Forest awards timber project to Stoltze

F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Co. has been awarded the bid for the Taylor Hellroaring Forest Management Project on the Flathead National Forest.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Donations to trail encouraged after hootenanny canceled

Whitefish Legacy Partners has decided to cancel the annual Whitefish Trail Hootenanny that had been planned Aug. 21-22.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Alpine Theatre Project, Glacier Twins present summer series

Alpine Theatre Project is teaming up with Glacier Twins baseball team for a series of outdoor concerts.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

State unemployment rate dropped in June

Montana’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.1 percent in June after the state and national parks reopened to tourists.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Latest COVID cases linked to service industry

Many of the newest local cases of COVID-19 appear to be associated with those who work in the service industry such as at bars and restaurants, according to the Flathead City-County Health Department.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Latest COVID-19 cases linked to service industry

Many of the newest local cases of COVID-19 appear to be associated with those who work in the service industry such as at bars and restaurants, according to the Flathead City-County Health Department.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Great Fish ready to launch

Whitefish Community Foundation kicks off the sixth annual Great Fish Community Challenge with a Virtual Launch event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 30.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bar temporarily closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19

The popular Great Northern Bar downtown is temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sun Road opens Monday to Rising Sun

The Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park will open to motorized vehicles from the west entrance to Logan Pass and as far as Rising Sun on Monday, July 13, pending any last-minute changes due to weather, the park said late Thursday in a press release.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fundraisers set up for Mohler, Nevins families

Two online GoFundMe fundraising campaigns have been set up to help the families of Emily Mohler and Cody Nevins, who were both stabbed to death last week at her home near Olney.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hazmat training for local first responders this week

Flathead County first responders are hosting a joint Hazmat and Law Enforcement exercise this week on July 6-10.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Teacher honored for leading effort to produce masks

Whitefish High School teacher Todd Spangler was recently recognized by Congressman Greg Gianforte for his efforts working to create plastic filtration masks to protect against the coronavirus.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Forest begins taking comments on Stovepipe project

The Flathead National Forest is seeking public input on a new proposed timber and fuels reduction project planned for south and east of Tally Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Challenge raises more than $26,000 for Whitefish Trail

Whitefish Trail users logged 26,072 miles during the month of May for the second annual Hit the Trail Challenge, earning $26,072 toward the trail and protected lands.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man faces charge after allegedly confronting protesters in downtown Whitefish

A man who allegedly became confrontational with protesters downtown Wednesday night has been charged with disorderly conduct.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Owens, Fern will face off in general election

Republican Catherine Owens will face incumbent Democrat Dave Fern in the November general election in the House District 5 race.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Muldown students get chance to say goodbye to school

The Whitefish Schools Family Involvement Team is giving students a chance to say goodbye to the Muldown Elementary School building next week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Mountain Resort pass prices remain same as last season

Season pass prices at Whitefish Mountain Resort for the 2020-2021 season will not increase.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Additional donation adds to possible total for Trail Challenge

The community is having fun on the Whitefish Trail this May with 15,490 miles logged so far in the second annual Hit the Trail Challenge.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

WCA hires Paulson as new academic dean

The Whitefish Christian Academy has named Matthew Paulson as its new Academic Dean.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Olympian Maggie Voisin named Freeskiing Athlete of the Year

Olympian Maggie Voisin has been named Freeskiing Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish reopens sports courts, City Beach boat launch

Whitefish has reopened its tennis courts at Riverside Park and Grouse Mountain Park, as well as the pickleball courts at Memorial Park.

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

Giving Tuesday yields $500,000 for nonprofits

Donations poured in on Giving Tuesday, the Day of Giving and Unity, a fundraising campaign hosted by Whitefish Community Foundation and Flathead Community Foundation with more than $500,000 being awarded through the campaign.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

City reopens sports courts, City Beach boat launch

Whitefish has reopened its tennis courts at Riverside Park and Grouse Mountain Park, as well as the pickleball courts at Memorial Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

California man admits blackmailing Whitefish businessman

A California man accused of threatening to blackmail a Whitefish businessman admitted his guilt Thursday in U.S. District Court in Missoula.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Pilot warns of scam email not associated with newspaper

Some Whitefish businesses have received an email appearing to be connected with the Pilot’s Best of Whitefish contest, but the notice is not associated with the newspaper.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

WHS ranked seventh in state

Whitefish High School is seventh best in the state, according to a recent U.S. News & World report.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Big plane will fly over Wednesday morning

The Montana National Guard will be conducting flyovers in 21 cities around the state on Wednesday, May 6 as a tribute to first responders supporting the fight against COVID-19.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Posters available to remind folks of precautions related to COVID-19

The City of Whitefish is making a poster available to businesses to remind folks to follow practices aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Community foundations join in on Global Day of Giving

The Whitefish Community Foundation and the Flathead Community Foundation are working together to participate in the Global Day of Giving and Unity on Tuesday, May 5.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

2020 Shrine Game canceled, postponed to 2021

The 2020 Montana East-West Shrine Game scheduled for July 18 has been canceled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a release emailed on Thursday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Second death related to COVID-19 confirmed in Flathead County

The second death related to COVID-19 in Flathead County was confirmed Wednesday morning, the Flathead City-County Health Department announced.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

FWP seeking comments on Lost Trail conservation easement

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public input on a potential proposal to acquire a conservation easement on approximately 7,274 acres of productive timberland near Marion in Flathead County owned by Southern Pine Plantations.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Spring sports closures extended

The Montana High School Association announced Thursday that all spring activities will be further suspended through April 24.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Montana travel-related businesses face COVID-19 concerns

Nearly 94% of Montana’s travel-related businesses say they have been impacted by COVID-19, according to surveys conducted in March by the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Snow, damaging winds expected Saturday

Flathead Valley residents enjoying the recent warm weather should brace themselves for a big change this weekend. Winter weather returns with a vengeance beginning Friday night as a cold front ushers in damaging winds, near-record cold and snow.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Flathead County resident dies of coronavirus

The Flathead City-County Health Department on Monday confirmed the first death of a Flathead County resident related to COVID-19 in Flathead County.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Foundation leads day of giving for local nonprofits

The Whitefish Community Foundation is joining the global giving day to help unleash generosity and connect donors with nonprofits that are suffering operationally during the COVID-19 crisis. The annual Giving Tuesday will be renamed A Day of Giving and Unity and will be a 28-hour campaign beginning at 8 a.m., …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Screenings for COVID-19 begin at train depot, airport

Screening of passengers at Glacier Park International Airport and Whitefish train depot for COVID-19 began Friday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

PBS, Office of Public Instruction collaborate on home learning

As schools and districts across Montana suspend classes to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, MontanaPBS and the Montana Office of Public Instruction have announced a plan to support home learning for students.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

State parks open for day use only

State parks, fishing access sites and wildlife management areas remain open for day use only following a stay-at-home issued by the governor in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Ball fields set for construction in C-Falls

The Columbia Falls School Board last week got an update on the Ruder and Glacier Gateway Elementary School projects, set to begin construction this year.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Emergency rental assistance available through housing authority

Many Whitefish workers have found themselves without a job in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that means among paying other bills it can be difficult to pay rent.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Forest takes comments on options for Salish-Good project

Flathead National Forest is taking public input about a timber and fuels project 20 miles north of Whitefish in the Tally Lake District.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

FWP seeks input on trout restoration in Martin Creek

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public input on a proposal to restore native westslope cutthroat trout in Martin Creek near Olney.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Talent Show

Whitefish Middle School students got the chance to show off their skills during the school’s Talent Show earlier this month at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Foundation activates emergency fund to support nonprofits

The Whitefish Community Foundation’s Board of Directors has activated a Community Emergency Response Fund to support local nonprofits that are helping those directly impacted by the coronavirus.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Candidates file for election

The filing deadline last week for political office set up some primary races and general-election contests.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Candidates file for election

The filing deadline last week for political office set up some primary races and general-election contests.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Health board asks businesses to modify operations

Flathead County Commissioners and the Flathead City-County Board of Health are urging all businesses in Flathead County to modify their daily operations.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Health board asks businesses to modify operations

Flathead County Commissioners and the Flathead City-County Board of Health are urging all businesses in Flathead County to modify their daily operations.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Bullock orders K-12 schools to close immediately, recommends limiting public gatherings

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced Sunday that all public K-12 schools would close beginning March 16 though March 27.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bullock orders K-12 schools to close immediately, recommends limiting public gatherings

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced Sunday that all public K-12 schools would close beginning March 16 though March 27.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Law enforcement responds to false report of shooting

The Whitefish Police Department responded to a call Thursday afternoon of someone claiming he had shot and killed a person on Baker Avenue, but officers quickly determined the claim was not true, according to Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Special Olympics winter games canceled over coronavirus concerns

The Special Olympics winter games set to be held next week at Whitefish Mountain Resort have been canceled due to concerns around the coronavirus.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ravenwood returns for 17th year

F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Company and Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center partner each year to connect local kids and families with working forests on Stoltze land between Columbia Falls and Whitefish. Ravenwood offers a Spring Break Day Camp, Homeschool Programs, and a slate of summer camps for youth and teens …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Donation funds new Big Mountain fire truck

A Texas couple constructing a home on Big Mountain has made a $600,000 donation to allow for the Big Mountain Fire Department to purchase a fire truck.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Donation funds new Big Mountain fire truck

A Texas couple constructing a home on Big Mountain has made a $600,000 donation to allow for the Big Mountain Fire Department to purchase a fire truck.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ravenwood returns for 17th year

F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Company and Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center partner each year to connect local kids and families with working forests on Stoltze land between Columbia Falls and Whitefish. Ravenwood offers a Spring Break Day Camp, Homeschool Programs, and a slate of summer camps for youth and teens …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Drama Club presents 'Mash' this weekend

Whitefish High School Drama Club presents “MASH” by Tim Kelly for its spring show March 5, 6 and 7.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Local health officials, hospital prepare for coronavirus

Flathead County health officials says they are working closely to prepare and prove awareness regarding the coronavirus. There have been no reported cases of the virus in Montana.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'

Three shows remain of the Whitefish Theatre Company’s production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” performed at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. Final shows of this beloved tale are on March 5, 6, and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and March 8 at 4 p.m.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Fifth annual Free the Seeds! returns to FVCC on Saturday

The Free The Seeds! event returns to Flathead Community College this weekend for its fifth annual presentation of workshops, activities, seed sharing and more.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

MDT seeks input on future of 93 in downtown

The Montana Department of Transportation is creating a study with possible options for improvements to U.S. Highway 93 downtown through Whitefish and is holding an open house this week to gather input.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Fifth annual Free the Seeds! returns to FVCC on Saturday

The Free The Seeds! event returns to Flathead Community College this weekend for its fifth annual presentation of workshops, activities, seed sharing and more.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

MDT seeks input on future of 93 in downtown

The Montana Department of Transportation is creating a study with possible options for improvements to U.S. Highway 93 downtown through Whitefish and is holding an open house this week to gather input.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

ATV vehicle track approved in Olney

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

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

ATV vehicle track approved in Olney

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

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Finalists selected in school superintendent search

The Whitefish School Board has selected four finalists to be interviewed for the position of the superintendent of schools. The finalists came from an initial pool of 39 candidates from across the United States and were evaluated and screened based on experience and background.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Tests show date-rape drugs not involved in incident last fall at downtown bar

Results of a laboratory analysis were unable to detect any known date-rape drugs in the systems of three women who were found impaired in downtown Whitefish last fall, according to the Whitefish Police Department.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Planning Board looks at changes to retaining wall regulations

The Whitefish Planning Board will consider a change to the zoning code regarding retaining walls at its Thursday, Feb. 21 meeting.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Board looks at retaining wall regs

The Whitefish Planning Board will consider a change to the zoning code regarding retaining walls at its Thursday, Feb. 21 meeting.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Tests show date-rape drugs not involved in incident last fall at downtown bar

Results of a laboratory analysis were unable to detect any known date-rape drugs in the systems of three women who were found impaired in downtown Whitefish last fall, according to the Whitefish Police Department.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

PHOTOS: Winter Carnival Grand Parade

Thousands lined the streets of downtown Whitefish Saturday afternoon to watch the Whitefish Winter Carnival Grand Parade.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Photos: Penguin Plunge

Folks braved the icy waters of Whitefish Lake Saturday morning for the annual Whitefish Carnival Penguin Plunge, which raises money for Montana Special Olympics.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

PHOTOS: Winter Carnival Grand Parade

Thousands lined the streets of downtown Whitefish Saturday afternoon to watch the Whitefish Winter Carnival Grand Parade.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Photos: Penguin Plunge

Folks braved the icy waters of Whitefish Lake Saturday morning for the annual Whitefish Carnival Penguin Plunge, which raises money for Montana Special Olympics.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Carnival's main events this weekend

Winter Carnival weekend in Whitefish is legendary. For 61 years the annual festival has drawn thousands of visitors to Whitefish to celebrate winter.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Carnival’s main events this weekend

Winter Carnival weekend in Whitefish is legendary. For 61 years the annual festival has drawn thousands of visitors to Whitefish to celebrate winter.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Voisin earns X-Games bronze

Whitefish freeskier Maggie Voisin soared to a podium finish in women’s slopestyle at the X-Games in Aspen, Colorado, on Sunday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Skiers compete in Glacier Glide

Skiers of all ages competed Sunday in Glacier Nordic Club’s Glacier Glide.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Steele named new supervisor for Flathead Forest

The deputy forest supervisor for Idaho’s Nez-Perce Clearwater National Forests, Kurt Steele, has been named the new forest supervisor for Flathead National Forest.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Werner lookout fully reserved for limited 2020 dates

Werner Peak Lookout is booked for the entire 2020 season, according to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Stillwater seeks information on vandalism

The Stillwater State Forest is looking for any information regarding vandalism that occurred earlier this month to destroy signs located on the state forest.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Champion skaters shine in 'Christmas on Ice' show

Featured during Glacier Skate Academy’s “Christmas on Ice” performances will be Dylan Moscovitch, a recently retired Canadian pairs figure skater who won an Olympic silver medal at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

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

Ski Foundation announces 2019 Bruce Erickson award winners

The Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation has announced the 2019 award winners for the Bruce Erickson Award, named in the honor of the late American Bank President Bruce Erickson.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Foundation announces fall community grants

The Whitefish Community Foundation recently announced the recipients of its 2019 fall Community Grants Program. A total of more than $24,000 in grants was awarded.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Citizens for Better Flathead restarts with new leadership

After a funding shortfall forced Citizens for a Better Flathead to temporarily suspend operations in August, the organization on Friday announced it’s back in action with a new board of directors, a new office and a year-end fundraising campaign with the goal of hiring a new director.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Marathon selected as state championship

The Whitefish Marathon has been selected by the Road Runners Club of America as the 2020 RRCA Marathon State Championship race.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Into the Woods

A musical twist on the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, the imaginative and enchanting “Into the Woods” continues this week at the O’Shaughnessy Center.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Hospital honored for excellence in patient experience

North Valley Hospital is being honored at the national level for its patient experience.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Community input sought for superintendent search

The Whitefish School District is looking for community input as the search for a new superintendent gets underway.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Under the Big Sky music festival announces 2020 lineup

The Under The Big Sky festival on Friday announced the lineup for its 2020 festival set for July.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Mountain Resort opens for 72nd season

Whitefish Mountain Resort opened for its 72nd season on Friday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Uphill travel on Big Mountain closes due to lack of snow

Whitefish Mountain Resort and the Flathead National Forest are temporarily closing the front side of Big Mountain to uphill skiing until more snow is received.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

DNRC takes comments on proposed timber harvest

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is proposing to harvest timber on several parcels in the Stillwater State Forest.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ski resort expansion plans move forward

The Flathead National Forest has released a draft decision and finding of no significant impact for the expansion of lift-served terrain in Hellroaring Basin at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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

Old Man Walking hits 1,000-mile mark in fundraising campaign

Richard Atkinson, joined by students and teachers last week, celebrated his completion of 1,000 miles walked for his Oldest Man Walking campaign to raise funds for Whitefish Schools.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

DREAM partners with Nordic Club

DREAM Adaptive Recreation is partnering with Glacier Nordic Club this winter to provide access to Nordic trails to individuals with disabilities.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Forest finds no impacts for expansion of resort

The Flathead National Forest has released a draft decision and finding of no significant impact for the expansion of the Hellroaring Basin at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Uphill rules begin on Big Mountain

The Flathead National Forest and Whitefish Mountain Resort are reminding skiers and snowboarders that the uphill skier policy goes into effect on Friday, Nov. 22.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fundraisers set up for girl hit by vehicle

A 6-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle and sustained injuries after school on Tuesday, Nov. 12 as she was getting off the school bus just west of Whitefish on U.S. 93.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Credit Union passes $1.5 billion in assets

Whitefish Credit Union has surpassed $1.5 billion in total assets.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish-based NXGEN merger announced

Whitefish-based NXGEN International, a payments processing service, has undergone a series of big mergers with Payroc LLC and other businesses.

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

Whitefish-based NXGEN completes merger

Whitefish-based NXGEN International, a payments processing service, has undergone a series of big mergers with Payroc LLC and other businesses.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Police investigating incident at downtown bar

Whitefish Police are investigating after three women collapsed at a downtown bar and were transported to the hospital over the weekend.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Resort earns No. 3 ranking in annual poll

Earning its highest ranking yet, SKI Magazine has named Whitefish Mountain Resort the third best ski resort in its annual readers poll.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Drivers reminded alternate side parking rules in effect

The City of Whitefish is reminding drivers that alternate side parking rules are now in effect in the city.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish schools super to resign

Whitefish Schools Superintendent Heather Davis Schmidt on Monday submitted her resignation to the Board of Trustees, effective at the end of the 2019-20 school year.

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

Whitefish schools super to resign

Whitefish Schools Superintendent Heather Davis Schmidt on Monday submitted her resignation to the Board of Trustees, effective at the end of the 2019-20 school year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Superintendent resigns post, will finish school year

Whitefish Schools Superintendent Heather Davis Schmidt has turned in her resignation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grizzly cubs found dead on railroad tracks

Two grizzly bear cubs were found recently killed on the railroad tracks southeast of Trego.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

School District expands bus route

The Whitefish School District is expanding one of its in-town bus routes to accommodate students going to after-school programs at The Wave.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Death of grizzly investigated

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are seeking information on the shooting of a grizzly bear in Olney.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

No headline

Two days of running events marked the Whitefish Legacy Partners races on Saturday and Sunday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Resort sets new record selling more than 11,000 season passes

For the first time in its history, Whitefish Mountain Resort has surpassed the 11,000 mark for winter season pass sales.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Food Bank meat processor for state program

North Valley Food Bank is partnering with Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks and the Montana Food Bank Network to process and distribute meat.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Anti-semitic fliers posted in downtown

A few downtown business say anti-Semitic literature was dropped at their stores on Monday night, according to the Montana Human Rights Network.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Great Northwest Oktoberfest fun continues this week

The 10th annual Great Northwest Oktoberfest continues this week on Oct. 2-5.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Creating recreation opportunities focus of summit here

The Montana Governor’s Office of Outdoor Recreation is set to hold a summit here next week on the topic of enhancing frontcountry outdoor recreation opportunities.

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Great Fish Challenge sets new record, passes $2.2M

The preliminary total raised for this year’s Great Fish Challenge was just over $2.27 million.

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Community Foundation opens applications for grant cycle

The Whitefish Community Foundation is opening the fall cycle of its Community Grant Program.

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Fiber optic line install proposed for forest service road

CenturyLink has applied with the Flathead National Forest to install fiber optic line to Bootjack Lake Road area residents.

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Slaybaugh named new Twins coach

Head coach Scott Murray has resigned from the Glacier Twins, and general manager and Twins president Kevin Slaybaugh will take the reins.

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Fundraiser aims to assist ski patrol employee

A fundraiser is set for Sept. 19 for Mark Dundas, a Glacier National Park employee and member of the ski patrol at Whitefish Mountain Resort, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia.

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Chamber event focuses on summer staffing issues

Staffing-up for the peak summer season has always been a challenge for Whitefish businesses, and never more so than in the summer of 2019, according to the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce.

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WHS Homecoming events set for later this month

Whitefish High School’s Homecoming week is coming fast.

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Duo holds concert, music workshop

Nashville-based duo Mare Wakefield and Nomad are set to perform a concert at Stillwater Landing and hold a Turkish music workshop at North Valley Music School next week.

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Park responds to medical fatality on Sun Road

A Whitefish man died while traveling on the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park over Labor Day weekend.

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Great Fish hits final stretch of giving campaign

The Great Fish Community Challenge has officially raised more than $1 million in donations in the first five weeks of the challenge.

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Ground breaking held for affordable apartment project

A ground breaking ceremony for an affordable housing project on Edgewood Place is set for Tuesday, Aug. 27.

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Food bank honors work of two special volunteers

Laney Kneeland, 8, and John Pacheco, 88, both have a passion for volunteering at North Valley Food Bank.

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Board recommends slew of requests

The Whitefish Planning Board met Thursday, Aug. 15 to discuss a variety of permit applications, zone changes and a zoning text amendment.

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Nonprofit hosts farm-to-table dinner

A newly formed nonprofit collective is holding a farm dinner on Saturday, Aug. 17 designed to celebrate the Flathead Valley’s sustainable agriculture efforts.

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Huckleberry Days festival this weekend

More than 100 outstanding art, craft and food vendors will come together for a full weekend of fun in downtown Whitefish for the 2019 Huckleberry Days Arts Festival.

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Whitefish Lake Triathlon

Athletes took to the lake and the streets on Sunday for the Whitefish Lake Triathlon.

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Gallery Night event Thursday features variety of artwork

The art community of Whitefish comes together during the summer to host an evening of featured artist exhibitions, entertainment, and light refreshments on the first Thursday of the month.

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Stillwater Forest takes comments on timber sale

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is taking comments on a proposed timber harvest

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Great Fish Community Challenge kicks off Thursday

The Whitefish Community Foundation will kick off the Great Fish Community Challenge on Thursday, July 25 with a free Launch Party at the First Interstate Bank in Whitefish.

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Whitefish woman awarded $14M after neo-Nazi 'troll storm'

Federal Magistrate Judge Jeremiah Lynch issued a ruling Monday recommending that Andrew Anglin, publisher of a major neo-Nazi website, should pay more than $14 million in damages to Tanya Gersh of Whitefish, who received a relentless barrage of antisemitic threats and messages from Anglin and his followers.

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Alpine Theatre summer program presents 'Dare to Dream'

Alpine Theatre Project has spread out its summer programs to create what it’s calling the “summer of inspiration,” which next features “Dare to Dream: The Road to Broadway” a series of concerts July 20, 26 and 27.

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Annual garden tour event set for July 20

The Flathead County Democratic Women’s Club is holding its fourth annual garden tour on Saturday, July 20.

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Trail users log miles raising more than $20,000

The Whitefish community logged a total of 20,062 miles on the Whitefish Trail during the month of May raising $20,062 for the trail.

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Caution urged after biker encounters mountain lions

A mountain biker had a brief encounter with a family of mountain lions on Wednesday, June 26 on the Whitefish Trail north of town.

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Wooden boat show this weekend

Antique and classic wooden boats will fill the waters of Whitefish Lake this weekend for the annual Whitefish Woody Weekend VIII.

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Original Big Mountain ski lift relocated to museum in town

A key piece of ski history was moved to the Ski Heritage Center ski museum last week and should eventually be on display for those wanting to view it.

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Two grizzly bears were captured north Whitefish and later euthanized after the bears had become food-conditioned and were responsible for property damage and livestock depredation.

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Twins score plenty of runs in pair of doubleheaders

After falling to Cranbrook in game one of a doubleheader, the Glacier Twins got the bats going.

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Six candidates to run for City Council

Six candidates have filed to run in the Whitefish City Council election.

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Whitefish officials join call for conservation fund

Whitefish’s City Council members and Mayor are among 150 elected officials from 11 states who have signed onto a letter urging their congressional delegations to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

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The Flathead National Forest has opened a public comment period regarding a special use permit for a proposed ultra marathon on Big Mountain.

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Deadline to file for city election June 17

Less than one week remains for candidates to file to run for city offices.

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Dryden, Schulz receive coaching awards

Adding to a stellar spring for Bulldog sports, Whitefish also received two Coaches of the Year awards for girls tennis coach Patrick Dryden and track coach Derek Schulz.

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Glacier Twins shut out Bandits at home

The Glacier Twins held Cranbrook scoreless on Sunday in a shutout home win, 9-0.

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Pilot named top small weekly newspaper in state

The Whitefish Pilot took home 21 awards and was named the best weekly newspaper in Montana for its circulation size at the Montana Newspaper Association awards banquet Saturday in Big Sky.

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New director takes over at hospital's Birth Center

Felicity Williams has stepped into the role of director for The Birth Center at North Valley Hospital.

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Resort kicks off summer season on mountain this weekend

The summer season at Whitefish Mountain Resort is set for another early start this year as the resort opens for Memorial Day weekend.

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Conservation project earns international award

An effort that eventually led to the conservation of 13,400 acres west of Whitefish has earned international recognition.

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Burger Battle moved to June 8

The third annual Feast Whitefish Battle of the Burgers, which had been scheduled for Saturday, May 18 at the Pine Lodge has been re-scheduled to Saturday, June 8.

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Comments taken on changes in Hellroaring

The Flathead National Forest has released an environmental assessment for plans by Whitefish Mountain Resort designed to enhance skiing in Hellroaring Basin.

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Boyle resigns as head wrestling coach

Bulldogs wrestling head coach Ryan Boyle has decided to step down from his post after eight years.

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State Park Road closure set for gas pipeline relocation

Modifications to the traffic flow on State Park Road begin today including a closure of the road as crews work to relocate a natural gas pipeline.

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Whitefish Soroptimists give $36,000 in scholarships

Whitefish Soroptimists International presented $36,000 in scholarship and grant money to Flathead area students on April 22 during a dinner.

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Muhlfeld announces bid for third term

Mayor John Muhlfeld has announced that he plans to seek a third term serving as mayor of Whitefish.

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PHOTOS: Talent Show

Whitefish High School students showed off their talent during the school’s annual Talent Show last week at the Performing Arts Center.

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Nonprofits selected for Great Fish Challenge

The Whitefish Community Foundation has announced the list of 53 nonprofits that will participate in the 2019 Great Fish Community Challenge. In just the last four years, the challenge has raised more than $7 million for more than 60 charities in Whitefish and surrounding communities. Last year’s challenge included 1,500 …

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Ski resort announces new season pass rate

Whitefish Mountain Resort has announced its 2019-20 winter season pass rates, which include some price increases.

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DREAM annual event raises funds for adaptive recreation programs

Dream Adaptive Recreation is holding its Spring Fling fundraising gala on Saturday, April 13.

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Wild Rivers Film Tour makes stop here

The 2019 Wild Rivers Film Tour will make a stop in Whitefish next week.

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Club brings adaptation of 'Frozen' to stage this weekend

The Homeschool Theater Club will bring to the stage “Elsa and Anna,” an adaptation of the Disney film “Frozen,” this weekend.

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Credit Union announces several staff changes

Whitefish Credit Union has announced changes regarding a few staff positions.

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Matdies earns national education award

Whitefish High School teacher Amanda Matdies is receiving a national award for her contributions to the field of family and consumer science.

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Winner announced for Big Mountain dream home

A former preschool teacher from Osgood, Indiana, has been announced as the winner of the HGTV dream home on Big Mountain.

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Hospital earns high marks for patient care

North Valley Hospital recently received high marks from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for providing quality care.

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Volunteers still needed for Junior Achievement program

Volunteers are still needed to help lead Junior Achievement programming at Whitefish Schools.

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PHOTOS: Prom 2019

Students walked in the Grand March Saturday evening for the Whitefish High School 2019 Prom outside the O’Shaughnessy Center downtown. The theme was Enchanted Forest.

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MDT looks to widen Highway 93

The Montana Department of Transportation is considering widening 1 mile of U.S. Highway 93 west of Whitefish.

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Film festival lands here next week

Inspiring and adventure-filled documentaries are coming to Whitefish as part of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation’s Mountainfilm on Tour.

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Traffic focus of meeting

The city of Whitefish is holding a public meeting to present information about efforts to reduce congestion and provide alternative modes of transportation downtown and throughout the city.

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Two seats up for election on school board

Two Trustee positions on the Whitefish School Board are up for election this spring.

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WHS DECA club dominates in state conference

Whitefish High School showed up to compete at the DECA state conference on Feb. 10-12 in Fairmont Hot Springs, notching 56 total finalists and eight state champions.

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Mush!

Mushers and dogs alike got their fair share of racing over the weekend at the Flathead Classic Sled Dog Race, held at Dog Creek Lodge near Olney.

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Lake Institute to host Montana Lakes Conference next month

The Whitefish Lake Institute is hosting the inaugural Montana Lakes Conference on March 13-15 here.

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Vets Home new bus in now in service

Veterans from the Montana Veterans Home recently got the chance to check out the new passenger bus they’ll have the chance to enjoy as the result of a fundraising effort that began last year.

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Racers compete in Big Sky, Missoula

Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation racers were on the road for the past two weekends, competing first at the Big Sky Speed Series on Feb. 9-10, then at Missoula Snowbowl on Feb. 16-17.

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Volunteers needed for Junior Achievement

Volunteers are needed to assist in leading programs in the Whitefish School District aimed at providing business lessons.

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Fundraiser delivers new bus to Veterans Home

Veterans from the Montana Veterans Home recently got the chance to check out the new passenger bus they’ll have the chance to enjoy as the result of a fundraising effort that began last year.

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Police issue warning over phone scam

The Whitefish Police Department is warning about a phone scam that is occurring in the Flathead Valley involving those posing as law enforcement officers.

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Hospital donates to Nate Chute Foundation

The North Valley Hospital is honoring one of the employees of its foundation by making a donation to the Nate Chute Foundation.

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New online map features trail systems around county

A new comprehensive and interactive online map of county trails is now available through Flathead County’s website.

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Annual Winter Carnival celebrates its 60th anniversary

The Whitefish Winter Carnival celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

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Adult classes begin

The Whitefish School District’s adult education program has begun its winter curriculum.

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DREAM Adaptive offers veteran ski and snowboard days

The DREAM Adaptive Recreation Veteran ski and snowboard weekends at Whitefish Mountain Resort are geared to providing an outlet for stories of service and compassionate ears from those who have similar experiences while creating the opportunity to heal through playing.

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Grant assists with trail signs

Whitefish was among several Montana communities that recently received grants from the state Department of Commerce to assist with attracting visitors.

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Pilot's top issues survey continues

There’s no doubt that Whitefish is a great place to live, but as in any community there is always room for improvement. Many of the issues or challenges facing the town have come up in public meetings or have been discussed at the coffee shop, while still others may not …

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Submissions taken for Snow Sculpture event

The city of Whitefish is looking for teams to participate in the second annual Snow Sculpture Showcase planned for the weekend of Whitefish Winter Carnival on Feb. 1 and 2.

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Applications taken for avalanche training scholarships

The Patrol Fund is accepting applications for avalanche and backcountry medicine scholarships for courses this winter at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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Highway 93 corridor plan workshop set for Jan. 8

Whitefish is holding a public workshop as part of work to craft a corridor plan for Highway 93 South.

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Pilot launches survey seeking top issues facing Whitefish

For many the start of a New Year is a time for reflecting on the past year, while also looking forward to the future ahead.

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Skiers safely evacuated after chairlift stops at resort

About 140 skiers were rescued from a chairlift in the East Rim area at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday after the lift stopped as the result of a mechanical issue.

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Bulldog wrestlers grab second at Eureka tourney

Whitefish earned second place at the Buzz Lucey Tournament in Eureka on Dec. 22.

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Lady Dogs suffer close loss to Frenchtown

A slow second half for the Lady Bulldogs led to a loss Dec. 21 at Frenchtown.

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Broncs best Bulldogs with buzzer-beater

Whitefish gave its best effort, but the Bulldogs weren’t unable to come back from a slow start against Frenchtown on Dec. 21 at home.

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Christmas Stroll downtown Friday

The holiday season begins in Whitefish on Friday with the annual Christmas Stroll downtown.

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Resort opens with skiing on north side

Whitefish Mountain Resort will open for its 71st season on Thursday, Dec. 6.

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Man arrested for shooting; others face charges following incident

Nine people were charged with crimes last week following a burglary and shooting Thursday, Nov. 29 in a neighborhood south of Whitefish. At about 8 a.m. the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of a burglary in progress and that someone had fired a gun before fleeing …

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Uphill rules begin on Big Mountain

The Flathead National Forest and Whitefish Mountain Resort are reminding skiers of the uphill skier policy that goes into effect Thursday, Nov. 22.

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Planning Board holds public hearings Thursday

The Whitefish Planning Board will hold four public hearings at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 15.

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Whitefish man attacked by bear

A 36-year-old Whitefish man was attacked by a bear Sunday morning after he apparently surprised the bear while hunting.

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FVSEF shows Warren Miller film

Powder hounds eagerly anticipating the winter season can get ready by watching Warren Miller Entertainment’s 69th full-length feature film “Face of Winter” during two showings this weekend in Whitefish.

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Experts to speak at annual avalanche workshop here Saturday

A panel is experts will provide education on safe winter backcountry travel during this year’s Northern Rockies Snow and Avalanche Workshop in Whitefish on Saturday, Nov. 3.

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Schools partner with state on bus safety campaign

Whitefish Schools is taking the lead on a statewide initiative to alert drivers about the importance of school bus safety.

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Resort sets record for season pass sales

Skiers in Whitefish are gearing up for winter in record numbers.

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Bird viewing area opens in West Valley

A bird and wildlife viewing area is opening to the public on nearly conserved property in the West Valley.

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Conference focuses on water issues

Reducing the effects of drought on rural livelihoods, protecting Montana’s waterways from invasive mussels and helping neighbors recover from wildfires — these are just a few of the many ways that locally driven watershed groups sustain communities across Montana every day.

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Education Foundation holds parent education event

The Whitefish Education Foundation’s Family Involvement Team will host its first Parent Education Series of the year on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center.

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New parking rules begin Oct. 1

New parking rules go into effect in Whitefish beginning Oct. 1.

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City Council considers increase to sewer, water rates

Whitefish water and sewer users could see an increase in their bills if a proposed increase is approved.

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Off-season watercraft rules begin Oct. 1

Officials are reminding folks that off-season rules for watercraft using Whitefish Lake begin Oct. 1.

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To no local powder-hound’s surprise, Whitefish Mountain Resort has been named the top resort in the West for “overall satisfaction” by SKI Magazine.

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FWP seeks information in poaching cases near Whitefish

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking information about a deer and elk that were illegally killed west of Whitefish.

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Donations in Great Fish hit $1.88M

Donors gave generously up until the very last minute of the Great Fish Community Challenge on Friday resulting in more than $200,000 being collected on the final day.

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Fire department issues caution after burn pile threatens residence

The Whitefish Fire Department is reminding residents that open burning is not allowed until Oct. 1 after responding to an out of control burn pile on Wednesday afternoon.

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Fundraising continues for vehicle for WHS grad

Organizers of a fundraiser to assist in purchasing a vehicle for a Whitefish man are planning a celebration Saturday to continue raising funds and present him with a check.

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Great Fish Color Run

Hundreds of runners competed in the Great Fish Community Challenge 5K Color Run/Walk Saturday morning through downtown Whitefish.

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WHS homecoming set for Sept. 17-22

Whitefish High School will be celebrating homecoming activities the week of Sept. 17-22 with sporting events, dress up days, lunchtime activities, spirit assembly, parade, Booster Club barbecue, and dance will promote Bulldog pride with students and community.

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Great Fish hits $900,000 ahead of Color Run

Heading into the remaining days of the campaign, the fourth annual Great Fish Community Challenge has raised more than $900,000 for participating nonprofits.

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Stage II fire restrictions to end

Fire restrictions across northwest Montana are being rescinded effective on Friday.

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WMR parking auction benefits food bank

A parking space auction by Whitefish Mountain Resort has raised $8,619 in donations for the North Valley Food Bank.

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Muldown parents asked to drop off students in front of school building

The Whitefish School District is asking parents who drop off or pick up students at Muldown Elementary School to help fight traffic congestion with new drop off and pick up areas. The school year begins Wednesday, Aug. 29.

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Whitefish officials picked for state committee

A Whitefish school administrator and law enforcement official have been named to a statewide emergency response committee.

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WMR hosts round of bike race

The Whitefish Bike Park this weekend is hosting a leg of the Pacific Northwest Cup Downhill Race.

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Small fire near Big Mountain contained

Fire crews on Saturday responded to a small wildfire burning near the back side of Big Mountain.

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Small wildfire burns near Big Mountain

A small lightning-caused fire is burning near the back side of Big Mountain.

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Stage II fire restrictions begin

All areas in the Northwest Zone Fire Management Area are set to enter Stage II fire restrictions on Thursday, Aug. 16.

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Health department advises monitoring air quality conditions

The Flathead City-County Health Department is encouraging residents to regularly monitor air quality conditions and restrict outdoor activity accordingly as a number of wildfire in the area are impacting air quality.

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NVH health care providers set to rally in support of tobacco tax

Health care providers from North Valley Hospital are participating in a week of action in support of a state ballot measure to raise taxes on all tobacco products by $2.

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Fire danger moved to “extreme”

The fire danger has been increased to “extreme” for most of northwest Montana.

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Huckleberry Days bring food, art and fun to Whitefish

Bringing more than 100 outstanding art, craft and food vendors together for a full weekend of fun in downtown Whitefish this weekend is the annual Huckleberry Days Arts Festival.

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Bestwick finishes top of leader board in Big Mountain Run

Ninety-four runners competed in the 36th Annual Big Mountain Run on Saturday.

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Fire danger moved to “Very High”

Fire officials on Tuesday moved the fire danger level for the Flathead to “Very High.”

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Fire danger ramps up

Interagency Wildland Fire Managers have made the decision to raise the fire danger for the Flathead to “high.”

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Fire danger moves to high in Flathead

Interagency Wildland Fire Managers have made the decision to raise the fire danger for the Flathead to “high.”

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Young musicians get chance to tune up with the masters

Camp Festival Amadeus will once again nurture the musical education of young musicians in the Flathead Valley next month.

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Music school alum returns with band for benefit

Musician and singer Ethan Thompson will return to Whitefish, as part of the band Ocean Park Standoff later this month in a benefit concert for the music school where he began.

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Young musicians get chance to tune up with the masters

Camp Festival Amadeus will once again nurture the musical education of young musicians in the Flathead Valley next month.

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Comments sought on state AIS funding

Potential funding options for Montana’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program were presented at a recent meeting of the Upper Columbia Conservation Commission (UC3) at the Flathead Lake Biological Station on Flathead Lake.

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Ski Heritage museum sets summer hours

While it’ll be a while before it snows again, Whitefish’s ski museum is now open for the summer.

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WHS teacher honored with state award

Whitefish High School teacher Amanda Matdies recently won the Montana Family and Consumer Science New Achievers Award from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

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Multi-sport Glacier Challenge set for Saturday around Whitefish

This year’s Glacier Challenge, Montana’s premiere multi-sport relay race, kicks off at City Beach Saturday.

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Pilot brings home awards at annual state convention

The Whitefish Pilot earned 13 awards during the annual Montana Newspaper Association convention Saturday in Billings.

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Housing plan moves to next round in quest for tax credits

The Whitefish Housing Authority’s bid to earn housing tax credits moved forward last week, as it works toward its goal of developing a 38-unit housing complex planned off of Wisconsin Avenue.

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Event focuses on community broadband

Montana West Economic Development and the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors/MLS will be hosting a Community Broadband Initiative event on Wednesday, June 13 at Flathead Valley Community College.

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Flathead releases decision on Taylor Hellroaring timber, trail project

The Flathead National Forest has released the draft decision notice and finding of no significant impact and updated environmental assessment for the Taylor Hellroaring Project.

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Funding in place for conservation easement

Funding has been completed for the next phase of a 13,400-acre conservation easement northwest of Whitefish Lake.

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Whitefish High students shine at international DECA conference

Whitefish High School DECA members took home the organization’s highest honors at this year’s International Career Development Conference recently in Atlanta.

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Bike events planned during May

Connect Whitefish is planning events to inspire active transportation in and around Whitefish for the month of May in honor of National Bike Month.

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Foundation announces Great Fish nonprofits

The Whitefish Community Foundation lat week announced the 50 nonprofits that will participate in this year’s Great Fish Community Challenge.

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Spring sports resume after weather-related cancellations

Some spring snow canceled Whitefish sports last week, but they’ll be back at it again this week.

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Season pass prices increase slightly

Season passes at Whitefish Mountain Resort next winter will be increasing slightly.

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Timber sale planned for Lupfer Loop Road

The state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has issued a scoping notice for a planned timber harvest off the Lupfer Loop Road near Olney.

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Whitefish man dies after rescuing daughter off Maui coast

A Whitefish man reportedly died Tuesday after saving his daughter who was washed into the ocean off the coast of Maui.

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Construction work begins on Central

Construction on the southern portion of Central Avenue is set to begin this seek.

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Election fillings come to close

Monday was the filing deadline for state and county elections.

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Fern seeking re-election; no candidates in SD3

Whitefish Democrat Dave Fern has filed for re-election to House District 5, which includes the city of Whitefish and rural ares surrounding the city.

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12U Avalanche win state championship

The Glacier Avalanche 12U PeeWee Black hockey team capped off their season with a state championship win over Bozeman last weekend.

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Flathead Classic Dog Sled Race

The Flathead Classic Sled Dog Race hosted a record 54 entries in last weekend’s sled dog races held at the at Dog Creek Lodge & Nordic Center near Olney.

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Voisin takes fourth

Whitefish freeskier Maggie Voisin just missed the podium with a close fourth place finish in women’s slopestyle at this year’s Olympic Games.

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Whitefish Review wins national cover contest

The Whitefish Review was recently named the Readers’ Choice winner in the American Society of Magazine Editors 12th ASME Best Cover Contest.

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Hospital completes fundraising for 3D mammography machine

North Valley Hospital is installing a 3D mammography machine that is the result of a fundraising effort that began last fall.

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Fusion win another state title

The Flathead Lady Fusion 14U (15-3-1) hockey team capped off a great season this weekend at the state tournament in Bozeman, winning their second-straight gold in double overtime against a strong and fast Glasgow Ice Dawg team.

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Shorthanded Lady Fusion gets two wins on the road

The Flathead Fusion girls 14U hockey team traveled the snowy and icy roads to Miles City this past weekend to compete in two final league contests each against Miles City and Bozeman.

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Photos: Penguin Plunge

Folks braved the icy waters of Whitefish Lake Saturday morning for the annual Whitefish Carnival Penguin Plunge, which raises money for Montana Special Olympics.

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Winter Carnival Grand Parade

Thousands lined Central Avenue Saturday during the Whitefish Winter Carnival Grand Parade. This year’s theme for the 59th annual Carnival was “Fly Like an Eagle.” (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)

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Skijoring fun

Skiers, riders and horses alike all came out to Big Mountain Ranch last weekend for this year’s Whitefish Winter Carnival Ski Joring.

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Twins looking for B team coach

The Glacier Twins American Legion Baseball Association is searching for a new head coach for its Class B team.

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Voisin makes history ahead of Olympics

Whitefish’s Maggie Voisin became the first American woman ever to win the slopestyle skiing competition at the winter X Games Saturday in Aspen, Colorado.

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Health officials ask for precaution against spreading influenza as county records more than 300 cases

Influenza is now considered widespread in Montana and Flathead County has recorded more than 300 cases of the virus.

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Olympian holds skating class

Glacier Skate Academy is welcoming Paul Wylie, 1992 Olympic silver medalist, to help with its sixth winter seminar Jan. 26 and 27.

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Fire season last year cost state up to $240 million in visitor spending

Fires and smoke from wildfires this past summer cost the state up to 800,000 visitors and resulted in a decrease in visitor spending, according to the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana.

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Ski Heritage Days events, Hall of Fame induction next week

The Flathead Ski Heritage Center and the Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation will honor three women as the 2018 inductees into the Ski Heritage Center Hall of Fame next week as part of the 2018 Hell Roaring Ski Heritage Days and Whitefish Mountain Resort’s 70th anniversary celebration.

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Commission assesses AIS efforts in Upper Columbia Basin

The newly created Upper Columbia Conservation Commission co-hosted a workshop last month in Polson to assess current efforts on the ground and to enhance coordination moving forward on aquatic invasive species prevention in the Upper Columbia Basin.

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FVSEF skiers dominate in Big Mountain races

Over 100 young skiers from throughout Montana, north Idaho and eastern Washington competed at Whitefish Mountain Resort last weekend in the Base Lodge Clinic — Sportsman Ski Haus Northern Division Qualifier. Racers ranging in age from 12 to 15 were entered representing clubs from Anaconda, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, …

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Glacier Glide results

Skiers gathered at Whitefish Lake Golf Club Sunday morning for Glacier Nordic Club’s annual Glacier Glide race.

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Lady Fusion wins Winter Classic

The Flathead Lady Fusion 14U hockey team went 4-1-0 this weekend and claimed their first Winter Classic championship at the Woodland Park ice rink in Kalispell.

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Carnival 2018: Raper named Prime, Skinner crowned Duchess

The first royalty of the 59th annual Whitefish Winter Carnival has been announced.

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PHOTOS: New Year's On Ice

The Glacier Skate Academy’s New Year’s On Ice show at the Stumptown Ice Den last weekend included a cast of 30 local skaters including competitive and recreational skaters as well as beginning skaters ranging in age from 4 to 17.

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Snowboarder dies in tree-well accident

A 28-year-old man died in a snowboarding accident Saturday at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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PHOTOS: Students show off musical talents

Whitefish students performed recently during band and choir concerts at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

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Whitefish firefighters work on Thomas Fire in California

Firefighters from the Whitefish Fire Department are part of a strike team from Flathead County that have been working on the Thomas Fire in California. Firefighters from Whitefish include Captain Cole Hadley, task force leader Ben Fassnacht, and Cole Lackey and Sal Baccaro. The Whitefish team arrived in California on …

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Bulldogs fall to Libby in tight game

The Bulldogs were unable to overcome a six-point deficit Thursday night against Libby at home.

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Lady Fusion pick up trio of wins in Idaho

The Flathead Lady Fusion 14U went 3-0 this weekend at the Moscow Idaho girls hockey festival.

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Photos: Christmas Stroll

Hundreds of folks walked Central Avenue Friday evening for the annual Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Christmas Stroll.

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Christmas Stroll downtown celebrates holiday season

Whitefish will celebrate the arrival of the holiday season with the annual Christmas Stroll Friday, Dec. 8.

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Fusion 14U have strong showing at festival

The Flathead Fusion girls 14U hockey team hosted a festival at the recently opened Woodland Park ice rink in Kalispell this past weekend, enjoying near perfect conditions for opening weekend games.

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Foundation auctions off backcountry ski trip with three Olympians

The top 10 auction bidders at the Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation’s annual dinner will get the chance to spend a day of backcountry cat skiing with three former Olympians.

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Winter decorations go up downtown

Volunteers Sunday morning hoisted up the garland punctuated with red bells, snowflakes and wreaths that have become an iconic winter scene in Whitefish.

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911 calls rerouted after fiber line cut

A cut to a fiber optic line in Kalispell has caused 911 calls to stop being delivered to the Flathead Emergency Communication Center.

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U.S. Capitol Christmas tree set to stop here

It’s looking to be a festive afternoon in Whitefish Monday when the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree makes a stop here.

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Puerto Ricans cancel Whitefish Energy contract

Facing scrutiny, Puerto Rico’s power company announced Sunday that it will cancel a major contract with a Whitefish firm to restore electricity on the island following Hurricane Maria.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Trick or Treat

Hundreds of children in costume paraded down Central Avenue Tuesday afternoon to trick-or-treat at businesses for Halloween.

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Puerto Rico cancels $300M contact with Whitefish Energy

Facing scrutiny, Puerto Rico’s power company announced Sunday that it will cancel a major contract with a Whitefish firm to restore electricity on the island following Hurricane Maria.

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Halloween events

Halloween fun

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Forecast predicts snowy and cold winter

Forecasters are predicting with La Niña potentially emerging for the second year in a row it could mean above average precipitation and below-average temperatures in the northern United States this winter.

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Karrow Avenue closes for watermain work

The city of Whitefish has issued a notice that Karrow Avenue will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, Oct. 23 through Thursday, Oct. 26.

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Reducing wildfire risk focus of talk Wednesday

Reducing wildfire risk and public health impacts from smoke is the focus of a community forum on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

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Bulldogs fans young and old lined the streets downtown Friday to watch this year’s homecoming parade.

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Great Northwest Oktoberfest continues

The eighth annual Great Northwest Oktoberfest kicked off last week and continues through Oct. 7 in downtown Whitefish. There’s plenty of authentic Bavarian food, drink, music and dancing, and the wildest array of audience participation contests.

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Voters approve $26.5 million bond for new elementary school

Whitefish voters Tuesday passed a $26.5 million bond request to construct a new Muldown Elementary School.

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Final Gallery Nights of season Thursday

The Whitefish art community hosts an evening of featured artist exhibitions the first Thursday of the month.

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Community Center announces changes, including evening yoga

The Whitefish Community Center is announcing some changes, including its new website and new activities.

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PHOTOS: Whitefish Trail Legacy Race

More than 200 runners took to the Whitefish Trail Sunday morning for the annual Legacy Race.

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Great Fish hits new fundraising high at $1.58M

More than $350,000 was donated to the Whitefish Community Foundation’s Great Fish Community Challenge on the final day of the challenge on Sept. 15. The preliminary total for the 45 participating nonprofits tallied at $1.58 million.

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Off-season regs begin on Whitefish Lake

The Whitefish Lake Institute, city of Whitefish and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are reminding watercraft users that off-season rules for Whitefish Lake begin Oct. 1.

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Whitefish Trail Legacy Run

The Whitefish Trail Legacy Run is set for Sunday, Oct. 1. The event includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and family fun run will explore the Whitefish Trail around Murray, Woods, Little Beaver, and Dollar Lakes, enjoying rolling hills, beautiful views, and winding single track.

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Fire restrictions lifted

Stage II fire restrictions have been lifted in northwest Montana after being in place for 53 days.

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Series focuses on climate change issues

A four-part educational series sponsored this fall by Climate Smart Glacier Country in Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls aims to look at how a “warming climate presents new challenges to the Flathead Valley, but it also offers many opportunities to strengthen communities and the local economy.”

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Artistic ski chairs on auction block as fundraiser

Some artistic ski chairs will be auctioned off this week for the Big Ski Chair Affair.

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Meeting planned tonight to address school threats

The Whitefish School District and the Whitefish Police Department are hosting a community-wide meeting on Monday, Sept. 18 to answer questions in regard to recent cyber threats to Flathead County school districts.

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Ski passes on sale this month

Skiers and snowboarders have until the end of the month to secure a winter season pass to Whitefish Mountain Resort at the early season rates.

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Ski passes on sale this month

Skiers and snowboarders have until the end of the month to secure a winter season pass to Whitefish Mountain Resort at the early season rates.

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PHOTOS: Color Toss and Nonprofit Fair

The Whitefish Community Foundation’s Great Fish Color Run and Nonprofit Fair drew hundreds of folks to Depot Park last week. The Color Run was turned into a color toss Saturday due to poor air quality, but that didn’t detour participants who rolled in, ran through and flung the powdered color …

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School closed throughout Flathead County

Schools throughout Flathead County, including Whitefish and most of the large districts, are closed Thursday due to threats received via text message. Flathead Valley Community College also announced a closure.

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Color Run Saturday celebrates Great Fish Community Challenge

The Great Fish Community Challenge culminates Saturday, Sept. 9 in the Great Fish 5K Color Run/Walk and Nonprofit Fair at Depot Park.

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Talent on display for monthly Gallery Night event

The Whitefish art community hosts an evening of featured artist exhibitions the first Thursday of the month.

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High School homecoming events begin next week

Whitefish High School’s homecoming week runs Sept. 11-16.

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Montana Sky part of massive internet outage

Extensive damage to a main-line fiber-optic cable in St. Paul, Minnesota, Wednesday evening is responsible for an internet outage that is affecting Montana Sky Networks users. Crews are repairing the cable but service remained down Thursday morning.

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Tally Lake Campground closed due to bear activity

The Tally Lake Ranger District on the Flathead National Forest is temporarily closing the Tally Lake Campground and Day Use Area for public safety following several reports of bear activity this last week in the campground.

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Airport to expand parking lot

Glacier Park International Airport plans to expand the main airport parking lot by more than 30 percent, adding 224 new spaces to the existing 660 spaces, the airport announced Thursday.

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Knoerr named new director of Whitefish Community School

Johnna Knoerr has been named the new director of the Whitefish Community School.

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Trail Hootenanny set for Aug. 25

As new trails for the Whitefish Trail near completion in Haskill Basin, the Whitefish Legacy Partners is celebrating with it annual Hootenanny event on Friday, Aug. 25.

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Skate Academy earns grant to expand program

Glacier Skate Academy is a recipient of the 2017-18 U.S. Figure Skating Community Development Grants.

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Wisconsin corridor plan presented to public at open house

The city of Whitefish is set to unveil the initial draft of the Wisconsin Avenue corridor plan later this month following nine months of planning and deliberation.

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Campbell given emeritus status on hospital foundation board

Luther Campbell has been elected as board member emeritus for the North Valley Hospital Foundation, the foundation’s board of directors announced recently.

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Bulldog sports practice begins

Whitefish High School fall sports and activities begin this week. Here’s a rundown of startup dates and coach contact information.

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Grant, Garcia take top spots at 35th Big Mountain Run

Jimmy Grant sprinted to the top of Big Mountain at Saturday’s 35th annual Big Mountain Run.

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Artists work on display at monthly Gallery Night

The Whitefish art community hosts an evening of featured artist exhibitions the first Thursday of the month.

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Windauer, Prystayko win Whitefish Lake Triathlon

About 50 competitors participated in the triathlon Sunday beginning and ending at City Beach.

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Athletes gear up for Whitefish Lake Triathlon this weekend

This year’s Whitefish Lake Triathlon will be held on Sunday, July 23.

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North Valley Hospital announces new medical leaders

Registered Nurse Amy Vanterpool will serve as the role of Chief Clinical Officer at North Valley Hospital and Dr. Michael Henson will take over the title of Chief of Staff, the hospital announced last week.

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DNRC seeking comments on next section of Whitefish Trail

The state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is taking comments on trail and recreation easements for a proposed section of the Whitefish Trail on the Stillwater State Forest.

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Bears relocated from near Whitefish

Two young grizzly bears were recently captured 10 miles northwest of Whitefish along the Stillwater River and relocated after they were trying to get into a dog kennel to get dog food.

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Lake Triathlon

This year’s Whitefish Lake Triathlon will be held on Sunday, July 23.

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Pilot wins 22 awards

The Whitefish Pilot took home 22 awards during the annual Montana Newspaper Association awards banquet Saturday in Lewistown.

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Rapids 12U take gold

The Flathead Rapids 12U girls soccer team came out on top in the Montana Showcase in Helena last weekend. They beat the Bozeman Blitzz in the championship game, 4-3.

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Former parks employee denies theft charge

A former employee of Whitefish Parks and Recreation denied stealing more than $1,500 from the city by charging personal purchases to city financial accounts.

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FWP begins review of Whitefish Lake watershed easement

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is beginning the review of a proposal to conserve 13,398 acres of Weyerhaeuser property nine miles northwest of Whitefish.

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Ed Gallo tourney June 22

The 28th Annual Ed Gallo Memorial Wood Bat Baseball Tournament is set for June 22 through June 25 at Memorial Field in Whitefish.

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MARS skier named to U.S. team

Montana Alpine Race School’s Cedar Mattole has been named to the U.S. Telemark Ski Team for the 2017-18 season.

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Whitefish 'most beautiful' town in state

Residents and those who love Whitefish already know it’s a beautiful place, but it was recently selected as the most beautiful in the state by a travel website.

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Railroad crossing closed Wednesday

Emergency repairs at the railroad crossing at State Park Road will cause the crossing to be closed Wednesday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Climate Action committee welcomes ideas at open house

The Whitefish Climate Action Planning Committee will discuss the development of a city climate action plan during an open house on June 14 in the City Hall lobby.

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Grizzly bear killed near Whitefish

Officials are investigating the shooting death of a grizzly bear found west of Whitefish.

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Nonprofits selected for annual Great Fish Community Challenge

The Whitefish Community Foundation has selected 45 nonprofits to participate in its 2017 Great Fish Community Challenge.

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Monthly Gallery Night features wide variety of artistic work

The Whitefish art community hosts an evening of featured artist exhibitions the first Thursday of the month.

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Police provide tips for dealing with transients, burglaries, bears

The Whitefish Police Department has issued guidelines for three areas of concern in town.

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Hospital looks to secure breast cancer screening equipment

The North Valley Hospital Foundation is seeking volunteers to assist in a project to secure specialized 3D breast cancer screening equipment for North Valley Hospital in Whitefish.

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Rapids U12 takes first at Helena tourney

The Flathead Rapids U12 girls soccer team gave it their all at a tournament in Helena earlier this month and earned first place.

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Grizzly bear captured near Fortine

A 3-year-old male grizzly bear that had been spotted feeding in yards and pastures near Fortine has been captured and released in the Spotted Bear River drainage.

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Camp Invention returns to middle school

Whitefish’s young innovators will get to thrive at Camp Invention, a nationally recognized summer camp that promotes creativity and invention, on June 12-16.

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Climate activist to speak in Whitefish

Climate activist Leonard Higgins will speak in Whitefish Saturday sharing the story of why he chose to risk 10 years in a Montana prison by closing an oil pipeline valve.

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A couple hundred runners and their pooches came out for the 8th annual WAG race Sunday morning at the Whitefish Hugh Rogers WAG dog park.

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Whitefish featured in HGTV show

Whitefish will be featured in a new Mountain Life TV episode entitled “Big Mountain Hideaway in Whitefish, Montana.”

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Libertarian candidate for U.S. House visits Whitefish

Mark Wicks, the Libertarian candidate for Montana’s U.S. House seat, is holding an “Ugly Truck Contest” Saturday in Whitefish.

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Foundation announces community grants

The Whitefish Community Foundation will announce its annual Community Grant Program recipients during an awards ceremony Thursday, May 18 at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake.

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Twins host Bucs Saturday

The Glacier Twins will have their home opener Saturday, May 13 at 1 p.m. at Memorial Field against the Bitterroot Bucs.

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WCU honored for its marketing work

The Whitefish Credit Union has received three Diamond Awards from the Credit Union National Association, which recognizes outstanding marketing, branding, and business development achievements in the credit union industry.

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Annual Forestry Expo this week

The Family Forestry Expo, an annual, week long event that offers exposure to the role forests play in everyday life, runs through Saturday, May 6.

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Whitefish Gallery Nights kicks off 13th season Thursday

On six Thursdays throughout the year, the Whitefish art community hosts an evening of featured artist exhibitions, entertainment and light refreshments.

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Speakers outline tourism season at chamber event

Local tourism industry leaders will take a look back at the winter of 2017 and look forward to the busy summer season ahead during the spring Whitefish Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday, May 3 at Grouse Mountain Lodge.

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Lodge earns prestigious Four Diamond rating

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is once again the recipient of the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Rating.

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Three city council seats up for election this year

Candidates wanting to run for city offices can begin filling this week.

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Event supports kids in sports, arts

The Project Whitefish Wine and Food Fest an annual wine tasting, food festival and auction is set for Wednesday, May 3, at Grouse Mountain Lodge.

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Nominations open for inaugural '20 Under 40'

For the first time, Flathead County’s best and brightest young professionals will be honored in June at the inaugural “20 Under 40” celebration and event.

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Learn, plant, recycle at annual Earth Day celebration Saturday

The third annual Flathead Earth Day Celebration is set for Saturday, April 22 at the Whitefish Middle School.

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Classes teach skills to be bear aware

The Whitefish Trail is bringing two opportunities for Bear Aware education to the Flathead Valley this spring.

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Ravenwood Center has full slate of outdoor camps for summer

F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Company will again be hosting Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center Camps this summer on its forest lands between Columbia Falls and Whitefish.

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Skiers and snowboarders braved the pond skim competition Saturday at Whitefish Mountain Resort. The annual event marks the end of ski season.

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Whitefish High School student council held its annual Talent Show Thursday showcasing the talents of several students who sang, danced and performed comedy acts.

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Swimmers grab medals at state championship

Nine swimmers from The Wave’s Coach on Deck swimming group competed in the 2017 Montana Masters State Championship held in Kalispell on March 24, 25 and 26.

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Rapids soccer off to hot start

Two Flathead Rapids youth soccer teams, the U14 Boys and U14 Girls, competed over the weekend.

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Softball begins season Thursday

The Whitefish High School softball team kicks off its season this week against Eureka.

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Whitefish students take gold at HOSA conference in Helena

Whitefish students fared well recently at the 13th Annual Montana HOSA: Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference in Helena.

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Funding secured for Haskill Basin

Whitefish Legacy Partners has fully secured all the necessary funding for expanding the Whitefish Trail into Haskill Basin.

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Wave pass sales support grad night event

The Wave aquatic and fitness center of Whitefish is once again partnering with Whitefish Safe Grad Night to host the 2017 Whitefish High School senior safe grad night party on Saturday, June 3.

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Symphony's Easter Festival begins

Glacier Symphony and Chorale is launching a new three-concert series called Easter Festival on April 6, 8 and 9.

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Forest seeks input on fuel reduction, trail project

The Flathead National Forest is seeking comments on a proposed project in the Whitefish Face area that includes forest-fire fuel reduction work and the development of 40 miles of new trails.

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WTC holds auditions for Cabaret musical

The Whitefish Theatre Co. is holding auditions for “Cabaret: The Musical,” the final production of the 2016-2017 season.

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Nonprofits can apply for Great Fish Challenge

Nonprofits interested in applying for the Whitefish Community Foundation’s Great Fish Challenge must submit an online application between April 3 and April 28 at www.whitefishcommunityfoundation.org.

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FVSEF skiers finish strong

Seven junior skiers from the Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation closed out a great season competing in Western U.S. regional championship races.

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FWP says time to be bear aware

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wants to remind Valley residents that they aren’t the only ones happy to get back outside in the spring weather.

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Flathead Valley Community College invites the community to celebrate its 50th anniversary on April 7 at a free event on campus.

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Review taking submissions for 'Rising Voices' issue

Whitefish Review is currently accepting submissions for issue No. 21 “Rising Voices.” Submissions are accepted through April 2.

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Whitefish High School prom

Dozens of Whitefish High School students participated in the Grand March before the prom Saturday at the O’Shaughnessy Center downtown. This year’s theme was Casino Royale.

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Street, Duff, Raddatz inducted into Heritage Center Hall of Fame

The Flathead Ski Heritage Center and the Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation have announced that two original Winter Sports, Inc. Board members Russ Street and Roy Duff, and long-time ski instructor Al Raddatz will be the 2017 inductees into the Ski Heritage Center Hall of Fame.

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Street, Duff, Raddatz inducted into Heritage Center Hall of Fame

The Flathead Ski Heritage Center and the Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation have announced that two original Winter Sports, Inc. Board members Russ Street and Roy Duff, and long-time ski instructor Al Raddatz will be the 2017 inductees into the Ski Heritage Center Hall of Fame.

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DECA students qualify for international competition

Nine students from Whitefish High School will advance to the DECA International Career Development Conference after competing at state.

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MARS sends six to USSA West Regionals

The Montana Alpine Race School has announced the USSA Northern Division selections to several age group Western Regional Championships.

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Local Jewish leaders say thanks for community support

The Flathead Valley Jewish community held an event last week to show its gratitude to the city of Whitefish and state of Montana.

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Street, Duff, Raddatz inducted into Heritage Center Hall of Fame

The Flathead Ski Heritage Center and the Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation have announced that two original Winter Sports, Inc. Board members Russ Street and Roy Duff, and long-time Ski Instructor Al Raddatz will be the 2017 inductees into the Ski Heritage Center Hall of Fame.

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Twins meeting March 14

The spring parent and player meeting for returning and new or prospective Glacier Twins American Legion Baseball players will be held on Tuesday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at the Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish.

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Jim Hunter headlines HellRoaring Ski Heritage Days

Canadian ski icon “Jungle” Jim Hunter will help to honor Whitefish’s own ski legends at the fourth annual HellRoaring Ski Heritage Days on March 17-18.

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Summer flights increase at GPI

United Airlines is increasing service at Glacier Park International Airport this summer for three major markets.

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Avalanche 10U takes gold

The Glacier Avalanche Squirt A won the Montana Amateur Hockey Association’s 10U Division A state championship Sunday in Bozeman.

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Lady Fusion competes in Butte

The Flathead Lady Fusion finished in fourth place at the 19U girls state tournament in Butte last weekend.

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Special Olympics begin with Sunday parade downtown

The Special Olympics Montana State Winter Games begin Sunday with a parade through downtown Whitefish.

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Group honors climate change solutions

Climate Smart Glacier Country is looking for businesses, youth and individuals who are creating local solutions to the challenges posed by climate change.

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Auditions set for 'Love Song'

The Whitefish Theatre Co. is holding auditions for a Black Curtain theatre production of “Love Song” on Feb. 27 and 28 at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

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Volunteers needed for Special Olympics

Volunteers are needed to help with the Special Olympics Montana State Winter Games on March 5-7 at Whitefish Mountain resort.

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High school warns of scam

A scam claiming to sell ad space for a Whitefish High School sports poster has contacted several Whitefish businesses.

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Fundraising begins for Nate Chute races set for March

The 18th Annual Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross races are set for mid-March, but the Nate Chute Foundation wants competitors to get a head start on fundraising.

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FVSEF competes at Snowbowl

Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation (FVSEF) traveled to Montana Snowbowl in Missoula on Feb. 4-5 with 16 athletes to compete in a two-day slalom event.

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MARS skiers make podium

The Montana Alpine Race School traveled to Big Sky for the Lone Peak Speed Series of the USSA Northern Division Feb. 10-12.

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Snow storm hits Flathead Valley

Blowing snow and icy roads impacted travel throughout the Flathead Valley Monday morning, but also created powder for skiers.

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Blowing snow and icy roads impacted travel throughout the Flathead Valley Monday morning.

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Winter Carnival Grand Parade in photos

Hundreds lined Central Avenue Saturday for the annual Whitefish Winter Carnival Grand Parade.

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Stumptown Art Studio has a number of classes scheduled for the month of February.

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Winter Carnival takes over Whitefish this weekend

The much anticipated main events of the Whitefish Winter Carnival take place this weekend.

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FVSEF skiers make podium at Bridger Bowl

Junior skiers from the Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation stood on the podium 13 times during the Northern Division USSA ski races hosted at Bridger Bowl near Bozeman on Jan 19-22.

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MARS results

Montana Alpine Racing School skiers competed at the Whitefish Mountain Resort’s Base Lodge Clinic - Sportsman Ski Haus Northern Division Qualifier Series and the Bridger Bowl YSL Tech Qualififer in Bozeman last month.

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Glacier Nordic racers compete in Seeley Lake

Glacier Nordic Ski Team had several skiers place Saturday at the Skiesta Youth Races in Seeley Lake.

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FVSEF skiers claim podium spots

Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation had skiers claim 14 podium spots over four days of races at Whitefish Mountain Resort in the Base Lodge Clinic-Sportsman Ski Haus Northern Division Qualifier Series.

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Strausers crowned King and Queen for annual event

Whitefish couple Ross and Sue Strauser will reign as the Whitefish Winter Carnival King Ullr and Queen of the Snows.

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Movie, panel discussion takes look at climate change

A movie and panel discussion will look at climate change during an event Monday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center.

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Ballet dancers present annual production

Noble Dance Performing Company’s leading ballet dancers present their annual company production featuring all new classical and contemporary ballet works on Jan. 21 and 22 at the O’Shaughnessy Center.

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Junior ski racing this weekend

The Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation will host four days of junior ski racing at Whitefish Mountain Resort this weekend.

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MLK celebration set for Monday

A Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration will feature musical performances and presentations by students on Monday, Jan. 16 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

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Flathead Electric awards safety grants

Flathead Electric’s Roundup for Safety program has awarded $16,400 in grants to seven community safety projects.

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Environmental assessment released for watershed fuel reduction project

The Flathead National Forest has released the environmental assessment for the proposed fuels-reduction project in Haskill Basin known as the Whitefish Municipal Watershed Fuel Reduction project. It includes 1,114 acres of forestland.

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Resort awards $95,000 to charities

The Whitefish Mountain Resort Fund held by the Whitefish Community Foundation granted more than $95,000 in 2016 to benefit local charities.

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Hall of Fame induction Friday

Whitefish High School has announced newest members of the Whitefish High School Hall of Fame for 2016, Mac McCracken and Donnie Bestwick. McCracken and Bestwick will be officially inducted into the Whitefish High School Hall of Fame at halftime of the varsity boys basketball game against Bigfork on Friday, Dec. …

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Study results announced at event next week

Results of a housing needs assessment for Whitefish will be revealed at a Monday, Dec. 5 event.

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Nordic club accepting memberships

The Glacier Nordic Club is now accepting memberships for the 2016–2017 winter ski season and youth ski leagues are set to begin soon.

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Memorable characters come to life in Christmas classic

For its holiday show, the Whitefish Theatre Company presents the family classic “A Christmas Story” opening this weekend at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

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Harvest strong for deer season

Deer hunters had a good year as the hunting season in Montana came to a close Sunday. At the six northwest Montana check stations through the end of the season a total of 17,656 hunters checked 1,494 white-tailed deer — 1,069 of these were bucks, 146 mule deer, and 72 …

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Christmas tree permits available

Christmas tree permits are now available for $5 at each of the Flathead National Forest offices in Kalispell, Hungry Horse, and Bigfork, and from a variety of retail vendors in the area.

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Resort issues reminder of uphill policy

Whitefish’s Mountain Resort’s official Dec. 7 opening is just a few weeks away and eager skiers are ready to hike to the Big Mountain’s summit.

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The lighted garland signaling the beginning of the holiday season was strung across the streets of downtown Whitefish Sunday morning.

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Showcase of the Chefs dinner Friday

A chance to ski with Olympic silver medalist Hilary Lindh will be auctioned off at the 2016 Showcase of the Chefs Dinner, Wine Tasting and Auction at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Friday, Nov. 18.

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Food Bank part of statewide fundraiser

The North Valley Food Bank will benefit from donations made during the Town Pump Charitable Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign for food banks across the state.

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WHS drama explores unlikely friendship in fall play

Whitefish High School drama will perform “David and Lisa” by James Reach on Nov. 10-12 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

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DREAM Adaptive recruiting volunteers

DREAM Adaptive Recreation is looking for volunteers to help with its winter program.

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City seeks public input on Wisconsin corridor plan

What is your vision for the future of the Wisconsin Avenue corridor in Whitefish?

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Whitefish Mountain Resort featured in Warren Miller film

Whitefish Mountain Resort has a feature spot in this year’s Warren Miller film “Here, There & Everywhere.”

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Foundation gives $1.5 million to nonprofits

Whitefish was generous again this year, donating almost $1.5 million to the Whitefish Community Foundation’s annual Great Fish Community Challenge.

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Skaters head to regional competition

For the first time, Glacier Skate Academy of Whitefish is sending five girls to the juvenile qualifying level of the Pacific Northwest Regional Figure Skating Championships.

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Satterlee to lead hospital foundation

Alan Satterlee is the new executive director of the North Valley Hospital Foundation.

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'World's biggest workout' at The Wave Oct. 15

The Wave is participating in a global workout this month.

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A public farm tour of Purple Frog Gardens outside Whitefish on Oct. 7 will focus around the importance of diversification in planting a farm.

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Whitefish Mountain Resort has been named the 11th overall best ski area by SKI Magazine readers.

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The seventh annual celebration of all things German — steinholding, polka, and Hofbrauhaus beer — are the highlight of this year’s Great Northwest Oktoberfest.

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City Hall work closes downtown alley

The south end of the alley between Central Avenue and Baker Avenue by the City Hall construction project will be closed until Sept. 30.

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Desch named Whitefish Pilot editor

Heidi Desch has been tapped as the next managing editor of the Whitefish Pilot.

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Police plan extra patrols for Labor Day weekend

Law enforcement agencies across the state will deploy extra patrols during the final weeks of the summer season.

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City Hall construction nears another milestone

Another milestone is approaching for the new City Hall and parking structure under construction in downtown Whitefish. The first of the elevated parking decks is scheduled to be placed the week after Labor Day.

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Whitefish's Hayley Hileman

Whitefish golfer Hayley Hileman tees off at Meadow Lake Golf Club in Columbia Falls in this file photo. (Whitefish Pilot)

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Middle School reminds drivers not to idle cars

The new school year begins next Wednesday at Whitefish Schools and once again drivers will be dropping off students to attend classes. With that in mind, Whitefish Middle School is reminding drivers to turn off their vehicles while waiting for students.

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First incentive grants announced in Great Fish Challenge

The Whitefish Community Foundation has announced its first grant winners as part of its Great Fish Community Challenge.

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Huckleberry sushi platter wins Huckleberry Bake-Off

The seventh annual Huckleberry Days Bake-Off Contest was held Saturday during the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce’s annual Huckleberry Days Arts Festival.

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Handelman is King of Big Mountain Run

Mark Handelman outpaced the field in a sprint to the top of Big Mountain at Saturday’s annual Big Mountain Run. Handelman clocked a 37:53 on the route up the Danny On trail to earn King of the Mountain status.

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City looks to fill volunteer boards

The city of Whitefish is looking to fill vacancies on several volunteer committees.

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Medley goes birdie, eagle to win Fourth tourney

Saturday will be remembered as one of the most extraordinary final rounds in the 80 years Whitefish Lake Golf Club has hosted the Earl Hunt Memorial Fourth of July Tournament.

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Mauling victim may have collided with bear

The mountain biker involved in a fatal mauling near Glacier National Park earlier this week may have crashed into the bear, inciting the animal to react.

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Resort opens for summer with new bike offerings

Whitefish Mountain Resort’s summer season kicked off Saturday with a new addition to the resort’s growing offering of mountain bike trails.

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Whitefish Mountain Resort opens for summer

Whitefish Mountain Resort’s summer season kicks off Saturday and will include a new trail-riding zone in its bike park along with the Aerial Adventure Park, zip-line tours and other seasonal attractions.

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Whitefish basketball coach Sean Duff

Former Whitefish girls basketball coach Sean Duff welcomes his team back to the bench in this file photo. Duff, who was not rehired as the girls coach following the 2012-13 season, will be named the new Bulldogs boys basketball coach. (Matt Baldwin/Whitefish Pilot)

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Pilot staff honored at newspaper awards

The Whitefish Pilot took home 15 awards and was named the best weekly newspaper in Montana for its circulation size at the Montana Newspaper Association awards banquet Saturday in Whitefish.

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Regier beats out Kaltschmidt in Republican primary

It came down to a roughly 100 vote difference June 7 in determining the winner of the Republican primary contest in the race for Senate District 3.

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Resort pass holder party set for June 17

Whitefish Mountain Resort wants to thank its 2015/16 winter season pass holders with an Appreciation Party on Friday, June 17.

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ATP announces cast for summer season

A principal baritone with New York City’s Metropolitan Opera, Jeff Mattsey, has joined the cast of Alpine Theatre Project’s summer company full of Broadway actors.

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Twins romp twice over Libby

The Glacier Twins A squad hammered Libby in a doubleheader at Memorial Field Sunday. The won the first game 16-0 in five innings and the nightcap 13-3 in five as well.

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126 WHS seniors to graduate Saturday

Whitefish High School will graduate 127 seniors at a commencement ceremony Saturday, June 4 at 1 p.m. at the high school gym.

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East 1st reopens for summer traffic

The city of Whitefish in an effort to alleviate summer traffic congestions is re-opening East First Street between Central Avenue and Baker Avenue.

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Groups fund boat inspection station at City Beach

The Whitefish Lake Institute and several community partners are building an addition to the hovercraft garage at Whitefish City Beach to house a watercraft inspection station.

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Bitterroot dumps Twins twice

The Glacier Twins A struggled to get any consistent offense going in a pair of non-conference American Legion baseball losses to the Bitterroot Red Sox A over the weekend.

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City volunteer boards seek candidates

The city of Whitefish is looking to fill positions on several volunteer boards.

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Pilot editorial: Look beyond emotions when voting on levy

It’s been a tumultuous few weeks within the Whitefish School District following a recommendation to reassign a top high school administrator. The plan drew the ire of many parents, students and staff, and those emotions boiled over at the April school board meeting and in the ensuing days as word …

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Dogs scorch track at Iceberg

Whitefish girls came in second and the boys earned third in team standings Saturday at the Iceberg Invitational at Columbia Falls Junior High School.

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Student artist recognized for watercolor work

Whitefish High School student Heather Luedke won the People’s Choice Award at the Hockaday Museum of Art’s annual New Artists exhibition.

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Costain in first for freeski championships

Sixteen-year-old Whitefish skier Parkin Costain is well positioned to earn the 2016 International Free Skiers Association National Championship when he heads to Whistler/Blackcomb this week.

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Whitefish Lake watershed to be discussed at March 22 forum

A community forum to discuss a recent study on the Whitefish Lake watershed is set for next Tuesday, March 22 beginning at 6 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

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Celebrate Ski Heritage Days this weekend

Olympic and World Champion skier Phil Mahre will be the guest of honor at the Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation’s annual Hellroaring Ski Heritage Days March 18-19 in Whitefish.

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Vintage sno-cats on display for Ski Heritage Days

Skiers headed up to Whitefish Mountain Resort have likely noticed a pair of vintage Tucker Sno-Cats parked at the bottom of Big Mountain Road.

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Voisin 3rd in World Cup finale

Whitefish skier Maggie Voisin finished third in the women’s skiing slopestyle World Cup season finale on Friday at Corvatsch Park.

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Whitefish microbrewery expands capacity

Great Northern Brewing Company hoisted a new holding tank into its downtown facility Friday as part of the microbrewery’s second expansion project in two years.

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Olympian headlines Flathead ski hall of fame class

A group of influential leaders in the local ski community are poised to enter the Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation’s hall of fame this month. Three helped shape skiing in Northwest Montana as we know it today, while the fourth left his mark on the Olympic stage and later as …

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Council to look at transportation plan

Whitefish City Council meets March 7 at 7:10 p.m. at the interim City Hall at 1005 Baker Ave. The following agenda items will be discussed, subject to change:

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Nagler inks with Montana Grizzlies

A trio of Whitefish Bulldogs signed letter of intents to play football at the next level Wednesday on national signing day.

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Great Fish kick-off meeting for local nonprofits

Whitefish Community Foundation is asking nonprofit organizations to mark their calendars for the kick-off meeting of the 2016 Great Fish Community Challenge on Thursday, March 3 at the O’Shaughnessy Center.

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Music school receives grant for choir program

North Valley Music School announced this week that it will receive grant funding from the Cadeau Foundation to continue to offer the North Valley Glee Club children’s choir as a tuition-free community outreach program.

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Kalispell man killed in avalanche

A 33-year-old Kalispell man died in an avalanche Saturday while snowmobiling in the Swede Creek area of the Whitefish Range near Olney.

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Snowmobiler killed in avalanche near Whitefish

Authorities have identified the 33-year-old Kalispell man killed in an avalanche Saturday while snowmobiling in the Swede Creek area of the Whitefish Range near Olney.

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Swimmers dominate home pool

Swimmers from Columbia Falls and Whitefish dominated the action in the pool at the Cat/Dog Invitational on Saturday at The Wave.

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Bulldog wrestlers 6th at Cut Bank

Five seniors made the podium as the Bulldogs tallied 138 points to place sixth at the very competitive Cut Bank Invitational wrestling tournament on Saturday.

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Akey named Carnival Prime, Twete is Duchess

Whitefish Winter Carnival on Saturday revealed Joe Akey as the 2016 Prime Minister and Brenda Twete as Duchess of Lark.

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WTC hosts free concert for at-risk youth

Ukrainian music ensemble DahkaBrahka will perform a free concert in Whitefish for at-risk younth later this spring thanks to a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Whitefish's Dani Douglas

Whitefish sophomore Dani Douglas slips by Frenchtown defender Alivia Williams in a conference game Tuesday in Whitefish. Douglas finished with 19 points to lead the Bulldogs. (Matt Baldwin / Whitefish Pilot)

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Whitefish's Sawyer Silliker

Whitefish junior Sawyer Silliker goes up over Frenchtown defenders Andrew King and Austin Means to score a bucket in the fourth quarter of a conference game Tuesday in Whitefish. (Matt Baldwin / Whitefish Pilot)

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New Year's baby arrives at North Valley Hospital

The North Valley Hospital Birth Center delivered its first baby of 2016 when Raevyn Rhondalynn Woods was born New Year's Day at 6:45 p.m.

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Weekend storm elevates avalanche danger

Local forecasters are warning of elevated avalanche danger following Sunday’s storm that dumped more than two feet of new snow in the mountains around Whitefish.

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Bulldogs pile up All-State selections

The state champion Whitefish Bulldogs earned eight All-State selections this year, the most of any Class A football program.

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Schulz, Ross earn All-State honors

Two Lady Bulldogs have earned All-State recognition for their play on the volleyball court this year.

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Whitefish: 2015 Class A State Football Champions

Whitefish defenders Logan Wynn and Patrick McGeady combine to tackle Dillon quarterback Troy Anderson in the State A championship game Saturday at Dillon. (Matt Baldwin/Whitefish Pilot)

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Whitefish's Luke May

Whitefish senior quarterback Luke May picks up a first down in the second half of the State A championship game at Dillon on Nov. 21, 2015. (Matt Baldwin/Whitefish Pilot)

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Whitefish tech firm named top-100 place to work

A Whitefish-based technology firm has been named one of the top places to work by Outside magazine.

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Hunters continue to have best luck near Olney

As was the case last year, hunters rolling through the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game check station near Olney have had the highest rate of success in Northwest Montana Region One this year, although the overall success rate dipped slightly among the six regional checkpoints.

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Work begins on new footbridge across Whitefish River

Construction has finally started on a new footbridge spanning the Whitefish River.

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Whitefish woman killed in wrong-way crash

A Whitefish woman is dead after a wrong-way crash Thursday morning on a highway outside of Seattle.

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Elk hunters off to strong start

More hunters are having success in northwest Montana so far this season.

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Crittenden finalist for 'Academic Heisman' award

University of Montana senior captain and former Whitefish Bulldog standout Derek Crittenden is in the running for college football’s top scholar-athlete award.

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Halloween activities for kids and adults

The annual

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Most elk taken along Highway 2 in season opener

Thousands of hunters in northwest Montana took to the field last weekend for the opening of the general deer and elk season and returned with encouraging results.

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Great Fish fundraising tops $1.1 million

The Whitefish Community Foundation on Wednesday distributed more than $1.1 million to 32 participating nonprofits in the first annual Great Fish Community Challenge.

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Bear attack near Olney latest in string of conflicts

A 500-pound grizzly bear was shot dead after it reportedly charged three men hiking near Olney on Saturday.

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City Hall demolition underway

Demolition on the site of Whitefish City Hall began Monday.

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Gray sets personal best in win at Frenchtown

Barrett Gray set a personal best in leading the Whitefish girls cross-country team to a win on Saturday at the King Ranch Invitational.

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Council candidates to talk issues at forum

Candidates for Whitefish City Council will share their thoughts on the issues facing the city at a public forum Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Whitefish Community Center.

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Whitefish volleyball sweeps Frenchtown

Whitefish senior Allie Schulz had seven kills and 18 assists to propel the Lady Bulldogs to a Northwest A volleyball victory at Frenchtown on Thursday.

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Entrance fees going up at Glacier

The cost of enjoying Glacier National Park is set to go up beginning this fall with a planned increase in entrance fees and some campground fees.

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Ski resort brings season pass sales to town

Only a few weeks remain to purchase a winter pass to Whitefish Mountain Resort at the early-season rates.

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Whitefish Summer Games this weekend

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Whitefish varsity volleyball goes 1-2

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Final Taste of Whitefish on Thursday

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Great Fish Challenge heads into final week

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Marston Fire now at 6,700 acres

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Wisconsin Avenue paving to begin Sept. 9

Wisconsin Avenue in Whitefish will be under repair for much of September.

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Fires close access to Bob Marshall and Great Bear

Access to the Bob Marshall and Great Bear Wilderness has been temporarily closed due to the number of wildfire buring in the region.

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Anonymous $200,000 donation boosts birth center project

North Valley Hospital has received an anonymous $200,000 donation toward the Birth Center expansion project.

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Sun Road re-opens on east side

The east side of the historic Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park has reopened following its closure last month due to a wildfire.

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Crittenden voted Griz football captain

University of Montana senior Derek Crittenden has been voted by his peers as a captain of the Grizzly football team this season.

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Bulldog fall sports start-up dates

Practices begin next week for Whitefish High School fall sports teams.

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14U falls at regional

The Glacier All-Stars 14U team went 3-2 at the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth Regional Tournament last week in Lewiston, Idaho.

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Glacier All-Stars 15U headed to World Series

Whitefish Pilot

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Wisconsin to be paved in September

Wisconsin Avenue will get a much needed overhaul this fall.

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Traffic delays of 2-3 hours on Sun Road

Visitors to Glacier National Park can expect long delays on the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road while crews continue to battle a wildfire burning on the east side of the Park.

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Investigators say Glacier fire human caused

Fire investigators say initial evidence suggests the Reynolds Creek Fire in Glacier National Park was human caused and the Park Service is seeking help from the public in tracking down any sightings of people in the area at the time of the fire.

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Twins take second at Western A

The Glacier Twins ‘A’ run to claim the Western A District title came up just short last week after falling to a hot Bitterroot Red Sox club twice in the double-elimination tournament at Polson.

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15U All-Stars undefeated at state

The Glacier All-Stars won the Montana Babe Ruth 15U State Tournament on Sunday by defeating rival Kalispell 6-2 in the championship game.

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Police search for napper suspected of library break-in

The Whitefish Police Department is investigating a break-in at the Whitefish Library that occurred during the early morning hours of July 18.

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Scientists honored for lake research

Citing their research and advocacy efforts, Whitefish Lake Institute presented lifetime achievement awards last weekend to Dr. Jack Stanford and Dr. Bonnie Ellis.

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School board seeks applicants to fill vacancy

The Whitefish School Board is looking for applicants to fill the vacancy left by the passing of trustee Pat Jarvi.

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Whitefish kayaker found safe on Kootenai

Search and rescue teams in Lincoln County were dispatched July 16 to search for a Whitefish kayaker who missed his take-out point while floating the Kootenai River near Libby.

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Breaking down the $14.9M City Hall / parking project

A breakdown of the construction costs for the new Whitefish City Hall and parking structure.

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Twins win Sapa-Johnsrud baseball tourney

The Glacier Twins A hammered the Spokane Cannons 9-1 to take the title at the annual Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial Tournament in Whitefish.

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Baker bridge closed to traffic through July 16

The Baker Avenue bridge will be closed for four days beginning Monday morning for repairs. Work will wrap up on Thursday, July 16.

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Whitefish student's art to appear on Glacier Park pass

Whitefish seventh-grader Turner Haugen won the annual Glacier National Park park pass artwork contest.

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Twins A win Ed Gallo wood bat tourney

The Glacier Twins A squad beat the Glacier Twins B squad to win the Ed Gallo Memorial wood bat tournament. The A squad beat the B squad 18-1 Sunday for the title. Pitcher Jonny Sapa held the B squad to just one hit.

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Teen injured in rollover on Big Mountain

A teenager was seriously injured in a rollover accident the evening of June 23 on a Forest Service road on Big Mountain.

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Chicago flight back on for next winter

United Airline’s direct flight from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago will stay on for at least one more winter.

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Cooler-raiding black bear killed

Wildlife officials killed a black bear last week after it got into an unattended cooler of food at a campsite on the Hungry Horse Reservoir.

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U10 All-Stars win Father's Day tourney

The Whitefish U10 All-Stars bucked recent history on Sunday win its home Father’s Day Tournament at Smith Fields.

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Pilot named Montana's best weekly newspaper

The Whitefish Pilot has earned the Thomas Dimsdale Award, recognizing it as the best weekly newspaper in Montana among all circulation sizes.

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Whitefish man sentenced in felony arson case

A 35-year-old Whitefish man has been sentenced to five years in the Department of Corrections for trying to burn down his ex-girlfriend’s home in 2013.

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Whitefish man sentenced for attempting to burn down ex's house

A 35-year-old Whitefish man has been sentenced to five years in the Department of Corrections for trying to burn down his ex-girlfriend’s home in 2013.

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Utah man drowns while surfing the North Fork

A 30-year-old Park City, Utah man drowned June 8 while attempting to surf a rapid on the North Fork of the Flathead River near Polebridge.

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Twins buzz Lakers, Loggers

The Glacier Twins A picked up a pair of wins last week.

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Twins blast Bucs to snap skid

The Glacier Twins A squad snapped a seven-game losing streak, downing the Bitterroot Bucs in a doubleheader Sunday in Whitefish 4-1, 2-1.

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Man who punched police chief sentenced

The man who punched the Whitefish police chief in the nose on Halloween night last year will serve time behind bars.

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WHS to graduate 113 seniors Saturday

The commencement ceremony for the Whitefish High School class of 2015 will take place Saturday, June 6 at 1 p.m. at the high school gym.

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Glacier Outlaws baseball season in jeopardy

The Glacier Outlaws, Whitefish’s new minor league baseball team, is on the precipice of folding less than two weeks into the inaugural season.

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Grizzly bear deaths investigated

A grizzly bear found dead near the Middle Fork of the Flathead River has local wildlife officials seeking more information.

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Two Bear Air rescues stranded driver in North Fork

A New Jersey man lost for two days in the mountains near Polebridge was air-lifted to safety May 23.

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Ride Guy founder denies assault charge

The man who founded the Ride Guy free taxi service in Whitefish is denying charges that he assaulted a man with pepper spray in downtown Whitefish.

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Boys tennis bounced early at state

Whitefish battled but couldn’t get past the first day of play at the State A boys tennis tournament in Missoula last week.

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Plum Creek awards scholarships to WHS students

Plum Creek has awarded scholarships to three Whitefish students.

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Twins 8-game win streak snapped

The Glacier Twins A team had a decidedly up and down week in Legion baseball.

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Alumni sponsorship added to Scramble

The Whitefish Parent Teachers Association and Whitefish High School Booster Club are offering a sponsorship opportunity for all alumni during the Stumptown Scramble Golf Tournament.

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New sponsorship opportunity available at Stumptown Scramble

The Whitefish Parent Teachers Association and Whitefish High School Booster Club are offering a sponsorship opportunity for all alumni during the Stumptown Scramble Golf Tournament.

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Lady Dogs beat Libby

Whitefish girls beat out Libby in a Northwestern A dual Saturday, but fell to Polson at the event.

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Bulldogs dominate in league play

The Whitefish boys team finished league play this spring with a clean sweep, going 8-0 over the competition.

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DECA students earn high honors

A handful of Whitefish students earned high honors at the DECA International Career Development Conference last month in Orlando, Fla.

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Sun Road plows at Oberlin Bend

Glacier National Park plowing crews are closing in on Logan Pass from both the west and east sides of Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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Whitefish in Outside magazine's Best Town contest

Whitefish is one of 65 towns across the U.S. in the running to be named Outside magazine’s Best Town of 2015.

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Website focuses on Whitefish fun

A new website focused on Whitefish events and activities is making its debut this month.

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Mayor Muhlfeld launches re-election campaign

John Muhlfeld has formally announced he is running for a second term as mayor of Whitefish.

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Spitler takes top spot at Grizzly Triathlon

Whitefish professional triathlete Erin Spitler held off the pack to take first place at the competitive Grizzly Triathlon in Missoula on Saturday.

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Glacier campgrounds opening as plows make progress

Hikers and campers will soon have access to a few campgrounds in Glacier National Park.

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Forest project near Olney up for review

The Flathead National Forest is proposing a variety of actions on about 15,000 acres of land near Olney, including some thinning, new roads and campsite improvements.

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Whitefish Resort sets season pass prices for 2015-16

There will be a slight bump in price next season for an adult season pass to Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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Resort reminds skiers, hikers of post-season restrictions

Flathead National Forest officials want skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers to be aware of post-season restrictions at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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Magnitude 3.6 earthquake jolts Whitefish

The loud boom of an earthquake centered near Somers gave a jolt to residents across the Flathead Valley early Saturday morning.

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Ski resort plans $1M renovation of Summit House

Whitefish Mountain Resort is seeking approval from the Forest Service for a $1 million remodel of the Summit House to add more seating space and a new facade.

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Sun Road plows making swift progress

Plows started clearing snow from Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park April 1, with hiking and biking opening up by the weekend as far as Crystal Point just past The Loop.

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Whitefish Community Foundation accepting grant applications

Whitefish Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the 2015 Community Grant Program.

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Plows dig in on Glacier's Sun Road

Plows will dig into Glacier Park’s ice and snow covered Going-to-the-Sun Road beginning today, April 1.

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Whitefish swimmers earn academic honors

Seven Whitefish athletes have earned Academic All-State honors from the Montana Coaches Association.

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Outlaws baseball needs host families

The Glacier Outlaws Professional Baseball Team is looking for host families for its debut season.

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Students medal at state HOSA conference

A number of Whitefish High School students placed at the 11th annual HOSA Conference last weekend in Bozeman. There were more than 300 students from 20 high schools competing this year.

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Holt skis at NCAA Nordic championships

Middlebury College senior Stella Holt wrapped up her collegiate racing career last week at the NCAA Championships in Lake Placid, N.Y.

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Whitefish fighter wins martial arts title

Whitefish mixed martial arts competitor Hamilton Ash took the 155-pound title at the Fusion Fight League Rumble Under the Rim last month in Billings.

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New baseball team changes name to Outlaws

Whitefish’s new professional baseball team has changed its name to the Glacier Outlaws to avoid any confusion with the University of Montana sports teams.

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Teen pinned by fallen tree rescued near Whitefish

An aerial search team used infrared technology to locate a teenage hiker pinned under a fallen tree early Thursday morning near Whitefish.

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Dog bowl auction benefits Humane Society

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DECA strong at state meet

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Wolverines hockey hosts playoff series with Butte

The Whitefish Wolverines junior hockey club has clinched the No. 4 seed in the Western States Hockey League Thorne Cup playoffs.

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Quirky spelling bee benefits schools

The Whitefish Education Foundation is hosting the Fractured Spelling Bee on Friday, March 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. at O’Shaughnessey Center.

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Prescribed burns planned near Beaver Lake

The Tally Lake Ranger District is planning to conduct multiple prescribed fire projects next month.

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BNSF invests $124 million in Montana

BNSF Railway will spend $124 million this year in capital improvements in Montana, the Fort Worth, Texas-based company announced last week.

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Trust of Public Land names new director

The Trust for Public Land has announced Dick Dolan as its Northern Rockies Director.

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The Wave celebrates 10 years with weekend of events

The Wave fitness center in Whitefish is celebrating its 10th anniversary this Friday and Saturday with a full slate of events.

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Fusion win U14 girls hockey state championship

The Kalispell-Whitefish Fusion hockey team won its first U14 Girls State Championship Sunday with a 3-1 win over the Missoula Lady Bruins.

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New wireless avalanche beacon park installed at ski resort

A new wireless avalanche transceiver practice park has been established at the summit of Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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Lady Dogs still looking for first league win

The Whitefish girls basketball team is still looking for its first conference win after a tough 78-22 loss to Columbia Falls on Saturday.

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Wolverines upset top-ranked Idaho

The Whitefish Wolverines pulled out an upset 6-1 victory Friday against the top-rated Idaho Steelheads.

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Whitefish hospital to expand birth center

North Valley Hospital is kicking off a capital campaign to finish raising funds for a $1.5 million expansion of its Birth Center.

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WHS hits fundraising goal for greenhouse

Whitefish High School students in the FREEFLOW and environmental club have met their fundraising goal to build a greenhouse on the school campus.

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Ski team soars at Big Sky speed races

The Whitefish Mountain Resort Race Team overcame high winds and difficult conditions to post strong results at the Lone Peak speed series in Big Sky last weekend.

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Chamber hosts neighborhood business meetings

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of neighborhood business meetings this month to discuss ways to make doing business in Whitefish easier and more profitable.

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Kaltschmidt honored for community service

Don Kaltschmidt, owner of the Don “K” car dealership in Whitefish, was recently nominated for the prestigious Time Dealer of the Year award for his contributions to the community.

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Dogs slide by Frenchtown in conference victory

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Lady Dogs drop two

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Bulldogs battle it out on home mat

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Alpine skiers strong on home slope

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County unemployment up at the end of the year.

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Man guilty of trying to burn down home

A Whitefish man has pleaded no contest to felony arson after allegedly trying to burn down his ex-girlfriend’s Whitefish home.

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Local man pleads no contest to felony arson

A Whitefish man has pleaded no contest to felony arson after allegedly trying to burn down his ex-girlfriend’s Whitefish home.

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Whitefish hotels acquired by global hospitality company

Two Whitefish hotels have been purchased by a global hospitality company based in New York.

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Dogs pin Frenchtown for dual win

Four pins helped lift Whitefish wrestling to a Northwest A dual win over Frenchtown on Thursday.

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Uphill restrictions tightened at Whitefish Mountain Resort

Flathead National Forest has strengthened its special order regarding uphill travel at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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Whitefish dominates Red Lodge GS races

The Whitefish Mountain Race Team swept the podium in the U14 boys giant slalom races for a strong showing at Red Lodge.

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Flu outbreak forces hospitals to restrict visitors

North Valley Hospital in Whitefish is imposing restrictions on visitors to the hospital because of a number of influenza cases in the Flathead Valley.

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New sled dog race planned

A new sled dog race is planned near Olney for Feb. 28 to March 1.

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Lawsuit over ski death goes to trial in November

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Visits to Whitefish Lake state parks dip slightly in 2014

State parks in Montana were busier than ever last year with 2.25 million visitors recorded in 2014.

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Police investigate rash of burglaries in Whitefish

Whitefish Police have a few leads in a recent rash of burglaries in Whitefish, but no arrests have been made.

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Tree well lawsuit goes to trial at end of year

A lawsuit involving a 2010 tree well death at Whitefish Mountain Resort is scheduled to be heard by a jury this November — nearly five years after the accident occurred.

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6,300 impacted by Whitefish power outage

A good portion of Whitefish lost its power Saturday evening when a transformer failed at the Whitefish substation.

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Jazz legend DeFranco dies at 91

Renowned jazz clarinetist Buddy DeFranco, who lived part time in Whitefish for two decades, died on Christmas Eve at age 91.

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Avalanche beacon checkers installed at ski resort

Avalanche beacon check stations have been installed at three popular backcountry access points at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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Avalanche danger elevated in Whitefish mountains

The mountains around Whitefish continue to be plagued with dangerous avalanche conditions after a series of potent winter storms dumped multiple feet of snow in the higher terrain.

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HGTV show to air Whitefish episode

A new Montana house hunting series on HGTV will feature Whitefish in an upcoming episode.

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Flathead adds 1,574 jobs in past year

Flathead County has added 1,574 jobs over the past year, according to a Montana Department of Labor report that ranks the unemployment rates of Montana’s counties.

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WHS senior nominated for military academies

Whitefish High School senior Michael Voisin has been nominated to apply for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Naval Academy.

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Whitefish woman dies in rollover accident

A 27-year-old Whitefish mother died Friday night in a single-vehicle rollover on Hodgson Road.

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Voisin suffers season-ending injury at Dew Tour

Whitefish competitive freeskier Maggie Voisin will spend the remainder of this winter on the sideline after suffering a season-ending knee injury at a Dew Tour slopestyle event Dec. 13 in Breckenridge, Colo.

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Christmas Stroll schedule of events

Friends and neighbors will meet at the annual Whitefish Christmas Stroll on Friday, Dec.12 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Central Avenue.

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Nate Chute Foundation makes donation to schools

The NC Foundation has donated $3,000 to support the Whitefish School District’s Student Assistance Program.

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Wailers take local hockey tourney

The Whitefish Wailers rallied from two goals down to win the Whitefish Womens Tournament elite division ice hockey championship Saturday at the Stumptown Ice Den.

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$20k challenge grant for Glacier group

A foundation has stepped up to offer a $20,000 matching challenge for the Glacier National Park Conservancy’s fundraising campaign.

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Swim team competes in first meet

The Whitefish swim team took to the pool for its inaugural meet Saturday at the Kalispell Invitational and emerged with some promising results.

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Olson earns Coach of Year honors

Whitefish girls golf coach Tim Olson has been named Coach of the year by the Montana Coaches Association.

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Crittenden named to academic team

University of Montana defensive end Derek Crittenden has been named to the 2014 Capital One Academic All-America team.

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Former Lady Dog signs with Carroll volleyball

Former Whitefish Lady Bulldog Emily Sullivan has signed to play volleyball at Carroll College.

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Ski resort employee seriously injured in accident

A night janitor at Whitefish Mountain Resort was seriously injured the evening of Dec. 9 while working at the Summit House.

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$250,000 grant lifts O'Shaughnessy remodel

Whitefish Theatre Company has received a $250,000 grant to help upgrade the O’Shaughnessy Center. The grant comes from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and is a one-to-one challenge grant contingent on solicitation of matching funds.

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Storm levels trees, knocks out power

A winter storm packed with heavy snow and wind blasted the north Flathead Valley Friday night, leaving many without power and causing damage in Glacier National Park.

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Christmas tree permits available at Army-Navy in Whitefish

Christmas tree permits from the Flathead National Forest are now available for $5 at the Forest Service offices in Kalispell, Hungry Horse and Bigfork.

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Sheffels retires as county superintendent

After nine years as Flathead County Superintendent and 47 years altogether in education, Marcia Sheffels, 69, is finally retiring.

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Deer harvest ahead of last season

Deer harvest in northwest Montana wrapped up Sunday slightly higher than last season.

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Class A sports shift to two divisions

Most state Class A sports will have a different look next season, dropping from four divisions to two.

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Chamber, WCVB support calls for 'no hate' law

The Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau and Whitefish Chamber of Commerce have stepped out in support of the city passing a “no hate” ordinance.

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Holbrook selected volleyball All-Conference

Whitefish senior Myndi Holbrook has been named to the Northwest A All-Conference volleyball team.

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Big game season ends Sunday

Deer harvest in northwest Montana is slightly ahead of last year at the same point in the season, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks numbers.

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Cold snap should help hunters

Deer harvest in northwest Montana thus far is on pace with last hunting season.

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Glacier Nordic memberships available

Glacier Nordic Club is accepting memberships for the winter ski season.

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Downtown plan update focus of meeting

The Heart of Whitefish downtown group will host a meeting on Wednesday to review revisions to the Whitefish Downtown Master Plan.

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Earthquake rattles Whitefish awake

The loud boom and quick shake of a moderate earthquake rattled many Whitefish residents awake late Friday night.

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Local stars face off in dance competition

In a twist on the popular TV show “Dancing With The Stars,” a handful of locals “celebrities” have been challenged to show off their best waltz, samba and cha-cha moves for a panel of judges.

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Wolverines sweep series with Butte

The Whitefish Wolverines scored four goals in the second period to shed a three-goal deficit and beat Butte 6-5 on Saturday at Stumptown Ice Den, sweeping the weekend series with the Cobras.

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Whitefish teen dies in Highway 40 wreck

A 16-year-old Whitefish girl died in a vehicle accident Monday.

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Crittenden selected to academic team

University of Montana defensive linemen Derek Crittenden has been named to the Capital One All-District Academic Team.

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Arctic front expected to bring cold, snow

A significant change in the weather is expected to begin Sunday night as two waves of arctic air are poised to spill over the Continental Divide, according to the National Weather Service.

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Tourism grant supports Whitefish Trail improvements

The Whitefish Trail project has received a $75,000 grant from the State of Montana to assist with trail construction and trailhead facilities.

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Northwest Montana whitetail harvest up

The hunter harvest of whitetail deer in Northwest Montana is up substantially from last year through the second weekend of the general hunting season.

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Mitchell elected county commissioner

Republican Phil Mitchell swept into office Tuesday when voters overwhelmingly chose him over Democrat Stacey Schnebel as the new Flathead County Commissioner.

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Plum Creek donation lifts arts and tech wing

The Plum Creek Foundation has donated $10,000 toward construction of the new arts and technology center at Whitefish High School.

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Whitefish woman sentenced in stabbing death

A Whitefish woman who stabbed her husband during a heated argument last year has received a 10-year suspended prison sentence.

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Jarvi recognized for school board work

Whitefish School Board trustee Pat Jarvi has been recognized by the Montana School Boards Association in Billings for her commitment to educational leadership.

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Solid opening weekend of hunting season

It was a solid opening weekend for hunters in Northwest Montana.

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New HGTV series focuses on Montana house hunters

Filming for a new HGTV house hunting series based in Montana begins this month and producers are looking for Realtors with clients interested in appearing on the show.

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Girls capture XC divisional title

The Whitefish girls cross-country team claimed the Northwest A divisional title on Saturday with a strong team performance at West Glacier.

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Volleyball edges Polson for first win

Whitefish volleyball held on to get its first win of the season Thursday at Polson.

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Multiple deer left to rot along Farm to Market

Wildlife officials are seeking information on a recent string of deer poaching cases in the Flathead Valley.

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WTC holds auditions for "Shakespeare: Next Generation"

The Whitefish Theatre Co. is holding auditions for “Shakespeare: Next Generation,” an all-youth production that will be performed in mid-November.

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Girls fall short against Polson

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Bulldogs shutout Polson

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Bulldogs run to second, third at invite

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Boys soccer ties with Pirates

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Early voting begins Oct. 6

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Girls first, boys second at cross-country invite

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Road work goes to 24/7 schedule

Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1, crews on the Highway 93 West reconstruction project will work around the clock, seven days a week. The 24-hour schedule will continue through Nov. 10.

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Montana ranks No. 3 in deer-vehicle collisions

A new report shows Montana drivers have a 1 in 75 chance of colliding with a deer at some point in the next year — the third highest rate in the nation.

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Oktoberfest begins this week

It’s time to dust off your lederhosen, grab your best beer stein and break out your dancing shoes — the Great Northwest Oktoberfest is set for Sept. 25 through Oct. 4 at Depot Park in downtown Whitefish.

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Members needed for new city planning board

Whitefish is looking for members to serve on its newly established Whitefish Planning Board.

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Idaho man killed in fall from Glacier Park cliff

A young Idaho man fell to his death Thursday night near Logan Pass in Glacier National Park.

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Whitefish man convicted of sexual assault

A Whitefish man has pleaded guilty by way of Alford to three sexual-assault charges.

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WTC holds auditions for 'The King and I'

Whitefish Theatre Company is holding auditions for the winter production of “The King and I” on Monday, Sept. 29 and Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the O’Shaughnessy Center.

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Wastewater workshop looks at looming costs

The Flathead Regional Wastewater Management Group will host a workshop Sept. 29 that looks at the future costs of regional wastewater management.

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Lady Dogs second in XC meet

The Lady Bulldog cross-country team placed second at the Ronan Invitational with four runners below the 22-minute mark.

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Libby stuffs Lady Dogs in conference match

Whitefish’s volleyball team took the first set at Libby on Saturday before the Loggers came back to notch a 3-1 conference win.

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Whitefish sweeps at Libby golf tourney

Whitefish nearly swept all the honors at the Libby Invitational golf tournament on Friday at Cabinet View Golf Club.

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Man dies in BASE jump from Glacier Park peak

A 22-year-old Missoula man was found dead last weekend on the north side of Mount Siyeh in Glacier National Park after an apparent failed attempt at a BASE jump off the mountain.

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Water outages planned this week along highway project

A series of water outages for residents and businesses west of Whitefish are planned for this week as crews continue work on the Highway 93 West reconstruction project.

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$2 million grant boosts Haskill land deal

The effort to purchase a conservation easement in Haskill Basin near Whitefish has received a big boost.

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Crews hit water line on 93 West project

Crews hit a water line Sept. 9 while working on the Highway 93 West reconstruction project in Whitefish. Grouse Mountain Lodge is without water and one-way traffic is in effect while crews work to restore service.

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Goguen headlines Startup Weekend

Whitefish philanthropist and venture capitalist Michael Goguen will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Glacier Startup Weekend.

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Ski resort brings pass sale to town

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Third Windows on Whitefish panel unveiled

The third panel of the Windows on Whitefish public art project was unveiled on Thursday during the Gallery Nights art walk. The mosaic panel depicts the autumn season.

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Schulz cards win at Missoula

Whitefish junior Coral Schulz picked up an individual win for the Lady Bulldog golf team last week at the Missoula Invitational.

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Spikers go 0-2 in Bitterroot

The Lady Bulldog volleyball team came up short in a pair of non-conference matches in the Bitterroot last weekend.

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Whitefish woman pleads guilty to stabbing husband

A Whitefish woman has pleaded guilty to stabbing her husband during an argument at the couple’s home last year.

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Boys soccer opens with big win

Whitefish’s boys soccer team kicked off the season Friday with an impressive 8-4 road victory at Hamilton.

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Girls soccer slips in opener at Hamilton

The Lady Bulldog soccer team is already moving past their season-opening 3-1 loss on the road at Hamilton.

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XC runners open season at Libby

Whitefish senior runner Sarah Latcham placed seventh at the Libby Invitational to post a solid start to her promising cross-country season.

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Whitefish man pleads innocent in road rage shooting

A Whitefish man has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of assault with a weapon in a recent road rage incident.

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Body of Whitefish man found near Pablo

A body found near Pablo last week in has been identified as that of a Whitefish man.

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Victim of fatal head-on collision identified

A 23-year-old woman from Montana was killed and two Canadians were injured following a head-on collision Wednesday afternoon on U.S. 93 northwest of Whitefish.

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Whitefish man wins $500,000 in scratch game

A Whitefish man has won a half million dollars for a winning scratch ticket.

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Road closure shifts access to Armory neighborhood

Access to Armory Road east of Cow Creek will be blocked off for two weeks beginning Monday, Aug. 18.

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Illegal dumping prompts removal of recycling site

Whitefish has lost one of its four recycling drop-off sites.

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Megaload to travel through Flathead Valley

A truck hauling a “megaload” of refinery equipment to the Canadian oil sands is expected to travel through the Flathead Valley next week.

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Twins knocked out of regionals

The Glacier Twins bid for a Northwest Class A American Legion regional championship ended Monday, but not without a valiant effort.

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Hootenanny benefits Whitefish Trail

A slew of live music, raffles, kids activities and more are all part of this year’s Hootenanny Music Festival. Don K Subaru has teamed with the Whitefish Legacy Partners to present the annual festival, which will take place in Depot Park on Aug. 22, from 5-9 p.m.

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Fall sports start-up dates announced

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WTC holds auditions for 'Harvey'

The Whitefish Theatre Co. is holding auditions for the 2014-15 season-opening theatre production of “Harvey” on Aug. 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

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City moves to create city planning board

The city of Whitefish has notified Flathead County of its intent to create a city planning board.

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Duck Derby makes spash Sunday

The Whitefish Community Foundation’s annual Whitefish Duck Derby and Nonprofit Fair is set for Sunday, Aug. 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Riverside Park.

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Father and son sentenced for cocaine trafficking

A father and son from Whitefish are going to prison for trafficking cocaine from Arizona the Flathead Valley.

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Festival Amadeus opens Sunday with free concert

The Festival Amadeus classical music event in Whitefish has been expanded this summer to offer eight nights of chamber and orchestra concerts.

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Fire north of Whitefish Lake contained

Crews have contained a small wildfire north of Whitefish Lake ignited by a dry thunderstorm Tuesday evening.

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Cyclist killed in crash identified

A 69-year-old part-time resident of Whitefish died Sunday after a bicycle crash on Big Mountain Road.

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Schudule shifted for 93 West road work

Beginning this week, road work on the Highway 93 West reconstruction project will start at 6 a.m. and end at 10 p.m.

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Texas man shoots bear in Glacier Park

Two incidents last weekend in Glacier National Park left one hiker and one bear injured, with a trail closed down and under investigation.

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Twins headed to state tourney

The Glacier Twins are headed for the state American Legion ‘A’ baseball tournament in Lewistown after beating the Bitterroot Bucs in the consolation final 8-1 of the Western A District tournament July 26 in Kalispell.

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Environmental group blames landslide on logging road

The Swan View Coalition and Friends of the Wild Swan recently reported their discovery of a large landslide in the Flathead National Forest that fell into Sullivan Creek.

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Bear euthanized after charging picnickers

A black bear was euthanized July 18 after it charged a family having a picnic in the Two Medicine area of Glacier Park.

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Glacier visitors spent $179 million last year

A new National Park Service report shows that 2.2 million visitors to Glacier National Park last year spent nearly $179 million in communities near the park.

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Hospital honors Heckathorn with spirit award

North Valley Hospital has named longtime community supporter Jake Heckathorn as its Planetree Spirit of Community award winner.

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GOP candidates hold most personal wealth

Recently released financial disclosure forms indicate that Republican candidates in Montana’s Congressional races have the most personal wealth.

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Comment period extended on river proposal

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission has extended the comment period until Aug. 8 for its proposal to amend boating rules on a section of the Whitefish River.

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City responds to 'doughnut' decision

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Mall lands deal to bring in Shopko

A Shopko Hometown store will soon occupy a large chunk of the Mountain Mall’s retail space.

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Whitefish runners beat heat at Missoula Marathon

A strong contingent of local runners beat the heat to finish a grueling Missoula Marathon on Sunday.

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Woman drowns after being swept over Glacier Park waterfall

A Washington state woman has died after being swept over a 30-foot waterfall in Glacier National Park.

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Pilot subscribers now have unlimited online access

Subscribers to the print edition of the Whitefish Pilot now have unlimited access to the Pilot online and the revamped e-Edition.

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NVH chief clinical officer Fields to retire

For 31 years, Maura Fields has cared for patients in the Flathead Valley and led more than 250 staff members in North Valley Hospital’s 11 clinical areas. Last month she announced her retirement.

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Bear attacks woman running with dogs

A Columbia Falls woman was left with several bites on her head and torso after she was attacked by a bear last week while running with her dogs north of Columbia Falls.

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July 4th tourney ends with fireworks

Two former champions battled back to reclaim their titles at the 78th annual Fourth of July golf tournament last weekend at Whitefish Lake Golf Club.

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Giant boulder hits Sun Road

An 800-pound boulder hit Glacier Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road on Wednesday night, just a few hours after the road opened to vehicle traffic for the summer.

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Drones grounded in national parks

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Twins 2-2 at wood bat tourney

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Park Side part of credit union merger

Whitefish-based Park Side Credit Union and Gateway Community Federal Credit Union of Missoula are completing a merger that takes effect July 1.

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Ed Gallo tourney this weekend

The 25th annual Ed Gallo Memorial American Legion Baseball Tournament opens this week with a full slate games on Thursday. The Glacier Twins are the defending champions and they are eager to retain their crown.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grizzlies captured in Whitefish Range

Two young female grizzly bears captured June 26 in the Whitefish Range were relocated to the Cabinet Mountains as part of a grizzly bear population augmentation program.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Major donation boosts WHS arts and tech wing

The fundraising committee for the arts and technology wing at the new Whitefish High School is closer to reaching its goal thanks to a few more major donations.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bearing failure blamed on Plum Creek explosion

A bearing failure on a raw material feed line caused a fire and explosions at the Plum Creek medium-density fiberboard plant in Columbia Falls on June 10, according to company spokesperson Kate Tate.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pilot named top small weekly newspaper

The Whitefish Pilot was named the best weekly newspaper in Montana for its circulation size at the annual Montana Newspaper Association awards banquet Saturday in Butte.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Avalanches damage Glacier Park trails

Lingering snow, cool weather and debris from snow slides are challenging trail crews at Glacier National Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Spring storm could dump feet of snow on Glacier Park

Winter’s not done with Northwest Montana just yet. A significant spring storm is predicted to impact the region beginning Monday night, bringing heavy snow to the mountains around Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Falcon qualifies for Ironman World Championship

Whitefish athlete Jason Falcon placed second in his age group in the Ironman 70.3 Kansas on June 8.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Missing Glacier Park hiker found safe

An inexperienced hiker missing in Glacier National Park was found Wednesday morning cold, tired and wet, but safe.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Twins bounce back to sweep Loggers

The Glacier Twins A rebounded from a heartbreaking marathon loss to Kalispell AA last week with a sweep of the Libby Loggers the next day.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Twins win streak hits 12

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stumptown Players present 'Neil Before Me'

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

East 2nd road work begins Monday

Road reconstruction work along East Second Street between Larch Avenue and Edgewood Drive will begin Monday, June 9.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mitchell ousts incumbent commissioner; Democrats choose Schnebel

Phil Mitchell rolled to victory over incumbent Cal Scott in the Republican primary for the Flathead County Commissioner.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Zinke wins Republican nomination for U.S. House

In the hotly contested U.S. House race, Whitefish resident Ryan Zinke won the Republican nomination with 33 percent of the vote.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish smokes C-Falls in boxing ring

The Whittefish Bulldogs beat out the Columbia Falls Wildcats in the annual Cat-Dog Smoker on Monday night at Memorial Field, eight bouts to five.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Twins riding six game winning streak

The Glacier Twins “A” American Legion baseball team is on a bit of a roll, having won six games in a row. On May 31 they swept the Butte Minders in a doubleheader 3-2 in the opener and 4-0 in the nightcap at home.

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Chamber hosts neighborhood business meetings

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce wants to hear from local business owners and managers about the challenges they face and the issues affecting them.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pilot calendar: BNSF to address Bakken oil trains

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Flamingo invasion benefits Whitefish, C-Falls swim teams

You may see a flock of flamingos in the coming weeks traveling from Columbia Falls to Whitefish. It’s not some strange migration, it’s a fundraiser for the Columbia Falls-Whitefish High School swim team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish man killed in high-speed wreck

A 60-year-old Whitefish man died after his car slammed into trees off East Edgewood Drive near Whitefish Thursday night.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Jersey scrap metal scam linked to Whitefish

A New Jersey man who ran a scrap metal scam out of a business purportedly based in Whitefish has been sentenced to federal prison.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish man admits to stealing from deputy

A Whitefish man has admitted stealing from a Flathead County deputy on whose house he had been contracted to work.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Incumbents retain seats on school board

The three incumbent candidates for the Whitefish School District have retained their seats on the school board.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park plows push past The Loop

Glacier National Park snow plows have advanced beyond The Loop on Going-to-the-Sun Road on the park’s west side.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lady Dogs take two wins

The Whitefish girls tennis team picked up a pair of key dual wins last week to continue their hot start to the season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Costain takes freeskiing title at Snowbird

Whitefish High School freshman Parkin Costain wrapped up his competitive ski season this month with a win a the IFSA finals at Snowbird, Utah. The victory solidified Costain’s position as the big mountain freeskiing series points leader for the 12-14 category.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Telemark racers make podium at Canadian championships

Whitefish Telemark ski racers competed April 5-6 in the 2014 Canadian National Telemark Ski Championships at Silver Star Mountain Resort in British Columbia. Three races over two days provided a fun and exciting event.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Students score high marks a music festival

About 1,500 musicians participated in the District 1 Music Festival hosted by Flathead and Glacier high schools.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Young men plead guilty to poaching charges

Two of the four young men from Columbia Falls charged with poaching 19 white-tailed deer near Whitefish in 2012 have pleaded guilty to reduced charges and were sentenced in Flathead County Justice Court.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park plows hit Red Rocks slide

Glacier National Park plow crews are now beyond the Avalanche Creek campground, working in the Red Rocks area on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Zinke campaign linked to Whitefish billionaire

Republican U.S. House candidate Ryan Zinke, of Whitefish, has raised nearly $448,000 from individuals and political action committees through Dec. 31 — more than any other U.S. House candidate in Montana.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

East 2nd Street reconstruction underway

Work has started on the East Second Street reconstruction project in Whitefish. The street will be reconstructed from just east of Larch Lane to the railroad tracks.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Ski Heritage Days celebrates vintage style

Dust off those vintage race skis and pull out your best 80s one-piece snow suit for the inaugural HellRoaring Ski Heritage Days set for March 22 - 23 at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Protection of Haskill watershed a top-rated project

Protection of the Haskill Basin watershed has been named the nation’s top-ranked working forest conservation project. With that designation comes a major grant to help move the project forward.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rupp returns to coach Twins baseball

Bob Rupp will return as general manager of the Glacier Twins “A” team for the upcoming American Legion Baseball season. Rupp coached the Twins to a 29-25 overall record last season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Middle school celebrates K.B. Night

Whitefish Middle School student council will host K.B Family Activity Night on March 13 from 5-7 p.m. The annual event celebrates the life of Kerrie Byrne.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Allegiant adds seasonal flight to Los Angeles

Allegiant Air will offer direct flights from Kalispell to Los Angeles beginning June 5. The seasonal flight will operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays through Sept. 7.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Olney musher wins frigid sled dog race

Olney musher Steve Riggs braved the harsh winter conditions March 1 to win the Flathead Sled Dog Fun Run held on the trails in Olney.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Highway 2 closed for avalanche control work in Glacier Park

A 56-mile stretch of Highway 2 between West Glacier and East Glacier will be closed Thursday from 2-6 p.m. while BNSF Railway conducts avalanche control work in the area.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mountain lions spotted on East Lakeshore

A pair of mountain lions were spotted roaming the East Lakeshore Drive neighborhood Monday evening.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

March begins with blast of winter weather

Keep your snow shovel handy, another round of winter weather is poised to strike the region on Sunday night into Monday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant boosts effort to lure new direct flights

The Flathead County Economic Development Authority has thrown its support behind a group of business and community leaders working to expand air service to the Flathead Valley.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Seasonal flight to Portland begins June 9

Alaska Airlines will offer direct flights between Portland, Ore., and Kalispell beginning this summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

ATP holds auditions for 'Pippin'

Alpine Theatre Project will hold auditions for its upcoming production of “Pippin” March 3 at 4:30 p.m. at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. The production is the spring session of its Alpine Kids Theatre Project arts education program for local high school students.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Osweiler among NFL players to attend Winter Classic

The annual Winter Classic returns to Whitefish on March 6-9. The charity event features well-known college and NFL football players, and raises money to assist Northwest Montana families with pediatric medical-related costs not covered by insurance.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Wrestlers finish season at state

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

DECA to send 29 to international meet

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Thespians best in state, again

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Dogs fall short against Wildcats

The Whitefish boys basketball team was outscored in every quarter of their rematch with rival Columbia Falls on Saturday as the Wildcats rolled to a 74-52 victory at home.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lady Dogs look to take on Polson

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Snowmobiler triggers Canyon Creek avalanche

A snowmobiler triggered an avalanche Feb. 15 in the Canyon Creek drainage near Whitefish Mountain Resort that partially buried four people.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Calgary skier dies in tree-well accident

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Avalanche danger rated 'high' near Glacier

Heavy snowfall, rain and strong wind gusts have elevated avalanche danger in the mountains near Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rash of car break-ins reported Monday

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Nelson, Gulick to enter WHS hall of fame

Whitefish High School will induct two new members into the Bulldog Hall of Fame this Saturday at 7 p.m. between basketball games against Columbia Falls.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Registration for hunter education classes

Hunter education classes have been scheduled for a number of communities in northwest Montana.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Little Guy wrestling begins Feb. 17

The Whitefish Little Guy wrestling program begins Feb. 17.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Youth skiers make podium in blizzard conditions

Five local alpine ski racers produced excellent results in blizzard conditions at the Youth Ski League slaloms held at Red Lodge Jan. 25-26.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Costain lands in 4th at freeskiing competition

Whitefish freeskier Parkin Costain landed a huge cliff drop at the IFSA big mountain skiing competition Jan. 24 at Snowbird, Utah to take fourth place overall in the U15 category.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Fundraising begins for Nate Chute boardercross

The 15th annual Nate Chute Banked Slalom at Whitefish Mountain Resort will kick off March 15-16 but the NC Foundation is asking competitors to get involved before the weekend of racing.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New record at Whiteout ski mountaineering race

Eric Carter set a new Whitefish Whiteout record with a sub-28 minute ascent of Big Mountain en route to winning the race division of the annual ski mountaineering race Saturday at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Newspaper veteran named Pilot publisher

Dan Drewry has joined the Whitefish Pilot as publisher.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

WTC holds auditions for 'Other Desert Cities'

The Whitefish Theatre Co. is holding auditions for the spring production of “Other Desert Cities” on Feb. 2-3 at 7 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. Please arrive early to the Green Room to fill out an audition application and review the script.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Garcia and Castren tops at Glacier Glide

Results from the annual Glacier Glide Nordic freestyle ski race Sunday at the Glacier Nordic Center in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Svennungsen and Schenck named carnival royalty

Mark Svennungsen has been crowned King Ullr LV and Sue Schenck is the new Queen of the Snows for the 2014 Whitefish Winter Carnival.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Police calls: Stuffed wolverine goes missing

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Zinke leads House candidates in fundraising

Former state Sen. Ryan Zinke of Whitefish is leading the way in funds raised among candidates running for Montana’s U.S. House seat.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Former MLB pitcher hosts baseball clinic

Former major league pitcher Steve Ontiveros will lead a pitching clinic for local baseball coaches Jan. 18-19 at the Wave.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lewis crowned Carnival Duchess, Peschel named Prime

The Whitefish Winter Carnival kicked off Saturday with the annual Merry Maker, during which John Peschel was named Prime Minister and Miriam Lewis was crowned Duchess of Lark.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'Whiteout' conditions reported on day of tree well accident

Tragedy struck the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday when a 54-year-old California man died after falling head first into a tree well.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Griz defensive end Crittenden honored for perfect GPA

University of Montana defensive end Derek Crittenden of Whitefish has been named to the 2013 Capital One Academic All-District Division 1 first team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Police calls: Rail jibbers gone before police arrive

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls couple welcome New Year baby

Jared and Jennifer French of Columbia Falls welcomed their first child at 8:01 a.m. on Jan. 1. Jack Richard French is North Valley Hospital’s first baby of the new year weighing 8 pounds, 9.7 ounces. He was 22.25 inches long.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Youth ski races planned at mountain

The Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation is hosting two weekends of youth ski races this month at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Medical condition likely cause of fatal wreck

A 23-year-old Whitefish man died Dec. 30 after he was found unconscious in his wrecked vehicle.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Former Whitefish representative Skees plans run for PSC

Kalispell resident Derek Skees said last week he plans to run for the District 5 seat on the Montana Public Service Commission.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Dog park plans for pond expansion

The Whitefish Animal Group is soliciting bids for the planned expansion of the pond at the Hugh Rogers dog park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Countdown to 2014

There are plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy this New Year's Eve with a full slate of events happening around Whitefish and the Flathead Valley. Ring in 2014 on the slopes, at a live show in town or at the family-friendly First Night in Kalispell.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Two Bulldogs invited to play in Shrine Game

Two Bulldogs are included on the starting rosters for the 68th annual Montana East-West Shrine Game.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish woman killed in 10-vehicle pileup

A Whitefish woman was killed in a 10-vehicle crash on I-90 near Spokane, Wash. Friday afternoon.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Funk band 20 Grand raising funds for debut album

Whitefish funk band 20 Grand recently recorded its debut album and now is turning to a crowdfunding campaign to help bring the album to fans.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Voisin stays on path to Sochi

Whitefish skier Maggie Voisin, 15, stayed on her path toward the Olympics with a fourth-place finish in womens slopestyle at the season’s second qualifying event last weekend at the U.S. Grand Prix at Copper Mountain, Colo.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Police calls: Unmanned vehicle crashes into house

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Backcountry skier fully buried in avalanche

A backcountry skier is OK after getting caught in an avalanche Saturday in the Noisy Basin area of the Swan Mountains.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

New bus route from Whitefish to Missoula

A new bus service between Whitefish and Missoula will begin Dec. 16.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Review studies hunger in new issue

Author Tim Cahill will kick off the launch of issue No. 14 for the Whitefish Review literary journal on Saturday, Dec. 14 with a reading at Casey’s in downtown Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Winter Carnival celebrates Sin City

The theme for the 55th annual Whitefish Winter Carnival is “Viva Las Vegas.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Police calls: Resident thanks police with cookies

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Nordic Club prepares for ski season

Glacier Nordic Club is now accepting memberships for the upcoming ski season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

SNOW bus adds new route, eliminates Haskill stop

The free SNOW bus in Whitefish has added a new route and eliminated a stop for the upcoming winter season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Family celebrates four generations of birth in Whitefish

A longtime Whitefish family is celebrating a new addition who is making headlines because he’s the fourth generation of his family to be born at North Valley Hospital.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Police calls: Zombies raid pantry on Stumptown Loop

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Four firms compete in City Hall design contest

Four architectural firms will present concepts for a new Whitefish City Hall during a design competition next week at the city council chambers in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wife arrested after husband stabbed

A Whitefish woman is in jail and her husband hospitalized after a stabbing Monday evening in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Peitzsch named interim director of avalanche center

The Flathead National Forest announced Monday that Erich Peitzsch will be the interim director of the Flathead Avalanche Center this season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Young actors wanted for upcoming shows

The Whitefish Theatre Co. is holding auditions for “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” and “Shakespeare: Next Generation,” two all-kids productions that will be performed early in 2014.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Logging at ski resort temporarily closes roads

As part of Whitefish Mountain Resort’s ski area expansion project, there will be log hauling on the Big Creek and Canyon Creek roads that will prompt a temporary road closure for public safety.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

WHS athletes named Academic All-State

Dozens of Whitefish High School athletes have been named Academic All-State qualifiers by the Montana Coaches Association.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Adopt a family with "Magic of Christmas" program

Rotary Club of Whitefish is organizing its 33rd annual “Magic of Christmas” program to help children in need during the holidays.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Christmas tree permits now available

Christmas tree permits from the Flathead National Forest are available for $5 each from Forest Service offices in Kalispell, Hungry Horse and Bigfork, or in Whitefish at the Cenex Zip Trip convenience store on U.S. 93 South.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Avalanche center readies for early winter

The Flathead National Forest avalanche center typically begins posting advisories in early December, but snow is piling up in the backcountry and users could see initial reports far sooner.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Four charged in Whitefish deer poaching cases

Four people have been charged in a series of poaching incidents last year where 19 deer were allegedly shot and left to waste near Whitefish.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls men charged in deer poaching cases

Four men from Columbia Falls have been charged in a series of poaching incidents last year where 19 deer were shot and left to waste near Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Four charged in Whitefish deer poaching cases

Four people have been charged in a series of poaching incidents last year where 19 deer were allegedly shot and left to waste near Whitefish.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Major donation boosts school music department

The Whitefish School District music program received a significant boost from an anonymous donor this week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Major donation boosts school music department

The Whitefish School District music program received a significant boost from an anonymous donor this week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Major donation boosts school music department

The Whitefish School District music program received a significant boost from an anonymous donor this week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Hunting numbers remain strong near Olney

Hunters in northwest Montana continue to have limited success thus far this season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish man sentenced on heroin charge

A Whitefish man who admitted selling heroin to an informant just eight days after being released on house arrest in another case has been given a four-year sentence.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

California shooting victim had multiple run-ins with police

The 32-year-old Whitefish man shot and killed by northern California law enforcement last month reportedly had multiple run-ins with police during the week leading up to the fatal shooting.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish man sentenced on heroin charge

A Whitefish man who admitted selling heroin to an informant just eight days after being released on house arrest in another case has been given a four-year sentence.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Hunting numbers remain strong near Olney

Hunters in northwest Montana continue to have limited success thus far this season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

California shooting victim had multiple run-ins with police

The 32-year-old Whitefish man shot and killed by northern California law enforcement last month reportedly had multiple run-ins with police during the week leading up to the fatal shooting.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish man sentenced on heroin charge

A Whitefish man who admitted selling heroin to an informant just eight days after being released on house arrest in another case has been given a four-year sentence.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Hunting numbers remain strong near Olney

Hunters in northwest Montana continue to have limited success thus far this season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

California shooting victim had multiple run-ins with police

The 32-year-old Whitefish man shot and killed by northern California law enforcement last month reportedly had multiple run-ins with police during the week leading up to the fatal shooting.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Snow storm to pound Whitefish mountains

Up to a foot of snow could fall in the mountains of Northwest Montana this weekend as a cold front moves across the region.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Snow storm to pound Whitefish mountains

Up to a foot of snow could fall in the mountains of Northwest Montana this weekend as a cold front moves across the region.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Snow storm to pound Whitefish mountains

Up to a foot of snow could fall in the mountains of Northwest Montana this weekend as a cold front moves across the region.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City considers boat restrictions on Whitefish River

Whitefish City Council will consider a resolution Monday that could lead to a six-mile stretch of the Whitefish River being limited to manually-powered watercraft or those with small electric motors.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City considers boat restrictions on Whitefish River

Whitefish City Council will consider a resolution Monday that could lead to a six-mile stretch of the Whitefish River being limited to manually-powered watercraft or those with small electric motors.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City considers boat restrictions on Whitefish River

Whitefish City Council will consider a resolution Monday that could lead to a six-mile stretch of the Whitefish River being limited to manually-powered watercraft or those with small electric motors.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Halloween events in Whitefish for kids and adults

Central Avenue will be bustling with spooky ghosts and goblins today as Whitefish hosts a fleet of Halloween activities and costume contests for both kids and adults.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Halloween events in Whitefish for kids and adults

Central Avenue will be bustling with spooky ghosts and goblins today as Whitefish hosts a fleet of Halloween activities and costume contests for both kids and adults.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Halloween events in Whitefish for kids and adults

Central Avenue will be bustling with spooky ghosts and goblins today as Whitefish hosts a fleet of Halloween activities and costume contests for both kids and adults.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City to conduct smoke test in sewer system

Non-toxic smoke will be blown into sewer lines near downtown Whitefish on Thursday morning as the city tests for leaks in its sewer system.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City to conduct smoke test in sewer system

Non-toxic smoke will be blown into sewer lines near downtown Whitefish on Thursday morning as the city tests for leaks in its sewer system.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City to conduct smoke test in sewer system

Non-toxic smoke will be blown into sewer lines near downtown Whitefish on Thursday morning as the city tests for leaks in its sewer system.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Olney shows best results in slow start to hunting season

It was a slow opener to deer and elk hunting season last weekend.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish hunter takes record bighorn near Plains

Whitefish resident Glen Prestegaard recently took a bighorn ram ranked by the Safari Club International record book as No. 3 in the world for muzzleloader. The ram was taken on public land near Plains during a self-guided trip.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish hunter takes record bighorn near Plains

Whitefish resident Glen Prestegaard recently took a bighorn ram ranked by the Safari Club International record book as No. 3 in the world for muzzleloader. The ram was taken on public land near Plains during a self-guided trip.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Olney shows best results in slow start to hunting season

It was a slow opener to deer and elk hunting season last weekend.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

No one home for shootout with police

Whitefish Police evacuated the Chair 3 Apartments and nearby businesses Monday at around noon after getting a report from Veterans Administration officials about a resident who allegedly said he was going to have a shootout with police and kill himself.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

No one home for shootout with police

Whitefish Police evacuated the Chair 3 Apartments and nearby businesses Monday at around noon after getting a report from Veterans Administration officials about a resident who allegedly said he was going to have a shootout with police and kill himself.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish hunter takes record bighorn near Plains

Whitefish resident Glen Prestegaard recently took a bighorn ram ranked by the Safari Club International record book as No. 3 in the world for muzzleloader. The ram was taken on public land near Plains during a self-guided trip.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Olney shows best results in slow start to hunting season

It was a slow opener to deer and elk hunting season last weekend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

No one home for shootout with police

Whitefish Police evacuated the Chair 3 Apartments and nearby businesses Monday at around noon after getting a report from Veterans Administration officials about a resident who allegedly said he was going to have a shootout with police and kill himself.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Single-digit wind chills predicted with winter blast

A blast of winter is expected in Northwest Montana starting Sunday afternoon.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Single-digit wind chills predicted with winter blast

A blast of winter is expected in Northwest Montana starting Sunday afternoon.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Single-digit wind chills predicted with winter blast

A blast of winter is expected in Northwest Montana starting Sunday afternoon.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Alcohol a factor in fatal wreck near downtown

Results from a toxicology test show alcohol was a factor in a fatal wreck last month near downtown Whitefish.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Alcohol a factor in fatal wreck near downtown

Results from a toxicology test show alcohol was a factor in a fatal wreck last month near downtown Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Alcohol a factor in fatal wreck near downtown

Results from a toxicology test show alcohol was a factor in a fatal wreck last month near downtown Whitefish.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

XC runners claim divisional titles

Whitefish cross-country appears to be peaking at just the right time.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

XC runners claim divisional titles

Whitefish cross-country appears to be peaking at just the right time.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

XC runners claim divisional titles

Whitefish cross-country appears to be peaking at just the right time.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Zinke announces campaign for U.S. House

Whitefish resident and former state Sen. Ryan Zinke officially announced Monday his campaign for Montana’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Zinke announces campaign for U.S. House

Whitefish resident and former state Sen. Ryan Zinke officially announced Monday his campaign for Montana’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Zinke announces campaign for U.S. House

Whitefish resident and former state Sen. Ryan Zinke officially announced Monday his campaign for Montana’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Leaf pickup in Whitefish on Fridays

Bagged leaf pickup in Whitefish will occur on Fridays beginning Oct. 19 through Dec. 6.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Glacier reopens, but snow closes Logan Pass

The gates to Glacier National Park reopened Thursday morning following a 16-day federal government shutdown that closed all national parks across the country.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Leaf pickup in Whitefish on Fridays

Bagged leaf pickup in Whitefish will occur on Fridays beginning Oct. 19 through Dec. 6.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Glacier reopens, but snow closes Logan Pass

The gates to Glacier National Park reopened Thursday morning following a 16-day federal government shutdown that closed all national parks across the country.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Leaf pickup in Whitefish on Fridays

Bagged leaf pickup in Whitefish will occur on Fridays beginning Oct. 19 through Dec. 6.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Glacier reopens, but snow closes Logan Pass

The gates to Glacier National Park reopened Thursday morning following a 16-day federal government shutdown that closed all national parks across the country.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor industry focus of economic summit

Some big names in the outdoor industry will speak at a conference hosted by the National Parks Conservation Association next week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Defense leads Dogs past Park High

The Whitefish defense was tested, but didn’t break as the Bulldogs escaped Livingston on Friday with a 6-0 non-conference football victory over Park High.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish hospital expands financial assistance

In an effort to ease the financial burden for uninsured and underinsured patients, North Valley Hospital in Whitefish and its outreach clinics are offering a more liberal financial aid policy.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Zinke considers campaign for House seat

Whitefish resident and former state Sen. Ryan Zinke announced Monday that he has formed an exploratory committee as he considers a 2014 campaign for Montana’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor industry focus of economic summit

Some big names in the outdoor industry will speak at a conference hosted by the National Parks Conservation Association next week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Zinke considers campaign for House seat

Whitefish resident and former state Sen. Ryan Zinke announced Monday that he has formed an exploratory committee as he considers a 2014 campaign for Montana’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish hospital expands financial assistance

In an effort to ease the financial burden for uninsured and underinsured patients, North Valley Hospital in Whitefish and its outreach clinics are offering a more liberal financial aid policy.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor industry focus of economic summit

Some big names in the outdoor industry will speak at a conference hosted by the National Parks Conservation Association next week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish hospital expands financial assistance

In an effort to ease the financial burden for uninsured and underinsured patients, North Valley Hospital in Whitefish and its outreach clinics are offering a more liberal financial aid policy.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Defense leads Dogs past Park High

The Whitefish defense was tested, but didn’t break as the Bulldogs escaped Livingston on Friday with a 6-0 non-conference football victory over Park High.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Zinke considers campaign for House seat

Whitefish resident and former state Sen. Ryan Zinke announced Monday that he has formed an exploratory committee as he considers a 2014 campaign for Montana’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Defense leads Dogs past Park High

The Whitefish defense was tested, but didn’t break as the Bulldogs escaped Livingston on Friday with a 6-0 non-conference football victory over Park High.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City hosts open house on 93 West corridor plan

A public meeting to discuss the Whitefish Highway 93 West corridor plan is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City hosts open house on 93 West corridor plan

A public meeting to discuss the Whitefish Highway 93 West corridor plan is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City hosts open house on 93 West corridor plan

A public meeting to discuss the Whitefish Highway 93 West corridor plan is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Plans unveiled for East 2nd road work

The city of Whitefish will unveil plans for the reconstruction of East Second Street during an open house in the City Council chambers from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Plans unveiled for East 2nd road work

The city of Whitefish will unveil plans for the reconstruction of East Second Street during an open house in the City Council chambers from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Plans unveiled for East 2nd road work

The city of Whitefish will unveil plans for the reconstruction of East Second Street during an open house in the City Council chambers from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Montana ranks second in deer-vehicle collisions

A new report shows Montana drivers have a 1 in 65 chance of colliding with a deer at some point in the next year — the second highest rate in the nation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Montana ranks second in deer-vehicle collisions

A new report shows Montana drivers have a 1 in 65 chance of colliding with a deer at some point in the next year — the second highest rate in the nation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Montana ranks second in deer-vehicle collisions

A new report shows Montana drivers have a 1 in 65 chance of colliding with a deer at some point in the next year — the second highest rate in the nation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish literary journal seeking submissions

What do you hunger for? What feeds your hunger? What satiates your hunger?

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish literary journal seeking submissions

What do you hunger for? What feeds your hunger? What satiates your hunger?

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish literary journal seeking submissions

What do you hunger for? What feeds your hunger? What satiates your hunger?

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Church to host 'pet blessing' on Saturday

All Saints’ Episcopal Church will conduct the annual Blessing of the Pets in honor of St. Francis Day at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Church to host 'pet blessing' on Saturday

All Saints’ Episcopal Church will conduct the annual Blessing of the Pets in honor of St. Francis Day at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Church to host 'pet blessing' on Saturday

All Saints’ Episcopal Church will conduct the annual Blessing of the Pets in honor of St. Francis Day at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Railway to conduct HazMat training Friday

BNSF Railway and local emergency crews will conduct a specialized hazardous materials training session on Friday afternoon near Depot Street in Whitefish.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Railway to conduct HazMat training Friday

BNSF Railway and local emergency crews will conduct a specialized hazardous materials training session on Friday afternoon near Depot Street in Whitefish.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Railway to conduct HazMat training Friday

BNSF Railway and local emergency crews will conduct a specialized hazardous materials training session on Friday afternoon near Depot Street in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

WHS homecoming parade and window decorating contest

Whitefish High School’s Homecoming week will run Sept. 29 - Oct. 4. The entire week will be full of activities for both students and community members.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

WHS homecoming parade and window decorating contest

Whitefish High School’s Homecoming week will run Sept. 29 - Oct. 4. The entire week will be full of activities for both students and community members.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

WHS homecoming parade and window decorating contest

Whitefish High School’s Homecoming week will run Sept. 29 - Oct. 4. The entire week will be full of activities for both students and community members.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Storm could bring 12-18 inches of snow to mountains

The remnants of Pacific typhoon Pabuk is predicted to bring heavy rain and mountain snows to northwest Montana.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Storm could bring 12-18 inches of snow to mountains

The remnants of Pacific typhoon Pabuk is predicted to bring heavy rain and mountain snows to northwest Montana.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Storm could bring 12-18 inches of snow to mountains

The remnants of Pacific typhoon Pabuk is predicted to bring heavy rain and mountain snows to northwest Montana.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Endurance boaters aim to set world records on Whitefish Lake

In September of 2008, Calgary athlete Greg Kolodziejzyk came to Whitefish Lake and peddled his custom-built boat more than 152 miles in 24 hours to set a new world record for a human-powered watercraft.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Endurance boaters aim to set world records on Whitefish Lake

In September of 2008, Calgary athlete Greg Kolodziejzyk came to Whitefish Lake and peddled his custom-built boat more than 152 miles in 24 hours to set a new world record for a human-powered watercraft.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Endurance boaters aim to set world records on Whitefish Lake

In September of 2008, Calgary athlete Greg Kolodziejzyk came to Whitefish Lake and peddled his custom-built boat more than 152 miles in 24 hours to set a new world record for a human-powered watercraft.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ski resort season pass sale ends Sept. 30

Time is running out for skiers and snowboarders who want to purchase their 2013-14 winter season pass at Whitefish Mountain Resort at pre-season discounted rates.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ski resort season pass sale ends Sept. 30

Time is running out for skiers and snowboarders who want to purchase their 2013-14 winter season pass at Whitefish Mountain Resort at pre-season discounted rates.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ski resort season pass sale ends Sept. 30

Time is running out for skiers and snowboarders who want to purchase their 2013-14 winter season pass at Whitefish Mountain Resort at pre-season discounted rates.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Prescribed burns planned for local forest

The Tally Lake Ranger District will conduct multiple prescribed burns on the forest around Whitefish this fall as conditions become favorable. Burning is expected to start as early as next week and will continue through Nov. 30.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Prescribed burns planned for local forest

The Tally Lake Ranger District will conduct multiple prescribed burns on the forest around Whitefish this fall as conditions become favorable. Burning is expected to start as early as next week and will continue through Nov. 30.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Prescribed burns planned for local forest

The Tally Lake Ranger District will conduct multiple prescribed burns on the forest around Whitefish this fall as conditions become favorable. Burning is expected to start as early as next week and will continue through Nov. 30.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Latcham leads XC team at Idaho

Lady Bulldog runner Sarah Latcham posted a “breakthrough” performance on Saturday to finished eighth overall at a competitive cross-country race in Athol, Idaho against 21 teams from across the Pacific Northwest.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Latcham leads XC team at Idaho

Lady Bulldog runner Sarah Latcham posted a “breakthrough” performance on Saturday to finished eighth overall at a competitive cross-country race in Athol, Idaho against 21 teams from across the Pacific Northwest.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Latcham leads XC team at Idaho