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Clashing visions for future of 93 West corridor

Deciding on a vision for the future of Whitefish’s west entrance continues to be a struggle as conflicting opinions tussle over whether the corridor should transition toward more commercial development.

Gallery Nights kicks off new season

The local arts community is busy preparing for the 2015 Whitefish Gallery Nights season, which kicks off on Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Parking, open space, new fire station highlight council goals

A number of priority projects in Whitefish are nearing completion while the city continues to set new goals for the future.

Shepherd's Hand continues growth

Shepherd’s Hand Free Clinic has a mission to provide comprehensive health care for those who can’t access care. Last year, that resulted in more than 10,000 volunteer hours donated to the clinic and about 975 people being served through medical and dental visits.

Fire chief details rail disaster response

Engines pulling more than 100 rail cars — sometimes filled with volatile and hazardous materials — pass through Whitefish and around Whitefish Lake every day.

Musicians score top ratings

Flathead and Glacier high schools hosted roughly 1,500 student musicians at the 2015 District 1 Music Festival April 16-18.

Ten Lakes plan cuts bike and snowmobile access

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

John D. Nelson

John D. Nelson (Desi) died March 27, 2015 at his home in Phoenix with his children at his side.

Judith Joy Coriell

Judith Joy Coriell was born in Great Falls on Sept. 27, 1916.

Ferda more than just a teacher

I recently read the article that Mr. Ferda was retiring. As I read the article I became very excited for him to start another adventure in his life. Also, the article itself brought back a lot of great memories, lessons learned, and reflection on how much he has impacted my life as a person, athlete, and teacher.

Respect the trail

We have hiked in the Beaver Lake area for over 35 years. During that time we have watched many changes occur in the Whitefish area. Like most of the readers, some we have liked and others, not so much. However, the development of the Whitefish Trail system has been something we have fully supported.

Benedict named Whitefish girls soccer coach

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

Voters OK resort tax hike to fund Haskill deal

Whitefish voters were resounding in their approval of a resort tax hike to help fund a conservation easement in Haskill Basin.

Twins baseball opens season with high expectations

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

Bill to raise resort tax limit likely dead

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

Sun Road plows near Triple Arches

A plow crew working through snow on the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road is making its way around the Big Bend, reaching Riprap Point below Triple Arches on Thursday.

Meet trustee candidate Pat Jarvi

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

Meet trustee candidate Bob Auerbach

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

Stoltze a great neighbor

I want to thank F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. for being great neighbors and partners with the City of Whitefish.

Meet trustee candidate Marquerite Kaminski

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

Entrepreneur academy helps students launch business

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

Ferda retiring after 34 years as physical education teacher

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

Swim team renewed for second season

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

Developer eyes open land near Monterra

A zone change request filed with the county for a large tract of land just east of The Monterra along Highway 40 could open the possibility for future development of the site.  

Old Whitefish hospital will be demolished

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

Judge denies Grouse request in gate lawsuit

A Flathead County District Court judge has denied a homeowners association request to participate in a lawsuit against the city over whether a neighboring subdivision is allowed to have gated roads.

Whitefish Municipal Court records

Pamela Gay Jeffries, 48, Whitefish, no insurance, $285.

City plans $47.2 million in capital projects

Whitefish’s five-year capital improvements program calls for funding 265 projects at a total estimated cost of $47.2 million.

Boys tennis makes statement at Polson

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

Police calls: Mounds of fake snow dumped in town

Lady Dogs led by doubles teams

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

Earth Week celebrations in Whitefish

• Celebrate Earth Week during Climate Festivaia, a photographic retrospective by nationally renowned artist Stephen Braun at Crush Lounge in Whitefish on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. Braun’s work combines technical virtuosity with a heavy dose of absurdity, wit, and a passion for the earth. This is Braun’s first public presentation in his hometown. The slideshow begins at 8 p.m., music by David Walburn at 9:30 p.m. The free event is sponsorted by Glacier Climate Action.

Campus Views: Raising awareness about sexual assault

Twenty people per minute are victims of sexual violence. One in three women and one in five men experience sexual violence during their lifetime. Up to 20 percent of college students will be sexually assaulted on campus.

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.

Whitefish relays strong at Iceberg Invite

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

City looks to cap vendors on Whitefish Lake

After complaints of commercial boats circling the water off City Beach last summer, Whitefish has decided to take steps toward regulating the number of vendors allowed on Whitefish Lake.

Howard "Howie" Paul Johnson

Howard "Howie" Paul Johnson, beloved father, husband, brother, son, uncle, and friend, dies April 14, 2015.

Glacier campgrounds opening as plows make progress

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

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.

Nonprofits selected for Great Fish Challenge

The Whitefish Community Foundation has finalized its selection of nonprofits participating in the Great Fish Community Challenge.

Dogs slice through wind at Cut Bank

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

Business owner supports Haskill easement

As a fellow resident and a downtown business owner, I strongly support the acquisition of a conservation easement in Haskill Basin to permanently protect our municipal water supply.

Changes in cottage food laws help small producers

Articles in the paper and various Facebook posts show the growing interest in farmers markets locally and across the state. Sellers have been preparing special potions and crafts during the long winter while growers are planning their gardens to showcase seasonal fruits and vegetables for eventual buyers.

Police calls: Drive by milkshaking on Wisconsin Ave.

Girls tennis starts season on fire

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

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.

Parents voice ideas on superintendent search

Parents, teachers and community members outlined what they would like to see from a new Whitefish school superintendent Thursday during a public input meeting at the middle school.

Resort ends ski season with solid visitor numbers

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

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.

Dora Lee “Dode” Ostrom Wolf

Dora Lee “Dode” Ostrom Wolf, 80, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Brendan House in Kalispell.

Whitefish volunteers, businesses honored at chamber awards

Known as a man with an “aptitude for establishing friendships,” Lin Akey was honored last week for his countless hours spent volunteering in Whitefish.

Seventh Street design gets first look

A preliminary design for reconstruction of West Seventh Street shows a road with transitioning characteristics as it winds through the neighborhood.

Ride Guy driver charged with assault in pepper spray incident

The man who founded the Ride Guy free taxi service in Whitefish is facing his fourth assault charge in 13 years.

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.

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

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

Man denies stealing cash from Subway

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

Ride Guy faces fourth assault charge

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.

Montana tourism sets high mark last year

Forecast is for more growth this yea

The Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research recently reported that the 10.8 million nonresident visitors to Montana last year spent $3.9 billion — a record high for the state’s growing tourist industry and its 55,000 workers.

History of Whitefish's resort tax

Whitefish’s resort tax was first approved in 1995 with 56 percent of city voters in favor and 44 percent against. The tax was approved for a 20-year term.

City has three options to fund land deal

Three main funding options are available to the city of Whitefish as it looks to generate $8 million for a 3,000 acre conservation easement in Haskill Basin.

Man admits embezzling from Whitefish bike shop

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

Police calls: Angry driver threatens cyclists on bike path

Protect our watershed

I grew up in Whitefish. It has always been the caring people, natural beauty and pristine environment that have kept me coming back no matter where adventure, school or work may have taken me.

Charles Dennis Morrison

Charles Dennis Morrison, 79, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Morrison; brother, David Morrison; children, Jeanette Flint, Charlene Cameron, Rick and Nathan Morrison; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Phyllis Irene Schroeder

Phyllis Irene Schroeder, 90, passed away April 1, 2015 in Whitefish due to complications with diabetes and infections.

Joan Dolores Elliott Gardner

Joan Dolores Elliott Gardner passed away March 27, 2015. Joan was born on Jan. 25, 1930 in Spencer, Ohio, to Edna Elliott Lyons and Harold Spratt Lyons.

93 West road work resumes April 13

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

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.

City says Haskill deal all about water and access

Over the past 20 years, F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. has sold almost 1,200 acres of its land for development in areas adjacent to the proposed Haskill Basin conservation easement.

Zinke talks foreign affairs, Amtrak and CFAC at town hall meeting

From foreign affairs to issues facing the Flathead Valley, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke spoke on a variety of topics during a town hall meeting Thursday at Flathead Valley Community College.

Glacier plows finding little snow on Sun Road

It was no April Fool’s joke as Glacier National Park snowplow crews hit the Going-to-the-Sun Road April 1, even though snow in the Park is sorely lacking.

Sheriff defends use of helicopter in drug bust

A prominent Flathead Valley defense attorney has questioned the use of the Two Bear Air helicopter in an arrest, but Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry said use of the private craft was perfectly legal.