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Flathead Beacon
Karrow Development in Whitefish Gets Approval to Include More Housing
The vision for a mixed-use Whitefish development that has been incubating for the last seven years underwent another change this week, when the city council at its Monday night meeting approved a request from the developer to increase the number of residential units that could be built as part of the project.
Bigfork Eagle
Pilots sue to save airstrip caught up in plans for a luxury resort near Lakeside
A group of pilots are fighting to preserve a private airstrip near Lakeside, arguing in a lawsuit that its owners have no right to remove the runway. TAL & PGL, LLC, is the registered owner of the airstrip near the Eagle’s Crest neighborhood, according to Federal Aviation Administration records. Two years ago, the company’s owners, Terry and Patrick Leiser, agreed to sell 1,700 acres of land — including a section of the runway — to Discovery Land Company. Discovery is behind plans to build a members-only resort, dubbed Flathead Lake Club, adjacent to Eagle’s Crest. The development is expected to feature a new golf course, spa, fitness center and 359 residential lots. In the buy-sell agreement, Discovery added a requirement to remove the airstrip. Vice President Jeremy Pfile said its proximity poses an unacceptable safety risk to residential development. “A private airstrip in a mountainous area, unregulated by the [Federal Aviation Administration], presents serious safety concerns,” Pfile said in an email to the Daily Inter Lake. The runway has painted markings as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. It also has a precision path approach indicator that provides vertical guidance to arriving aircraft. Runway repairs, painted markings and the indicators
Flathead Beacon
The Costly Quest to Save Smith Lake
Last November, Heidi Van Everen could look toward Smith Lake north of Whitefish and watch the stars align above her organization’s flagship project to conserve 600 acres of some of the most sought-after land in the Flathead Valley. Pegging its value at $7.2 million, the state of Montana’s initial appraisal of the parcel guarding the head of Whitefish Lake was just within reach for Whitefish Legacy Partners, the local nonprofit organization Van Everen has led since 2010, racking up community-wide conservation and recreation wins stretching from Beaver Lakes to Haskill Basin while generating millions in revenue for Montana’s school trust.
Hungry Horse News
Ruis shares plans for Teakettle Heights development on former CFAC land
Developer Mick Ruis shared preliminary plans last week for his vision of the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. property called Teakettle Heights. He said he’s working with Glencore officials on possible tenants for the site’s commercial space, which would sit on the footprint of the former plant. He considered a data center, but noted it would not bring many jobs to the area and he wanted businesses that would employ people. The commercial property is about 400 acres. On the residential side, Phase I covers 75 acres and would have 126 single family homes, 58 townhomes and 240 multi-family units. Phase II, which is 77 acres, includes 232 single family homes, 123 townhomes and 432 multi-family units. It also includes sports fields, pickleball and basketball courts and a baseball field. Both phases straddle Aluminum Drive, with Phase I to the south adjacent to the existing Aluminum City neighborhood and Phase II to the north pf Aluminum Drive. Future expansion would include higher end homes to the north, but it also includes 1,200 acres of recreational lands, which would primarily be to the east along Teakettle Mountain, outside of the actual Superfund site. Ruis said he hopes to bring plans to
Whitefish Pilot
Looking Back: Lightning sparks blaze on Whitefish Mountain
A look back at past Pilot articles by Julie Engler 50 Years Ago July 31, 1975 The graduating class of 1965 from Whitefish High School held their 10-year reunion with a get together at the Happy Hunky Friday, a banquet and dance at the Golf Club Saturday and a picnic at City Beach Sunday. Fifty-four members of the original class of 112 attended the festivities, travelling distances as far away as Washington, DC. and Fairbanks, Alaska. Beverly Scoville Garrick from Seattle was awarded the “changed the most” award. Dwayne Becker of Whitefish won the “changed the least” award. Don Gray of Whitefish was presented with the “baldest” award. 40 Years Ago July 31, 1985 A smoldering lightning strike matured into a full-grown forest fire on Whitefish Mountain about 35 miles north of Whitefish. The fire was brought under control and was being patrolled by a 20-person crew. Over 100 firefighters and support staff worked on the fire and contained the blaze to the ridge top area, bringing it under control after it consumed approximately 35 acres. “We had five crews of 20 firefighters each on the fire over the weekend,” explained Bill Wright, the fire’s incident commander, a field supervisor
Flathead Beacon
Holding the Line for Whitefish Workers
Last month, I wrote a guest column outlining the scale of housing affordability challenges facing Whitefish. The thrust of the letter was this: Whitefish is the least affordable community in the fastest-growing county in the least affordable state in the country. Given that context, it’s easy to feel like our...
930 AM KMPT
Yellowstone Club 2.0 Coming to Lakeside?
Well, guess what? The same developers who transformed Big Sky into a millionaire’s ski fort are at it again, and this time it’s Flathead Lake in their sights. They’re naming it the Flathead Lake Club, and already it sounds like the type of place where someone screams at a server for adding one ice cube too many to their beverage.
96.3 The Blaze
Yellowstone Club 2.0 Coming to Lakeside?
Well, guess what? The same developers who transformed Big Sky into a millionaire’s ski fort are at it again, and this time it’s Flathead Lake in their sights. They’re naming it the Flathead Lake Club, and already it sounds like the type of place where someone screams at a server for adding one ice cube too many to their beverage.
Flathead Beacon
Luxury Real Estate Company Unveils ‘Flathead Lake Club’ Proposal in Lakeside at First Public Hearing
The Flathead County Planning Board last night unanimously voted to table a recommendation for a private golf club proposal that would include a 359 single-family home subdivision on 1,700 acres west of U.S. Highway 93 in Lakeside called the “Flathead Lake Club.”. Planning board members cited new information that...
NBCMontana
Holland Lake Lodge under new ownership
KALISPELL, Mont. — Holland Lake Lodge, a cherished Montana landmark since 1924, is entering a new era under new ownership. The new proprietors, who are advocates for conservation and community-driven hospitality, expressed their honor in assuming stewardship of this iconic lodge, nestled on the shores of Holland Lake in the Swan Valley.
930 AM KMPT
Tim Sheehy Lists Flathead Lake Peninsula for $10.25M
If you've ever been on Flathead Lake in April, chasing spring perch on the East Bay, you know that water by Bird Point hits differently. That smooth blue glide and the way the wind tucks around the jutting peninsula. It can make you slip into daydreams of dropping anchor forever. I’ve boated by that spot more times than I can remember, looking at that private piece of Flathead Lake like it was a mirage. Now it’s officially for sale. I only need to raise $10.25 million, and I’m good.
94.9 KYSS FM
Yellowstone Club 2.0 Coming to Lakeside?
Well, guess what? The same developers who transformed Big Sky into a millionaire’s ski fort are at it again, and this time it’s Flathead Lake in their sights. They’re naming it the Flathead Lake Club, and already it sounds like the type of place where someone screams at a server for adding one ice cube too many to their beverage.
Flathead Beacon
The Flathead’s Frozen Real Estate Market Begins to Thaw
As the nationwide housing market remains frozen, experts in the Flathead Valley say that northwest Montana is starting to thaw as inventory expands and prospective homebuyers grow tired of waiting for high mortgage rates to drop. In a market where high home prices persist and mortgage rates hover around 6.8%,...
Whitefish Pilot
Only up from here: Downtown Whitefish real estate rises in prices and vert
Maintaining downtown as the center of the community and supporting local business retention are among the goals of a draft update to the economic section of Whitefish’s growth policy. Small businesses will have to navigate a real estate market that is no longer reminiscent of a sleepy railroad town to attain those goals. “We went from a little town where we just hoped potholes would be filled in streets, to an amenity driven destination,” said Scott Strellnauer, who has worked as a real estate broker in Whitefish since 1990. “We could not have fathomed the construction,” he said. “But the big shift is that no longer can a small business owner afford to buy a downtown building and make it their own.” Recent shifts in real estate were further driven by the uncertainty of the pandemic and the resulting desire for people – and investors – to make life-changes, he said. Strellnauer explained that downtown properties are expensive because they are like lakefront properties, in that the cost doesn’t reflect the value of the building, but rather the access. Investors must balance high costs with the anticipated rate of return. Buyers have to say, “I believe in the building, and
Whitefish Pilot
Flathead Land Trust celebrates 40th anniversary with Protect & Connect
Flathead Land Trust invites the community to their 40th anniversary celebration, Protect & Connect. The event will be held at the Kohrs property west of Whitefish on Saturday, June 21, starting at 11 a.m. Nestled along the Stillwater River, the stunning venue is permanently protected by a conservation easement held by Flathead Land Trust, safeguarding over 650 acres of farmland and riparian habitat. Participants will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch from Uptown Hearth, along with wine, local beer and other refreshing drinks, as Mike Murray performs live music. Throughout the afternoon, guests can engage in property tours, hayrides, face painting and games for the kids, and a nostalgic program looking back at 40 years of conservation. There will be a raffle featuring prizes like cabin stays, a guided fly-fishing excursion, ski and mountain biking passes, and a variety of other unique experiences and treasures. The event will conclude with a paddle raise, where all donations will have the chance to be matched. Contributions will help further Flathead Land Trust’s mission of conserving northwest Montana’s land and water legacy for future generations. This event will celebrate the water, wildlife and stunning open spaces in Northwest Montana. It is the annual fundraising
Flathead Beacon
Growth, Wealth, and a Path Forward
If you’ve been on social media recently, there’s a good chance you’ve seen an image of the United States with individual states in shades of green to red. Green having the most affordable housing, and red having the least affordable. In the deepest, darkest shade of red on the map, lies Montana. We’re number No. 1, and not in a good way.
Flathead Beacon
Immanuel Living to Add Apartments, Helping Fill in the Gaps for Senior Living
Senior living options in Kalispell are getting a boost with the addition of a 39-residence development at Immanuel Living’s campus. The developments, dubbed The Lofts, will be built on existing green space on the nonprofit’s campus, as independent living apartments for those 55 and up. The residences will range from 550 to 1,725 square feet, with a skybridge to cross the street in the winter, and access to amenities such as a heated swimming pool and hot tub, fitness classes, and other programs.