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Whitefish Theatre Company presents guitar wizard Luca Stricagnoli
The Whitefish Theatre Company presents Guitar Virtuoso Luca Stricagnoli as the second to last installment of its 2…
Northern Region Forest Service hiring firefighters
The Northern Region of the U.S. Forest Service is hiring permanent wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire year for national forests and grasslands across Montana, north Idaho, North Dakota and northwestern South D…
Glacier Institute completes Big Creek restoration
The Glacier Institute has successfully completed its first-ever capital campaign, Restoration Big Creek, raising over $1.5 million to preserve and enhance its …
Police Calls: Hoodie wearing man tries wrong door
The caller said it looked like someone drove into the concrete barrier and into an air conditioning unit on Baker Avenue.
Looking Back: City engineer to pay $140 per month in rent
Local teachers voted to accept a general 12% salary increase for the next year, as offered by the school board.
Local Government Review Commission open to public input
The Local Government Review Commission met with the Whitefish City Council last week to ask about the efficiency of the current government system.
Council approves rental support, street reconstruction
The Whitefish City Council agreed to commit funds to the Workforce Rental Assistance Program and awarded a construction contract for the East Sixth Street reco…
Stargazing, orienteering and history of Whitefish Trail at Earth Day Bash
Whitefish Legacy Partners will celebrate the Earth and Whitefish’s little section of it with an Earth Day Bash on the Whitefish Trail on April 26 and 27.
Whitefish Lake Institute hosts Science Quencher
Scientists and conservationists will present current research on Northwest Montana’s flora, fauna and changing environment at Whitefish Lake Institute’s Science Quencher on April 25 from 5-7 p.m. at The Lodge at Wh…
City Council preview for April 21, 2025
Whitefish City Council meets on Monday, April 21, beginning at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall.
School board talks high school expansion timelines, mental health grant
The Whitefish School District’s goal to start construction on the athletic portion of the upcoming Whitefish High School expansion in June, dubbed the “fast track” plan, could be pushed to March 2026.
Officials hope to balance recreation, forest heath at Spencer, Beaver Lake areas
A proposed timber sale on state land stretching from Spencer to Beaver lakes in the Whitefish area received 70 public comments during its scoping period in Feb…
Whitefish High School seniors give back
Whitefish High School seniors participated in their annual community give back day last week.
City of Whitefish has committee vacancies
The City of Whitefish is seeking dedicated community members to serve on various vacant boards and committees. This is an opportunity to get involved, contribute to local decision-making and help shape the future o…
Volunteer medical work important to Whitefish dentist
One of the greatest aspects of being a dentist is being able to help others, Whitefish dentist Mandy Stebbins said.