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.
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.
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.
Whitefish girls add two wins, Bigfork, Loyola
The Whitefish girls soccer homecoming game could not have been more exciting.
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.
Six vie for Whitefish government review commission
Six candidates are running for five commissioner positions with the Local Government Study committee.
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.
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.
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.
Bulldogs earn season’s first clean sheet
The Libby Loggers traveled to Whitefish last Thursday to play the Bulldogs at Smith Fields.
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.
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.
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.
DREAM Adaptive Recreation receives generous gift from Lesar family
DREAM Adaptive Recreation hosted an event last month at Whitefish Mountain Resort to kick off the initial phase of a capital campaign for a new building to house the nonprofit that will be located midway up Chair 9, on land donated by Whitefish Mountain Resort.
Girls soccer team displays ‘heart and grit' with tie, win
It was a classic battle when the Whitefish Lady Bulldogs met the Columbia Falls Wildkats last week at Smith Fields. The teams fought to a 3-3 tie.
Bulldogs fall to rival Cats in powerhouse matchup
The crosstown rivalry between the Whitefish Bulldogs and the Columbia Falls Wildcats continued last Tuesday when the teams met at Smith Fields.
Work session reviews compensation and redistribution
Whitefish City Council reviewed a proposed compensation plan at a work session last week before diving into a discussion about how to allocate a portion of the city's resort tax revenue.
Girls soccer shuts out Libby, falls to Bigfork
The Whitefish girls soccer team lost a close, 3-1 match to Bigfork last week. Delaney Smith scored for the Bulldogs in the fourth minute on an assist from Sadie Olson.
Whitefish boys soccer picks up two more wins
The Whitefish boys soccer team notched another win when they met Bigfork last week in their first conference game of the season.
Smith Fields stolen property recovered
Don Bestwick, president of Project Whitefish Kids, the organization that maintains Smith Fields, reported Monday that police had found a portion of the items that had been stolen from a storage shed at the sports complex the previous weekend.
Dirt Rich: Local compost facility collects nearly 1 million pounds of food waste
Do you have broccoli that’s been in the fridge too long? Have your bananas turned black? Couldn’t finish that beef burrito?
Whitefish girls soccer shuts out Stevensville
Smith Fields was buzzing with excitement as a crowd gathered to watch the Lady Bulldogs play their first home game of the season against the Stevensville Yellowjackets last week.
Council OKs vehicle storage area for Don K dealership
The Whitefish City Council approved a conditional use permit, amended one aspect of the Legacy Homes Program and denied a variance for a dock at its regular meeting last week.
Whitefish boys soccer wins physical match
The Stevensville Yellowjackets battled back, but the Whitefish Bulldogs emerged victorious last week in their home opener by a score of 5-4.
Wildlife officials say removing bear attractants a matter of safety
In the fall, mountain town residents’ thoughts turn to bears and how to avoid contact with them. Making space for bears is so important, and Gov. Greg Gianforte has proclaimed September as Bear Aware Month.
Mountain bike group gears up on two major trail projects
Ron Brandt, executive director of Flathead Area Mountain Bikers, prefers action to words, but he is excited to talk about two multi-year trail projects that are in the works.
Lady Bulldogs kick off the season with a win, loss
The Whitefish High School girls soccer team, the reigning state champions, traveled to Billings to begin the 2024 season.
Boys soccer nets one win, one loss in Billings
The reigning Class A state champion Whitefish Bulldogs traveled to Billings to kick off the soccer season last weekend, topping Lockwood 6-1.
A-Rob Skate Jam rolls around again
It is time to drop in on the 14th annual A-Rob Skate Jam Saturday, Sept. 7.
Whitefish makes headway on shutting down illegal vacation rentals
The Whitefish City Council held a work session last week to get an update on the new short-term rental enforcement process and to discuss potential changes to the Legacy Homes Program.
Whitefish approves budget with tax bump
The Whitefish City Council approved the final budget for fiscal year 2025 at its regular meeting last week and prepared to send thank you notes for generous donations to the city.
Photos: The Springs at Whitefish car show, concert
The Springs Living in Whitefish has hosted an annual car show for years and this time around, they added a concert to the attraction.
Chairlift: Remarkable courtesy and insolence on the road
A typical ride down Baker Avenue can provide a myriad of emotional experiences and expose one to the full spectrum of human behavior.
Board recommends expanded storage for automotive sales
The Whitefish Community Board made a recommendation to the council in favor of a conditional use permit, approved one variance request and denied another at its meeting Aug. 15.
New edition of guidebook for Flathead Valley hikes released
The popular guidebook, “Day Hikes Around the Flathead,” originally came out in 1999.
Division I soccer match delights local community
The Flathead Valley community got a special treat Sunday night. The Montana Grizzlies and the Gonzaga Bulldogs, two Division I womens soccer teams that travel all over the West during the regular season, played in the Flathead Valley.
Monday mule meeting at Whitefish Credit Union
Sophie, Penny, Peaches, Saltese, Rufus and Judy, six mules who pack crews in and out of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, visited the Whitefish Credit Union for a lunchtime meet and greet Monday.
Preschool expansion OK'd; East Sixth next up for rebuild
The Whitefish City Council voted unanimously in favor of granting a conditional use permit for the expansion of Whitefish Community School located at 805 Park Avenue.
Whitefish settles class-action lawsuit over impact fees
The Whitefish City Council voted unanimously last week to approve a settlement agreement in a federal class-action lawsuit over impact fees.
Ordway takes reins of girls soccer team
The reigning Montana state champion girls soccer team, the Whitefish High School Bulldogs, welcomes a new coaching staff this year.
Keeping it chill in Whitefish
One downtown store, named for its vibe and that of its owners, Chill Clothing Company, stands out because of its original art work and top-notch customer service.
Sawtelle steps into head coaching position
A new coaching staff will lead the Montana state champion Whitefish High School boys soccer team this season.
Chairlift: Lessons from grade school
I don’t know much French but I do know that du bois means ‘of the woods’ because I attended Ste. Genevieve du Bois elementary school.
Whitefish board approves preschool expansion
The Whitefish Community Development Board decided on two setback variances and made recommendations for two conditional use permits, one for a guest house and one for a school expansion.
Whitefish couple launches startup for paddle board cup holder
Do you wish there was an easier way to carry a Nalgene bottle or a can of pop on your paddle board?
Whitefish Council OKs new parking regs
The five members of the public in attendance outnumbered the councilors at the Whitefish City Council meeting last week.
Mountain Climber proposes intercity connector service
Recently, Elizabeth Wood, Director of the Mountain Climber, proposed a commuter bus plan that would provide transportation between Kalispell, Columbia Falls and Whitefish.
New pollinator gardens and park signs in Whitefish
What happens when the Whitefish Park Sign Plan meets and marries an idea for pollinator gardens?