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New Whitefish swim team hits the pool

After three long years of starts and stops, the Columbia Falls and Whitefish swim teams hit the water last week. The two teams are jointly coached by Mike Nelson, but will compete separately.

City Hall design plans move forward

Whitefish City Council continued to spar last week over preliminary designs for the new City Hall building, but ultimately gave the go ahead for its architect to move to the next design phase.

Backcountry concerns focus of Flower Point chat

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

Grandstanding politics at its worst

As administrator of the Flathead Area Secular Humanist Association, it was with great interest that I read (Nov. 19) about the Whitefish City Council’s hearing a proposal about writing an ordinance that would make Whitefish a “no-hate” community — by creating “a caring, open, accepting and diverse community free from discrimination and dedicated to the equal treatment of all citizens,” one proponent was quoted as saying.

Council rejects stone details on Skye Park footbridge

Whitefish City Council decided spending an extra $77,000 in tax-increment funds for stone veneer on the Skye Park footbridge was just too much to add to the nearly $800,000 project.

Respect the quiet zone

The East Second Street project looks beautiful. The sidewalks, curbing and conservative tree removal enhance the neighborhood.

911 measure 10 votes short

Flathead County’s emergency services ballot measure came up 10 votes short of a win in a recount on Friday.

Troubled by actions of Love Lives Here

I recently read the Whitefish Pilot story (Nov. 19) “Whitefish rallies for ‘no hate’ ordinance.”

Teens causing a ruckus downtown

In support of affordable housing

After reading the staggering statistics showing those in all walks of life desperate in need of affordable housing in Whitefish, I an optimistic that finally there is a valiant effort and a collective mindset by our city’s council and leaders to fulfill this as a priority — for all those working two or three jobs just to pay the rent and buy groceries, for the financially limited, or our veterans, and those disabled.

Holbrook selected volleyball All-Conference

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

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.

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.

(Dorothy) Ruth Saholt

(Dorothy) Ruth Saholt, 87, of Whitefish, passed away peacefully Nov. 8.

Roche leads Saints on championship hunt

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

City crafts non-discrimination resolution

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

City bans helicopters from landing in neighborhoods

Whitefish has decided it doesn’t want private helicopters landing or taking off inside residential neighborhoods.

Big Mountain Club responds to accusations

Resort applauds efforts of Love Lives Here

Patricia Lynn Faustini

Patricia Lynn Faustini, age 64, passed away Nov. 20, 2014 at her home in Whitefish.

Maroons smash Dogs in semifinals

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

New arts and tech center becomes hands-on project for students

Before a single music student picked up an instrument to play a single note, the new arts and technology center at Whitefish High School became a space of learning.

County considers future of lake committee

Concerned citizens told the Flathead County Planning Board last week to make sure protection for Whitefish and Lost Coon lakes doesn’t get caught up in the “doughnut” dispute.

Whitefish firefighters train for railroad disaster

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

Greenhouse effort raises $9,000 toward goal

Many of the recent changes at Whitefish High School are obvious, such as the new school or schedule. While these may be the most prevalent to the public eye, a new ecological way of thinking is starting to gain traction at the school.

Whitefish players named to soccer All-State

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

Support groups create camaraderie

Imagine a high school student body void of any emotions. Difficult right?

Cold snap should help hunters

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

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.

Cold kitty a 'free spirit'

KM Ranch paving plan scrapped

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

June Helen Barnes

After spending a beautiful life in Whitefish surrounded by her beloved family, June Helen Barnes passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2014. She was 87 years old.

Senior learns about life after high school

Whitefish High School student Shandra Bell is much like other seniors. She is balancing finishing up high school, while also thinking about her life after graduation.

Glacier Nordic memberships available

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

Couple takes over Whitefish chiropractic office

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

Earthquake rattles Whitefish awake

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

City considers ban on helicopter landing pads

Whitefish City Council will decide Monday if it wants to ban helicopter pads within residential neighborhoods.

Distillery proposed for Whitefish warehouse

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

City studies regulations for lake vendors

A working group will further examine the issue of commercial vendors on the water at Whitefish Lake.

Dogs prepare for Maroons in semifinals

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

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.

Foundation awards $750,000 in grants

The giving keeps growing at Whitefish Community Foundation.

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.

City clarifies new bear ordinance

A letter sent out to residents regarding changes in the city’s bear ordinance created some confusion about the penalty for not complying with the ordinance.

Overwhelmed by community support

When my husband, Sean, and I moved to Whitefish in March 2013, we wanted change. We craved community spirit and like-minded people.

Whitefish impact fee collections up

Collection of city impact fees were up by more than $200,000 in fiscal year 2014.

Lieser: Privilege to serve Whitefish

It is with great humility and a sense of pride that I send thanks to the voters of Whitefish for giving me the privilege of serving them for two more years in the Montana House. For almost two years now I have tried my level best to represent the interests of this amazing community by listening to all sides of the issues that affect our residents and businesses.

Who is Richard Spencer?

The story on me from last week’s Whitefish Pilot (Nov. 5) no doubt raised some alarms: apparently, a right-wing extremist lives in Whitefish, one who’s been arrested overseas and who berates people on chairlifts.

School hits fundraising mark for arts and tech center

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

Pilot community events calendar Nov. 12-18

• The City of Whitefish hosts planning firm Crandall Arambula in a public meeting to discuss proposed updates to the Downtown Master Plan on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center.

Terry Lee (Miller) Jannetto

Terry Lee (Miller) Jannetto, 55, of Elko, Nev., passed away. on Oct. 30.

Lynn Christine Stocking

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lynn Christine Stocking on Nov. 5. Lynn passed at home from complications of pneumonia associated with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by family.

Council split on firm's input on City Hall design

Whitefish city councilors quarreled last week over how heavily to rely on input from a consulting firm for the design of the new City Hall building.

Whitefish police chief roughed up in Halloween assault

Columbia Falls man has history of assaulting officers

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

Whitefish teen dies in Highway 40 wreck

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

Crittenden selected to academic team

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

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.

Mixed-use building going up in Railway District

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

Spikers meet Polson in Divisional opener

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

Local 'think tank' leader arrested in Budapest

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

Ski club's gear swap on Saturday

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

Sharing the road with bicyclists

Like most states, Montana has what’s called a “Safe Passing Law” aimed at motorists who approach a bicyclist from behind and have to pass. Regrettably, the law is vague and not understood by many drivers.

Griz shot by hunter found dead near Glacier

A grizzly bear wounded by an elk hunter southeast of Glacier National Park was found dead about 150 yards from where it was shot — about the same distance from the carcass of a poached moose that likely prompted the animal to attack, state wildlife officials said.

Ridiculous to use the 'R' word

My name is Grace Kurtz and I am a senior at Whitefish High School. I’ll be writing a regular column for the Pilot that focuses on issues facing students, the high school and campus life.

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.

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.

Lost mummy and cheetah found safe

Lieser 'honored' to represent Whitefish again

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

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.

Neighbors stall apartment project

Neighbors of a proposed apartment complex on U.S. 93 South have filled an appeal with the city of Whitefish, saying the project doesn’t follow city zoning regulations.

Data shows most boats on Whitefish Lake from Montana

About three-quarters of all boats launched into Whitefish Lake at City Beach this summer were re-entering after a previous trip to the lake.

Zinke 'optimistic' in election victory

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

Bonsai brewery eyes new home on Wisconsin Avenue

Bonsai Brewing Project is planning to relocate from the Mountain Mall to the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Denver Street in Whitefish.

93 West corridor plan up for review

An updated draft plan for the U.S. 93 West area continues to be under review. The plan is intended to guide future land use in the corridor.