Stories for July 2021

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Thursday, July 29

July 29, 2021 midnight

Letters to the editor July 29

Letters to the editor July 29

July 29, 2021 midnight

My doctor the politician

Why do so many Americans get their medical advice from politicians?

July 29, 2021 midnight

Montana voter laws empower voting

Montana voter laws do not suppress voting but guarantee that every vote cast in a Montana election will count.

July 29, 2021 midnight

Pave the North Fork Road to Camas

In regards to Flathead County Public Works Director Dave Prunty’s comments on the North Fork Road, I’ve never liked the cost-share program to control the road dust in front of our properties in the North Fork. I have not and will not participate.

Wednesday, July 28

Judge rules DEQ failed to consider cumulative impacts of Creston bottling plant
July 28, 2021 2:35 a.m.

Judge rules DEQ failed to consider cumulative impacts of Creston bottling plant

The ruling is the latest chapter in the ongoing litigation over operation of the bottling plant.

DREAM Adaptive athletes test their limits on Echo Lake
July 28, 2021 2:30 a.m.

DREAM Adaptive athletes test their limits on Echo Lake

“Our whole mission is to provide access to the great outdoors and all the benefits that come with that,” said DREAM program coordinator Julie Tickle.

'The more things change, the more they stay the same'
July 28, 2021 2:30 a.m.

'The more things change, the more they stay the same'

While it is sad to say goodbye to any business in Bigfork, we know it creates an opportunity for another entrepreneur.

Jewel Basin Dentistry serves with a smile
July 28, 2021 2:10 a.m.

Jewel Basin Dentistry serves with a smile

Jewel Basin Dentistry is also focused on bringing the latest technology to their Bigfork practice.

Wednesday, July 21

The truth about the Flathead Lake monster
July 21, 2021 2:45 a.m.

The truth about the Flathead Lake monster

The invasive mussel is a far more terrifying andreal lake monster

Pickleball tournament draws hundreds to Bigfork area
July 21, 2021 2:45 a.m.

Pickleball tournament draws hundreds to Bigfork area

The Jewel Basin Center welcomed hundreds of pickleball players for the 2021 Crown of the Continent Tournament

New coach brings well-rounded approach to Bigfork cross country team
July 21, 2021 2:25 a.m.

New coach brings well-rounded approach to Bigfork cross country team

School psychologist and former junior high football coach Ryan Nollan to lead XC team

Sunnie LeBlanc makes art accessible with easel talks
July 21, 2021 2:10 a.m.

Sunnie LeBlanc makes art accessible with easel talks

“Somebody last week asked me how do you know when a painting is done? There’s no one answer."

Bigfork man arrested for alleged officer assault
July 21, 2021 2 a.m.

Bigfork man arrested for alleged officer assault

Gysler allegedly grabbed the officer, threw him down and held him down.

Wednesday, July 14

Tease photo
July 14, 2021 2:40 a.m.

Bigfork Beginnings with Kyle Stetler

Examining the origins of Bigfork and how the town got its name

Local businesses manage heavy workload with fewer hands
July 14, 2021 2:35 a.m.

Local businesses manage heavy workload with fewer hands

Bigfork businesses cope with labor shortage

PHOTOS: Mount Aeneas
July 14, 2021 2:25 a.m.

PHOTOS: Mount Aeneas

Mount Aeneas in the Jewel Basin Hiking Area provides magnificent views and opportunities for observing wildlife

PHOTOS: Bigfork Summer Pro Rodeo
July 14, 2021 2:15 a.m.

PHOTOS: Bigfork Summer Pro Rodeo

Cowboys rode to win at last week's Bigfork Summer Pro Rodeo

New outdoor fitness classes offered at The Nest
July 14, 2021 2:05 a.m.

New outdoor fitness classes offered at The Nest

Get your sweat on steps from the Swan River

Wednesday, July 7

Tease photo
July 7, 2021 2:55 a.m.

Air Therapy Aviation offers birds-eye view of the Flathead Valley

“I find that the people who are the most scared have the biggest breakthroughs.”

Water use on the rise in Bigfork
July 7, 2021 2:55 a.m.

Water use on the rise in Bigfork

Usage levels typically seen in August, observed during the month of June

Flathead cherries: A sweet sign of summer
July 7, 2021 2:40 a.m.

Flathead cherries: A sweet sign of summer

Cheery crop on track to harvest early thanks to warm weather

1908 Speakeasy brings prohibition era to life
July 7, 2021 2:35 a.m.

1908 Speakeasy brings prohibition era to life

Speakeasy celebrates local history, gin in unique cocktails

Swan Lake woman played in professional baseball league during WWII
July 7, 2021 2:25 a.m.

Swan Lake woman played in professional baseball league during WWII

Donna Roberts played during the 1946 season with the Peoria Red Wings

Don "Donga" Goodell
July 7, 2021 2:10 a.m.

Don "Donga" Goodell

Don "Donga" Goodell

Monday, July 5

PHOTOS: Bigfork Fourth of July Parade
July 5, 2021 9:15 a.m.

PHOTOS: Bigfork Fourth of July Parade

Scenes from the 2021 Bigfork Fourth of July Parade