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Whitefish School District appoints Lisa Bloom as interim superintendent

The Whitefish School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday moved to negotiate a contract for interim superintendent with Lisa Bloom, the district’s director of curriculum and instruction.

Group sues county over lakeshore protection enforcement

The lawsuit filed in Flathead County District Court involves the county’s approval of an after-the-fact permit at 776 Beach Lane, located near Lion Mountain in Whitefish Lake’s Beaver Bay.

Whitefish School Board to weigh interim superintendent after failed contract talks

The Whitefish School Board will consider appointing an interim superintendent for the 2026/27 school year after contract negotiations fell through with its selected finalist.

Michigan educator offered Whitefish superintendent position

The Whitefish School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Thursday evening to negotiate a contract for the position of superintendent.

Food trucks serve local burgers at a bargain price

The Polson resident started Gary’s Local Burgers less than two years ago in Missoula and opened their fourth location in Whitefish a few weeks ago.

Kalispell woman sentenced for obstruction during protest at Whitefish Border Patrol station

A Kalispell woman was sentenced in Whitefish Municipal Court last month for throwing a piece of plywood in front of a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle during a protest outside of the Whitefish U.S. Custom and Border Patrol office on Sept. 15, 2025.

Flathead High School principal among finalists for Whitefish superintendent job

The Flathead High School principal and the former superintendent for Fair-Mont-Egan School are among the three finalists to be the next superintendent for Whitefish School District.

Whitefish collectibles shop revives international 1990s pop culture game

Even greater of a feat, the game can be played both digitally and physically, giving people of all ages and backgrounds a chance to feel like a kid again, whether it’s in Whitefish’s Depot Park or online.

The keepers of Whitefish’s Winter Carnival buttons

In the Whitefish Winter Carnival’s earlier years, volunteers were known to hop on a bus and head all over the valley to sell their wares in the form of buttons.

Whitefish Skijoring event canceled due to no snow

The spirit of a true Montana sport is alive and well in Flathead Valley, but Old Man Winter is not.

Whitefish Winter Carnival Yetis ready to terrorize in new leather

Never-before-seen Yetis roared into the O’Shaughnessy Center during Coronation Jan. 17.

Landmark Whitefish bars listed for sale

The Great Northern Bar and the Remington Bar are for sale.

Whitefish photographer visualizes badlands as new presidential library takes shape

From the badlands to the Sahara, unexpected shifts in the sky took Whitefish photographer Chuck Haney’s year by storm.

Flathead County looks at update to lakeshore regulations

A draft of proposed amendments to Flathead County’s 55-page lake and lakeshore protection regulations is available on the county’s website prior to a public workshop on Jan. 14.

Personal connections make Whitefish salon resilient for 25 years

For 25 years, Reecia’s Salon has been a staple in the Whitefish beauty and wellness community, building a collaborative team of stylists who aim to provide guests with a consistent and personable service.

Rare leucistic loon the bird of a lifetime for Whitefish photographer

What is the best shot?

Holiday crowds set new skier visit mark at Whitefish Mountain Resort

A cold front delivered just in time for the holiday week rush at Whitefish Mountain Resort, laying down enough powder to notch an all-time single-day visitor record.

Lakeshore violation landslides into petition for stronger regulations

A group of Flathead County citizens is petitioning for stronger lake and lakeshore protections amongst the rekindling of a decades old debate of the jurisdiction of Whitefish Lake.

Annual Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby hooks new generations of fishers

A little wind on the water never keeps a fisher on the shore. That’s something the Annual Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby, held at Murphy Lake, has instilled in old and new generations of fishers for the last two decades.

Whitefish School District selects firm for superintendent search

The Whitefish School Board selected with the consulting firm McPherson and Jacobson LLC to conduct the search for a new superintendent at a board meeting last week.

Fresh snow blankets Big Mountain slopes for opening day

Skiers and snowboarders, the wait is nearly over. Whitefish Mountain Resort’s opening day is tomorrow, Dec. 4,

From Big Mountain to Mars, local astronaut inspires Whitefish students

When Whitefish High School senior Noah Oaks heard that John Herrington, retired naval aviator and NASA astronaut, frequents Big Mountain, he knew he had to recruit him for the launch of the first-ever Whitefish High School Space Club.

Rubble remains three months after Whitefish structure fire

There is no set timeline for the clean-up of the rubble of an abandoned building that burned down in Whitefish three months ago.

Design for Whitefish High School expansion completed

A major milestone has been reached by A&E Design for the Whitefish High School expansion project.

How a sock hop will save Whitefish’s Depot, again

In 1990, Stumptown Historical Society purchased the Whitefish Depot for $1 from BNSF Railway. More than three decades later, cries of “Save the Depot,” can once again be heard across town.

Sighting in: Hunters prep for season at Whitefish Rifle and Pistol Club

Established in 1963, the Whitefish Rifle and Pistol Club (WRPC) has long been a go-to place to safely shoot firearms in the Flathead Valley.

Veterans seek peace on Northwest Montana's quiet waters

The Built for More program is offered by Warriors for Quiet Waters, a Montana-based nonprofit.

Whitefish saw record high visitor spending in July

July in Whitefish saw the highest amount of dollars spent by visitors on record, according to VISA Destination Insights gathered by Explore Whitefish.

A Six Women Collective: Artists host pop-up show in Whitefish

A group of local artists dubbed “A Six Women Collective” are collaborating for a one night only pop-up art show during Whitefish Gallery Nights, on Thursday Aug. 7 from 5- 8 p.m.

Education coordinator makes Whitefish Trail an inclusive place to learn and connect

Attend a wildflower walk, mushroom hunt, bear aware event, biking clinic or any outdoor extravaganza hosted on the Whitefish Trail, and you’ll likely be greeted at the trailhead by Haley King, eager, friendly and full of outdoor knowledge.

Radio Ranch trio takes long road to Under the Big Sky

It was in the fall of 2022 that three musicians, Rhett Henry Baxter, Camille Kelly and Johnny Wall, met for the first time in Whitefish.

Cause of fire that destroyed abandoned building in Whitefish under investigation

The cause of a two-alarm fire that destroyed an abandoned building near downtown Whitefish remained under investigation Monday.

Blackfoot graphic artist reclaims antique documents

Graphic artist John Iasiah Pepion, of the Blackfeet Nation and based out of Browning, recreates history through his ledger art.

Whitefish enrollment holding steady as high school expansion takes shape

At the school board meeting June 10, A&E Design presented renderings of the high school expansion that emphasize natural lighting and flexible learning corridors.

Lower water level becoming the new normal for Whitefish Lake

Lower water levels in Whitefish Lake are becoming the new paradigm, according to data collected by the Whitefish Lake Institute.

High school students host dinner to benefit families battling cancer

It was a beautiful Monday evening last month when community members gathered at Whitefish High School for a dinner fundraiser that raised nearly $7,000 for two local families affected by cancer.

Campaign for new instruments aims to make music resonate

The Whitefish Education Foundation has a momentous goal to equip over 13,500 music students with adequate instruments over the next few decades.

Border Patrol says detainment and release of immigrant in Whitefish justified

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials said Friday its officers' actions in detaining a Venezuela man in Whitefish last week were "vetted and legally justified."

Whitefish restaurants serve up unique menus for one-week event

Whitefish Restaurant Week, running May 12-16, will be a prime time to experience Whitefish’s culinary scene through special menu items, all while helping to support local businesses and affordable housing through the Community Support Fund.

Whitefish Outfitters to add one-stop adventure shop for visitors

Lawmakers overwhelmingly supported a measure to establish American Rodeo as the newest addition to the list of state symbols

For many visitors to Whitefish and the Glacier area, Whitefish Outfitters and Tours is one of the first places to call to book tours and rentals for outdoor adventures year-round.

New nonprofit casting hope on Flathead Valley youth through fly fishing

Cast Hope, a nonprofit new to Flathead Valley, aims to not only introduce kids to the sport of fly fishing through guided experiences, but to also hook them on the outdoors, and to offer a chance for meaningful mentorship for those who are closest to them.

Homeschool Theatre Club plays the notes of ‘The Music Man’

The Homeschool Theatre Club’s production of “The Music Man” runs March 27 through March 29 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

A year after unionizing, Whitefish ski patrol holds rally to show solidarity

Whitefish Mountain Resort Professional Ski Patrol Union (WMRPSP) members and supporters held a protest on the viaduct Saturday morning after passing the one-year mark since patrollers first voted to unionize.

Whitefish teacher receives kidney from local parent

After seven and a half years of battling polycystic kidney disease, Whitefish Middle School teacher Sean Duff was donated a kidney by local parent Janelle Hansen last month, and both are recovering well.

Dangerously warm temperatures create ‘magnificent’ avalanches

A drastic winter thaw has created dangerous avalanche conditions in Northwest Montana as temperatures rose to the mid-40s and rain and snow fell over the weekend.

Whitefish firefighters return from aiding in Los Angeles wildfires

Four Whitefish firefighters have returned home safely after assisting with widespread wildfires in Los Angeles.

Whitefish School District puts athletic improvements on ‘fast-track’

The Whitefish School District approved a project delivery contract for the high school’s academic and athletic improvements at a board meeting Jan. 14.

Whitefish student rallies for families impacted by cancer

Whitefish High School senior Maggie Mercer knows firsthand the difference a support system can make for families battling cancer. Now, she’s leading the way to support other local families grappling with the disease.

Whitefish Winter Carnival festivities take on Oz theme

The month-long celebration kicks off Saturday with a "Wizard of Oz" theme that tells all: ‘There’s snow place like home.'

Big Mountain area to vote on resort tax

Residents of the Big Mountain Resort Area District will vote on implementing a resort tax this month. Mail-in ballots are due Jan. 21.