Friday, April 29
FWP proposes boat inspections for nonnative species
Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on a new rule that would require vessels launched on Montana waters to be inspected at designated aquatic invasive species inspection stations operated by FWP.
Bill requires verification before issuing driver's licenses
A bill requiring the state to electronically verify that all foreign nationals are in the U.S. legally before issuing a Montana driver’s license or ID card was signed into law by Gov. Brian Schweitzer on April 18.
Experts forecast flooding by area rivers and streams
With continued cold weather, the potential for flooding by area rivers and streams has increased, the National Weather Service warned last week.
Uphill skiers need to be aware of avalanches on Big Mtn.
Whitefish Mountain Resort’s post-season uphill policy expired last week, but with significant snowfall and changing weather conditions, the resort reminds skier and hikers that avalanche hazards in the ski area’s permitted boundaries do exist.
Thursday, April 28
Cheerleaders receive collegiate opportunities
Bigfork Easter Egg Hunt
Wednesday, April 27
New perspectives to FVCC board
Just what is education? Is it simply learning skills and technologies needed for a job? Or should it also provide the ability to think, analyze and contribute to the kind of society in which we live and raise our children?
Orozco selected as new superintendent
The Whitefish School District Board of Trustees announced today they have selected Dr. Kathryn Orozco as the next superintendent of schools for the Whitefish School District. The decision was made at the the April 26 school board meeting.
Web Update: Missoula Top 10
Bigfork had two girls place in the top six yesterday, April 26, at the 13th Annual Russ Pilcher Western Montana Top 10 at Missoula County Stadium.
Gladys Brist
Gladys Doris Eisele Brist , 91, passed away on April 16, 2011 at her home in Whitefish. She was born Dec. 9, 1919 in Hutchinson, Minn. to Edward and Amelia Eisele. She attended schools in Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana. Gladys Graduated from Flathead County High School in 1937. Following graduation, she took a post-graduate course in business administration and she operated her own accounting service for many years.
Bulldogs tough at Libby track meet
Lady Dogs get JV win
Dogs edge Cats in dual
Vrentas dedicated to community, kids
Music school thanks
Council approves U.S. 93 zoning compromise
'Fun is...' campaign a success in Portland
Curb safety sparks debate
Brewery granted sign variance
Hosts needed for exchange students
Time to separate politics from property tax reform
Tuesday, April 26
James Kanzler
Senior Spotlight: Jacob Sefcak, BPCT
Senior spotlight: Colton Christensen, BPCT
Senior spotlight: Jonathan May, BPCT
Friday, April 22
Search suspended for missing skiers
The search in Grand Teton National Park for two men with ties in the Flathead has been suspended because of inclement weather. The men are believed to be lost in an avalanche.
Wednesday, April 20
Twins boast veteran roster
Fastpitch team looks for first win
Lady 'Dogs show improvement in first win
Farrens hired as girls soccer coach
Sattler, Ellis sweep No. 1 doubles
Cora Ellen Kerestes
C-Falls skier missing in Wyoming park
A massive search is underway for a Columbia Falls skier missing in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Cora Kerestes
WF Chamber promoting outdoor stage
Four candidates file for school board
Housing program sees drastic funding cuts
Inventor looks to patent electric bike
House named 64th First Lady
Groups prepare for floods
Wednesday, April 13
Busy opening week for tennis teams
Rough start to fastpitch season
Doubles teams sweep Bigfork
XC standout Bailey Eaton to run for Embry-Riddle
No. 1 Morison picks up win at Bigfork
Frank Little
Students present petition against tobacco store
Good for traffic, bad for pedestrians
Resort sets record for skier visits
Budget pros and cons
Juvenile faces arson charge for store fire
Bigfork track and field off to strong start with two meets
Tuesday, April 12
Garden tour to benefit community garden
The 2011 Whitefish Garden Tour, the brainchild of Bonnie Hannigan, with support of the Whitefish Community Garden, has become a reality. Slated for late July, the tour will include professionally landscaped gardens, private individually designed gardens and local urban farms.
Saturday, April 9
Feds pass budget, get your bike, Glacier is open!
In the 11th hour Friday night, Congress passed a federal spending bill. That means Glacier National Park will remain open.
Thursday, April 7
If government shuts down, so does Glacier
If the government shuts down, Glacier National Park will bar recreational entry to its lands, spokeswoman Ellen Blickhan confirmed today.
Little Spoon: Episode 1 -- Maddie Lorang
Wednesday, April 6
Pole, pedal, paddle
Winter weather hampers spring sports
Doherty nails Telemark jump to make Nationals podium
Management changes at alpine ski foundation
Softball team ripe with potential
'Dogs look to 'leave some skin on the court'
Parsons wins rain-soaked Big Mountain triathlon
Robert Sagen
Marijuana bills move out of Senate to House
RR quiet zone funding an issue
City, county differ on library break-up
Board sets levy requests
Light at the end of the tunnel
Autos, Alcohol, and Accidents
Sort of a surprise! There on TV from the Montana House floor last week was Representative Alan Hale emotionally ranting about the deplorable attitude of the legislature, “trying to destroy the Montana way of life” by enacting tougher DUI laws. He added, such laws are not just bad for historic state social life, but also harmful to “small business.” His rhetoric brought memories of many previous political debates over DUI laws, and I dug out a column written in the mid eighties. That satire was widely reprinted, including in a large California publication. This is it:
'The Road,' a history
I made two round trips from Trail Creek to Columbia Falls this week and one of my neighbors asked how I fared on the terrible road. My reply was that I thought the road was really good - for the time of year.
Bowling: High scores at Pick's for 3/21-3/27
Pick's Bowling Center's high scorers for the week of March 21-27, 2011
Nordic club trails see increased use
Tuesday, April 5
Columbia Falls Community Choir Practice
Officials say radiation levels not harmful
Radiation from Japan has been detected in the U.S.
Recent rainy weather in the Flathead has led to concerns by some residents that radioactive particles escaping from damaged nuclear reactors in Japan could be deposited here and cause health risks.
Monday, April 4
Stumptown Thrift fire
Blaze chars downtown thrift store
A blaze of suspicious origin is being investigated as arson after the donation drop box in the alley behind the Stumptown Thrift Store caught on fire Sunday night.
Friday, April 1
Pilot both amusing and confusing
The March 23 edition of the Whitefish Pilot was amusing and confusing. The front page dinged the Great Northern Brewery Co. for violating the city’s sign code and dark sky ordinance, while in the “Town & Country” section lauded the Great Northern Brewery Co. as Whitefish’s Business of the Year.
Whitefish woman heading for Wheel of Fortune
Mandie Fleming, of Whitefish, will be a contestant on the Wheel of Fortune television show on Wednesday, April 6.