Stories for April 2011

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Friday, April 29

April 29, 2011 2:42 p.m.

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.

April 29, 2011 2:40 p.m.

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.

April 29, 2011 2:39 p.m.

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.

April 29, 2011 2:37 p.m.

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.

Thursday, April 28

April 28, 2011 12:30 a.m.

Bigfork Easter Egg Hunt

Wednesday, April 27

April 27, 2011 10:40 a.m.

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? 

April 27, 2011 10:27 a.m.

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.

April 27, 2011 10:09 a.m.

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.

April 27, 2011 10:04 a.m.

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.

April 27, 2011 9:23 a.m.

Bulldogs tough at Libby track meet

April 27, 2011 9:21 a.m.

Lady Dogs get JV win

April 27, 2011 9:20 a.m.

Dogs edge Cats in dual

April 27, 2011 9:13 a.m.

Music school thanks

April 27, 2011 9:08 a.m.

Curb safety sparks debate

April 27, 2011 9:07 a.m.

Brewery granted sign variance

April 27, 2011 9:05 a.m.

Hosts needed for exchange students

Tuesday, April 26

April 26, 2011 12:20 p.m.

James Kanzler

Friday, April 22

April 22, 2011 9:15 a.m.

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.

Wednesday, April 20

April 20, 2011 11:03 a.m.

Twins boast veteran roster

April 20, 2011 11:02 a.m.

Fastpitch team looks for first win

April 20, 2011 11:01 a.m.

Farrens hired as girls soccer coach

April 20, 2011 10:39 a.m.

Cora Ellen Kerestes

April 20, 2011 10:38 a.m.

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.

April 20, 2011 9:34 a.m.

Cora Kerestes

April 20, 2011 9:25 a.m.

WF Chamber promoting outdoor stage

April 20, 2011 9:17 a.m.

House named 64th First Lady

April 20, 2011 1 a.m.

Groups prepare for floods

Wednesday, April 13

April 13, 2011 1:15 p.m.

Busy opening week for tennis teams

April 13, 2011 8:47 a.m.

Rough start to fastpitch season

April 13, 2011 8:46 a.m.

Doubles teams sweep Bigfork

April 13, 2011 8:42 a.m.

Frank Little

April 13, 2011 8:06 a.m.

Resort sets record for skier visits

April 13, 2011 8:05 a.m.

Budget pros and cons

Tuesday, April 12

April 12, 2011 3:50 p.m.

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.

Saturday, April 9

April 9, 2011 8:44 a.m.

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.

Thursday, April 7

April 7, 2011 9:58 a.m.

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.

Wednesday, April 6

April 6, 2011 11:56 a.m.

Pole, pedal, paddle

April 6, 2011 9:41 a.m.

Softball team ripe with potential

April 6, 2011 9:31 a.m.

Robert Sagen

April 6, 2011 9:30 a.m.

RR quiet zone funding an issue

April 6, 2011 9:28 a.m.

Board sets levy requests

April 6, 2011 9:25 a.m.

Light at the end of the tunnel

April 6, 2011 8:19 a.m.

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:

April 6, 2011 8:16 a.m.

'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.

April 6, 2011 1 a.m.

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

Tuesday, April 5

April 5, 2011 12:03 p.m.

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.

Monday, April 4

April 4, 2011 5:14 p.m.

Stumptown Thrift fire

April 4, 2011 10:58 a.m.

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.

Friday, April 1

April 1, 2011 4:01 p.m.

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.

April 1, 2011 2:10 p.m.

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.