Plans take shape for luxury golf club in Lakeside
The developers behind a proposed luxury golf club in Lakeside hope to begin construction as soon as next summer if the permit process goes as planned.
Bigfork hotel plan met with traffic, sewer concerns
Concerns about highway safety and available sewer infrastructure could stymie the development of a 65-room hotel in a new subdivision north of Bigfork.
Volunteers sought for trail maintenance on Wild Horse
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking volunteers for a trail maintenance project on Wild Horse Island May 11. FWP is planning to spend a half-day on the island completing general maintenance of the state park's trail system. Boats will launch from the Big Arm Unit of Flathead Lake State Park at 10 a.m. and return around 3 p.m.
Artist finds niche in collaborating with local bands
The 27-year-old has been an artist his whole life, earning him recognition as a student at Bigfork High School where he illustrated a comic book for his senior project and doodled in the margins of his assignments.
Bigfork boys land in 2nd at Whitefish track meet
The Bigfork boys track team placed second at the Whitefish ARM Invitational on Saturday, April 27 with two even winners.
Mack Days: Just two weeks left
Anglers fishing the 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event have increased the total number of lake trout entries to 29,228, slightly more than the 2023 total of 28,176 at the end of week seven, and less than the 2019 record breaker, which was 31,163 at week seven and 40,362 overall.
Habitat Flathead seeks volunteers to build more homes
The nonprofit’s goal is to increase the number of houses built from three to more than 10.
Trout Unlimited banquet May 18
The banquet is a fundraiser for Trout Unlimited to assist with many projects, primarily in Northwest Montana.
State seeking public comment on future of Bigfork fishing access site
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is taking comments on a plan to relocate the state fishing access site at Sportsman's Bridge ahead of construction of a new span across the Flathead River.
Tester calls for action on water levels in Flathead Lake ahead of summer
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester on Monday called on a federal inter-agency group charged with managing dams and reservoirs to immediately begin taking steps to avoid low water levels in Flathead Lake this summer.
FVCC showcases undergraduate research May 3
Flathead Valley Community College’s Honors Program presents its annual Honors Student Research Conference with poster presentations and 30-minute oral presentations on Friday, May 3.
'Clean Your Fork' keeps Bigfork tidy
Every April, the Bigfork community comes together for the annual “Clean Your Fork.” This was designed to tidy up the trash on the side of the highway and other overlooked places throughout the town.
Vikings baseball scores wins over Whitefish, Mission
4 West Division victory over Whitefish on Tuesday, April 23. The Vikings turned five hits into six runs as they downed their Flathead Valley foe.
Glacier National Park plows less than a mile from Logan Pass
Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road snowplow crews are knocking on the door of Logan Pass. This week they reached the point just below Rim Rocks on the west side and plan to start plowing that area on Monday.
Tom Sliter Community Partnership Awards presented to Flathead Land Trust
On April 10th the NW District, Montana Council, Boy Scouts of America hosted an Investment in Character and Leadership fundraising luncheon and silent auction event at the Red Lion, which included the Tom Sliter Community Partnership Awards.
Characters of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ dance through story in ballet performance
Characters include the White Rabbit, Smoking Caterpillar, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, March Hare, Sleepy Dormouse, Playing Cards, King and Queen of Hearts, the Tweedles, and of course, Alice herself. Performances are May 11 and 12.
Mack Days: Angler turns in 42-inch lunker
Lake trout entries for the 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event keep climbing, thanks to the endurance and tenacity of the lake trout anglers on Flathead Lake.
Energy Keepers offers weekly “Range of Forecast”
Energy Keepers Inc., the owner and operator of Salish Ksanka Qlispe (SKQ) Dam, began posting a new graphic last week that shows the possible lake level ranges this summer.
Bigfork School District holds trustee election
The election is May 7.
Swan River School holds trustee election
The election is May 7.
