Boutique-style hotel in downtown Whitefish welcomes first guests

After months of construction, only small details remained Friday morning, Aug. 5, as workers rushed around the new Firebrand Hotel in downtown Whitefish. The first guests were expected to arrive later that afternoon and soap dispensers needed to be filled, the sidewalk washed and a few last dabs of paint …

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Twins sneak into state tourney

The Glacier Twins clawed their way in to the American Legion Baseball state tournament, rallying past rival Kalispell 11-10 on Sunday to clinch the berth in loser-out action at the Wester A tournament in Florence.

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Twins battle at Sapa-Johnsrud

Glacier Twins A coach Bob Rupp likes how his boys are playing heading into the final week of the regular season. Even after posting a 1-5 record at the Sapa-Johnsrud Tournament last weekend at Whitefish, he’s optimistic his team is peaking at the right time.

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Kahle named Whitefish golf coach

Whitefish High School has tapped a familiar face to take over the varsity golf program.

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Demolition of former Whitefish hospital complete

The site of the former North Valley Hospital in Whitefish has been scraped bare. All that remains is a cluster of mature trees fronting Highway 93 and the original flag pole that once stood in the hospital’s entry courtyard.

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Stolte wins Glacier Challenge multi-sport race

Caleb Stolte led all solo competitors and nearly beat every team at the annual Glacier Challenge multi-sport race Saturday in Whitefish.

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Twins teams reach semifinal of Ed Gallo Wood Bat

The Glacier Twins A and B teams nearly swept their home Ed Gallo Wood Bat Tournament last weekend, until they didn’t.

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Whitefish Trail group aims to finish loop by 2020

There’s not much vertical relief along the lowlands at the head of Whitefish Lake. Gentle pastures and wetlands stretch from the BNSF Railway tracks to the broad flood plains at Swift Creek. It’s an easy walk or ride along Delray Road to traverse from one side to the other.

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Local golfer cards two aces in same month

Cindy Stein had gone her entire golfing career without an ace. She’d been close a few times, but never carded an elusive hole-in-one.

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Schools hire firms to help with public relations

The Whitefish School District is hiring separate public relations and marketing firms to help establish a more defined brand and improve communications with the community.

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Whitefish hospital searching for new chief executive

North Valley Hospital is in the process of selecting a new chief executive.

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Climbing gym takes shape at Whitefish mall

Whitefish local Shaun Olcott is taking his passion for climbing and fitness and flipping it into a new business venture that’s set to open next month.

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Sapa tosses no-hitter in first outing

Jonny Sapa’s season debut on the mound for the Glacier Twins will be one to remember.

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Bulldogs shine for Montana in Badlands Bowl

The Montana team dominated the Badlands Bowl from start to finish in a thorough 36-7 beat down of neighboring North Dakota Saturday in Dickinson, N.D.

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Olson steps down as Whitefish golf coach

Whitefish is searching for a new varsity golf coach to continue the school’s winning tradition.

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Duff tapped to lead Whitefish boys basketball

Sean Duff is set to return to the bench as a Whitefish High School basketball coach, this time leading the boys varsity team.

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Wisconsin Avenue paving starts Tuesday

Whitefish commuters should plan for some delays next week while crews chip seal Wisconsin Avenue from Edgewood Drive to the Big Mountain Road turnoff.

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WHS graduates 127 seniors

Whitefish High School’s commencement ceremony Saturday squarely focused on the journey that brought the seniors to graduation day and the bright future they now face. One chapter closes, another begins.

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Report: Pilot at fault in helicopter crash

The pilot who crashed a private helicopter into Beaver Lake last summer while attempting to load a water bucket wasn’t formally trained in over-water loads, a report from the National Transportation Safety Board reveals.

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Class of 2016: Running to the future

Sarah’s Perez’s first foray into cross-country running didn’t exactly produce a result worthy of the scrapbook.

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Church opens free community garden

The dirt is tilled, the fence is up and irrigation in place. A free community garden at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Whitefish is ready to produce a bounty of vegetables this summer.

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Lady Bulldogs win State A tennis championship

Calm on the big stage, clutch in the big moments.

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GOP candidates face off in Senate primary election

Whitefish businessman Don “K” Kaltschmidt says he’s a deal-maker who will bring fresh ideas to the state’s Republican party. House Majority Leader Rep. Keith Regier says his years of experience and established relationships in the Legislature gives him the clout to get things done.

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Whitefish Middle School students Jessica Henson and Caroline Dye are working on an education campaign aimed about the health risks and costs of idling vehicles.

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Umbrellas were out on Monday as potent rain storm moved into Whitefish.

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Dogs win Northwest A tennis crown

Whitefish tennis will send a dozen to the State A tournament this week in Bozeman after a convincing run through the Northwest A divisional bracket.

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Students push for idle-free zones at schools

Vehicles are sometimes left unattended and idling for 45 minutes or longer in front of Whitefish Middle School. Eighth-grade students Caroline Dye and Jessica Henson say it’s a habit that needs to be broken among some parents waiting to drop off or pick up their children.

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Class of 2016: WHS senior has a gift for language

Two weeks into Ryan Brown’s freshman year at Whitefish High School, he had already advanced out of Spanish I. At the end of his sophomore year, Brown took the Advanced Placement Spanish test and scored the highest grade possible.

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Community Center offers gentle yoga classes

Betty Kuropat offers the same warning to everyone who rolls out a mat at her gentle yoga class.

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Forest fuels reduction project near Olney OK'd

Forest officials have given the go-ahead for a fuels reduction project slated to begin his summer on Flathead National Forest lands north of Whitefish.

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Twins take pair from Bitterroot

Glacier seemed to find a cure for their early-season pitching woes in a pair conference victories last weekend.

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Greenhouse blossoms into $1M learning facility

What started five years ago as an idea to replace a dilapidated greenhouse at Whitefish High School has developed into a far more extensive project that is being touted as a learning tool that will benefit the entire school district.

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The Lodge earns sixth Four-Diamond award

Five black diamond-shaped plaques are prominently displayed above the front reception desk at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.

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Foul odor from wastewater plant stirs residents

Residents living on Whitefish’s southeast side have banded together in demanding the city address a foul odor wafting from the wastewater treatment facility.

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Students earn scholarships to travel the world

Eight Whitefish High School students will travel abroad this summer and next school year thanks to scholarships from the AFS exchange student Global Prep program.

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Whitefish tennis rules court against Columbia Falls

Whitefish tennis is shaping up nicely as the season inches closer to tourney time.

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New school trustee has passion for education

Anna Deese brings a diverse resume to her position as the newest trustee on the Whitefish School Board.

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Sullivan reflects on 40-year teaching career

The understanding of DNA structure was in the early stages of discovery when Colleen Sullivan first arrived in Whitefish for a teaching position. Girls athletics was just beginning at the high school, and grades were still kept on a single handwritten mastersheet.

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Children's choir brings energetic show to Whitefish

The African Children’s Choir returns to Whitefish with a pair of performances on Sunday.

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Lady Bulldogs impressive at Bitterroot tourney

Whitefish’s top girls doubles tennis teams showed their dominance last weekend in winning all their matches during a road trip to the Bitterroot.

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Whitefish boys undefeated in doubles action

Whitefish went undefeated in doubles play Friday to sweep a doubleheader of duals at Corvallis and Hamilton.

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Top seniors head to high-powered universities

Whitefish High School guidance counselor Barb Mansfield keeps a running inventory of the colleges Bulldog graduates have gone on to attend. The list is three pages long and includes schools from the East Coast to the West, both large and small.

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Garage torched in Whitefish fire

No one was injured in a fire that ripped through the detached garage of a Whitefish home early Thursday morning.

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Firm hired to look at renovation of Muldown

The Whitefish School District has hired an architect and engineering firm to investigate options for renovating Muldown Elementary.

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Lady Dogs clip Kats on court

Whitefish notched its first girls tennis dual win of the season April 12, going 5-2 over Columbia Falls in Northwest A action.

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Subdivision planned at Haugen Heights

A new 6-lot subdivision is planned for the Old Town neighborhood on the west end of Whitefish.

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Whitefish boys show depth in blanking Cats 7-0

Whitefish showed off its depth last week in routing Columbia Falls 7-0 in Northwest A boys tennis.

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Whitefish softball making strides in new season

The progress is evident, from inning to inning and game to game.

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School board approves basketball coach's resignations

There was no comment from the Whitefish School Board last week in approving the resignation of Whitefish boys basketball coach Curtis Green.

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Twins' roster loaded with talent

The Glacier Twins expect to look in top form when they take the diamond for their season-opener this weekend in Missoula.

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Iron man of Big Mountain vertical

Records are made to be broken, but this one might stand the test of time.

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Chamber rolls out plan for week-long 'Feast' event

It was no easy decision for the Whitefish Chamber to turn away from an event that’s stood for almost three decades. Especially one that’s always brought a sizable chunk of change to the Chamber’s coffers.

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North Valley CEO says hospital will retain identity

North Valley Hospital’s chief executive says patients and employees shouldn’t worry about any sweeping changes at Whitefish’s hospital in the wake of a new affiliation agreement with Kalispell Regional Healthcare.

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Whitefish edges Dillon, Polson in tennis season opener

The Whitefish boys opened their tennis season Saturday with a pair of impressive dual wins.

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Track starts season on solid footing

Whitefish eased into its season last week with some early success on the track.

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Green steps down as boys basketball coach

Whitefish boys basketball coach Curtis Green is stepping down after two seasons leading the team.

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Popular downtown restaurant closing for remodel

A popular downtown sports bar and restaurant is closing shop for a few months as it undergoes an extensive renovation.

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Slight bump in ski season pass rates

Whitefish Mountain Resort continues to be aggressive on affordability with the announcement of its 2016/17 season pass rates.

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Groups blast effort to allow bikes in wilderness

Fourteen outdoor and conservation organizations from Montana have joined a chorus of opposition to recent proposals to allow mountain bikes in wilderness areas.

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Forest historian shares collection of logging artifacts

There’s a story behind every photograph in Ronald Buentemeier’s rare collection of images from the early days of logging the Flathead Valley. He knows most of the tales from memory, down to the exact date and place on a map.

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Lady Bulldog softball building mental toughness

Building mental toughness and cleaning up the fundamentals. Whitefish softball coach Travis Krause believes success in those two areas will get Whitefish softball back on the winning track.

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Pond skim remains a crowd favorite

It all started with a leaky pond on a chilly spring day back in 2006. Big Mountain Resort (the name change to Whitefish Mountain hadn’t yet been unveiled) swapped the ever-popular furniture races for a new season finale event — pond skimming.

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Whitefish Range forest plan taking shape

A plan for prescribed burns and timber harvesting in the mountains above Haskill Basin is coming closer to a final form.

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Impressive turnout for Bulldog track teams

Expectations are high for the Bulldog track team with more than 100 students coming out for the team this spring.

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Changes in state law prompt levy request

The Whitefish School District made a shrewd maneuver nearly 30 years ago when it began using funds from the city’s tax-increment district to finance maintenance and upgrades for its schools.

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Whitefish shooters Douglas, Henry win valleywide 3-point contest

A pair of sharpshooting sophomores from Whitefish won the 3-point contest at last week’s Les Schwab Shootout at Flathead High School.

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Hartman enters Senate election as lone Democrat

Melissa Hartman’s decision to enter the election for a seat in the state Legislature came on quick notice. No Democrats had filed for Senate District 3, and the March 14 deadline to register was looming.

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Slalom course renamed to honor longtime ski school director

“Nice Day!” The simple greeting forever connected to hall of fame skier Martin Hale is now a named run at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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Mural brings splash of color to Muldown

Live, learn, grow and help. Muldown Elementary students hear and say those four words every day before class.

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Winter Carnival organizers decide on theme

One fish, two fish — Whitefish Winter Carnival organizers have decided on a theme for next year’s big weekend.

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Man denies drunken crash on Central Ave

A man is denying that he drove drunk and side-swiped a vehicle in downtown Whitefish last month.

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Whitefish Little Guy wrestlers hit the mat at InterValley

Whitefish’s Little Guy wrestling club scored 34 points at the Western Montana Little Guy InterValley tournament last weekend in Whitefish.

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Girls tennis stacked at doubles

The Lady Dogs tennis team has the weapons and experience to make some noise in the state level with a good group returning to the court.

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Bulldog swatters have deep roster

The Whitefish boys tennis team has high hopes entering the season with a core of returning players ready to get to work.

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Ryders swim at short course championships

Five swimmers with the Wave Ryder club returned from the Northwest Region Short Course Championships with impressive results.

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Black defends Nate Chute snowboard title

Whitefish snowboarder Hugh Black shredded the competition on his way to the top of the podium at the annual Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross races last weekend at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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Neighborhood drops opposition to 93 South subdivision

The developer of a proposed subdivision on Highway 93 South has worked out a deal with neighbors concerned with the project’s density.

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Two Bear rescue

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For Whitefish venture capitalist, a messy sex scandal arises

Calling his accuser “a woman scorned” consumed by anger, obsession and jealousy, Whitefish philanthropist Michael Goguen says he is being extorted by a woman who claims in a lawsuit that he sexually abused her during their 13-year relationship.

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For Whitefish venture capitalist, a messy sex scandal arises

Calling his accuser “a woman scorned” consumed by anger, obsession and jealousy, Whitefish philanthropist Michael Goguen says he is being extorted by a woman who claims in a lawsuit that he sexually abused her during their 13-year relationship.

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Goguen responds to lawsuit, calls accusations a 'shakedown'

Calling his accuser “a woman scorned” consumed by anger, obsession and jealousy, Whitefish philanthropist Michael Goguen says he is being extorted by a woman who claims in a lawsuit that he sexually abused her during their 13-year relationship.

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Planned greenhouse shifts to north side of high school

Plans for a greenhouse and educational garden at Whitefish High School have shifted to the north side of campus.

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DREAM Adaptive hosts first-ever backcountry ski camp

Endless stashes of deep powder greeted a foursome of elite adaptive skiers and snowboarders earlier this month in the backcountry north of Whitefish.

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Trees removed from golf club to benefit practice green

One of the historic Christmas trees at Whitefish Lake Golf Club is coming down this spring along with a handful of other mature spruces that line the entry.

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Whitefish philanthropist Goguen denies sexual abuse allegations

Whitefish philanthropist Michael Goguen has been fired as a partner at Sequoia Capital following allegations that he sexually and emotionally abused a woman for more than 13 years and then refused to pay the woman an agreed-upon $40 million to keep her quiet about the abuse.

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Whitefish schools ask for building levy

The Whitefish School District is asking voters to approve two levies totaling $700,000 annually to fund building maintenance, repairs and technology upgrades at all of its schools.

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Whitefish trustees approve one-year teacher contract

The Whitefish School District and the Whitefish Education Association have come to terms on a one-year contract that includes pay increases and a bonus for veteran educators.

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Haskill house torched in chimney fire

A hot spot in a chimney likely led to a full-blown structure fire last week at a home east of Whitefish.

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Kastella earns All-State basketball honors

Whitefish’s leading scorer Derek Kastella has earned All-State and All-Conference basketball honors.

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1,356 steps: Firefighters climb for a cause

There’s nothing fun about running as fast as you can up 69 flights of stairs in 60 pounds of firefighting gear while wearing a breathing apparatus.

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Ban on bikes in wilderness challenged

No mechanical transport in the wilderness — not even a wheelbarrow.

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Ban on bikes in wilderness challenged

No mechanical transport in the wilderness — not even a wheelbarrow.

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Former Twins coach to lead Whitefish softball

Whitefish has brought in a local baseball ace to rebuild the school’s struggling softball program.

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Report: Lion Mountain homes should connect to city services

A new report says Lion Mountain homeowners should abandon their septic systems and hook up to city sewer if they want to keep harmful pollution out of their drinking water and Whitefish Lake.

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State berth slips away from boys

Timely three-pointers and crafty post play had Whitefish in the mix for a trip to the state tournament.

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Lady Dogs show resilience at Western A

The Whitefish girls left all they had on the hardwood at the Butte Civic Center trying to scratch their way into the state tournament.

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Sled dog races called off due to thin snow

A prolonged mid-winter warm spell has taken its toll on another Flathead Valley event. The Flathead Classic Sled Dog Races were called off Sunday due to poor trail conditions.

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Groups celebrate finalized Haskill easement

All parties have signed on the dotted line. The Haskill Basin conservation easement is officially a done deal.

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Lady Dogs nipped at buzzer in Polson

The Lady Pirates converted a buzzer-beating tip-in to down the Whitefish girls in a wild 44-42 Northwest A contest last week at Polson.

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Aggressive line lands Costain in first at Fernie

Whitefish freeskier Parkin Costain cleanly landed four cliff drops before making sweeping turns to the finish at Sunday’s IFSA Junior Freeski Nationals event at Fernie, B.C.

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Don 'K' enters senate election

Whitefish businessman Don Kaltschmidt has announced his candidacy for the state Legislature, setting up a heated battle for Whitefish’s Senate District 3.

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Ban on bikes in wilderness challenged

No mechanical transport in the wilderness — not even a wheelbarrow.

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Whitefish earns No. 2 seed in Western A

Whitefish is facing a favorable path in the Western A divisional basketball tournament as the No. 2 seed from the Northwest.

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Voisin grabs second at South Korea's Olympic test event

Slopestyle star Maggie Voisin appears to be very comfortable with the site of the next Olympics.

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Quimby and Zinke make podium at state wrestling

A pair of Whitefish wrestlers finished on the podium at the State A tournament Saturday at Billings.

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Bulldog swimmers third at state

The Whitefish swim team held its own at the tough All-Class State Swim Meet last weekend, showing vast improvement in just the second year of the program.

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Menicke to lead Bulldog harriers

Longtime Columbia Falls cross-country coach Richard Menicke has been hired to lead the Bulldog harriers next fall.

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Superintendent contract extended through 2018

The Whitefish School Board voted last week to extend superintendent Heather Davis Schmidt’s contract for another two years.

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Drama students learn about 9/11 through stage show

Tavia Wood was just a toddler when the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 shook a nation to its core.

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Vandalism suspects captured on security video

Whitefish Police are searching for suspects involved in a rash of graffiti vandalism around downtown last week.

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Whitefish OKs plan to bring Browning into Northwest A

All signals point toward Browning High School joining the Northwest A athletic division as the league's fifth team.

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Orchestrator of Haskill deal leaves legacy of conservation

A one-of-a-kind opportunity. That’s how Alex Diekmann always characterized the Haskill Basin land conservation easement.

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Bulldog grapplers head to state

Whitefish’s Steven Quimby is well positioned for a run at a state wrestling title. The senior won the heavyweight championship at the Western A Divisional tournament last weekend in Whitefish to punch his ticket to state as a No. 1 seed.

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Marriott hotel in the works for Whitefish

The stock of lodging options in Whitefish is poised for substantial growth in the coming years with two new hotels currently under construction, and another one being planned.

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Three school trustee seats open

Three Whitefish School Board trustee seats are up for election this spring.

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Avalanche victim couldn't deploy airpack in time in fatal slide

A snowmobiler killed in an avalanche north of Whitefish was unable to deploy his protective airbag pack after he triggered a slide that sent him into a barrel roll down the steep slope.

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Avalanche victim couldn't deploy airpack in time in fatal slide

A snowmobiler killed in an avalanche north of Whitefish was unable to deploy his protective airbag pack after he triggered a slide that sent him into a barrel roll down the steep slope.

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Whitefish's Jed Nagler

Whitefish senior Jed Nagler signs a letter of intent on Wednesday to play football at the University of Montana. (Matt Baldwin/Whitefish Pilot)

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Whitefish hosts Western A wrestling tourney

Whitefish will be a hub of wrestling action this weekend when it plays host to the Western A divisional tournament.

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Whitefish's Robinson named top big mountain rider

It’s a short list of snowboarders who have been named Snowboarder magazine’s Big Mountain Rider of the Year.

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Whitefish home sales slow in 2015; median price up

Whitefish home sales took a tumble in 2015 and one local appraisal firm says it's because prices in the resort town are too high.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish man who killed girlfriend dies in prison

A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend in Whitefish in 1989 has died in Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Voisin places fourth at X Games slopestyle

Whitefish's Maggie Voisin capped her return to ski slopestyle competition with a fourth-place finish at the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado on Friday afternoon.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Historic Glacier Park murals have a home in Whitefish

A pair of historic Glacier Park landscape murals are once again on public display.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Historic Glacier Park murals have a home in Whitefish

A pair of historic Glacier Park landscape murals are once again on public display.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish restaurant group buys Max & Erma's chain

Whitefish-based Glacier Restaurant Group has acquired the Max and Erma’s casual dining restaurant chain.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish ski joring races this weekend

It’s already one of the most anticipated ski joring events in the nation — and it’s only getting bigger and better.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs take down Polson in squeaker

Haley Nicholson was having a quiet night on the court Saturday. But with four minutes to go against Northwest A foe Polson, the Whitefish junior simply took over.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Polson slips by Dogs

A back-and-forth game Saturday slipped away from Whitefish down the stretch as Polson came out on top in a battle of the unbeatens in Northwest A.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lockwood honored for college wrestling career

It was his combination of balance, strength and technique that vaulted Jim Lockwood into the annals of Montana wrestling.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Downtown hotel touts modern amenities

The peaks of Glacier National Park have inspired the moniker of a new hotel going up in downtown Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Offense shines for Lady Dogs in win

Whitefish quickly returned to the win column Saturday with a high-scoring performance against Class B Thompson Falls.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Glacier murals installed at O'Shaughnessy

A pair of historic Glacier Park landscape murals are once again on public display.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish affordable housing project likely dead

A proposal for an affordable housing complex on Highway 93 South is likely dead after it wasn’t selected to receive critical funding in the form of federal tax credits.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Knight edges stacked field at Whitefish Whiteout

A new course for the Whitefish Whiteout ski mountaineering race Saturday challenged racers to climb more than 5,100 vertical feet over four different peaks at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tap room planned on Wisconsin Avenue

Plans have emerged to resurrect an old favorite Whitefish watering hole.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Number of Les Mason beachgoers soars

Finding a secluded patch of paradise for a family picnic along Whitefish Lake was more difficult than ever last summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

FauntLeRoy signs with Fighting Saints

Bulldog defensive back Brian FauntLeRoy will suit up on Saturdays next season for Carroll College.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Special tax to fund 911 turned down

A plan to fund upgrades at Flathead County’s 911 dispatch center with a special tax district is dead after enough county property owners protested the maneuver.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Super Bowl inspires Carnival theme

Expect to see a few Minnesota Vikings divas, possibly a quarterback Queen or even a huddle of pigskin penguins roaming the streets of Whitefish this month.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Zinke shines at Dillon Duals

Led by senior Konrad Zinke, Whitefish wrestling overcame a sluggish start to post a strong showing at the Dillon Duals on Saturday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Silliker leads Dogs in key conference win

Whitefish junior Sawyer Silliker posted a double-double Tuesday night to lead Whitefish in a 51-39 victory over Frenchtown.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

'Days-long stagnation event' to impact air quality

While skiers hitting the slopes should enjoy plenty of sun and blue sky this week, worker bees in the valley are likely to be stuck in frozen and stinky soup.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

New snowmobile trail pass funds grooming

It’s a daunting task local snowmobile clubs are up against each winter. There are 4,000 miles of groomed trail across the state and it’s their efforts that keep them in prime condition for public enjoyment.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Holiday crowds hit the slopes

The 4 p.m. traffic off Big Mountain Road on Monday gave a clear indication of just how busy Whitefish Mountain Resort has been this Christmas week. A line of cars snaked down Wisconsin Avenue, over the viaduct and clear across town as happy skiers headed home from a day on …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Top Whitefish sports stories of 2015

A 36-year championship drought was snapped on the final play of a thrilling State A title game. Is there really any debate about the top sports moment of the year?

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish native leads research in blast wounds

Dr. Jonathan Forsberg has seen first-hand the toll of war.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Six Bulldogs named to elite Shrine Game roster

Bulldog football will be well represented at the elite East-West Shrine Game.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Quimby leads Whitefish wrestling at Buzz Lucey

Whitefish 285-pound senior Steven Quimby took home an individual championship to lead the Bulldogs at the Buzz Lucey Memorial wrestling tournament Saturday in Eureka.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Dogs can't overcome sluggish start against AA Flathead

A slow start buried Whitefish’s chances in a 55-38 nonconference loss Friday at Flathead High School.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swimmers pick up pace as records fall

Ten school records were broken by Whitefish swimmers at the Great Falls Invitational meet Saturday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

State auctions lakefront property

It’s a rare opportunity to own a sliver of Montana paradise.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Loose lug nuts bring suit against tire store

Most customers of Les Schwab tire stores are familiar with the orange flyers placed inside the vehicle after a service or installation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs measure up at Flathead

It was a loss, but Friday night proved to be another example of how much this Lady Bulldog basketball team has improved.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ross named football Coach of the Year

An already remarkable year for Bulldog football keeps getting sweeter.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Balanced scoring lifts Lady Dogs in win

Whitefish sophomore Dani Douglas netted 17 points and seven other Lady Dogs put their name on the scoresheet Friday in a victory over Stevensville at the annual Northwest Southwest Tip Off Tournament in Missoula.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wrestling second at Superior Invite

Whitefish wrestling continued its strong start to the season with a second-place finish at the Bob Kinney Invitational wrestling tournament on Saturday at Superior.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs winless at Tip Off

Whitefish took three nonconference losses last week as the team continues to search for chemistry on a roster of new faces.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

New commercial development surges in Whitefish

From the Highway 93 strip to downtown, signs of new commercial development in Whitefish are everywhere.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Letterman chats with local journal

Brian Schott and his team of associate editors have churned out 18 editions of the Whitefish Review literary journal since it debuted nine years ago. It’s been an exhausting endeavor of love, often with little financial gain.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs notch win to open hoops season

First-year coach Ben Johnson led the Gardiner High School girls to the Class C state championship last season before signing to coach the Lady Bulldogs.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Kastella drops 20 as Dogs blast Lions

Derek Kastella poured in 20 points Friday as Whitefish buried Eureka 74-44 at home in the basketball season-opener.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wrestlers enter season with high expectations

Whitefish wrestling hit the mat this season with a strong foundation of returning grapplers who are expecting to raise the bar for the entire program.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish storyteller writes childrens book

Storytime with Dave Spangler is everything but idle.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

7 trails, 5 lifts for ski season opener

Limited terrain and varied conditions will greet skiers and snowboarders Saturday for opening day of Whitefish Mountain Resort’s 68th winter season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Sales promotion supports Glacier Park trail maintenance

Whitefish auto dealer Don Kaltschmidt has spent many summer afternoons trekking the high peaks and ridges of Glacier National Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Remedies spa lands in new downtown building

It’s noticeably quieter at Remedies Day Spa these days.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Judgment denied in tree well death lawsuit

After hearing arguments from both sides, a judge has decided that it should be a jury that determines the final outcome of a lawsuit involving a 2010 tree well death at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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Gene McDaniel

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

May's career QB totals unmatched

He’s arguably the most prolific quarterback in Whitefish football history, and he has the numbers to back it up.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Affordable housing shortage a statewide issue

Whitefish isn’t alone in its struggle to provide more affordable rental units.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish wins State A title in thriller over Dillon

The Whitefish Bulldogs have shunned “I” in favor of “we” all year. So it’s only fitting that it took a team effort to hoist the school’s first State A championship trophy since 1979.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Skiers reminded to follow uphill policy

Whitefish Mountain Resort’s official Dec. 5 opening is still weeks away, but eager skiers are already hiking to Big Mountain's summit in search of powder turns.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bear Mountain Mercantile sparkles for the holidays

It’s the kind of store that begs one to take off their coat, pull up a chair and stay awhile.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lady Bulldogs show resilience at state

Whitefish wasn’t going out like that, not without a fight at least.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Shelter for homeless teens planned in Whitefish

A shelter for homeless high school students is poised to open in Whitefish this winter, barring any hold ups in the city’s permit process.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish looking to snap 36-year championship drought

The year was 1979. Jimmy Carter was president, disco was still alive and the Bulldogs were celebrating their first state football championship.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

New building planned in Railway District

A new three-story building that will house a mix of office and retail space, and residential units is planned for a vacant lot on East Second Street near downtown Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Demolition begins at former Whitefish hospital

Demolition of the former North Valley Hospital building in Whitefish is well underway.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Regier plans run for Whitefish senate seat

Montana House Majority Leader Rep. Keith Regier has announced his campaign for the state Senate.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Soccer players earn All-State honors

Two Whitefish soccer players have been named to the elite Class A All-State team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish boy sets world record with catch

Muldown Elementary second-grader George Joseph has his name in the record books.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

El Nino spells warm temps, less snowfall...maybe

Forecast predictions for the upcoming winter aren’t looking favorable for eager skiers or needed drought relief, but keep that parka and snow shovel handy just in case.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man accused of stealing parents car, credit cards

A Whitefish man is accused of breaking into his parents home while they were out of the country, then stealing their car and charging thousands of dollars to their credit cards.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man charged for failing to register as sex offender

A man who allegedly declined to register as a sexual offender while living in Whitefish is facing felony charges.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish travels to undefeated Miles City for semifinals

Only the best of the best are left standing after two rounds of State A playoff football action.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Condo developers sue city over permit denial

A Bozeman-based development company is suing Whitefish after city council denied a permit for a condominium project proposed on Whitefish Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Community Foundation awards $357,000 to nonprofits

It’s been an unprecedented year of giving for the Whitefish Community Foundation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

No violations in Beaver Lake copter crash

The main rotor blades of a Two Bear Air helicopter hit water before the aircraft crashed and sank into Beaver Lake last summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs host Sidney in football quarterfinals

Whitefish entered this football season with the lofty expectations of a team stacked with senior All-State talent. From the first practice in August, the mantra has been “play 12 games and win the last one.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Spice merchant says 'follow your nose to flavor'

Ask spice merchant Amanda Bevill how to amp up a favorite chicken dish and she’ll reply, “just follow your nose.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Hospitals join forces in new agreement

The two hospitals serving the Flathead Valley are now more closely aligned after the governing boards of North Valley Hospital and Kalispell Regional Healthcare voted in favor of a new collaborative affiliation last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Superintendent looks to build continuity in district

Heather Davis Schmidt has met with hundreds of community members since June when she stepped into her new role as superintendent of Whitefish schools.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Find winter sports treasures at ski swap

Snowflakes are flying and the top of Big Mountain already is dusted with white.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs nip Kats in five sets

With the celebration spilling out of the bleachers and onto the Whitefish High School gym floor, Lady Bulldog senior Allie Schulz struggled to describe her emotions in the chaotic moments following a wild five-set victory over Columbia Falls on Saturday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

New trails connect three scenic lakes

The expanse of recreational opportunities along the Whitefish Trail were expanded by a number of miles this summer with the addition of new trails in the Dollar Lake and Spencer Mountain areas.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Late goals lift Central over Whitefish in semis

A back and forth battle simply slipped away from the Lady Bulldogs on Saturday at a State A semifinal soccer match at Billings Central.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish powers past Hamilton, 52-19

Dominate defense, almost unstoppable offense — exactly the kind of performance Whitefish was looking for heading into the State A football playoffs.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Girls cross-country second at State A meet

Whitefish and Corvallis had combined to win the previous eight State A girls cross-country titles. So when the two dynasties faced off Saturday in Great Falls at the 2015 championships, the only question was which team would come out on top this year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Prescribed burns planned in Whitefish watershed

Widespread prescribed burns and some timber harvesting is proposed for the mountains above Haskill Basin in an effort to prevent a devastating wildfire from spoiling the creeks that feed Whitefish’s drinking water supply.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fact checking the City Hall election mailer

Whitefish voters were hit with election propaganda for the first time in nearly four years on Tuesday when they opened their mailboxes to find a mailer taking aim at the City Hall project and two incumbent councilors.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

El Nino predictions don't slow ski pass sales

Early-season winter pass sales at Whitefish Mountain Resort once again approached record levels despite a small bump in price and sour predictions of an El Niño weather pattern developing.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

New campaign raises awareness of violence

In his work as an attorney and mediator, Brian Muldoon is quite familiar with what he describes as the proliferation of violent tendencies in society.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish man charged with firing gun during altercation

A Whitefish man is accused of firing a weapon and assaulting his girlfriend during an altercation last month at a Whitefish apartment complex.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs top Broncs in OT to reach soccer semis

With their backs against the wall, the Lady Bulldog soccer team keeps finding the fire and will to stay alive in the State A playoffs.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Deal protects grizzly habitat near Whitefish

As many as seven grizzly bear security zones encompassing 22,000 acres of state land north of Whitefish is the result of a settlement agreement between state officials and a handful of conservation groups.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

BNSF sues downtown bar over fatal wreck

BNSF Railway says Casey’s Bar should be held liable for a fatal accident in 2013 that left one of its work vehicles destroyed.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dogs looking for playoff focus against Broncs

With a first-round bye in the State A playoffs secured, Whitefish has nothing to gain from its final regular season game Friday when they host Hamilton.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs XC 2nd at Western A meet

Just a single point separated Corvallis and the Lady Bulldogs in the run for the Western A Divisional crown.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs claim Northwest A football championship

One goal in a season full of high expectations has been checked off the list for the Bulldogs.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish can secure Northwest A crown against Frenchtown

Whitefish can secure a perfect conference record and a second consecutive Northwest A championship on Friday with a victory over visiting Frenchtown.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Multi-building development planned for Baker Avenue

Developers are seeking approval to construct a multi-building project that includes a small hotel, cooking school, restaurant, and a music school on a tract of land along the south end of Baker Avenue.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer ends season with win over Cats

A bumpy soccer season ended on a high note as the Whitefish boys blanked Columbia Falls 4-0 on Saturday in the regular season finale.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Volleyball sweeps Lady Pirates for first 'home' win

Playing at “home” but still on the road, the Lady Bulldogs swept Polson in a Northwest A match Saturday afternoon at Glacier High School.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Old-World sauerkraut drives new Whitefish business

Sooner or later, everything old is new again.

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

Affordable housing project eyed on 93 South

Whitefish is in the running for a major grant to back an affordable housing project on Highway 93 South.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish looks to ground Columbia Falls air attack

Whitefish travels a few miles down the road Friday night to take on Columbia Falls in a showdown of two Northwest A rivals.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Slaney re-enters council election

Whitefish City Council candidate Barton Slaney was in the election before he dropped out. Now he’s back in again.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Old-World sauerkraut drives new business

Sooner or later, everything old is new again.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lights out defense leads Lady Dogs

The Lady Bulldog defense gave nothing to Polson’s high-power offense in a 2-0 Northwest A soccer victory Thursday on the road.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls bring home State A golf title

The Lady Bulldogs set the tone on day 1 of the State A tournament in Sidney. Day 2 they closed the deal with a performance that left no doubt about which collection of golfers is the best in the state.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ferdas inducted into Bulldog Hall of Fame

She’s arguably the best female multi-sport athlete to walk the halls at Whitefish High School. Her dad has a lasting legacy of his own as a respected instructor and coach that taught countless children the value of living an active and healthy lifestyle.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Missing hunter found dead a respected WHS coach

A Beaverhead County search and rescue team found the body of a missing Kalispell bowhunter Sunday afternoon near Wisdom following an extensive eight-day search.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

May leads Dogs in romp at Corvallis

Quarterback Luke May kept the throttle to the floor Friday as Whitefish thumped Corvallis 55-7 on the road.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Affordable workforce housing approaching 'crisis'

The scarcity of affordable housing for Whitefish’s workforce has hit a tipping point that may require an intervention in the form of mandatory inclusionary zoning or even a special levy.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

WHS volleyball shines in sweep at Polson

Whitefish escaped from Polson with a sweep last week, 25-17, 26-24, 25-22, in a Northwestern A conference match.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer falls at Columbia Falls

Whitefish’s boys soccer team finally found some offense Saturday, but four goals weren’t enough to keep pace at rival Columbia Falls in a high-scoring Northwest A match.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer 2-1 on the road

Whitefish’s girls soccer team remains in the top tier of the competitive Northwest A standings after a busy week on the road.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

WHS golf teams repeat as divisional champs

Both of Whitefish’s golf teams defended their divisional titles during a windy round at the Western A tournament Saturday at Fairmont Hot Springs.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dollar Tree to join other anchors at Whitefish mall

Whitefish’s Mountain Mall has secured another anchor tenant for the remodeled shopping center.

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

Retreat guides veterans in transition to civilian life

The armada of rafts was only a quarter mile downriver before August Debyser reeled in the first fish of the morning.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Condo projects on lake, river seek approval

A condominium development proposed for a lakefront lot along Wisconsin Avenue has been given a recommendation of approval by the city planning board.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sobba PK saves Whitefish on Homecoming

Senior Walter Sobba slipped in a penalty kick and Whitefish’s defense held tight as the Bulldogs snapped a losing streak with a hard-fought 1-1 tie with Polson on Saturday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dogs swat Jackets on Homecoming

Chris Park put on a show for the packed Homecoming crowd Friday night at Memorial Field.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Slow start burns Lady Dogs against Polson

A sluggish start buried the Lady Dogs in a Northern A match Saturday against Polson.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dollar Tree coming to Whitefish shopping mall

Whitefish’s Mountain Mall has secured another anchor tenant for the remodeled shopping center.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

No curfew siren during City Hall construction

Whitefish evenings will be eerily silent for the next few years.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Elite runners plan traverse from Missoula to Banff

Whitefish photographer Steven Gnam will join The North Face athletes Mike Foote and Mike Wolfe this month in an attempt to run from Missoula to Banff, Alberta, in what they are calling the Crown of the Continent Traverse.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Affordable workforce housing focus of summit

A dearth of affordable housing options for Whitefish’s workforce will be the center of discussion at an upcoming workshop.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer dominates at home

The Whitefish girls soccer team continued its tear through the competition, picking up a pair of blowout wins last week at home.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer unlucky in close loss

Whitefish boys soccer is looking to ramp up its scoring chances after a pair of tough losses last weekend.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wave gives portion of O'Brien Avenue to city

The Wave fitness center has gifted Whitefish ownership of a portion of O’Brien Avenue, and in return the city will bring the street up to standards.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dogs host Stevi for Homecoming game

The Bulldogs welcome Stevensville to the Dog Pound on Friday night for Homecoming.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bulldog defense stuffs Browning

The Whitefish defense gave nothing to Browning on Friday night, holding the outmanned Indians to a single first down in the first half of a 47-8 romp.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish spikers bounced at C-Falls

Whitefish volleyball dropped a tight four-set match against an athletic Columbia Falls team, 25-15, 25-17, 11-25, 25-16, in Northwest A action on Saturday.

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Color Run

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Co-op members can go green for $900 in solar project

A community garden of sorts has sprouted south of Kalispell that will feed the valley's energy needs for decades to come.

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Co-op members can go green for $900 in solar project

A community garden of sorts has sprouted south of Kalispell that will feed the valley's energy needs for decades to come.

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Lady Dogs find scoring touch

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Whitefish enrollment up to start school year

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer shutout at Corvallis

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Wet weather smolders wildfires

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

2-point conversion lifts Beavers over Dogs

A bold play call paid off for the visiting Dillon Beavers in a hard-hitting football game Friday at Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs host defending champs from Dillon

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Electric co-op builds community solar array

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs blank Hamilton in opener

A tight match turned into a romp as Whitefish opened its boys soccer season with a convincing 4-0 shutout over Hamilton on Friday.

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Broncs push past Lady Dogs in physical game

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Volleyball makes statement at Tip-Off

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Middle school student earns black belt

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish steams by Havre for BNSF trophy

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

New season, new chapter for Bulldog soccer

Bulldog soccer opens a new chapter this season with fresh faces leading the team on both the pitch and the sideline.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lady Bulldog soccer draws from experience

Lady Bulldog soccer is poised for another successful season with a strong group of returning starters highlighting a talent-laden roster.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Classic piano to be repaired after theater damage

Alpine Theatre Project is paying for thousands of dollars in repairs to a concert-caliber grand piano after it was apparently damaged during a recent production at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Marston Fire scorches more than 3,000 acres

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Theater group repairs damaged Steinway piano

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Land deal targets 15,000 acres near Whitefish Lake

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Smoke isn't slowing tourist visitation

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Traffic flow, parking changes at schools

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bulldog football enters season with high expectations

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

School budget includes pay raises, new teachers

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Local teen announces candidacy for HD5

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Man faces felony weapon charge

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Group continues push for vote on City Hall

Whitefish’s rejection of a petition to put the City Hall project up to a public vote hasn’t stopped a group from pushing forward with its effort to cap spending on the $14.95 million city facility and attached parking structure.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Musicians collaborate at Festival Amadeus

Festival Amadeus brings top-tier musicians from across the globe to Whitefish each summer to showcase their talents. Often those musicians have never met, much less played together.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Preschool raises funds for employee battling cancer

A Whitefish preschool is rallying around one of it’s employees as she fights cancer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish business traced to Ohio presidential candidate

Reports emerged last week tying a Whitefish-based business to a well-known Republican presidential candidate.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Flathead leads state in visitor spending

The Montana tourism industry continues to boom with visitor spending reaching new levels.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Deep pool of applicants for Whitefish School Board vacancy

Whitefish School District has fielded a deep pool of eight applicants to fill a vacancy on its school board.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Skate season compressed in Whitefish

For years, local ice skating programs have pushed to bring year-round ice to Whitefish, but recently the city parks board delivered a debilitating blow to those ambitions by voting to cap the ice season at eight months.

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

Mystery author to sign books at the Festival of the Arts

After more than two decades of working fraud cases for the government, Marilyn Jax knows a thing or two about how a lengthy investigation unfolds.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Mystery author to sign books at the Festival of the Arts

After more than two decades of working fraud cases for the government, Marilyn Jax knows a thing or two about how a lengthy investigation unfolds.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

High school changes suspension policy

Whitefish High School is changing its discipline policy to keep suspended students on campus.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Cyclists escape fire, take refuge in Whitefish

A group of cyclists riding across the country found refuge in Whitefish after the Reynolds Creek Wildfire forced their evacuation from Glacier National Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Classified workers reach agreement with school district

The Whitefish School District and the Classified Employee Association have agreed on a two-year collective bargaining agreement.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Mystery author taps into career as investigator

After more than two decades of working fraud cases for the government, Marilyn Jax knows a thing or two about how a lengthy investigation unfolds.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish rejects petition for City Hall vote

The city of Whitefish has rejected a petition calling for a public vote on the City Hall project, a move that effectively kills the opposition’s effort to cap spending on the $14.95 million city facility and attached parking structure.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Jacobson wins Senior Am golf title

Whitefish golfer Karen Jacobson rallied to win the Montana State Women’s Senior Amateur Championship last weekend at Canyon River Golf Club in Missoula.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Judge OK's gated community in Whitefish

A Whitefish subdivision will be allowed to close its roads to the public despite the city’s efforts to prohibit gated communities.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish track damage

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Ice Den skating season capped at 8 months

The long-fought effort to bring summer skating to the Stumptown Ice Den has been put on ice, leaving a large contingent of local hockey players and figure skaters frustrated and scratching their heads.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hospitals to study expanded collaboration

The two hospitals serving the Flathead Valley have created a joint task force to study how the facilities can expand on their collaborative efforts.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Green hired as WMS Dean of Students

Curtis Green has been hired to take on the newly created Dean of Students position at Whitefish Middle School.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

14U All-Stars take state championship

The Glacier Babe Ruth 14U baseball club — the same team that earned a trip to the Babe Ruth World Series last summer as 13-year-olds — is making another deep post-season run.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Middle school tweaks policy on smartphones, leggings

Students at Whitefish Middle School will be allowed to use smartphones, iPads and other internet-based technology this coming school year in all classrooms.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Twins on tear heading into playoffs

The Glacier Twins A squad secured the top record in the conference after a strong finish to the regular season last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Forum looks at improving local government

Both praises and frustrations with the city were publicly aired last week at a forum asking residents to share their thoughts on the good, bad and sometimes ugly aspects of local government.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Median price for a home in Whitefish tops $300,000

The median price for a home in Whitefish has crested the $300,000 mark for the first time since the housing market crashed.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish runners strong at Missoula Marathon

Whitefish was represented by a strong contingent of runners at Sunday’s Missoula Marathon, one of the largest races in the state.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Another 66 condos planned for Monterra development

Another 66 units are proposed to be built at the Monterra condominium development on the south end of Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man faces second felony assault charge

A Whitefish man is facing his second felony assault with a weapon charge of the past six months.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Baseball Lauer

Libby's Erik Lauer reaches for a tag at second base in a game against the Glacier Twins A on Wednesday, July 8 in Whitefish.

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Baseball Wisdom

Libby's Taylor Wisdom knocks down a blooper in right field during a conference game against the Glacier Twins A in Whitefish July 8.

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Low scores at Fourth golf tourney

Washington golfer Bob Conrad carded a 14-under-par to easily win the 79th annual Earl Hunt Memorial Fourth of July golf tournament at Whitefish Lake Golf Club.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Police search for suspect in Whitefish stabbing

Whitefish Police are searching for a suspect involved in a late-night stabbing last week near downtown.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish philanthropist backs initiative to stop City Hall project

Whitefish philanthropist Richard Atkinson has come forward as one of the residents leading an effort to put the City Hall project up to a public vote.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Deitz beats the heat to win Lake Run 10K

Whitefish’s Jacob Deitz beat the heat and held off the field to post the fastest time of the day in the 10K race at the annual Whitefish Lake Run on Saturday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fireworks organizers take steps to prevent another barge fire

After two consecutive years of the pyrotechnics barge catching fire during the Fourth of July display at City Beach, event organizers think they may have a solution figured out.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish police ramp up Fourth patrols

There are more fatalities on Montana highways in July than in any other month, with Fourth of July being one of the most deadly holidays of the year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Weekend heat wave has fire crews on edge

Already dry conditions in Western Montana are poised to get even crispier this weekend as a surge of record hot weather pushes into the region.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Petition against City Hall expected mid-July

A group is moving forward with its pursuit of a ballot initiative to put the City Hall project up to a public vote.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Local teen joins group cycling across U.S. to benefit veterans

There have been plenty of flat tires, missed turns, falls, mechanical issues, cold mornings, sizzling days and even a few rounds of vomiting on the side of a highway.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Lake unusually warm for mid-June

Beach-goers might be enjoying the unusually warm water of Whitefish Lake this June, but the early spike in temperature could have big impacts on aquatic life.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Historic Whitefish church being renovated

One of Whitefish’s historic landmarks is getting a facelift.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Trans-global cyclist stops in Whitefish

London to New Zealand to Alaska to the tip of South America. That’s the convoluted route Adam Glover has chosen for his multi-year quest to bicycle around the world.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Group wants public vote on City Hall project

A group of Whitefish residents are seeking to establish a law that would require a public vote before the city can move forward with building a new City Hall and parking structure.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Teen drafts initiative to allow teachers to carry guns

“The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Microdistillery planned for Wisconsin Avenue

A new microdistillery planned for Whitefish continues to search for a home and now has its sights set on Wisconsin Avenue.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Mountain Resort plans pass-holder appreciation day

Whitefish Mountain Resort is showing gratitude for its thousands of winter season-pass holders with a day of free summer activities on the mountain.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Suspense novel centers on Glacier Park

Most crime novels take place in the shadows of skyscrapers where seasoned detectives follow a trail of blood through the dark alleyways of New York City, London or Paris.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

WHS celebrates class of 2015

Angst, tears, but mostly smiles filled the Whitefish High School gym Saturday afternoon at the school’s 101st commencement ceremony.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish hires new girls hoops coach

The reigning coach of the year in Class C girls basketball has been hired to lead the Lady Bulldogs next season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ex-officer and city reach settlement

A former Whitefish police officer has reached a settlement agreement with the city of Whitefish in a dispute over his dismissal from the department in 2013.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New bus service connects Whitefish to Glacier Park

A new bus service connecting Whitefish to Glacier National Park is set to begin this summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Lacrosse U15 wins state title

The Flathead Lacrosse U15 team rallied to defeat a feisty Helena club 10-6 to win the state championship last weekend in Billings.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

WHS senior thrives under jazz spotlight

Stan Getz, Chick Corea and Charlie Parker. It’s these jazz legends that inspire Rmi Strauser to put in the hours sharpening a craft that demands a complicated mix of technical perfection and abstract creativity.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Recycling expanded at Whitefish locations

More recyclable materials are now being accepted at Whitefish drop-off locations.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish City Councilor Anderson resigns

Whitefish City Councilor John Anderson turned in his resignation Wednesday morning.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

School district takes over middle school football

The Whitefish School District is taking over operation of the middle school football program.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Girls doubles make quarterfinals at State A

Both of Whitefish’s doubles teams made it to the quarterfinals in the State A girls tennis tournament last week in Missoula.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sweet Peaks takes over City Beach concessions

The folks at Sweet Peaks who brought scoops of homemade ice cream to downtown Whitefish are expanding their reach all the way to Whitefish Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish sends two doubles teams to state

One team is athletic and aggressive, the other more calculated and refined. Both are going to state.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Boys tennis second in Northwest A

Every serve mattered. Every volley counted.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Hunt named Legacy Partners chairwoman

Leslie Hunt was witness to the building boom of the early 2000s in Whitefish as acres of open land quickly transitioned to new subdivisions. Areas where she once hiked just outside of town were being threatened by constant proposals for development.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Mrs. Whitefish' brings awareness to needs of veterans

Entering a beauty pageant has never been on Katie Billi’s radar. Elk hunting and riding horses are more in her wheelhouse than fashion runways and tiaras.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Streibich signs with Macalester

The Bulldogs top senior receiver Jack Streibich is headed to play Division III college football at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Finalists selected for Whitefish superintendent

Four finalists for the Whitefish School District superintendent position have been selected for interviews beginning next week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Whitefish toy store celebrates 20 years

Not much has changed at Imagination Station since the toy store opened in 1995 in downtown Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Twins sweep Missoula and Belgrade

Jesse Walburn scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh frame Sunday to extend the Glacier Twins winning streak to six games.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Fyall, Peterson lead Lady Dogs at net

Katie Fyall and Anna Peterson dominated at No. 1 doubles, but it wasn’t enough for the Lady Dogs to overcome a strong Columbia Falls team Thursday in a Northwest A dual.

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Whitefish softball grinds out first win

The Whitefish softball team rallied for its first win of the season Monday in a thrilling 19-14 victory at Eureka.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Whitefish boys third at Archie Roe

Whitefish held its own against a stacked field at the Archie Roe Invitational track meet on Saturday at Legends Stadium in Kalispell.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

School board write-in votes won't count

Joan Vetter Ehrenberg’s last-hour effort to earn a spot on the Whitefish School Board was over before it began.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Vetter Ehrenberg enters school board election as write-in

With less than 48 hours before ballots are due, Joan Vetter Ehrenberg has entered the Whitefish School Board election as a write-in candidate.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Whitefish boys blank Cats in final home dual

The Bulldogs played near perfect tennis Thursday in blanking Columbia Falls 7-0 for a Northwest A dual win in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Ten Lakes plan cuts bike and snowmobile access

A proposed travel plan for the Ten Lakes area north of Whitefish has sparked criticism from both the local snowmobile and mountain bike communities.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Benedict named Whitefish girls soccer coach

The Whitefish girls soccer team will enter the 2015 season with a familiar face at the helm.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Twins baseball opens season with high expectations

The seniors in the Glacier Twins club house have elevated expectations this season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Bill to raise resort tax limit likely dead

A bill before the state Legislature to give resort communities the option to raise the resort tax an additional 1 percent is probably dead for now.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Meet trustee candidate Pat Jarvi

The job isn’t quite done for Pat Jarvi. After 14 years of service on the Whitefish School Board, Jarvi has decided to run one more time for re-election.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Meet trustee candidate Marquerite Kaminski

Marguerite Kaminski wants to challenge the Whitefish School Board with fresh ideas.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Meet trustee candidate Bob Auerbach

In Bob Auerbach’s estimation, local school boards are the most powerful governing body in the country. Establishing a solid foundation for the next generation of leaders is paramount.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Entrepreneur academy helps students launch business

The trio from the start-up company Appleholics prepared for 26 weeks before jumping into the “shark tank.” Not only did they survive the scrutiny of a pair of local investors, they walked away with a cool $1,000 to help launch their candied apple business.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Ferda retiring after 34 years as physical education teacher

He’s taught more than 3,000 teens how to drive and countless children the value of living an active and healthy lifestyle.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Swim team renewed for second season

The Whitefish-Columbia Falls swim team will return for a second season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Boys tennis makes statement at Polson

The Whitefish boys tennis team made a statement last weekend in taking two duals against top-tier teams.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Old Whitefish hospital will be demolished

The graffiti covered and boarded up shell of the former North Valley Hospital building in Whitefish will soon be coming down.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Lady Dogs led by doubles teams

Whitefish’s top doubles duo of Anna Peterson and Katie Fyall rallied for a three-set win Saturday to help lift the Lady Dogs over Polson 5-2 in a Northwest A dual.

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Whitefish relays strong at Iceberg Invite

The Whitefish boys swept the relay races en route to winning Iceberg Invite in Columbia Falls on Saturday.

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Girls tennis starts season on fire

The Lady Bulldog tennis team opened its season on fire last week. Whitefish went 3-0 in team duals, notching victories over Columbia Falls, Libby and Bigfork.

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Dogs slice through wind at Cut Bank

Whitefish boys tennis has a better idea of where it stands among the ranks of Class A after an impressive weekend at the Cut Bank Invitational.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Resort ends ski season with solid visitor numbers

There was a decidedly optimistic attitude among skiers who hit the slopes Sunday for closing day at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Whitefish woman admits to driving high on meth with child in car

A Whitefish woman has admitted to driving while on a two-day methamphetamine bender with her 4-year-old daughter in the vehicle.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Man denies stealing cash from Subway

A Kalispell man is denying charges that he stole thousands of dollars in cash from the Subway sandwich shop in Whitefish while an employee at the store.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Man admits embezzling from Whitefish bike shop

A Whitefish man has admitted to stealing more than $11,000 from a local bicycle shop over a two-year period.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

93 West road work resumes April 13

Work on the Highway 93 reconstruction project in Whitefish is set to resume on Monday, April 13.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Boys clobber Cats in tennis season opener

The young and talented Bulldog tennis team opened the season Thursday with a commanding 7-0 victory at Columbia Falls.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Three candidates enter trustee election

Three candidates are running for two open trustee seats on the Whitefish School Board.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Shopko on pace for September opening

Renovation work is well underway at the Mountain Mall as crews make space for a new Shopko Hometown store that is expected to open sometime in September.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Track teams reload with speed

Whitefish enters the 2015 track and field season with as much depth as it’s had in years.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Dogs earn Northwest A hoops honors

Bulldog basketball had three players named to the Northwest A All-Conference team.

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Forest projects aim to keep fire out of watersheds

Two key watersheds that contribute to the Whitefish municipal water supply are set to benefit from a pair of wildfire fuels reduction projects.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Probation violations put former Whitefish man behind bars

A former Whitefish resident who assaulted a man with a Pabst Blue Ribbon beer bottle is now behind bars for violating the conditions of his parole.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New owner at popular Whitefish pizza place

Fresh dough baking in the oven and homemade marinara simmering on the stove — these are the aromas of a perfect business opportunity for Jersey Boys new owner Jelisa Guy.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Stone leads Whitefish softball team

New Whitefish softball coach Ron Stone is optimistic he can turn the tide for the struggling program.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Two candidates enter trustee election as deadline nears

Two candidates so far have decided to run for a pair of open seats on the Whitefish School Board as the March 26 filing deadline approaches.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Former Flathead man dies in climbing accident

Strong in the mountains, full of positive energy and forever humble.

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Whitefish snowboarders take overall titles in Classic

A pair of Whitefish snowboarders stood atop the podium with palm tree trophies in hand after two days of fierce racing last weekend at the 16th annual Nate Chute Classic.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Zinke fires warning at Amtrak

Bipartisan legislation to continue federal funding for Amtrak was passed by the U.S. House last week, but not before Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke riled rail supporters with a vote to totally defund the service.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Group studies Muldown renovation

Funding a major renovation at Muldown Elementary is likely to go before voters next year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Howke reaches hunter education milestone

The proud smile of a young hunter with their first deer has always been the ultimate payoff for Leonard Howke. It’s what has kept him excited about teaching hunter education for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for the last 50 years.

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Orozco resigns as Whitefish superintendent

Whitefish superintendent Kate Orozco has turned in her resignation after four years leading the school district.

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Whitefish to vote on school levy

Whitefish School District is asking voters to approve a $39,470 operations levy in the upcoming election.

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Woman admits to credit card theft to buy jewelry

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Nate Chute races competitive for a cause

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Man denies Christmas Eve brawl

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Work set to begin on downtown hotel

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Skiers impress with medal haul at YSL Championships

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Student finds voice in poetry contest

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Orozco finalist for Spokane superintendent opening

Whitefish School District superintendent Kate Orozco is a finalist for a superintendent job in Spokane, Wash.

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Mayor Muhlfeld addresses state of the city

Whitefish mayor John Muhlfeld is quick to acknowledge the full plate of issues facing the city as he settles into the final year of his first term.

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City looks to clarify zoning practice

Whitefish is looking to clarify its zoning standards after the city was challenged on its use of planned unit development overlays.

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Dogs take fourth at Northwest A tourney

A roller-coaster season for the Whitefish boys basketball team ended with a dip at the Northwest A divisional tournament.

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Final Winter Classic this week

The 30th and final edition of the Whitefish Winter Classic runs March 5-8 in Whitefish.

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Whitefish girls hoops coach Peters resigns

Whitefish girls basketball coach Clint Peters has stepped down after two seasons leading the varsity team.

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Railway cleanup project focus of meeting

Plans for cleanup work at a state Superfund site on BNSF Railway property in Whitefish will be the focus of a public meeting March 12.

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Microdistillery planned for downtown Whitefish

Another microdistillery and tasting room is planning to open in Whitefish.

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Whitefish man denies strangling girlfriend

A Whitefish man is denying charges that he strangled his girlfriend to the point of unconsciousness after an argument.

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Man admits to punching police chief

A Columbia Falls man has admitted to punching the Whitefish police chief in the nose during a Halloween scuffle.

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No. 3 Dogs face Polson in divisional opener

The Whitefish boys basketball enters the Northwest A divisional tournament as the No. 3 seed after a tough 52-41 loss at Polson on Saturday.

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Bircher reflects on 30 years as lift mechanic

Oly Bircher has a direct view of Big Mountain from his property up Haskill Basin. On a clear day, he can see the crossarms of Chair 1 glimmering in the sun as the lift spins thousands of skiers an hour to the summit.

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Lady Dogs No. 5 seed at divisional

The Whitefish girls basketball team enters the Northwest A divisional tournament this week as the No. 5 seed.

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Fuller returns to coach Whitefish volleyball

The most decorated volleyball coach in Whitefish High School history is returning to lead the Lady Bulldogs once again.

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Foundation launches new fundraising challenge

Whitefish Community Foundation’s flock of rubber ducks has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local nonprofits over the past six years. But those cute quackers will soon be looking for a new home as the foundation retires its annual Duck Derby in favor of a new fundraising challenge.

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New townhouses planned for Edgewood Place

A new townhouse project is proposed for undeveloped land on Edgewood Place in Whitefish.

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Grizzlies baseball roster taking shape

A blanket of snow still covers the baseball diamond at Memorial Field, but the upstart Glacier Grizzlies roster already is beginning to take shape.

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Prestegaard makes podium at state wrestling

Whitefish wrestling senior Judah Prestegaard battled his way to a podium finish at the State A wrestling tournament last weekend in Billings to lead an impressive team performance.

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Cats sink Dogs with hot shooting

Whitefish’s conference winning streak was snapped at three after running into hot-shooting Columbia Falls on Saturday.

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Bill names tree wells as inherent risk of skiing

The Montana Legislature has passed a bill that defines tree wells as one of the inherent dangers of skiing.

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Swimmers cap debut season at state

The Whitefish swim team capped its debut season with a promising effort at the All-Class State meet last weekend in Missoula.

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Whitefish man denies downtown stabbing

A Whitefish man is denying charges that he stabbed another man after a late night argument in an alley behind a Central Avenue bar.

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Farrens resigns as girls soccer coach

Whitefish girls soccer coach Wendy Farrens has resigned from her post after four seasons leading the Lady Bulldogs.

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Boys vault to 2nd in league

Whitefish led from wire to wire to earn a 49-41 conference win at Libby on Friday.

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Dogs send eight to state wrestling

Whitefish will send eight wrestlers to the State A tournament this weekend in Billings after a strong showing at the Northwest A Divisional tournament.

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Byrd to coach Columbia Falls soccer team

Whitefish boys soccer coach O’Brien Byrd is swapping green and gold for red and blue.

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Bierstube deck demolished due to structural concerns

Après-ski at Whitefish Mountain Resort will be a bit less sunny this season after the deck of a popular bar was demolished due to safety concerns.

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Bestselling author spreads anti-bullying message

New York Times bestselling author Jay Asher says he doesn’t like sad books. Yet, it’s his young adult novel about bullying and suicide that has resonated deeply with schools across the country.

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Girls rally too late in loss to Polson

A desperate fourth-quarter rally wasn’t enough to lift the Whitefish girls basketball team in a 45-36 loss to Polson on Saturday.

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Middle weights power Dogs at Class A Duals

A strong performance from the middle weights was the difference for Whitefish at the Class A duals in Belgrade. The Dogs topped Hamilton, Lewistown, Anaconda and Belgrade to take four of its six duals on the weekend.

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93 West plan up for final review

A new land-use plan for the Highway 93 West corridor in Whitefish continues to be met with mixed reviews as it heads to City Council.

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Agreement reached in dispute over apartment complex

Neighbors of a proposed apartment complex on U.S. 93 South have reached an agreement with the developers over a disputed zone change.

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Dogs grind out win over Polson

The Whitefish boys basketball team took four charging calls in the final period of a gritty Northwest A victory over Polson on Saturday.

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Plans denied for Iron Horse 'welcome center'

Plans for a “welcome center” at the entrance to the Iron Horse neighborhood in Whitefish were turned down last week by the City Planning Board.

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Planning board OK's downtown hotel

Plans for a new hotel in downtown Whitefish will go before City Council next month with a recommendation of approval from the City Planning Board.

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Lady Dogs clawed by Kats

The Whitefish girls basketball team couldn’t keep pace with the hot shooting Wildkats in a 72-23 loss at Columbia Falls on Saturday.

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Dogs look to rebound after rivalry blowout

A tough week for the Whitefish boys basketball team was accentuated in a blowout loss at rival Columbia Falls.

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City denies permit for Carnival rail jam

For the second consecutive year, Whitefish city officials have denied Great Northern Brewing Company a special permit to hold an event during Winter Carnival.

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Brewery's Carnival plan rejected again

For the second consecutive year, Whitefish city officials have denied Great Northern Brewing Co. a special permit to hold an event during Winter Carnival.

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Streibich leads Dogs past Lions

Whitefish senior Jack Streibich exploded for 27 points to lead the boys basketball team to a non-conference win at Eureka last week.

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Lady Dogs drop two at home

The Whitefish girls basketball team dropped a pair of close non-conference contests last week despite solid scoring efforts.

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Ticket sales dip at WHS sporting events

The Whitefish School District spent more money than it took in hosting athletic events last year.

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Volleyball, softball coaches resign

Whitefish High School has two coaching vacancies to fill after the head volleyball coach and head softball coach resigned this winter.

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Lady Dogs impress at swim meet

A strong day in the pool from Sarah Perez and Sonja Ring led the Whitefish girls swim team to a sixth place finish at the Kalispell Invite on Saturday.

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Building business booming in Whitefish

New homes are going up in Whitefish at a pace not seen in nearly a decade.

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Buzzer-beater sinks Dogs on the road

The Whitefish boys basketball team suffered a pair of losses last week, no thanks to a cold shooting night and a half-court buzzer-beater.

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Lady Dogs slip at Bigfork, Frenchtown

The Whitefish girls basketball team struggled on the road last week, taking defeats at Bigfork and Frenchtown.

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Groups push Whitefish for non-discrimination law

A pair of Montana human rights groups are encouraging Whitefish to pass a law that protects residents and visitors from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Winter Carnival theme honors veterans

Expect plenty of red, while and blue at this year’s Whitefish Winter Carnival.

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City snow plows working 24 hours a day

City plow crews met their match Monday as feet of snow piled up in Whitefish.

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Whitefish considers non-discrimination ordinance

A pair of Montana human rights groups are encouraging Whitefish to pass a law that protects residents and visitors from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Whitefish ski resort records busiest day ever

Local powderhounds turned out in hordes Sunday to ski knee-deep cold smoke blanketing the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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Empire Builder gets back on schedule

Amtrak’s Empire Builder passenger train service will soon be back on its normal schedule with more convenient arrival and departure times in Whitefish.

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Community radio enthusiast launches Internet station in Whitefish

Eric Waier first found an interest in community radio on a lonely highway through Wyoming. He was driving to Jackson Hole late at night flipping through radio stations when he tuned into KHOL.

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Seventh Street residents sound off on rebuild

West Seventh Street residents came out in droves to a recent meeting to chime in on the future landscape of their neighborhood as a massive road reconstruction project looms.

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Decision on new hotel pushed back

A number of questions about a new hotel planned for downtown Whitefish surfaced last week after the City Planning Board took an initial look at the project.

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2015 football schedule released

Five of Whitefish’s nine football games next season will come against teams that made the 2014 playoffs.

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Lady Dogs cool off against Libby

The Whitefish girls basketball team couldn’t find its shooting touch in a lopsided conference loss to Libby on Friday at home.

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Council to review downtown 24-hour fitness center

A 24-hour fitness center planned for downtown Whitefish has been given a recommendation of approval from the City Planning Board.

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Bowerman, Quimby take titles at Buzz Lucey

Whitefish wrestling returned from the Buzz Lucey Invitational in Eureka on Saturday with a pair of individual champions.

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Dogs' fast pace wears down Libby

AJ Wetsch dropped 24 points as Whitefish fended off the hot-shooting Libby Loggers on Friday night to score its first conference win of the season.

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Community radio station broadcasts from Whitefish

Eric Waier first found an interest in community radio on a lonely highway through Wyoming. He was driving to Jackson Hole late at night flipping through radio stations when he tuned into KHOL.

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Lady Dogs ride hoops winning streak

It’s been a long time since the Lady Dogs have gone on a winning streak. Since the 2009 season, in fact.

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Whitefish wrestling pins Libby

Whitefish wrestling scored its first dual win of the season last week with a gutsy performance against Libby.

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New pro baseball team eyes Whitefish

An upstart professional baseball league has reached a tentative agreement to bring a franchise to Whitefish next spring.

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24-hour fitness center looks to move downtown

A 24-hour fitness center could soon open in downtown Whitefish.

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Greenhouse campaign hits halfway mark

Seventy-six days and counting.

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Nobody hurt in Whitefish explosion

A crew of construction workers were thanking their lucky stars Thursday morning after a large propane explosion shook Whitefish awake but left no injuries and minimal damage in its wake.

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Dogs go 2-0 at Tip-Off Tourney

Defensive intensity opened up the offense as Whitefish’s boys basketball team went 2-0 at the annual Tip-Off Tournament last weekend in Missoula.

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Muldown earns grant for computer programming

Reading, writing, arithmetic — and computer programming.

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Propane explosion shakes Whitefish

A crew of construction workers were thanking their lucky stars Thursday morning after a large propane explosion shook Whitefish awake, but amazingly left no injuries and minimal damage in its wake.

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Volunteers keep packs full of healthy options

A program designed to meet the needs of at-risk children in Whitefish by providing healthy snacks on the weekends and school breaks is busier than ever.

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Lady Dogs hang with Bravettes

The Lady Bulldogs took to the hardwood Friday with an air of confidence and an attitude that this basketball season will be different.

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Dogs run out of gas against Flathead

Whitefish held its own in a physical battle with Flathead on Friday in the season-opener for both teams, but ultimately fizzled at the end.

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Coffee roast brews dollars for snack program

The first student dashes through the door at Whitefish Foursquare Church just seconds after the final bell at the middle school across the street. Another two follow just moments later.

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Upscale hotel proposed for downtown Whitefish

Design plans for an upscale “mountain modern” hotel in downtown Whitefish have emerged as the project goes up for public review this month.

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Whitefish racks up All-State football honors

Seven Bulldogs have been selected for the Class A All-State football team, the most of any team in Class A.

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Bike path, expanded retail highlight plan update

Proposed updates to Whitefish’s Downtown Master Plan range from expanding retail shopping to a total reconfiguration of Spokane Avenue with a protected bike path.

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Girls basketball deep with athletic guards

The Lady Bulldog basketball team looks as promising as it has in years with depth on the roster, athleticism — and the ability to put the ball in the basket.

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Seniors ready to lead wrestling team

The Whitefish wrestling team is expecting to be right in the mix this season with a solid group of seniors leading the way.

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Backcountry concerns focus of Flower Point chat

It will be easier than ever this winter for skiers at Whitefish Mountain Resort to access backcountry powder just beyond resort boundaries.

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Roche leads Saints on championship hunt

Carroll College football coach Mike Van Diest once described quarterback Mac Roche as his “diamond in the rough.”

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City crafts non-discrimination resolution

A non-discrimination resolution is set to go before Whitefish City Council at its next meeting.

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Fight at Whitefish Mountain resort gets national spotlight

Two members of the Big Mountain Club have resigned following an altercation on the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort, and the ski resort is out to set the record straight about the incident that has garnered national attention.

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Big Mountain Club responds to accusations

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Maroons smash Dogs in semifinals

Butte Central’s smash mouth running game had its way with Whitefish on a frigid playoff Saturday at Memorial Field.

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Whitefish firefighters train for railroad disaster

Firefighters with the Whitefish Fire Department spent last week spraying blazing oil trains during a simulated exercise at the Security and Emergency Response Training Center in Pueblo, Colo.

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Whitefish players named to soccer All-State

Five Whitefish soccer players have been selected for the Class A All-State team.

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Couple takes over Whitefish chiropractic office

Jesse and Angie Wathan knew it was time to leave their Iowa roots when a power company began planning to build a nuclear facility across the road from their 250 acre farm.

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KM Ranch paving plan scrapped

A petition to pave 6 miles of KM Ranch Road was scrapped last week, but the dust from a bitter neighborhood rift has yet to settle.

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Distillery proposed for Whitefish warehouse

A new microdistillery and tasting room is proposed for a vacant warehouse on Baker Avenue in Whitefish.

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Dogs prepare for Maroons in semifinals

Only four teams are left standing in what has been a wild Class A football playoffs.

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Foundation awards $750,000 in grants

The giving keeps growing at Whitefish Community Foundation.

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School hits fundraising mark for arts and tech center

Fundraising for construction of the new arts and technology center at Whitefish High School has hit its goal following a blitz of major donations last week.

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Whitefish police chief roughed up in Halloween assault

Whitefish Police Chief Bill Dial was left with a pair of black eyes and a broken nose after he was allegedly assaulted by a Columbia Falls man on Halloween night.

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Mixed-use building going up in Railway District

A new mixed-use building going up in the Railway District will offer retail space and apartments.

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Local 'think tank' leader arrested in Budapest

Prominent white nationalist and Whitefish resident Richard Spencer was arrested and detained in Budapest, Hungry last month after attempting to host a conference that was condemned by the Hungarian government.

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Spikers meet Polson in Divisional opener

Whitefish opens the Northwest A divisional volleyball tournament Friday morning with a match against Polson.

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Ski club's gear swap on Saturday

For more than 40 years, Big Mountain Ski Club has focused on getting local families to the ski slopes.

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Lieser 'honored' to represent Whitefish again

Whitefish Democrat Ed Lieser is going back to the Montana Legislature for second term. The incumbent garnered 55 percent of the vote Nov. 4 in House District 5 to defeat Republican challenger Doug Adams.

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Zinke 'optimistic' in election victory

Whitefish Republican Ryan Zinke handily defeated Democrat John Lewis in the race or Montana’s lone seat in the U.S. House. Zinke garnered 55 percent of the statewide vote Nov. 4 and led in all but six counties.

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Whitefish girls second at state XC meet

Whitefish’s girls cross-country team snagged second place at the State A meet in Helena Saturday with four runners in the top-25.

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Whitefish struggles to provide workforce housing

Jason and Abby Forrest began to test the waters of Whitefish’s housing market shortly after the arrival of their first child three years ago.

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93 West road work wraps up for season Nov. 15

Phase 2 of the massive Highway 93 West reconstruction project is halfway complete as the end of road work season nears.

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Storybook focuses on lost art of listening

Put down the cell phone, log off Facebook, and listen — really listen.

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Dogs still outside top-5 in latest football poll

No teams from the Northwest A cracked the top-5 of the latest Associated Press Class A football power poll.

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Boys soccer held scoreless in semifinal loss

The Whitefish boys soccer season came to an end Saturday after a tough 0-3 loss at Belgrade in the State A semifinals.

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Girls soccer bounced in semis

The Lady Bulldog soccer team was eliminated from the State A playoffs on Saturday after a tough 3-0 loss to Laurel.

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Dogs blank Libby to go 4-0 in conference play

Whitefish wrapped up a perfect run through Northwest A play with a 45-0 win over Libby on Friday night at the Dog Pound.

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Kalispell men sentenced for poaching deer on Farm to Market

Two Kalispell men have been sentenced for illegally killing 10 whitetail deer in the Farm to Market Road area last winter. The deer were shot at night, out of season, and left to waste.

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Ling hat trick rallies boys soccer

The season was slipping away. Trailing 3-1 in the first-round State A playoff match Saturday against Hamilton — the Bulldogs needed something heroic.

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Major grant boosts fundraising for Beaver Lakes easement

The push to wrap up fundrasing for a conservation and recreation easement in the Beaver Lakes area received a major lift Monday.

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Apartment project clears planning board

A 60-unit apartment complex proposed for U.S. 93 South is a step closer to breaking ground.

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Dogs clinch football conference championship

Whitefish clinched the Northwest A conference championship on Friday with a 35-9 win at Frenchtown. It’s the first conference title for the Bulldogs since 2002.

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Mixed martial arts gym takes aim at bullies

No more bullies. That’s the mantra at Straight Blast Gym in Whitefish.

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Whitefish girls upset top-seed Hamilton

The Lady Bulldogs always seem to rise to the occasion come playoff time — no matter where they are penciled in on the bracket.

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Barbecue sparks house fire near Whitefish

A hot charcoal grill is likely the cause of a fire that ripped through a house on Farm to Market Road near Whitefish early Friday morning.

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State restricts motorized use on Whitefish River

The state Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved a non-motorized designation for a stretch of the Whitefish River.

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Bulldogs outmuscle Park High

Whitefish simply took care of business Friday in thumping outmatched Park High 52-15 for a non-conference win Saturday at home.

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Dogs to play for first conference title since 2002

Whitefish football can lock down the Northwest A conference title on Friday with a win at Frenchtown. The Bulldogs haven’t won the conference since 2002.

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Girls soccer earns No. 3 seed

The Whitefish girls soccer team enters the Class A state playoffs as the No. 3 seed after a heart-wrenching loss at rival Columbia Falls on Saturday.

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Just for kicks

Haley Nicholson is just naturally adept at kicking a ball. Whether it’s on the soccer pitch or football gridiron, the petite Whitefish High School sophomore is nearly always on target.

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Boys soccer wins Northwest A title

It’s been a roller-coaster season for the Whitefish boys soccer team. Contenders one week, flat the next.

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Whitefish looks to regulate helicopters landing in town

Whitefish is taking steps to ban private helicopters from landing within residential neighborhoods.

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County studies future planning in rural Whitefish

Changes in rural Whitefish are on the horizon as Flathead County considers its options for planning and zoning in the former “doughnut” area.

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Boys find rhythm

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Lady Dogs keep fighting

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Multiple bears roaming town

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Girls split matches

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Fire chief asks to be reassigned

The top administrators at the Whitefish Fire Department swapped job titles unexpectedly last week.

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Costs mount for downtown plan update

The cost of updating Whitefish’s Downtown Master Plan continues to mount.

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False alarm fees and fines set

Whitefish has established registration fees and fines attached to a new law that addresses false burglar and fire alarms that have become an ongoing challenge for first responders in the city.

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Lady Dogs fade against Broncs

The Lady Bulldog volleyball team is still looking for its first conference win after a tough loss at home Thursday to Frenchtown.

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Golf teams primed for divisional

The Whitefish golf teams are peaking as the Northwest A divisional tournament quickly approaches.

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Lady Dogs push into conference lead

The Lady Bulldogs hold a narrow edge atop the Northwest A standings after a 5-0 victory at winless Libby on Saturday.

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Dogs can't catch Corvallis in road loss

Whitefish fell behind early and couldn’t catch up as the Bulldogs (2-2) suffered a 34-26 non-conference loss Friday night at Corvallis.

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Boys soccer gets shutout at Libby

Whitefish’s boys soccer team is clinging to the top spot in the Northwest A after a tie and win in conference play last week.

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Wolverines hockey club makes debut

Whitefish’s new junior hockey club made its debut last weekend, donning burgundy and gold jerseys for the home crowd at the Stumptown Ice Den.

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Johnson nets three in win over state champs

Whitefish’s boys soccer team earned some redemption Friday with an impressive road win at the defending Class A champions in Livingston.

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Belgrade edges Dogs in OT

Another tight battle with Belgrade ended in another tough loss for Whitefish football.

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Tackling concussion awareness from the sideline

A group of leading neuroscientists in Kalispell is changing the game when it comes to sideline recognition of concussions.

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Bulldog football travels to Corvallis

Whitefish hits the road on Friday for a non-conference game at Corvallis.

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Brothers lead fast-growing tech company

It was only four years ago that Travis Taylor left the safety of a corporate job in Denver for a chance at something bigger in Whitefish. It was a calculated risk that’s paid off — big time.

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Girls soccer finds groove on road trip

The Lady Bulldog soccer team returned from a road trip to Bozeman with good results.

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High-tech weather station installed at ski resort

A new automated weather station on the summit of Big Mountain is poised to bring skiers, meteorologists and avalanche forecasters up-to-the-minute conditions this winter.

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City considers using herbicides at popular playground

The City Beach neighborhood in Whitefish has maintained the grounds at Soroptimist Park for years simply by pulling weeds during an annual potluck gathering. The chemical-free tactic kept the park up to city standards while providing peace of mind to residents concerned about the use of herbicides at the popular …

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Devils' keeper stuffs Lady Dogs

Whitefish had a tough nut to crack in Corvallis goalkeeper Kira Doyle. Of the 23 shots the Lady Dogs put on goal, only one found the net as Whitefish suffered a 3-1 loss at home Friday.

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City crafts plan to deal with false alarms

In addressing an ongoing challenge for first responders, Whitefish has adopted a new law that aims to hold property owners and businesses accountable for false security and fire alarms.

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City asks for local hearings on coal trains

Whitefish wants to be included in public hearings concerning coal exports from the Powder River Basin of Eastern Montana.

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Cut Bank course challenges XC teams

Whitefish’s cross-country teams tackled a tough course at Cut Bank last weekend in a non-scoring meet. Bulldog coach Sara Brist said both the boys and girls teams are improving at a nice clip.

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May tosses five TDs in win at Browning

Whitefish dominated Browning on the road Friday to pick up a 48-0 non-conference football win.

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Dogs get rematch with Belgrade on Friday

Whitefish hosts Belgrade on Friday night at the Dawg Pound in a rematch of last season’s quarterfinal playoff game.

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Corvallis clips boys soccer at home

Time ran out on the Whitefish boys soccer team on Friday as a crafty Corvallis team outlasted the Bulldogs in a 4-3 non-conference victory.

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Helicopter landing in town stirs up complaints

A private helicopter that landed next to Dakota Avenue in Whitefish last month has stirred up a debate about non-emergency aircraft landing in residential areas.

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Whitefish asks county to continue joint lakeshore committee

Whitefish has decided to “extend an olive branch” and ask Flathead County to continue with its participation in the City-County Lake and Lakeshore Protection Committee.

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Dogs outlast Blue Ponies in opener

Whitefish opened its football season Saturday with a convincing win at Havre in the annual railroad game.

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Parole denied in 1989 murder case

A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend in Whitefish in 1989 has been denied early release from the Montana State Prison.

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Dogs show quiet confidence on gridiron

Whitefish wants to prove last season’s run to the quarterfinals wasn’t just a flash in the pan. The Bulldogs enter the year quietly confident in building upon the program’s recent emergence as a football threat in the Northwest A.

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Man convicted of 1989 murder up for parole

A man convicted of killing his girlfriend in Whitefish 25 years ago is up for parole and family members of the slain victim are speaking out.

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Ski resort plans backcountry warning signs on Flower Point

Flower Point has long served as a hike-to entry point for backcountry skiers searching for fresh powder in the Canyon Creek area near Big Mountain. The out-of-bounds skiing was a 20 minute boot pack from Whitefish Mountain Resort’s patrolled boundary.

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Record year for resort tax collections

Whitefish’s resort tax collections for fiscal year 2014 reached record-setting levels.

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Six appointed to city planning board

Whitefish’s new planning board is taking shape as the city looks to move past the Supreme Court decision that gave Flathead County jurisdiction over Whitefish’s planning doughnut.

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Boys soccer shows elite fitness as season nears

This season represents a blank canvas for the Whitefish boys soccer team. Gone is the weight of back-to-back state championships and a ridiculous 31-game winning streak the team shouldered most of last season.

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Girls soccer hungry for return to championship match

The Whitefish girls soccer team enters the season hungry to return to the state championship match.

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Townhouses planned for vacant O'Brien lots

Five new townhouses are set to be built at vacant lots on O’Brien Avenue in Whitefish.

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City OKs $40.4 million budget

With little discussion and no public comment, Whitefish City Council on Monday evening unanimously approved a $40.4 million budget for the 2015 fiscal year. The total is an 11.54 increase over last year.

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Haugen Heights subdivision OK'd

A new subdivision in the Old Town neighborhood has been given the green light.

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Bulldogs face rival Cats on homecoming

The upcoming Whitefish High School football season is shaping up to be a ton of fun for Bulldog fans. The 2014 schedule features a match-up with rival Columbia Falls on homecoming, among other classic battles.

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Non-stop flight from Chicago secured for this winter

A new direct flight from Chicago to Glacier Park International Airport is set to take off this winter.

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Allegations made about recycling dumped in landfill

North Valley Refuse is refuting allegations that it deliberately dumps recycled material from Whitefish in the landfill. While the company has launched a full internal investigation into the claims made by a former employee, it says improper sorting and contamination of recyclables is the main reason plastic, paper and aluminum …

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'Dirt Dog' grit lifts Twins to State A title

Resiliency, heart and some “Dirt Dog” grit lifted the Glacier Twins to its first state championship in nearly three decades.

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Muhlfeld earns top-5 finish at Sturgis ultra

Calling it the most mentally challenging and technically demanding race of his life, Whitefish cyclist Clint Muhlfeld battled his way to a top-5 finish at the grueling Tatanka 100 mountain bike race last month in Sturgis, S.D.

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Therapist helps patients become active again

Nothing is more satisfying professionally for Amity Sparks than seeing one of her patients get back on the trails or ski slopes.

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Spencer Mountain timber sale out for bids

The forest surrounding hiking and mountain biking trails on the north side of Spencer Mountain is on the precipice of major change. A 938-acre timber sale on mountain has been put out for bids, with work expected to begin this winter.

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Scott endorses Democrat Schnebel in commissioner race

Flathead County Commissioner Cal Scott, a Republican, has endorsed Democrat Stacey Schnebel as the best candidate to fill his seat on the commission.

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Council mulls over Growth Policy changes

Whitefish City Council is taking its time with the biennial review of the city’s 2007 Growth Policy following the recent Montana Supreme Court decision that gave Flathead County jurisdiction of Whitefish’s planning doughnut.

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Twins head to districts on upswing

The Glacier Twins are peaking at just the right time. Glacier knocked off rival Kalispell A three times last week to set a positive tone heading into the District Tournament.

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Implications of doughnut decision loom

With Flathead County set to resume jurisdiction of the planning doughnut, Whitefish has been left scrambling to maintain some input in how the land directly outside its city limits is managed.

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Big bats lift 12U All-Stars at state tourney

The Whitefish 12U All-Stars snagged second place in the Cal Ripken Baseball state tournament last weekend to earn an invite to the Pacific Northwest district tourney.

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Home construction hot, sales cool off

New construction in Whitefish is heating up with summer.

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Whitefish has new taxi service

Every drive is a new drive.

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No vote on planned Haugen Heights subdivision

No decision has been made on the future of a new subdivision planned on the west side of Whitefish after it was discovered the project might include lots for townhouses or condos.

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Developers, neighbors clash over Big Mountain subdivision

The future of a long-proposed subdivision on Big Mountain remains in the balance as developers and neighbors continue to sort out their differences.

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Boy, family OK after separate river rescues in Glacier Park

Glacier National Park Rangers responded to two water rescue incidents July 15.

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Twins take third at Sapa Johnsrud tourney

The Glacier Twins snapped a mid-season skid with a pair of big wins at the 30th annual Sapa Johnsrud Memorial Tournament.

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Whitefish hoops coach resigns

Whitefish High School’s new boys basketball coach is on the way out before he even coaches a single game.

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Texas Avenue residents rally for sidewalks

Residents along Texas Avenue are rallying to bring sidewalks to the rural Whitefish street.

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Two Bear joins Summer Games

Planning for the Whitefish Summer Games is underway with one of town’s biggest races signing on to anchor the weekend of sporting events.

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Racers brave rain at Lake Run

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New subdivision planned on Haugen Heights

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Resort tax collections up in slowest month

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93 West road work begins this month

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Police shoot mountain lion in town

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Lookout Ridge subdivision in foreclosure

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Trail group makes critical fundraising push

Whitefish Legacy Partners has hit a crucial point in its fundraising efforts for development of the Whitefish Trail. About $750,000 needs to be raised by December to complete a land deal that allowed the trail to pass through the Beaver Lakes area.

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Lodge marina expansion docked

An expansion to the public marina at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is likely dead in the water.

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Quest for adventure leads new Parks director to Whitefish

Four years ago, Maria Butts and her husband Lance did what many people only dream about.

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Walk-off lifts Twins

Solid pitching, key hits and a few lucky breaks helped the Glacier Twins A pick up a 10-8 win Saturday over the Bitterroot Red Sox. The victory gave the Twins (18-7-1) a split in the double header at Memorial Field.

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Gates planned at Grouse Mountain Estates

Grouse Mountain Estates is planning to add permanent gates at each of the subdivision’s entrances.

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Bluegrass festival a hit for Community Center

Out with the lederhosen and Bavarian hats, in with the blue jeans, belt buckles and boots.

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Police: zero tolerance on illegal fireworks

Whitefish police will take a “zero tolerance” approach to illegal use of fireworks during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.

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Dilapidated homes transformed into affordable rentals

A once blighted corner of the Railway District is now home for two Whitefish families.

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City backs remodel of mall

The Mountain Mall is set to receive an infusion of tax dollars to help fund a remodel of its aging façade after Whitefish City Council voted Monday night to assist the project.

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Businesses sound off at neighborhood meetings

A series of neighborhood meetings hosted this month by the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce served as a venue for business and community leaders to sound off on and learn about issues facing the city.

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Commission rejects Whitefish River motor ban

A year-round nonmotorized designation for a stretch of the Whitefish River has been rejected by the state Wildlife and Parks Commission. Instead, a proposed seasonal closure of the waterway to motor boats will go out for public review.

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Compromise offered on nonmotorized river plan

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is proposing a compromise that allows motorized boats continued access to the Whitefish River — at least part of the year. In its recommendation to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission, FWP says a seasonal closure to motorboats from July 5 to Sept. 30 is …

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Sensory deprivation pod comes to Whitefish

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Class of 2014: The track is Marlow's stage

Bulldog track was a part of Marlow Schulz’ life long before she was sprinting her way into the record books. As the daughter of Whitefish track coach Derek Schulz, Marlow was just four months old when she attended her first state track meet.

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Dogs sweep Northwest A track titles

Whitefish easily met and exceeded expectations as the favorites to win the Northwest A divisional track meet last weekend. Both the girls and boys teams returned from Frenchtown with divisional titles, and both will send a legion of athletes to state this week in Butte.

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Bohlinger senate campaign a matter of principle

Former Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger thought his political career was over when he and Gov. Brian Schweitzer left office in 2013.

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Local enters 2,700-mile race to benefit ski museum

It will be a physical and mental endeavor unlike any other Tim Hinderman has faced in a lifetime of athletics.

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Doubles team earns All-State honors

Whitefish netters Caroline Carbo and Heather Luedke surprised the field at the Class A state tennis tournament in Billings to finish on the podium in fifth place.

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City food truck provides kids with free meals

Whitefish’s Parks and Recreation Department has earned a significant grant that will give kids easier access to healthy food this summer.

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Plan to subdivide land near Haskill withdrawn

An application for a subdivision for an open tract of land off East Edgewood Drive has been withdrawn from the county.

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Bulldogs second at tennis divisional

The Bulldog tennis team scratched their way to a second place finish at the Northwest A tournament last week in Kalispell.

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Neighbors silent on new plan for 2nd Street subdivision

It appears that fourth time’s a charm for the developers looking to construct a subdivision along East Second Street.

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WAG Race benefits dog park pond expansion

Nearly 500 runners and their four-legged friends participated in the fifth annual WAG Race on Sunday to benefit the Whitefish dog park.

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Lodge mariana expansion scaled back

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is on track to expand its public marina this summer.

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Class of 2014: Mr. Manager Dakota Boggs

Whitefish senior Dakota Boggs is ready to take on whatever challenges life throws his way after graduation. His high school experience has prepared him well.

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Lady Dogs send five to state tennis

The Lady Bulldogs will send five players to the Class A state tennis tournament in Billings after a strong showing at divisional.

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Terrain Farm committed to growing organic

For more than 20 years, Judy Owsowitz has been working the sandy soil on her organic farm off Farm to Market Road.

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Murdock leaves legacy of land conservancy

Margaret Murdock never wavered on the decision to permanently protect her family’s 250 acres of land on the north side of Whitefish.

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WHS names Downey boys basketball head coach

Whitefish High School has made a big splash in hiring Josh Downey as the new boys basketball coach. Downey coached the Bigfork Vikings to its first state championship last season.

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Dogs tweak roster heading into tennis divisional

Whitefish’s boys tennis team has switched up its roster as it heads into the Northwest A divisional tournament this week with the hopes of sending a few players to state.

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Dogs top Class A team at Archie Roe

Whitefish’s boys and girls track teams led the way among Class A schools at the competitive Archie Roe Invitational on Saturday in Kalispell.

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Meet HD5 candidate Doug Adams

It’s no secret Doug Adams isn’t from Montana. His southern drawl is a dead giveaway every time.

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Meet HD5 candidate John Michael Myers

John Michael Myers is a self-described history buff. He studied history in college and is currently writing a historical fiction novel set in 1920s Butte.

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Whitefish softball outlast Shelby

Whitefish softball put another notch in the win column May 5 with a convincing nonconference victory over Shelby.

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Lady Dogs surge into tennis divisional

The Lady Dogs tennis team will surge into the Northwest A divisional tournament after picking up three dual wins last week.

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Sidewalks being replaced on 93 West project

New sidewalks along a portion of the Highway 93 West reconstruction project are being torn out and replaced this week.

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Orozco interviews for superintendent job in Washington

Whitefish superintendent Kate Orozco was one of four finalists for a superintendent position in Medical Lake, Wash., near Spokane.

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D.C. firm continues fight to save Jesus statue

A Washington D.C. nonprofit law firm is continuing its effort to keep a statue of Jesus on Big Mountain.

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Twins drop doubleheader with Belgrade

The Glacier Twins A dropped an American Legion doubleheader with Belgrade on Saturday at Memorial Field.

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Live baseball concert benefits DREAM Adaptive

It can be an intriguing and sometimes bizarre conversation when Whitefish musician Wayo Hogan describes his vision for a screenplay about the legendary Gashouse Gang baseball team.

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Bulldog tennis keeps rolling in Bitterroot

The Whitefish boys tennis team has put in a ton of time on the court in the last two weeks — and it shows.

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Planning board vacancies stymie meetings

The City-County Planning Board was unable to hear a pair of hot-button issues this month due to lack of a quorum.

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Sign variance OK'd for business in 'doughnut'

A new native plant nursery on the outskirts of Whitefish has received the OK to install a sign along U.S. 93 South.

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On-street parking considered for Jennings, Geddes

Residents along Jennings, Geddes and Good avenues may soon have access to on-street parking.

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Ski resorts plans Base Lodge renovation

Fresh off a record season for skier visits, Whitefish Mountain Resort is ready to pump some of its revenue back into capital improvements.

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Gallery Nights kicks off 10th season

It was 10 years ago that a handful local gallery owners were brought together by a Whitefish Pilot advertising representative to discuss plans for a downtown gallery night.

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American flag stolen from Navy veteran

An American flag topped with a bronze eagle went missing last week from Adam Alexander’s home on Geddes Avenue. He wants it returned.

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First phase of 93 West rebuild wraps up

The first phase of the Highway 93 West reconstruction project is nearly complete. Concrete and landscaping work along West Second Street is scheduled to wrap up in a few weeks.

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Boys tennis battle 'Biblical' winds at Cut Bank

The Whitefish boys tennis team traveled east last week to face some stiff competition and weather at the Cut Bank Invitational.

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Former housing authority director tapped to lead food bank

The former director of Whitefish’s Housing Authority has been tapped to lead the North Valley Food Bank as it takes on a new chapter in its history.

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'Doc' Kauffman treasured as a kind, colorful character

Colorful, opinionated and outspoken — longtime Whitefish physician David Kauffman was known simply as “Doc” around town.

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Boys take first at Frenchtown meet

The Whitefish boys track team cruised to a first-place finish Thursday at the Frenchtown Invitational.

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Girls tennis gain valuable experience at Cut Bank invite

The Whitefish girls tennis team left the Cut Bank Invitational last weekend with a new appreciation for the relatively calm weather found on their home turf.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Dogs fastpitch hangs with top-rated Pirates

Whitefish softball suffered another loss last week, falling 10-0 at Polson Yet, despite being shut out, Whitefish coach Carrie Lamb said the game signaled her team is on the track to playing competitive ball.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Slight bump to season pass prices next winter

Powder hounds eager for next winter can start saving — and paying — now for a 2014-15 season pass to Whitefish Mountain Resort.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Bulldogs dominate Cats in tennis opener

The Whitefish boys tennis team opened the season with an impressive 6-1 dual win over Columbia Falls on Thursday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Lakefront condos planned for land west of City Beach

A triplex is set to be built on the lakefront lot just west of City Beach.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Strong support for plan to ban motors on river

A proposal to designate a section of the Whitefish River as a non-motorized corridor will go before the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission with a strong backing from local residents.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Girls tennis opens with dual win over Kats

The Lady Bulldogs pulled off an impressive 5-2 dual win over Columbia Falls on Thursday to open the tennis season on the right foot.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

New hotel on 93 strip given green light

A new 76-room hotel for the U.S. 93 strip has received the green light to begin construction this July.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Montana wins 14U hockey national title

The Montana Thunderblades 14U hockey team returned from USA Hockey Tier II Youth National Championships last week in New Jersey with a national title in tow.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Whitefish Portrait: Meet neighborhood mechanic Roger Fingar

Roger Fingar has been turning wrenches for as long as he can remember.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Local family tied to Wrigley Field 100th anniversary

Lesley Quigg of Whitefish, along with her sons, Reid and Carl, will travel to Chicago on April 23 to attend the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Libby to leave Northwestern A next year

The Northwestern A conference is down to just four schools after the Libby School Board voted this week to drop its sports programs to Class B next school year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Resort posts banner year for snow, skier visits

Smiles, goofy costumes and a few cold beverages ruled the slopes Sunday as Whitefish Mountain Resort capped one of its best ski seasons in the last decade. From snorkle-deep powder days to record-breaking skier visits, the 2013-14 winter will go down as one to remember.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UPS Store allowed to stay at new location

The UPS Store is allowed to stay at its new location.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

U.S. House candidate Lewis talks jobs, energy and health care

Having lived on both sides of the Continental Divide, John Lewis says he brings a unique perspective to his campaign for Montana’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lady Bulldog tennis has youthful spirit

The Lady Bulldog tennis team is ripe with youthful talent — even if a bit short on veteran experience.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Timber sale near Polebridge moves forward

A proposed state timber sale south of Polebridge is moving forward.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Tracks teams lace up for new season

As winter begrudgingly gives way to spring, the high school track is clear of snow and Whitefish’s fastest athletes have already laced up their cleats for another run at a state title.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Teachers and district strike three-year deal

After more than a year of negotiations, the Whitefish School District and teachers union have finally settled on a collective bargaining agreement.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Returning seniors lead boys tennis

A trio of returning seniors will lead the boys tennis team this season as the Bulldogs look to put some pressure on the defending state champs in Polson.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Will the UPS Store be sent packing?

Whether the Whitefish UPS Store will be allowed to stay at its new location has yet to be decided.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Future of uphill skiing on Big Mountain reviewed

It was standing room only as skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers skipped out on a bluebird powder day to meet with officials from the Forest Service and Whitefish Mountain Resort on March 21 to discuss the future of uphill travel on Big Mountain.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Railway officials explain safety measures

Of the estimated 35 trains per day that roll through Whitefish, about one or two are hauling tank cars full of crude oil.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Don 'K' dealership shows off expanded campus

The Don “K” car dealership in Whitefish unveiled its most recent expansion last week. The auto center on the U.S. 93 South strip now offers more than 50,000 square feet of showroom and service space spread across its 8-acre campus.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Major change to traffic flow proposed in master plan

A major change to how traffic moves through Whitefish is suggested in a proposed update to the Whitefish downtown master plan.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Resort seeking enforcement of uphill policy

The Forest Service will host an informal meeting next week to discuss possible changes to the uphill travel policy at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

County, state elections take shape

The race for Whitefish’s House District 5 in the state Legislature picked up a pair of Republican candidates before the March 10 filing deadline.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Howell brings home gold and silver in snowshoe races

Alec Howell wasn’t much into athletics until he came home from the Montana Special Olympics Winter Games with a pair of medals around his neck. Now, he’s hooked.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Dogs miss chance to clinch playoff berth

Whitefish’s boys basketball team will miss out on the state playoffs for the fifth consecutive season after getting scorched by a hot-shooting Polson team in the Northwest A challenge game.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs bounced from divisional tourney

Another tough season for the Lady Bulldogs came to a close last week after the team was bounced from the Northwest A divisional basketball tournament at Glacier High School.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New director of WCVB keeps focus on geotraveler

With a background in marketing geotourism and a love for the outdoors, Dylan Boyle was a natural fit to take over leadership of the Whitefish Convention and Visitor Bureau.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

West Seventh rebuild slated for 2015

Reconstruction of West Seventh Street has been tabbed as Whitefish’s next resort tax funded street reconstruction project.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish rejects planned resort zoning

Whitefish has rejected a proposed zoning district intended for high-density resort development.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish grad crowned Miss Montana Collegiate

Whitefish’s Klaire Taylor will represent Montana in the Miss Collegiate America Pageant this July in Orlando, Fla.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs meet Polson in divisional tourney

The Whitefish girls basketball team was held without a field goal in a tough 46-14 loss Saturday at Polson.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Snowboarder partially buried in Skook Chutes avalanche

A snowboarder was partially buried by an avalanche Tuesday, Feb. 25 in the Canyon Creek drainage just beyond the Whitefish Mountain Resort boundary.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Fireworks season shortened, fines increased

Whitefish took steps last week to crack down on nuisance fireworks.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ski resort considers change to uphill policy after close call

Whitefish Mountain Resort is considering a change to its uphill travel policy after two skiers were caught in a closed area where ski patrol was using avalanche explosives.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Skaters make push for year-round ice

Riding the wave of hype surrounding the Winter Games, a local ice skating club is gearing up for a big push to bring year-round skating to Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Anderson leads Dogs past Libby

Whitefish picked up its third consecutive league win Thursday behind a strong performance from senior Garrett Anderson.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Dogs send 8 to state wrestling tourney

The Bulldogs will send eight wrestlers to the Class A state tournament this Friday in Billings.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

FWP wants public input on non-motorized river designation

Local Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials would like public input on the proposal for a non-motorized designation for a stretch of the Whitefish River that runs through town.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Seventh Street rebuild up for discussion

The rural feel of West Seventh Street is poised for a big change next year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Stairs connect path to new bridge

New stairs will be installed on the new Second Street bridge to connect the bike and pedestrian path at Kay Beller Park to Miles Avenue.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ski crowds expected for holiday weekend

Expect another round of tourists in Whitefish this weekend with two big holidays falling on Monday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Brewery decides to cancel Beer Barter

The popular Beer Barter will not be part of this Saturday’s Whitefish Winter Carnival celebrations after all.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City approves permit for Whitefish Beer Barter

Whitefish’s popular Beer Barter will go on as planned this Saturday following the Winter Carnival parade.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Craft posts career night in loss

Simone Craft had a career night for the Whitefish girls basketball team in a 71-39 loss to Frenchtown at home.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Dogs get 'biggest win of year' at Frenchtown

The Whitefish boys basketball team seems to have found a winning formula.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs ready for divisional wrestling

Whitefish showed some fight at a trio of Northwestern A wrestling duals last week as the Bulldogs ready for the divisional tourament this weekend in Libby.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Respected community leader DePratu dies at 74

Whitefish has lost another of its esteemed community leaders.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Brewery denied permit for Beer Barter

One of the most popular events at Whitefish Winter Carnival may have to move to a new location or be canceled.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Wrestling team finds focus against Wildcats

The Bulldog wrestling team dug deep and held its own against top-rated Columbia Falls in a conference dual Thursday in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Victims of 1984 bus tragedy 'not forgotten'

Scot Ferda keeps a thick scrapbook filled with newspaper clippings, photos and articles written about the 1984 Whitefish High School wrestling bus crash that claimed nine lives and shook this community to its core.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Q&A with Whitefish slopestyle Olympian Maggie Voisin

Maggie Voisin set a few lofty goals for herself coming into this ski season. Compete in the Winter X Games and maybe,

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Council OKs Mosaic as City Hall design firm

Mosaic Architecture has been selected to design a new City Hall and parking structure in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Voisin snags slopestyle silver at X Games

Whitefish’s pint-sized freeskier Maggie Voisin showed the world she’s ready for the big stage of the Olympics with an impressive silver medal performance Sunday at the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Dogs go cold at rival Columbia Falls

A close game turned into a blowout as the Whitefish boys basketball team went icy cold in the fourth quarter Saturday at rival Columbia Falls.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Kats too much for Lady Dogs

It was a tough night for the Whitefish girls basketball team Saturday at rival Columbia Falls.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Former councilor Mitchell to run for commissioner

Phil Mitchell says he’s ready to take the next step in his political career.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vegas icon Wayne Newton to lead carnival parade

Organizers of the Whitefish Winter Carnival have hit the jackpot with this year’s theme, “Viva Las Vegas.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Dogs zap Lions with electric offense

The Bulldogs turned up the tempo and found its way back into the win column last week with a pair of nonconference victories at home.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Craft leads Lady Dogs to first win of season

The positive momentum keeps building for the Whitefish girls basketball team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Comeback efforts fall short for Bulldogs

A pair of late rally attempts came up short for the Whitefish boys basketball team last week as the Bulldogs fell to Bigfork and Frenchtown at home.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs find offensive touch

In searching for their first win, the Whitefish girls basketball team found some offense.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Resort records busiest day ever on slopes

Whitefish Mountain Resort marked its busiest day ever on Monday, Dec. 30 when more than 7,650 skiers hit the slopes.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish stabbing victim dies, wife faces homicide charge

A Whitefish man who was stabbed in the heart last month has died and his wife will now be charged with homicide.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Skiers swarm slopes during Christmas week

Whitefish Mountain Resort is reporting a banner Christmas week for total skier visits thanks, in part, to one of the deepest snowpacks in the region.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Woman found guilty of DUI says she was 'roofied' in Whitefish

A Kalispell woman who claimed she was drugged while at a bar in Whitefish was convicted this month of driving under the influence.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Dogs hold off Libby for conference win

The Whitefish boys basketball team opened Northwestern A conference play Saturday with an impressive 55-46 victory at Libby.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Three Dogs place at Buzz Lucey

Whitefish wrestler Judah Prestegaard took third place at the Buzz Lucey Invitational in Eureka on Saturday to lead the Bulldogs to a solid sixth-place finish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs late rally not enough at Libby

A slow start at Libby buried the Whitefish girls basketball team’s chances of putting a notch in the win column before the holiday break.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish icon "Cowboy" Gerald dies at 75

Whitefish has lost one of its most colorful characters.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Voisin makes podium at Dew Tour slopestyle event

Whitefish freeskier Maggie Voisin celebrated her 15th birthday Saturday with a podium finish at her first-ever Dew Tour slopestyle competition.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish TEDx explores 'Last Best Place'

It’s touted as a “meeting of the minds” — an event that will spark thoughtful dialogue to benefit the community.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs show flashes of talent at Tip Off

Despite beginning the season on a three game losing skid, first-year Whitefish girls basketball coach Clint Peters knows his team will eventually figure out how to win.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs hold off Hamilton at Tip Off

The Whitefish boys basketball team showed they’ll be contenders this season if they can utilize their strength in the post after splitting a pair of close games at the annual Tip Off Tournament in Polson.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Height adds new dimension to Bulldog basketball

Size in the post and quickness in the backcourt bring a new dimension to the Whitefish boys basketball team this season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Theater upgrades include more comfy seating, new colors

More comfortable seating and refreshed colors aren’t the only changes patrons to the O’Shaughnessy Center will notice the next time they take in a show.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

More parking, more problems?

The often congested City Beach parking lot could begin to see some relief as early as next summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Planning for the future of Idaho Timber property

The Idaho Timber plant in Whitefish has sat empty since shutting down its operation nearly five years ago.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

MatCats bury Bulldogs 81-0

The Columbia Falls MatCats flexed their strength as the wrestling team to beat in the Northwestern A with a dominate win over Whitefish on Friday night.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Church hosts Cup of Christmas Tea

More than 100 women dressed in their most festive attire gathered around dozens of tables adorned with holiday colors and themed centerpieces during the second annual “Cup of Christmas Tea” social at the First Presbyterian Church in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Great Northern Heights subdivision approved

A scaled-down version of a new subdivision in the Great Northern Heights neighborhood has been given the OK.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Big Mountain opening this weekend

Skiers and snowboarders hitting the slopes on opening day at Whitefish Mountain Resort this Saturday will have access to nearly 100 percent of the terrain on Big Mountain, including Hellroaring Basin. It’s the first time in its 17 year existence that Hellroaring Basin will be accessible for skiing on opening …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Big Mountain opening this weekend

Skiers and snowboarders hitting the slopes on opening day at Whitefish Mountain Resort this Saturday will have access to nearly 100 percent of the terrain on Big Mountain, including Hellroaring Basin. It’s the first time in its 17 year existence that Hellroaring Basin will be accessible for skiing on opening …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs selected for All-State football

Four standout seniors on the Whitefish football team have been selected to the Class A All-State team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Material from road work helps shape Peace Park

The Great Northern Veterans Peace Park has quickly taken shape this year alongside reconstruction of West Second Street thanks to a deal struck between the Zinke family and LHC Construction.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ski patrol offers avalanche classes

The popularity of backcountry skiing and snowboarding is growing at an unprecedented rate.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Dogs field solid roster on wrestling mat

With about 25 wrestlers on the roster this winter, Whitefish is poised for a competitive season on the mat.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Girls basketball features young talent

Expect an uptempo pace and plenty of scoring from a youthful Lady Bulldog basketball team this season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Winter storm adds to deep resort snowpack

Whitefish Mountain Resort will open for its 66th season on Saturday with the deepest snowpack in recent memory.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City OKs new and increased planning fees

A few fees for services provided by the Whitefish Planning and Building Department have been reduced, while a few new fees have been added.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ski resort flunks eco scorecard; questions objectivity of study

Whitefish Mountain Resort has been named one of the least eco-friendly ski resorts in the nation in an annual report published by the nonprofit Ski Area Citizens Coalition. Whitefish ranked 84th out of 85 ski areas for their commitment to environmental stewardship.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lookout Ridge plat extended for two years

A critical two-year plat extension for the faltering Lookout Ridge subdivision was approved last week despite lingering questions about soil stability and who will take eventual ownership of the 267-acre private development north of Iron Horse.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Raised median irks business owners on 93 West

A series of raised medians planned for West Second Street has sparked the ire of business owners in Signature Plaza and residents in nearby neighborhoods.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pilot launches new mobile-friendly website

Born in the 70s, raised in the 90s. Today’s thirty-somethings have never been an easy demographic to pin down as belonging to any one social generation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Downtown brewery plans expansion

Six-packs of Great Northern Brewing Company’s line of craft beers have been flying off grocery store shelves this year at an unprecedented rate.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City asks to ban gas motors on Whitefish River

Gas-powered boats may soon be banned from a stretch of the Whitefish River that runs through town.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Upset bid comes up short for spikers

The Whitefish volleyball team had Columbia Falls on the ropes but couldn’t deliver the knock-out punch.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Changing lives through literacy

Imagine not being able to read a map, a job posting or a prescription drug label. How about your own child’s report card or a past-due notice from the phone company.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish soccer leads in All-Conference honors

Whitefish soccer led the league with 16 players selected to the boys and girls Northwest A All-Conference teams.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Hail Mary ends Bulldog playoff run

The No. 1 seed Belgrade Panthers mounted a late-game comeback to escape with a 27-20 victory over No. 2 seed Whitefish in the State A football quarterfinals Saturday at Belgrade.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Quiet election shifts makeup of city council

There were no yard signs, no election mailers and not a single letter to the editor printed about the slate of council candidates in this year’s city election. Even the Whitefish Chamber’s council candidate debate was canceled due to a lack of interest.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Quiet election shifts makeup of city council

There were no yard signs, no election mailers and not a single letter to the editor printed about the slate of council candidates in this year’s city election. Even the Whitefish Chamber’s council candidate debate was canceled due to a lack of interest.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Quiet election shifts makeup of city council

There were no yard signs, no election mailers and not a single letter to the editor printed about the slate of council candidates in this year’s city election. Even the Whitefish Chamber’s council candidate debate was canceled due to a lack of interest.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish gets rematch with Belgrade

Whitefish travels to Belgrade (7-2, 4-0) on Saturday for a Class A quarterfinal playoff game. The winner advances to the semis to take on Dillon or Laurel.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish featured in new Warren Miller ski flick

When the 64th Warren Miller ski flick “Ticket to Ride” makes its Whitefish debut this month, more than a few segments will be quite familiar to local skiers and snowboarders.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish gets rematch with Belgrade

Whitefish travels to Belgrade (7-2, 4-0) on Saturday for a Class A quarterfinal playoff game. The winner advances to the semis to take on Dillon or Laurel.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish featured in new Warren Miller ski flick

When the 64th Warren Miller ski flick “Ticket to Ride” makes its Whitefish debut this month, more than a few segments will be quite familiar to local skiers and snowboarders.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish gets rematch with Belgrade

Whitefish travels to Belgrade (7-2, 4-0) on Saturday for a Class A quarterfinal playoff game. The winner advances to the semis to take on Dillon or Laurel.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish featured in new Warren Miller ski flick

When the 64th Warren Miller ski flick “Ticket to Ride” makes its Whitefish debut this month, more than a few segments will be quite familiar to local skiers and snowboarders.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Working-class musician Mike Murray releases new record

At one point in his young career, Whitefish musician Mike Murray was so sure he needed to be in Nashville, Tenn., he all but moved his family 2,000 miles across the country. Countless other musicians had cut their teeth working the live venues along the Music City riverfront — Murray …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dogs truck past Butte Central in first round

Receiver Jed Nagler found an opening, quarterback Luke May lobbed a perfectly timed pass over the middle, and with a single play Whitefish was off and running to its first Class A football playoff win at home in a decade.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Working-class musician Mike Murray releases new record

At one point in his young career, Whitefish musician Mike Murray was so sure he needed to be in Nashville, Tenn., he all but moved his family 2,000 miles across the country. Countless other musicians had cut their teeth working the live venues along the Music City riverfront — Murray …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dogs truck past Butte Central in first round

Receiver Jed Nagler found an opening, quarterback Luke May lobbed a perfectly timed pass over the middle, and with a single play Whitefish was off and running to its first Class A football playoff win at home in a decade.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dogs truck past Butte Central in first round

Receiver Jed Nagler found an opening, quarterback Luke May lobbed a perfectly timed pass over the middle, and with a single play Whitefish was off and running to its first Class A football playoff win at home in a decade.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Working-class musician Mike Murray releases new record

At one point in his young career, Whitefish musician Mike Murray was so sure he needed to be in Nashville, Tenn., he all but moved his family 2,000 miles across the country. Countless other musicians had cut their teeth working the live venues along the Music City riverfront — Murray …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Spikers open divisional tourney against Columbia Falls

The Whitefish volleyball team opens the Northwest A Divisional Tournament on Friday with a tough draw.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lip balm company denied use of school building

The Whitefish Independent High School building on Park Avenue has housed a plethora of businesses and organizations over the past 60 years. It’s been used as a church, a physician’s office, a day care and now a school, to name a few.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Rams drop Lady Dogs in soccer championship

The juggernaut that is the Billings Central girls soccer team proved to be too much for the Lady Bulldogs.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lip balm company denied use of school building

The Whitefish Independent High School building on Park Avenue has housed a plethora of businesses and organizations over the past 60 years. It’s been used as a church, a physician’s office, a day care and now a school, to name a few.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Rams drop Lady Dogs in soccer championship

The juggernaut that is the Billings Central girls soccer team proved to be too much for the Lady Bulldogs.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lip balm company denied use of school building

The Whitefish Independent High School building on Park Avenue has housed a plethora of businesses and organizations over the past 60 years. It’s been used as a church, a physician’s office, a day care and now a school, to name a few.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Rams drop Lady Dogs in soccer championship

The juggernaut that is the Billings Central girls soccer team proved to be too much for the Lady Bulldogs.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Spikers open divisional tourney against Columbia Falls

The Whitefish volleyball team opens the Northwest A Divisional Tournament on Friday with a tough draw.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Spikers open divisional tourney against Columbia Falls

The Whitefish volleyball team opens the Northwest A Divisional Tournament on Friday with a tough draw.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish looks to upset Rams in soccer championship

The Whitefish girls soccer team is headed back to the Class A state championship match with its sight set on a major upset.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish looks to upset Rams in soccer championship

The Whitefish girls soccer team is headed back to the Class A state championship match with its sight set on a major upset.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish looks to upset Rams in soccer championship

The Whitefish girls soccer team is headed back to the Class A state championship match with its sight set on a major upset.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Football playoffs: Whitefish hosts Butte Central

Whitefish is prepped to host its first playoff football game in a decade this Saturday when they take on the No. 3 seed Butte Central Maroons at Memorial Field at 1 p.m.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Football playoffs: Whitefish hosts Butte Central

Whitefish is prepped to host its first playoff football game in a decade this Saturday when they take on the No. 3 seed Butte Central Maroons at Memorial Field at 1 p.m.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Judge Johnson runs unopposed

Even after nearly 28 years at the helm of Whitefish’s municipal court, Judge Bradley Johnson says he still has a passion for the job.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Judge Johnson runs unopposed

Even after nearly 28 years at the helm of Whitefish’s municipal court, Judge Bradley Johnson says he still has a passion for the job.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Judge Johnson runs unopposed

Even after nearly 28 years at the helm of Whitefish’s municipal court, Judge Bradley Johnson says he still has a passion for the job.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Football playoffs: Whitefish hosts Butte Central

Whitefish is prepped to host its first playoff football game in a decade this Saturday when they take on the No. 3 seed Butte Central Maroons at Memorial Field at 1 p.m.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lady Bulldog runners second at state meet

The Whitefish girls cross-country team surprised the field at the Class A state meet in Missoula on Saturday and brought home a well-earned second-place trophy.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dogs rout Libby to earn No. 2 seed in football playoffs

Make the playoffs and host a playoff game.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lady Bulldog runners second at state meet

The Whitefish girls cross-country team surprised the field at the Class A state meet in Missoula on Saturday and brought home a well-earned second-place trophy.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dogs rout Libby to earn No. 2 seed in football playoffs

Make the playoffs and host a playoff game.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lady Bulldog runners second at state meet

The Whitefish girls cross-country team surprised the field at the Class A state meet in Missoula on Saturday and brought home a well-earned second-place trophy.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dogs rout Libby to earn No. 2 seed in football playoffs

Make the playoffs and host a playoff game.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Update: Family says victim of police shooting suffered mental illness

The brother of a Whitefish man who was shot and killed by California law enforcement last week says the use of deadly force was unwarranted and that mental illness played a role in the incident.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Update: Family says victim of police shooting suffered mental illness

The brother of a Whitefish man who was shot and killed by California law enforcement last week says the use of deadly force was unwarranted and that mental illness played a role in the incident.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Update: Family says victim of police shooting suffered mental illness

The brother of a Whitefish man who was shot and killed by California law enforcement last week says the use of deadly force was unwarranted and that mental illness played a role in the incident.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish home construction stays on upward trend

Subdivisions that sat dormant for years are filling in with new homes at a steady pace this year as construction activity in Whitefish continues on an upward trend.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish home construction stays on upward trend

Subdivisions that sat dormant for years are filling in with new homes at a steady pace this year as construction activity in Whitefish continues on an upward trend.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish home construction stays on upward trend

Subdivisions that sat dormant for years are filling in with new homes at a steady pace this year as construction activity in Whitefish continues on an upward trend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

East 2nd Street reconstruction to begin in March

Road closures and one-way traffic will be the norm next summer for residents along East Second Street as the roadway is rebuilt from Larch Avenue east to the railroad tracks.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

East 2nd Street reconstruction to begin in March

Road closures and one-way traffic will be the norm next summer for residents along East Second Street as the roadway is rebuilt from Larch Avenue east to the railroad tracks.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dogs buck Broncs for playoff berth

Another impressive defensive performance at home Friday helped Whitefish secure a spot in the upcoming Class A state football playoffs.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dogs buck Broncs for playoff berth

Another impressive defensive performance at home Friday helped Whitefish secure a spot in the upcoming Class A state football playoffs.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Shutout puts girls soccer in semis

A nearly impermeable defense led the way as the Whitefish girls soccer team posted a shutout Saturday at home to advance to the semi-finals of the Class A state soccer tournament.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

East 2nd Street reconstruction to begin in March

Road closures and one-way traffic will be the norm next summer for residents along East Second Street as the roadway is rebuilt from Larch Avenue east to the railroad tracks.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Shutout puts girls soccer in semis

A nearly impermeable defense led the way as the Whitefish girls soccer team posted a shutout Saturday at home to advance to the semi-finals of the Class A state soccer tournament.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Shutout puts girls soccer in semis

A nearly impermeable defense led the way as the Whitefish girls soccer team posted a shutout Saturday at home to advance to the semi-finals of the Class A state soccer tournament.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Rangers end boys soccer season

The Whitefish boys soccer season came to an abrupt end Saturday as the two-time defending Class A state champions were ousted from the playoffs in the first round.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Rangers end boys soccer season

The Whitefish boys soccer season came to an abrupt end Saturday as the two-time defending Class A state champions were ousted from the playoffs in the first round.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dogs buck Broncs for playoff berth

Another impressive defensive performance at home Friday helped Whitefish secure a spot in the upcoming Class A state football playoffs.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Rangers end boys soccer season

The Whitefish boys soccer season came to an abrupt end Saturday as the two-time defending Class A state champions were ousted from the playoffs in the first round.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

New subdivision on Lion Mountain approved

A new subdivision planned on Lion Mountain received unanimous support from Whitefish City Council on Monday following nearly two-and-a-half hours of public comment aired by concerned neighbors.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

New subdivision on Lion Mountain approved

A new subdivision planned on Lion Mountain received unanimous support from Whitefish City Council on Monday following nearly two-and-a-half hours of public comment aired by concerned neighbors.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

New subdivision on Lion Mountain approved

A new subdivision planned on Lion Mountain received unanimous support from Whitefish City Council on Monday following nearly two-and-a-half hours of public comment aired by concerned neighbors.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

XC runners control pace at home meet

Bright green jerseys dominated the finishing chute at the Whitefish Invitational cross-country meet Saturday as the Bulldogs cruised to a pair of team victories on their home turf.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

XC runners control pace at home meet

Bright green jerseys dominated the finishing chute at the Whitefish Invitational cross-country meet Saturday as the Bulldogs cruised to a pair of team victories on their home turf.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

XC runners control pace at home meet

Bright green jerseys dominated the finishing chute at the Whitefish Invitational cross-country meet Saturday as the Bulldogs cruised to a pair of team victories on their home turf.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer earns No. 1 seed for state playoffs

The Whitefish girls soccer team wrapped up their first conference title since 2010 last weekend with a dominate 10-1 victory at home over Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Meet council candidate Life Noell

Life Noell has seen a lot of changes in Whitefish since his family first moved here in 1996 from Florida. Businesses and buildings downtown have come and gone and the town as a whole has progressed and expanded.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer earns No. 1 seed for state playoffs

The Whitefish girls soccer team wrapped up their first conference title since 2010 last weekend with a dominate 10-1 victory at home over Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Meet council candidate Andy Feury

After a five-year hiatus, former Whitefish mayor Andy Feury is excited about the opportunity to get back into Whitefish politics.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer readies for playoff battle with Park High

The Whitefish boys soccer team capped their regular season with a pair of conference wins last week, shutting out Columbia Falls 3-0, and outlasted Bigfork 3-1. The two victories were more than enough to lock up a No. 1 seed in the upcoming Class A state playoffs.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer readies for playoff battle with Park High

The Whitefish boys soccer team capped their regular season with a pair of conference wins last week, shutting out Columbia Falls 3-0, and outlasted Bigfork 3-1. The two victories were more than enough to lock up a No. 1 seed in the upcoming Class A state playoffs.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Meet council candidate Life Noell

Life Noell has seen a lot of changes in Whitefish since his family first moved here in 1996 from Florida. Businesses and buildings downtown have come and gone and the town as a whole has progressed and expanded.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Meet council candidate Life Noell

Life Noell has seen a lot of changes in Whitefish since his family first moved here in 1996 from Florida. Businesses and buildings downtown have come and gone and the town as a whole has progressed and expanded.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Meet council candidate Andy Feury

After a five-year hiatus, former Whitefish mayor Andy Feury is excited about the opportunity to get back into Whitefish politics.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer earns No. 1 seed for state playoffs

The Whitefish girls soccer team wrapped up their first conference title since 2010 last weekend with a dominate 10-1 victory at home over Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Meet council candidate Andy Feury

After a five-year hiatus, former Whitefish mayor Andy Feury is excited about the opportunity to get back into Whitefish politics.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer readies for playoff battle with Park High

The Whitefish boys soccer team capped their regular season with a pair of conference wins last week, shutting out Columbia Falls 3-0, and outlasted Bigfork 3-1. The two victories were more than enough to lock up a No. 1 seed in the upcoming Class A state playoffs.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Plans scrapped for Whitefish resort hotel

Plans to construct a $70 million resort hotel and convention center in Whitefish have been scrapped.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Plans scrapped for Whitefish resort hotel

Plans to construct a $70 million resort hotel and convention center in Whitefish have been scrapped.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Plans scrapped for Whitefish resort hotel

Plans to construct a $70 million resort hotel and convention center in Whitefish have been scrapped.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Meet council candidate Pam Barberis

A clean mountain lake. Snow on the ski hill. Miles of trails out the back door.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Meet council candidate Jen Frandsen

Jen Frandsen’s passion for hard work and community involvement is deeply rooted in her family’s working-class heritage.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Meet council candidate Jen Frandsen

Jen Frandsen’s passion for hard work and community involvement is deeply rooted in her family’s working-class heritage.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Road work 'way ahead of schedule'

The massive reconstruction project on West Second Street is ticking along at a good pace. If the weather cooperates and all goes as planned, phase I could be completed as soon as the end of November.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Tabish rallies to win state golf tourney

Cool, clam and collected. Whitefish golfer Erin Tabish grabbed control of the Class A state tournament on Saturday and sailed to her first individual state championship.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Road work 'way ahead of schedule'

The massive reconstruction project on West Second Street is ticking along at a good pace. If the weather cooperates and all goes as planned, phase I could be completed as soon as the end of November.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Meet council candidate Pam Barberis

A clean mountain lake. Snow on the ski hill. Miles of trails out the back door.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Road work 'way ahead of schedule'

The massive reconstruction project on West Second Street is ticking along at a good pace. If the weather cooperates and all goes as planned, phase I could be completed as soon as the end of November.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Meet council candidate Jen Frandsen

Jen Frandsen’s passion for hard work and community involvement is deeply rooted in her family’s working-class heritage.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Election 2013: Meet council candidate Pam Barberis

A clean mountain lake. Snow on the ski hill. Miles of trails out the back door.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Tabish rallies to win state golf tourney

Cool, clam and collected. Whitefish golfer Erin Tabish grabbed control of the Class A state tournament on Saturday and sailed to her first individual state championship.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Tabish rallies to win state golf tourney

Cool, clam and collected. Whitefish golfer Erin Tabish grabbed control of the Class A state tournament on Saturday and sailed to her first individual state championship.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys XC wins at Thompson Falls

The Whitefish boys cross country team posted their first win of the season last weekend at the Thompson Falls Invitational.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Water, garbage rates to increase this month

Residents in Whitefish will see an increase on their water and garbage bill beginning this month.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys XC wins at Thompson Falls

The Whitefish boys cross country team posted their first win of the season last weekend at the Thompson Falls Invitational.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Water, garbage rates to increase this month

Residents in Whitefish will see an increase on their water and garbage bill beginning this month.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Water, garbage rates to increase this month

Residents in Whitefish will see an increase on their water and garbage bill beginning this month.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys XC wins at Thompson Falls

The Whitefish boys cross country team posted their first win of the season last weekend at the Thompson Falls Invitational.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer regains mojo with victory

The Whitefish boys soccer team stormed back into the win column on Tuesday with an impressive 6-1 conference victory over a physical Polson team.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer suddenly dominate

Two more games and two more big wins for the suddenly dominate Whitefish girls soccer team.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs oust Pirates on homecoming

Resiliency, heart and a good dose of old-fashioned toughness.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer suddenly dominate

Two more games and two more big wins for the suddenly dominate Whitefish girls soccer team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer regains mojo with victory

The Whitefish boys soccer team stormed back into the win column on Tuesday with an impressive 6-1 conference victory over a physical Polson team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer suddenly dominate

Two more games and two more big wins for the suddenly dominate Whitefish girls soccer team.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs oust Pirates on homecoming

Resiliency, heart and a good dose of old-fashioned toughness.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs oust Pirates on homecoming

Resiliency, heart and a good dose of old-fashioned toughness.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer regains mojo with victory

The Whitefish boys soccer team stormed back into the win column on Tuesday with an impressive 6-1 conference victory over a physical Polson team.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish volleyball nearly pulls off epic comeback

The Whitefish volleyball team mounted a spirited comeback attempt Thursday against Libby that nearly blew the roof off the newly remodeled gym.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish volleyball nearly pulls off epic comeback

The Whitefish volleyball team mounted a spirited comeback attempt Thursday against Libby that nearly blew the roof off the newly remodeled gym.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish volleyball nearly pulls off epic comeback

The Whitefish volleyball team mounted a spirited comeback attempt Thursday against Libby that nearly blew the roof off the newly remodeled gym.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer stays undefeated in conference

The Lady Bulldog soccer team kept its winning streak going last week with a pair of impressive victories over Polson and Stevensville.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer stays undefeated in conference

The Lady Bulldog soccer team kept its winning streak going last week with a pair of impressive victories over Polson and Stevensville.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

New subdivision on Lion Mountain planned

Plans for a new subdivision on Lion Mountain are in the works.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

New subdivision on Lion Mountain planned

Plans for a new subdivision on Lion Mountain are in the works.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer stays undefeated in conference

The Lady Bulldog soccer team kept its winning streak going last week with a pair of impressive victories over Polson and Stevensville.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

New subdivision on Lion Mountain planned

Plans for a new subdivision on Lion Mountain are in the works.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dogs shut out in battle with Wildcats

Whitefish football coach Chad Ross knew Friday’s rival contest at Columbia Falls would come down to a battle in the trenches. He just didn’t expect a result that was so one-sided.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Board rejects phase 3 of Great Northern Heights

A revised plan for phase 3 of the Great Northern Heights neighborhood failed to receive approval from the Whitefish City-County Planning Board at their September meeting.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer looks for fighting spirit

The Whitefish boys soccer team never even put on their cleats at practice Monday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer looks for fighting spirit

The Whitefish boys soccer team never even put on their cleats at practice Monday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer looks for fighting spirit

The Whitefish boys soccer team never even put on their cleats at practice Monday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dogs shut out in battle with Wildcats

Whitefish football coach Chad Ross knew Friday’s rival contest at Columbia Falls would come down to a battle in the trenches. He just didn’t expect a result that was so one-sided.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Board rejects phase 3 of Great Northern Heights

A revised plan for phase 3 of the Great Northern Heights neighborhood failed to receive approval from the Whitefish City-County Planning Board at their September meeting.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Board rejects phase 3 of Great Northern Heights

A revised plan for phase 3 of the Great Northern Heights neighborhood failed to receive approval from the Whitefish City-County Planning Board at their September meeting.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dogs shut out in battle with Wildcats

Whitefish football coach Chad Ross knew Friday’s rival contest at Columbia Falls would come down to a battle in the trenches. He just didn’t expect a result that was so one-sided.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bozeman woman killed in weekend crash ID'd

A Bozeman woman is dead after crashing a stolen BNSF Railway vehicle into a tree Saturday morning in Whitefish.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bozeman woman killed in weekend crash ID'd

A Bozeman woman is dead after crashing a stolen BNSF Railway vehicle into a tree Saturday morning in Whitefish.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bozeman woman killed in weekend crash ID'd

A Bozeman woman is dead after crashing a stolen BNSF Railway vehicle into a tree Saturday morning in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dogs win streak ends with tie at Columbia Falls

There were no excuses and no pointing of fingers.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer keeps on winning

The Lady Bulldogs soccer team kept on rolling last week with a pair of impressive conference wins to protect their unblemished Northwestern A record.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Woman zip lines across the nation

Sue Austin is the unofficial expert of all things zip line related.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs rough up Blue Devils

Whitefish simply took care of business Friday night in their nonconference shutout of Corvallis.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Volleyball loses home opener to Copperheads

The Whitefish volleyball team’s first match in the newly refurbished gym didn’t go as they had hoped.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs rough up Blue Devils

Whitefish simply took care of business Friday night in their nonconference shutout of Corvallis.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dogs win streak ends with tie at Columbia Falls

There were no excuses and no pointing of fingers.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer keeps on winning

The Lady Bulldogs soccer team kept on rolling last week with a pair of impressive conference wins to protect their unblemished Northwestern A record.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dogs win streak ends with tie at Columbia Falls

There were no excuses and no pointing of fingers.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs rough up Blue Devils

Whitefish simply took care of business Friday night in their nonconference shutout of Corvallis.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Volleyball loses home opener to Copperheads

The Whitefish volleyball team’s first match in the newly refurbished gym didn’t go as they had hoped.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer keeps on winning

The Lady Bulldogs soccer team kept on rolling last week with a pair of impressive conference wins to protect their unblemished Northwestern A record.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Volleyball loses home opener to Copperheads

The Whitefish volleyball team’s first match in the newly refurbished gym didn’t go as they had hoped.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Woman zip lines across the nation

Sue Austin is the unofficial expert of all things zip line related.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Woman zip lines across the nation

Sue Austin is the unofficial expert of all things zip line related.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lower speed limit on Wisconsin Avenue considered

The speed limit on Wisconsin Avenue between Labrie Drive and Big Mountain Road is currently posted at 45 mph, but that could change after the state conducts a speed study on the thoroughfare.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lower speed limit on Wisconsin Avenue considered

The speed limit on Wisconsin Avenue between The Lodge and Big Mountain Road is currently posted at 45 mph, but that could change after the state conducts a speed study on the thoroughfare.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lower speed limit on Wisconsin Avenue considered

The speed limit on Wisconsin Avenue between Labrie Drive and Big Mountain Road is currently posted at 45 mph, but that could change after the state conducts a speed study on the thoroughfare.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Mediation denied in Whitefish doughnut appeal

The Montana Supreme Court has denied Whitefish’s request for mediation in the ongoing planning doughnut lawsuit.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Johnson's hat trick leads Dogs past Livingston

Tactics and a soft touch trumped size and physicality Saturday as the Whitefish boys soccer team posted a 5-1 win over Park High of Livingston at home.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Mediation denied in Whitefish doughnut appeal

The Montana Supreme Court has denied Whitefish’s request for mediation in the ongoing planning doughnut lawsuit.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Johnson's hat trick leads Dogs past Livingston

Tactics and a soft touch trumped size and physicality Saturday as the Whitefish boys soccer team posted a 5-1 win over Park High of Livingston at home.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Mediation denied in Whitefish doughnut appeal

The Montana Supreme Court has denied Whitefish’s request for mediation in the ongoing planning doughnut lawsuit.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Johnson's hat trick leads Dogs past Livingston

Tactics and a soft touch trumped size and physicality Saturday as the Whitefish boys soccer team posted a 5-1 win over Park High of Livingston at home.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dog survives bear attack on Lion Mountain

Daisy is one lucky dog. In fact, she’s known as the dog with nine lives.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dog survives bear attack on Lion Mountain

Daisy is one lucky dog. In fact, she’s known as the dog with nine lives.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dog survives bear attack on Lion Mountain

Daisy is one lucky dog. In fact, she’s known as the dog with nine lives.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Touch of luck boosts Lady Dogs to victory

The Lady Bulldogs soccer team clawed their way to a pair of 2-1 victories last week at home behind a solid team effort and a little bit of luck.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sisters on the Fly camper caravan stops in Whitefish

Sisters on the Fly is all about empowering women to do exceptional things in the outdoors — while probably having too much fun along the way.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Volleyball team regular road warriors

The Lady Bulldogs volleyball squad has been on the road since their season-opening match in late August. Long bus trips and overnights to the Bitterroot and Anaconda have been the norm so far this year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dogs rally comes up short at Belgrade

A second-half rally by the Whitefish football team came up exactly two extra points short. Belgrade held on for a 21-19 non-conference win Saturday on their home turf, sending the Bulldogs home with their first loss of the season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City water and garbage rates to go up

Solid waste and water rates for city residents will likely increase this year, but by how much remains up for debate.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dogs rally comes up short at Belgrade

A second-half rally by the Whitefish football team came up exactly two extra points short. Belgrade held on for a 21-19 non-conference win Saturday on their home turf, sending the Bulldogs home with their first loss of the season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Volleyball team regular road warriors

The Lady Bulldogs volleyball squad has been on the road since their season-opening match in late August. Long bus trips and overnights to the Bitterroot and Anaconda have been the norm so far this year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dogs rally comes up short at Belgrade

A second-half rally by the Whitefish football team came up exactly two extra points short. Belgrade held on for a 21-19 non-conference win Saturday on their home turf, sending the Bulldogs home with their first loss of the season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City water and garbage rates to go up

Solid waste and water rates for city residents will likely increase this year, but by how much remains up for debate.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sisters on the Fly camper caravan stops in Whitefish

Sisters on the Fly is all about empowering women to do exceptional things in the outdoors — while probably having too much fun along the way.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Touch of luck boosts Lady Dogs to victory

The Lady Bulldogs soccer team clawed their way to a pair of 2-1 victories last week at home behind a solid team effort and a little bit of luck.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Touch of luck boosts Lady Dogs to victory

The Lady Bulldogs soccer team clawed their way to a pair of 2-1 victories last week at home behind a solid team effort and a little bit of luck.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City water and garbage rates to go up

Solid waste and water rates for city residents will likely increase this year, but by how much remains up for debate.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sisters on the Fly camper caravan stops in Whitefish

Sisters on the Fly is all about empowering women to do exceptional things in the outdoors — while probably having too much fun along the way.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Volleyball team regular road warriors

The Lady Bulldogs volleyball squad has been on the road since their season-opening match in late August. Long bus trips and overnights to the Bitterroot and Anaconda have been the norm so far this year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City seeks mediation in doughnut appeal

The City of Whitefish has asked the Montana Supreme Court to order mediation in the ongoing planning “doughnut” lawsuit.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Two Bear marathon a destination race

Now in its ninth year, the Two Bear marathon has blossomed from an off-the-grid, wild romp through the woods into somewhat of a destination trail race.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Two Bear marathon a destination race

Now in its ninth year, the Two Bear marathon has blossomed from an off-the-grid, wild romp through the woods into somewhat of a destination trail race.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Two Bear marathon a destination race

Now in its ninth year, the Two Bear marathon has blossomed from an off-the-grid, wild romp through the woods into somewhat of a destination trail race.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

City seeks mediation in doughnut appeal

The City of Whitefish has asked the Montana Supreme Court to order mediation in the ongoing planning “doughnut” lawsuit.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

City seeks mediation in doughnut appeal

The City of Whitefish has asked the Montana Supreme Court to order mediation in the ongoing planning “doughnut” lawsuit.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer opens season on fire

The Whitefish boys soccer team has yet to practice taking shots on goal. They’re entire focus has been on defensive assignments.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs soccer blanks Loggers

The Whitefish girls soccer team opened the season with a tough loss on the road followed up by a spirit-lifting romp over a conference rival at home.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer opens season on fire

The Whitefish boys soccer team has yet to practice taking shots on goal. They’re entire focus has been on defensive assignments.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer opens season on fire

The Whitefish boys soccer team has yet to practice taking shots on goal. They’re entire focus has been on defensive assignments.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs sack Browning in 45-14 win

There was no stopping Whitefish once its offensive unit found traction.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs sack Browning in 45-14 win

There was no stopping Whitefish once its offensive unit found traction.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs sack Browning in 45-14 win

There was no stopping Whitefish once its offensive unit found traction.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs soccer blanks Loggers

The Whitefish girls soccer team opened the season with a tough loss on the road followed up by a spirit-lifting romp over a conference rival at home.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs soccer blanks Loggers

The Whitefish girls soccer team opened the season with a tough loss on the road followed up by a spirit-lifting romp over a conference rival at home.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Newlywed accused of pushing husband off Glacier cliff

A Kalispell woman has been accused of pushing her newlywed husband face first off a cliff in Glacier National Park following an argument over their regretted marriage.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Newlywed accused of pushing husband off Glacier cliff

A Kalispell woman has been accused of pushing her newlywed husband face first off a cliff in Glacier National Park following an argument over their regretted marriage.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Newlywed accused of pushing husband off Glacier cliff

A Kalispell woman has been accused of pushing her newlywed husband face first off a cliff in Glacier National Park following an argument over their regretted marriage.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

County animal shelter now a 'no kill' facility

Thirty years ago, dogs and cats at the Flathead County Animal Shelter were more likely to be euthanized than taken into a permanent home.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

County animal shelter now a 'no kill' facility

Thirty years ago, dogs and cats at the Flathead County Animal Shelter were more likely to be euthanized than taken into a permanent home.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

County animal shelter now a 'no kill' facility

Thirty years ago, dogs and cats at the Flathead County Animal Shelter were more likely to be euthanized than taken into a permanent home.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

BNSF pumps millions into Montana rails

BNSF Railway plans to invest about $115 million this year on maintenance and rail capacity expansion projects in Montana. Work is already underway in the Whitefish and Glacier National Park corridor.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

BNSF pumps millions into Montana rails

BNSF Railway plans to invest about $115 million this year on maintenance and rail capacity expansion projects in Montana. Work is already underway in the Whitefish and Glacier National Park corridor.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

BNSF pumps millions into Montana rails

BNSF Railway plans to invest about $115 million this year on maintenance and rail capacity expansion projects in Montana. Work is already underway in the Whitefish and Glacier National Park corridor.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hot summer weather brings out lake leeches

Recent sightings of leeches in Whitefish Lake have some residents concerned, but Whitefish Lake Institute director Mike Koopal says leeches are common in our local waters.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hot summer weather brings out lake leeches

Recent sightings of leeches in Whitefish Lake have some residents concerned, but Whitefish Lake Institute director Mike Koopal says leeches are common in our local waters.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hot summer weather brings out lake leeches

Recent sightings of leeches in Whitefish Lake have some residents concerned, but Whitefish Lake Institute director Mike Koopal says leeches are common in our local waters.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bulldog soccer ready for new challenges

New challenges face the Whitefish boys soccer team this fall.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bulldog soccer ready for new challenges

New challenges face the Whitefish boys soccer team this fall.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bulldog soccer ready for new challenges

New challenges face the Whitefish boys soccer team this fall.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ramsey subdivision plat extended for third time

A two-year plat extension for a proposed subdivision on Ramsey Avenue was approved last week by Whitefish City Council, marking the third extension granted for the project.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

$36.3 million city budget approved

Whitefish’s fiscal year 2014 budget includes a slight reduction in the tax rate, pay raises for city workers and funding to hire a few new employees, all while increasing the projected year-end cash balance.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

$36.3 million city budget approved

Whitefish’s fiscal year 2014 budget includes a slight reduction in the tax rate, pay raises for city workers and funding to hire a few new employees, all while increasing the projected year-end cash balance.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ramsey subdivision plat extended for third time

A two-year plat extension for a proposed subdivision on Ramsey Avenue was approved last week by Whitefish City Council, marking the third extension granted for the project.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ramsey subdivision plat extended for third time

A two-year plat extension for a proposed subdivision on Ramsey Avenue was approved last week by Whitefish City Council, marking the third extension granted for the project.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

$36.3 million city budget approved

Whitefish’s fiscal year 2014 budget includes a slight reduction in the tax rate, pay raises for city workers and funding to hire a few new employees, all while increasing the projected year-end cash balance.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs bring versatility to soccer pitch

The Lady Bulldog soccer team brings confidence, versatility and depth to the pitch this season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs bring versatility to soccer pitch

The Lady Bulldog soccer team brings confidence, versatility and depth to the pitch this season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs bring versatility to soccer pitch

The Lady Bulldog soccer team brings confidence, versatility and depth to the pitch this season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Improvements planned at Blanchard Lake

A significant upgrade is proposed for the parking lot and boat launch at Blanchard Lake due to increased use.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Improvements planned at Blanchard Lake

A significant upgrade is proposed for the parking lot and boat launch at Blanchard Lake due to increased use.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Improvements planned at Blanchard Lake

A significant upgrade is proposed for the parking lot and boat launch at Blanchard Lake due to increased use.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs enter football season with high expectations

Bigger, faster, stronger. The Bulldog football team is looking like it could make some noise this season in the wide open Northwestern A conference.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

No decision on 2nd Street apartment project

The developers presented their plan in detail, dozens of neighbors had their say, and still no decision was made on the controversial proposal for a large-scale apartment and condo project on East Second Street.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs enter football season with high expectations

Bigger, faster, stronger. The Bulldog football team is looking like it could make some noise this season in the wide open Northwestern A conference.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs enter football season with high expectations

Bigger, faster, stronger. The Bulldog football team is looking like it could make some noise this season in the wide open Northwestern A conference.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

No decision on 2nd Street apartment project

The developers presented their plan in detail, dozens of neighbors had their say, and still no decision was made on the controversial proposal for a large-scale apartment and condo project on East Second Street.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

No decision on 2nd Street apartment project

The developers presented their plan in detail, dozens of neighbors had their say, and still no decision was made on the controversial proposal for a large-scale apartment and condo project on East Second Street.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

New look uniforms for Bulldogs

The Bulldog football team will take to the turf this season with a fresh look.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

New look uniforms for Bulldogs

The Bulldog football team will take to the turf this season with a fresh look.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish teen releases debut album 'Different'

Music was Meta LeCompte’s only friend when she first moved from Iowa to Montana midway through her seventh grade school year. Naturally shy, she turned to her guitar for companionship.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish teen releases debut album 'Different'

Music was Meta LeCompte’s only friend when she first moved from Iowa to Montana midway through her seventh grade school year. Naturally shy, she turned to her guitar for companionship.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

New look uniforms for Bulldogs

The Bulldog football team will take to the turf this season with a fresh look.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish teen releases debut album 'Different'

Music was Meta LeCompte’s only friend when she first moved from Iowa to Montana midway through her seventh grade school year. Naturally shy, she turned to her guitar for companionship.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Council to consider controversial apartment project

A controversial proposal for a large-scale apartment and condo project on East Second Street will go before Whitefish City Council on Monday, Aug. 19.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Council to consider controversial apartment project

A controversial proposal for a large-scale apartment and condo project on East Second Street will go before Whitefish City Council on Monday, Aug. 19.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Council to consider controversial apartment project

A controversial proposal for a large-scale apartment and condo project on East Second Street will go before Whitefish City Council on Monday, Aug. 19.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Timber sale planned near Upper Whitefish Lake

A timber sale on the Stillwater State Forest 25 miles north of Whitefish is proposed to harvest up to 6 million board feet of lumber from 3,600 acres of state trust lands.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Timber sale planned near Upper Whitefish Lake

A timber sale on the Stillwater State Forest 25 miles north of Whitefish is proposed to harvest up to 6 million board feet of lumber from 3,600 acres of state trust lands.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Timber sale planned near Upper Whitefish Lake

A timber sale on the Stillwater State Forest 25 miles north of Whitefish is proposed to harvest up to 6 million board feet of lumber from 3,600 acres of state trust lands.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Local artist, outdoorsman Dick Idol enters outdoors hall of fame

Dick Idol was at a crossroads in life when he chose the path toward Alaska.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Plaintiffs argue 'secret' doughnut meetings violated state law

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Whitefish over control of the planning “doughnut” around the city continue to argue that the city held illegal “secret” meetings regarding doughnut litigation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Plaintiffs argue 'secret' doughnut meetings violated state law

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Whitefish over control of the planning “doughnut” around the city continue to argue that the city held illegal “secret” meetings regarding doughnut litigation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local artist, outdoorsman Dick Idol enters outdoors hall of fame

Dick Idol was at a crossroads in life when he chose the path toward Alaska.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Plaintiffs argue 'secret' doughnut meetings violated state law

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Whitefish over control of the planning “doughnut” around the city continue to argue that the city held illegal “secret” meetings regarding doughnut litigation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local artist, outdoorsman Dick Idol enters outdoors hall of fame

Dick Idol was at a crossroads in life when he chose the path toward Alaska.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Recycled ski lift for Flower Point arrives from Canada

Construction of the new Flower Point chair lift at Whitefish Mountain Resort is underway and on schedule to be completed by the 2014-15 winter.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Recycled ski lift for Flower Point arrives from Canada

Construction of the new Flower Point chair lift at Whitefish Mountain Resort is underway and on schedule to be completed by the 2014-15 winter.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Recycled ski lift for Flower Point arrives from Canada

Construction of the new Flower Point chair lift at Whitefish Mountain Resort is underway and on schedule to be completed by the 2014-15 winter.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Mudslides, flooding hit Whitefish during rainstorm

A potent rain storm Friday led to numerous mudslides around Whitefish Lake and caused a massive breach in a private pond off Big Mountain Road that sent a wall of water toward Les Mason State Park.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Mudslides, flooding hit Whitefish during rainstorm

A potent rain storm Friday led to numerous mudslides around Whitefish Lake and caused a massive breach in a private pond off Big Mountain Road that sent a wall of water toward Les Mason State Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Mudslides, flooding hit Whitefish during rainstorm

A potent rain storm Friday led to numerous mudslides around Whitefish Lake and caused a massive breach in a private pond off Big Mountain Road that sent a wall of water toward Les Mason State Park.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Timber sale proposed near Stryker

A proposed timber sale on the Stillwater State Forest about 4 miles northeast of Stryker would harvest up to 6 million board feet of lumber from state trust land.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Timber sale proposed near Stryker

A proposed timber sale on the Stillwater State Forest about 4 miles northeast of Stryker would harvest up to 6 million board feet of lumber from state trust land.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Timber sale proposed near Stryker

A proposed timber sale on the Stillwater State Forest about 4 miles northeast of Stryker would harvest up to 6 million board feet of lumber from state trust land.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish home sales up in volume and price

The number of homes sold in Whitefish continued on an upward trend through the first half of 2013.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish home sales up in volume and price

The number of homes sold in Whitefish continued on an upward trend through the first half of 2013.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish home sales up in volume and price

The number of homes sold in Whitefish continued on an upward trend through the first half of 2013.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Young soccer player trains at Olympic development camp

Xander Burger could reach his goal of playing soccer for 10,000 hours sooner than he thinks.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Young soccer player trains at Olympic development camp

Xander Burger could reach his goal of playing soccer for 10,000 hours sooner than he thinks.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Young soccer player trains at Olympic development camp

Xander Burger could reach his goal of playing soccer for 10,000 hours sooner than he thinks.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Major donation caps food bank's fundraising campaign

The foundation is poured, roof trusses are up and the fundraising is complete.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Major donation caps food bank's fundraising campaign

The foundation is poured, roof trusses are up and the fundraising is complete.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Major donation caps food bank's fundraising campaign

The foundation is poured, roof trusses are up and the fundraising is complete.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Glacier 14U wins back-to-back state titles

The 14U Glacier All-Stars won the Babe Ruth Baseball state championship on Sunday with a 10-0 blowout victory over Bitterroot in Hamilton.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Glacier 14U wins back-to-back state titles

The 14U Glacier All-Stars won the Babe Ruth Baseball state championship on Sunday with a 10-0 blowout victory over Bitterroot in Hamilton.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

New play equipment to be installed at Soroptimist Park

The play equipment at Soroptimist Park in Whitefish should be in a 1980s time capsule — right next to a VHS copy of “The Goonies” and Bo Jackson’s rookie card.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Glacier 14U wins back-to-back state titles

The 14U Glacier All-Stars won the Babe Ruth Baseball state championship on Sunday with a 10-0 blowout victory over Bitterroot in Hamilton.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO