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Police Calls: Concrete blocks and dirt block roadways
The police calls section is presented for entertainment purposes and does not reflect the nature or the volume of the calls received by local law enforcement.April 10A GMC rear ended a black VW and continued to drive away down Highway 93. There were no injuries when a white truck hit the caller’s black Tacoma on Central Avenue and left.A resident of Baker Avenue said the noise from a dump truck unloading concrete blocks at her neighbor’s house was so loud, it “shook her house” and she would like the neighbors to be counseled.A parked vehicle was blocking a fire hydrant on...
Support completing the Whitefish River Trail
DREAM Adaptive Recreation and Safe Trails Whitefish are working with partners and community members to support the City of Whitefish's efforts to complete a safe, connected paved path system through town. The main path artery, the Whitefish River Trail has segments that are missing and/or inaccessible creating a safety issue for pedestrians. Our community needs a safe and accessible way for all people, regardless of age or ability, to travel by foot, bikes, mobility devices, in our city.Currently, the Riverbend/Miles Avenue section, a key segment, is at a critical point. This section is north of Kay Beller Park under Veterans...
Legals for May, 1 2024
NO. 2753 CITY OF WHITEFISH NOTICE OF PRESENTING TO THE VOTERS A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CITY CHARTER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting to be held May 6, 2024, at 7:10 p.m., in the Whitefish City Council Chambers at 418 East Second Street, the Whitefish City Council will consider an ordinance presenting to the voters of the City of Whitefish a proposal to amend Article II, Section 2.01(4) of the Whitefish City Charter to allow members of the City Council to receive compensation, such as a salary, stipend, health insurance, per diem, and mileage allowance, all as set...
Whitefish High School ranked No. 2 in Montana
Whitefish High School has earned the No. 2 spot in Montana in "2024 Best High Schools,” which U.S. News released in a new report. Rankings are based on areas like college readiness, college curriculum breadth, state assessment proficiency, and graduation rates. Nearly 18,000 schools were ranked nationwide, and 171 high schools across Montana.Bozeman High School was ranked No. 1, with Glacier High School in Kalispell coming in at No. 3.According to the scorecard, Whitefish boasts a graduation rate of 90-94%, a reading proficiency of 62% and a math proficiency of 42%. The AP participation rate was at 40%. “We continue to have...
Beware medicare spamming phonecalls
I want to warm locals to a large, current and ongoing phone scam.The caller identifies themselves as "...calling from Medicare in order to update your information so that you can receive the new Medicare card..." To anyone who receives a call from either Medicare or Social Security, please know these government agencies will NEVER call anyone directly; the only way they will speak with you over the phone is if YOU initiate the call. I was contacted by phone by a very nice person who wanted only to scam my personal information in order to contribute to theft and fraud. And for anyone who happens to fall for this: the process to report and protect your privacy is immense and time consuming. For all my friends and neighbors in Whitefish who are on Medicare please do this: Hang Up.Thanks.— Maureen Cleary, RN, Whitefish
Whitefish sweeps team scoring at ARM Invite
Whitefish won both the boys and girls team scoring at their home ARM Invitational on Saturday, April 27, winning 14 different events.Carson Krack won the 110-meter hurdles (15.33) and the high jump (6-0). Christian Schwaderer was first in the 200-meter run (24.33), while Ethan Amick was the top finisher in the 400-meter run (51.88). In the 1,600-meter run, Whitefish’s Simon Douglas was first (4:35.51). In the relays, Whitefish won the 4x400 race (43.93).Krack was also second in the 100-meter run (11.40), while Carson Gulick was fourth in the 110-meter hurdles (16.24) and third in the 300-meter hurdles (44.88).On the girls side,...
Debo Powers is the clear choice for HD 3
Montana needs state legislators who represent all of us. Debo Powers is that candidate. I have known Debo for over 20 years and served in various capacities with her in local and regional organizations. Debo has been a full-time resident of HD 3 for many years and as such is uniquely qualified to serve as our representative in the Montana Legislature.Her proven track record includes helping to build consensus among multiple interest groups as a member of the successful Whitefish Range Partnership, demonstrating her ability to develop consensus between polarized points of view. As a professional educator and ultimately a...
Colors abound for Whitefish Middle School fundraiser
The Whitefish Middle School 2024 Color Run fundraiser raised over $31,000 for teacher appreciation, funding for 8th grade History trips and Kids in Need programs. Sixth graders (left to right) Anna Brooke Mckay, Lola Avalos, Ruby Richards and Lilliana Bowden-Smith participate in the color run (Kelsey Evans/Pilot). Aiden Dodrill, Landon James, Carlos Guzman and Elsie Snipes in full color (Kelsey Evans/Pilot). WMS student River Knudsvig throws her hands around in shock while Evalena Aurand gets doused in the face in blue. Around her, Riley Murphy, Wyatt Gemmill, Garek Bacon, Riley Bridgewater, Aiden Joy and Morgan Jenkins run past (Kelsey Evans/Pilot). Mary Flannigan and Jade Fischer take blue and orange in stride (Kelsey Evans/Pilot). "Watch this! Should I do it again?" Deana Shestak cartwheels, sending puffs of color through the air (Kelsey Evans/Pilot).
Boat launch inspection stations open May 1
The boat launches at Whitefish City Beach and Whitefish Lake State Park Boat will open May 1, 2024. Inspections will be available from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. During the month of May, decontaminations will be available Monday through Friday by appointment only. Boaters can call 406-212-0750 to schedule an appointment. The Decontamination Station will be open with regular hours by mid-June. For more information on Aquatic Invasive Species inspections, please call 406-863-2473 or visit www.cityofwhitefish.org/173/Watercraft-Inspection-Decontamination.
Plains girls finish 3rd at ARM track meet
Host Whitefish swept the men’s and women’s team titles at last weekend’s ARM track meet, while the Plains women continued their impressive run in the women’s title chase.Whitefish won the boys team crown with 126 total points, easily outdistancing second place Bigfork, which amassed 98 points. The Whitefish women compiled 167.5 points, well ahead of runner-up Columbia Falls.The Plains women, meanwhile, led by another double weight event sweep by junior Alexis Demmng, placed third in the women’s team standings with 62 points, many of them via Demming’s first place showing in both the discus and shot put.Demming is the defending...
Student Art: ‘Palm Springs’ by Lucy Olson
The art featured above is called “Palm Springs” and is a watercolor painting by Whitefish High School senior Lucy Olson in the WHS Art 1: Painting class. The Pilot periodically features art from Whitefish High School students.
City Council preview for May 6, 2024
Whitefish City Council meets on Tuesday, May 6, beginning at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall.Council meetings are also available for participation remotely through Microsoft Teams. The work sessions are also available for remote participation. For more information, visit the city’s website at www.cityofwhitefish.org or call 863-2400.Individuals are encouraged to provide written public comment to the City Clerk, Michelle Howke at mhowke@cityofwhitefish.org or deliver by 4 p.m. on May 6, at City Hall in the Utility Drop Box.Items on the agenda, subject to change:-Consideration of a request from JLA Whitefish LLC. for a permit to develop 21 apartments on .54 acres of land.-Consideration to submit a 124 permit for Riverbend/Miles Avenue Trail.-Consideration of an ordinance to allow members of the city council to receive compensation.-Other matters that may arise between April 29 and May 6.There is a work session at 6:20 p.m., before the regular meeting to discuss the Whitefish Fire Service Area proposed amendment to the Interlocal Agreement. This meeting is held virtually and is accessed with the same link that is provided for the regular meeting.
Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau board meeting May 13
The Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau (Explore Whitefish) will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors on Monday, May 13. The meeting will be held at Whitefish City Hall and begins at 2:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. For any questions, call (406) 862-3390 or email info@explorewhitefish.com.
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