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Whitefish lawmaker, ex-Navy SEAL reflects on Bin Laden's death Play Video
May 3, 2012 9:41 AM
KALISPELL- It's been one year since U.S. Special Forces successfully carried out a plan to kill Osama Bin Laden and reporter caught up with a Whitefish man who once led the Navy SEAL Team 6 unit that executed the operation. Montana State Senator Ryan Zinke served as a Navy... more » -
Former Whitefish Navy Seal reflects on Bin Laden's death Play Video
May 1, 2012 8:15 PM
WHITEFISH- Wednesday marks the one year anniversary since Osama Bin Laden was killed by U.S. Navy Seals. Former Navy Seal Team 6 Commander Ryan Zinke, lives in Whitefish and was on the same team that executed the raid to kill Bin Laden. Zinke was a Navy Seal for... more » -
Whitefish emergency crews have busy Wednesday Play Video
April 19, 2012 9:29 AM
WHITEFISH- Emergency services crews in the Flathead Valley responded to multiple calls on Blanchard Lake Road on Wednesday, and a one vehicle rollover accident was just the beginning. A woman rolled her vehicle around a sharp turn Wednesday morning and was trapped inside for a short period, but managed... more » -
Whitefish reconstruction project continues Play Video
April 18, 2012 7:39 PM
WHITEFISH- The city of Whitefish continues work on its extensive reconstruction project. Crews are using funds from a federal TIGER grant to improve traffic flow in the three block area on U.S. Highway 93 between Spokane and Lupfer Avenues. They will also landscape streets and sidewalks to make the area... more » -
Whitefish issues resort tax collections amount for February
April 18, 2012 6:06 PM
WHITEFISH- Whitefish businesses are doing better financially this year than last year. City staff has issued the amount of resort tax collections for February and report they collected almost $132,000 that month, marking an 8% increase when compared to 2011. Fiscal year-to-date resort tax collections are running 6.6%... more » -
Whitefish to review planning policy Play Video
April 18, 2012 1:40 PM
WHITEFISH- The Whitefish City Council voted to accept a two-year review of its 2007 growth policy earlier this week, but without any of the recommendations put forth by the planning board. Whitefish City manager Chuck Stearns says council members denied all 10 of the board's recommendations after taking in... more » -
Whitefish to vote on permanent medical marijuana ordinance
April 16, 2012 7:46 PM
WHITEFISH- An ordinance, temporarily banning medical marijuana dispensaries inside or within a mile of Whitefish city limits, is set to expire in several months. But, the ordinance may be renewed before it ever reaches that expiration date. Monday night, Whitefish City Council members will vote on a permanent medical marijuana... more » -
Volunteers helping the Flathead one quilt at a time Play Video
April 15, 2012 5:20 PM
WHTEIFISH- It started out as a small group of women sewing quilts and then donating them to the North Valley Hospital's birthing center in Whitefish. But the Stumptown Quilters Society has quickly grown and so has the number of people they're reaching out to in the community. SQS... more » -
Whitefish family almost loses home after truck fire Play Video
April 13, 2012 10:40 PM
WHITEFISH- A Whitefish family nearly lost their entire home after a vehicle in their driveway caught on fire. Brian Murphy came home for lunch just before noon. He just sat down to have a bite to eat when he heard someone pounding on his front door to notify him... more » -
More charges possible for man in alleged Whitefish home invasion Play Video
April 10, 2012 5:10 PM
KALISPELL- The Flathead County Attorney's Office is waiting for the federal government to prosecute Kevin Gaethle for his alleged role in an armed home invasion and robbery near Whitefish. The Flathead County Deputy Attorney filed a motion on Monday to put a "hold" on the state case, so a... more » -
Man allegedly involved in Whitefish home invasion under investigation
April 9, 2012 7:50 PM
WHITEFISH- Flathead County Attorneys are waiting for the federal government to prosecute a man for his alleged role in an armed home invasion and robbery near Whitefish. Kevin Gaethle is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Last July, Gaethle and 3 other men allegedly... more » -
Whitefish resort prepares for annual pond skim competition Play Video
April 6, 2012 4:24 PM
WHITEFISH- Whitefish Mountain Resort's season may be coming to a close this weekend but Friday night, staff will get the mountain ready for its biggest event of the year. Groomers will be out all night, excavating a 90 by 30 foot pond, in preparation for Saturday's pond skimming competition.... more » -
Whitefish School Board looks to extend TIF fund Play Video
April 5, 2012 8:08 PM
WHITEFISH- The Whitefish School Board currently has just over $1 million in the school's TIF fund, which is funded through the city's general budget. Several of the board members recently formed a TIF Committee to look for ways to extend that money past the fund's sunset date of 2020.... more » -
Whitefish School Board discusses high school plans Play Video
April 5, 2012 10:46 AM
WHITEFISH- The Whitefish School Board is on track to break ground on its high school building project next fall, if they move forward with the architect firm they've used so far in this process. The board temporarily selected a firm out of Seattle to put together preliminary plans for... more » -
Whitefish Mountain Resort winter season ending Play Video
April 4, 2012 7:58 PM
WHITEFISH- Snow bunnies may be feeling a bit blue now that the winter season on Whitefish Mountain Resort is coming to a close. The day you thought would never come is approaching as Whitefish Mountain Resort has to once again, shut down winter season operations. Resort spokeswoman Riley Polumbus... more » -
Whitefish nears resolution to downtown congestion
April 3, 2012 9:23 PM
WHITEFISH- The city of Whitefish will soon solve a major problem it's been dealing with for years, downtown congestion. Currently, 2nd Street in the downtown area is closed as the second phase of a multi million dollar construction project begins. A federal TIGER Grant is funding the reconstruction that... more » -
Ban of medical marijuana in Whitefish to be reviewed
April 3, 2012 9:17 PM
WHITEFISH- An ordinance temporarily banning medical marijuana dispensaries inside of or within a mile of Whitefish City limits, is set to expire in several months but the ordinance may be renewed before it ever reaches that expiration date. Whitefish City Council members unanimously approved the first reading of a... more » -
Whitefish 2nd Street closed as construction continues
April 3, 2012 6:06 PM
WHITEFISH- The transformation continues as road construction has closed off 2nd Street in the downtown Whitefish to begin the second phase of a multi-million dollar project. A federal TIGER Grant is funding this reconstruction that aims to improve traffic flow and make the streets, sidewalks and landscaping more visually... more » -
Whitefish schools discuss future plans Play Video
March 28, 2012 8:59 AM
WHITEFISH- It's been less than two weeks since Whitefish voters approved a $14 million bond to renovate and upgrade the high school and already the Whitefish School Board has moved into the beginning planning stages of the project. Board members addressed different architect and design plan possibilities on Tuesday... more » -
Whitefish taking steps toward new high school construction Play Video
March 27, 2012 7:56 PM
WHITEFISH- Whitefish School Board members are taking the first steps in creating a new high school for the city. Two weeks ago, Whitefish residents passed a $14 million bond to build a new high school and reconstruct a major portion of the current high school. Whitefish School District Superintendent... more » -
Whitefish schools losing 10 teachers Play Video
March 26, 2012 8:08 PM
WHITEFISH- The 1,500 students in the Whitefish School District will say goodbye to 10 teachers at the end of the school year. That many teachers retiring at once can seem like a significant amount, but according to Whitefish School District Superintendent Kate Orozco, it's fairly common to see a... more » -
Whitefish gets good news after pertussis scare Play Video
March 26, 2012 7:33 PM
WHITEFISH- A pertussis scare at the Whitefish Middle School has calmed down after a weekend of testing. The Flathead City-County Health Department says over 20 students were testing for the disease also commonly known as whooping-cough and all of them tested negative. But Flathead City-County Health Department Director Joe... more » -
Whitefish parking woes continue
March 26, 2012 7:15 PM
WHITEFISH- Whitefish City Council has been trying to figure out a solution for the lack of parking spaces. Now, the pressure is growing, as parking just got more limited. Employees are having a hard time finding parking spaces before going to work on the railroad, especially during the summer... more » -
Whitefish looking to add land to trails system Play Video
March 23, 2012 11:49 AM
WHITEFISH- Whitefish may acquire a 2,000 acre parcel of land west to provide a playground for outdoor enthusiasts and Governor Brian Schweitzer is working with a local organization to make a deal that limits residential and commercial development on the property. There will soon be 2,000 more acres to... more » -
Whitefish to see possible parking changes
March 19, 2012 11:25 PM
WHITEFISH- Parking changes may be coming to downtown Whitefish with the city council considering adding more parking to the downtown area, as well as changing some two hour parking spots to three hour parking. The council will review the Downtown Master Plan concepts for parking that can often be... more » -
DNA leads to arrest of Whitefish rape suspect
March 19, 2012 2:30 PM
WHITEFISH- DNA evidence has led the Whitefish Police Department to arrest Timothy M. House, 27, and charge him with sexual intercourse without consent. Police Chief Bill Dial says that the arrest came about as the result of a DNA "hit" by the Montana State Crime Lab. House was... more » -
Third time's a charm for Whitefish H.S. bond Play Video
March 16, 2012 7:52 PM
WHITEFISH- Third time is the charm for the Whitefish School District. Voters overwhelming approved the high school bond, which mean a new high school will be built. Almost 9,000 ballots were mailed out to registered voters living in the Whitefish School District area, and about half those voters mailed... more » -
FCLS, Whitefish Library officials reach agreement
March 8, 2012 7:17 PM
WHITEFISH- The Flathead County Library System (FCLS) Board and Whitefish Library officials have reached an agreement to an unsettled lawsuit. The Whitefish Library Association filed a lawsuit in June of 2011 to prevent the Flathead County Library System Board from removing any more books from the shelves of Whitefish Community... more » -
Whitefish Mountain Resort will be bustling with boarders this weekend!
March 7, 2012 7:09 PM
WHITEFISH - Whitefish Mountain Resort will be bustling with boarders this weekend during the 13th Annual Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross gets underway Saturday and Sunday. Nate Chute was a well-known snowboarder from Whitefish, who tragically took his own life at a young age. this "Contest for a... more » -
Public hearing to be held on plans for Whitefish Depot Park
March 5, 2012 7:34 PM
WHITEFISH- A $2.5 million master plan to renovate and preserve Depot Park in Whitefish will be considered during a public hearing at Whitefish City Council Monday night meeting. The one-block area near the train depot is used for a number of community events, such as the Farmers Market and Huckleberry... more » -
Whitefish Winter Classic underway Play Video
March 2, 2012 7:57 PM
WHITEFISH- What does Whitefish, snow and NFL players have in common? The Annual Whitefish Winter Classic! And, its sole purpose is to help local area children get medical care. Whitefish resident and former NFL and Montana Grizzly player, Doug Betters, started the event in 1984 to raise money for... more » -
Report: Resort tax collections down in Whitefish
February 24, 2012 8:10 PM
WHITEFISH- Resort tax collections from Whitefish businesses were down about 17 percent or $32,000 in December compared to the year before, but that may not necessarily be bad news. In December 2010 resort tax collections were abnormally high, and that can make this past December's collections look considerably low... more » -
Whitefish medical marijuana moratorium to expire
February 24, 2012 8:01 PM
WHITEFISH- Currently the city of Whitefish does not allow medical marijuana dispensaries in town or within a mile of city limits, and city staff is trying to figure out how to keep it that way. On June 6th a 2 year moratorium that bans medical marijuana establishments in city... more » -
Annual Whitefish Winter Classic soon approaching Play Video
February 22, 2012 8:10 PM
WHITEFISH- It's just one week away 'till the 27th annual Whitefish Winter Classic, which brings NFL football players, former Grizzlies and Bobcats to Whitefish. Founder and former Montana Grizzly and Miami Dolphin Doug Betters says, while the events are fun for all, the Winter Classic is truly for families in... more » -
Whitefish Credit Union helps with MTs fight against hunger
February 17, 2012 10:55 PM
KALISPELL- Whitefish Credit Union is putting its money where its mouth is, in northwest Montana's fight against hunger. Montana's largest credit union pledged that for every pound of food collected at their six branches during their annual "Cash for Cans Food Drive" event, they would donate $1 to local... more » -
Two Whitefish properties undergo more vapor testing Play Video
February 14, 2012 7:00 PM
WHITEFISH- Years ago Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad had diesel spills while fueling up in the rail yard in Whitefish. Now the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is testing spots around Whitefish to see if any of that diesel has migrated outside of the yard, which could potentially... more » -
Whitefish mulling over adding parking deck near train depot
February 14, 2012 6:29 PM
WHITEFISH- Whitefish is thinking about adding a parking deck over a current parking lot near the train depot. This parking lot would have a single deck added that could have ramps leading to and from the deck. The City Manager says the parking deck would be low scale and... more » -
Fate of Whitefish "Doughnut" area in the air
February 13, 2012 8:27 PM
WHITEFISH- A Flathead County District Judge says for right now the county is prohibited from taking any further action on zoning the Doughnut area outside Whitefish city limits Four Whitefish residents have filed a lawsuit against the City of Whitefish that challenges the legality of repealing the 2010 Interlocal... more » -
Whitefish beer makes record breaking display in Helena
February 10, 2012 5:26 PM
HELENA- The Great Northern Brewing Company of Whitefish created a unique Black Star beer display in Helena on Friday, and it's one for the Montana record books. Area sales manager Sterling Bradbrook says that it is a record-setting beer display because it is only six-pack specific, so while it... more » -
Vogue Magazine puts a spotlight on Whitefish Play Video
February 9, 2012 8:00 PM
WHITEFISH- The city of Whitefish has been getting a lot of accolades lately. First, National Geographic Magazine called Whitefish Winter Carnival one of the Top 10 in the World. Then, they published Whitefish as one of the Top 25 Best Ski Towns in the World. Now, Vogue Magazine has something... more »
