Wednesday, April 30
Ballet company performs 'Cinderella' for Mother's Day show
"When she had done her work, she used to go into the chimney-corner, and sit down among cinders and ashes, which made her commonly be called...Cinderella."
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Billie Anderson, 74
Billie Anderson, 74, of Bigfork passed away on March 16, 2025, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital, following battles with pneumonia, and an even longer battle with Alzheimer’s.
Middle school tracksters compete at ARM Invite
Athletes from Bigfork Middle School compete at the ARM Invitational track meet in Whitefish.
Bigfork Baseball knocks off Whitefish
Bigfork baseball is hitting its stride at the right time.
Bigfork jumps into meets against local rivals
It was a busy week for Class A track teams at the Top Ten Invite in Missoula on April 22 and the Whitefish-hosted ARM Invitational on April 26.
Waking up to the bears waking up
Living in such a seasonal place like the Northern Rockies, we learn to attune to the changing landscape — skiing and knitting in the winter, rafting and hiking in the summer. We’re a lot like our wild neighbors that way.
Code Girls United holds spring fundraiser
Code Girls United is planning its Spring Tea at Triple B fundraiser on Saturday, May 3 at 11 a.m., at Triple B Ranch just outside Whitefish.
Wednesday, April 23
Bigfork native and World War II vet celebrates his centennial
The Glacier Park Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars celebrated its first centenarian last week.
Bigfork cruises past Troy in 13-3 victory
The Bigfork Vikings capitalized on eight Troy errors and a steady stream of offense to roll to a 13-3 win Thursday, improving to 5-3 on the season.
State to repave portion of Montana 83 at Swan Lake
The Montana Department of Transportation is proposing to repave about 11 miles of Montana 83 north and south of Swan Lake.
Bigfork tennis battles Columbia Falls
The Bigfork Valkyries fell in a hard-fought 4-3 loss to Columbia Falls on the road April 17, while the Bigfork boys team struggled against a deep Wildcats roster
Justus (sic) is being served
At 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, the United States Supreme Court issued an extraordinary emergency order barring the federal government from removing people detained under the Federal Enemies Act to El Salvador pending further rulings from the Court.
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Dan Lee Hodges, 63
Dan Lee Hodges, 63, a talented artist with a gentle heart, passed away on Nov. 8, 2024, at his home in Bigfork.
New nonprofit casting hope on Flathead Valley youth through fly fishing
Cast Hope, a nonprofit new to Flathead Valley, aims to not only introduce kids to the sport of fly fishing through guided experiences, but to also hook them on the outdoors, and to offer a chance for meaningful mentorship for those who are closest to them.
Bigfork track hit midseason marks at Iceberg Invite
Bigfork athletes made their presence felt at the Columbia Falls Iceberg Invite on April 17 with personal records in nearly every discipline, highlighting a deep and balanced team effort as the Vikings and Valkyries ramp up for the final stretch of the track season.
Bigfork boys post strong relay finishes at Missoula meet
The Bigfork Vikings continued their strong track and field campaign on April 18 at the SSHS Track Meet in Missoula, finishing third in the boys’ team standings and posting a series of personal bests across multiple events.
Nancy Harmon Franklin, 88
Nancy Harmon Franklin, 88, Christian, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, friend and coach's wife, went peacefully to our Lord April 10, 2025, in McMinnville, Oregon.
Tuesday, April 22
Road work resumes on Montana 35 near Bigfork
Road work resumed this week on Montana 35 between Creston and Bigfork.
Wednesday, April 16
Potential buyers seek permit to operate historic Holland Lake Lodge
The Flathead National Forest is seeking public input on an operating permit for the Holland Lake Lodge, which is under contract with a potential new owner.
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Bigfork baseball splits two league games
The Bigfork Vikings experienced both heartbreak and dominance in a pair of league matchups this past week, dropping a narrow 4-3 decision to Eureka on Thursday before overwhelming Browning 31-1 in a three-inning mercy-rule victory Saturday.
Church holds Easter Cantata April 27
Bigfork Community United Methodist Church's choir, along with members of the community and other local churches, will be sharing "Footprints in the Sand," an Easter Cantata, on Sunday, April 27 at 10 a.m. at church (750 Electric Ave., Bigfork).
A.L.E.R.T. Banquet fundraiser April 26 for medical flight program
The A.L.E.R.T. program began in 1975 as the second hospital-based advanced life support helicopter system in the United States and the first of its kind in rural America.
Humanities funding enriches Flathead County
Last week, Humanities Montana became the latest casualty of DOGE when we received an email informing us that our federal grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, which accounts for 90% of our operating budget, had been terminated immediately.
Kolton Turner still leads Mack Days totals with 1,468
Kolton Turner of Kalispell remains ahead in Spring Mack Days, with 14 days of catching 100 fish. He leads the Top Twenty category with a total of 1,468.
Lake County Conservation District offers free pollinator seeds
Spring has sprung, and the Lake County Conservation District (LCCD) is buzzing with excitement as it launches its annual Pollinator Seed Giveaway, encouraging local residents to join a growing movement to protect pollinators and restore native habitat.
Amber Steed named FWP Region 1 supervisor
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has a new Region 1 supervisor in Amber Steed, a longtime biologist with the agency.
Bigfork group gets Round Up grant for bike helmets
Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program last week awarded $15,395 in grants supporting community safety projects proposed by six nonprofit organizations, including two asking for help providing helmets to local children.
Bigfork track records key wins at Kalispell meet
The Vikings and Valkyries capitalized on strong showings at the Kalispell Time Trials on April 8, placing fourth in the boys team standings and notching a number of top-five finishes in sprints, hurdles, and jumps.
Wednesday, April 9
Bigfork filmmaker Christopher Tempel premieres new apocalyptic thriller
For local filmmaker Christopher Tempel, finishing what he started has been a long time coming.
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Bigfork athletes defend their turf at home track meet
The Bigfork track and field team gave their hometown fans plenty to cheer about on Saturday as they hosted the Bigfork Invite.
Deborah Don (Tudahl) Durham, 70
Deborah Don (Tudahl) Durham, 70, passed away on March 15, 2025, at her home in Boulder, Montana.
Whitefish Community Foundation awards grant to Bigfork baseball
Bigfork Youth Baseball Association serves more than 200 youth annually through various leagues, from T-Ball to Babe Ruth.
County board approves Bigfork tavern
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment has approved a new tavern for the former Stonehill Restaurant on Montana 35.
Vikings dominate with shutouts over Noxon, Troy
The Bigfork baseball team made a powerful statement to open April, delivering two dominant shutout victories over Noxon and Troy
Wednesday, April 2
Bigfork’s Dan Atkinson honored for 35 years of hunter education instruction
For 35 years, Dan Atkinson of Bigfork has been quietly showing up for the next generation of hunters — teaching firearm safety, responsibility, and respect for the outdoors.
DEQ reviewing request for Creston gravel pit
The state Department of Environmental Quality is reviewing a permit application for a proposed gravel pit near Creston that has drawn pushback from a nearby neighborhood.
Construction to begin on Sportsman’s Bridge Fishing Access Site
Construction on a new fishing access site near Sportsman’s Bridge in Bigfork is expected to begin this spring.
Douglas J. Wold, 85
Douglas Jerome Wold, 85, of Polson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected attorney, passed away on March 8, 2025, peacefully at his lake home in Polson.
Vacation rentals are destroying Montana’s housing market
The American dream of purchasing and owning a home is becoming further out of reach for too many Montana families.
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Bigfork baseball sets goals for new season
With a new season comes new opportunities — and for the Bigfork Vikings baseball team, 2025 is all about chasing a spot at the state tournament.
Tuesday, April 1
Trial underway in Bigfork double homicide
Prosecutors on Monday told jurors that they could link accused killer Derrick James Jackson to the gun used in the shooting death of his mother and her partner in Bigfork in 2022.
