Sunday, October 31
PHOTO GALLERY: Trick or Treat
Hundreds of children and adults in costume paraded down Central Avenue Sunday afternoon to trick-or-treat at businesses for Halloween.
Thursday, October 28
Covid surge pushes Kalispell hospital over capacity
Logan Health opened its temporary alternate care unit this week as a mounting number of Covid-19 patients continues to tax the Kalispell hospital’s bed capacity.
Whitefish couple makes large donation to Montana Tech nursing program
The gift from Dave and Sherry Lesar, who live part-time in Whitefish, is the largest single gift in the history of the university, Chancellor Les Cook said Monday.
Wednesday, October 27
Loss to Polson won't stop Dogs as playoffs begin
Whitefish carried a slight lead into halftime and again early in the third quarter, but Polson made more plays as the clock wound down in the game to defeat the Bulldogs 38-24 in Whitefish Friday night.
Bonnie Upton
Bonnie Upton
Arlene Curtis
Arlene Curtis
Hazel M. Bowerman
Hazel M. Bowerman
Jane Fishel
Jane Fishel
Grant helps music school expand its instrument library
Grant helps music school expand its instrument library
About affordable housing
About affordable housing
Whitefish volleyball falls to Ronan, Polson
The Lady Bulldogs came up short against Ronan on Tuesday, Oct. 19 and then had another tough night versus Polson on Thursday.
Bulldog runners Genovese, Henson, Cooke finish season with All-state honors
At the Montana State Cross Country Championships Saturday in Missoula, Whitefish runners performed nearing season-best finishes to put an exclamation mark on the 2021 season.
Whitefish advances to State A soccer championship for fifth-straight year
The Bulldogs entered into their semifinal playoff game Saturday with a focus of playing clean, precise soccer while making close to zero mistakes — and that’s exactly what they accomplished with a 3-0 win over Park.
Lady Bulldogs’ state title pursuit stopped up by Billings Central in semis
From the score alone Billings Central’s 5-1 win over Whitefish in the girls soccer semifinal game Saturday looks like a one-sided affair, but rarely a final score tells the whole story.
Committee advocating for trail connection along river
The city's bicycle and pedestrian path advisory committee is advocating that the missing piece of the path along the Whitefish River be completed.
Food bank starts game processing program again
Food bank starts game processing program again
Roberto Gutierrez III
Roberto Gutierrez III
Citizens group forms in opposition to proposed housing development
A group of community members has come together in response to the proposed Mountain Gateway development project at the base of Big Mountain.
Spots available in FVSEF youth ski programs
Spots available in FVSEF youth ski programs
Ask people what they want
Ask people what they want
Past due for a connected bike path
Past due for a connected bike path
Heath department holds COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Due to an influx of community interest and limited staff capacity, the Flathead City-County Health Department is administering the COVID-19 vaccine by appointment only at the Flathead County Fairgrounds on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WSD reviews suicide prevention resources available in schools
In response to recent teen suicides in the Flathead Valley, Whitefish School District is reviewing their suicide prevention programs and resources.
Police Calls: Dog locks owner out of car
Police Calls: Dog locks owner out of car
Experience matters
Experience matters
Volume of comments pushes planning board decision on large housing project
Arim Mountain Gateway LLC is requesting a planned unit development that would allow for the construction of 318 housing units on 32.7 acres on the north side of Big Mountain Road and East Lakeshore Drive intersection.
Council rejects hotel for U.S. 93, approves another on Central Ave.
Council rejected a proposal for a hotel just off U.S. Highway 93 on the south end of town, and then later that night approved a boutique hotel planned on Central Avenue.
Helen Ann Noffsinger Green Clark
Helen Ann Noffsinger Green Clark
Greens in great shape even with increased play
Greens in great shape even with increased play
Legals for October, 27 2021
Friday, October 22
Climate group holds recycling webinar
Climate Smart Glacier Country is holding its final webinar in the virtual series “Beyond Recycling: Making Zero Waste Work” on Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Wednesday, October 20
Municipal Judge William Hileman, longtime attorney, dies
Whitefish Municipal Judge William Hileman spent four years serving in the judge position and at the time of his death was seeking reelection. The City of Whitefish announced his death in a release Wednesday.
WLGC wrapping up a busy year
WLGC wrapping up a busy year
Owens endorses Riter, Caltabiano
Owens endorses Riter, Caltabiano
Glacier Symphony and Chorale returns to in-person concerts, celebrates 25 years with director
Glacier Symphony and Chorale returns to in-person concerts, celebrates 25 years with director
Election 2021: Meet council candidate Andy Feury
Andy Feury
Election 2021: Meet council candidate Ben Davis
Ben Davis
Election 2021: Meet council candidate Giuseppe Caltabiano
Giuseppe “Gman” Caltabiano
Election 2021: Meet council candidate Judy Hessellund
Judy Hessellund
Election 2021: Meet council candidate Kristen Riter
Kristen Riter
Election 2021: Meet council candidate Phil Boland
Phil Boland
Election 2021: Meet council candidate Terry Petersen
Terry Petersen
Election 2021: Meet council candidate Vincent Dell’Omo
Vincent Dell’Omo
Thank you for support of race
Thank you for support of race
Whitefish deserves better housing options
Whitefish deserves better housing options
Dr. Bruce C. McIntyre
Dr. Bruce C. McIntyre
Vote Feury, Davis, Boland
Vote Feury, Davis, Boland
Afro-pop trio brings high-energy concert to Whitefish
Afro-pop trio brings high-energy concert to Whitefish
Stack Financial named to list of top advisors
Stack Financial named to list of top advisors
Hall-Halliburton Foundation makes $100,000 donation to Whitefish Legacy Partners
Hall-Halliburton Foundation makes $100,000 donation to Whitefish Legacy Partners
Vote to renew Whitefish resort tax
Vote to renew Whitefish resort tax
Vote Ben Davis for City Council
Vote Ben Davis for City Council
Police Calls: Eggs thrown at a boat
Police Calls: Eggs thrown at a boat
Mountain Gateway residential and commercial development goes before planning board
Mountain Gateway residential and commercial development goes before planning board
Role of Council is to listen
Role of Council is to listen
Carol Ann Ost
Carol Ann Ost
Reginald “Reggie” McMurdo
Reginald “Reggie” McMurdo
Whitefish Schools keep mask requirement for grades K-6
Whitefish Schools keep mask requirement for K-6
Great Fish raises $4.2 million for nonprofits
Great Fish raises $4.2 million to nonprofits
Voters to decide extension of resort tax
Voters to decide extension of resort tax
Annual ski swap Nov. 6
Anual ski swap Nov. 6
Voting for Caltabiano
Voting for Caltabiano
Whitefish gets seat on county health board
Whitefish gets seat on county health board
Whitefish girls show goal scoring strength in playoff game
By the end of the first half, Whitefish had scored eight goals and their system of play was clicking on all cylinders against Loyola Sacred Heart in the first-round playoff game Saturday.
Bulldogs storm through first-round playoff game with Corvallis
It took the Bulldogs a few minutes to settle into their first-round playoff game on Saturday at Smith Fields, but once they did Corvallis had little chance of knocking off the top-ranked Whitefish team.
CFalls upsets Whitefish, handing Bulldogs first loss of season
With just 3 minutes remaining in the game Friday night, the undefeated Whitefish Bulldogs found themselves down by 2 points with the ball in their hands and a home crowd screaming their name.
Whitefish cross country boys 2nd, girls 4th at Western A Fall Classic
The Whitefish cross country teams competed well at the Western A divisional race on Saturday in Dillon.
Whitefish volleyball takes down Stillwater, battles in Butte tournament
The Whitefish volleyball team got another win for the season when they defeated Stillwater Christian in three sets on Tuesday, Oct. 12.
Legals for October, 20 2021
Monday, October 18
Forest Service approves large project near Tally Lake
Forest Service approves large project near Tally Lake
Longtime hunter education teacher remembered fondly
Longtime hunter education teacher remembered fondly
Wednesday, October 13
Career twist led Muldown principal to role in administration
New Muldown principal hopes to support, encourage all students
Bulldogs stay undefeated heading into first-round playoff
In Thursday’s senior night match against Bigfork, the Bulldogs were feeling the effects of playing four games in eight days to close out regular season play.
Whitefish girls rout Polson, Bigfork to close regular season
Whitefish senior Emma Barron put together two more hat-trick performances last week as the Lady Bulldogs defeated Polson 10-2 and Bigfork 7-1 in the final week of regular season play.
Whitefish football finds rhythm in 2nd half, downs Libby
The Bulldogs only had nine plays for five yards throughout the entire first half as Libby controlled the ball, but through the final two quarters Whitefish unfolded a different story.
Whitefish runners use unique Helena meet to prep for conference, state championships
The Whitefish cross country team was able to test its competitive strength individually and as a team at the Helena 7-on-7 meet held Thursday at Bill Roberts Golf Course in Helena.
Volleyball loses on the road in Libby
The Whitefish volleyball team continued to struggle on the court this week when the Bulldogs lost in three sets to the Loggers in Libby on Tuesday, Oct. 5.
City Council meets Oct. 18
City Council meets Oct. 18
Hospital earns awards from state association
Hospital earns award from state association
Ronald Gene Tucker
Ronald Gene Tucker
WTC holds auditions for 'The Siegel'
WTC holds auditions for 'The Siegel'
What does Whitefish deserve?
What does Whitefish deserve?
Leonard Howke
Leonard Howke
Five WHS musicians selected for all-state ensembles
After a rigorous audition process, five students from Whitefish High School have been selected for the Montana All-state music ensembles in band, choir, and orchestra.
Council says it plans to work on corridor plan before final adoption
City Council approved a resolution of intent to adopt the plan, saying it will work on any needed adjustments to the plan in the coming weeks before a final vote on it scheduled for Dec. 6.
Golf course nearing end of season
Golf course nearing end of season
Looking Back: First phase of expansion on The Big outlined by the resort
Looking Back: First phase of expansion on The Big outlined by the resort
Police Calls: Malfunctioning traffic light backs up traffic
Police Calls: Malfunctioning traffic light backs up traffic
Abortion at a crossroads
Pregnancies and human life are older than recorded time, and so, it follows, are abortions.
Food bank launches donation drive for kids food
The food bank is launching its second annual fall food drive, Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat!.
Republicans are failing on workforce housing
Republicans are failing on workforce housing
Housing price controls don’t produce affordable housing
Housing price controls don’t produce affordable housing
Looking to deny project, Council pushes decision on Highway 93 hotel
City Council last week voted to postpone a decision on a hotel proposed for just off U.S. Highway 93 after some Councilors raised concerns about the project.
Legals for October, 13 2021
Friday, October 8
Ski resort sets season pass sales record, again
Whitefish Mountain Resort set a new record for season pass sales for the upcoming ski season.
Thursday, October 7
Whitefish man among those suing following train derailment
An Illinois law firm filed lawsuits Monday against Amtrak and BNSF Railway on behalf of seven passengers who were on an Amtrak train when it derailed in north-central Montana late last month, killing three and injuring dozens of others.
Resort CEO Dan Graves to retire at end of winter season
Resort CEO Dan Graves to retire at end of season
Wednesday, October 6
Bulldog runners complete fastest race at home invite
Bulldog runners complete fastest race at home invite
In tie vote, Council rejects moratorium on new vacation rentals
In tie vote, Council rejects moratorium on new vacation rentals
Police Calls: Bear "just chillin'" at construction site
Police Calls: Bear "just chillin'" at construction site
What’s the vision for housing in Whitefish?
What’s the vision for housing in Whitefish?
Great Northern beer returns to shelves after year-plus hiatus
The most popular Great Northern Brewing Company beers, Wild Huckleberry and the Going to the Sun IPA, are being produced again with several more of the favorites potentially in the works.
Rally in Whitefish part of national marches for reproductive rights
Rally in Whitefish part of national marches for reproductive rights
Saying property is better as long-term housing, Council denies land use request
Saying property is better as long-term housing, Council denies land use request
Covid cases stress Logan Health bed capacity
Covid cases stress Logan Health bed capacity
Q&A session planned for Big Mountain Road project
Q&A session planned for Big Mountain Road project
Prescribed fires planned across Flathead National Forest
Prescribed fires planned across Flathead National Forest
Plan would reconfigure highway through downtown
Plan would reconfigure highway through downtown
Whitefish Theatre Company announces ‘Now and Then’
Whitefish Theatre Company announces ‘Now and Then’
Stay Tuned: Never too old
Stay Tuned: Never too old
Recent hotel proposals are not for the community
Recent hotel proposals are not for the community
Jeff Gregg
Jeff Gregg
Whitefish tops rival CFalls in stoppage time
With just two minutes remaining in the game the Columbia Falls Wildkats had tied the score at 2-2 after Whitefish was out front throughout the entire second half.
Menicke’s 5 goals send Columbia Falls packing
Whitefish senior Gabe Menicke had a hat trick by the 57th minute in the rivalry game against Columbia Falls on Saturday, but he wasn’t done there.
Smith, Whitefish boys golf finish second at state
Smith, Whitefish boys golf finish second at state
Whitefish volleyball comes away with homecoming win
Whitefish volleyball comes away with homecoming win
Whitefish High School Homecoming 2021 photos
Whitefish High School Homecoming 2021 photos
Ronan no match for 6-0 Bulldogs
It didn’t take long for Whitefish to put numbers up on the scoreboard and the Bulldogs hardly let off the gas throughout the entire game on Friday night at Whitefish High School.
Legals for October, 6 2021
Monday, October 4
Smoke from prescribed burns near resort expected to be visible
Smoke from prescribed burns near resort expected to be visible
Health department holds flu vaccine clinic Oct. 6
Health department holds flu vaccine clinic Oct. 6
Friday, October 1
Open burning season begins today
Fall open burning season begins today, Oct. 1, and runs through Nov. 30. No burning permit is required, but you must comply with air quality regulations.
Flathead march for reproductive rights planned in Whitefish
A number of anti-reproductive health laws are set to take effect in Montana today, Oct. 1, and in response, on Saturday, Oct. 2, five communities across Montana will be hosting marches to defend reproductive rights — the Flathead Valley, Helena, Billings, Great Falls and Missoula.
