Hudson holds on for third place in World Finals
Bull riding: Watch for the nod, listen for the latch
What do Banana Hammock, Ace and Told You Twice have in common?
International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association competition dazzles on the Big
Whitefish Mountain Resort hosted the IFSA Junior Freeride competition this weekend.
Lara reigning two-time World Champion
He did it again. Columbia Falls High School junior Azreal Lara traveled to the Yeti Junior World Finals last month and came home as the World Champion bareback rider for the second year in a row.
Marijuana, lakeshore variance on City Council agenda
At its first regular meeting of the year, the Whitefish City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution, two ordinances and a minor lakeshore variance.
Chairlift: Automotive appreciation
I'm in a minority of sorts.
Local sushi eatery celebrates 25 years
Special occasions often call for a special dinner, and in Whitefish, Wasabi Sushi Bar is among the go-to establishments.
Task Force helps thousands of pets and pet families
The Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force in Columbia Falls was the first nonprofit spay and neuter clinic in Montana.
Housing and giving dominated the news in Whitefish in 2024
It was a year focused on housing and on giving while the valley experienced a brisk population growth rate.
Growth policy discussion centers on environmental impacts
The Whitefish Community Development Board held a work session to discuss the Environment Section of the growth policy update with Whitefish City Planner Alan Tiefenbach.
Grand gift to North Valley Music School
North Valley Music School received a remarkable holiday surprise recently.
Local stories from Whitefish's earlier years
Jane Forsberg chose to move to Whitefish 38 years ago with her family when her husband, Doc, sold his veterinarian practice in Forsyth, Montana, and became a federal veterinarian, serving the entire area from Eureka to Butte.
Photos: Winter band concert
Five Whitefish Middle School and High School bands entertained two rapt audiences who packed the Performing Arts Center last week
Housing, land use among city's legislative priorities
The Whitefish City Council considered legislative priorities and moved forward with a pond dredging project at its last regular meeting on Dec.2.
Cheers to the season: Whitefish businesses offer specialty beverages that warm the spirit
The cold air and darkness of winter provide a fitting setting to enjoy warm drinks or drinks that warm the spirit. A plethora of places around town offer a variety of seasonal beverages for all ages to be enjoyed any time of day, morning, après ski or late into the evening.
Whitefish Soroptimist joins global campaign against gender-based violence
Soroptimist International of Whitefish recently took part in 16 Days of Activism, an international campaign to raise awareness of gender-based violence.
Dog missing after fatal accident near Whitefish
Great Pyrenees Baldone, a large fluffy white dog, was riding in the truck with his owner, Rob Bowen, when the two suffered an accident on Highway 93 north of Whitefish.
Local cowboys and cowgirls head to Junior World Finals
Over the next nine days, when most student athletes are enjoying family time and riding the Big Mountain, some will be competing to be the best in the world.
Demographics show Whitefish population boom will continue
Whitefish City Planner Alan Tiefenbach presented the demographic section of the city’s Growth Policy update at the Community Development Board work session last week.
Changeover: Residents rise early for winter tire ritual
The first flakes flew, the mountains collected several inches, and the valley held on to a skiff last week.
Beaver trapping at Smith Lake deemed necessary by DNRC
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation posted a sign near Smith Lake recently, warning people to stay away and to keep pets away from the area because beaver trapping for the integrity of the dam was underway.
Whitefish City Council delays compensation discussion
A discussion of potential compensation for the council and mayor was postponed at the regular meeting of the City Council last week.
Jersey Boys ready to open at new location
A downtown fixture has shut its doors at the corner of East First Street and Spokane Avenue in Whitefish, but its delicious food and warm atmosphere are available, bigger and better, just a short drive south.
Energy resilience featured in presentation to science class
Power Up Ukraine is a Rotary-led campaign that delivers mobile, lithium battery-powered, solar backup generators to hospitals, mobile clinics and humanitarian hubs across Ukraine.
Chairlift: Elevate
I drove to Billings for the Class A boys soccer final between Whitefish and Billings Central two weeks ago.
Adjustments made to resort tax and sign ordinances
The Whitefish City Council last week approved changes to the resort tax administrative ordinance, updating taxable items and establishing penalties for late fees.
Voters open door for City Council compensation
Fifty-three percent of Whitefish voters approved an amendment to the city charter to allow city council members to be paid but it will be some time before they cash that first check.
Portion of East Sixth rebuild to be one-way
The final design and bidding for construction of East Sixth Street gained Whitefish City Council’s unanimous approval last week.
Bulldogs finish second in State A soccer tournament
The Montana Class A State boys soccer championship game on Saturday was a rematch between the Whitefish Bulldogs and the undefeated Billing Central Rams.
Shelter WF housing design competition showcases fresh ideas
Shelter WF, a community nonprofit concerned with affordable housing in Whitefish, was awarded the AARP Community Challenge Grant in April and organized a housing design competition that sought ways to build missing middle housing.
Whitefish girls fall to Laurel in semifinals
The Whitefish girls soccer team had a season they can be proud of after stellar play and exemplary teamwork earned them a place in the State Class A semifinals. The Lady Bulldogs finished the year with a record of 10-4-1 after they lost to the Laurel Locomotives, 3-0 on Saturday.
Last-minute goal sends Bulldogs into soccer championship
The Whitefish boys soccer team advanced to Class A finals with a 4-3 win over the Stevensville Yellowjackets on Saturday with a dramatic game-winning goal from Rowan Perkins in the 88th minute.
Council discusses Safe Streets grant; open container ordinance
The Whitefish City Council heard an update on the Safe Streets for All grant and discussed the city’s open container ordinance at a work session last week.
Boys soccer through to the semifinals
The Bulldogs soccer team won its first-round playoff game in Big Sky.
Growth policy big topic with Community Development Board
The Whitefish Community Development Board denied a request for a parking variance and recommended approval for some city housekeeping tasks at its meeting last week.
Girls soccer team advances to semifinals with win over Hamilton
The Lady Bulldogs came away with a 1-0 win in the first round of the playoffs against Hamilton on Saturday.
Whitefish Council discusses impact fee revenue
Last week the Whitefish City Council unanimously approved its 2024 Impact Fee Report and adopted an agreement amendment with Verizon.
Whitefish loses close one to Wildkats; shut out Thompson Falls
The Whitefish girls soccer team met the Wildkats again, this time in Columbia Falls. At the end of the hard-fought battle, Columbia Falls won the game 1-0.
Bulldog boys soccer ties with top-rated Columbia Falls
It was another thrilling rivalry game when the Bulldogs met the Wildcats in Columbia Falls last Tuesday, with the match ending in a 1-1 tie.
Local farmer sows powerhouse honeyberries
When David Dunn bought his property on Farm to Market Road in 2012, with his dog, Shayla, the land was raw and was hosting his neighbor’s cows.
Ski flick 'Wasteland' features local Chris Logan
With less than 60 days until opening day at Whitefish Mountain Resort, it is time to turn up the stoke with ski movies. The Remington Bar is the place to be to see “Wasteland,” a Level 1 film featuring local skier Chris Logan.
Boys soccer notches two more wins against Bigfork, Hamilton
The Whitefish boys soccer team met Bigfork for the Bulldog’s homecoming game and came away with a 10-1 win.
Dunnigan honored with Governor’s Arts Award
Local troubadour John Dunnigan has been making music in Whitefish since he moved to the Flathead Valley in 1978.
Whitefish girls add two wins, Bigfork, Loyola
The Whitefish girls soccer homecoming game could not have been more exciting.
Six vie for Whitefish government review commission
Six candidates are running for five commissioner positions with the Local Government Study committee.
Bulldogs earn season’s first clean sheet
The Libby Loggers traveled to Whitefish last Thursday to play the Bulldogs at Smith Fields.
Chairlift: Searching for the missing glove
Last Wednesday's warm weather moved me to clock out midday for a few hours and hike some of Big Mountain with my dogs.
Ski film with Voisin and Costain sparks stoke
Local freeride skier Parkin Costain remembers seeing epic Teton Gravity Research ski movies at the O’Shaughnessy Center when he was 11 years old and being inspired by skiers like Sage Cattabriga-Alosa.
Whitefish girls soccer blanks Libby
Spectators of the first half of Thursday’s game between Whitefish and Libby saw a physical and back-and-forth battle.
The scoop on the new downtown business is joy
No, the new Clydesdale Creamery Milkshake Saloon and Espresso at 16 Baker Avenue does not serve ice cream made with Clydesdale milk, though that is a running joke among the crew.
Whitefish approves River Trail agreement
With just one public hearing on the agenda, the Sept. 16 meeting of the Whitefish City Council was brief.