Stories for May 2017

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Wednesday, May 31

May 31, 2017 11:54 a.m.

Thunderstorms, damaging winds predicted

The National Weather Service is predicting thunderstorms with hail and potentially damaging winds in the Flathead and Mission valleys this afternoon, with the strongest storms beginning around 6 p.m.

Marty Anderson - passionate about music, fly fishing
May 31, 2017 9:24 a.m.

Marty Anderson - passionate about music, fly fishing

Marty Anderson’s life revolves around two passions — music and fly fishing.

Tuesday, May 30

Program prepares students for life beyond classroom
May 30, 2017 5:29 p.m.

Program prepares students for life beyond classroom

Several Whitefish High School seniors are getting a head start on the difficult transition from school to work.

Family's treehouse build featured on DIY network
May 30, 2017 5:29 p.m.

Family's treehouse build featured on DIY network

Many a child has spent a night camped out inside a treehouse in the backyard. But not too many folks are likely to have spent a night in a luxury treehouse complete with a dishwasher.

May 30, 2017 5:26 p.m.

Senators push for Whitefish Lake Watershed Project

Montana’s U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester are urging continued support and funding for the Whitefish Lake Watershed Project.

May 30, 2017 5:26 p.m.

Nonprofits selected for annual Great Fish Community Challenge

The Whitefish Community Foundation has selected 45 nonprofits to participate in its 2017 Great Fish Community Challenge.

Monthly Gallery Night features wide variety of artistic work
May 30, 2017 5:22 p.m.

Monthly Gallery Night features wide variety of artistic work

The Whitefish art community hosts an evening of featured artist exhibitions the first Thursday of the month.

Salvatore B. DeAngelo
May 30, 2017 5:22 p.m.

Salvatore B. DeAngelo

Salvatore B. DeAngelo, 81, of Columbia Falls, died peacefully at home in his beloved Montana on May 25, 2017 after a courageous battle with AML Leukemia.

May 30, 2017 5:21 p.m.

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Monday, April 22

Much to miss after years in Whitefish schools
May 30, 2017 5:19 p.m.

Much to miss after years in Whitefish schools

One of my earliest memories of growing up consists of prancing around my preschool class singing the Clean Up Song with my best friend.

May 30, 2017 5:19 p.m.

Police provide tips for dealing with transients, burglaries, bears

The Whitefish Police Department has issued guidelines for three areas of concern in town.

Theatre Co. presents 'Cabaret: The Musical'
May 30, 2017 5:19 p.m.

Theatre Co. presents 'Cabaret: The Musical'

The Whitefish Theatre Co. presents its final cabaret of the 2016-2017 theatre season with a sensational production of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s Tony Award-winning “Cabaret: The Musical” at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

May 30, 2017 5:18 p.m.

Hospital looks to secure breast cancer screening equipment

The North Valley Hospital Foundation is seeking volunteers to assist in a project to secure specialized 3D breast cancer screening equipment for North Valley Hospital in Whitefish.

Emma Claire Spring - a young entrepreneur
May 30, 2017 5:17 p.m.

Emma Claire Spring - a young entrepreneur

From an early age Emma Claire Spring was an entrepreneur.

Nashville band chooses Whitefish for recording next album
May 30, 2017 5:17 p.m.

Nashville band chooses Whitefish for recording next album

There’s something special about the West for Steevie Steeves and Jon Decious. A songwriter’s retreat in Wyoming six years ago brought the two Nashville musicians together, and after their band Towne’s successful EP release they again ventured into the mountains.

Bulldog track finishes out season strong in finale
May 30, 2017 5:16 p.m.

Bulldog track finishes out season strong in finale

A competitive showing at the Class A State Track Meet in Laurel put the finishing touches on a solid season for the Bulldogs.

Lady Dogs take fifth in state tournament
May 30, 2017 5:16 p.m.

Lady Dogs take fifth in state tournament

The Lady Bulldogs capped off their season with a fifth place team finish at the state tournament.

Rapids U12 takes first at Helena tourney
May 30, 2017 5:16 p.m.

Rapids U12 takes first at Helena tourney

The Flathead Rapids U12 girls soccer team gave it their all at a tournament in Helena earlier this month and earned first place.

Glacier Twins suffer tough series against AA Lakers
May 30, 2017 5:16 p.m.

Glacier Twins suffer tough series against AA Lakers

It’s back to the drawing board for the Glacier Twins after the Lakers AA swept a three-game series over the weekend.

Bulldogs fight hard at state tournament
May 30, 2017 5:16 p.m.

Bulldogs fight hard at state tournament

It was a tough state tournament, but the Bulldogs tennis team went down swinging.

May 30, 2017 5:15 p.m.

Holes-in-one

Three holes-in-one were recently made at Whitefish Lake Golf Club.

May 30, 2017 5:15 p.m.

Spots still available for Bulldog Open

Bulldog Open Sunday, June 18

Grizzly bear captured near Fortine
May 30, 2017 1:54 p.m.

Grizzly bear captured near Fortine

A 3-year-old male grizzly bear that had been spotted feeding in yards and pastures near Fortine has been captured and released in the Spotted Bear River drainage.

Man scratched by mountain lion near Libby
May 30, 2017 1:51 p.m.

Man scratched by mountain lion near Libby

A Libby man was scratched by a mountain lion while cutting firewood last Friday.

Commission votes down Quiet Waters petition
May 30, 2017 10:01 a.m.

Commission votes down Quiet Waters petition

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission Friday voted unanimously against the Quiet Waters petition, which would have banned motorized use on a host of waters across the state, including a portion of the Flathead River.

Friday, May 26

City works out kinks in siren
May 26, 2017 4:22 p.m.

City works out kinks in siren

The city’s historic curfew siren returned to Whitefish Tuesday, and by week’s end a few bugs in the system seemed to have been fixed.

Tuesday, May 23

Checks for the community
May 23, 2017 4:29 p.m.

Checks for the community

Check and after check was handed out to 35 nonprofit organizations last week during the Whitefish Community Foundation’s community grant awards ceremony.

Coaches provide writing guidance for students
May 23, 2017 4:29 p.m.

Coaches provide writing guidance for students

Whitefish High School junior Annisa Brown, in a quieted voice, reads aloud from a story she has written about a trip to Mexico gone sour.

May 23, 2017 4:29 p.m.

Institute honors water monitoring volunteers

The Whitefish Lake Institute is honoring three long-time Northwest Montana Lakes Volunteer Monitoring Network volunteers with Volunteer Service Awards.

Young actors get chance to practice at summer camp
May 23, 2017 4:29 p.m.

Young actors get chance to practice at summer camp

Enrollment is now open for Whitefish Theatre Co.’s Summer Performance Camps.

May 23, 2017 4:29 p.m.

Volunteers sought for trail work at Living Wetlands

Volunteers are needed to help maintain the Living Wetlands Interpretive Nature Tail just off Wisconsin Avenue.

May 23, 2017 4:28 p.m.

Broadway stars teach summer camp

This summer students will have the opportunity to learn vocal technique from one of the stars of Broadway’s Les Miserables, tap dance from a New York City Rockette, and acting technique from a five-time Broadway actor.

May 23, 2017 4:27 p.m.

City Council denies request for boat canopy

Whitefish City Council May 15 denied a lakeshore variance request from a homeowner who wanted to install a boat canopy above a permitted boat lift.

Students win writing contest
May 23, 2017 4:26 p.m.

Students win writing contest

The Lambda Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Women’s Honorary Teacher Society recently announced the winners of their annual writing contest for students in grades five through eight.

May 23, 2017 4:26 p.m.

WHS students take top honors at state band festival

Student musicians from the region recently participated in the Western State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Missoula.

May 23, 2017 4:25 p.m.

City holds surplus auction Wednesday

Maybe you’ve been in need of an ice resurfacer? Or you’ve been in search of an office desk and chair? Or looking for a mini-fridge and microwave?

May 23, 2017 4:23 p.m.

Child care for golf players

Golf Child Care

May 23, 2017 4:22 p.m.

Highway funding biggest success in Legislature

The most significant infrastructure bill in over a quarter of a century was passed by the 2017 legislatives session. It was the six-cent increase in motor fuel taxes which will make it possible for Montana to continue to match federal dollars for highway maintenance and construction at a ratio of seven federal dollars to one Montana dollar.

May 23, 2017 4:22 p.m.

Focused on moving our state forward, not wins and losses in Helena

Montana currently has one of the fastest growing economies in the nation, with historic low unemployment and new businesses being created at record speed.  

Hospital volunteer
May 23, 2017 3:12 p.m.

Hospital volunteer

For Anita Mills, the best part about volunteering at the North Valley Hospital gift store has been the friends she’s made.

May 23, 2017 3:10 p.m.

Glacier Twins have successful run on road, go 2-1

The Glacier Twins had a successful weekend against some tough competition, going 2-1 down in Bozeman.

Holdhusen wins singles, Dogs take second at divisional
May 23, 2017 3:10 p.m.

Holdhusen wins singles, Dogs take second at divisional

The Bulldogs came out of the Western A divisional tournament in Polson with a second place finish behind some strong individual performances.

Lady Dogs seize divisional title in Polson
May 23, 2017 3:10 p.m.

Lady Dogs seize divisional title in Polson

The Lady Bulldogs capped off a strong season on the courts with a divisional title down in Polson last week.

Cote, Schulz lead way for Bulldogs in divisional meet
May 23, 2017 3:10 p.m.

Cote, Schulz lead way for Bulldogs in divisional meet

Whitefish qualified 30 athletes for the Class A State Track Meet over the weekend at the divisional meet in Corvallis.

Adia Saurey - seeking new experiences
May 23, 2017 3:09 p.m.

Adia Saurey - seeking new experiences

Senior Adia Saurey rattles off a list of the activities she participated in during her time at Whitefish High School.

Jeff Hyer - life through the camera lens
May 23, 2017 3:09 p.m.

Jeff Hyer - life through the camera lens

For Jeff Hyer, life looks best behind the lens.

Monday, May 22

New City Hall opens
May 22, 2017 11:58 a.m.

New City Hall opens

A new Whitefish City Hall opened its doors Monday morning in the same downtown spot where the original City Hall building operated for nearly a century.

Friday, May 19

May 19, 2017 1:32 p.m.

Gianforte has supported white supremacists

White supremacists around our country feel emboldened. 2017 has seen 541 documented anti-Semitic incidents —? an 86 percent increase over 2016. We have experienced anti-semitic incidents by white supremacists in Whitefish, Missoula, and Bozeman. The perpetrators share websites and support politicians who they believe will do their bidding.

Wednesday, May 17

May 17, 2017 2:30 a.m.

Legals May 17, 2017

No. 2371 INVITATION FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted for replacing one of the City of Whitefish Fire Department's Ambulances meeting or exceeding the minimum specifications on file in the office of the Fire Chief, 275 Flathead Avenue, Whitefish, Montana. Bids will be received at the City Clerk's Office, 418 E. 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana, until Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 10:00 a.m. MST and will be opened and publicly read at that time. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked: "Bid- WFD Ambulance - June 2017. Envelopes must also include the bidder's company name. Bidders must state their best delivery date. The City desires prompt delivery and may take into account promptness offered by each bidder in determining the lowest and best bid. All bids must include shipping to the Whitefish Fire Department at 275 Flathead Avenue, Whitefish, Montana. Each and every bid must be accompanied by cash, a certified check, bid bond, cashier's check, bank money order or bank draft (personal or company checks not allowed), payable to the City of Whitefish, Montana, and drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state chartered bank insured by the FDIC for an amount which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the bid, as a good faith deposit. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted in the bid proposal. Pursuant to § 18-102, MCA, the City is required to provide reciprocal purchasing preferences to resident Montana vendors if the state of the vendor submitting a bid enforces a purchasing preference for its residents and vendors. No bid will be considered which includes Federal excise tax because the City is exempt therefrom. The City of Whitefish reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, to re-advertise under the same or new specifications, or to make such an award as in the judgment of its officials best meets the City's requirements. The City reserves the right to waive any technicality in the bidding that is not of a substantial nature. Any questions or objections to specifications shall be filed in written form with Fire Chief Joe Page prior to 4:30 p.m. MST on May 26, 2017. May 10, 17, 2017 MNAXLP

Tuesday, May 16

Review begins of PUD rewrite
May 16, 2017 3:17 p.m.

Review begins of PUD rewrite

After more than a year of work, a revision of Whitefish’s planned unit development zoning code goes before the Whitefish Planning Board this week.

Hikes teach being 'Bear Aware'
May 16, 2017 3:17 p.m.

Hikes teach being 'Bear Aware'

Retired Glacier National Park Ranger Gary Moses points to a dug out tree stump along the Lion Mountain portion of the Whitefish Trail and raises his eyebrows.

Work underway for new trail section in Haskill Basin
May 16, 2017 3:17 p.m.

Work underway for new trail section in Haskill Basin

Whitefish Legacy Partners broke ground last week on a new section of the Whitefish Trail that is expected to be the beginning of closing the loop of the trail around Whitefish Lake.

Jeff William Selig
May 16, 2017 3:16 p.m.

Jeff William Selig

Jeff William Selig died peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends at the age of 63.

May 16, 2017 3:15 p.m.

Author thanks library for annual book event

I would like to thank the Whitefish Library for hosting their annual Authors Appreciation Day. Each year we authors are given a space at various locations to display our books it hopes to sell a few. We are fed wonderful finger food. We are encouraged with workshops or seminars and are treated with courtesy and kindness. We connect with other authors and readers. I came away again this year feeling appreciated, so your hard work worked.

May 16, 2017 3:15 p.m.

Love Inc. says thanks for support

The Board of Directors of Love Inc. wishes to thank everyone who supported our Cindo de Mayo Fiesta on May 5 at St. Richard’s Catholic Church in Columbia Falls. With your continued support, we are able to help provide some basic serves to those in-need in the north Flathead Valley.

North Valley Hospital recognizes employees, EMS partners
May 16, 2017 3:15 p.m.

North Valley Hospital recognizes employees, EMS partners

The month of May includes some important celebrations for North Valley Hospital. The first occurred last week, which was Hospital Week. Hospital week is a time to recognize and celebrate all employees in every department and specialty that make North Valley Hospital a foundation to the community we serve, and that contribute to the unique Planetree culture of the hospital. Hospital Week began in 1921 to commemorate the anniversary of Florence Nightingale who championed improving healthcare for all sections of society. This tradition continues as we recognize that all employees at the hospital are caregivers, and everyone has a significant part in the patient experience.

May 16, 2017 3:15 p.m.

Greg Gianforte, the true Montanan

Congressional candidate, Rob Quist, is asking Montanans to vote for him for Congress. He endorses Obamacare, which raises taxes and it has horrible results for our healthcare. It is a disaster for people with higher premiums and catastrophic deductibles. He would fund, with your tax dollars, Planned Parenthood. He believes immigration policies should not single out specific ethnic groups. If your head is not in the sand you know there is one specific group who is terrorizing communities worldwide almost daily. His support for gun registry is one step from confiscation and it does not reflect Montana values. He supports a woman’s choice to have an abortion, but he does not believe in school choice. The socialist Bernie Sanders is supporting him and campaigning for him, what does that tell you? Montana Values?

Don K adds new detail, accessory building
May 16, 2017 2:53 p.m.

Don K adds new detail, accessory building

The Don K car dealership has opened its latest expansion an accessory and detail building.

May 16, 2017 2:53 p.m.

City Council looks to future planning in setting annual goals list

Items related to planning for the future of Whitefish dominate the City Council’s recently approved goals list.

May 16, 2017 2:52 p.m.

Board thanks Watts for service

The Whitefish School Board on May 9 said farewell to board chairman Shawn Watts, who joined the board in 2011 and served two terms.

May 16, 2017 1:30 p.m.

Film tour showcases nation's rivers

American Rivers and the Greater Yellowstone Coalition will host the Wild Rivers Film Tour in Whitefish on Thursday, May 18.

May 16, 2017 1:29 p.m.

Camp Invention returns to middle school

Whitefish’s young innovators will get to thrive at Camp Invention, a nationally recognized summer camp that promotes creativity and invention, on June 12-16.

Climate activist to speak in Whitefish
May 16, 2017 1:29 p.m.

Climate activist to speak in Whitefish

Climate activist Leonard Higgins will speak in Whitefish Saturday sharing the story of why he chose to risk 10 years in a Montana prison by closing an oil pipeline valve.

Boys cap off regular season with win over Stevi
May 16, 2017 1:28 p.m.

Boys cap off regular season with win over Stevi

The Whitefish boys tennis team closed out the regular season with a dominating 7-0 win over Stevensville on Saturday.

Whitefish track gets set for divisional meet
May 16, 2017 1:28 p.m.

Whitefish track gets set for divisional meet

Strong performances last week by Whitefish’s sprinters has the team looking ready for divisionals.

Lady Dogs confident going into divisionals
May 16, 2017 1:28 p.m.

Lady Dogs confident going into divisionals

The Lady Bulldogs are red hot heading into the Northwestern A divisional tournament, getting solid victories against Polson and Stevensville last week.

Twins sweep home opener
May 16, 2017 1:28 p.m.

Twins sweep home opener

The Glacier Twins were dominant in their home opener, sweeping a doubleheader against the conference opponent Bitterroot Bucs on Saturday.

May 16, 2017 1:28 p.m.

Hole-in-one

Mike Spint got a hole-in-one at Whitefish Lake Golf Club on May 10 on the No. 15 North Course at 143 yards. It was witnessed by Don Fleming.

May 16, 2017 1:27 p.m.

South Course open for limited play

South Course Open

May 16, 2017 10:56 a.m.

Council approves adding two positions to city staff

The city of Whitefish is adding one part-time position and increasing another position to full-time to its staff.

Monday, May 15

Libertarian Wicks stumps here
May 15, 2017 9:16 a.m.

Libertarian Wicks stumps here

Inverness rancher Mark Wicks knows what it’s like to put in a hard day’s work.

Sunday, May 14

No headline
May 14, 2017 1:31 p.m.

No headline

A couple hundred runners and their pooches came out for the 8th annual WAG race Sunday morning at the Whitefish Hugh Rogers WAG dog park.

Friday, May 12

No headline
May 12, 2017 3:33 p.m.

No headline

A sizable state grant has helped put fundraising over the top for new grandstands at the Sapa-Johnsrud baseball fields in Columbia Falls.

Thursday, May 11

Tester introduces bill to assist craft beverage industry
May 11, 2017 9:57 a.m.

Tester introduces bill to assist craft beverage industry

Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester is sponsoring a new bill that would cut taxes and streamline regulations for smaller breweries and distilleries.

Wednesday, May 10

No headline
May 10, 2017 5:04 p.m.

No headline

After hearing strong support from members of the community in attendance, the Whitefish School Board voted unanimously during its Tuesday meeting to ask voters for a bond to construct a new Muldown Elementary School.

May 10, 2017 2:30 a.m.

Legals May 10, 2017

No. 2371 INVITATION FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted for replacing one of the City of Whitefish Fire Department's Ambulances meeting or exceeding the minimum specifications on file in the office of the Fire Chief, 275 Flathead Avenue, Whitefish, Montana. Bids will be received at the City Clerk's Office, 418 E. 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana, until Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 10:00 a.m. MST and will be opened and publicly read at that time. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked: "Bid- WFD Ambulance - June 2017. Envelopes must also include the bidder's company name. Bidders must state their best delivery date. The City desires prompt delivery and may take into account promptness offered by each bidder in determining the lowest and best bid. All bids must include shipping to the Whitefish Fire Department at 275 Flathead Avenue, Whitefish, Montana. Each and every bid must be accompanied by cash, a certified check, bid bond, cashier's check, bank money order or bank draft (personal or company checks not allowed), payable to the City of Whitefish, Montana, and drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state chartered bank insured by the FDIC for an amount which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the bid, as a good faith deposit. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted in the bid proposal. Pursuant to § 18-102, MCA, the City is required to provide reciprocal purchasing preferences to resident Montana vendors if the state of the vendor submitting a bid enforces a purchasing preference for its residents and vendors. No bid will be considered which includes Federal excise tax because the City is exempt therefrom. The City of Whitefish reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, to re-advertise under the same or new specifications, or to make such an award as in the judgment of its officials best meets the City's requirements. The City reserves the right to waive any technicality in the bidding that is not of a substantial nature. Any questions or objections to specifications shall be filed in written form with Fire Chief Joe Page prior to 4:30 p.m. MST on May 26, 2017. May 10, 17, 2017 MNAXLP

Tuesday, May 9

Meeting Mr. Zinke in Washington
May 9, 2017 4:35 p.m.

Meeting Mr. Zinke in Washington

Six Whitefish Christian Academy students recently got the chance to learn about the nation’s history in person.

Schools earn first Green Ribbon award in state
May 9, 2017 4:35 p.m.

Schools earn first Green Ribbon award in state

The Whitefish School District has been recognized as the first Green Ribbon School District in Montana.

Forecast optimistic for summer tourism season
May 9, 2017 4:34 p.m.

Forecast optimistic for summer tourism season

Tourism leaders gave an optimistic forecast for the upcoming summer season last week during the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce's annual spring luncheon.

May 9, 2017 4:34 p.m.

Whitefish featured in HGTV show

Whitefish will be featured in a new Mountain Life TV episode entitled “Big Mountain Hideaway in Whitefish, Montana.”

Fleur Bake Shop a sweet dream come true
May 9, 2017 4:34 p.m.

Fleur Bake Shop a sweet dream come true

Whitney Brien remembers baking cookies with her family every year around Christmastime. They would have a ‘cookie day’ — an entire day to bake for their friends and family.

May 9, 2017 4:33 p.m.

High school music students shine at district festival

Forty bands, orchestras and choirs from nine schools participated in the District 1 Music Festival hosted by Flathead and Glacier high schools April 20-22.

Students earn honors for creative works in PTA competition
May 9, 2017 4:33 p.m.

Students earn honors for creative works in PTA competition

Whitefish Middle School eighth grader Danika Tintzman likes music and dance.

Music and nature
May 9, 2017 4:33 p.m.

Music and nature

Nature can have a song all its own — birds chirping, a breeze rustling tree branches or a stream rushing over rocks.

May 9, 2017 4:33 p.m.

Annual book festival this week

The Whitefish Library Association will host its annual authors’ celebration the Dorothy M. Johnson Book Festival this week.

May 9, 2017 4:33 p.m.

Bike/walk to work week events

A Whitefish group supporting active transportation is celebrating National Bike to Work Week with a number of events.

May 9, 2017 4:33 p.m.

Libertarian candidate for U.S. House visits Whitefish

Mark Wicks, the Libertarian candidate for Montana’s U.S. House seat, is holding an “Ugly Truck Contest” Saturday in Whitefish.

May 9, 2017 4:31 p.m.

Council asks for review of regulations on gravel placement for lakeshore

Whitefish City Council has asked for a review of city regulations regarding the placement of gravel along the shoreline of Whitefish Lake.

May 9, 2017 4:31 p.m.

Foundation announces community grants

The Whitefish Community Foundation will announce its annual Community Grant Program recipients during an awards ceremony Thursday, May 18 at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake.

May 9, 2017 4:27 p.m.

Supporting local business means helping community

We live in a world where virtually anything we need or want is simply a click away from our front door, and at a price that can’t be beat. The Internet has revolutionized the way we shop, communicate, and function as human beings. Unfortunately, the human element has gone by the wayside in so many of our daily transactions and one day we may all sit at our computer screens talking, buying, selling, producing and creating without the need to actually shake the hand of another person or smile and say thank you. In all the splendor of the World Wide Web, we are losing our humanity and our sense of community.

Bulldogs feeling good heading into final week
May 9, 2017 4:27 p.m.

Bulldogs feeling good heading into final week

The Bulldogs are on a roll heading into the final week of the season before the divisional tournament.

Whitefish track keeps pace in tough meets
May 9, 2017 4:27 p.m.

Whitefish track keeps pace in tough meets

The Whitefish track and field team fought hard at competitive meets in Columbia Falls and Flathead last week.

Lady Dogs sweep a full week of competition
May 9, 2017 4:27 p.m.

Lady Dogs sweep a full week of competition

The Lady Bulldogs had a dominant week, grabbing victories against Columbia Falls, Hamilton and Corvallis.

May 9, 2017 4:26 p.m.

Twins host Bucs Saturday

The Glacier Twins will have their home opener Saturday, May 13 at 1 p.m. at Memorial Field against the Bitterroot Bucs.

May 9, 2017 4:26 p.m.

Season Opener tourney tees off Saturday

Season Opener

Friday, May 5

No headline
May 5, 2017 10:10 a.m.

No headline

At the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem meeting last week, agencies gathered to provide updates on their fall projects of the predominantly bear-ish kind.

No headline
May 5, 2017 10:09 a.m.

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A revised U.S. 93 South Whitefish corridor plan that reduces the amount of commercial zoning along the highway will be considered by the Flathead County Planning Board next week.

Thursday, May 4

City property owners could see tax hike
May 4, 2017 9:43 a.m.

City property owners could see tax hike

Whitefish property owners will likely see an increase in their city tax bill this year after a one-time increase in the resort tax rebate caused a reduction in tax bills last year.

Wednesday, May 3

Pat (Patsy Lee Crain) Morrison
May 3, 2017 2:04 p.m.

Pat (Patsy Lee Crain) Morrison

Pat (Patsy Lee Crain) Morrison passed on peacefully from this world Saturday, April 29, at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula of natural causes.

Howard Duane Hamilton
May 3, 2017 2:04 p.m.

Howard Duane Hamilton

Howard Duane Hamilton, 87, of Whitefish passed away Dec. 12, 2016 at his home in Whitefish surrounded by those he loved dearly.

May 3, 2017 2:30 a.m.

Legals May 3, 2017

No. 2370 WHITEFISH PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF WORK SESSION The regular meeting of the Whitefish Planning Board will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the temporary Whitefish City Council Chambers at 1005 Baker Avenue. During the meeting, the Board will hold a work session on the item listed below. 1. Work session reviewing proposed zoning text amendment revisions to 11-2S, Planned Unit Development, presented by staff and the PUD revision ad hoc committee. Documents pertaining to this agenda item is available for review at the Whitefish Planning & Building Department, 510 Railway Street during regular business hours and on the City's webpage: www.cityofwhitefish. org under the Planning & Building Department, 'News & Updates'. Inquiries are welcomed. Interested parties are invited to attend the meeting and make known their views and concerns. Comments in writing may be forwarded to the Whitefish Planning & Building Department at the above address prior to the hearing or via email: dtaylor@cityofwhitefish.org. For questions or further information regarding these proposals, phone 406-863-2410. WHITEFISH PLANNING BOARD Steve Qunell, Chair May 3, 2017 MNAXLP

Tuesday, May 2

May 2, 2017 9:26 p.m.

Vrentas, Hanson, Clarke elected to school board, levy passes

Two incumbents have retained their seats and one newcomer has been elected to the Whitefish School Board.

City begins Depot Park upgrades
May 2, 2017 3:54 p.m.

City begins Depot Park upgrades

Depot Park is set to undergo some major changes this summer as the city of Whitefish continues the implementation of the park’s master plan.

New City Hall building opening pushed back a week
May 2, 2017 3:54 p.m.

New City Hall building opening pushed back a week

The new Whitefish City Hall building opening has been pushed back a week.

Music school pulls back on purchase of city's building
May 2, 2017 3:53 p.m.

Music school pulls back on purchase of city's building

After being unable to find a location for the building, North Valley Music School will not be purchasing the city of Whitefish’s building at Depot Park.

WHS grad awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor
May 2, 2017 3:51 p.m.

WHS grad awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor

Dr. Jonathan Forsberg has a passion for helping his patients for the long term.

North Valley Hospital selects new CEO
May 2, 2017 3:48 p.m.

North Valley Hospital selects new CEO

Chris Thomas has been selected to serve as the new chief executive officer of North Valley Hospital.

Moving drama a portrait of flawed people
May 2, 2017 3:15 p.m.

Moving drama a portrait of flawed people

As part of the Black Curtain Theatre series, the Whitefish Theatre Company presents “Luna Gale,” written by Rebecca Gilman.

May 2, 2017 3:14 p.m.

WCU honored for its marketing work

The Whitefish Credit Union has received three Diamond Awards from the Credit Union National Association, which recognizes outstanding marketing, branding, and business development achievements in the credit union industry.

May 2, 2017 3:13 p.m.

Annual Forestry Expo this week

The Family Forestry Expo, an annual, week long event that offers exposure to the role forests play in everyday life, runs through Saturday, May 6.

May 2, 2017 3:13 p.m.

Feast event a sample of best Whitefish food, drinks

Whitefish’s “foodies” can start gearing up for a week of delicious meals and drinks during the second annual Feast Whitefish.

May 2, 2017 3:12 p.m.

Quist is a native son

The people of Montana have a choice in the election for U.S. House of Representatives. Neither Republican nor Democrat are without blemishes, no one is perfect and we all recognize such simple truth.

May 2, 2017 3:11 p.m.

Mayor advocates for tax relief bill

Editor’s note: Mayor John Muhlfeld last week sent this letter to Gov. Steve Bullock. The letter is in reference to Senate Bill 94, which would ease property taxes for homeowners who own land worth twice as much as the improvements on it. The bill is expected to head to the governor’s desk.

May 2, 2017 3:11 p.m.

Political courage, friendships and legislative accomplishments

If you have only time for my first paragraph, pay attention. There were significant bi-partisan accomplishments despite a challenging budget and a bonding bill that fell short of the finish line. This 65th Montana Legislature addressed the following: A substantial commitment to the detection and prevention of invasive species in our water bodies, a modest but real pay raise for our state employees, a set of bills from the sentencing commission that adjusts penalties to modernize sentences and fines with the expectations of reducing some of the prison population (non-violent criminals) and establishing new pre-release procedures, a responsible medical marijuana statute that recognizes safety, testing and collections of fees and taxes, a tax credit for apprenticeships, a state earned income tax credit, the creation of a new tax classification for data centers, a bill of rights for foster children, a tax credit to assist the building of production facilities for pulse crops (lentils, chick peas and fava beans), and if the Governor Bullock is willing, some property tax relief for residents with disproportionally high property assessments.

May 2, 2017 3:11 p.m.

Quist will work for us

I have Greg Gianforte fatigue. When the last election ended, I was greatly relieved to see the end of the incessant, negative, misleading Gianforte ads. He is back again, dragging out the Nancy Pelosi bogeyman and trying to scare the hell out of people. The endless onslaught of attack ads has gone beyond annoying.

William E. Moir (Bill)
May 2, 2017 3:11 p.m.

William E. Moir (Bill)

Former Whitefish school teacher and business owner William E. Moir (Bill) passed away in his sleep April 24, 2017 at HighGate Senior Living in Billings with his family at his side.

Snowy science project earns grand winner
May 2, 2017 2:20 p.m.

Snowy science project earns grand winner

A cold and wet winter didn’t keep one budding scientist from getting outside and learning something new.

May 2, 2017 2:20 p.m.

New program helps Whitefish students in need

For students in need, oftentimes pride can be the biggest obstacle to asking for help.

May 2, 2017 2:19 p.m.

Glacier Twins fall to Helena in opener

It was a slow opening weekend for the Glacier Twins, who dropped both games in a doubleheader against the AA Senators in Helena.

Two Men and a Truck opens in Whitefish
May 2, 2017 2:19 p.m.

Two Men and a Truck opens in Whitefish

Moving anywhere can be a hassle, a problem one of Whitefish’s newer businesses hopes to help fix.

May 2, 2017 2:19 p.m.

Boys tennis making gains despite tough weekend

The Bulldogs got a full weekend of tennis in, falling in close duals against Hamilton and Corvallis on Friday before competing in the Bitterroot Invitational on Saturday.

May 2, 2017 2:18 p.m.

Lady Bulldogs get the sweep in Bitterroot

The Lady Bulldogs were at their best over the weekend, sweeping all four match-ups down in the Bitterroot Valley.

May 2, 2017 2:17 p.m.

Spring Pro-Am May 8

Spring Pro-Am

Bulldogs host rainy 20th annual A.R.M.
May 2, 2017 2:16 p.m.

Bulldogs host rainy 20th annual A.R.M.

Despite the rain, the weather held out enough for a successful 20th annual A.R.M. Invitational track meet at Whitefish High School on Saturday.

May 2, 2017 2:15 p.m.

Whitefish Gallery Nights kicks off 13th season Thursday

On six Thursdays throughout the year, the Whitefish art community hosts an evening of featured artist exhibitions, entertainment and light refreshments.

Nuts about art
May 2, 2017 2:14 p.m.

Nuts about art

Stepping into the shop at 19 Baker Ave. there are two distinct displays — to the left are shelves containing bags of roasted nuts, and to the right is a contemporary art gallery, simple with its white walls but covered in works of color and inspiration.