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Updated 6 days, 11 hours ago

Bigfork School Board approves union contracts and new attendance policy

Bigfork School District's Board of Trustees approved a pay raise for teachers and classified employees, while also…

Updated 6 days, 11 hours ago
Flathead Valley nonprofits to raise funds in Great Fish Community Challenge

Eighty-six Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations will raise funds in Whitefish Community Foundation’s Great Fish Community Challenge Aug. 12 to Sept. 12.

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FWP unveils Grizzly Bear Conflict Dashboard

In Montana, grizzly bear populations have expanded in number and in distribution along both sides of the Continental Divide and in the Greater Yellowstone area.

Updated 6 days, 11 hours ago
Construction continues on new wastewater treatment facility

Crews are continuing work on phase 1 of a new wastewater treatment plant north of Somers that will eventually become a regional septage facility.

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Bigfork filmmaker's new thriller now on Amazon and Tubi

Local filmmaker Christopher Tempel and Pyro Studios' latest feature film, "Leap: A Tale of the Last Days," is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and…

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Upcoming events and meetings

Upcoming events and meetings

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PHOTOS: Bigfork Rodeo action

The annual Bigfork Rodeo packed the Bigfork Arena for four days of action July 5-8.

Updated 1 week ago
Brown trout found in Flathead River

State officials have confirmed the presence of nonnative brown trout in the Flathead River system.

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Thousands pack Bigfork for Fourth of July parade

Bigfork's annual Fourth of July parade drew thousands of people to downtown for a stream of patriotic and colorful floats on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Steve Mitch…

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Friends of Ferndale Fire’s BBQ fundraiser good food and fun for all

The Friends of Ferndale Fire Department’s annual summer barbecue fundraiser is a chance for the community to give back to first responders while enjoying a bis…

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Bigfork Food Bank receives Farmers Union grant

Montana Farmers Union Foundation awarded more than $43,000 through its Community Grant program to 22 Montana projects that create new opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement of Montana agricultur…

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Bigfork Senior Center holds rummage sale this Saturday

The Bigfork Senior Center is holding a garage sale this weekend as one of the first events to kick-off fundraising efforts to renovate the facility.

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Upcoming events and meetings

Upcoming meetings and events

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
FVCC honors Sliters for support of community college

Each year FVCC recognizes individuals from the community whose generosity and service have transformed FVCC’s campus and the Flathead Valley community.

Updated 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Teens rescue Big Arm woman trapped beneath mower

By Monday, Kyle Geyer looked pretty chipper. Especially for a woman who had spent four hours last Friday pinned beneath her riding lawnmower. She’s also exceed…