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Whitefish, Montana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey hey Whitefish! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Know exactly where and when fireworks are legal in Whitefish.
  • See what’s happening at Whitefish’s Tuesday night Depot Park market.
  • How worried should Big Mountain water users be about PFAS levels?

Also on today's calendar: Songwriters Behind the Headliners and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What has more lives than a cat? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fireworks rules vary across the Flathead Valley (dailyinterlake.com) — Whitefish residents can only set off consumer fireworks on paved city streets during limited hours on July 3 and 4, with sales banned inside city limits and strict no-fireworks zones near parks, hospitals, and fuel sites. Violations can bring fines up to $500, so knowing the rules is key before celebrating Independence Day.
   

2. Photos: Whitefish Farmers Market in Depot Park (whitefishpilot.com) — Downtown Whitefish’s weekly Farmers Market fills Depot Park every Tuesday evening all summer, with local growers, artisans, food trucks, and live music. Running through Sept. 29 from 5–7:30 p.m., it’s a reliable spot to grab fresh produce, treats, and a relaxed community vibe right in the heart of town.
   

3. ‘Forever Chemicals' Detected in Big Mountain Water Co. Wells (flatheadbeacon.com) — Routine testing found PFAS “forever chemicals” in two Big Mountain Water Co. wells serving the Whitefish Mountain Resort area, with one well above new EPA limits. Officials stress it’s not an emergency but advise vulnerable residents to use alternate water for drinking and infant formula. The company is retesting, working with Montana DEQ on remediation, and pledging to keep customers informed.
   

4. Nonprofits Partner to Preserve 55 Households in Kalispell Mobile Home Park (flatheadbeacon.com) — A Whitefish Community Foundation grant is helping NeighborWorks Montana turn Kalispell’s Twin Willows mobile home park into a resident-owned community, preserving 55 affordable homes. The Whitefish-based nonprofit views this as a key step in preventing mass evictions and is seeking additional donations through July 31 to complete the acquisition.
   

5. Death notices for July 1, 2026 (hagadonenewsnetwork.com) — Families across the Flathead, including in Whitefish, are sharing details so friends and neighbors can honor their loved ones. Notices include Roland Meyer, whose celebration of life is planned at the Whitefish Moose Lodge in August, and others with services in Columbia Falls and beyond. Residents can note dates and locations to pay their respects.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🚛 Holiday Closure Notice: Flathead County Solid Waste 🚛
    In observance of Independence Day, the Flathead County Landfill, Scalehouse, and all Green Box sites will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026. All… (Nextdoor )
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Janitorial in Whitefish. Apply here.
  • FIREBRAND posted a job opening for PM Dining Room Server in Whitefish. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Whitefish here.

Ok Whitefish! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A frog. Its croaks all day (Thank you Janice W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Whitefish

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