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Missing hunter found dead a respected WHS coach

Carter a longtime pole vault coach at Whitefish High School

A Beaverhead County search and rescue team found the body of a missing Kalispell bowhunter Sunday afternoon near Wisdom following an extensive eight-day search.

May leads Dogs in romp at Corvallis

Quarterback Luke May kept the throttle to the floor Friday as Whitefish thumped Corvallis 55-7 on the road.

Police calls: Shooting menace bear not advised

Whitefish Police calls Sept. 21-27:

Affordable workforce housing approaching 'crisis'

The scarcity of affordable housing for Whitefish’s workforce has hit a tipping point that may require an intervention in the form of mandatory inclusionary zoning or even a special levy.

Gray sets personal best in win at Frenchtown

Barrett Gray set a personal best in leading the Whitefish girls cross-country team to a win on Saturday at the King Ranch Invitational.

City water and garbage rates going up

Whitefish’s water, sewer and garbage rates will likely be increasing this fall, but not as much as in past years.

Dancing stars light up the stage

Six Whitefish community stars dazzled on the O’Shaughnessy Center stage Friday as they competed in the second Dancing With Our Community Stars event.

WHS volleyball shines in sweep at Polson

Whitefish escaped from Polson with a sweep last week, 25-17, 26-24, 25-22, in a Northwestern A conference match.

Whitefish flood map amended near Cow Creek

Whitefish City Council Sept. 21 approved amendments to the Whitefish flood-plain regulations and new flood insurance rate maps for the city.

Boys soccer falls at Columbia Falls

Whitefish’s boys soccer team finally found some offense Saturday, but four goals weren’t enough to keep pace at rival Columbia Falls in a high-scoring Northwest A match.

Art concepts from found objects

Mary Conway takes the saying one person’s trash is another’s treasure — or in her case, art — quite literally.

Girls soccer 2-1 on the road

Whitefish’s girls soccer team remains in the top tier of the competitive Northwest A standings after a busy week on the road.

Election 2015: Muhlfeld touts 'balance and focus' of council

John Muhlfeld wants to serve a second term as mayor of Whitefish to take care of what he calls unfinished business.

WHS golf teams repeat as divisional champs

Both of Whitefish’s golf teams defended their divisional titles during a windy round at the Western A tournament Saturday at Fairmont Hot Springs.

Council candidates to talk issues at forum

Candidates for Whitefish City Council will share their thoughts on the issues facing the city at a public forum Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Whitefish Community Center.

Police calls: Face to face with a black bear

Whitefish Police calls Sept. 14-20:

Retreat guides veterans in transition to civilian life

The armada of rafts was only a quarter mile downriver before August Debyser reeled in the first fish of the morning.

Skating groups to manage Ice Den

Management of Whitefish’s Stumptown Ice Den likely will be turned over to a private entity this fall.

Condo projects on lake, river seek approval

A condominium development proposed for a lakefront lot along Wisconsin Avenue has been given a recommendation of approval by the city planning board.

Just how big is City Hall?

My name is Richard Atkinson, a.k.a. Old Man Walking, and I brought forth a petition for a ballot initiative to let the people of Whitefish vote on the $14.95 million monstrosity called our City Hall and parking garage.

The spirit of Whitefish lives on

I was happy to read in the Sept.16 Pilot that the curfew siren will sound again when the new City Hall is completed.

Sobba PK saves Whitefish on Homecoming

Senior Walter Sobba slipped in a penalty kick and Whitefish’s defense held tight as the Bulldogs snapped a losing streak with a hard-fought 1-1 tie with Polson on Saturday.

Dogs swat Jackets on Homecoming

Chris Park put on a show for the packed Homecoming crowd Friday night at Memorial Field.

Slow start burns Lady Dogs against Polson

A sluggish start buried the Lady Dogs in a Northern A match Saturday against Polson.

Whitefish volleyball sweeps Frenchtown

Whitefish senior Allie Schulz had seven kills and 18 assists to propel the Lady Bulldogs to a Northwest A volleyball victory at Frenchtown on Thursday.

Dollar Tree coming to Whitefish shopping mall

Whitefish’s Mountain Mall has secured another anchor tenant for the remodeled shopping center.

Entrance fees going up at Glacier

The cost of enjoying Glacier National Park is set to go up beginning this fall with a planned increase in entrance fees and some campground fees.

No curfew siren during City Hall construction

Whitefish evenings will be eerily silent for the next few years.

Elite runners plan traverse from Missoula to Banff

Whitefish photographer Steven Gnam will join The North Face athletes Mike Foote and Mike Wolfe this month in an attempt to run from Missoula to Banff, Alberta, in what they are calling the Crown of the Continent Traverse.

Election 2015: Meet council candidate Frank Sweeney

Councilman Frank Sweeney enjoys tackling the tough issues facing Whitefish. It’s why he’s campaigning to retain his position on council for another term.

Election 2015: Meet council candidate Richard Hildner

Richard Hildner has relished his time serving on Whitefish’s City Council and he would like to remain in the position to continue working on the issues facing the city.

Whitefish considers changes to recycling program

Changes in billing for garbage planned

Recycling drop-off locations in Whitefish can fill quickly on weekends, leaving users without a place to leave materials. To combat the issue, the city is considering the creation of a single large drop-off site or implementing mandatory curbside recycling.

Affordable workforce housing focus of summit

A dearth of affordable housing options for Whitefish’s workforce will be the center of discussion at an upcoming workshop.

Police calls: Grandpa in Spandex doing yoga

Whitefish Police calls Sept. 7-13:

Evaporation impacting lake water level, too

After reading the recent article in the Pilot about lake levels (Water Woes, Sept. 9) I feel one clarification is needed about municipal and irrigation pumping being a factor on the lake level.

Girls soccer dominates at home

The Whitefish girls soccer team continued its tear through the competition, picking up a pair of blowout wins last week at home.

City Hall auction fetches $30,000

The city cleared out some unwanted items and pocketed cash at its surplus auction on Sept. 5.

Repke seeks clarity in budget

Last month, the Whitefish City Council approved the 2016 budget.

Builders rally to assist city inspector

The Flathead Valley community has come together to help Virgil Bench finish building his home in Kila after being diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in May.

Boys soccer unlucky in close loss

Whitefish boys soccer is looking to ramp up its scoring chances after a pair of tough losses last weekend.

Henry “Huck” Baumgardner Cross III

Henry “Huck” Baumgardner Cross III passed away surrounded by his family Sept. 4, 2015 in Whitefish.

Get ready for Homecoming

Whitefish High School’s Homecoming is running this week through Saturday, Sept.19. Once again, we hope to make this homecoming an event for the whole community.

Bulldog defense stuffs Browning

The Whitefish defense gave nothing to Browning on Friday night, holding the outmanned Indians to a single first down in the first half of a 47-8 romp.

Whitefish spikers bounced at C-Falls

Whitefish volleyball dropped a tight four-set match against an athletic Columbia Falls team, 25-15, 25-17, 11-25, 25-16, in Northwest A action on Saturday.

Irene Agnes Arnold

Our beloved mother, Irene Agnes Arnold, 79, passed away recently in the home of her loving son Gary Peterson in Vancouver, Wash.

Paul Dean Weingart

A mountain of a man and a man of the mountains, Paul Dean Weingart, departed on his last safari on Thursday, July 2, 2015. His beloved wife, Gail, was by his side.

Incumbent ready to help shape city's next chapter

I am frequently asked why I’m running, again, for Whitefish City Council. Frankly, the short answer is, I enjoy it.

Dogs host Stevi for Homecoming game

The Bulldogs welcome Stevensville to the Dog Pound on Friday night for Homecoming.

Wave gives portion of O'Brien Avenue to city

The Wave fitness center has gifted Whitefish ownership of a portion of O’Brien Avenue, and in return the city will bring the street up to standards.

'Limited success' for summer shuttle to Glacier

The new summer shuttle service between Whitefish and Glacier National Park didn’t quite live up to initial expectations.

Ski resort brings season pass sales to town

Only a few weeks remain to purchase a winter pass to Whitefish Mountain Resort at the early-season rates.

Shopko store opens Sunday

Grand opening of department store Oct. 2

The new Shopko Hometown store inside Mountain Mall opens to shoppers Sunday.

Election 2015: Meet city council candidate John Repke

Lady Dogs find scoring touch

Whitefish enrollment up to start school year

Whitefish Summer Games this weekend

Boys soccer shutout at Corvallis

Final Taste of Whitefish on Thursday

Whitefish varsity volleyball goes 1-2

Great Fish Challenge heads into final week

Wet weather smolders wildfires

WHS homecoming parade Sept. 18

Woman to spend a year in Mars dome

2-point conversion lifts Beavers over Dogs

A bold play call paid off for the visiting Dillon Beavers in a hard-hitting football game Friday at Whitefish.

Bulldogs host defending champs from Dillon

Electric co-op builds community solar array

Bulldogs blank Hamilton in opener

A tight match turned into a romp as Whitefish opened its boys soccer season with a convincing 4-0 shutout over Hamilton on Friday.

Driest summer on record in Flathead

Man accused of molesting girls gets 40 years

Parting memories of the historic City Hall

Looking back on 97 years of City Hall

Volleyball makes statement at Tip-Off

Broncs push past Lady Dogs in physical game

Betty Lou Barlow

Betty Lou Barlow passed away on Aug. 22, 2015, at The Springs in Whitefish, Montana.

Marston Fire now at 6,700 acres

Channing “Sully” Sullivan

Channing “Sully” Sullivan, 80, passed away on his birthday Aug. 26 at his home in Whitefish.

Middle school student earns black belt

Wisconsin Avenue paving to begin Sept. 9

Wisconsin Avenue in Whitefish will be under repair for much of September.

E. Marceen Peterman

E. Marceen Peterman knocked on the Pearly Gates, Aug. 27, 2015. Heaven received an angel and a prayer warrior that day.

Ronfeldts celebrate 50th anniversary

Suzy (Muldown) and Steve Ronfeldt are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year. On Aug. 7, 1965, they were married at the First Methodist Church in Whitefish. The two met while students at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash. They have raised three children and now have six grandchildren. Suzy is a retired elementary school teacher, and Steve is a semi-retired public interest attorney for low income clients. They ski on Big Mountain each winter following in Mully and Betty (Jennings) Muldown’s ski tracks. In the summer, the Ronfeldts and their extended family represent the fifth generation of the family enjoying Whitefish Lake thanks to Mayme (Houston) and Charles Jennings. While hiking in the Canadian Rockies, Steve and Suzy plan to stay at Prince of Wales Hotel where they honeymooned 50 years ago.

Whitefish steams by Havre for BNSF trophy

Michelle Malletta

Michelle Malletta, cherished daughter of Joe and Sue Malletta, loving sister to Nanette and Bill Reed and AJ and Dave Wagner, fun-loving aunt to Meredith Reed and Leighton Wagner, passed away on Aug. 22, 2015 at her home in Whitefish after an exhaustive, multi-year battle with breast cancer. Michelle “Shelly” was born Nov. 14, 1967 in Whitefish.