We'll try to link any news about the Upper West Shore here. If you are aware of an article or opinion piece we missed, please let us know. Please note this is just a collection of news articles and may not reflect the beliefs of the UWSA. uppwerwestshorealliance@gmail.com
Lakeside Speed Study Comments due by June 21st
Lakeside Speed Study - Comment Period Open
On May 16, 2024, MDT presented the Lakeside Speed Study to the Flathead County Commissioners. The Commissioners began compiling public comments during the week of May 27, 2024, regarding the Speed Limit Recommendations on Highway 93 from the Lake/Flathead County line to Highway 82 in Somers. The Lakeside Somers Chamber of Commerce submitted comments on May 27, 2024, recommending a 25 MPH speed limit through Lakeside and a 35 MPH speed limit through Somers. The Upper West Shore Alliance supports the Chamber's recommendations. Like the Chamber, we believe that a reduction in speed limits will foster a safer environment for all highway users; pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. You can read the Chamber's public comment here. Please read the Speed Study Report and email your comments to the Flathead County Commissioners at cocontactus@flathead.mt.gov We encourage you to submit your comments as soon as possible so that the Commissioners can review and provide MDT with comments prior to July 1, 2024.
A letter to the editor in response to the May 23rd letter about zoning
Why Zoning is Necessary
Roadwork for Alpine Coaster Project Begins on U.S. 93
By KATE HESTON
Roadwork beginning on U.S. Highway 93 near Lakeside
By MTN News
Highway Construction Planned Near Lakeside Coaster
BY MICAH DREW
A letter to the Editor about zoning.
Restrictive Zoning Contributes to the Rising Affordability Problem
Two letters to the Editor around concerns in Lakeside. Published April 25, 2023
"Are we having fun yet?"
"Coaster concerns"
A rebuttal to the Letter to the Editor from April 11th.
Lakeside coaster on track
A letter to the Editor expressing concerns in Lakeside.
Coaster questions
A letter to the Editor expressing concerns in Lakeside.
Lakeside Coaster Project
Controversial Alpine Coaster Spurs Revival of Lakeside Community Council
As an amusement park-like development nears completion near Flathead Lake, the Upper West Shore Alliance is reviving an advisory board to keep future developments in check.
BY MICAH DREW MARCH 4, 2023
Both the Bigfork Eagle and the Daily Inter Lake ran an article on the Lakeside Community Council!
Newly resurrected Lakeside Community Council sees candidates file for May election
By TAYLOR INMAN
Bigfork Eagle | February 22, 2023
https://bit.ly/bigforkeagle22223
By TAYLOR INMAN
Daily Inter Lake | February 24, 2023