Wednesday, August 31
Glacier Nurse Direct wants healthcare to feel personal again
Long gone are the days when doctors would make house calls, or are they? Glacier Nurse Direct owners Kristy Naylor RN and Marcy Kleinjan RN said they want their new concierge nursing service to help close the gaps in rural healthcare coverage.
Hollensteiner Foundation continuing legacy of giving back to the community
Jim Hollensteiner and his late wife Wanda have built a legacy of supporting area nonprofits. It’s work he and their children continue today through the family’s foundation.
Sports roundup: Bigfork kicks off soccer season
The Bigfork High School soccer season got off to a successful start at home Friday as the Vikings downed visiting Laurel 5-3 before the Valkyries earned a 1-1 tie against a perennially tough Locomotive’s squad.
ImagineIF Foundation unveils new look at future Bigfork library
Want to take a stroll through the new Bigfork library, even though construction hasn’t started? The ImagineIF Foundation has put together a virtual reality tour of what they expect the new library to look like once it's completed.
Deep Dive into FLBS: Finding the Balance for Flathead Lake
Read FLBS Media/Information Manager Ian Withrow's August column about efforts to protect Flathead Lake from nutrient overload.
Wednesday, August 24
Cooler temps, scattered showers slowed Quartz Fire in Glacier National Park
Slightly cooler temperatures and scattered rain helped slow the Quartz Fire in Glacier National Park on Monday.
Bigfork students go afield for science as interns in Glacier Park
Two Bigfork High School students got the unique opportunity to explore science in Glacier National Park this summer as Nora Kehoe and Tabitha Raymond both served as interns sponsored by the Glacier National Park Conservancy.
BLUAC meets to consider one application on Thursday
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee will meet Thursday to look at one application for consideration, as well as to discuss some ideas for alleviating traffic around Bigfork.
Summer Playhouse alum returns for variety show after finding success on Broadway
A Bigfork Summer Playhouse alumni is making his return to the theater by the bay with his wife, and both performers are bringing years of Broadway experience to this one night only show. “Broadway In Love” is a musical concert celebration of Broadway’s most touching, hilarious and captivating love songs.
The Good Stuff Botanicals owners talk sustainability and community
The Good Stuff Botanicals co founders Maranda and Michael Johnson said their business ideas follow a common ethos: that we all come from nature, so most of what ails us can be solved by it.
Wednesday, August 17
Garceau Fire west of Polson grows to 1,500 acres
A new wildfire that sprung up in the Polson area on Tuesday has grown to roughly 1,500 acres.
Kel Christian Hansen
Kel Christian Hansen
Mother-daughter team shepherds local youth through the ins and outs of raising pigs
About a year ago, Michelle and Morgan Baker watched as more pigs than they could recall receive white ribbons at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo, meaning they were unfit for sale.
Bigfork School Board prepares to pass annual budget
The Bigfork School Board looked at a preliminary budget for the 2022-2023 school year at a special called meeting last week.
Kalispell man brought up on felony incest charge
A Kalispell man is being held in the county jail on a $100,000 bond for allegedly sexually abusing a teenage non-blood relative earlier this year.
DEQ presses developers of an alpine coaster on possible building violations
The developers of a proposed alpine coaster just north of Lakeside are violating Montana’s Sanitation in Subdivisions Act by moving ahead with construction on the site, according to a letter issued by the Department of Environmental Quality last week.
What is concierge nursing?
The Eagle's newest columnists are Glacier Nurse Direct, a concierge nursing service based in Bigfork that serves the Flathead Valley. Co-owners Marcy Kleinjan, RN and Kristy Naylor, RN discuss what concierge nursing is, medicine and patient advocacy in their August column.
Monday, August 15
Fire detected in Spotted Bear Ranger District
Flathead National Forest officials have detected a wildfire burning in the Cannon Creek drainage area located in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
14 candidates pursue open seat on ImagineIF library board
The timeframe to submit an application to be on the ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees has closed and now begins the work of narrowing down the list to the top picks for the vacant seat.
Wednesday, August 10
Longview Lavender Farm adds storefront with homemade products
Longview Lavender Farm has added a storefront to their operation this summer to sell different kinds of lavender products made from their farm. The plants are nearly in full bloom as owner Mike Sullivan looks towards wrapping up another successful season of growing the fragrant flowers.
Bigfork organizations and projects chosen for Great Fish Challenge
The Bigfork Art and Cultural Center has been invited to participate in this year's Great Fish Community Challenge, among other Bigfork nonprofits and projects.
Volunteers needed for the Bigfork Blood Drive
The American Red Cross needs volunteers for their Bigfork Blood Drive.
The Show Must Go on...For 62 Years!
Read Bigfork History Project Volunteer Kyle Stetler's August column about the Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Tranel, Zinke, and Lamb spar over abortion, climate and energy
The three candidates for Montana’s newly created western congressional district squared off in person for the first time at a candidate forum in Missoula Monday, landing glancing blows and setting the stage for a race that will elevate Montana issues to the national stage and localize national political dynamics as the major parties vie for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Protestors in Lakeside lambast proposed alpine coaster project
Concerned residents took to the streets for a second protest in Lakeside over the weekend to voice their opposition to a proposed alpine coaster development just down the road.
Friday, August 5
Firefighters hold Elmo blaze south of Lake Mary Ronan
Firefighters held the line on the Elmo 2 Fire overnight Thursday, keeping blaze south of Lake Mary Ronan and away from hundreds of structures in the area.
Thursday, August 4
Elmo Fire bears down on hundreds of homes
Fire crews lost ground on the Elmo 2 Fire as it made a run toward hundreds of structures in the Lake Mary Ronan area on Wednesday evening.
Wednesday, August 3
Lake Mary Ronan area evacuated as Elmo Fire moves closer
Three structures have been destroyed in a wildfire that continues to expand its reach west of Flathead Lake.
Backcountry Bear Safety
Read Swan Valley Connection Program Assistant Eli Estey's August column about the importance of having a bear-resistant container.
Bigfork's 'bridge to nowhere' coming down
Bigfork’s ‘bridge to nowhere’ is slated to come down this winter after years of legal battles.
After a dream fulfilled, Lyle Aklested says goodbye to Ford museum
After sharing his collection with the public for nearly 40 years, Lyle Aklested is ready to say goodbye to his museum.
Swan Lake Ranger District offering temporary firewood cutting opportunity
The Swan Lake Ranger District is offering a temporary firewood cutting opportunity in the Condon Mountain Area.
Bigfork Festival of the Arts returns this weekend
The 44th annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts is set to take place this weekend in downtown Bigfork.
Montana FWP gets community input for amenities at Somers Beach State Park
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks is seeking community input as officials begin planning for amenities at the newly created Somers Beach State Park.
Tuesday, August 2
Flathead Sheriff’s Office looking for information about recent fires
Authorities are investigating a series of fires started in the south valley and Bigfork areas in recent days and calling on the public for help.
Elmo Fire threatening 50 structures
More evacuation orders were issued overnight Monday as winds pushed the Elmo 2 Fire precariously close to U.S. 93 near Chief Cliff, prompting a temporary closure of the major thoroughfare.
