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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. …
Twins say thanks
The Glacier Twins Baseball organization would again like to thank the hundreds of volunteers who helped make the first of the Twins Concert Series on Aug. 3 a huge success. Also a sincere thank you to the more than…
Fern best candidate
Whitefish could not ask for a better person to represent our community than Dave Fern. He is one of the hardest working individuals you will ever meet. You can speak to Dave on any number of topics and it’s clear h…
'Kettlehouse' a fine production
My wife and I attended the Whitefish Theatre Company performance of the developmental stage production written by Robert Caisley called “Kettlehouse.” It was a most entertaining comedy, offering fine writing, excel…
Fern supports healthy community
Dave Fern has represented House District 5 in the Montana State Legislature and has worked on property tax reform. Many long time residents of our valley face the prospect of being forced to leave their property be…
Business case for investing in outdoor recreation
I love the “aaaaahh” moment — when you open the car door at the trailhead, breathe the air, hear the rustle of leaves, and step into the dappled sunlight. I’m kind of addicted. Author Florence Williams calls it a g…
Establish regulations to allow for enjoyment of fireworks
The recent uproar over fireworks set off in celebration of a wedding has become an issue that should be addressed and resolved. To ban fireworks completely is to be swayed by the vocal minority that are upset by an…
End shackling of pregnant women
Jane Doe gave birth to her baby in a Montana hospital with her left leg shackled to her hospital bed. Even after a nurse questioned Jane’s guard about the necessity of shackling — given that Jane was immobilized wi…
Are development standards no longer needed?
After reading the Oct. article concerning possible mandatory inclusionary zoning, I’m left questioning the legitimacy of our development standards.
Healthcare on the ballot – hospital shows support for I-185
This fall, ballot initiative I-185 proposes a tobacco tax that will fully fund Montana’s Medicaid expansion program. To physicians, nurses, care coordinators, …
Reject agendas spreading message of fear, hostility
Whitefish, Montana is our home. We raise our kids here, we’re regulars at our favorite local cafes and watering holes downtown, and we know the surrounding public lands like the back of our hand. We swap stories fr…
I-186 means a vote for clean water in Montana
Currently, Montana tax payers are picking up the bill to cleanup abandoned mine sites leaking lead, arsenic, and mercury into our rivers and drinking water. We pay tens-of-millions every year to deal with the damag…
Silencing of viewpoints not proper response
Bob Brown has honorably served the state of Montana for more than three decades as an elected public official and as a private citizen, and has earned the respect of every fair-minded Montanan. It is altogether fit…
Ideology of divesting public lands not right fit for Whitefish
What kind of Flathead Valley do we want to call home? In the not so distant past, we became an unwilling host to ideologies steeped in violent threats and the dogma of “The National Policy Institute.” Our community…
Class of 1963 shows gratitude
The Whitefish High School class of 1963 recently held a reunion to celebrate 55 years since graduation. Forty classmates and guests registered for the events held in Whitefish.
FREEFLOW group says thanks
The Whitefish High School FREEFLOW Club recently began a long-term project to study water quality and dispersed campsite changes along the North Fork of the Flathead River. Prior to time spent on the river, student…