Stories for May 2024

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Wednesday, May 29

Todd Allen Sampson 55
May 29, 2024 3:25 a.m.

Todd Allen Sampson 55

Todd Allen Sampson of Glendive died on May 17, 2024 at the age of 55.

Safe streets for all taking action with events next week
May 29, 2024 2:10 a.m.

Safe streets for all taking action with events next week

There will be two opportunities to engage with the city of Whitefish’s Safe Streets for All Action Plan next week: Walk n’ Roll on Tuesday, June 4th, and a city open house on Wednesday, June 5th.

May 29, 2024 2 a.m.

May 29 letters to the editor: Blackfoot Clearwater stewardship

The BCSA will increase Wilderness, protect the Blackfoot and Clearwater Rivers, and promote sustainable recreation.

Student Art: ‘Pieces of Planet’ by Maeve Ingelfinger
May 29, 2024 1 a.m.

Student Art: ‘Pieces of Planet’ by Maeve Ingelfinger

The art featured above is called “Pieces of Planet” and is a four section painting study with acrylic, watercolor, ink and oil painting by Whitefish High School senior Maeve Ingelfinger in the WHS Art 2: Advanced Art class.

May 29, 2024 1 a.m.

City Council preview for June 3, 2024

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

Whitefish pays tribute on Memorial Day
May 29, 2024 1 a.m.

Whitefish pays tribute on Memorial Day

Whitefish's Lion Mountain VFW Post 276 held its annual Memorial Day celebrations on Monday, May 27, 2024.

Dorvall signs with Caroll College
May 29, 2024 1 a.m.

Dorvall signs with Caroll College

Whitefish High School’s Jackson Dorvall signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Carroll College in Helena.

May 29, 2024 1 a.m.

Walk N' Roll Whitefish

Connect Whitefish is kicking off a summer long campaign to walk, bike, or roll to downtown Whitefish.

Voices raised for Spring Choir Concert
May 29, 2024 1 a.m.

Voices raised for Spring Choir Concert

The Whitefish Middle School Choir and the Whitefish High School’s Choir, Treble Choir and Concert Choir treated the audience to a lovely Spring Choir Concert at the Performing Arts Center on May 21, 2024.

History - Looking Back: High school golfers place in state tournament
May 29, 2024 1 a.m.

History - Looking Back: High school golfers place in state tournament

Twenty-two additional parking meters were installed on lower Central Avenue, between Railway Street and First Street.

May 29, 2024 1 a.m.

Police Calls: ‘The issue isn’t the bear, it’s the people…’

Two vehicles backing out of separate driveways bumped into each other on Salmon Run.

May 29, 2024 12:15 a.m.

Legals for May 29, 2024

Legals for May 29, 2024.

The Springs expansion heads to Council with stamp of approval
May 29, 2024 midnight

The Springs expansion heads to Council with stamp of approval

The Whitefish Community Development Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a proposed expansion at The Springs senior living community.

May 29, 2024 midnight

Vote on Whitefish airport hangar proposal grounded, for now

After over an hour of discussion, the Whitefish Community Development Board postponed its vote on a conditional use permit for a hangar on public land near the city airport.

Whitefish girls place second, boys third at state track meet
May 29, 2024 midnight

Whitefish girls place second, boys third at state track meet

Carson Krack was more than busy at the Class A State Track and Field Championships; he was dominant. Whitefish finished third as a team behind Corvallis and Columbia Falls.

Whitefish senior Zonich to study for coaching career at Clemson
May 29, 2024 midnight

Whitefish senior Zonich to study for coaching career at Clemson

Whitefish High School senior Raymond Zonich soon will be heading to Clemson University in upstate South Carolina, and he seems more than ready for the change.

May 29, 2024 midnight

Legals for May, 29 2024

Judith Ann Schroeder, 80
May 29, 2024 midnight

Judith Ann Schroeder, 80

Judith "Judy" Ann Schroeder passed away on May 21, 2024 in Columbia Falls at the age of 80.

Whitefish boys finish third at state tennis
May 29, 2024 midnight

Whitefish boys finish third at state tennis

The Whitefish boys placed third and the girls placed seventh at the MHSA State A Tennis Championships at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell on May 23-24.

Tuesday, May 28

Graduating senior Araya Nieves paves her own path
May 28, 2024 10:50 p.m.

Graduating senior Araya Nieves paves her own path

When Whitefish Independent High School Senior Araya Nieves walks across the stage on May 30th, it means more to her than the traditional high school student.

May 28, 2024 7:40 p.m.

The Chairlift: The heart of community

A seemingly unremarkable experience during a recent trip to Stevensville in the Bitterroot Valley sparked thoughts of what community character really means and what is at its heart. It all started when I overheard brief conversations in a convenience store.

Monday, May 27

WMS musicians take the stage for Spring Concert
May 27, 2024 12:30 p.m.

WMS musicians take the stage for Spring Concert

Young musicians from Whitefish Middle School's band and orchestra finished out the year strong at their respective Spring Concerts.

May 27, 2024 3:05 a.m.

Free public Spring River Safety Workshop

Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA) announces a free Spring River Safety Workshop for the public to kick-off the 2024 float season. Leading experts from North Valley Search & Rescue and Glacier Raft Company will help get you ready for the water.

Saturday, May 25

Whitefish Community Foundation awards $120,000 grant for affordable housing
May 25, 2024 3:35 p.m.

Whitefish Community Foundation awards $120,000 grant for affordable housing

Whitefish Community Foundation recently awarded a $120,000 grant to the Northwest Montana Community Land Trust (NWMTCLT) for the acquisition of four affordable homes in Whitefish.

Friday, May 24

Flathead County closes fairgrounds grandstand due to safety concerns
May 24, 2024 noon

Flathead County closes fairgrounds grandstand due to safety concerns

Safety concerns have forced the closure of the main seating structures in the arena at the Flathead County Fairgrounds and pushed events to alternate venues for the time being.

Northwest Montana 2024 state Legislature primary voter guide
May 24, 2024 midnight

Northwest Montana 2024 state Legislature primary voter guide

Ahead of Montana’s June 4 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.

Thursday, May 23

May 23, 2024 midnight

Submission window open for Whitefish Review

The Whitefish Review literary journal is accepting submissions for its annual humor writing prize, which offers $1,000 to the winning piece.

Bulldog Bond: Whitefish’s Kelch, Hunt built tennis chemistry
May 23, 2024 midnight

Bulldog Bond: Whitefish’s Kelch, Hunt built tennis chemistry

Whitefish’s Mason Kelch and Dane Hunt do nearly everything together.

Wednesday, May 22

Cathleen “Cathy” Susan Willmeno, 62
May 22, 2024 5:10 a.m.

Cathleen “Cathy” Susan Willmeno, 62

Cathleen “Cathy” Susan Willmeno died May 8, 2024, in Kalispell, MT.

Harvey H. Fredericksen, 93
May 22, 2024 3:05 a.m.

Harvey H. Fredericksen, 93

Harvey H. Fredericksen of Columbia Falls passed away on May 12, 2024 at the age of 93. A celebration of life is to be held at a future date. To send online condolences, please visit www.columbiamortuary.com.

Lyndon John Slater, 44
May 22, 2024 2:10 a.m.

Lyndon John Slater, 44

Lyndon John Slater passed away on May 9, 2024 in Kalispell at the age of 44.

Riley Brown signs letter of intent
May 22, 2024 1 a.m.

Riley Brown signs letter of intent

Riley Brown signed a letter of intent to attend Carson-Newman University in Tennessee to compete with the Eagle Angler Bass Fishing Team.

Whitefish to ask voters if council could receive compensation
May 22, 2024 1 a.m.

Whitefish to ask voters if council could receive compensation

On May 6, the Whitefish City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that will allow voters to opt to change the city charter.

Hill eyes bright future through camera lens
May 22, 2024 1 a.m.

Hill eyes bright future through camera lens

Move-in day on the campus of the University of Montana is on August 20 and Whitefish High School senior Zach Hill is excited for the adventure.

May 22, 2024 1 a.m.

Police Calls: Man in sleeping bag causes unrest

A caller was unsure how to get a disruptive friend to leave.

Looking Back: Fourteen-year-old Costain wins in Utah
May 22, 2024 1 a.m.

Looking Back: Fourteen-year-old Costain wins in Utah

Children who live less than three miles from school would not receive school bus services during the 1974 school year.

Whitefish Marathon sees record number of finishers
May 22, 2024 1 a.m.

Whitefish Marathon sees record number of finishers

Nearly 1,110 finishers crossed the finish line of the sold-out Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Powered by Hammer Nutrition on Saturday, May 18, 2024, establishing a new record for the long-standing event.

A sensational Whitefish High School Spring Concert
May 22, 2024 1 a.m.

A sensational Whitefish High School Spring Concert

The Whitefish High School’s concert band, wind ensemble, and orchestra joined forces at the Spring Concert May 14, 2024.

Student Art: ‘Red Orange’ by Aspen Yaeck
May 22, 2024 1 a.m.

Student Art: ‘Red Orange’ by Aspen Yaeck

The art featured above is called “Red Orange” and is a painting by Whitefish High School senior Aspen Yaeck in the WHS Art 2: Advanced Art class.

Krack and Zetooney shine at Divisionals
May 22, 2024 midnight

Krack and Zetooney shine at Divisionals

Whitefish's boys and girls track and field teams finished second at the Western A Divisional Track and Field Championships at Columbia Falls on Friday and Saturday, May 17-18. The Bulldogs featured perhaps the most impressive multi-event winners on this side of the state.

May 22, 2024 midnight

May 22 letters to the editor: on Reiger and violence

If you listen to Tim Sheehy and Matt Regier you would think the sky is falling.

Roger Lane Doney, 87
May 22, 2024 midnight

Roger Lane Doney, 87

Roger Lane Doney, Oct. 28, 1936-May 13,2024.

May 22, 2024 midnight

Montana-made spirits featured at festival in Whitefish

Hosted by the Montana Distillers Guild the event is from 5-9 p.m. at Grouse Mountain Lodge.

May 22, 2024 midnight

Whitefish ends season at state baseball tournament

Whitefish fell in two games at the Montana State Baseball Tournament on Thursday and Friday, May 16-17.

Tuesday, May 21

May 21, 2024 11:05 a.m.

In a Nutshell: Striving for healthy nonprofit work environments

Earlier this month, Land to Hand MT, in partnership with the North Valley Food Bank (NVFB), hosted the Let's Be Bold event organized by the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce.

Monday, May 20

Community engagement sessions scheduled for Whitefish High School bond proposal
May 20, 2024 9:10 p.m.

Community engagement sessions scheduled for Whitefish High School bond proposal

School District to discuss September 17 vote of two separate bonds for academic expansions and Athletic Improvements

The Whitefish School District will conduct seven community engagement meetings to provide information and answer questions regarding the proposed Whitefish High School (WHS) Academic Expansion and Athletic Improvement concepts.

May 20, 2024 2:45 p.m.

Memorial Day ceremonies

Whitefish's Lion Mountain VFW Post 276 as well as the United Veterans of the Flathead Valley and VFW Post 2522 will host various Memorial Day events.

Sunday, May 19

May 19, 2024 5:20 p.m.

Local government review on June primary ballot

The local government review is an opportunity for citizens to review their city's power and form of government and to make recommendations for improvements in their structure of government.

The Montana Free Press 2024 election guide for statewide and federal offices
May 19, 2024 midnight

The Montana Free Press 2024 election guide for statewide and federal offices

Answers here were solicited from candidates via a written questionnaire conducted by Montana Free Press in April 2024. Responses were limited to 1,000 characters and edited lightly for punctuation and spelling. Candidates were asked to focus on the positives their service would bring the state instead of making rhetorical attacks on their opponents. Responses have not been exhaustively fact-checked. The 2024 primary election, where voters will pick each political party's nominee to advance to the General Election, will be held Tuesday, June 4. The 2024 general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Saturday, May 18

Gears up: ribbon cut on Gear Head Project
May 18, 2024 9:35 p.m.

Gears up: ribbon cut on Gear Head Project

Whitefish High School and Stumptown Art Studio held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday to celebrate that the gears are finally ‘up’ on the permanent art installation located at the High School.

Whitefish Theatre Co. closes season with 'Death By Design”
May 18, 2024 9:05 p.m.

Whitefish Theatre Co. closes season with 'Death By Design”

The Whitefish Theatre Company is excited to present the hilarious who-dunnit comedy “Death By Design” by Robert Urbinati as their final show of the 2023-2024 season.

Glacier National Park plows at Oberlin Bend
May 18, 2024 7:10 a.m.

Glacier National Park plows at Oberlin Bend

Glacier National Park Plow crews are now at Oberlin Bend, after spending a couple of days clearing snow this week on lower sections of the highway so they could get back to heavy equipment that was trapped by avalanches at Rim Rocks.

Friday, May 17

A flying start for scholarship mentorship program
May 17, 2024 11:05 a.m.

A flying start for scholarship mentorship program

To date, WEF Scholarship Mentors estimate they have met with 60 students since the program’s inception in January. They have contributed nearly 200 volunteer hours.

Thursday, May 16

Whitefish qualifies 11 for State A tennis
May 16, 2024 2:28 p.m.

Whitefish qualifies 11 for State A tennis

Mason Kelch and Dane Hunt defeated Whitefish teammates Buren Brust and Jesse Burrough in the Northwest A divisional boys doubles championship match, as both duos earned a spot at the state tournament Wednesday.

Wednesday, May 15

May 15, 2024 4:30 p.m.

Whitefish ‘Schools Rock’ party this week

The Whitefish Education Foundation invites the public to attend the third annual Whitefish Schools Rock party on May 23 at the Moose Lodge in Whitefish.

May 15, 2024 4:10 a.m.

May 15 letters to the editor

The Flathead County Commissioners serve for 6 years and in the next 6 years we will be dealing with some big issues.

Barbara Ree Saunders, 95
May 15, 2024 1:10 a.m.

Barbara Ree Saunders, 95

Barbara Ree Saunders lost her year and half battle with cancer on May 10th. She passed peacefully at home with lots of love surrounding her.

Steven C. Bryson, 73
May 15, 2024 1:05 a.m.

Steven C. Bryson, 73

Steven C. Bryson, 73, passed away unexpectedly but comfortably in his home the morning of March 30th.

May 15, 2024 1 a.m.

Legacy Homes program may see changes to fee in lieu option

The Whitefish City Council approved a conditional use permit for a 21-apartment project after adding a condition requiring the developer to build deed restricted units, per the Legacy Homes program, rather than pay a fee in lieu.

May 15, 2024 1 a.m.

Police Calls: Spiteful parker rips off wiper blade

A brand new water heater was reported stolen off a construction site on Labrie Drive.

Looking Back: City councilor said she was ‘spinning her wheels’
May 15, 2024 1 a.m.

Looking Back: City councilor said she was ‘spinning her wheels’

Cash, liquor and checks were stolen when the Whitefish Golf Club was burglarized. Whitefish police and the resident sheriff’s deputy apprehended two adults and one juvenile soon after the incident occurred.

May 15, 2024 1 a.m.

Council votes to proceed with permit for Riverbend-Miles Trail section

At the Whitefish City Council meeting last week, sixteen members of the public spoke in support of completing the Riverbend-Miles portion of the Whitefish River Trail.

Local historian keeps stories alive
May 15, 2024 1 a.m.

Local historian keeps stories alive

Gayle McCarron has served on the five-member Fortine/Trego Cemetery board for the last 16 years.

Student Art: ‘Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch - Oregon’ by  Colton Staley
May 15, 2024 1 a.m.

Student Art: ‘Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch - Oregon’ by Colton Staley

The art featured above is called "Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch - Oregon" and is a wool, needle felting landscape by Whitefish High School senior Colton Staley in the WHS Sculpture class.

The next generation of Alpine Theatre Project begins
May 15, 2024 midnight

The next generation of Alpine Theatre Project begins

For the last 20 years, co-founders of the Alpine Theatre Project Betsi Morrison and Luke Walrath have seen through 77 productions and brought countless artists to the valley.

May 15, 2024 midnight

Legals for May, 15 2024

Whitefish baseball edges Bigfork
May 15, 2024 midnight

Whitefish baseball edges Bigfork

Whitefish fended off a late rally by Bigfork for a 6-5 victory on Wednesday, May 8 in West Division baseball action. Michael Miller went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double in the victory.

Whitefish tennis wins three out of four against Hamilton, Corvallis
May 15, 2024 midnight

Whitefish tennis wins three out of four against Hamilton, Corvallis

The Whitefish boys tennis team picked up victories against Hamilton and Corvallis, while the girls won their matchup against Hamilton on Saturday, May 11.

Tuesday, May 14

Do-it-all senior Ainsley Scott to pursue nursing degree
May 14, 2024 5:50 p.m.

Do-it-all senior Ainsley Scott to pursue nursing degree

Ainsley Scott has a do-it-all attitude and a lot of momentum. The Whitefish High School Senior is set to graduate with the class of 2024 after being involved in anything and everything.

May 14, 2024 9:25 a.m.

Tis’ the season to be bear-aware

Whitefish Legacy Partners and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are partnering to offer free family-friendly bear-awareness presentations and a hiking event.

May 14, 2024 2:35 a.m.

Flathead Trails Fest celebrates outdoors

The second annual Flathead Trails Fest is set for Sunday, May 19 near Whitefish.

River Plan is back on track with new leadership
May 14, 2024 2 a.m.

River Plan is back on track with new leadership

The Comprehensive River Management Plan still has a pulse.

Monday, May 13

May 13, 2024 12:30 p.m.

Marathon and FishFest this Saturday

It's set to be a festive weekend with events to tun, shop, dine and dance the fish all day long.

Sunday, May 12

Robert Francis Prescott, 76
May 12, 2024 3:30 p.m.

Robert Francis Prescott, 76

Robert Francis Prescott passed on May 7 in Eureka at the age of 76. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. To send online condolences, please visit www.austinfh.com.

Rose Marie Carvey, 76
May 12, 2024 3:30 p.m.

Rose Marie Carvey, 76

Rose Marie Carvey of Eureka passed away on May 9, 2024. A memorial will be held June 1st at 2:00 on the back side of Sophie Lake, Eureka, MT. To send online condolences, please visit www.columbiamortuary.com.

May 12, 2024 3:30 p.m.

Spring in full swing at Glacier National Park

Sunny, warm skies during the day and stunning northern lights at night made this a great spring weekend at Glacier National Park. The road was open to vehicles to Avalanche Creek Trailhead, where it was a buzz of happy hikers and bikers.

Friday, May 10

Gianforte reiterates aggressive strategy for dousing wildfires during annual briefing
May 10, 2024 midnight

Gianforte reiterates aggressive strategy for dousing wildfires during annual briefing

Gov. Greg Gianforte reiterated his administration’s aggressive approach to fighting wildfires during an annual fire briefing in Helena on Wednesday.

Thursday, May 9

May storm improves outlook, but drought concerns persist for Montana
May 9, 2024 2 p.m.

May storm improves outlook, but drought concerns persist for Montana

This week’s widespread, wet storm has brought a measure of relief to parts of Montana reeling from one of the driest winters on record, but water managers say it’s too early to tell how much of that water will stick around to sustain streams, crops and forests through the hottest months of the year.

Wednesday, May 8

May 8, 2024 8 a.m.

School levy request approved

Whitefish School District voters on May 7 overwhelmingly approved an operational levy to fund teacher and staff salaries.

Yeats family places acreage east of Flathead River under easement
May 8, 2024 2 a.m.

Yeats family places acreage east of Flathead River under easement

A key parcel of farmland just east of the Flathead River has been placed under a conservation easement with the Flathead Land Trust.

May 8, 2024 2 a.m.

Dark money interests: May 8 letters to the editor

May 8 letters to editor

Looking Back: Eighteen-year-old pilot decides to ‘ride it out’
May 8, 2024 1 a.m.

Looking Back: Eighteen-year-old pilot decides to ‘ride it out’

Assistant County Sanitarian Al Schoenhuth made a presentation to the Whitefish City Council about surface sewage flowing into the Whitefish River.

Whitefish Community Center a gathering place for all
May 8, 2024 1 a.m.

Whitefish Community Center a gathering place for all

What was once a senior center is now the Whitefish Community Center and it is buzzing with activities for all ages.

Student Art: ‘Pretty Peaks in Glacier National Park’ by Mahalia Horton
May 8, 2024 1 a.m.

Student Art: ‘Pretty Peaks in Glacier National Park’ by Mahalia Horton

The art featured above is called “Pretty Peaks in Glacier National Park” and is a graphite drawing by Whitefish High School freshman Mahalia Horton in the WHS Introduction to Art class.

May 8, 2024 1 a.m.

Police Calls: Staying limber is not illegal

A man who has been stretching and doing toe touches in a parking lot on Seventh Street for years was asked to do his exercising across the street. The caller said although the man was doing nothing illegal, they were concerned about young girls in the area.

Meals on Wheels serves seniors from Whitefish Community Center
May 8, 2024 1 a.m.

Meals on Wheels serves seniors from Whitefish Community Center

The Whitefish Community Center has served as the Whitefish hub for the Meals on Wheels program for well over 20 years. Around 40 volunteers deliver about 50 meals each day in Whitefish. On weekends, the crew delivers another 25 to 30 frozen meals. The service area reaches south to Happy Valley, west to Skyles Lake and north to Whitefish Lake and Big Mountain Road.

Whitefish squares up podium trips at triangular
May 8, 2024 midnight

Whitefish squares up podium trips at triangular

Both the Whitefish boys and girls track team took second at the Mike Nicosia Cat/Dog/Viking Triangular on Tuesday, April 30.

Smokey Bear stolen from Tally Lake Ranger District
May 8, 2024 midnight

Smokey Bear stolen from Tally Lake Ranger District

Striking the Tally Lake Ranger District office in Kalispell on Sunday, thieves made off with an American icon.

May 8, 2024 midnight

Whitefish baseball notches wins over Browning, Troy

Florence-Carlton scored nine runs in the final two innings of its 12-1 victory over Whitefish on Tuesday, April 30. The Bulldogs were held to three hits in the loss.

May 8, 2024 midnight

Whitefish tennis wins big over Columbia Falls

Whitefish picked up the all important Cat-Dog rivalry win, as the boys and girls tennis teams defeated Columbia Falls handily on Tuesday, April 30.

Tuesday, May 7

Anita Phyllis Flint, 86
May 7, 2024 2:10 p.m.

Anita Phyllis Flint, 86

Anita Phyllis Flint, 86, passed on from this life April 17, 2024 at the Edgewood Memory Care facility in Kalispell.

The ecology behind sidewalk murals
May 7, 2024 1:45 p.m.

The ecology behind sidewalk murals

Advanced art students have spread out across downtown Whitefish to revitalize sidewalk murals that were painted above stormdrains in 2022. The murals show how local waterways are connected and bring attention to stormdrain pollution.

May 7, 2024 11:55 a.m.

Whitefish community blood drive at The Wave

The American Red Cross will host its spring Whitefish Community Blood Drive on Thursday, May 16 at The Wave.

Monday, May 6

The origin of the Sapa-Johnsrud baseball tournament
May 6, 2024 8:30 p.m.

The origin of the Sapa-Johnsrud baseball tournament

The Sapa-Johnsrud tournament marks the end of the regular season for Columbia Falls and Whitefish baseball, but many folks don't know the origin of the tournament or what it means to the communities.

May 6, 2024 4:25 p.m.

Mountain Climber Commuters call for support

To better support the transportation needs of the valley, Mountain Climber staff, along with the Transportation Advisory Committee, have developed a proposal to increase service between the cities of Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls. This proposal will require the hiring of four additional full-time drivers, which would also increase the service provided within the three cities, especially Whitefish and Columbia Falls.

Jeffrey Mortenson, 54
May 6, 2024 12:20 p.m.

Jeffrey Mortenson, 54

Jeffrey Mortenson, 54, of Kalispell, passed away on April 27, 2024. Jeff is survived by his mother, Rose Mortenson and son Hunter Mortenson. No services are scheduled at this time. Austin Funeral & Cremation Services in Whitefish is caring for the family.

Hospital Corner: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May 6, 2024 12:05 p.m.

Hospital Corner: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Spring brings a mixed bag of weather, along with the promise that summer is near. As we transition from the dark days of winter to the long, bright days of summer, May is a good time to prioritize our mental health through self-care.

Karl George Borchers, 86
May 6, 2024 11:25 a.m.

Karl George Borchers, 86

Karl George Borchers, age 86, passed away on April 17, 2024 at Kalispell Rehabilitation and Nursing, in Kalispell, MT.

Sunday, May 5

May 5, 2024 2:30 p.m.

Big Mountain Road pavement preservation project resumes

MDT announces start date for 2024 construction

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with Knife River, is expected to resume construction on Big Mountain Road north of Whitefish, beginning in early June. This year, work will occur between Smith Road and Glades Drive and include pavement overlay activities and additional digouts for sections of the road that are in need of repair.

May 5, 2024 2:05 p.m.

Family forestry expo this week offers hands-on learning

The Family Forestry Expo is an annual, weeklong event that offers hands-on learning about role forests play in our everyday lives. This year the Family Forestry Expo is May 6 through May 11 with the theme of “Forests-Landscapes of Many Uses.”

May 5, 2024 1:35 p.m.

Habitat Flathead seeks to engage more volunteers by providing free RV parking spots

Habitat Flathead is installing RV hook-ups in the yard behind their Kalispell ReStore to accommodate the Care-A-Vanners, who are crucial volunteers that travel from one Habitat home build site to the next in their own RVs at their own expense.

Karl George Borchers, 86
May 5, 2024 midnight

Karl George Borchers, 86

Karl George Borchers, age 86, passed away on April 17, 2024, at Kalispell Rehabilitation and Nursing, in Kalispell.

Robbin Mecelia Lee, 86
May 5, 2024 midnight

Robbin Mecelia Lee, 86

Robbin Mecelia (Chervenka) Lee, 86 of Columbia Falls, gracefully passed into her next great adventure into Jesus arms on April 21, 2024.

James 'Jim' Lee Fifield, 71
May 5, 2024 midnight

James 'Jim' Lee Fifield, 71

James "Jim" Lee Fifield, 71, Aug. 6, 1952-Jan. 26, 2024, passed away peacefully in his Troy, home.

Osweiler to hold camp at Legends July 20
May 5, 2024 midnight

Osweiler to hold camp at Legends July 20

High school and youth football players should circle July 20 on their calendars — Brock Osweiler is once again coming back to Kalispell to help with the Flathead Braves Football Camp.

Saturday, May 4

We’re not done yet: Over half a million to local nonprofits
May 4, 2024 1 p.m.

We’re not done yet: Over half a million to local nonprofits

At the Whitefish Community Foundation’s annual community grant awards celebration on May 2, $520,300 in grants and special awards were presented to 68 nonprofit organizations representing projects and programs in Bigfork, Browning, Columbia Falls, Eureka, Evergreen, Kalispell, Libby and Whitefish.

Thursday, May 2

Corinne Isabelle Lundgren, 94
May 2, 2024 7 a.m.

Corinne Isabelle Lundgren, 94

Corinne Isabelle Lundgren, 94, of Kalispell, Montana, passed away on April 27th, 2024.

Wednesday, May 1

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

Police Calls: Concrete blocks and dirt block roadways

A GMC rear ended a black VW and continued to drive away down Highway 93.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

City Council preview for May 6, 2024

Whitefish City Council meets on Tuesday, May 6, beginning at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall.

North Valley Music School celebrates groundbreaking ceremony
May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

North Valley Music School celebrates groundbreaking ceremony

The mood was upbeat when more than 50 people, some with shiny hard hats and golden shovels, gathered on April 19 at the Smith Fields Sports Complex to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the North Valley Music School’s new building.

Student Art: ‘Palm Springs’ by Lucy Olson
May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

Student Art: ‘Palm Springs’ by Lucy Olson

The art featured above is called “Palm Springs” and is a watercolor painting by Whitefish High School senior Lucy Olson in the WHS Art 1: Painting class.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

Boat launch inspection stations open May 1

The boat launches at Whitefish City Beach and Whitefish Lake State Park Boat will open May 1, 2024.

May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

Support completing the Whitefish River Trail

DREAM Adaptive Recreation and Safe Trails Whitefish are working with partners and community members to support the City of Whitefish's efforts to complete a safe, connected paved path system through town.

Looking Back - Whitefish School Board purchases land in Happy Valley
May 1, 2024 1 a.m.

Looking Back - Whitefish School Board purchases land in Happy Valley

Whitefish voters would express their opinion, yes or no, on a requested special levy totalling $163,266.27 in the junior high P.E. facility.

May 1, 2024 midnight

Beware medicare spamming phonecalls

I want to warm locals to a large, current and ongoing phone scam.

May 1, 2024 midnight

Time to pay the piper

It is time for CFAC & ARCO to fulfill their responsibility and pay up for polluting Columbia Falls, MT… stop the dodging, delays, and deferring. The cluster of cancers coming out of Columbia Falls needs to be under the microscope.

May 1, 2024 midnight

Legals for May, 1 2024

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Chairlift: The in-between time

We’ve entered the season when the chairlift doesn't spin. From the closing day of the ski hill until the opening day of the mountain’s summer activities, the lift is still. No low rumble of the motor, no gentle swing of the chair, no friendly smiles from your favorite liftie.

Construction to start on new music school in Whitefish
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Construction to start on new music school in Whitefish

The mood was upbeat when more than 50 people, some with shiny hard hats and golden shovels, gathered on April 19 at the Smith Fields Sports Complex to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the North Valley Music School’s new building.

Major expansion proposed for The Springs senior housing development
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Major expansion proposed for The Springs senior housing development

The Springs at Whitefish is planning a major expansion to its senior housing development on River Lakes Parkway that would include 120 additional units.

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Bulldog boys and girls defeat tennis power Polson

Both the boys and girls tennis teams for Whitefish defeated tennis power Polson on Tuesday, April 23.

Whitefish sweeps team scoring at ARM Invite
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Whitefish sweeps team scoring at ARM Invite

Whitefish won both the boys and girls team scoring at their home ARM Invitational on Saturday, April 27, winning 14 different events.

Whitefish baseball goes 1-2 on the week
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Whitefish baseball goes 1-2 on the week

Whitefish out-hit Bigfork but fell 6-5 in West Division action on Tuesday, April 23. The Vikings turned five hits into six runs, while the Bulldogs had seven hits.

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Whitefish summer reservations trending lower than last year

Glacier National Park Superintendent Dave Roemer, Explore Whitefish Executive Director Julie Mullins and Glacier Park International Airport Director Rob Ratkowski gave Summer 2024 tourism outlooks at the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce’s Business Breakfast meeting on April 24th.

Choir to perform spring concert at the O’Shaughnessy
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Choir to perform spring concert at the O’Shaughnessy

When Meghan Hodges climbed up on the piano bench beside her father and began picking out harmonies when she was just three years old, it was clear that musical talent was in her DNA.

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Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau board meeting May 13

The Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau (Explore Whitefish) will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Roundup for Safety assists 13 community safety projects
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Roundup for Safety assists 13 community safety projects

KALISPELL, MT – On April 11, Flathead Electric Co-op's Roundup for Safety Board awarded $52,174 in grant funds supporting 13 community safety projects.

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Trout Unlimited banquet set for May 18

The public is invited to Flathead Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited’s annual banquet to support native trout and their habitat in Northwest Montana. The banquet will be held on Saturday May 18 at Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish.

Whitefish keeps it clean
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Whitefish keeps it clean

The valley is looking more pristine following the annual Clean the Fish and Clean the Falls events this weekend.

Montana Coffee Traders' 'Ethiopia Mulish' is officially 'Good Food'
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Montana Coffee Traders' 'Ethiopia Mulish' is officially 'Good Food'

Tasting events for Good Food Award winning blend

Montana Coffee Traders has received a Good Food Foundation Award for its Ethiopia Mulish at the 14th annual Good Food Awards Weekend, hosted on April 29 in Portland, Oregon, for selecting and roasting an earthly Ethiopian bean produced by Faysel Abdosh.

Colors abound for Whitefish Middle School fundraiser
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Colors abound for Whitefish Middle School fundraiser

The Whitefish Middle School 2024 Color Run fundraiser raised over $31,000 for teacher appreciation, funding for 8th grade History trips and Kids in Need programs.

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Whitefish School District levy to support new staff, staff salaries and expanded programs

The Whitefish School District is asking voters to consider a general fund levy in the amount of $108,337 to support staffing levels for a growing student body and to help fund increases in teacher and staff salaries.

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My Glacier Village hosts Coffee and Conversations for Seniors in Whitefish May 8

My Glacier Village is hosting a Coffee and Conversations event on Wednesday, May 8, 9:30 - 11 a.m. at Wild Coffee Company, located at 309 Central Avenue in downtown Whitefish. Anyone interested is invited to stop by for a cup of coffee, join the conversation and meet Village members and volunteers.

Arbor Day tree planting a success
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Arbor Day tree planting a success

Trees planted at the Dave Olseth Memorial Skatepark in Armory Park in honor of Arbor Day.

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Early registration opens for Girl Scout summer camps

Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) is excited to announce the opening of early bird registration for its 2024 summer camps, offering over 40 diverse camp experiences tailored to girls of all ages and interests.

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Thanks to all who helped with Earth Day Expo 2024

The Flathead Valley Citizens’ Climate Lobby Earth Day Expo team would like to thank the Flathead Valley community for making this year’s event a success.

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Times are a changin’ in the Flathead

Times are a changin’ in the Flathead, and whether we like it or not, growth is imminent. The City of Whitefish, like other cities in the valley, holds City Council meetings every two weeks to discuss, approve/deny resolutions reviewed by city staff, development proposals, fiscal reports, and most importantly, hear feedback from citizens like yourself.

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Hole-in-one

Paul Vera hit a hole-in-one at Whitefish Lake Golf Club on Saturday, April 20th, 2024.

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Jon Tester: man of irony

Senator Tester seems to have a split political personality — one he presents in D.C. and one he presents back here in our great state.