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Thursday, December 30

Woman charged with animal cruelty in case of starving horses
December 30, 2021 1:30 p.m.

Woman charged with animal cruelty in case of starving horses

A California woman has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty in connection with 17 horses that were found in various stages of starvation at several Flathead County locations in September.

Wednesday, December 29

December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Looking Back: Haskill Creek subdivision denied, school began allowing girls to wear blue jeans

Looking Back: Haskill Creek subdivision denied, school began allowing girls to wear blue jeans

Plan calls for replacing downtown apartments with hotel complex
December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Plan calls for replacing downtown apartments with hotel complex

Plan calls for replacing downtown apartments with hotel complex

Whitefish players selected for Shrine Game
December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish players selected for Shrine Game

Whitefish players selected for Shrine Game

December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Police Calls: Purse stolen from parked car, multiple accidents

Police Calls: Purse stolen from parked car, multiple accidents

England named Whitefish Pilot editor
December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

England named Whitefish Pilot editor

England named Whitefish Pilot editor

Judge throws out lawsuit alleging city violated open meeting laws
December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Judge throws out lawsuit alleging city violated open meeting laws

A Flathead District Court Judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the City of Whitefish filed by a private planning consultant claiming the city violated open meeting laws.

Whitefish shores up vacation rental regulations, but delays medium-term rental rules
December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish shores up vacation rental regulations, but delays medium-term rental rules

Whitefish shores up vacation rental regulations, but delays medium-term rental rules

Push to delist grizzly bears keeps growing
December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Push to delist grizzly bears keeps growing

Push to delist grizzly bears keeps growing

New ski-themed restaurant Stumptown opens downtown
December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

New ski-themed restaurant Stumptown opens downtown

Owners Sam Dauenhauer and Marissa Keenan recently opened the restaurant and lounge on Spokane Avenue by reimagining the space of the former Stumptown Marketplace multi-vendor market.

Glacier Symphony welcomes new year with Masquerade Gala
December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Glacier Symphony welcomes new year with Masquerade Gala

Glacier Symphony welcomes new year with Masquerade Gala

Christmas on Ice
December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Christmas on Ice

Christmas on Ice

FWP finalizes purchase of 772 acres near Columbia Falls
December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

FWP finalizes purchase of 772 acres near Columbia Falls

FWP finalizes purchase of 772 acres near Columbia Falls

FVCC names new reception hall after college president Jane Karas
December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

FVCC names new reception hall after college president Jane Karas

FVCC names new reception hall after college president Jane Karas

December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Public’s work here is not yet done

Public’s work here is not yet done

It’s been an honor
December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

It’s been an honor

There is really no way to start other than by saying simply — thank you.

December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

City Council meets Jan. 3

Whitefish City Council meets on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 beginning at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall.

Community Center new managers hope to reach a more diverse group of people
December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Community Center new managers hope to reach a more diverse group of people

Community Center new managers hope to reach a more diverse group of people

Library snowfolk still looking for new homes
December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Library snowfolk still looking for new homes

Library snowfolk still looking for new homes

December 29, 2021 midnight

Legals for December, 29 2021

Monday, December 27

December 27, 2021 8 a.m.

Whitefish woman killed in crash near Belgrade

Whitefish woman killed in crash on I-90

Thursday, December 23

Bitter cold, snow expected for Christmas weekend
December 23, 2021 7 a.m.

Bitter cold, snow expected for Christmas weekend

Bitter cold, snow expected for Christmas weekend

Wednesday, December 22

Holiday cheer
December 22, 2021 1:05 a.m.

Holiday cheer

Whitefish High School cheerleaders dressed up in Christmas sweaters at a recent basketball game.

December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Increase in garbage fee undue burden

Increase in garbage fee undue burden

Inez Carlson, 94
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Inez Carlson, 94

Inez Carlson, 94

Hospital caregivers honored for putting patients and community first
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Hospital caregivers honored for putting patients and community first

Hospital caregivers honored for putting patients and community first

Jean Driggers
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Jean Driggers

Jean Driggers

Ski museum opens for winter season
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Ski museum opens for winter season

Ski museum opens for winter season

December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Man charged following high-speed chase near Whitefish

Man charged following high-speed chase near Whitefish

December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Looking Back: Haskill Creek subdivision denied, school began allowing girls to wear blue jeans

Looking Back at past Whitefish Pilot articles

Glacier names acting superintendent
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Glacier names acting superintendent

Glacier names acting superintendent

New Camas entrance station to open next spring
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

New Camas entrance station to open next spring

New Camas entrance station to open next spring

December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Police Calls: Unsafe driving reported on Big Mountain Road

Police Calls: Unsafe driving reported on Big Mountain Road

New runs at Whitefish Mountain Resort dedicated to local skiing legends
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

New runs at Whitefish Mountain Resort dedicated to local skiing legends

Whitefish Mountain Resort opened the newly relocated Chair 8 on Saturday, after dedicating two of the newest runs in the Hellroaring Basin to local skiing legends.

December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

City taking applications for health board spot

City taking applications for health board spot

December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

GOP to Tester: We don't want the money

GOP to Tester: We don't want the money

Bulldogs outscore Blue Devils to earn win
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Bulldogs outscore Blue Devils to earn win

Bulldogs outscore Blue Devils to earn win

Lady Bulldogs come out on top over Corvallis
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Lady Bulldogs come out on top over Corvallis

Lady Bulldogs come out on top over Corvallis

Whitefish woodcrafter’s work on display at gallery
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish woodcrafter’s work on display at gallery

Whitefish woodcrafter’s work on display at gallery

River alliance plans greater outreach this summer
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

River alliance plans greater outreach this summer

River alliance plans greater outreach this summer

U.S. 93 plan focuses on vision for city’s south gateway
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

U.S. 93 plan focuses on vision for city’s south gateway

U.S. 93 plan focuses on vision for city’s south gateway

December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Bulldog speech finishes strong at Polson

Bulldog speech finishes strong at Polson

December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Law enforcement increases patrols through holidays

Law enforcement increases patrols through holidays

December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Nordic trails open

Nordic trails open

Glacier Nordic competes in first races of season
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Glacier Nordic competes in first races of season

Glacier Nordic competes in first races of season

Conservation easement west of Whitefish protects habitat
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Conservation easement west of Whitefish protects habitat

Conservation easement west of Whitefish protects habitat

December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Board recommends making school buildings permanent

Board recommends making school buildings permanent

December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Actions should reflect the truth on wolves

Actions should reflect the truth on wolves

December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

A tribute to Bob Dole

A tribute to Bob Dole

Photos: Whitefish music students perform in holiday concerts
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Photos: Whitefish music students perform in holiday concerts

Whitefish choir, band and orchestra concert photos

Grizzly bears expanding range in state
December 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Grizzly bears expanding range in state

Grizzly bears expanding range in state

Monday, December 20

Whitefish man charged after woman found taped up and beaten
December 20, 2021 9 a.m.

Whitefish man charged after woman found taped up and beaten

Whitefish man charged after woman found taped up and beaten

Thursday, December 16

Whitefish Schools to lift K-6 mask mandate
December 16, 2021 8 a.m.

Whitefish Schools to lift K-6 mask mandate

Face coverings will no longer be required in Whitefish Schools following winter break, the school board decided Tuesday night.

Wednesday, December 15

Food bank asking for hams, other holiday foods
December 15, 2021 1 p.m.

Food bank asking for hams, other holiday foods

Food bank asking for hams, other holiday foods

December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Tester has forgotten Montana

Tester has forgotten Montana

Family donates rare books to FVCC library
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Family donates rare books to FVCC library

Whitefish resident Nick Chickering and his wife Karen presented the college with a gift of 287 rare Western Americana books.

Timber harvest planned near Star Meadows; new ski trails proposed
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Timber harvest planned near Star Meadows; new ski trails proposed

The Flathead Forest is taking public comment on a substantial forest project planned for the Star Meadows area west of Whitefish.

Kenneth L. Sharpe
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Kenneth L. Sharpe

Kenneth L. Sharpe

Elizabeth A. Church
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Elizabeth A. Church

Elizabeth A. Church

William Lewis Howe Jr.
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

William Lewis Howe Jr.

William Lewis Howe Jr.

December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Music school hosting guitar class for veterans

Music school hosting guitar class for veterans

RE/MAX offers free ski helmets for kids
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

RE/MAX offers free ski helmets for kids

RE/MAX offers free ski helmets for kids

Chuck Haney's photo show benefits food bank
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Chuck Haney's photo show benefits food bank

Chuck Haney's photo show benefits food bank

December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Marijuana retail shops allowed in all commercial areas of city

Marijuana retail shops allowed in all commercial areas of city

December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish Christian Academy requests to make temporary classrooms permanent

Whitefish Christian Academy requests to make temporary classrooms permanent

Whitefish establishes curbside recycling, plans move to bear-resistant containers
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish establishes curbside recycling, plans move to bear-resistant containers

Whitefish establishes curbside recycling, plans move to bear-resistant containers for recycling, garbage

Opening day on mountain brings excitement
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Opening day on mountain brings excitement

A steady stream of winter enthusiasts headed up the Big Mountain Road switchbacks Thursday for Whitefish Mountain Resort’s opening day and they were rewarded with the goods.

Barron signs with Carroll for soccer
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Barron signs with Carroll for soccer

Barron signs with Carroll for soccer

December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Police Calls: Multiple vehicles slide off area roads

Police Calls: Multiple vehicles slide off area roads

December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Our residentially zoned neighborhoods are for neighbors

Our residentially zoned neighborhoods are for neighbors

December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

One political party is getting things done

One political party is getting things done

December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Thinking of baby Maya’s forever mountain view

Thinking of baby Maya’s forever mountain view

Massage therapist believes in healing power of touch
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Massage therapist believes in healing power of touch

Massage therapist believes in healing power of touch

Plan says school district needs to begin exploring options now for WHS building as it nears student capacity level
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Plan says school district needs to begin exploring options now for WHS building as it nears student capacity level

Plan says school district needs to begin exploring options now for WHS building as it nears student capacity level

Bulldog swimmers post solid times in Kalispell
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Bulldog swimmers post solid times in Kalispell

The Whitefish High School swim team took a solid second place at the Kalispell Invitational swim meet at The Summit on Saturday.

December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish hoopsters split games at Tip-Off Tourney

Though the Bulldogs upped their defense in the second half against Frenchtown on Saturday, Whitefish could not close the gap and narrowly fell to the Broncs 46-41.

Bulldog wrestlers make championship match in Superior
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Bulldog wrestlers make championship match in Superior

Bulldog wrestlers make championship match in Superior

Looking Back for Dec. 15
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Looking Back for Dec. 15

A look back at past Whitefish Pilot articles by Whitney England.

December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Lady Bulldogs notch first win of season

At the Tip-Off Tournament in Frenchtown Friday and Saturday, the Whitefish girls basketball team showed significant growth from its first game against Hamilton the week prior.

County extends health officer contract, OKs pay raise
December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

County extends health officer contract, OKs pay raise

County extends health officer contract, OKs pay raise

December 15, 2021 1 a.m.

City Council looks at short-term rental regs

City Council looks at short-term rental regs

December 15, 2021 midnight

Legals for December, 15 2021

Monday, December 13

Glacier to require tickets for Polebridge entrance, Sun Road corridor next summer
December 13, 2021 11 a.m.

Glacier to require tickets for Polebridge entrance, Sun Road corridor next summer

Glacier to require tickets for Polebridge, Sun Road corridor next summer

Friday, December 10

Montana senators vote to block vaccine rule for private businesses
December 10, 2021 8 a.m.

Montana senators vote to block vaccine rule for private businesses

Montana U.S. Sen. Jon Tester crossed party lines Wednesday to support a resolution that blocks a federal rule requiring vaccines or weekly testing for workers at private businesses with 100 or more employees.

Wednesday, December 8

Girls basketball faces lights-out Hamilton in first game of season
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Girls basketball faces lights-out Hamilton in first game of season

The Lady Bulldogs knew going into this season that there would be a big learning curve ahead with an inexperienced varsity team lacing up each game.

Bennetts takes first on mat for Bulldog Wrestling
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Bennetts takes first on mat for Bulldog Wrestling

Bennetts takes first on mat for Bulldog Wrestling

Whitefish swimming places second in Polson
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish swimming places second in Polson

Whitefish swimming places second in Polson

WHS freshman earns prestigious spot singing at Lincoln Center
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

WHS freshman earns prestigious spot singing at Lincoln Center

Fiona Shanahan, 14, of Whitefish performed at the New York Concert Music Festival on Nov. 20 at the Lincoln Center.

December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Speech and debate competes in Bozeman

Speech and debate competes in Bozeman

Food bank sells soup with artistic bowls for fundraiser
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Food bank sells soup with artistic bowls for fundraiser

Food bank sells soup with artistic bowls for fundraiser

December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Bulldogs kick Broncs to curb in season opener

The Whitefish Bulldogs boys basketball team soundly took down the Hamilton Broncs 61-50 on the road Saturday evening.

December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Permits available for city’s parking program

Permits available for city’s parking program

FVCC hires hospital executive to lead foundation
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

FVCC hires hospital executive to lead foundation

Flathead Valley Community College has hired a familiar face to lead the college’s nonprofit fundraising arm.

Bulldog football players selected for Western A all-state honors
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Bulldog football players selected for Western A all-state honors

Bulldog football players selected for Western A all-state honors

December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Police Calls: Construction vehicles blocking fire hydrant

Police Calls: Construction vehicles blocking fire hydrant

New ski rental delivery business aims for high-level service at affordable price
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

New ski rental delivery business aims for high-level service at affordable price

The owners of a new ski rental business in Whitefish met on the mountain over 10 years ago when they were both new to the area, and their passion for winter sports quickly forged a friendship between them.

December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Looking Back: Opening day on The Big a success with fresh snow

Opening day on The Big a success with fresh snow

Annual Christmas Stroll returns to downtown Friday
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Annual Christmas Stroll returns to downtown Friday

Downtown is putting on its holiday best as the annual Whitefish Christmas Stoll returns Friday with events happening from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

WTC holds auditions for ‘The Revolutionists’
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

WTC holds auditions for ‘The Revolutionists’

WTC holds auditions for ‘The Revolutionists’

Actors bring beloved ‘Elf the Musical’ to stage
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Actors bring beloved ‘Elf the Musical’ to stage

Additional matinee show and virtual tickets are still available for musical

Steven Karl Kvigne
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Steven Karl Kvigne

Steve Kvigne

Glacier Park home listed at $1.5 million under contract within days
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Glacier Park home listed at $1.5 million under contract within days

A manufactured home recently listed for $1.5 million in Apgar Village in Glacier National Park was under contract in a matter of days.

Glacier Symphony holds holiday concerts
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Glacier Symphony holds holiday concerts

Glacier Symphony holds holiday concerts

Bob Mack
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Bob Mack

Bob Mack

Plan says fire department should increase staffing
December 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Plan says fire department should increase staffing

The Whitefish Fire Department needs to bring on additional firefighters and plan for future equipment purchases, according to a plan that examines the operations of the department.

Monday, December 6

Whitefish Mountain Resort postpones opening day
December 6, 2021 2 p.m.

Whitefish Mountain Resort postpones opening day

For the first time in 10 years, Whitefish Mountain Resort has decided to delay its stated opening day.

December 6, 2021 1 p.m.

Whitefish man pedestrian who died in Evergreen crash

Whitefish man pedestrian who died in Evergreen crash

December 6, 2021 9 a.m.

Logan Health pauses vaccine requirement

Logan Health has suspended its plan to require employees receive the Covid-19 vaccine following a court’s ruling that temporarily pauses a federal vaccine order for health-care workers.

Wednesday, December 1

Whitefish High School sports begin winter season
December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish High School sports begin winter season

Whitefish High School sports begin winter season

Montana lake study shows how invasive species affect native food webs
December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Montana lake study shows how invasive species affect native food webs

Montana lake study shows how invasive species affect native food webs

Whitefish veteran’s sacrifice memorialized in film
December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish veteran’s sacrifice memorialized in film

Whitefish veteran’s sacrifice memorialized in film

December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Reach out for help

Reach out for help

December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Enforce Montana’s ‘Bad Actor’ mining law

Enforce Montana’s ‘Bad Actor’ mining law

December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Irresponsible development

Irresponsible development

December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Bipartisan effort

Bipartisan effort

December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Creating Montana jobs, lowering costs

Creating Montana jobs, lowering costs

Hellroaring Basin improvements highlight new season on Big Mountain
December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Hellroaring Basin improvements highlight new season on Big Mountain

As Whitefish Mountain Resort prepares to open for the winter season next week, resort officials are looking forward to seeing the improvements to Hellroaring Basin in action when skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes.

Reginold ‘Reggie’ McMurdo
December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Reginold ‘Reggie’ McMurdo

Reginold ‘Reggie’ McMurdo

Slash generates electricity; heats Stoltze mill
December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Slash generates electricity; heats Stoltze mill

The plant, in addition to providing heat for the mill, also provides about 2.5 megawatts of electricity back to the grid.

Inez M. Carlson
December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Inez M. Carlson

Inez M. Carlson

Glacier skaters place at competition
December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Glacier skaters place at competition

Glacier skaters place at competition

Historic North Fork cabin nominated for National Register
December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Historic North Fork cabin nominated for National Register

A Flathead County cabin, whose owner met an untimely demise over a legendary woman in 1932, is nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.

Downtown parking permit program extended
December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Downtown parking permit program extended

Downtown parking permit program extended

December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Speakers say adding to stock necessary for addressing housing shortage

Constructing more housing is a major part of the solution in addressing the lack of affordable workforce housing in Flathead Valley.

December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Donation supports Glacier Institute, Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation

Donation supports Glacier Institute, Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation

December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Chambers compete to raise money for Salvation Army

Chambers compete to raise money for Salvation Army

Noble Dance brings Winter Celebration performance to stage
December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Noble Dance brings Winter Celebration performance to stage

The Noble Dance Performing Company brings their holiday tradition back to the stage in Whitefish with the 11th annual Winter Celebration featuring Act 2 of “The Nutcracker” and other original works.

Kelly Watson
December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Kelly Watson

Kelly Watson

Elaine White
December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Elaine White

Elaine White

Whitefish Christian Academy's horsemanship class supports school’s holistic approach to education
December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish Christian Academy's horsemanship class supports school’s holistic approach to education

Students in sixth through eighth grade are participating in horsemanship classes at Lost Creek Ranch in Kalispell.

December 1, 2021 1 a.m.

Police Calls: Bear spotted in a tree

Police Calls: Bear spotted in a tree

December 1, 2021 midnight

Legals for December, 1 2021