Protestors in front of Whitefish City Hall Wednesday wave to passing traffic. The group of demonstrators protesting the recent death of George Floyd and showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement grew to about 100 people at times. They received several honks of support from passing vehicles. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
June 4, 2020
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‘Black Lives Matter’ protests ramp up in Flathead Valley
Local law enforcement leaders, city officials and others say they hope ongoing protests in Whitefish and a protest planned Saturday afternoon in Kalispell will remain peaceful as local residents and others come together in support of the Black Lives Matter movement that has gained global momentum in the past week after the officer-involved killing of George Floyd, a black man from Minneapolis.