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Wednesday, March 31

New owners revamp Farmhouse Inn and Kitchen
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

New owners revamp Farmhouse Inn and Kitchen

New owners revamp Farmhouse Inn and Kitchen

Complaint about snow removal cost prompts city to examine procedures
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Complaint about snow removal cost prompts city to examine procedures

Complaint about snow removal cost prompts city to examine procedures

John "Jack" Kiernan Dunne
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

John "Jack" Kiernan Dunne

John "Jack" Kiernan Dunne

March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Six candidates file for rural fire board

Six candidates file for rural fire board

March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Five candidates seek two spots on school board

Five candidates seek two spots on school board

The Beast,  a dress code and saving Scobey, Montana
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

The Beast, a dress code and saving Scobey, Montana

The Beast, a dress code and saving Scoby, Montana

FVSEF skiers take the podium at various races
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

FVSEF skiers take the podium at various races

FVSEF skiers take the podium at various races

March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Fire board needs to engage property owners to construct fire stations

Fire board needs to engage property owners to construct fire stations

Whitefish Schools COVID team works to get educators vaccinated
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish Schools COVID team works to get educators vaccinated

Whitefish Schools COVID team works to get educators vaccinated

Clinic hours will expand to meet vaccine demand
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Clinic hours will expand to meet vaccine demand

Clinic hours will expand to meet vaccine demand

March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Byrd winner of Voisin freestyle scholarship

Byrd winner of Voisin freestyle scholarship

Whitefish could see about $2 million from COVID-19 relief plan
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish could see about $2 million from COVID-19 relief plan

Whitefish could see about $2 million from COVID-19 relief plan

Bill ending city's affordable housing program headed to governor
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Bill ending city's affordable housing program headed to governor

Bill ending city's affordable housing program headed to governor

Looking Back for March 31
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Looking Back for March 31

Looking Back for March 31

Joan “JoMama” Lu Newton, 79
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Joan “JoMama” Lu Newton, 79

Joan “JoMama” Lu Newton, 79

March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Bill would prohibit accessory dwelling regs

Bill would prohibit accessory dwelling regs

March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Police Calls: Agitated fellow yelling profanities along the highway

Police Calls: Agitated fellow yelling profanities along the highway

March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Targeted COVID package will reopen our economy

Targeted COVID package will reopen our economy

March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Community Foundation awards spring grants

Community Foundation awards spring grants

Ronald Lee Gunnels
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Ronald Lee Gunnels

Ronald Lee Gunnels

WHS athletic trainer, ‘It was the perfect job’
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

WHS athletic trainer, ‘It was the perfect job’

WHS athletic trainer, ‘It was the perfect job’

Coaches see upcoming track season as blank slate
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Coaches see upcoming track season as blank slate

The Whitefish track and field team is starting from square one, but sometimes that’s a beautiful thing.

March 31, 2021 midnight

Legals for March, 31 2021

Friday, March 26

Driver enters Alford plea in case where girl was injured getting off school bus
March 26, 2021 9:45 a.m.

Driver enters Alford plea in case where girl was injured getting off school bus

Driver enters Alford plea in Jordana Hubble crash case

Wednesday, March 24

Muldown principal closes book on rewarding career
March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Muldown principal closes book on rewarding career

Muldown principal closes book on rewarding career

March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Work continues on former Muldown building, speech team honored

Work continues on former Muldown building, speech team honored

March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Buentemeier retires after 25 years of service

Buentemeier retires after 25 years of service

March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Fire Department hires consultant to create master plan

Fire Department hires consultant to create master plan

Report examines impact of short-term rentals
March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Report examines impact of short-term rentals

Whitefish ZIP code has second highest number in state

Whitefish ZIP code has second highest number in state

ATP premiers rock drama at new Mountain Center
March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

ATP premiers rock drama at new Mountain Center

ATP premiers rock drama at new Mountain Center

March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

DECA competitors make their mark at state conference

DECA competitors make their mark at state conference

Bolam earns coach of the year, Bulldogs honored with All-conference picks
March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Bolam earns coach of the year, Bulldogs honored with All-conference picks

Bolam earns coach of the year, Bulldogs honored with All-conference picks

March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Board trustees won’t seek reelection, newcomers file

School board trustees won’t seek reelection, newcomers file

March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Police Calls: People sleeping in grass near grocery store

Police Calls: People sleeping in grass near grocery store

March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

MHSA releases spring sports guidelines, big track meets possible

MHSA releases spring sports guidelines, big track meets possible

March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Park provides more detail on Sun Road reservation system

Park provides more detail on Sun Road reservation system

Sun Road management plan looks to combat congestion
March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Sun Road management plan looks to combat congestion

Sun Road management plan looks to combat congestion

Nordic skiers compete in Utah and Idaho
March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Nordic skiers compete in Utah and Idaho

Nordic skiers compete in Utah and Idaho

Whitefish man accused of firing into a crowd at Coeur d'Alene bar set to stand trial
March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish man accused of firing into a crowd at Coeur d'Alene bar set to stand trial

Whitefish man accused of firing into a crowd at Coeur d'Alene bar set to stand trial

March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Looking Back for March 24

Looking Back for March 24

March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Edland represents new opportunity for FEC board

Edland represents new opportunity for FEC board

March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Climate Smart hosts webinars on zero waste

Climate Smart hosts webinars on zero waste

WTC holds auditions for next play
March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

WTC holds auditions for next play

WTC holds auditions for next play

Whitefish skier set to compete in Switzerland
March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish skier set to compete in Switzerland

Whitefish skier set to compete in Switzerland

Homeowner constructs house with goal of making it net zero
March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Homeowner constructs house with goal of making it net zero

Homeowner constructs house with goal of making it net zero

March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Bill attempt to insert religious beliefs into laws

Bill attempt to insert religious beliefs into laws

March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Trump's last-minute Medicare rule deserves a swift reversal

Trump's last-minute Medicare rule deserves a swift reversal

Whitefish named friendliest city
March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish named friendliest city

Whitefish named friendliest city

Remodel looks to revitalize downtown staple Markus Foods
March 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Remodel looks to revitalize downtown staple Markus Foods

Remodel looks to revitalize downtown staple Markus Foods

Tuesday, March 23

March 23, 2021 8 a.m.

Man arrested for trespassing after refusing to wear mask at gym

Man arrested for trespassing after refusing to wear mask at gym

Monday, March 22

Protesters allege culture of racism at WMR; resort officials say they are taking steps to address concerns
March 22, 2021 2 p.m.

Protesters allege culture of racism at WMR; resort officials say they are taking steps to address concerns

Protesters allege culture of racism at WMR; resort officials say they are taking steps to address concerns

Wednesday, March 17

March 17, 2021 7:50 a.m.

Writing Coaches holds training session for volunteer coaches

Writing Coaches holds training session for volunteer coaches

Butcher shop to replace laundromat at popular Whitefish market
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Butcher shop to replace laundromat at popular Whitefish market

Butcher shop to replace laundromat at popular Whitefish market

Winterland Film Festival delayed, but still making it happen
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Winterland Film Festival delayed, but still making it happen

Winterland Film Festival delayed by Covid, but still making it happen

Kenneth D. Phillips, Sr.
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Kenneth D. Phillips, Sr.

Kenneth D. Phillips, Sr.

March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Virtual workforce fair set for April

Virtual workforce fair set for April

LaVonne (Vonnie) Donahue
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

LaVonne (Vonnie) Donahue

LaVonne (Vonnie) Donahue

FWP seeking applicants for agricultural lease
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

FWP seeking applicants for agricultural lease

FWP seeking applicants for agricultural lease

Looking Back for March 17
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Looking Back for March 17

Looking Back for March 17

WMR donates to food bank
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

WMR donates to food bank

WMR donates to food bank

FVSEF holds Club Championship races
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

FVSEF holds Club Championship races

FVSEF holds Club Championship races

March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Planning board considers two accessory apartments

Planning board considers two accessory apartments

North Valley Hospital recognized for focus on rural health
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

North Valley Hospital recognized for focus on rural health

North Valley Hospital recognized for focus on rural health

Timing for watching migrating waterfowl at Freezout tricky
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Timing for watching migrating waterfowl at Freezout tricky

Timing for watching migrating waterfowl at Freezout tricky

Leaders speak against bill that would end affordable housing program
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Leaders speak against bill that would end affordable housing program

Mayor, residents speak against bill that would end city’s affordable housing program

WHS graduate earns win to end speaking career with Carroll
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

WHS graduate earns win to end speaking career with Carroll

WHS graduate earns win to end speaking career with Carroll

March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Montana’s elk management needs an overhaul

Montana’s elk management needs an overhaul

James F. Malone, III
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

James F. Malone, III

James F. Malone, III

Building continues at record pace
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Building continues at record pace

Building projects continue increase

March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Daylight saving time kills

Daylight saving time kills

March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Three file for school board election as deadline approaches

Three file for school board election as deadline approaches

March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Despite impact of decreased enrollment school district won’t seek levy

District will make up budget shortage from other areas

Sandra Council
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Sandra Council

Sandra Council

Concerns raised about proposed ticketed entry for Sun Road
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Concerns raised about proposed ticketed entry for Sun Road

Concerns raised about proposed ticketed entry for Sun Road

March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Police Calls: Driver too intoxicated to start vehicle

Police Calls: Driver too intoxicated to start vehicle

March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Fire Department plans purchase of new ambulance

Fire Department plans purchase of new ambulance

Flathead Fusion hockey celebrates outstanding regular season
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Flathead Fusion hockey celebrates outstanding regular season

Flathead Fusion hockey celebrates outstanding regular season

Tuesday, March 16

All Montanans eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on April 1
March 16, 2021 3 a.m.

All Montanans eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on April 1

All Montanans eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on April 1

Monday, March 15

Glacier holds community discussion
March 15, 2021 9 a.m.

Glacier holds community discussion

Superintendent Jeff Mow to provide overview of topics during March 18 meeting

Friday, March 12

Gianforte administration signals support for religious expression bill
March 12, 2021 6:50 a.m.

Gianforte administration signals support for religious expression bill

Legislation likely to conflict with non-discrimination ordinances like Whitefish's

Opponents says legislation would conflict with non-discrimination ordinances passed in several Montana cities like Whitefish

Wednesday, March 10

Sproul takes fifth at State A wrestling championships
March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Sproul takes fifth at State A wrestling championships

After four Whitefish Wrestlers made it to the second day of competition, senior Nathan Sproul earned his spot on the podium in the 113-pound division. Sproul was the only Bulldog to place at state this year, but fellow senior Camren Ross, Rylee Creasey and Brian Sweeney all joined him to compete on the second day of competition.

Lady Bulldogs make noise at state, get first win over CFalls this decade
March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Lady Bulldogs make noise at state, get first win over CFalls this decade

Lady Bulldogs make noise at State, get 1st win over CFalls this decade

Boys swim runner up at state, girls take third
March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Boys swim runner up at state, girls take third

The Whitefish boys swim team came up just three points shy of earning back-to-back state titles after a stellar performance at the State AB Swim Meet on Saturday in Polson.

Dr. Richard Elwood Ward
March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Dr. Richard Elwood Ward

Dr. Richard Elwood Ward

City examines how accessory apartments could add to more housing
March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

City examines how accessory apartments could add to more housing

City examines how accessory apartments could add more housing

WTC presents funny satire 'Radiant Vermin'
March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

WTC presents funny satire 'Radiant Vermin'

WTC presents funny satire 'Radiant Vermin'

Vaccination clinic partnership between hospital, city and county
March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Vaccination clinic partnership between hospital, city and county

North Valley Hospital, in coordination with Flathead City-County Health Department, is holding a vaccination clinic each Thursday at Grouse Mountain Lodge.

Judy Price
March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Judy Price

Judy Price

March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

FVSF skiers make the podium at Discovery

FVSF skiers make the podium at Discovery

March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

The revolution is slowed

The revolution is slowed

March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish Review holds humor writing contest

Whitefish Review holds humor writing contest

March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Supports Downen for FEC board

Supports Downen for FEC board

March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Edland would bring fresh perspective to FEC board

Edland would bring fresh perspective to FEC board

Food bank begins expansion project
March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Food bank begins expansion project

Food bank breaks ground on expansion

BNSF holds winter training for first responders
March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

BNSF holds winter training for first responders

BNSF holds winter training for first responders

March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Democrats say Montanans are watching and waiting

Democrats say Montanans are watching and waiting

March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Republicans lay out legislative achievements during first half of session

Republicans lay out legislative achievements during first half of session

No parking zone on Spokane paves way for new bus stop
March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

No parking zone on Spokane paves way for new bus stop

No parking zone on Spokane paves way for new bus stop

March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Police Calls: Caller worried about abandoned bike beside Wisconsin Ave.

Police Calls: Caller worried about abandoned bike beside Wisconsin Ave.

March 10, 2021 midnight

Legals for March, 10 2021

Monday, March 8

Covid relief bill includes funding for Empire Builder
March 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Covid relief bill includes funding for Empire Builder

Covid relief bill includes funding for Empire Builder

Wednesday, March 3

Record high temperatures forecasted for Friday
March 3, 2021 11 a.m.

Record high temperatures forecasted for Friday

Afternoon highs for Friday in Kalispell could climb to 58

Whitefish natives open microbakery in Columbia Falls
March 3, 2021 9 a.m.

Whitefish natives open microbakery in Columbia Falls

Whitefish natives open microbakery in Columbia Falls

March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish Shines says thanks

Whitefish Shines says thanks

Sproul takes divisional title, Whitefish finishes fourth
March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Sproul takes divisional title, Whitefish finishes fourth

With just one match remaining, Whitefish wrestler Nathan Sproul took to the mat against No. 2 ranked Hunter Barnes from Dillon.

Lady Bulldogs heading to state after gutsy divisional performance
March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Lady Bulldogs heading to state after gutsy divisional performance

The Lady Bulldogs are state tournament bound — and for the first time in 13 years.

March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Application period opens for Voisin scholarship

Application period opens for Voisin scholarship

March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

FVCC symposium examines pandemics

FVCC symposium examines pandemics

March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Food bank wraps up Valentine's Day food drive

Food bank wraps up Valentine's Day food drive

New food bank director feels obligation to help others
March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

New food bank director feels obligation to help others

New food bank director feels obligation to help others

Whitefish Mountain Resort Freestyle Team marks 25 years
March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish Mountain Resort Freestyle Team marks 25 years

Whitefish Mountain Resort Freestyle team marks 25 years

Nordic ski team has strong showing this season
March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Nordic ski team has strong showing this season

Nordic ski team has strong showing this season

March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Student wants to learn about Montana

Student wants to learn about Montana

Nancy Cawdrey Gallery hosts online art show
March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Nancy Cawdrey Gallery hosts online art show

Nancy Cawdrey Gallery hosts online art show

WCVB opens grant application
March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

WCVB opens grant application

WCVB opens grant application

James (Jim) Edward Welch
March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

James (Jim) Edward Welch

James (Jim) Edward Welch

March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Law would be destructive to Montana's judicial system

Law would be destructive to Montana's judicial system

March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Learn from failed experiments in Kansas and Wisconsin

Learn from failed experiments in Kansas and Wisconsin

March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Elect Downen to FEC board

Elect Downen to FEC board

March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Public radio connects listeners to real world

Public radio connects listeners to real world

Lawsuit alleging city violated open meeting laws headed for trial
March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Lawsuit alleging city violated open meeting laws headed for trial

Lawsuit alleging city violated open meeting laws headed for trial

Tester introduces bill that looks to restore daily Amtrak service
March 3, 2021 1 a.m.

Tester introduces bill that looks to restore daily Amtrak service

Tester bill looks to restore daily Amtrak service

March 3, 2021 midnight

Legals for March, 3 2021

Tuesday, March 2

March 2, 2021 9:15 a.m.

Flathead County reports 7 more COVID deaths

Flathead County reports 7 more COVID deaths

Monday, March 1

Kalispell man dies after falling into tree well on Big Mountain
March 1, 2021 10 a.m.

Kalispell man dies after falling into tree well on Big Mountain

Kalispell man dies after falling into tree well on Big Mountain