Flathead Electric Co-op ‘adaptable’ to wildfire

At the Living with Wildfire seminar in Whitefish last week, there was a discussion about response plans for the area. Courtney Stone, communications and marketing supervisor at Flathead Electric Co-op, said that the Co-op has a comprehensive Wildfire Mitigation Plan that is regularly updated, and that the plans are adaptable.

School board approves transportation agreements, new hires

The Whitefish School Board approved several annual agreements, new hires and transfer students at its meetings in May and June.

Red, White and Brut looks forward to Woody Weekend

The 12th edition of the annual classic boat show, Whitefish Woody Weekend, will be June 28-30 at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.

Movie brings timeless venture story of Mount Katahdin to Whitefish

In July 1939 at the age of 12, Donn Fendler was lost on Maine's Mount Katahdin for nine days. The disappearance launched a nationwide search before he was found near Stacyville, Maine.

Whitefish School District hosts informational session on school bonds

Over the last decade the Whitefish School District has grown by 2.17% while Whitefish High School has grown by 2.74%. The 2023-24 school year was no exception to the trend.

Sabin named Legacy Partners new board chair amid push to expand trail

Longtime Whitefish resident Reid Sabin has been selected as the new board chair at Whitefish Legacy Partners, the nonprofit that oversees development of the Whitefish Trail.

‘Think like an ember’ this fire season

Now is the time to prepare homes, make emergency plans and communicate with neighbors, according to wildfire experts who spoke at the Living with Wildfire seminar in Whitefish last week.

Construction causes rockslide on Whitefish Lakeshore

Construction crews using explosives to blast rock for the foundation of a home last month led to a rockslide of debris into Whitefish Lake in what some have described as an "atrocious violation" of lakeshore protection regulations.

Class of 2024 seizes the day at 110th Whitefish High School commencement

Saturday was a time to live in the moment as 154 graduating seniors gathered with supporters to celebrate not an end, but a beginning to their new lives as Whitefish High School alumni.

Graduating senior Araya Nieves paves her own path

When Whitefish Independent High School Senior Araya Nieves walks across the stage on May 30th, it means more to her than the traditional high school student.

WMS musicians take the stage for Spring Concert

Young musicians from Whitefish Middle School's band and orchestra finished out the year strong at their respective Spring Concerts.

Gears up: ribbon cut on Gear Head Project

Whitefish High School and Stumptown Art Studio held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday to celebrate that the gears are finally ‘up’ on the permanent art installation located at the High School.

A flying start for scholarship mentorship program

To date, WEF Scholarship Mentors estimate they have met with 60 students since the program’s inception in January. They have contributed nearly 200 volunteer hours.

The next generation of Alpine Theatre Project begins

For the last 20 years, co-founders of the Alpine Theatre Project Betsi Morrison and Luke Walrath have seen through 77 productions and brought countless artists to the valley.

Do-it-all senior Ainsley Scott to pursue nursing degree

Ainsley Scott has a do-it-all attitude and a lot of momentum. The Whitefish High School Senior is set to graduate with the class of 2024 after being involved in anything and everything.

Tis’ the season to be bear-aware

Whitefish Legacy Partners and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are partnering to offer free family-friendly bear-awareness presentations and a hiking event.

Marathon and FishFest this Saturday

It's set to be a festive weekend with events to tun, shop, dine and dance the fish all day long.

Spring in full swing at Glacier National Park

Sunny, warm skies during the day and stunning northern lights at night made this a great spring weekend at Glacier National Park. The road was open to vehicles to Avalanche Creek Trailhead, where it was a buzz of happy hikers and bikers.

The ecology behind sidewalk murals

Advanced art students have spread out across downtown Whitefish to revitalize sidewalk murals that were painted above stormdrains in 2022. The murals show how local waterways are connected and bring attention to stormdrain pollution.

We’re not done yet: Over half a million to local nonprofits

At the Whitefish Community Foundation’s annual community grant awards celebration on May 2, $520,300 in grants and special awards were presented to 68 nonprofit organizations representing projects and programs in Bigfork, Browning, Columbia Falls, Eureka, Evergreen, Kalispell, Libby and Whitefish.

Whitefish summer reservations trending lower than last year

Glacier National Park Superintendent Dave Roemer, Explore Whitefish Executive Director Julie Mullins and Glacier Park International Airport Director Rob Ratkowski gave Summer 2024 tourism outlooks at the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce’s Business Breakfast meeting on April 24th.

Montana Coffee Traders' 'Ethiopia Mulish' is officially 'Good Food'

Tasting events for Good Food Award winning blend

Montana Coffee Traders has received a Good Food Foundation Award for its Ethiopia Mulish at the 14th annual Good Food Awards Weekend, hosted on April 29 in Portland, Oregon, for selecting and roasting an earthly Ethiopian bean produced by Faysel Abdosh.

Whitefish keeps it clean

The valley is looking more pristine following the annual Clean the Fish and Clean the Falls events this weekend.