Feds vow to ax restrictions on 1 million acres of Northwest Montana forestland
The federal government pledged to peel back protections on more than 1.1 million acres of forestland in Northwest Montana, opening vast swaths of the region to potential logging projects.
Community leader has served Bigfork through volunteer service
Paul Mutascio will serve as the grand marshal of Bigfork’s annual Fourth of July parade.
Land use committee OK's Sandy Lane zone change
A zone change request for properties on Sandy Lane was approved at the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee's June meeting.
Finished bridge connects Bigfork's past to its future
Bigfork has its bridge back, and community leaders say it’s the perfect representation of changes the village is embracing while not letting go of its small-town charm.
Only minor injuries reported after car plunges 400 feet off Jewel Basin Road
Bigfork Fire Department rescued two out-of-state visitors after their vehicle went over a cliff on Jewel Basin Road last week.
Upcoming events and meetings
Upcoming events and meetings
'Spanning Legacies' for Bigfork’s 2025 Fourth of July celebration
This year’s theme for Bigfork’s Fourth of July celebration is “Spanning Legacies – Celebrating the Past and Welcoming the Future!” following the reopening of the iconic one-lane bridge downtown.
Bigfork Youth Shotgun Team wins big at state
Bringing home over 40 medals and the first-place club trophy, the Bigfork Grizzly Barrels youth shotgun team traveled to Missoula and Three Forks over the weekend of June 27 to compete in the Montana State Scholastic Clay Target Program.
Bigfork Summer Playhouse presents 'Something Rotten!'
Get ready for side‑splitting fun this summer as Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens its production of "Something Rotten!" running from July 5 through Aug. 20, at 8 p.m. at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse, now celebrating its 66th season of live professional musical theater.
Busse departs Flathead Library Foundation
Sara Busse is stepping down as executive director of the Flathead Library Foundation, according to an email the foundation sent to its supporters.
Flathead County preliminary budget reflects spending for capital projects
Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday afternoon approved a preliminary budget that includes a focus on long-planned infrastructure projects.
Woman charged in deadly New Year’s Day wreck near Bigfork
Prosecutors last week charged the surviving motorist of a deadly and allegedly alcohol-fueled New Year's Day wreck near Bigfork with vehicular homicide while under the influence.
Glacier Park International Airport to operate on limited hours over July 2026 for runway repairs
Glacier Park International Airport will significantly limit operations for four weeks in July 2026 for runway repairs.
Upcoming events and meetings
Upcoming events and meetings
Flathead Lake users need predictability in water level
Much has been written and said about the Energy Keeper’s management of the water in Flathead Lake during the last three years of their controlling the outflow of the lake.
Bigfork School Board grapples with attendance policy update
An update to the student attendance policy continues to be a point of discussion for the Bigfork School Board.
80 years later, Flathead Lake Lodge is still a beloved destination
Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork has been a dream destination for those looking to get a taste of the old West since its inception in 1945. It’s why guests and employees alike keep coming back decade after decade.
Upcoming events and meetings
Upcoming events and meetings
Zinke, county officials and engineers celebrate Bigfork bridge replacement
Congressman Ryan Zinke and Flathead County commissioners joined construction crews in Bigfork on Monday to celebrate the feat of replacing the village’s historic one-lane bridge.
Ribbon cutting event for Bridge Street Bridge set for June 25
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