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🌱 Why Whitefish’s Pride Month proclamation ignited such intense debate at City Hall

Whitefish, Montana Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Whitefish’s Pride Month proclamation ignited such intense debate at City Hall
  • How did Whitefish tennis pull off a historic state sweep?
  • How pricey has buying a home in Whitefish really become?

Also on today's calendar: Shop Talk: Pam Tillis and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 70, low: 36.
  • Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 75 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Whitefish's recognition of Pride Month draws opposition (hagadonenewsnetwork.com) — Whitefish City Council’s proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month has sparked sharp debate, with most public commenters at a recent meeting speaking in opposition on religious grounds. Supporters, including a Whitefish resident and a councilor, argued the measure simply affirms LGBTQ+ residents, citing data on bullying and safety concerns for local students.
   

• Poster Players of the Week: Whitefish Tennis (dailyinterlake.com) — Whitefish High’s boys and girls tennis teams just swept the Class A state championships, earning this week’s Poster Player of the Week honor. Local standouts claimed boys singles, boys doubles, and girls doubles titles, marking the first time in school history both teams captured state crowns together.
   

• Montana Towns Among America's Most Expensive (kyssfm.com) — Whitefish ranks among the 20 most expensive mountain towns in the country, with average home prices around $1.1 million, according to a real estate analysis. The piece compares Whitefish to ultra-pricey destinations like Aspen and Big Sky, underscoring how sharply housing costs have climbed in Montana’s resort communities.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Glacier Institute's Lumberjack Ball 2026 →
    Glacier Institute, 7450 US-2, Columbia Falls
    5:00 pm
  • Halfway Into the Woods by Lakeside Dance Studio →
    Flathead High School, 644 4th Ave W, Kalispell
    5:30 pm
  • Live music at the Boat Club Bar featuring Kelly Diane →
    The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, 1380 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish
    6:00 pm
  • Flathead Farmers Quarterly project meeting
    Flathead County Extension Services Whitefish Community Center, 121 E Second St, Whitefish, MT 5993
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday June 13
  • Veteran's Home Parade
    Flathead County Extension Services Columbia Falls, MT 59912, USA
  • Trail & Packing Owl Creek
    Flathead County Extension Services 1108 S Main St #4, Kalispell, MT 59901
  • Live Hog Showmanship/Fitting Clinic
    Flathead County Extension Services Flathead County Fairgrounds, 265 N Meridian Rd, Kalispell, MT 5
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Noël Jennings, our Noxious Weed Education and Compliance Officer, joined KGEZ Radio recently to discuss the importance of managing invasive species during Noxious Weed Awareness Week.
    Noël shared valuable insights on how these plants impact our local ecosystem and what steps we can take to protect our landscapes. Managing these… (Nextdoor )
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Auditor (WEEKENDS) in Whitefish. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Whitefish. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Whitefish here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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