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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 h…
Bigfork senior Sam Ayers is tough to slow down
Sam Ayers has been an integral part of the Bigfork cross-country team since he moved to the school district in his freshman year. His positive attitude has hel…
Bigfork Water and Sewer manager to retire next month
Bigfork Water and Sewer District’s longtime manager Julie Spencer is retiring at the end of June. Her predecessor will be Assistant District Manager Tyler Hantz.
Bigfork Fire Department seeks funding for new headquarters, staffing
The Bigfork Fire District Board of Trustees recently approved a bond initiative and mill levy to present to voters in a Sept. 9 special election that will addr…
Forest Service approves permit to operate Holland Lake Lodge
The Flathead National Forest has granted an operating permit to the new owners of the Holland Lake Lodge south of Condon.
PHOTOS: Paddlers tame 'Wild Mile' Bigfork Whitewater Festival
Fifty years ago a small group of passionate kayakers and locals held the first Whitewater Festival on the “Wild Mile” -- previously known as the “Mad Mile” -- …
Bigfork High School students sweep National History Day competition
Eleven Bigfork High School juniors are headed to Washington D.C. after sweeping at the National History Day competition at the state level with their projects …
Learn bear spray basics at June 14 event
As spring rains give way to clear summer skies, locals and visitors alike begin to spend more time outdoors. The same is true for our local wildlife population…
Work session planned on Bigfork Neighborhood Plan
Work on the Bigfork Neighborhood Plan continues at the next Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee meeting.
Road work on Montana 35 resumes this week
Construction work on Montana 35 between Creston and Bigfork will resume this week.
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My Glacier Village expanding into Bigfork
My Glacier Village is a local nonprofit serving area seniors by connecting, empowering and supporting those who are aging independently in their homes.
Bigfork Whitewater festival marks 50 years on the 'Wild Mile'
The Swan River will once again be alive near downtown Bigfork this Memorial Day weekend as the Bigfork Whitewater Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary, wel…
Repairing history: Workshop lays the foundation for restoration of historic Mountain Brook School
The little white schoolhouse has stood sentinel over Mountain Brook since 1922, though a myriad of safety concerns now bars the building from use. Cracks zigza…
Cabin and infrastructure upgrades come to Loon Lake 4-H Camp
Loon Lake 4-H Camp is a hidden gem to many, but manager Jill Kahanek wants to introduce the picturesque spot in Ferndale to others as they continue to renovate…
Ponderosa pines planted at Finley Point for Earth Day restoration project
On Earth Day 2025, Encompass LLC sponsored a tree restoration project at the Finley Point Unit of Flathead Lake State Park in partnership with Montana State Pa…