Upcoming events and meetings
Upcoming events and meetings
Luxury resort development in Lakeside headed back before Flathead County Planning Board
Plans for a 1,700-acre deluxe resort in Lakeside return to the Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday night.
The importance of reporting bear conflicts
In summertime, we all know what to do if we see smoke in the forest – report it. Quick detection helps fire crews respond swiftly and keep the fire from growing into a bigger problem.
New law shields wildlife location data from public view — but where’s the line?
Montana’s right to know is a cornerstone of our state’s democracy, guaranteeing access to public documents.
PHOTOS Crown of the Continent Pickleball Tournament
Action from the Crown of the Continent Pickleball Tournament at Two Rivers Pickleball Club in Bigfork.
Flathead Lake Biological Station touts new modular wastewater treatment plant
Flathead Lake Biological Station unveiled its new modular wastewater treatment plant Friday, which will serve the research station and Yellow Bay State Park.
Proposed cell tower north of Echo Lake draws scrutiny
A proposed 150-foot cellular tower north of Echo Lake has drawn ample public feedback, according to Flathead County Planning and Zoning officials.
Meeting set for concerns over Lakeside sewer rate increase, new wastewater treatment plant and traffic
Citizens for a Better Flathead, Upper West Shore Alliance and North Shore Water Alliance will co-host a community meeting on Thursday, Aug. 7 to discuss proposed changes to Lakeside sewer rates, as well as ongoing concerns about traffic on U.S. 93.
Flathead Lake to remain near full pool
Dam operators predict that Flathead Lake will remain within 12 inches of full pool throughout August following a month of unusually wet weather.
Pilots sue to save airstrip caught up in plans for a luxury resort near Lakeside
A group of pilots are fighting to preserve a private airstrip near Lakeside, arguing in a lawsuit that its owners have no right to remove the runway.
Flathead Valley fishing access sites undergo renovations
A new fishing access site near Sportsman’s Bridge in Bigfork is now open to the public.
Upcoming events and meetings
Upcoming events and meetings
Warranty voided on Bigfork's electric bus after company hits financial hardships
Bigfork Schools is one of many districts across the U.S. that received an electric school bus from Lion Electric through a federal grant, but now, the company has nixed its warranty coverage due to financial struggles.
BLUAC continues process of updating Bigfork Neighborhood Plan
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee last week continued its review and update to the Bigfork Neighborhood Plan, going through the document section by section.
PHOTOS Bigfork's Festival of the Arts
Scenes from Bigfork’s 47th Festival of the Arts on Aug. 2-3, 2025.
Lakeside treatment facility full of shortcomings
The July 16 article in the Bigfork Eagle, “Construction continues on new wastewater treatment facility,” presents a concerningly optimistic view of the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District’s plans.
Bio Station hosts open house Aug. 8
The Flathead Lake Biological Station hosts a free Open House from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 8. The annual family-friendly event provides opportunities to learn more about the research and work of FLBS scientists and educators.
Flathead Electric Cooperative seeks input on Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Flathead Electric Cooperative has published its updated draft Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP), which is open to public comment from July 24 through September 6.
Man accused of building illegal road in Woods Bay
A Swan Lake man is accused of building a road on his neighbor’s property Montana 83 near Woods Bay. Michael Kevin Martin, 61, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson July 16 to felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor trespassing.
Tickets for Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo events on sale now
The 2025 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo kicks off Aug. 12 with a concert by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
