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Linnea Ghilardi, 75

January 30, 1945 - August 27, 2020

Linnea Ghilardi, 75

Down to Business: What the chamber can do for you

Chamber director touts benefits of membership.

Death reported in care facility tied to COVID-19 outbreak

On Saturday, the Flathead City-County Health Department confirmed a person living in a long-term care facility has died due to COVID-19.

75 years at Flathead Lake Lodge

Iconic guest ranch boasts rich history

Fundraiser reaches goal to install well in African village

Bigfork locals helped achieve fundraising goal to build well in Tanzanian village.

Bigfork Summer Playhouse presents rock and roll music special

Bigfork Summer Playhouse presents the "Hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s"

Organization pays $4,700 in student lunch debt for Bigfork Schools

Group covers cost of student lunch debt to reduce financial burden on schools

Finding meaning in a special place

“I just saw the bear,” Randy Flores said as he walked up from the Flathead Lake Biological Station shoreline. Flores saw one of at least four black bears who look quite comfortable living on Bio Station grounds this summer.

Valks soccer hoping to grow after narrow playoff miss

The Valkyries soccer team will be looking for continued improvement this season, coming off a 2019 campaign that saw them narrowly miss the playoffs.

Rumble around the bay: Car show axed, poker run goes on

While the 12th annual Rumble in the Bay Car Show was called off this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the poker run portion of the event is still a go.

Northwest fair livestock sale online bidding instructions detailed

This year’s Northwest Montana Fair Market Livestock Sale is going to be online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Waterfront real estate inventory low in the Flathead

The inventory of residential properties for sale on Flathead Lake is nearing a record low number, according to August data from the Waterfront Market Report compiled by Realtor David Fetveit.

Bigfork victim testifies at burglar’s sentencing

A Bigfork woman battling cancer spoke about the effects a burglary had on her during a sentencing hearing for the perpetrator last week in Flathead County District Court.

Life on the frontlines: Navy surgeon reflects on 20 years of service

Dr. John Bartlett shares stories from his 20 years of service with the Navy.

ACES finds new, larger home near school

The ACES After School program has a new home, just steps away from Bigfork Elementary School.

Firefighters battle remote Swan Mountain Range fire

The Lion Creek Fire was reportedly 75 acres in size as of Tuesday evening.

Missoula Loyola AD selected as head football coach

For new Vikings head football coach Jim Benn, football is a lot more than just a game. The gridiron is an extension of the classroom, he said.

Vikings ready to tackle unpredictable season

Bigfork High School’s new head football coach Jim Benn will be looking to appreciate every moment this year as he and the Vikings look to improve on their 3-6 record from a year ago.

Mixed results for mask mandate in Bigfork

In Bigfork, mask use remains a controversial practice for many restaurants and businesses.

Outdoor restrooms fall through cracks of COVID guidance

The COVID-19 pandemic has created quandary for restroom use at campgrounds and trailheads, where management must decide how best to keep facilities clean, staff members safe and visitors satisfied.

Bio Station fights shoreline erosion with innovative gravel beach

The UM station has lost 1.6 acres of shoreline property since the regulation of Flathead Lake’s water level began in 1938.

Teachers’ union, school board yet to reach agreement on levy spending

The Bigfork School District 38 Board of Trustees and the Bigfork Area Education Association teachers’ union have clashed over specifics of how the levy dollars will be allocated and have yet to come to an agreement after meeting twice to negotiate.

Bethany Lutheran Church welcomes new pastor

Shawn Osborne was recently hired as the pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Bigfork.

Wildfire flares up on small island in Flathead Lake

A wildfire flared up Tuesday on Bird Island in Flathead Lake, sending up a column of smoke visible from Kalispell and Bigfork.

Doctor from Bigfork supports frontline workers

When Bigfork native Dr. Kendra Harris saw a need among her fellow medical professionals in New Orleans, she wanted to help.

The joy of the hunt: Huckleberry harvest a summer signature

It's huckleberry season in northwest Montana.

COVID-19 shutters small businesses in Bigfork

The majority of Montana businesses closed in mid-March due to a directive from Gov. Steve Bullock to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While most are back up and running now, a few Bigfork businesses have had to close their doors for good.

Michael C. Delaney, 79

Michael C. Delaney, longtime resident of Bigfork, and Jupiter, Florida, passed away on June 16, 2020. He lived a full and complete 79 years.