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Whitefish · WhitefishWHITEFISH, Mont. - Firesafe Flathead is taking a field trip to areas which underwent prescribed burns in previous years to examine the fires' positive effects.See the Story
Firesafe Flathead hosts free field trip to tour past prescribed burn sites and see the effects of prescribed fires
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Tourism · WhitefishLocal Whitefish residents are increasingly at odds with the tourism industry's impact on the city, even as visitation levels have tapered off since the frantic summers during the Covid-19 pandemic.See the Story
Locals sour on tourism's impact on Whitefish
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Ryan Zinke · BigforkSure, Bigfork has a year-round population of just under 5,000 residents. But to those 5,000 residents that bridge is the most important piece of infrastructure in the county.See the Story
Rep. Ryan Zinke: A bridge in Bigfork is just as important as Baltimore
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Tourism · WhitefishThe Whitefish Sustainable Tourism Management Plan committee is asking residents to take part in a planning workshop on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.The Sustainable Tourism Management Plan is looking "to find a balance in which tourism can continue to boost the economy while sustaining and enhancing the well-being of residents," according to a news release.Wednesday's meeting will take place from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Whitefish City Hall.The plan wa…See the Story
Community workshop to discuss visitation in Whitefish planned for Wednesday
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West Glacier · West GlacierGlacier National Park has announced plans for construction areas during the 2024 spring and summer seasons. Visitors are encouraged to plan and prepare for traffic delays. RELATED: Spring road plowing begins in Glacier National ParkPark HeadquartersIn August a rehabilitation project of the park headquarters complex roads and parking lot will be taking place into the fall. Be aware of construction vehicles, workers and possible wait times if ente…See the Story
Glacier National Park announces 2024 construction updates
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Wildfires · KilaThe blaze had burned approximately 10 acres as of Sunday evening. It is burning along Browns Meadow Road south of the intersection with Smith Lake Road. The fire was reported shortly after 1:30 p.m.- Developing story. Check back for updates. The blaze is burning near Kila in Northwest Montana.See the Story
Crews battling wildlife near Kila in Northwest Montana
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