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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.

Cheerleaders receive collegiate opportunities

Bigfork Easter Egg Hunt

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

James Kanzler

Senior Spotlight: Jacob Sefcak, BPCT

Senior spotlight: Colton Christensen, BPCT

Senior spotlight: Jonathan May, BPCT

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.

Twins boast veteran roster

Lady 'Dogs show improvement in first win

Fastpitch team looks for 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

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

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.

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.

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

Pole, pedal, paddle

Winter weather hampers spring sports

Doherty nails Telemark jump to make Nationals podium

Softball team ripe with potential

Management changes at alpine ski foundation

'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.

Nordic club trails see increased use

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

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.

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.

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.

Nuns and wine: Players open new show