Local government review on June primary ballot
The local government review is an opportunity for citizens to review their city's power and form of government and to make recommendations for improvements in their structure of government.
The Montana Free Press 2024 election guide for statewide and federal offices
Answers here were solicited from candidates via a written questionnaire conducted by Montana Free Press in April 2024. Responses were limited to 1,000 characters and edited lightly for punctuation and spelling. Candidates were asked to focus on the positives their service would bring the state instead of making rhetorical attacks on their opponents. Responses have not been exhaustively fact-checked. The 2024 primary election, where voters will pick each political party's nominee to advance to the General Election, will be held Tuesday, June 4. The 2024 general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5.
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.
Whitefish Theatre Co. closes season with 'Death By Design”
The Whitefish Theatre Company is excited to present the hilarious who-dunnit comedy “Death By Design” by Robert Urbinati as their final show of the 2023-2024 season.
Glacier National Park plows at Oberlin Bend
Glacier National Park Plow crews are now at Oberlin Bend, after spending a couple of days clearing snow this week on lower sections of the highway so they could get back to heavy equipment that was trapped by avalanches at Rim Rocks.
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.
Whitefish qualifies 11 for State A tennis
Mason Kelch and Dane Hunt defeated Whitefish teammates Buren Brust and Jesse Burrough in the Northwest A divisional boys doubles championship match, as both duos earned a spot at the state tournament Wednesday.
Whitefish ‘Schools Rock’ party this week
The Whitefish Education Foundation invites the public to attend the third annual Whitefish Schools Rock party on May 23 at the Moose Lodge in Whitefish.
May 15 letters to the editor
The Flathead County Commissioners serve for 6 years and in the next 6 years we will be dealing with some big issues.
Barbara Ree Saunders, 95
Barbara Ree Saunders lost her year and half battle with cancer on May 10th. She passed peacefully at home with lots of love surrounding her.
Steven C. Bryson, 73
Steven C. Bryson, 73, passed away unexpectedly but comfortably in his home the morning of March 30th.
Legacy Homes program may see changes to fee in lieu option
The Whitefish City Council approved a conditional use permit for a 21-apartment project after adding a condition requiring the developer to build deed restricted units, per the Legacy Homes program, rather than pay a fee in lieu.
Looking Back: City councilor said she was ‘spinning her wheels’
Cash, liquor and checks were stolen when the Whitefish Golf Club was burglarized. Whitefish police and the resident sheriff’s deputy apprehended two adults and one juvenile soon after the incident occurred.
Local historian keeps stories alive
Gayle McCarron has served on the five-member Fortine/Trego Cemetery board for the last 16 years.
Police Calls: Spiteful parker rips off wiper blade
A brand new water heater was reported stolen off a construction site on Labrie Drive.
Student Art: ‘Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch - Oregon’ by Colton Staley
The art featured above is called "Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch - Oregon" and is a wool, needle felting landscape by Whitefish High School senior Colton Staley in the WHS Sculpture class.
Council votes to proceed with permit for Riverbend-Miles Trail section
At the Whitefish City Council meeting last week, sixteen members of the public spoke in support of completing the Riverbend-Miles portion of the Whitefish River Trail.
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.
Legals for May, 15 2024
Whitefish baseball edges Bigfork
Whitefish fended off a late rally by Bigfork for a 6-5 victory on Wednesday, May 8 in West Division baseball action. Michael Miller went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double in the victory.
