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Police Calls: Spiteful parker rips off wiper blade
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 26A brand new water heater was reported stolen off a construction site on Labrie Drive.It seemed some items stored in boxes in an attic on Central Avenue had been rummaged through and possibly burgled.The caller didn’t want the man who had stolen things from the location on Highway 93 and loaded them into his car to be charged for theft, but did want him trespassed.A female shoplifter left a location on Highway 93 on...
Council votes to proceed with permit for Riverbend-Miles Trail section
At the Whitefish City Council meeting last week, 16 members of the public spoke in support of completing the Riverbend-Miles portion of the Whitefish River Trail. The council voted unanimously to proceed with the application process for a 124 permit. The section of trail would connect the river trail from the north edge of the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge underpass to the BNSF Railway loop trail. Currently, the trail ends and users must climb stairs or cross over U.S. 93 North and go up the hill that is Miles Avenue to rejoin the trail.Julie Tickle, executive director of DREAM Adaptive Recreation, called...
Local historian keeps stories alive
Gayle McCarron has served on the five-member Fortine/Trego Cemetery board for the last 16 years. Her dedication to researching family histories has helped the Fortine/Trego Cemetery regain and honor the compelling stories of those buried there.The Fortine/Trego Cemetery is celebrating its 110-year anniversary with a cookout and potluck this Saturday. McCarron said it is traditional for the town to get together in the spring and clean the cemetery. “Families would go up on Arbor Day and have a clean up day,” McCarron said. “Men would usually clean the cemetery. The women would make the lunches and they'd have picnics up there....
Do-it-all senior Ainsley Scott to pursue nursing degree
Scott is a 3-sport athlete. She’s served as team captain four times: twice in volleyball and twice in basketball. She’s a two-time honorable mention in volleyball. She’s a two-time state qualifier in tennis and volleyball. With four brothers – one older and three younger – it’s no wonder Scott has a competitive nature. While she was born in Dallas, her family moved to Whitefish when she was 9. When she’s not on the court, Scott said she “likes to stay busy.” “I love doing everything. It keeps it more interesting.”Scott is the class vice president for student council and has been involved in...
Looking Back: City councilor said she was ‘spinning her wheels’
A look back at past Pilot articles by Julie Engler50 Years AgoMay 16, 1974Cash, 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. “We had ‘em in jail before the golf club officials knew they had been robbed,” said police chief Joe Eason. Police arrested Don Skinner, Greg Wiebe and the juvenile, and recovered the cash, buried at State Park in a metal box. They also recovered some of the liquor.40 Years AgoMay 17, 1984Helen Tate, the first woman...
Tis’ the season to be bear-aware
Whitefish Legacy Partners and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are partnering to offer free family-friendly bear-awareness presentations and a hiking event. Justine Vallieres, wildlife conflict management specialist for Region 1, will be presenting information and answering questions. "The goal of these events is to offer folks free education about a vital part of our community—bears! It's about us and our safety, but it's also about them and their safety—how we can coexist on the same land,” said Haley King, education coordinator for Whitefish Legacy Partners. Vallieres was the grizzly bear conflict management technician for the last four years in Region 1, and prior...
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.The developer, JLA Whitefish, LLC., requested a conditional use permit to build 21 apartments on about half an acre on Iowa Avenue. Edgewood Place is along the south of the project and Iowa Avenue is to the west. In order to participate in the Legacy Homes program, 10% of the units, or 2.1 units, need to be deed restricted for affordability or a fee paid...
Flathead Trails Fest celebrates outdoors
Celebrating the outdoors, the second annual Flathead Trails Fest is set for Sunday, May 19 near Whitefish.The event, hosted by the Flathead Trails Association, runs from 3-6 p.m. at Haskill Creek Farms, 1202 Voerman Road. Featuring local trail organizations, the day includes live music, free beer, prizes, food trucks, demonstrations, family-friendly activities and volunteer opportunities.Attendees will have the opportunity to meet 30 plus nonprofit and land agency partners that make up the network of trail planners, builders, fixers, and educators in the Flathead. Come give Smokey Bear a high five, practice shooting bear spray from a test canister, be entered...
Whitefish tennis wins three out of four against Hamilton, Corvallis
The Whitefish boys tennis team picked up victories against Hamilton and Corvallis, while the girls won their matchup against Hamilton on Saturday, May 11.The Bulldog boys notched a 6-1 win over Hamilton thanks to strong play from their doubles team, sweeping all three matches. Whitefish’s Jack Oehlerich won the No. 2 singles matchup over Micah VanSickle 6-0, 6-1, while Walt Seigmund and Luke Craig were victorious in their singles matchups.The doubles teams showed up. Buren Brust and Jesse Burrough won their No. 1 doubles matchups against Finn Dufresne and Jason Chaplin 6-3, 6-4. Dane Hunt and Aaron Anderson won their...
Marathon and FishFest this Saturday
It's set to be a festive weekend with events to tun, shop, dine and dance the fish all day long.The 2nd Annual Whitefish FishFest is set for this Saturday, May 18. It will be a full day of festivities to celebrate Whitefish including the Whitefish Marathon, sidewalk sales, patio parties and more. Local retailers, bars, restaurants, and others are offering an array of sales, discounts, promotions, and give-a-ways throughout the day.To "Run the Fish,” the WAVE’s 17th annual Whitefish Marathon, Half-Marathon & 5K runs kicks off the day at 8 a.m. in Depot Park. The road races alone are set...
The Top 5 Safest Places to Call Home in Montana (2024 Edition)
Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about ditching the city grind for wide-open spaces and a slower pace? When people think about wide-open spaces in a safe and secure environment, Montana is one of the states that often comes to mind. As it turns out, though, Montana is just like every other state: some places are safe, others…not so much. Even this slice of paradise has spots where crime rates might make you hesitate.
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.Whitefish finished with seven hits as a team and overcame three team errors. The Bulldogs led 3-0 after three innings, but Bigfork tied things up in the top of the fourth. Whitefish responded with two runs in the fourth and another in the fifth.Bigfork scored a run in the sixth and seventh but couldn’t overcome the Bulldogs lead. Tait Orme was 2-for-3 as was Ryan Conklin, who drove...
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. The Pilot periodically features art from Whitefish High School students.
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