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Two sides to every story: vote yes for kids
In order to repair our track, it would cost upwards of 1 million dollars, regardless of whether this bond passes. …
Buchanan is independent choice for an effective voice in congress
One of the first lessons I learned on becoming a state legislator was to make it as easy as possible for other legislators to agree with me. I saw how those who demonstrated both competence and goodwill were taken …
Dave Fern: Burdens facing many residential property owners
Like many of you who are homeowners, my property taxes have taken an upward trajectory in the last few years.
Tribute to Winter Carnival legend Rick Donahue
Our community is sparked and powered by heroes hidden in plain sight, working tirelessly and over a long time to create goodness for the benefit of us all.
City should deny dock variance request on lake
They want what they want, and everyone can deal with it. Birch Hill, a homeowner’s association south around the lake from The Lodge at Whitefish Lake requests a variance from the City of Whitefish (first the reque…
It's Time to Bring Big Medicine Home
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) held their Bison Range Restoration Celebration May 20-22, 2022, which was a monumental day that represented the righting of a terrible time in our U.S. history by …
High-density housing, water lines drilled under Flathead River of great concern
The recent passing of Bill Shaw brings to mind Bill being the last farmer to put up hay from the 49 acres along River Road east of Columbia Falls. That open fi…
Opportunity for neighbors, not developers, to build homes in Whitefish
On Monday, May 16, 2022, the Whitefish City Council acted decisively to address housing shortages in Whitefish — particularly the lack of affordable rentals.
Thank you for making Woody Weekend a success
Thank You, Whitefish, for helping to make Whitefish Woody Weekend X a huge success. It was a great show with 39 beautiful classic boats from all over the Pacific Northwest, California, and Utah, 12 of which were n…
Tranel says 'I will work for Montanans'
Montanans – Democrats and Republicans – made it clear in the June 7 primary that they want a representative in Congress to represent them, rather than the corporations that exploit them.
A plea for trees
Our industry leaders are proving their worth again by moving forward with all haste to remove all protection for our shade trees. Our USFS and state foresters have very little respect for the honest truth when they…
Muldown thanks community for support throughout year
Muldown thanks community for support throughout year
The Antiquities Act is a bipartisan tool for the ages
This month marks the 116th anniversary of the Antiquities Act, which authorized presidents to protect public lands as national monuments. Conservation champion President Teddy Roosevelt signed the historic act into…
Grieving what was
There was a post on a Flathead Valley social media page where a new resident was asking about the local’s favorite things. Well, the responses were often emotional and strongly encouraged new people NOT to come to…
"Goodbye Whitefish"
I am leaving you now, after many years, my once quiet little town. My heart is heavy to see what you have become. Once a humble and simple little railroad town. A place where everyone knew their neighbors.
More compromise, solutions needed to prevent gun violence
This evening I was witness to a conversation that should never have a reason to take place. I was sitting with my daughter-in-law and her 11-year-old daughter as they discussed some of the day’s events, the kind o…