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Bigfork’s bank building gets new owners
Dustin and Molly Cumming closed on Bigfork’s “bank building” last Tuesday and started construction that week, dete…
Study examines putting wild bison in Montana
Lake county asks for levy to maintain and improve roads
The Lake County road department is responsible for 1,200 miles of road, but maintaining those roads is a difficult task with old equipment in constant disrepair.
Developers in violation of Clean Water Act
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a cease and desist order to Jolene Dugan and Roger Sortino for their work in the wetlands along Flathead Lake in Bigfork.
1975 Lakeshore Protection Act was designed to keep control of Montana lakes on local level
Two bills would be introduced to the 1975 Montana State Legislature with similar aims. Protecting Montana lakes.
Parents dispute teacher contract termination
A decision to not renew the contract of a Bigfork kindergarten teacher has sparked concern among some Bigfork parents about how personnel decisions are made in the Bigfork School District.
Supreme court denies $12 million judgement
The Montana Supreme Court has overturned a $12 million judgment that a Lake County landowner won by suing his own construction company.
County amends permit to allow longer bridge
The permit for a bridge from property on Holt drive to Dockstader Island was recently amended to add an additional 58 feet to the length of the structure.
Legislature leaves school funding up in the air
School funding hangs in the balance as the Montana Senate works toward passing the state’s general fund budget.
New family restaurant features homemade southern food
Family and opportunity have brought southern comfort food to downtown Bigfork.
Montana Adventure Sports is moving to Kalispell
After three successful years in Bigfork Montana Adventure Sports is moving to Kalispell.
After 10 years Bigfork Dairy Queen changes hands
After 10 years and a serious facelift the Bigfork Dairy Queen has changed hands.
Lawsuit against county hits first obstacle
A legal battle is underway against the bridge to Dockstader Island in Bigfork.
Tax value of Shelter Island upheld
Don Abbey will not get a reduction in taxes on his luxury island property on Flathead Lake.
Ed Buttrey sees Medicaid expansion as a riddle
Middle ground on Medicaid expansion eluded the Montana Legislature in 2013, and since then Sen. Ed Buttrey, R-Great Falls, has studied the issue, talked to hospitals and members of the other party and others to get…
Developers seek floodplain permits
Developers Roger Sortino and Jolene Dugan have requested three floodplain development permits from the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office.