musical legend of Flathead Valley, was once called immerlustig, “always happy,” by his German friends.
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Family dentistry office celebrates 50th anniversary

After 50 years of practicing dentistry, it’s safe to say that Gary Dalen, his son Jeff Dalen, and a welcoming staff at Dalen Dental have been the source of a lot of smiles.
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Rooted in conservation, Whitefish Trail Blazer reaches new heights

The Whitefish Trail Blazer is looking to blaze to new heights this year thanks to stronger community partnerships benefiting not just the Whitefish Legacy Partners, but other nonprofits as well.
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Veterans seek peace on Northwest Montana's quiet waters

The Built for More program is offered by Warriors for Quiet Waters, a Montana-based nonprofit.
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Whitefish High School’s work-based learning program finding success through community partners

A recently revamped work-based learning class at Whitefish High School is off to a good start.
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Bulldogs shut out Corvallis for first win of season

The Whitefish Bulldogs football team shut out the winless Corvallis Blue Devils 45-0 on Friday to notch their first win of the season.
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One shot, one moment: Whitefish golf player reflects on the game’s lessons

For Whitefish High School senior and team captain, Aiden Rickels, the intricacies of golf are what life is all about.
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Whitefish saw record high visitor spending in July

July in Whitefish saw the highest amount of dollars spent by visitors on record, according to VISA Destination Insights gathered by Explore Whitefish.
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Competitive golf rosters shaping up for divisionals

The Whitefish golf teams started the season strong and are only getting better, with the Bigfork Tournament Thursday, Sept. 4 yielding the best results of the season for both varsity boys and girls.
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Whitefish’s comeback falls short to Hamilton

The Whitefish Bulldog football team (0-2) stepped up the energy for a second half-comeback at the Dog Pound on Friday but still ended with a loss, 23-27, to the Southwest A Hamilton Broncs (2-0).
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Photos: A-Rob Skate Jam, park’s 20th anniversary

Skateboarders of all ages, locals and visitors alike, gathered at the Dave Olseth Memorial Skatepark in Whitefish on Saturday, Sept. 6, for the 15th A-Rob Skate Jam.
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Thunderstorms cancel season-opener football game

The Bulldog football team was approaching the end of the second quarter in its season opener against the Havre Blue Ponies on Friday when the players were called off the field due to lightning.
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July in Whitefish saw record high visitor spending

July in Whitefish saw the highest amount of dollars spent by visitors on record, according to VISA Destination Insights gathered by Explore Whitefish.
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A fruitful legacy: Ted Kusumoto Park provides new Whitefish River access

A newly established Whitefish park now offers public river access and a bountiful orchard, all while honoring the family who lived there.
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Photos: Hootenanny in Depot Park

The Whitefish Trail Hootenanny filled Depot Park with hoots and hollers on Friday.
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City of Whitefish honors Don Spivey with lifetime achievement award

Members of the Spivey family accepted a lifetime achievement award on behalf of Don Spivey at Whitefish City Hall last week.
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Sky’s the limit for Whitefish golf teams

The Whitefish golf teams are off to a tremendous start this season, head coach Scott Minton said.
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Whitefish football gears up with new helmet pads

Whitefish student-athletes have taken the initiative in outfitting the football team with Guardian Caps, ensuring an extra level of safety for practices.
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School district OKs $30.6 million budget, policy change for out-of-district students

The Whitefish School District board approved the final budget for the 2025-26 school year in the total of $30,594,467.
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Legacy Partners to build new Whitefish Trail section by Murray Lake

Whitefish Legacy Partners (WLP), the nonprofit that manages the Whitefish Trail, is currently taking bids from local trail builders to complete about 1.5 miles of trail connecting Murray Lake to Rainbow Lake in the Beaver Lakes area.
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Increased price puts Smith Lake conservation plan in jeopardy

A plan to prevent development near Smith Lake and Swift Creek has hit a roadblock.
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Editor’s reflections on running a 100-mile race

The inaugural Copper Kings 100 was one of only two 100-mile ultramarathons held in Montana this year.
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‘Real Yellowstone’ documentary showing in Whitefish this week

The Real Yellowstone is set to bring the voices of rural Montana ranchers to the Whitefish Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m.
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Whitefish Local Government Study Commission recommends no changes to City Charter

The Whitefish Local Government Study Commission approved their final report with a 4-1 vote Wednesday. The report recommends no changes be made to the Whitefish City Charter.
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'The Real Yellowstone': Film about Montana ranchers, conservation challenges airs in Whitefish

The Real Yellowstone is set to bring the voices of rural Montana ranchers to the Whitefish Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m.
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'The Real Yellowstone': Film about Montana ranchers, conservation challenges airs in Whitefish

The Real Yellowstone is set to bring the voices of rural Montana ranchers to the Whitefish Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m.
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‘Angel’ swimmers lead the way on Whitefish Lake

For many young swimmers, the most challenging part of an open-water swim is navigating the water.
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City of Whitefish sued for alleged rights violation

Beker Rengifo del Castillo, 33, filed a complaint against the City of Whitefish and its employees on Monday.
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A Six Women Collective: Artists host pop-up show in Whitefish

A group of local artists dubbed “A Six Women Collective” are collaborating for a one night only pop-up art show during Whitefish Gallery Nights, on Thursday Aug. 7 from 5- 8 p.m.
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A Six Women Collective: Local artists host pop-up show

A group of local artists dubbed “A Six Women Collective” are collaborating for a one night only pop-up art show during Whitefish Gallery Nights, on Thursday Aug. 7 from 5- 8 p.m.
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Two lawsuits, one forest: Round Star logging to continue, nearby Cyclone Bill Project sued

A July 22 ruling will allow logging to continue on the Round Star Project located west of Whitefish, despite an ongoing lawsuit from conservation groups against the Flathead National Forest.
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California-based Sweetwater Care nursing facilities sued

A lawsuit has been filed against California-based Sweetwater Care, owner of nursing facilities across California, Montana and Colorado, over delayed care resulting in harm to patients.
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Whitefish cyclists take on hard climbs, ripping descents in the Last Best Ride

Whitefish cyclists had a strong showing on their home mountain during the fifth rendition of The Last Best Ride on Sunday.
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Workforce costs, litigation may challenge timber harvest increases

Earlier this month, the state of Montana and the Forest Service signed an agreement to jointly select large-scale management projects to increase the scope of timber production on federal lands.
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Education coordinator makes Whitefish Trail an inclusive place to learn and connect

Attend a wildflower walk, mushroom hunt, bear aware event, biking clinic or any outdoor extravaganza hosted on the Whitefish Trail, and you’ll likely be greeted at the trailhead by Haley King, eager, friendly and full of outdoor knowledge.
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Education coordinator makes Whitefish Trail an inclusive place to learn and connect

Attend a wildflower walk, mushroom hunt, bear aware event, biking clinic or any outdoor extravaganza hosted on the Whitefish Trail, and you’ll likely be greeted at the trailhead by Haley King, eager, friendly and full of outdoor knowledge.
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Radio Ranch trio takes long road to Under the Big Sky

It was in the fall of 2022 that three musicians, Rhett Henry Baxter, Camille Kelly and Johnny Wall, met for the first time in Whitefish.
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A long road to Under the Big Sky for Radio Ranch trio

It was in the fall of 2022 that three musicians, Rhett Henry Baxter, Camille Kelly and Johnny Wall, met for the first time in Whitefish.
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School board consolidates bus routes, discusses preliminary budget

The Whitefish School Board approved an agreement with Rocky Mountain Transportation for the 2025-26 school year that includes safer routes, administrators said. The routes are to be more consolidated, going from 12 to 10.
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Cause of fire that destroyed abandoned building in Whitefish under investigation

The cause of a two-alarm fire that destroyed an abandoned building near downtown Whitefish remained under investigation Monday.
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Cause of fire that destroyed abandoned building in Whitefish under investigation

The cause of a fire that destroyed an abandoned building located at Edgewood Place and Wisconsin Avenue in Whitefish is still under investigation.
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Blackfoot graphic artist reclaims antique documents

Graphic artist John Iasiah Pepion, of the Blackfeet Nation and based out of Browning, recreates history through his ledger art.
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Grizzly expert looks for coexistence after penning book on 40-year Flathead study

In 1978, grizzly scientist Bruce McLellan embraced that challenge, and set out to live in the North Fork to answer one question: why do bears do what they do?
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Blackfoot graphic artist reclaims antique documents

Graphic artist John Iasiah Pepion, of the Blackfeet Nation and based out of Browning, recreates history through his ledger art.
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Photos: Summer evening during Whitefish Gallery Nights

On the first Thursday evening of every summer month, downtown Whitefish comes alive with featured artists exhibits at galleries, entertainment and refreshment.
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Photos: 46th Annual Whitefish Arts Festival

The 46th Annual Whitefish Arts Festival was in Depot Park July 4,5 and 6. Amongst the Fourth of July weekend crowd, artists stood out by proudly displaying their artisan work.
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Runner Up Sports moving to Columbia Falls

The consignment of used ski gear, and the communal aspect it brings to Whitefish, is going to be a bit farther from Big Mountain next year.
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Sharp focus boosts young Whitefish golfer to state title

Whitefish resident Finley Ross, 12, was only two years old when he picked up his first little tikes golf club. Ten years later, and a strong drive to improve has won him a state golf title.
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Runner up Sports to move to Columbia Falls

The consignment of used ski gear, and the communal aspect it brings to Whitefish, is going to be a bit farther from Big Mountain next year.
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A feat of feet and heart as tap dancers of all ages find community in annual show

A whirlwind of energetic tapping feet and the chords of a spunky live band brought the O'Shaughnessy Center to life last weekend.
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Runner up Sports to move to Columbia Falls

The consignment of used ski gear, and the communal aspect it brings to Whitefish, is going to be a bit farther from Big Mountain next year.
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Whitefish enrollment holding steady as high school expansion takes shape

At the school board meeting June 10, A&E Design presented renderings of the high school expansion that emphasize natural lighting and flexible learning corridors.
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Love letters to Whitefish: Freshmen share memories with class of 1958

It was about three years ago when Whitefish residents Charlie Abell and Dewey Hartman were chatting over coffee at the Buffalo Cafe, that the idea for a book compiling letters about growing up in Whitefish came about.
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Only up from here: Downtown Whitefish real estate rises in prices and vert

Small businesses will have to navigate a real estate market that is no longer reminiscent of a sleepy railroad town to attain those goals.
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Whitefish enrollment holding steady as high school expansion takes shape

Whitefish School District’s end-of-year enrollment numbers have held steady for the last five years.
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Lower water level becoming the new normal for Whitefish Lake

Lower water levels in Whitefish Lake are becoming the new paradigm, according to data collected by the Whitefish Lake Institute.
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Lower water levels becoming the new normal for Whitefish Lake

Lower water levels in Whitefish Lake are becoming the new paradigm, according to data collected from the Whitefish Lake Institute.
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Pickleball tournament to smash cancer, serve hope

The Cancer Support Association, a club started by Whitefish High School students last fall, is hosting a pickleball tournament at Smith Fields on Saturday, June 21, and all people are encouraged to join in the fun to help raise funds.
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Photos: 111th Whitefish High School Commencement

Over 120 seniors walked the stage at Whitefish High School’s 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 7, and at Whitefish Independent High School’s ceremony on Thursday, June 5.
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Whitefish hosts regional martial arts event Dan Shim Saw

Whitefish martial arts studio Sawbuck Do Jang hosted a prestigious event, the 155th Dan Shim Saw, last month. Amongst rigorous training of body and mind, four budding local martial arts students, Charlie Hanson, Arlo Mauldun, Ellie Ward and Levi Boedeker, passed their test.
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Whitefish residents show positive sentiments about tourism, but question sustainability

At a town hall on May 22, Whitefish residents took a closer look at the sustainability of an increasingly visitor-based economy.
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Whitefish High School seniors receive local scholarships

Whitefish Education Foundation held their second annual scholarship awards ceremony at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center on Monday, May 19.
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Class of 2025: Jeffrey Sagen, a charming king

Jeffrey Sagen has many admirable qualities of a soon-to-be Whitefish High School graduate. He’s humble, intelligent and even a bit suave.
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Whitefish boys tennis claims state title, girls take third

All around excellence propelled the Whitefish tennis teams to the podium this season. The boys claimed first place while the girls took third at the Class A State Tennis Tournament in Billings last week.
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Saddle Club reunion to gather memories, make scrapbooks

Come one, come all with memories and memorabilia from Whitefish’s historic Mountain Trails Saddle Club.
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Student club organizes Mindful May Festival

The Mindful May Festival is set for this Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, on the Whitefish High School front lawn. The free, family-friendly inaugural event will have local businesses particiapting as wellness-related vendors, complete with live music and a food truck.
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High school students host dinner to benefit families battling cancer

It was a beautiful Monday evening last month when community members gathered at Whitefish High School for a dinner fundraiser that raised nearly $7,000 for two local families affected by cancer.
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Rally to reignite search efforts for Emily Rea

This summer marks one year since Flathead Valley resident Emily Rea went missing in the Hungry Horse Reservoir on July 16.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Photos: Middle school orchestra a spring delight

Whitefish Middle School orchestra's promising young musicians put on a spring orchestra concert on Thursday, May 22 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Campaign for new instruments aims to make music resonate

The Whitefish Education Foundation has a momentous goal to equip over 13,500 music students with adequate instruments over the next few decades.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

School board debates feedback processes from leaving staff, community members

At the Whitefish School District board meeting last week, the board discussed implementing a standardized exit interview as a means of gathering valuable feedback from leaving employees.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

High school students host dinner to benefit families battling cancer

It was a beautiful Monday evening last month when community members gathered at Whitefish High School for a dinner fundraiser that raised nearly $7,000 for two local families affected by cancer.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish tennis teams sweep Northwest A Divisionals

It was a full-blown team effort for the Whitefish girls and boys tennis teams as they swept the team titles for the second year in a row at the Northwest A Divisionals tournament in Libby last weekend.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Campaign for new instruments aims to make music resonate

The Whitefish Education Foundation (WEF) has a momentous goal to equip over 13,500 music students with adequate instruments over the next few decades.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

One for the regulars, Central Avenue loses a bakery

The number of options for grabbing a familiar, laid-back breakfast or lunch in downtown Whitefish has become a bit smaller after Central Ave. Bakery and Deli closed last month after 12 years in operation.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish girls tennis has best dual season in program history

The Whitefish girls tennis team have put a cap on an undefeated dual season, adding on five dual victories – all at home – in one-week last week to bring their record to a perfect 15-0.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish sends 28 to international career conference

Whitefish High School sent 28 students to the International Career Development Conference held April 26-29 in Orlando, Florida.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Class of 2025: Onward and upward for Whitefish senior Kiva Stolte

Senior Kiva Stolte is a down-to-earth student eager to graduate with the Whitefish High School class of 2025.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Through 100 teams, camaraderie stands out for Coach Dryden

When this spring sports season ends, Dryden will have helped lead 100 different teams over his 40-year coaching tenure.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Fire for water: Montana students complete service trip in Guatemala

Students from across Montana helped install two water filtration systems in Guatemala over spring break in March, helping to provide clean water, while also having a revelatory learning experience themselves.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Review grounded in place for 30 issues

Crossroads is a concept the editors of Whitefish Review settled on for their 30th issue because it is a more dynamic version of submissions on “dangerous ideas” they received, the editors said at a meeting last week.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO

Photos: Whitefish High School Prom 2025

With much fanfare from loved ones, nearly 200 Whitefish High School students took part in the grand march to prom this year. The event was hosted at Grouse Mountain Lodge on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO

Border Patrol says detainment and release of immigrant in Whitefish justified

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials said Friday its officers' actions in detaining a Venezuela man in Whitefish last week were "vetted and legally justified."
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish restaurants serve up unique menus for one-week event

Whitefish Restaurant Week, running May 12-16, will be a prime time to experience Whitefish’s culinary scene through special menu items, all while helping to support local businesses and affordable housing through the Community Support Fund.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Whitefish clean-up day sees sunny skies and funny finds

Whitefish is looking a little greener after Whitefish's annual Clean the Fish event last Saturday, hosted by Glacier Bank.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Schellinger and Pitman to serve again on Whitefish School Board

Incumbents Elizabeth Pitman and Darcy Schellinger have been elected to serve as trustees on the Whitefish School Board by a vote of acclamation.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Schellinger and Pitman to serve again on Whitefish School Board

Incumbents Elizabeth Pitman and Darcy Schellinger have been elected to serve as trustees on the Whitefish School Board by a vote of acclamation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Best of Whitefish: Six feet deep with Achy Bones Co.

Achy Bones Co. has been screenprinting reapers shredding the fish graphics onto tees and merchandise for about a decade.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Whitefish Outfitters to add one-stop adventure shop for visitors

For many visitors to Whitefish and the Glacier area, Whitefish Outfitters and Tours is one of the first places to call to book tours and rentals for outdoor adventures year-round.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

New nonprofit casting hope on Flathead Valley youth through fly fishing

Cast Hope, a nonprofit new to Flathead Valley, aims to not only introduce kids to the sport of fly fishing through guided experiences, but to also hook them on the outdoors, and to offer a chance for meaningful mentorship for those who are closest to them.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

New nonprofit casting hope on Flathead Valley youth through fly fishing

Cast Hope, a nonprofit new to Flathead Valley, aims to not only introduce kids to the sport of fly fishing through guided experiences, but to also hook them on the outdoors, and to offer a chance for meaningful mentorship for those who are closest to them.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Building a future for Whitefish softball

Spirits sounded high for the Whitefish High School softball team last Tuesday at Smith Fields. The Lady Bulldogs barked and cheered, going in swinging against top rated Columbia Falls as if they were about to win a state title.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

New nonprofit casting hope on Flathead Valley youth through fly fishing

Cast Hope, a nonprofit new to Flathead Valley, aims to not only introduce kids to the sport of fly fishing through guided experiences, but to also hook them on the outdoors, and to offer a chance for meaningful mentorship for those who are closest to them.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Stargazing, orienteering and history of Whitefish Trail at Earth Day Bash

Whitefish Legacy Partners will celebrate the Earth and Whitefish’s little section of it with an Earth Day Bash on the Whitefish Trail on April 26 and 27.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Officials hope to balance recreation, forest heath at Spencer, Beaver Lake areas

A proposed timber sale on state land stretching from Spencer to Beaver lakes in the Whitefish area received 70 public comments during its scoping period in February.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish High School seniors give back

Whitefish High School seniors participated in their annual community give back day last week.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

School board talks high school expansion timelines, mental health grant

The Whitefish School District’s goal to start construction on the athletic portion of the upcoming Whitefish High School expansion in June, dubbed the “fast track” plan, could be pushed to March 2026.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish restaurants serve up unique menus for one-week event

Whitefish Restaurant Week, running May 12-16, will be a prime time to experience Whitefish’s culinary scene through special menu items, all while helping to support local businesses and affordable housing through the Community Support Fund.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish restaurants serve up unique menus for one-week event

Whitefish Restaurant Week, running May 12-16, will be a prime time to experience Whitefish’s culinary scene through special menu items, all while helping to support local businesses and affordable housing through the Community Support Fund.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS AGO

Humanities speakers may be absent from Montana libraries and schools with DOGE cut

When an author, poet or creator comes to an event at a school and library, they often offer a source of inspiration for budding storytellers.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Outfitters to add one-stop adventure shop for visitors

For many visitors to Whitefish and the Glacier area, Whitefish Outfitters and Tours is one of the first places to call to book tours and rentals for outdoor adventures year-round.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Consumption of art a theme in Spear’s ‘LIVE, RECORDED’

Recording an album is challenging enough for any artist but doing it in front of a live audience even more so.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Visitor spending up this year in Whitefish, except for Canadians

Visitor spending in Whitefish saw a 23.6% increase in Jan. 2025 compared to Jan. 2024, rising from $5.84 million in 2024 to $7.22 million in 2025.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Stacked girls tennis squad will see a number of superstar contenders

Clear courts at Grouse Mountain have made way for outside practices for Whitefish High School tennis teams this spring, but that’s just one of many good omens of a mighty spring season to come.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Snug’s back: Buchanan’s Chophouse revitalizes Kandahar dining experience

The new Whitefish restaurant, Buchanan’s Chophouse and Whiskey Bar, looks to uphold a four-decade legacy of elegant après dining, while making the experience more approachable for visitors and locals alike.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Young roster and a new coach for Whitefish boys tennis

Whitefish High School boys tennis team has been reloaded with fresh faces eager to adapt to the team’s needs this season.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Homeschool Theatre Club plays the notes of ‘The Music Man’

The Homeschool Theatre Club’s production of “The Music Man” runs March 27 through March 29 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Epic shredding and fundraising at annual Nate Chute races

Snowboarders and supporters from across Flathead Valley came together for the 26th Annual Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross event last weekend at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Homeschool Theatre Club plays the notes of ‘The Music Man’

The Homeschool Theatre Club’s production of “The Music Man” runs March 27 through March 29 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish Rotary Club grows in numbers and causes

People interested in learning about the Rotary Club of Whitefish are welcome to attend a luncheon meeting, held at the Moose Lodge each Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. There is typically a guest speaker.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Protesters say protecting public lands vital to the Flathead Valley

Demonstrators held up signs calling for the protection of public lands just after 3:30 p.m. as a steady stream of cars flowed over the viaduct following a powder day on Big Mountain.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Directorial debut for James with Whitefish Theatre Company’s comedy ‘All the Days’

The Whitefish Theatre Company presents its final Black Curtain Reading of the 2024-2025 season, “All the Days,” by Sharyn Rothstein this weekend.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Fern and Powers field questions at Whitefish town hall

Sen. Dave Ferns and Rep. Debo Powers answered questions over their legislative break at a town hall hosted by Flathead Democrats at the Whitefish Community Center last week.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

A moonlit Addams Family musical by Whitefish High School Theatre

A darkly aura, green moonlight, and the intoxicating smell of the graveyard arose from the Whitefish Performing Arts Center last weekend.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

School board reviews retirement policy, budget amid ‘unprecedented’ times

The Whitefish School District board’s business meeting last week was rife with what-ifs as trustees contemplated potential impacts of federal and state level changes to education.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

A year after unionizing, Whitefish ski patrol holds rally to show solidarity

Whitefish Mountain Resort Professional Ski Patrol Union (WMRPSP) members and supporters held a protest on the viaduct Saturday morning after passing the one-year mark since patrollers first voted to unionize.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

A year after unionizing, Whitefish ski patrol holds rally to show solidarity

Whitefish Mountain Resort Professional Ski Patrol Union (WMRPSP) members and supporters held a protest on the viaduct Saturday morning after passing the one-year mark since patrollers first voted to unionize.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Flathead Fusion hockey team out for redemption at nationals

Flathead Fusion boys hockey team members will have the honor of representing Montana on the national stage for the first time in the team’s history, and they’re out for redemption.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Acts of kindness only requisite for community scholarship

In the fall of 2023, Whitefish High School freshman Christian Reeb and senior Dane Hunt formed a friendship that would forge the path for a new scholarship to be formed – one in which kindness is the only merit.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Round Star lawsuit a deterrence to forest management, logging companies say

Four conservation groups filed suit in January over the Round Star logging project west of Whitefish on the Tally Lake Ranger District.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO

Energy high for Whitefish’s Special Olympics Winter Games

Sixteen Special Olympics teams from across Montana gathered last week at Whitefish Mountain Resort for the annual Glacier Area Winter Games.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Nordic Ski Patrol takes on Rucksack Challenge

On Feb. 18, 1945, U.S. soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division climbed Riva Ridge, a steep peak in the Northern Apennine Mountain Range in Italy. The icy night climb was pivotal in World War II history as it allowed the Allies to break into the German and Italian Gothic Line, …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO

Day hikes, historical drawings detailed at Whitefish Community Center book signing

Whitefish Community Center will host authors Charlie B. Rogers and Stormy Good Monod for a book signing event on Monday, March 10 from 3 to 6 p.m.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish teacher receives kidney from local parent

After seven and a half years of battling polycystic kidney disease, Whitefish Middle School teacher Sean Duff was donated a kidney by local parent Janelle Hansen last month, and both are recovering well.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Dangerously warm temperatures create ‘magnificent’ avalanches

A drastic winter thaw has created dangerous avalanche conditions in Northwest Montana as temperatures rose to the mid-40s and rain and snow fell over the weekend.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Legacy of breaking barriers for Whitefish girls basketball

Current and former Whitefish High School girls basketball players and supporters reunited Thursday to celebrate the inception of a program that has fostered strong women for five decades.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Dangerously warm temperatures create ‘magnificent’ avalanches

A drastic winter thaw created dangerous avalanche conditions last weekend as temperatures rose to the mid-40s and rain and snow fell.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

School board discusses new courses, absences and early literacy

Whitefish High School will be adding three new course options for the 2025-26 school year.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

School expansion projects wade into design principles

School bonds for the academic and athletic expansion projects at Whitefish High School were opened for sale to the public on Tuesday, Feb. 4 and sold out that morning.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Whitefish DECA students top tier at state conference

A record-breaking number of Whitefish DECA students competed against Class AA schools at the State Career Development Conference in Missoula Feb. 4-6.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Cat-ski operation Great Northern Powder Guides is for sale

Whitefish is home to Montana’s only cat-skiing operation, Great Northern Powder Guides, and the business and its fleet is for sale.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Friends reflect on Harry Brown's legacy as community booster

“He was warm, kind and had a wonderful sense of humor. Harry taught us a lot just by example,” Friedman said. “Harry embraced every good quality that any person can have. We are all better people for having known him.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Cat-ski operation Great Northern Powder Guides is for sale

Whitefish is home to Montana’s only cat-skiing operation, Great Northern Powder Guides, and the business and its fleet is for sale.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

A divide in name of equality for girls high school hockey teams

The magnitude of competition for girls high school hockey in Flathead Valley has taken it up a notch this season, noted by the split of the valley wide fusion team into two teams.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish teacher receives kidney from local parent

After seven and a half years of battling polycystic kidney disease, Whitefish Middle School teacher Sean Duff was donated a kidney by local parent Janelle Hansen last month, and both are recovering well.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish firefighters return from aiding in Los Angeles wildfires

Four Whitefish firefighters have returned home safely after assisting with widespread wildfires in Los Angeles.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Stacks honored with Whitefish Chamber’s legacy award

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards gala on Jan. 29 at Grouse Mountain Lodge.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish claims Class A speech and debate championship

The Whitefish speech and debate team defeated Columbia Falls to clinch the Class A State title for the first time since 2021.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish swim team one for one in Cat-Dog home dual

The Whitefish and Columbia Falls swim teams battled it out in their home pool at The Wave on Friday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish students participate in Poetry Out Loud contest

Nearly 200 Whitefish High School students – 184, to be exact – gave a go at bringing the lyrics of famous poems to life by participating in the Poetry Out Loud competition.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish firefighters return from Los Angeles after two-week assignment

Four Whitefish Fire Department firefighters returned home safely last week after assisting with widespread wildfires in Los Angeles.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO

Big Mountain approves resort tax

The tax will be implemented June 1 and will affect nearly every good and service sold on Big Mountain.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Photos: Frey and Freya crowned

The 2025 Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities continue with the crowning of Prince Frey, Nikolas Quenzer, and Princess Freya, Ava Zignego, prior to the basketball game at Whitefish High School on Jan. 23.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Whitefish speech and debate second at Divisionals

Whitefish's speech and debate team took second at Western A Divisionals in Polson last weekend.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Financial headwinds close Whitefish Thai restaurant

Downtown Whitefish restaurant BANG BANG Thai came in, and is going out, with a bang. The restaurant located at 12 Spokane Ave. opened its doors last spring but will close next week.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Big Mountain approves resort tax

The tax will be implemented June 1 and will affect nearly every good and service sold on Big Mountain.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Photos: A clear Friday in January

Clear skies and clear ice make for a fine Friday sunset skate at Whitefish City Beach.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish School District puts athletic improvements on ‘fast-track’

The Whitefish School District approved a project delivery contract for the high school’s academic and athletic improvements at a board meeting Jan. 14.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Flathead Fusion hockey plays charged senior night game against Helena

Supporters of the Flathead Fusion boys high school hockey team packed the Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish on Friday as the team honored seniors and played a tough game against Helena, losing 3-4.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Small fire at Whitefish bus facility quickly contained

A small fire was sparked and quickly contained last week at Rocky Mountain Transportation's bus facility in Whitefish.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Natural phenomena to unveil at Chuck Haney’s photography show

From an ephemeral lake in Death Valley, to eclipses, northern lights, glorious Brocken spectre rings and optical illusions above the clouds, Whitefish photographer Chuck Haney’s 2024 was a year like no other. It was a year in which natural phenomena created breathtaking spectacles that Haney himself, with 30-plus years of …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish girls place second at Missoula swim meet

The Whitefish girls swim team swam to a second-place team finish at the Missoula Invite on Saturday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Natural phenomena to unveil at Chuck Haney’s photography show

From an ephemeral lake in Death Valley, to eclipses, northern lights, glorious Brocken spectre rings and optical illusions above the clouds, Whitefish photographer Chuck Haney’s 2024 was a year like no other. It was a year in which natural phenomena created breathtaking spectacles that Haney himself, with 30-plus years of …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

School district puts athletic improvements on ‘fast-track’

The Whitefish School District approved a project delivery contract for the high school’s academic and athletic improvements at a board meeting Jan. 14.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish student rallies for families impacted by cancer

Whitefish High School senior Maggie Mercer knows firsthand the difference a support system can make for families battling cancer. Now, she’s leading the way to support other local families grappling with the disease.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish High School senior rallies for families impacted by cancer

Whitefish High School senior Maggie Mercer knows firsthand the difference a support system can make for families battling cancer. Now, she’s leading the way to support other local families grappling with the disease.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Nordic skiers Ingelfinger, Dezzani compete at U.S. Nationals

Columbia Falls High School junior Findley Dezzani competed at the U.S. Nordic Nationals in Anchorage, Alaska last week alongside her former Glacier Nordic Club teammate Maeve Ingelfinger, who now skis for Dartmouth.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Hospitality industry using social media to create destination narrative

Social media’s increasing influence has been a game-changer for Flathead Valley and Glacier National Park hospitality businesses over the last five years.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Groups sue Forest Service over Round Star logging project

Four conservation organizations are suing the Flathead National Forest in an effort to halt the Round Star logging project located 13 miles west of Whitefish near Tally Lake.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Men's mental health group a valuable safe space

For men in the Flathead Valley, spaces to be vulnerable about mental health challenges are few and far between.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish’s athletic feats of the year

From Whitefish Bulldog all-stars to well-seasoned skiers, here’s a few of the athletic feats that made headlines in 2024.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO

Winter Carnival to be Oz-themed

The month-long celebration kicks off next week with a Wizard of Oz theme that tells all: ‘There’s snow place like home.'
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities take on Oz theme

The month-long celebration kicks off Saturday with a "Wizard of Oz" theme that tells all: ‘There’s snow place like home.'
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO

Big Mountain area to vote on resort tax

Residents of the Big Mountain Resort Area District will vote on implementing a resort tax this month. Mail-in ballots are due Jan. 21.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO

Lisa Jones McClellan recognized with Friend of Fish award

Longtime resident Lisa Jones McClellan was honored with Explore Whitefish’s Friend of the Fish award last month for her dedication to the Whitefish community.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Code Girls United fashion show an LED extraordinaire

Code Girls United put on a high-tech fashion show in Kalispell Dec. 16, with young teens from across Montana coming together to model programming and design feats.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Big Mountain area to vote on resort tax

Residents of the Big Mountain Resort Area District will vote on a resort tax this month with mail-in ballots due Jan. 21.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Chair 2 down for holiday ski rush

The busiest week of the ski season is upon Whitefish Mountain Resort and a major lift – Chair 2, the Swift Creek Express – is to remain closed until after the holidays.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Hop queen donates to Code Girls, DREAM Adaptive

New for this year’s annual Whitefish Oktoberfest was that the crowned hop queen gets to choose a charity to donate $500 to, in addition to receiving $500 in personal winnings.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Chair 2 down for holiday ski rush

The busiest week of the ski season is upon Whitefish Mountain Resort and a major lift – Chair 2, the Swift Creek Express – is to remain closed until after the holidays.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Photos: Whitefish student orchestra grows

A record-breaking number of orchestra students from Whitefish High School and Middle School took to the stage at the Performing Arts Center on Dec. 17 for a winter concert.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

School transportation improvements discussed in Whitefish after bus fire

Whitefish School District held a K-12 connect session last week to brainstorm solutions to improve student transportation after a Rocky Mountain Transportation activities bus caught fire Nov. 23 while at a speech and debate tournament in Ronan.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Progress is the name of the game for Bulldog swim team

With one meet done and six to go this season, the Whitefish swim team is already seeing swift progress after just two and half weeks in the water.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

School transportation improvements discussed after bus fire

Whitefish School District held a K-12 connect session last week to brainstorm solutions to improve student transportation after a Rocky Mountain Transportation activities bus caught fire Nov. 23 while at a speech and debate tournament in Ronan.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Design firm selected for high school expansion

A&E Design has been selected for architectural and engineering services for the upcoming Whitefish High School academic and athletic expansion projects, which are expected to start in January.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish students play it forward with guitar raffle

Two Whitefish High School seniors, Lauren Rossi and Bailey Kallal, have teamed up for a DECA project to raise funds for North Valley Music School.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Second place Whitefish speech and debate with four champions

The Whitefish speech and debate team was back in action last weekend at the Hamilton Invite.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Second place Whitefish speech and debate with four champions

The Whitefish speech and debate team was back in action last weekend at the Hamilton Invite.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Photos: Student, police and staff basketball bowl

Whitefish High School basketball players squared off against a squad of Whitefish police officers and high school staff on Friday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish students play it forward with guitar raffle

Two Whitefish High School seniors, Lauren Rossi and Bailey Kallal, have teamed up for a DECA project to raise funds for North Valley Music School (NVMS).
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish hosts annual Christmas Stroll on Friday

Keep your ears open for bells and an eye out for Santa as holiday festivities come to Whitefish on Friday, Dec. 13. The annual Christmas Stroll is a nearly four-decade-old tradition in Whitefish.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Big Mountain residents under boil water notice

Many residents on Big Mountain were placed under a boil water notice Monday, Dec. 3. The notice is expected to be lifted later this week.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 MONTHS AGO

Last Best Ride to be held by Missoula-based cycling company

The Last Best Ride of 2024 won’t be the last, but it was the last time the gravel cycling race will be held by a nonprofit.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Skiers relish in best preseason of the decade

Whitefish Mountain Resort’s 77th opening day may be Thursday, Dec. 5, but for many ambitious skiers and boarders, they’ve been taking to the slopes since mid-November – no chair lift required.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

New Thai restaurant spices up Whitefish

Newly opened BANG BANG Thai brings the bang with its spicy culinary takes and old Western inspired decor. Designed to blend Asian notes with ski-town vibes, its fusion is unique to Whitefish.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Last Best Ride to be held by Missoula-based cycling company

The Last Best Ride of 2024 won’t be the last, but it was the last time the gravel cycling race will be held by a nonprofit.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Photos: Thousand turkeys trot the town

Over 1,000 turkeys trotted, strolled and even slid and skated a little around Whitefish in support of the North Valley Food Bank Thanksgiving morning.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Cairo to Cape Town the ride of a lifetime for Whitefish cyclist

“It often reached a point where it’s just combat biking,” said Whitefish resident Pam Sbar, when telling the story of her recent expedition across Africa.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Adaptability, responsibility among school district’s new goals for graduates

More than 500 responses were recorded from the community in a discussion about the competencies that are desired for Whitefish graduates.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Whitefish speech and debate primed to win

Upperclassmen are small in numbers but forceful in leadership for the Whitefish speech and debate team this year.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Whitefish speech and debate students safe after bus fire in Ronan

The bus that was used to take Whitefish Speech & Debate students to a tournament in Ronan caught fire in the Ronan Middle School parking lot Saturday evening.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

School board considers options for issuing bonds

The Whitefish School Board is prepared to make quick progress in starting projects to update Whitefish High School and athletic facilities.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Photos: Whitefish businesses offer deals for electric cowgirls

Photos: On Friday, November 15, from 5 to 9pm, get ready to saddle up for a night of excitement at Ladies Night Out in Whitefish. This unique event will bring together a group of adventurous women for a night of shopping, dining, and dancing.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Lonnie Collinsworth scholarship shows that teaching is giving

Lonnie Collinsworth may have taught for 33 years, but he isn’t quite done leaving a positive mark on Whitefish students.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Whitefish High School theater presents 'Clue'

Whitefish High School theater presents "Clue" on Nov. 14, 15 and 16.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Whitefish falls in quarterfinals to Billings Central

The Bulldogs’ football season came to an end Saturday in a tough 55-21 quarterfinals loss to Billings Central.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Whitefish voters send Democrats to Senate, House

After redistricting in 2023, Republicans will remain dominate across Flathead County and Montana during the 2025 legislative session.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Photos: Whitefish High School Theatre presents Clue

Whitefish High School Theatre presents Clue Nov. 14, 15 and 16.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Veterans Day assembly at Whitefish High School honors sacrifice

Veterans Day assembly at Whitefish High School honors sacrifice.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Whitefish targets willow trees at Riverside Park for removal

The Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department is removing willow trees at Riverside Park this fall and replacing them with safer, more sustainable native tree species in the spring.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Whitefish Lions Club gardeners dedicated to feeding community

A few dedicated Whitefish Lions Club members were gardening all spring, summer and fall to donate heaps of produce to local organizations this growing season.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Willow trees at Riverside Park to be removed

The Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department is removing willow trees at Riverside Park this fall and replacing them with safer, more sustainable native tree species in the spring.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

‘Forever Glacier’ a vibrant force of learning at Whitefish High School

Nancy Cawdrey’s Forever Glacier exhibit has returned to Whitefish and is on display at Whitefish High School for three months.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

Photos: Chickens, witches, and chairlift skeletons afright

Halloween in Whitefish didn't disappoint this year.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO

New Flathead Valley nonprofit looks to create communal making place

The Making Place, a newly formed nonprofit in Flathead Valley, is striving to create a community makerspace for artists, makers and creators of all kinds.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

New nonprofit looks to create communal 'making place'

The Making Place, a newly formed nonprofit in Flathead Valley, is striving to create a community makerspace for artists, makers and creators of all kinds.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Dogs host Bigfork in playoff showdown

The Bulldogs are the No. 4 seed heading into the first round of Western A football playoffs this Friday, when they’ll take on No. 5 seed Bigfork at the Dog Pound at 7 p.m.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

All-State Music Festival an honor for students and educators

Seven Whitefish High School music students were selected to attend the All-State Music Festival in Billings Oct. 18-20.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Photos: Whitefish High School fall band concert

Whitefish High School band performed their fall concert at the Performing Arts Center on Oct. 22.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Photos: Witches sweep down Whitefish River

Dozens of residents and their fluffy friends dressed as witches for a fun, spooky venture sweeping and paddling down Whitefish Lake and River on Oct. 17.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Fire department open house inspires families

The City of Whitefish Fire Department hosted an open house on Saturday, Oct. 19.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish's Halloween costume contest revived

There are lots of spook-tacular festivities happening over the next week. At night, the legendary, hauntingly old tradition of the Whitefish Halloween costume party and pub crawl returns.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Tourism outlooks: Shoulder seasons grow, snow forecast optimistic

The Whitefish Sustainable Tourism Management Committee held a town hall on Oct. 16. Panelists discussed growing tourism in the summer and shoulder seasons before giving outlooks for winter.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Bulldog football builds momentum in 38-10 win over Polson

The Bulldogs football team is getting better every week, adding to a streak of three high-scoring games with a 38-10 win over Polson in a crucial Western A game Friday Oct. 18., boosting the Dogs to 5-3 overall and 5-2 in league.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Photos: Chasing alpenglow in autumn

No matter the route or the weather, the contrast of light and dark at sunset in autumn in Glacier National Park is a spectacular spectacle.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Thirty Eight revitalizes vacant downtown lot

Riffs of live music and aromas from Flathead Valley’s best food trucks drifted throughout the streets of downtown Whitefish all summer since Thirty Eight, a new outdoor venue, opened in an empty lot that sat vacant for decades.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish football shuts out Stevensville, 48-0

Whitefish soared to a 41-0 lead in the first quarter against Stevensville Friday, and followed it up with one more touchdown in the second quarter to finish the game 48-0, moving the Bulldogs to 4-3 overall and 4-2 in conference.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

District taking qualifications for high school expansion project

Whitefish School District is taking requests for qualifications for the Whitefish High School academic and athletic expansions through early December.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Songwriter festival rebrands as Downtown in the Round

“I was a young troubadour, when I rode in on a song.... And I'll be an old troubadour, when I'm gone,” sings George Strait in “Troubadour.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish Trail Blazer a highlight for local trail runners

Over 550 runners blazed the Whitefish Trail last weekend, taking part in the 15th annual trail running event hosted by Whitefish Legacy Partners.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Bulldogs in high spirits after 42 – 22 win against Bigfork

The Whitefish football team is in high spirits after a momentous 42 – 22 win against Western A conference foes Bigfork on Friday at the homecoming game.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Songwriter festival rebrands as Downtown in the Round

“I was a young troubadour, when I rode in on a song.... And I'll be an old troubadour, when I'm gone,” sings George Strait in “Troubadour.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Homecoming kits highlight school spirit

For the last week, priceless memories of student athletes at Whitefish High School have been on display on custom-made homecoming posters lining the halls.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish girls golf second, boys fourth at state

Both the Whitefish girls and boys golf team climbed in the rankings this season, finishing second and fourth at the State A tournament last weekend in Polson.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO

Haskill Creek Farms shop shutters, citing unclear zoning regulations

Haskill Creek Farms closed all operations at its Voerman Road location southeast of Whitefish on Sept. 28 following a 30-day notice from Flathead County informing the owners that their operations were illegal for the zoning of the property.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bulldog CJ Thew doubles up with football, golf

Whitefish Bulldog CJ Thew isn’t afraid to swing being a two-sport athlete this fall.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Girls golf takes first, boys second at Western A Divisionals

With four players in the top 15, Whitefish won the girls team title at the Western A Divisional golf tournament held Friday at Old Works Golf Course in Anaconda.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish falls to defending champs Dillon, 19-13

The Bulldogs put up a formidable fight at the home football game Friday. Defending Class A state champions Dillon defeated Whitefish 19-13, moving the Bulldogs to 2-3 overall and 2-2 in the Western A conference.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Haskill Creek Farms storefront shutters, citing unclear zoning regulations

Haskill Creek Farms closed all operations at its Voerman Road location southeast of Whitefish on Sept. 28 following a 30-day notice from Flathead County informing the owners that their operations were illegal for the zoning of the property.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish festival highlights solutions for climate change

Climate speakers, filmmakers, fashion designers, podcasters, music artists and community supporters gathered last weekend for Project Winterland’s Impact Festival for the greater good.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish pilots early literacy program

Whitefish School District is piloting an early literacy class this fall for at-risk students that are 4 years old. The program is not mandatory but gives a crucial jumpstart prior to kindergarten.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

District lays out next steps for Whitefish High School expansion

Whitefish voters last week passed two bonds that will fund the expansion and remodel of Whitefish High School and build a new on-campus football stadium.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish football topped by Columbia Falls 0-3

Columbia Falls barely topped Whitefish 3-0 in a defensive battle during the annual Dog-Cat football game Friday in Columbia Falls.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish girls second at Kalispell Invite

Both the Whitefish girls and boys golf teams fared well at the two-day Kalispell Invite last week Sept. 18-19 amongst one of the toughest fields of competition they’ve faced as they head into divisional play this week.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Voters approve Whitefish High School expansion bonds

Whitefish Voters on Tuesday passed two bonds that will expand Whitefish High School and its adjacent athletic complex to meet the demands of growing enrollment.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish football rallies past Corvallis

The Whitefish Bulldog football team had Memorial Field on edge during the first home game of the season Friday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rich palates at inaugural Whitefish Food & Wine Festival

From the sweet to the savory, world-class local chefs and vendors know a thing or two about serving up peak palates, and the first-ever Whitefish Food & Wine Festival last weekend was no exception.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Boys golf second at two-day Kootenai Invite

The Whitefish golf teams were in action at the Kootenai Invite in Lincoln County last week, playing at Indian Springs in Eureka on Thursday, Sept. 12 and Cabinet View in Libby on Friday, Sept. 13.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Mountain range mural sweeps color through Whitefish tunnel

Whitefish artist Grace Isabell has been painting a new mural of Whitefish’s surrounding mountain ranges in the pedestrian tunnel beneath the Baker Avenue viaduct.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Photos: Great Fish Community Challenge Fun Run

The 2024 Great Fish Community Challenge celebrated local nonprofits through a fun run, interactive booths and a community BBQ at Depot Park on Saturday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Mountain range mural sweeps color through Whitefish tunnel

There’s a new place to see stars over Big Mountain.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish girls golf sweeps podium at Whitefish Triangular

The Whitefish girls golf team started and finished last week on top.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Photos: 14th annual A-Rob Skate Jam

The 14th annual A-Rob Skate Jam was Saturday, Sept. 7. at the Dave Olseth Memorial Skate Park in Whitefish
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish flower farm offers whimsical way to spread joy

Nestled in the prairie a few miles south of Whitefish, Elizabeth Seymour’s flower farm has crops that fill the soul.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

PHOTOS: First day of school at Muldown Elementary

Whitefish schools welcomed back the bulldogs on a rainy morning Wednesday, Aug. 28.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Golf team makes quick improvements to open season

Two weeks into the golf season and Whitefish High School’s teams have already traveled to Missoula, Seeley Lake, Ronan, Shelby, Columbia Falls, Frenchtown and played at home at Whitefish Lake Golf Club.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bulldog football starts season on top with win over Hamilton

HAMILTON — Whitefish quarterback Carson Gulick threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score as the Bulldogs opened their season with a 27-7 Class A football win over Hamilton.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish’s Rocky Mountain Transportation under new ownership

After 78 years of dedicated service driving school bus routes, managing the oldest Hertz rental location in the country, supporting Glacier National Park red bus tours, and operating Whitefish’s SNOW Bus, Whitefish-based Rocky Mountain Transportation Company has new ownership.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

A life of hang-gliding published in 'The Wings of Men'

Newly published “The Wings of Men” dives into 50 years of flying hang gliders and light sport trikes around the world.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Group starts community produce program in Whitefish

During the growing season, community members can donate extra bounty from their gardens to Land to Hand’s new community produce fridge in Whitefish. Anyone can stop by the fridge and enjoy the donated local produce at no cost.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Dale Duff hands over the wheel of Whitefish’s Rocky Mountain Transportation buses

After 78 years of dedicated service driving school bus routes, managing the oldest Hertz rental location in the country, supporting Glacier National Park red bus tours, and operating Whitefish’s SNOW Bus, Whitefish-based Rocky Mountain Transportation Company has new ownership.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish football opens season at Hamilton

The Whitefish Bulldogs will finally get to show the work they’ve been putting in this summer in the first football game of the season this Friday in Hamilton.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Board OKs $26.4M budget for Whitefish schools

Whitefish School Board trustees on Aug. 13 unanimously approved the district’s final budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Hootenanny drowned out by torrential rain

Storm clouds darkened the sky at Depot Park just as the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny started last Friday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish schools to use artificial intelligence program

Whitefish School District classrooms can use the artificial intelligence program Magic School Inc. this school year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish golf ready for ‘short but intense’ season under new head coach

While this fall will be Shaun Forrest’s first year as head coach of the Whitefish High School Golf program, he brings a wealth of coaching experience.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Teacher looks to expand Science Olympiad program in schools

Agricultural science, anatomy, astronomy, chemistry lab, codebusters, experimental design, thermodynamics, forestry, fossils, microbe mission, optics, scrambler, wind power, and ‘write it - do it’ are some of the events Whitefish High School students competed in last spring at the state’s Science Olympiad held at Montana State University in Bozeman.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish schools to use artificial intelligence program

Whitefish School District classrooms will be getting a boost from the artificial intelligence (AI) program Magic School Inc. this school year.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Family’s annual swim celebrates lost loved ones

John Kavanagh’s family and friends know how to make the most of a summer reunion on Whitefish Lake.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Choppy water challenges Swim the Fish competitors

A choppy start to the Whitefish WAVE’s annual Swim the Fish ended with calmer waters, sunshine and smiles all around as nearly 200 swimmers traversed Whitefish Lake Saturday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Great Fish Community Challenge launches with extra grants

Community members and people representing the 80 participating nonprofits participating in the 10th Great Fish Community Challenge gathered at Three Rivers Bank in Whitefish last Thursday to celebrate the launch of the five-week long giving campaign.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Sixth-grader Ella Heyne is tough on the wrestling mat

Ella Heyne just finished fifth grade at Whitefish Middle School, and according to her mom, Carly Sether-Heyne, when she steps onto the wrestling mat, “she makes girls and boys equally cry.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

35th annual Huckleberry Days Art Festival

The Huckleberry Days Art Festival is a highlight of the weekend's huckleberry season festivities.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Campaign aims to bring back the Les Mason dock

Beachgoers at Les Mason State Park on the east shore of Whitefish Lake have kept afloat without a swim dock this summer.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO

Heavirland a player in new era for women’s rugby

When the U.S. women’s rugby sevens team clutched bronze in Paris last week, they earned their first ever Olympic medal in history.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish hosts Huckleberry Days this weekend

The huckleberries are ripe and so is the excitement for the 35th annual Whitefish Huckleberry Days.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish hosts Huckleberry Days this weekend

The huckleberries are ripe and so is the excitement for the 35th annual Whitefish Huckleberry Days.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Boaters aid firefighters in dousing blaze on Lower Stillwater Lake island

A small island on Lower Stillwater Lake near Olney caught fire from a smoldering campfire on July 23 and the eventual response included private boat owners.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Missing woman was likely paddleboarding alone on Hungry Horse Reservoir

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office and assisting agencies continue to search for Emily Rea, who went missing in the Hungry Horse Reservoir area on July 16.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Boaters turn heroes during small fire on Stillwater Lake

A small island on Lower Stillwater Lake near Olney caught fire from a smoldering campfire on July 23.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Alpine Theatre Project’s Broadway showstoppers returns with 'Harmony'

Whitefish Performing Arts Center was a buzz Thursday as 60 Alpine Theatre Project Broadway Summer Camp students threw on their tap shoes for a rehearsal of George Gershin’s song, “I Got Rhythm.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Raptors and rocket scientists take over library

Last Thursday, the east lawn of the Whitefish Community Library was packed with nearly 100 kids and adults, five Montana Wild Wings volunteers, and most importantly, several raptors.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Great Fish 10th anniversary increases matching, incentives

Since 2015, the annual Great Fish Community Challenge has brought Flathead Valley together in a multi-week fundraising campaign benefiting local nonprofits.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish's Stella Hobbs tops podium in grueling gravel race

The Last Best Race was on par with its slogan “for neighbors, racers, n’ adventure chasers” as an estimated 550 participants, 125 volunteers and over 1,000 supporters and spectators gathered in Whitefish last weekend for the fourth edition of the gravel race.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish's Stella Hobbs tops podium in grueling gravel race

The Last Best Race was on par with its slogan “for neighbors, racers, n’ adventure chasers” as an estimated 550 participants, 125 volunteers and over 1,000 supporters and spectators gathered in Whitefish last weekend for the fourth edition of the gravel race.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

A life of hang-gliding published in “The Wings of Men”

Newly published “The Wings of Men” dives into 50 years of flying hang gliders and light sport trikes around the world.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Rainy June stymies Whitefish occupancy rate

Whitefish’s occupancy for traditional lodging in June landed at 59.1%, dropping 6% compared to 2023.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Local authorities saw few problems at Under the Big Sky music festival

The “watering hole” was a popular spot at the Under the Big Sky music festival last weekend in Whitefish as temperatures soared amid a summer heat wave.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

School budget projects higher costs for staff, activities

The Whitefish School District preliminary 2024-25 budget reflects increased funds from growing student enrollment, but increased costs due to inflation and growing participation in activities.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish's Heavirland makes Olympic rugby squad

Whitefish native Nicole Heavirland is off to Paris as a part of the U.S. women’s rugby team, for what will be her third Olympic showing.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Music festival makes public safety a priority

The “watering hole” was a popular spot at the Under the Big Sky music festival last weekend in Whitefish as temperatures soared amid a summer heat wave.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

School board looks at 10-year enrollment projection

Whitefish High School enrollment is projected to grow from about 600 students to 800 in the next decade, according to data from the Whitefish School District.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Valley duo Denim Gold set to take the stage at Under the Big Sky

If Americana country singer and songwriters Hannah King and Michelle Rivers have one thing in common, it’s that they both know how to make it as independent artists.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Efforts persist to rebuild wildlife connectivity with highway crossings

For humans, roads are more than infrastructure. They can be cultural phenoms or a symbol of freedom.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Last Best Ride returns for fourth edition

In just four years, Whitefish’s Last Best Ride has quickly become one of Montana's premier gravel cycling events.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Northwest Montana duo creates ‘sister harmonies’ as Denim Gold

If Americana country singer and songwriters Hannah King and Michelle Rivers have one thing in common, it’s that they both know how to “make it” as independent artists
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stumptown Art Studio painting out plans for growth

A collaborative effort of dozens of Whitefish artists to capture the quintessential beauty of Whitefish will support fundraising efforts for a new Stumptown Art Studio building that is planned adjacent to the current location downtown.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Efforts persist to rebuild wildlife connectivity with highway crossings

For humans, roads are more than infrastructure. They can be cultural phenoms or a symbol of freedom.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Chef Earl Reynolds lassoes Bobby Flay with Okonomiyaki dish

Whitefish chef Earl Reynolds literally galloped onto the cooking stage of Beat Bobby Flay before going on to win both rounds of the reality TV competition, effectively lassoing a win against the celebrity chef.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO

Rayne Beach joins Whitefish School Board

Rayne Beach was sworn in as the newest Whitefish School Board trustee in May after being elected by acclamation for a three-year term.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish School District outlines academic and athletic bond requests

Over the last decade the Whitefish School District has grown by 2.17% while Whitefish High School has grown by 2.74%. The 2023-24 school year was no exception to the trend.
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Whitefish School District hosts informational session on school bonds

Over the last decade the Whitefish School District has grown by 2.17% while Whitefish High School has grown by 2.74%. The 2023-24 school year was no exception to the trend.
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Flathead Electric Co-op ‘adaptable’ to wildfire

At the Living with Wildfire seminar in Whitefish last week, there was a discussion about response plans for the area. Courtney Stone, communications and marketing supervisor at Flathead Electric Co-op, said that the Co-op has a comprehensive Wildfire Mitigation Plan that is regularly updated, and that the plans are adaptable.
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School board approves transportation agreements, new hires

The Whitefish School Board approved several annual agreements, new hires and transfer students at its meetings in May and June.
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Red, White and Brut looks forward to Woody Weekend

The 12th edition of the annual classic boat show, Whitefish Woody Weekend, will be June 28-30 at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.
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Movie brings timeless venture story of Mount Katahdin to Whitefish

In July 1939 at the age of 12, Donn Fendler was lost on Maine's Mount Katahdin for nine days. The disappearance launched a nationwide search before he was found near Stacyville, Maine.
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Sabin named Legacy Partners new board chair amid push to expand trail

Longtime Whitefish resident Reid Sabin has been selected as the new board chair at Whitefish Legacy Partners, the nonprofit that oversees development of the Whitefish Trail.
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‘Think like an ember’ this fire season

Now is the time to prepare homes, make emergency plans and communicate with neighbors, according to wildfire experts who spoke at the Living with Wildfire seminar in Whitefish last week.
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Construction causes rockslide on Whitefish Lakeshore

Construction crews using explosives to blast rock for the foundation of a home last month led to a rockslide of debris into Whitefish Lake in what some have described as an "atrocious violation" of lakeshore protection regulations.
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Class of 2024 seizes the day at 110th Whitefish High School commencement

Saturday was a time to live in the moment as 154 graduating seniors gathered with supporters to celebrate not an end, but a beginning to their new lives as Whitefish High School alumni.
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The next generation of Alpine Theatre Project begins

For the last 20 years, co-founders of the Alpine Theatre Project Betsi Morrison and Luke Walrath have seen through 77 productions and brought countless artists to the valley.
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Graduating senior Araya Nieves paves her own path

When Whitefish Independent High School Senior Araya Nieves walks across the stage on May 30th, it means more to her than the traditional high school student.
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WMS musicians take the stage for Spring Concert

Young musicians from Whitefish Middle School's band and orchestra finished out the year strong at their respective Spring Concerts.
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Gears up: ribbon cut on Gear Head Project

Whitefish High School and Stumptown Art Studio held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday to celebrate that the gears are finally ‘up’ on the permanent art installation located at the High School.
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A flying start for scholarship mentorship program

To date, WEF Scholarship Mentors estimate they have met with 60 students since the program’s inception in January. They have contributed nearly 200 volunteer hours.
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The next generation of Alpine Theatre Project begins

For the last 20 years, co-founders of the Alpine Theatre Project Betsi Morrison and Luke Walrath have seen through 77 productions and brought countless artists to the valley.
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Art students touch up sidewalk murals in Whitefish

Paintbrushes, frog wizards, pollution and Whitefish Lake — if you’re wondering what the missing link is here, a Whitefish High School advanced art student might be able to tell you.
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Do-it-all senior Ainsley Scott to pursue nursing degree

Ainsley Scott has a do-it-all attitude and a lot of momentum. The Whitefish High School Senior is set to graduate with the class of 2024 after being involved in anything and everything.
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Tis’ the season to be bear-aware

Whitefish Legacy Partners and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are partnering to offer free family-friendly bear-awareness presentations and a hiking event.
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Marathon and FishFest this Saturday

It's set to be a festive weekend with events to tun, shop, dine and dance the fish all day long.
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Spring in full swing at Glacier National Park

Sunny, warm skies during the day and stunning northern lights at night made this a great spring weekend at Glacier National Park. The road was open to vehicles to Avalanche Creek Trailhead, where it was a buzz of happy hikers and bikers.
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Montana Coffee Traders' 'Ethiopia Mulish' is officially 'Good Food'

Montana Coffee Traders has received a Good Food Foundation Award for its Ethiopia Mulish at the 14th annual Good Food Awards Weekend, hosted on April 29 in Portland, Oregon, for selecting and roasting an earthly Ethiopian bean produced by Faysel Abdosh.
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The ecology behind sidewalk murals

Advanced art students have spread out across downtown Whitefish to revitalize sidewalk murals that were painted above stormdrains in 2022. The murals show how local waterways are connected and bring attention to stormdrain pollution.
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We’re not done yet: Over half a million to local nonprofits

At the Whitefish Community Foundation’s annual community grant awards celebration on May 2, $520,300 in grants and special awards were presented to 68 nonprofit organizations representing projects and programs in Bigfork, Browning, Columbia Falls, Eureka, Evergreen, Kalispell, Libby and Whitefish.
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Montana Coffee Traders' 'Ethiopia Mulish' is officially 'Good Food'

Montana Coffee Traders has received a Good Food Foundation Award for its Ethiopia Mulish at the 14th annual Good Food Awards Weekend, hosted on April 29 in Portland, Oregon, for selecting and roasting an earthly Ethiopian bean produced by Faysel Abdosh.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 7 MONTHS AGO

Montana Coffee Traders' 'Ethiopia Mulish' is officially 'Good Food'

Montana Coffee Traders has received a Good Food Foundation Award for its Ethiopia Mulish at the 14th annual Good Food Awards Weekend, hosted on April 29 in Portland, Oregon, for selecting and roasting an earthly Ethiopian bean produced by Faysel Abdosh.
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Whitefish summer reservations trending lower than last year

Glacier National Park Superintendent Dave Roemer, Explore Whitefish Executive Director Julie Mullins and Glacier Park International Airport Director Rob Ratkowski gave Summer 2024 tourism outlooks at the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce’s Business Breakfast meeting on April 24th.
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Whitefish keeps it clean

The valley is looking more pristine following the annual Clean the Fish and Clean the Falls events this weekend.
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Dog locked in car at Reservoir Trailhead

A dog was left in a vehicle at Reservoir Trailhead in 120 degree weather.
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