Seeley-Swan resident kills charging grizzly bear
A resident in the Seeley-Swan Valley shot and killed a grizzly bear earlier this week after the bruin charged at him near his home.
Bigfork baseball stands out with five All-Conference picks
Bigfork High School's baseball program continues to shine, with five Vikings receiving All-Conference accolades following a strong spring season.
StoryCorps mobile recording booth records Flathead Valley’s stories
StoryCorps, an organization dedicated to recording Americans’ stories for more than 20 years, has helped nearly 700,000 people across the U.S. record meaningful conversations since the organization’s founding in 2003.
Upcoming events and meetings
Upcoming events and meetings
Bigfork Playhouse presents 'All Shook Up'
Elvis is in the building!
PHOTOS Bigfork wins Babe Ruth championship
Bigfork wins Babe Ruth championship
Bigfork Bridge replacement anticipated to be complete by end of June
Bigfork’s historic one-lane bridge will be back open just in time for the village to welcome hordes of Fourth of July visitors.
New forecast sinks summer lake level to historic low
Flathead Lake may fall as much as three feet below full pool by August.
William 'Bill' Roath, 90
William Wesley Roath, known as Bill, died on May 29, 2025, of chronic heart and lung problems.
PHOTOS: Bigfork High School celebrates graduation day
About 71 students received their diploma during Bigfork High School’s graduation ceremony held Saturday, May 31 at the school's gym.
Bigfork Fire Department asking for up to $15 million for new station and upgrades
Bigfork Fire Department is putting a 20-year bond for up to $15 million before voters this fall for a new fire station and upgrades to its current facilities, according to the department’s Public Information Officer Al Benitez.
For the first time, Blacktail Mountain Ski Area opens for summer
Camping, hiking, disc golf and off-road vehicle rentals will be available at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area starting mid-June, marking the first time the ski area has ever opened for summer recreation.
Boys and Girls Club holds family fishing event June 14
Families and kids of all ages are welcome to attend a fun-filled day packed with a fishing education scavenger hunt, outdoor activities, and prizes.
Suspect blames failed marriage for attack outside Somers bar
A Kalispell man accused of attacking a man he blamed for breaking up his marriage allegedly told authorities he couldn't remember what he described as a "crime of passion."
Bigfork soccer camp returns with international flair
After a successful debut last summer, the One Soccer Schools Elite Day Camp is returning to Bigfork this July 7–11 at the Carlyle Johnson Soccer Fields.
Upcoming events and meetings
Upcoming events and meetings
Janet Blackler, 75
Janet Gail Blackler (née Sandmeyer), 75, passed away on March 17, 2025, in Bigfork.
Flathead County confirms second measles case
Public health officials confirmed a second case of measles in Flathead County this week, noting two potential locations for public exposure near Logan Health facilities.
Bigfork caps track season with top performances at State A
Bigfork athletes made their presence known at the Class A State Track and Field Championships held at Legends Stadium in Kalispell over the weekend. Despite a powerhouse collection of teams, the Vikings still were part of the conversation.
Bigfork doubles duo shines at State A tennis tournament
Bigfork's tennis season concluded with a strong showing at the Class A State Tournament, as the Valkyries’ doubles team of Taylor Howlett and Raegen Waller made an impressive run in the girls doubles bracket, securing multiple wins and narrowly missing out on a podium finish.
