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Library board accepts building for Bigfork branch
The ImagineIF Library Foundation has raised half of the $1.6 million needed to turn the Bethany Lutheran Church ...
Lakeside project featuring alpine coaster draws ire of neighbors
A meeting held by a community group in Lakeside on Wednesday night grew contentious as neighbors voiced opposition over a potential alpine coaster developmen...
Holmquist says she wants to continue serving the county
Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist says she wants to continue serving her community as she seeks her third term in county government.
Bigfork Schools Band and Choir celebrate year’s end with spring concerts
The Bigfork High School Band and Choir have another year on books full of music and fun. Bigfork Schools Director of Bands Randi Tunnell said she’s proud of ...
Flathead musician Eric Alan embarks on valley-wide tour with Nashville trio
Local musician Eric Alan didn’t expect to be touring with Nashville trio The Gold Sisters when he met one of them while performing at the Lodge at Whitefish ...
State officials, community leaders honor opening of Somers Beach State Park
Montana’s newest state park Somers Beach State Park on the north shore of Flathead Lake is open after a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon.
Parce stresses community involvement in bid for commissioner seat
After years in uniform, Jason Parce looks at potentially joining the Flathead County Commission as the natural extension of his career, particularly given hi...
Flathead Lake Resort offers vintage glamping experience
Before taking over management of Flathead Lake Resort, Brittain Kovac and her husband, Josh Shuckman, had been full-time RVing and traveled much of the world...
A celebration of art and music at Swan River School
Students and their families joined school staff to celebrate Swan River School's art classes and music program during their Community Dessert Night on May 11...
Areas of downtown parking closed next week due to paving
Some parking areas in downtown Bigfork will be closed next Monday and Tuesday due to a paving project part of bay sanitary sewer improvements.
Library foundation’s new executive director ready for challenges ahead
New ImagineIF Library Foundation Executive Director Adam Tunnell is eager to help facilitate the needs of the library system and its patrons.
“People Crossed in Many Ways” – The Ferries of Bigfork
Read Bigfork History Project Volunteer Kyle Stetler's May column about the ferries of days past.
The Jewel Basin Center prepares for this summer’s Crown Jewel Concert Series
The Jewel Basin Center in Bigfork is preparing for their first big lineup of concerts this summer since opening last year. Founder Jim Lafferty said he’s ima...
Quietly, Forest Service seeks comment on 23 special use permits
Trail running tours. ATV tours. Even a business that wants to transport docks out to private landowners on Swan Lake. Those are just a sampling of the 23 spe...
Community Calendar 5/5-5/11
Community events happening in Bigfork from 5/5-5/11
2022 Election results for Bigfork races
Preliminary (unofficial) results from election night Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Results will be updated as they become available.