Tuesday, November 24
May's career QB totals unmatched
He’s arguably the most prolific quarterback in Whitefish football history, and he has the numbers to back it up.
'Mr. Potato Head' zoning denied for Baker business park
Concerns about blending the zoning for a planned business park on Baker Avenue has prompted Whitefish City Council to unanimously deny a zone change for the property.
Affordable housing shortage a statewide issue
Whitefish isn’t alone in its struggle to provide more affordable rental units.
Police: Assault with gluten
Whitefish Police calls from Nov. 16-22
How teenagers show their gratitude
What’s the one thing that teenagers are consistently criticized for lacking? Common courtesy. Specifically, they don’t say “thank you” enough.
WHS drama examines love in production of 'Almost, Maine'
One of the most popular dramatic productions of the last decade, John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine” will be staged at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center Dec. 3-5, performed by the Whitefish High School Drama Department. The show’s curtain rises at 8 p.m.
Ski club takes over management of Nordic Shop
Glacier Nordic Club recently purchased the Glacier Nordic Shop from Glacier Cyclery and Nordic.
Monday, November 23
Audit shows Muldown Elementary in need of upgrades
It may be hard to believe, but Muldown Elementary School is nearing its 50th anniversary.
Saturday, November 21
Whitefish wins State A title in thriller over Dillon
The Whitefish Bulldogs have shunned “I” in favor of “we” all year. So it’s only fitting that it took a team effort to hoist the school’s first State A championship trophy since 1979.
Friday, November 20
Skiers reminded to follow uphill policy
Whitefish Mountain Resort’s official Dec. 5 opening is still weeks away, but eager skiers are already hiking to Big Mountain's summit in search of powder turns.
Wednesday, November 18
Campus Views: Mixed reviews for block schedule
As if high school wasn’t confusing enough, students now have to apply the alphabet to the days of the week.
Club auctions chance to ski with Olympic racer Picabo Street
Olympic gold medalist and World Champion ski racer Picabo Street will visit Whitefish in January as a guest of the Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation.
Arsonist appeals conviction to Montana Supreme Court
A Whitefish man convicted of arson earlier this year for setting fire to his ex-girlfriend’s house has appealed his sentence to the Montana Supreme Court.
Bear Mountain Mercantile sparkles for the holidays
It’s the kind of store that begs one to take off their coat, pull up a chair and stay awhile.
Railroad union warns of dangerous fatigue
The national president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union in a September letter claims that unpredictable work schedules is causing fatigue among railroad workers, which is a safety issue.
Griz killed after breaking into pickup, opening fridge
A grizzly bear was euthanized Thursday by officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks after repeated incidents in the Canyon demonstrating it had become food-conditioned.
BNSF engineer walks away from career over safety concerns
Gene McDaniel remembers the night vividly. Piloting a BNSF Railway freight train west through Idaho, he approaches a road intersection without crossing arms, he sees an SUV.
Ground vibration possible during City Hall work
The construction of the new City Hall and parking structure should be a bit more noticeable to folks downtown beginning this week.
Police calls: Another rash of car break-ins
Whitefish Police calls Nov. 9-15.
Worker shortage taking toll on local businesses
Whitefish business owners and managers say there are two interconnected challenges facing them in their operations — hiring employees and a lack of affordable housing in town for those employees.
Lady Bulldogs show resilience at state
Whitefish wasn’t going out like that, not without a fight at least.
Resort tax collections spike in September
Whitefish resort tax collections saw a large bump in September after being down the month before.
Ski swap not possible without volunteer help
Greetings from Big Mountain Ski Club! If you were one of the many, many fabulous people to have graced us with your presence as a consignor, a customer, or just a friendly face stopping to say hi at our annual ski sale and swap last week, we would like to say thank you, thank you, thank you! Without you our ski swap is not possible.
Protect clean water; protect our economy
The recent Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Rule affirming that headwater streams and tributaries feeding Montana’s rivers merit protection from pollution is critical because it helps put money in the pockets of Montanans and strengthens our economy. Unfortunately this common-sense rule is under attack in Congress and elsewhere, and Montanans must loudly defend it.
Bulldog speech tops at Corvallis
Four first-place finishes led the way for the Whitefish speech and debate team at the Corvallis Invitational last weekend, earning the team a first-place finish in sweepstakes points.
Shelter for homeless teens planned in Whitefish
A shelter for homeless high school students is poised to open in Whitefish this winter, barring any hold ups in the city’s permit process.
Whitefish looking to snap 36-year championship drought
The year was 1979. Jimmy Carter was president, disco was still alive and the Bulldogs were celebrating their first state football championship.
Tuesday, November 17
Proud to be a Whitefish Bulldog
Last Saturday, I drove home to Pittsburgh from Columbus, Ohio while my wife sat in the passenger seat and read off live tweets from the Whitefish Pilot about Whitefish's football game against Miles City. The last was the best: "Bulldog Nation, it's time to start planning a road trip to Dillon next weekend!"
Monday, November 16
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.
Thursday, November 12
New building planned in Railway District
A new three-story building that will house a mix of office and retail space, and residential units is planned for a vacant lot on East Second Street near downtown Whitefish.
Demolition begins at former Whitefish hospital
Demolition of the former North Valley Hospital building in Whitefish is well underway.
Wednesday, November 11
Regier plans run for Whitefish senate seat
Montana House Majority Leader Rep. Keith Regier has announced his campaign for the state Senate.
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.
Soccer players earn All-State honors
Two Whitefish soccer players have been named to the elite Class A All-State team.
Community group takes on bullying
To combat bullying and violence in schools and the community, it’s necessary to have actively engaged children, teens and adults.
What kind of democracy is this?
We are surprised by the recent actions of our county commissioners to have us vote by default regarding a special tax for 911 communication system upgrades.
Police calls: Ex banished to front porch
Whitefish Police calls from Nov. 2-8:
Plum Creek agrees to $8 billion merger deal
Plum Creek will soon be no more.
El Nino spells warm temps, less snowfall...maybe
Forecast predictions for the upcoming winter aren’t looking favorable for eager skiers or needed drought relief, but keep that parka and snow shovel handy just in case.
Trail users rally to keep access in Haskill
A major conservation easement that would preserve more than 10,000 acres of F.H. Stoltze Land Lumber Co. property from development continues to move forward.
Whitefish boy sets world record with catch
Muldown Elementary second-grader George Joseph has his name in the record books.
Vendors sought for indoor winter market
The Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department is looking to start a winter market and wants to find vendors who might want to participate.
Details of Haskill land deal revealed
For the better part of this year, the city of Whitefish, the state and F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. have been hammering out the details of a conservation easement that aims to protect more than 3,000 acres north of Whitefish from future development.
Municipal Court records for October
Whitefish Municipal Court with Judge Bradley Johnson presiding:
Group wants felony charge to remain in threats case
A local advocacy group wants David Lenio to face a felony charge — not a reduced charge — in a case where he is accused of using social media to broadcast violence against Kalispell school children and Jewish community leaders.
Man accused of stealing parents car, credit cards
A Whitefish man is accused of breaking into his parents home while they were out of the country, then stealing their car and charging thousands of dollars to their credit cards.
Taylor Thompson
Our beloved son, brother and friend Taylor Thompson passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.
Whitefish speech second at Ronan meet
The Whitefish High School speech and debate team placed second at the Ronan tournament last weekend.
Respect their sacrifice and honor our promises
Montana has a strong military tradition unparalleled by almost any other state in the nation. Nearly 1-in-10 of us hears the call to serve in the armed forces, and in the sovereign nations the warrior spirit is even stronger.
Man charged for failing to register as sex offender
A man who allegedly declined to register as a sexual offender while living in Whitefish is facing felony charges.
Construction destruction
Being a longtime resident of the Haugen Heights Area of Whitefish, may I share some insight as regards the sudden development of that area? The advent of 30-plus homes on adjoining land that touches my property means: Dust for months now and driving a gauntlet on Haugen Heights with trenches for underground utilities, mounds of dirt, the vehicle bouncing up and down… followed by additional trenches on the opposite side of the road. Plus the experience of earth tremors caused by the heavy equipment; the entire frame of the house shakes.
Muldown Halloween a great success
I wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in the Halloween Festivities at Muldown Elementary School on Oct. 30. This event was clearly the coming together and respectful collaboration of ALL involved. The students were excited and proud to show off their costumes to their schoolmates, teachers and families that gathered. I hope they know how proud we are of them.
Tuesday, November 10
Whitefish travels to undefeated Miles City for semifinals
Only the best of the best are left standing after two rounds of State A playoff football action.
Condo developers sue city over permit denial
A Bozeman-based development company is suing Whitefish after city council denied a permit for a condominium project proposed on Whitefish Lake.
Friday, November 6
Work begins on new footbridge across Whitefish River
Construction has finally started on a new footbridge spanning the Whitefish River.
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.
Community Foundation awards $357,000 to nonprofits
It’s been an unprecedented year of giving for the Whitefish Community Foundation.
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Thursday, November 5
Crittenden's selection for Academic Heisman a big deal
Whitefish’s Derek Crittenden is a finalist for the ‘Academic Heisman’ award (Page B3). This is a big deal.
Time to rise up Bulldog nation
Something special has been brewing this fall on the Whitefish gridiron.
Tuesday, November 3
No violations in Beaver Lake copter crash
The main rotor blades of a Two Bear Air helicopter hit water before the aircraft crashed and sank into Beaver Lake last summer.
Bulldogs host Sidney in football quarterfinals
Whitefish entered this football season with the lofty expectations of a team stacked with senior All-State talent. From the first practice in August, the mantra has been “play 12 games and win the last one.”
County moves forward with creating 911 district
The Flathead County commissioners moved forward last week on a special countywide tax district that would raise $1.9 million a year for the consolidated 911 dispatch center.
Spice merchant says 'follow your nose to flavor'
Ask spice merchant Amanda Bevill how to amp up a favorite chicken dish and she’ll reply, “just follow your nose.”
Police calls: Chicken on the run. Or was it a rooster?
Whitefish Police calls Oct. 26 to Nov. 1:
Hospitals join forces in new agreement
The two hospitals serving the Flathead Valley are now more closely aligned after the governing boards of North Valley Hospital and Kalispell Regional Healthcare voted in favor of a new collaborative affiliation last week.
Elk hunters off to strong start
More hunters are having success in northwest Montana so far this season.
Orvall A. Absalonson
Orvall A. Absalonson, 91, passed away at the Montana Veterans Home on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015.
Find winter sports treasures at ski swap
Snowflakes are flying and the top of Big Mountain already is dusted with white.
Superintendent looks to build continuity in district
Heather Davis Schmidt has met with hundreds of community members since June when she stepped into her new role as superintendent of Whitefish schools.
Speech takes second at kick-off
The Whitefish speech and debate team placed second at the Kalispell kick-off tournament last weekend.
Louise McCall Ianniello
Louise McCall Ianniello, 91, a Montgomery, Ala., resident passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness Oct. 23, 2015, surrounded by loving family and friends.
Monday, November 2
Lady Dogs nip Kats in five sets
With the celebration spilling out of the bleachers and onto the Whitefish High School gym floor, Lady Bulldog senior Allie Schulz struggled to describe her emotions in the chaotic moments following a wild five-set victory over Columbia Falls on Saturday.
