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Dogs sweep Northwest A track titles

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

WMS history tour a trip of tradition

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

Doubles team earns All-State honors

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

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

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

City should invest in mall remodel

It was disappointing to learn our city council couldn’t support using some tax-increment finance funds for helping a remodel of our mall.

Bohlinger senate campaign a matter of principle

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

Zinke's character has not wavered

I have known Ryan Zinke for years. I’d like to step outside the political realm and give a picture of the real Ryan.

City food truck provides kids with free meals

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

Students organize Walk For Life

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

Pilot calendar: BNSF to address Bakken oil trains

Whitefish supports local businesses

I am writing in response to the proposal of a Shopko Hometown store at the current Mountain Mall. This was introduced at the City Council on May 21.

Residents barricade intoxicated cyclist

Plan to subdivide land near Haskill withdrawn

An application for a subdivision for an open tract of land off East Edgewood Drive has been withdrawn from the county.

Trail work begins at Spencer Mountain

As the days gradually warm and the spring rains coax flowers to emerge throughout the forest, another longtime resident also makes its annual appearance — the giant pothole that resides at the informal Twin Bridges trailhead at Spencer Mountain.

Sampling of science and math for WMS girls

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

Dr. Richard Randolph Oldham

Dr. Richard Randolph Oldham, 74, of Flat Rock, N.C., died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 14 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dupont would endorse Phil Mitchell

As Jim Dupont’s widow, I can assure everyone that contrary to Bill Baum’s recent letter, my husband would NOT have supported Commissioner Cal Scott.

Let's elected these candidates

It’s important that everyone votes. I’m in full support of Matt Rosendale for Congress, Debbie Pierson for clerk and recorder, Phil Mitchell for county commissioner, Mark Blasdel for District 4 and Doug Adams for District 5.

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.

Zinke a natural leader

Ryan Zinke was a schoolmate of mine since kindergarten. He’s always been a natural leader. He helped tutor fellow students. If you were struggling with your P.E. laps, he would come back and run with you. He always encouraged us!

Bulldogs second at tennis divisional

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

Neighbors silent on new plan for 2nd Street subdivision

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

Mitchell is rational vote for commissioner

Mitchell is the rational vote

Class of 2014: Elsa Dodds eyes career in politics

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

Lodge mariana expansion scaled back

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

WAG Race benefits dog park pond expansion

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

Pilot calendar: Farmers Market returns May 27

The Whitefish

Zinke a 'fine, brave and capable man'

As the smears against Ryan Zinke continue to arrive in our mail, we feel it’s time to put some perspective on the Congressional race.

Class of 2014: Mr. Manager Dakota Boggs

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

North Fork bill deserves a vote

Ever since the Great Northern Railway laid tracks through Whitefish in 1904, tourism has been the backbone of our local economy, creating good paying jobs and sustaining thousands of families over the years to put their kids through college, start small businesses, buy a home, and retire in one of the most beautiful small towns in America.

Lady Dogs send five to state tennis

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

Endorsement for Rosendale

Earlier this year I was asked to meet a candidate for the U.S. Congress to see if I might be willing to support him. Though I had never heard of Matt Rosendale, I welcomed the opportunity to interview him. I’m pleased to say that he’s everything that I had hoped to find in a future congress person.

Reckless lawn mower at soccer fields

Police chase goes from Whitefish to Eureka

A Kila man led several law enforcement agencies on a chase that stretched from Whitefish to Eureka on Friday.

Terrain Farm committed to growing organic

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

Zinke is the wise choice

Since this is an important election it is important for individual to make wise choices.

Cal Scott: Let's keep 'on task'

Why do I, my family and countless numbers of your fellow citizens firmly believe it is in the best interest of all our Flathead citizens that I be re-elected to protect your future through another term of leadership?

Junior golf program begins June 17

Whitefish Lake Golf Club’s annual junior golf program begins on Tuesday, June 17 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for the 7-8 year old group. This age group will meet on June 17-19 at the Grouse Mountain soccer field for activities and golf skills training.

WHS graduation to be held in new gym

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

Juanita Pearl Bennett Souders

Services for Juanita Pearl Bennett Souders, 88, of Thomasville, Ga., were held May 15 at Cross Roads Fellowship. Her son Pastor Greg Souders officiated and interment took place in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Drummond, Darrell Sinclair, Dale Mills, Cary Reed, David Highsmith, Scott Lewis and Jonathan Reed.

'Bear aware' guided hike on Thursday

A series of guided hikes and environmental education opportunities will be happening on the Whitefish Trail this season.

Felicia Holter Burleigh Stimson

Whitefish native Felicia Holter Burleigh Stimson, 104, died May 5 with her family by her side in Milwaukie, Ore.

Murdock leaves legacy of land conservancy

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

WHS names Downey boys basketball head coach

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

Common Core doesn't support creative learning

The aspiration of teaching is one to be admired and respected. This involves working with children and encouraging them to reach for their dreams.

Dogs tweak roster heading into tennis divisional

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

Funding for Safe Routes to Schools in jeopardy

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

2nd Street subdivision, marina expansion highlight planning agenda

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

Somers Avenue rebuild bumped up in priority

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

Pilot calendar: WAG Race to benefit dog park this Sunday

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Mayor exerts power in planning board appointment

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

No parking zones added on Geddes, Jennings, Good route

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

Dogs top Class A team at Archie Roe

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

Meet HD5 candidate Doug Adams

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

Meet HD5 candidate John Michael Myers

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

Endorsement for Phil Mitchell

I enthusiastically endorse Republican Phil Mitchell for county commissioner. For four years, I watched Phil on the Whitefish City Council. He was a conservative to be proud of.

Dems should cross over, vote for Cal Scott

It doesn’t appear that a Democrat can win the District No. 1 county commissioner general election with the climate of a disadvantage of a 70-30 voter split for the Republicans.  This seat will, ultimately, be decided by which Republican wins the June 3 primary battle between Cal Scott and Phil Mitchell.

Meet commissioner candidate Jack Garlitz

Long-time Flathead resident John “Jack” Garlitz says he threw his hat in the ring for county commissioner as the filing deadline approached and it appeared only one candidate was running.

Lady Dogs surge into tennis divisional

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

Students earn high marks at state music festival

Whitefish High School music students competed at the state music festival in Helena last weekend. Judges rated each entry as either superior, excellent, good, fair or poor.

Meet commissioner candidate Phil Mitchell

Republican Flathead County commissioner candidate Phil Mitchell says he came out of a difficult government environment while serving on the Whitefish City Council for four years and still remained a conservative.

Whitefish softball outlast Shelby

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

Ronnie Ernest Taylor

Ronnie Ernest Taylor, 60, of Whitefish, passed away on May 8.

Margaret Elizabeth Reich Battin Murdock

Margaret Elizabeth Reich Battin Murdock passed away peacefully at her home in Whitefish on April 23 at the age of 91.

Eugene Earle (Mac) McCartney

Eugene Earle (Mac) McCartney passed on March 6. Born Jan. 26, 1923 in Superior, Wisc., Mac migrated to Whitefish in 1943 where he worked for the Great Northern Railroad before retiring to Mesa, Ariz., 20 years ago. He is survived by his only child, Susan Gene McCartney, who resides in Albuquerque, N.M.

Early morning bridal fight downtown

James Edward Thielman

Lifelong Montana resident and businessman James Edward Thielman, 75, died Thursday, April 3 in Great Falls from Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Meet commissioner candidate Stacey Schnebel

Democrat Stacey Schnebel says she decided to run for Flathead County Commissioner to bring a fresh perspective to county-level management. She wants to bring more communication, transparency, responsiveness and accessibility to the county’s top job.

Meet commissioner candidate Cal Scott

Flathead County Commissioner Cal Scott, a fifth-generation Flathead Valley native, says foresight and planning is needed for good county government.

Against marina expansion

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is asking to expand their marina to add 14 more slips and to extend their monstrous dockage system another 19-20 feet further out into the lake. The requested extension goes into a very shallow and congested bay.

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.

Sidewalks being replaced on 93 West project

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

Orozco interviews for superintendent job in Washington

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

D.C. firm continues fight to save Jesus statue

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

City finance director unexpectedly resigns

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

Speed boats reported on Whitefish River

Pilot calendar: Project Whitefish Wine and Food Festival

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'No whistle' crossing needed at Birch Point

After reading about BNSF’s plans for improving the railways along the high line it occurred to me that this might be a good opportunity to have them include an upgraded, “no whistle” crossing at Birch Point.

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 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.

Goguen donates to crime task force

Whitefish venture capitalist and philanthropist Mike Goguen is at it again.

Twins drop doubleheader with Belgrade

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

Live baseball concert benefits DREAM Adaptive

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

Neighborhood will have to pay for quiet zone

We recently met with the appropriate BNSF officials regarding an upgraded crossing at Birch Point Drive which would allow a “quiet zone” to be installed.

Research project derailed by county library

Eleven years ago I began a major project researching the history of Flathead County. This effort has again been derailed by the county library system. A detailed complaint lodged with the county commissioners regarding this matter has gone unanswered.

Tourists unhappy with parking situation

We would like to share with you an experience that will remain in our memory as a negative long after we have returned home from Whitefish.

Grateful for responsible dog owners

While enjoying an afternoon at the WAG park last month, our dog suffered an injury requiring vet care. Initially I assumed my dog was fine, however, a few minutes after the episode I realized the extent of the injury.

Bessie Ingraham

Surrounded by her loving children, Bessie Ann Ingraham passed quietly April 28 “from this life to the next with the Lord in heaven.”

Incumbents retain seats on school board

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