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Feds vow to ax restrictions on 1 million acres of Northwest Montana forestland
The federal government pledged to peel back protections on more than 1.1 million acres of forestland in Northwest …
Bigfork Bridge truss to be placed April 1
St. Patrick’s Day brought the delivery of the new Bridge Street Bridge truss to the project site on Monday, March 17.
Bibler Home and Garden tours support student scholarships at FVCC
Join the Flathead Valley Community College Foundation to celebrate spring and summer with a walk amidst thousands of beautiful flowers at Bibler Home and Garde…
Unique wellness treatments focus for Lakeside spa
Annie Dillard constantly looks for calming treatment options to add to the spa that are unique and contribute to a serene experience.
Whitefish Community Foundation awards $100,000 to Nate Chute Foundation
Whitefish Community Foundation’s multi-year Kids Fund Grant will help Nate Chute Foundation expand mental health curricula in local schools, including Happines…
Bigfork Soccer Club scores big with benefit concert fundraiser
When musician Tommy Edwards’ oldest daughter started playing soccer this year, he asked Shannon Garner, a volunteer, “What can I do to help?”
Yellow Bay State Park to close temporarily for construction upgrades
KALISPELL — Beginning March 17, the Yellow Bay Unit of Flathead Lake State Park will be closed to the public for an upgrade of the 15-acre park between Bigfork and Polson.
Hunter ed instructor Dan Atkinson honored with lifetime achievement award
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks honored the service of its volunteer Hunter and Bowhunter education instructors at a workshop and awards luncheon this month in …
Upcoming Bigfork events
Upcoming Bigfork events
Bigfork Bridge trusses to arrive this week
The Montana Department of Transportation and Battle Ridge Builders will continue working on the concrete foundation on the north side of the river over the next few weeks. This work includes constructing a retainin…
Week 1: Mack Days angler lands 38-inch lake trout
The 2025 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake started out with anglers saying “fish on” many times over the first few days of the event.
87th annual Cherry Growers’ meeting is April 5
The 87th Annual Cherry Growers’ Meeting is slated for April 5 at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse on Montana 35.
Applications open for vocational and technical education scholarships
The Bigfork Ladies Service Club is taking applications for its annual vocational and technical education scholarships.
Flathead Valley contractor to pay $200K to customers he allegedly defrauded
Nathaniel Gevern Lewis, through his construction businesses NGL Construction and From the Ground Up Construction, took customers' payment and then failed to complete the work, said Montana Attorney General Austin K…
High-energy musical ‘Newsies, Jr.’ concludes this weekend
Based on the hit Broadway show and 1992 Disney film, the musical runs March 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and March 16 and March 23 at 2 p.m.
Probationary federal employees in Montana given temporary reprieve, Zinke says
Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke said Friday that Forest Service and National Park Service probationary workers fired earlier this year by the Trump administr…