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Wednesday, May 26

May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Remove stop signs in City Beach neighborhood

Remove stop signs in City Beach neighborhood

May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish rules

Whitefish rules

New ballet school looks to expose students to dance professionals
May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

New ballet school looks to expose students to dance professionals

New ballet school looks to expose students to dance professionals

Young artist earns honor in Hockaday exhibit
May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Young artist earns honor in Hockaday exhibit

Young artist earns honor in Hockaday exhibit

Whitefish girls runner-up to Polson at tennis divisionals
May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish girls runner-up to Polson at tennis divisionals

It may not have been a perfect couple of days for tennis weather-wise, but the Whitefish girls made the most of it.

Bulldog boys take divisional team title, send six athletes to state
May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Bulldog boys take divisional team title, send six athletes to state

The Whitefish boys tennis team outperformed all expectations at the Western A Divisional Tournament in Polson last week.

Smyley’s humility, willingness to give 100% in everything gives her the edge
May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Smyley’s humility, willingness to give 100% in everything gives her the edge

Gracie Smyley gives the advice to younger athletes to give 100% all the time because “you don’t know how fast it’s going to go.”

Sally Bethel
May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Sally Bethel

Sally Bethel

Bulldogs make noise at track divisional, girls win title
May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Bulldogs make noise at track divisional, girls win title

Bulldogs make noise at track divisional, girls win title

May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Twins back to winning ways

Twins back to winning ways

May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Police calls: Driver has handgun though caller never actually saw weapon

Police calls: Driver has handgun though caller never actually saw weapon

Whitefish Marathon runners race through town
May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish Marathon runners race through town

Whitefish Marathon runners race through town

May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish woman charged after allegedly striking, killing teen near Columbia Falls

Whitefish woman charged after allegedly striking and killing pedestrian

May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Planning board recommends restaurant for former Stumptown Marketplace

Planning board recommends restaurant for former Stumptown Marketplace

Looking Back for May 26
May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Looking Back for May 26

Looking Back for May 26

Brooke Hanson
May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Brooke Hanson

Brooke Hanson

Incentive grows with less than week remaining in Whitefish Trail challenge
May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Incentive grows with less than week remaining in Whitefish Trail challenge

Trail users have logged 10,281 miles for the Hit the Trail Challenge, raising $10,281 for the Whitefish Trail so far.

Number of golfers grew during pandemic
May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Number of golfers grew during pandemic

Number of golfers grew during pandemic

Council says it needs more public input before deciding to extend boundary to south
May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Council says it needs more public input before deciding to extend boundary to south

Council says it needs more public input before deciding to extend boundary to south

May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

Two councilors, judge file for re-election

Two councilors, judge file for re-election

City moves toward curbside recycling program
May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

City moves toward curbside recycling program

City moves toward curbside recycling program

May 26, 2021 1 a.m.

National Parks Realty joins Forbes group of real estate firms

National Parks Realty joins Forbes group of real estate firms

May 26, 2021 midnight

Legals for May, 26 2021

Friday, May 21

North Valley Hospital adds surgical suite for C-sections
May 21, 2021 9 a.m.

North Valley Hospital adds surgical suite for C-sections

North Valley Hospital adds surgical suite for C-sections

May 21, 2021 9 a.m.

Teen dies after being struck by minivan near Columbia Falls

Teen dies after being struck by minivan near Columbia Falls

Wednesday, May 19

ATP Kids presents popular 1970s musical 'Godspell'
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

ATP Kids presents popular 1970s musical 'Godspell'

ATP Kids presents popular 1970s musical 'Godspell'

Esther B. Olson
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Esther B. Olson

Esther B. Olson

Chuck Garretson
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Chuck Garretson

Chuck Garretson

May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Thanks to companies that donated to help students

Thanks to companies that donated to help students

City budget calls for decrease in taxes, while adding money to reserves
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

City budget calls for decrease in taxes, while adding money to reserves

The City of Whitefish’s proposed budget looks to decrease property tax collections while putting an emphasis on keeping funds in the city’s savings account.

DEQ takes comments on proposal to install fuel tanks at new Town Pump
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

DEQ takes comments on proposal to install fuel tanks at new Town Pump

DEQ takes comments on proposal to install fuel tanks at new Town Pump

Ballet company holds virtual spring production
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Ballet company holds virtual spring production

Ballet company holds virtual spring production

ATP releases performances for upcoming season
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

ATP releases performances for upcoming season

ATP releases performances for upcoming season

New law changes standards for nitrogen, phosphorus for water quality
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

New law changes standards for nitrogen, phosphorus for water quality

New law changes standards for nitrogen, phosphorus for water quality

May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Explore Whitefish releases latest information for "Friend of the Fish" campaign

Explore Whitefish releases latest information for "Friend of the Fish" campaign

Ralph Albert Ammondson
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Ralph Albert Ammondson

Ralph Albert Ammondson

Return to normal on golf course
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Return to normal on golf course

Return to normal on golf course

Ralph Ammondson, Whitefish resident and former Hungry Horse News printer, dies at 94
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Ralph Ammondson, Whitefish resident and former Hungry Horse News printer, dies at 94

Ralph Ammondson, a former printer for the Hungry Horse News and Whitefish resident, has died at age 94.

May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

City goes out for bid on reconstruction of Edgewood Place section

City goes out for bid on reconstruction of Edgewood Place section

May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Wilderness treasures

Wilderness treasures

May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Legislature expanded education for all Montana families

Legislature expanded education for all Montana families

May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Restaurant applies to operate at former Stumptown Marketplace

Restaurant applies to operate out of former Stumptown Marketplace

May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

School board approves salary increase for teachers and staff

School board approves salary increase for teachers and staff

May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Twins go 1-3 on roadtrip to Butte

Twins go 1-3 on roadtrip to Butte

May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Middle school launches new dance-a-thon fundraiser

Middle school launches new dance-a-thon fundraiser

Track and field healthy, performance-ready rolling into divisionals
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Track and field healthy, performance-ready rolling into divisionals

Over the weekend Whitefish was back to competing in warm weather again after enduring the frigid Columbia Falls Invite.

Whitefish plans to keep growing softball program with goal of fielding varsity team
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish plans to keep growing softball program with goal of fielding varsity team

Whitefish plans to grow softball program after JV season wraps up

May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Police calls: Porsche driver speeding through neighborhood

Police calls: Porsche driver speeding through neighborhood

Boys tennis wins five matches to close out regular season
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Boys tennis wins five matches to close out regular season

In five days the Bulldogs played five matches against a range of Western A divisional foes.

Girls tennis fine-tuning ahead of divisionals
May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Girls tennis fine-tuning ahead of divisionals

As the Lady Bulldogs head into the postseason, they are set in their lineup and working on minor details before the Western A Divisional Tournament begins on Wednesday.

May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

School district receives tech, sports donations

School district gets donations for technology, sports programs

May 19, 2021 1 a.m.

School board thanks teachers, honors outgoing board members

School board thanks teachers, honors outgoing board members

Wednesday, May 12

Rev. Dr. Roald Amund Kindem
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Rev. Dr. Roald Amund Kindem

Rev. Dr. Roald Amund Kindem

Glacier Symphony and Chorale presents virtual spring concerts
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Glacier Symphony and Chorale presents virtual spring concerts

Glacier Symphony and Chorale presents virtual spring concerts

Gail Marie Blakeley (Brown)
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Gail Marie Blakeley (Brown)

Gail Marie Blakeley (Brown)

Carol Louise Newbury and Frank Junior Newbury
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Carol Louise Newbury and Frank Junior Newbury

Carol Louise Newbury and Frank Junior Newbury

Whitefish girls track wins Top Ten, CFalls Invite
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish girls track wins Top Ten, CFalls Invite

Whitefish girls track wins Top Ten, CFalls Invite

May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Police Calls: A ‘squatty’ lady might be peddling puppies

Police Calls: A ‘squatty’ lady might be peddling puppies

May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Looking Back for May 12

Looking Back for May 12

May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Glacier Twins down Riverdogs, Missoula Eagles

Glacier Twins down Riverdogs, Missoula Eagles

Lady Bulldog tennis tramples CFalls, Glacier
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Lady Bulldog tennis tramples CFalls, Glacier

Lady Bulldog tennis tramples CFalls, Glacier

Bulldogs split tennis duals, head into final week in regular season
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Bulldogs split tennis duals, head into final week in regular season

Bulldogs split tennis duals, head into final week in regular season

Improving short game can improve scoring
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Improving short game can improve scoring

Improving short game can improve scoring

May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Kudos to Whitefish for climate plan

Kudos to Whitefish for climate plan

Charles Garretson
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Charles Garretson

Charles Garretson

Council waives fee for proposed zone change for Kalispell Avenue
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Council waives fee for proposed zone change for Kalispell Avenue

Council waives fee for proposed zone change for Kalispell Avenue

Day of Giving generates financial support for nonprofits
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Day of Giving generates financial support for nonprofits

Day of Giving generates financial support for nonprofits

May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Montana Chamber says governors return-to-work plan gives businesses boost of confidence

Montana Chamber says governors return-to-work plan gives businesses boost of confidence

County commissioners give OK for lake name change
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

County commissioners give OK for lake name change

County commissioners give OK for lake name change

Boat inspections at Whitefish Lake down slightly last year
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Boat inspections at Whitefish Lake down slightly last year

Boat inspections at Whitefish Lake down slightly last year

May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Support needed for bill critical to local journalism’s future

Support needed for bill critical to local journalism’s future

Cynthia Dunne “Cindy” Babon
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Cynthia Dunne “Cindy” Babon

Cynthia Dunne “Cindy” Babon

Council sets public hearing on extending services south of city limits
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Council sets public hearing on extending services south of city limits

Council holds public hearing on extending services, annexing to south

May 12, 2021 midnight

Legals for May, 12 2021

Monday, May 10

Whitefish no longer able to enforce mask mandate, still urges businesses to require masks
May 10, 2021 11 a.m.

Whitefish no longer able to enforce mask mandate, still urges businesses to require masks

Whitefish no longer able to enforce mask mandate, still urges businesses to require masks

Wednesday, May 5

McGrew, Losleben elected to rural fire board
May 5, 2021 8 a.m.

McGrew, Losleben elected to rural fire board

McGrew, Losleben elected to rural fire board

Bennetts, Lengacher elected to school board
May 5, 2021 7:50 a.m.

Bennetts, Lengacher elected to school board

Bennetts, Lengacher elected to school board

Jacqueline (Jacki) Nasset Chestnut
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Jacqueline (Jacki) Nasset Chestnut

Jacqueline (Jacki) Nasset Chestnut

Explore Whitefish partners with organizations to promote responsible recreation
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Explore Whitefish partners with organizations to promote responsible recreation

Explore Whitefish partners with organization to promote responsible recreation

Newton honored for teaching sport she loves
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Newton honored for teaching sport she loves

Newton honored for teaching sport she loves

Duane Burl Hagadone
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Duane Burl Hagadone

Duane Burl Hagadone

Whitefish explores mandatory curbside recycling
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish explores mandatory curbside recycling

Whitefish explores mandatory curbside recycling

Off-beat comedy hits stage May 8-9
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Off-beat comedy hits stage May 8-9

The Whitefish Theatre Co. presents the wistful and off-beat comedy “Things Being What They Are” on May 8 and 9.

City asks court to dismiss open meeting lawsuit after housing program voided
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

City asks court to dismiss open meeting lawsuit after housing program voided

After the ordinance at the center of a lawsuit was rendered null by a bill passed in the state Legislature, the City of Whitefish is asking that the suit in Flathead County District Court be dismissed.

Strong relationships saving grace in difficult legislative session
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Strong relationships saving grace in difficult legislative session

Strong relationships saving grace in difficult legislative session

May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Police Calls: Goats at large on second street

Police Calls: Goats at large on second street

Improve golf stroke by closing eyes
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Improve golf stroke by closing eyes

Improve golf stroke by closing eyes

May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Reasons to annex limited

Reasons to annex limited

Bulldog state qualifying times, PRs keep on coming
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Bulldog state qualifying times, PRs keep on coming

May matters — that’s the motto that the Whitefish track and field team has carried with them all season and now the month is here.

May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Twins notch early-season wins

Twins notch early-season wins

Looking Back for May 5
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Looking Back for May 5

Looking Back for May 5

May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

FVCC to hold graduation ceremony on May 7

FVCC to hold graduation ceremony on May 7

Funds being raised for Whitefish’s Bill Hill after rare cancer diagnosis
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Funds being raised for Whitefish’s Bill Hill after rare cancer diagnosis

Funds being raised for Whitefish’s Bill Hill after rare cancer diagnosis

Volunteer lake monitoring program keeps watch over region’s water bodies
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Volunteer lake monitoring program keeps watch over region’s water bodies

Volunteer lake monitoring program keeps watch over region’s water bodies

Voting begins for Best of Whitefish
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Voting begins for Best of Whitefish

Voting begins for Best of Whitefish

U.S. News ranks Whitefish High School No. 2 in Montana
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

U.S. News ranks Whitefish High School No. 2 in Montana

U.S. News ranks Whitefish High School No. 2 in Montana

Whitefish boys go 3-0 defeating CFalls, Bitterroot teams
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish boys go 3-0 defeating CFalls, Bitterroot teams

Whitefish boys go 3-0 defeating CFalls, Bitterroot teams

Whitefish girls team continues strong performance
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Whitefish girls team continues strong performance

Whitefish girls team continues strong performance

May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Hospitals use exercise to test emergency communications

Hospitals use exercise to test emergency communications

Legislature passes bills aimed at school-bus safety
May 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Legislature passes bills aimed at school-bus safety

Two bills aimed at improving the safety of school buses — and inspired by a collision that severely injured a 6-year-old girl north of Whitefish — have passed the Montana Legislature with overwhelming support.

May 5, 2021 midnight

Legals for May, 5 2021

Saturday, May 1

Zinke confirms he's running for Montana's U.S. House seat
May 1, 2021 8 a.m.

Zinke confirms he's running for Montana's U.S. House seat

Former congressman and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Friday that he's running for Montana's newly awarded U.S. House seat.