Whitefish News

Five out of the seven Republican candidates vying for the governor's office have selected a running mate with Flathead Valley ties, giving further credence to the region's reputation as one of Montana's most important conservative strongholds.

Eight wounded troops and their families parading down main street in Whitefish, Montana, are the sign of a growing trend - local communities enterprising their own programs to thank returning forces.

Freshman at the University of Montana, from left, Jake Coburn, Stephanie Ralls and Claire Dal Nogare, visit a statue of Jesus Christ at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish, Mont., last year.

During the past decade, the tri-cities of Flathead County were the fastest growing places in Montana.

In this February 2011 AP file photo, freshmen at the University of Montana, from left, Jake Coburn, Stephanie Ralls and Claire Dal Nogare, visit a statue of Jesus Christ at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish, Mont.

A half century ago U.S. Forest Service officials now forgotten gave local Knights of Columbus permission to mount a ceramic Jesus statue on a 25-by-25-foot tract of national forest land on the edge of the Big Mountain ski run.

Once again, fearless penguins descended on Whitefish City Beach to brave the cold waters of Whitefish Lake during the 2012 Whitefish Winter Carnival Penguin Plunge and fundraiser for Special Olympics Montana.

Freshmen at the University of Montana, from left, Jake Coburn, Stephanie Ralls and Claire Dal Nogare, visit a statue of Jesus Christ at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish, Mont.

Wendy's, located on the corner of 5th Avenue West and 1st Street West, in Havre.

I agree with those who say good teachers, not physical facilities, are the most important factor in a quality education.

It is said that life imitates art, but Betsey Hurd will tell you that her paintings seek to imitate the nuances of her very equestrian life.

Whitefish, Montana has been holding winter carnivals for over 50 years. This year the dates are February 3-5. Winter recreation and having fun are tradition in this beautiful northwest Montana village.

The Great Northern Brewery is a popular brewpub and event stage and organizer in Whitefish, Montana.

Sitting in the cozy Kalispell apartment he and his wife Winogene call home, Bruce McIntyre looks every part a retired doctor.

There haven't been any gnarly accidents this afternoon, Jan. 29. One guy lost a ski after the second jump, a few others lost the rope near the finish line.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

Both Kalispell and Whitefish have upcoming Hall of Fame induction ceremonies recognizing former standout athletes and coaches and longtime supporters of high school athletics.

In this Feb. 20, 2011 file photo, the statue of Jesus Christ at Whitefish Mountain Resort overlooks Whitefish Lake and the Flathead Valley in Whitefish, Mont.

Members of the Whitefish Animal Group said 2011 was a banner year for the nonprofit and it shows at the Whitefish Dog Park, located on Second Street in Whitefish.

It just takes a brief chat with comedian Bobby Slayton to know that some of the descriptors often used for his style - "rapid fire," "motor mouth" and "goes for the jugular" - are apt.

I don't mind saying that we're in the "Dawg House." Our family was transferred from Texas to the Flathead Valley last June.