Wednesday, June 25

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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 18
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.

Work on Bigfork's downtown bridge wraps up ahead of schedule
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.
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.
Upcoming events and meetings
Upcoming events and meetings
Ribbon cutting event for Bridge Street Bridge set for June 25
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Tuesday, June 17

Energy Keepers to adjust dam operations to help raise Flathead Lake water level
The Interior department on Friday approved a request by Energy Keepers, Inc. to raise the water level in Flathead Lake this summer by adjusting minimum flows at the SKQ Dam.

Man convicted of murder in Bigfork double homicide case given 100 years prison time
Judge Amy Eddy flatly rejected Derrick James Jackson’s story of self-defense in the deaths of his mother and her partner while sentencing the convicted killer to 100 years behind bars on Tuesday.
Wednesday, June 11

Seeley-Swan resident kills charging grizzly bear
A resident in the Seeley-Swan Valley shot and killed a grizzly bear earlier this week after the bruin charged at him near his home.

StoryCorps mobile recording booth records Flathead Valley’s stories
StoryCorps, an organization dedicated to recording Americans’ stories for more than 20 years, has helped nearly 700,000 people across the U.S. record meaningful conversations since the organization’s founding in 2003.
Bigfork Playhouse presents 'All Shook Up'
Elvis is in the building!

PHOTOS Bigfork wins Babe Ruth championship
Bigfork wins Babe Ruth championship

Bigfork baseball stands out with five All-Conference picks
Bigfork High School's baseball program continues to shine, with five Vikings receiving All-Conference accolades following a strong spring season.

Bigfork Bridge replacement anticipated to be complete by end of June
Bigfork’s historic one-lane bridge will be back open just in time for the village to welcome hordes of Fourth of July visitors.

New forecast sinks summer lake level to historic low
Flathead Lake may fall as much as three feet below full pool by August.
Upcoming events and meetings
Upcoming events and meetings
William 'Bill' Roath, 90
William Wesley Roath, known as Bill, died on May 29, 2025, of chronic heart and lung problems.
Thursday, June 5

Flathead Lake water level likely will fall below full pool this summer
Flathead Lake will not reach full pool this summer, the agency that operates the SKQ Dam said on Thursday.
Wednesday, June 4

PHOTOS: Bigfork High School celebrates graduation day
About 71 students received their diploma during Bigfork High School’s graduation ceremony held Saturday, May 31 at the school's gym.
Upcoming events and meetings
Upcoming events and meetings

Bigfork Fire Department asking for up to $15 million for new station and upgrades
Bigfork Fire Department is putting a 20-year bond for up to $15 million before voters this fall for a new fire station and upgrades to its current facilities, according to the department’s Public Information Officer Al Benitez.
Boys and Girls Club holds family fishing event June 14
Families and kids of all ages are welcome to attend a fun-filled day packed with a fishing education scavenger hunt, outdoor activities, and prizes.

For the first time, Blacktail Mountain Ski Area opens for summer
Camping, hiking, disc golf and off-road vehicle rentals will be available at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area starting mid-June, marking the first time the ski area has ever opened for summer recreation.

Janet Blackler, 75
Janet Gail Blackler (née Sandmeyer), 75, passed away on March 17, 2025, in Bigfork.

Bigfork soccer camp returns with international flair
After a successful debut last summer, the One Soccer Schools Elite Day Camp is returning to Bigfork this July 7–11 at the Carlyle Johnson Soccer Fields.
Suspect blames failed marriage for attack outside Somers bar
A Kalispell man accused of attacking a man he blamed for breaking up his marriage allegedly told authorities he couldn't remember what he described as a "crime of passion."