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Chairlift: Six little words
Last Wednesday was one of those sublime days on The Big.
Glacier Twins alumni: Expect more
The below signed are Glacier Twins Alumni, all of whom had the pleasure of playing American Legion Baseball for the Glacier Twins and under the guidance of Julio Delgado.
A day’s work and the demise of a senator
I awoke slightly before 5 a.m. on Friday, April 18.
We have crossed the Rubicon
It was a pleasure to drive south, along with perhaps a dozen other Eurekans, and take part in the 50501 protest. I estimated attendance at upwards to 400. The last time I was so moved would have been in 1972 when J…
Thank you for winter decorations
The Whitefish Shines decorations committee would like to thank the many community volunteers, Flathead Electric Coop Linemen, the city of Whitefish, Terri Conat/Rocky Mountain Painting, and Glacier Painting for the…
In a nutshell: Food pantries brace for greater need and less funding
Food insecurity is a growing crisis in our communities, and recent federal budget proposals threaten to put more families at risk. Each week, more than 1,200 of our neighbors walk through the doors of North Valley …
Memorial Field as a private playground is a detriment to youth baseball
This question needs to be asked because the people of Whitefish deserve an answer.
AARP praises Montana Legislature
On behalf of AARP Montana, its 134,000 members, as well as all 50+ Montanans, I want to thank all legislators for their service and dedication, regardless of political affiliation.
For Commissioners, our way or the highway
Rep. Steven Kelly, Kalispell-District 9, with the support of all Flathead County Commissioners, sponsored House Bill 782 to remove a respected Flathead Conservation District Supervisor, Mr. Michael Kopitzke, an app…
SB 336 disregards neighbors’ rights
Kill MT Senate Bill 336. This bill seeks to redefine short-term rentals (STRs) as residential, non-commercial property use, disregarding neighbors' rights, undermining local control and threatening public safety.
Embrace student visions
To the Seniors of Whitefish High School who have participated in the City’s Whitefish Vision 2045 Community Growth Plan: you are to be wholeheartedly congratulated.
Terminations have negative effect on local USDA offices, rural communities
In recent weeks, action taken by the federal administration has left many individuals wondering about the status of a small-town staple—the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) county office.
Trade war could be disastrous for Flathead Valley
Recently the Montana Free Press ran an excellent article examining the impact US tariffs will likely have on Canadian trade and visitation in the Flathead Valley.
Bring adult softball back to the Armory
Before 2020 the Armory Fields had adult softball games twice a week. It was an activity that has been enjoyed in Whitefish for decades.
Thank you for Flathead Classic
Dog Creek Lodge hosted the annual Flathead Classic Sled Dog Race on Feb 22 and 23.
Compensation
The city council has decided on a preliminary compensation package and plans for a public hearing and comment are set to follow in the next few weeks.