Whitefish Montana

Two Whitefish men killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last weekend north of town.

In the year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned federal protections for abortion, access to services has not changed in Montana. But that’s not for lack of trying by Republicans, as debate over the issue is far from over.

A state judge has temporarily blocked new restrictive abortion policies from going into effect while their constitutionality can be hashed out in court. Montana Public Radio’s Shaylee Ragar was in the courtroom and joined Austin Amestoy to break down what happened.

Western Montana experienced unusually high tectonic activity Wednesday. The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 3.7 magnitude earthquake occurred at 6:47 a.m. just a few miles southwest of St. Ignatius.

A federal judge Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for founder of a neo-Nazi website that told his followers to harass a Jewish Whitefish realtor and was later ordered to pay $14 million in restitution.

A Whitefish-based nonprofit focused on affordable housing has received several donations to hire its first staff member. The nonprofit, Whitefish Housing, hopes that the donations will help push affordable housing projects across the finish line.

After news broke that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the national right to an abortion, our reporters went out to ask Montanans their views on the ruling.

In recent years, more and more people have been drawn to the good thing Whitefish has going on. Locals fear that surging popularity — and skyrocketing cost of living — could push out the very characters that make this place so special.

The Whitefish City Council has approved rules that will allow recreational marijuana shops to operate downtown.

Montana’s agency responsible for certifying law enforcement officials alleges a former Whitefish Police chief engaged in a wide range of misconduct.