Cat skiing operation builds backcountry yurt in Stillwater Forest
Deep in the woods of Stillwater State Forest, a cozy wooden structure provides an oasis for backcountry skiers and snowboarders. Great Northern Powder Guides built the “Powder House,” a two-story hard-sided yurt, in December 2021.
Entrepreneur duo teams up for mentorship program
Jim Riley and Rod Kuntz hope the community says “yes” to a new entrepreneurship program they are launching in the Flathead Valley.
Local businesses, government agencies react to rising gas prices
The recent surge in gas prices is fueling operational adjustments across the Flathead Valley business landscape.
Infrastructure funding to boost airport expansion project
A crane loomed over Glacier Park International Airport on Wednesday as U.S. Sen. Jon Tester spoke about infrastructure funding, including $14.5 million going to the airport in the next five years through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Lift operator still passionate after nearly four decades
“Wild” Bill Packer started as a lift operator on Big Mountain in 1986. Since that time, his enthusiasm hasn’t waned a bit, as anyone can tell who has heard his energetic catchphrase: “It’s here! You’re on! You’re gone!”
Trovare's cooking classes teach culinary techniques for hard-to-find dishes
Chef John Evenhuis strives to make complex recipes approachable in his classes along with providing instruction for making dishes that aren’t easily found here.
Displaced hotel residents receive checks from Whitefish businessman
Four days before the lights were set to be turned off at the FairBridge Inn, Suites & Outlaw Convention Center, the remaining guests of the extended-stay hotel received donations that could help them avoid homelessness.
Cold weather stifled holiday ski visits
The weather outside was indeed frightful over the holidays in Northwest Montana, forcing many would-be skiers to stay indoors.
Whitefish financial adviser retires after 30 years in the business
Financial advising is notoriously prone to burnout, but not in the case of Rex Harris. The founder of Harris Financial Services, Inc. in Whitefish was set to retire at the end of the year after more than 30 years in the business.
Ski resort sets season pass sales record, again
Whitefish Mountain Resort set a new record for season pass sales for the upcoming ski season.
Yoga studios reopen under new ownership
Yoga studios reopen under new ownership
High price of huckleberries challenge for local businesses
High price of hucks a challenge for local businesses
Analyst says unequal economic recovery presenting challenge for state
Analyst says unequal economic recovery presenting challenge for state
Nelson's hardware store taps into solar power
Nelson's hardware store taps into solar power
New owners revamp Farmhouse Inn and Kitchen
New owners revamp Farmhouse Inn and Kitchen
Butcher shop to replace laundromat at popular Whitefish market
Butcher shop to replace laundromat at popular Whitefish market
Return of full passenger rail service uncertain
Return of full passenger rail service uncertain
New Starbucks opens in Whitefish
New Starbucks opens in Whitefish
Airport expansion project resumes
After months of delays, a $100 million project to expand Glacier Park International Airport is finally taking off.
Sportsman owner Mike Gwiazdon dies at 79
Sportsman owner Mike Gwiazdon dies at 79
Starbucks coffee shop coming to Whitefish
Starbucks coffee shop coming to Whitefish
New building on Wisconsin gives Stack Financial room to grow
New building on Wisconsin gives Stack Financial room to grow
Eatery taps into authentic Mexican cuisine
The former site of McGarry’s Roadhouse on Wisconsin Avenue in Whitefish has been completely transformed for the opening of Jalisco Cantina, a new Mexican restaurant with an overflowing tequila vault. For owner David Pike, that’s all part of the experience.
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 pandemic, the company said this week.
MudMan, ministry close amid abuse allegations
Whitefish-based Potter’s Field Ministries is closing its MudMan Burgers restaurants and food trucks, and its ministry internship program amid allegations of abuse against the ministry’s interns.