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Court filings show Whitefish man had threatened to murder ex-wife
The Whitefish man accused of brutally murdering his ex-wife, daughter and another man near Olney early Tuesday m...
Woman wants to foster discussions about racial injustice
Samantha “Sami” Francine is ready to have some hard conversations.
Whitefish Safeway completes remodel, adds services
The Whitefish Safeway has gotten a facelift over the past couple months, adding features that make life easier during a pandemic.
Triple homicide in Olney under investigation
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent triple homicide in Olney.
Sun Road won’t open to Logan Pass by July 4
Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road will not be open to vehicles to Logan Pass by the July 4 holiday, park spokeswoman Gina Kerzman said.
Searchers recover Whitefish man’s body in Flathead River
Flathead Valley search and rescue teams on Wednesday morning recovered the body of a man who likely drowned in the Flathead River Tuesday near the old Columb...
Fern given award for work on affordable housing
Rep. Dave Fern says he recognized how important and complex housing issues are early on in his first campaign for the state Legislature.
Workman honored for stewardship efforts
Much of Whitefish Public Works Director Craig Workman’s job is to plan for the future.
Fire board says it’s negotiating with city on contract
The Whitefish Fire Service Area board has yet to vote on how it plans to handle its contract for fire service with the City of Whitefish, but the board says ...
Three generations of same family taught at Muldown Elementary
The Maddox-Snipes family has a deep connection to Muldown Elementary School — three generations of family members have taught in the building.
Amtrak to reduce service to 3 days per week
Amtrak will cut its passenger train service on the Empire Builder to just three days a week starting in October, due to ridership declines from the COVID-19 ...
Board recommends ice cream facility
The Whitefish Planning Board last week recommended approval for a Sweet Peaks ice cream manufacturing building, as well as a separate request for a West Seco...
Rain leads to blooms in Glacier National Park
It may have been a soggy start to Glacier National Park’s reopening to visitors, but all that rain has proven largely beneficial to Glacier’s plants.
City looks to work with owners on property line adjustment
Whitefish City Council last week said it wanted to work with the owners of a Dakota Avenue property who are seeking to change the boundary lines of their property to create four lots for future homes.
Council approves construction for long-planned Baker Ave. underpass
Construction of a pedestrian underpass for Baker Avenue near Depot Park is set to begin this summer following years of planning.
Police calls: Chickens unharmed after bear break-in
Thursday, June 11