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Flathead Lake Biological Station touts new modular wastewater treatment plant
Flathead Lake Biological Station unveiled its new modular wastewater treatment plant Friday, which will serve the …
New informational sign installed at Elk Creek
Swan Valley Connections and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes recently unveiled a new Elk Creek Conservation Area educational kiosk.
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 tightening the attendance policy.
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.
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.
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.
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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PHOTOS: Bigfork Rodeo action
The annual Bigfork Rodeo packed the Bigfork Arena for four days of action July 5-8.
Brown trout found in Flathead River
State officials have confirmed the presence of nonnative brown trout in the Flathead River system.
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…
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…
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…
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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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.