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New pollinator gardens and park signs in Whitefish
What happens when the Whitefish Park Sign Plan meets and marries an idea for pollinator gardens?
Wildfires increase flooding risks
Recent hot temperatures and dry conditions have triggered wildfires throughout the state.
Roundup for Safety supports traffic education
On July 11, Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program approved $19,668 in grants supporting community safety projects proposed by local nonpro…
Police Calls: Dogs left in hot vehicles
The person who called 911 accidentally was trying to figure out how to shut off the phone.
Huckleberry picker shoots grizz north of Columbia Falls
A man was hospitalized after an encounter with a grizzly bear on Thursday evening approximately 2 miles north of Columbia Falls.
Looking Back: Whitefish’s ‘doughnut’ decision
Two boats collided near City Beach resulting in four injuries: three sustained by three Great Falls persons and one by a Whitefish resident. Michelle Guon was …
Glacier Park’s Weed Blitz
The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center and Glacier National Park invite volunteers for a day of hands-on learning during the Annual Noxious Weed Blitz on July 25.
River Design Group joins nationwide firm SWCA
River Design Group, a leader in water resources engineering and restoration based in Whitefish, has officially joined SWCA Environmental Consultants, a leading…
Mountain Climber proposes intercity connector service
Recently, Elizabeth Wood, Director of the Mountain Climber, proposed a commuter bus plan that would provide transportation between Kalispell, Columbia Falls an…
Whitefish Council OKs new parking regs
The five members of the public in attendance outnumbered the councilors at the Whitefish City Council meeting last week.
A life of hang-gliding published in “The Wings of Men”
Newly published “The Wings of Men” dives into 50 years of flying hang gliders and light sport trikes around the world.
Change in hours for City Beach boat inspection station
Starting August 1st, the City Beach Decontamination Station will be open on weekends, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Whitefish Community Foundation awards $130,000 grant for new music school
The new 8,100-square-foot building will allow the organization to serve up to 3,000 students annually with expanded performance, group class and workshop oppor…
Discounted fair carnival tickets available
Purchased in advance, the tickets cost $30 each and can be exchanged at carnival ticket booths for a wristband that allows one person unlimited rides on most attractions for one day.
Glacier Drive project in Polebridge nearly complete
The drive to Polebridge is a little easier this summer and should get even better by the end of the month. The Glacier Drive project should be done by the end …