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Bonds, resort tax hike considered for Haskill land deal

Nearly $8 million still needs to be raised to finalize a land deal that would permanently protect the Haskill Basin watershed. Options for securing those funds were the center of discussion at a June 17 open house hosted by the city of Whitefish and other partners in the proposed deal.

Resident fends off St. Bernard with snow shovel

Lodge marina expansion docked

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

Quest for adventure leads new Parks director to Whitefish

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

Trail group makes critical fundraising push

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

Pilot calendar: Whitefish Lake Run on June 28

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Wood boat show hits lake this weekend

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

Two divisions planned for Class A

Whitefish High School will likely see some major changes to its sports schedules starting with the 2015-16 season.

Gates planned at Grouse Mountain Estates

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

City aims to rein in lake vendors

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

Logging planned in Martin Creek near Olney

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

Walk-off lifts Twins

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

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.

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.

Let's finish Beaver Lakes fundraising

Kudos to the City of Whitefish, The Trust for Public Land, and F.H. Stoltze for a very informative, energetic and successful public meeting on June 17 to unveil a major conservation and recreation initiative in Haskill Basin.  

Relay for Life walkathon on June 27

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

Team USA battles 'Group of Death'

It’s shaping up to be the best World Cup ever with goals galore, passions flaring and shock results daily — and there’s even three weeks still left.

Three grizzly cubs killed near Bigfork

Zena Pirone had grown fond of watching a mother grizzly bear and her cubs periodically wander through her property in Ferndale.

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

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

Bluegrass festival a hit for Community Center

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

Police: zero tolerance on illegal fireworks

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

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Whitefish man drowns in Missouri River

(AP) A Whitefish man has drowned while fishing along the Missouri River.

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.

Remodel expands fitness offerings at The Wave

Blackburn reflects on 19 years as drama coach

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

City backs remodel of mall

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

Dilapidated homes transformed into affordable rentals

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

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.

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.

Keys taken away on test drive

Pilot calendar: Bluegrass Bash on Saturday

Celebrate the longest day of the year June 21 at the

New gym floor showing wear

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

Soggy start to summer at Big Mountain

Regardless of the continuous drizzle, Mike Jiannino and his friends hiked up the muddy path to the first zip line at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

2015 budget: A look at public works and police

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

Businesses sound off at neighborhood meetings

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

Planning for gold and red tees at golf club

The use of the new shorter and hopefully more enjoyable gold tees has been fairly substantial this season. The board of directors decided to institute the plan for new gold tees and then to monitor utilization before embarking on a plan to actually construct new tees.

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.

World Cup recap: Team USA survives

City Hall should be saved

People move to Whitefish for the quality of life, and a large attraction of Whitefish is the historic downtown. But we are destroying old buildings and putting up new ones at an alarming pace.

Jazz classes added to schools

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

School budget shows minimal increase

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

Avalanches damage Glacier Park trails

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

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.

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.

Missing Glacier Park hiker found safe

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

Commission rejects Whitefish River motor ban

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

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.

Compromise offered on nonmotorized river plan

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is proposing a compromise that allows motorized boats continued access to the Whitefish River — at least part of the year. In its recommendation to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission, FWP says a seasonal closure to motorboats from July 5 to Sept. 30 is a better alternative than the year-round nonmotorized restriction brought forth by the city of Whitefish.

Bike guiding business blazing new trails

'Never, never, never give up'

Christian school expansion OK'd

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Marina expansion unfair

Stumptown Players present 'Neil Before Me'

Twins win streak hits 12

Black bears spotted in town

Sensory deprivation pod comes to Whitefish

Pilot calendar: Solstice bluegrass party

2nd Street subdivision gets final approval

East 2nd road work begins Monday

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

Mitchell humbled by support in election

To all of the voters, supporters, friends and family - thank you for your faith and encouragement in my campaign for Flathead County Commissioner. I am humbled by the victory. More importantly, I’m humbled by you.

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.

Class of 2014: Holden Roberts mixes paint and pine

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

All smiles at Studio 48 pilates and fitness

Gabrielle Cahoon’s smile is as bright as her pilates studio.

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 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.

Stolen puppy and aggressive miniature poodle

Tax dollars for new hotel unfair

In the last few months Whitefish City Council has approved a new hotel project on Highway 93 South and made a preliminary commitment to assist with infrastructure improvements for a new hotel downtown.

Pilot calendar: BNSF to address oil trains June 10

BNSF Railway and the Whitefish Fire and Police Departments will address the transportation of Bakken oil that passes through Whitefish at a public meeting June 10 in Whitefish. There will be a presentation addressing precautions taken for safe transportation of oil and the types of response that will occur in the event of a rail mishap. The gathering will take place at the O’Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central Ave. Whitefish on June 10 at 7 p.m.

Class of 2014: Sloan Ellis has business sense

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

Increased spending in 2015 budget

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

100th class to graduate Saturday

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

Frances Mae Evans

Frances Mae Evans, 97, of Missoula formerly, of Kalispell, passed away on Sunday, May 25 at her home, The Springs at Missoula, surrounded by her family and friends.

Doreen Nita Cavin

Doreen Nita Cavin passed away at her home in Whitefish on Wednesday, May 14.

A look at Whitefish's 2015 budget

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

Whitefish Review launches 'Fire' issue

Author Gary Ferguson will help light a literary fire on Friday, June 6 at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake for the launch of Whitefish Review’s ‘Fire’ issue No.15.

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.

Class of 2014: The track is Marlow's stage

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

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.