Community meeting looks to connect conservationists
Community members gathered to discuss a variety of issues affecting the Swan watershed on Thursday, Jan. 23 at Flathead Lake Brewing Co. in Bigfork.
Flathead residents push lawmakers to consider Bobby’s Law
Flathead County residents recall the death of Robert "Bobby" Dewbre as they testify in favor of legislation that would provide stricter penalties for drunk driving.
Church seeks help with new elevator installation
“This is a significant financial undertaking for members and friends of CUMC. The elevator cost is $110,000 and installation approximately $20,000,” CUMC said in a press release.
Children’s Theatre production of ‘When in Rome...’ opens
The Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of “When in Rome...,” a delightful musical comedy set to open on Friday, Jan. 31.
Lakeside wastewater treatment project comment period extended through Feb. 10
The Department of Environmental Quality has issued a draft environmental assessment for improvements to the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District system, along with ground water pollution control system permits that would allow the facility to discharge treated wastewater into the ground. With an original deadline of Jan. 10, the state agency is now taking comments on the project through Feb. 10.
Construction key to solving housing crunch, report says
More housing — not just affordable housing — is needed to control rising unaffordability, according to a report issued by the Urban Land Institute.
The Cabins at Blacktail offer a serene getaway
The Cabins at Blacktail, located on a unique plat of land off Blacktail Road featuring a sauna, cold-plunge and six separate cabins nestled in the forest, wants to foster a place for community to gather, grow and challenge themselves – whether that be through a cold plunge, a retreat or just a mid-week staycation getaway.
Three Bigfork athletes sign to play in college
Bigfork High School saw three seniors sign their National Letters of Intent last week.
Speech and debate bound for State
Bigfork High School speech and debate is sending eight team members to State after a hard-fought weekend at Divisionals in Polson. All members who attended the competition will continue to the State Tournament.
BLOTTER: Locked out by husband
In Bigfork, a caller reported her husband locked her out of the house when she returned to “talk things out” and get her car, which was stuck in the driveway.
Easement protects key link to Mission Valley wildlife corridor
Located near the Kicking Horse Waterfowl Production Area and Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge, designated as an Important Bird Area by Montana Audubon, the property significantly enhances critical bird habitat. The landowners have observed 116 bird species on-site including 11 “species of concern,” such as a great grey owl pair that raised their young on the property, and northern goshawk.
Let’s pass a bill that provides real tax relief
Escalating property taxes are hammering many Montana homeowners and Republican and Democratic legislators alike are responding with different proposals to reform our property tax system. While we are confidents some of these proposals will pass, they all share a common limitation.
What makes housing unaffordable?
For the most part, those of a more progressive leaning push for the government to do something to make housing affordable.
School board puts stop to four-day week plans
“I think that until empirical data shows that kids are more proficient with a four-day school week, I could never be for it... If we’re trying to benefit the kids, then it seems to me that we stick to the five-day model,” chair Paul Sandry said.
Missing Middle: Lake County looks for solutions to housing shortage
The “missing middle” is how housing advocates sometimes describe the lack of affordable housing for middle income residents of Lake County, or almost anywhere in Montana.
Teen charged with homicide in Christmas murder
A 17-year-old teen is charged with murder in the Christmas morning shooting death of Sheldon Fisher.
HAPPENINGS: Undecorate Day, CPR classes, BLUAC
Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee will meet downstairs at Bethany Lutheran Church at 4 p.m. to consider an application for a zone change on a residential property.
Bigfork crew aids in Palisades Fire
Two four-person crews from the Bigfork and Whitefish fire departments are part of a named Montana Strike Force stationed at Will Rogers State Beach, which sits at the southeast corner of the Palisades Fire.
Woods Bay’s Joe Martinez blazes his trail in blues and country
Doors are opening for 20-year-old Joe Martinez’ burgeoning singing career. The blues and country singer and songwriter from Woods Bay is the first winner of the inaugural Montana’s Got Talent competition held in October, performing an original song, “Lead the Way,” a piece he wrote in the weeks leading up to the show.
Flathead Rivers plan calls for free, unlimited, mandatory use permits
User permits could be coming to the Wild and Scenic portions of the Flathead River system.
