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‘The Nutcracker’ coming to Bigfork
The Northwest Ballet Company will perform “The Nutcracker” at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts over Thanksgi…
Rumble in the Bay revving up for Labor Day weekend
“This year’s featured car is the rat rod, so we’re really excited to see all the creative, one-of-a-kind builds on display,” Bigfork Area Chamber executive dir…
Montana man survives on creek water for 5 days after motorcycle crash
A Montana motorcyclist who was missing for five days after crashing along an Idaho mountain highway survived by drinking creek water until he was found, authorities say.
Bigfork sports teams back in action for the fall season
“We have a lot of kids who have worked hard and are very coachable. They are all ready to step up and excited for the season,” football coach Hunter Johnson sa…
BLOTTER: Please don’t touch the power lines
A caller asked that law enforcement reprimand people trying to move downed trees and powerlines from the storm.
HAPPENINGS: First day of school, BLUAC meeting, Rumble Around the Lake
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee will meet at 4 p.m. downstairs at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Highway 35, to discuss the update of the Bigfork Neighborhood Plan.
Woman killed in Highway 83 wreck from Bigfork, not Butte
The woman, identified as 43-year old Dusty Ann Fratzke, had Butte listed as her address on her driver’s license and was initially reported to be a resident there.
Harmful algae bloom identified west of Flathead Lake
An algal bloom that can sicken people or pets has been confirmed in Lake Mary Ronan, near the northeast shoreline of the lake just west of Flathead Lake, warned officials with Lake County Environmental Health.
Last show of the season opens at Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Get ready to rock and roll down memory lane as the Bigfork Summer Playhouse finishes its 65th season with a bang. “The Hits of the 50s, 60s & 70s” opens on Aug…
Buttons and Bows brings home ribbons
“We had a good year and the kids did real well,” club organizer Linda Stewart said.
Tinch takes reins as Bigfork Water and Sewer District’s first female president
“I want to be a face that the community recognizes, knows and has comfort with calling, reaching, out to, and asking for help. I want the community to know how…
BLOTTER: WaveRunner missing in Somers
A man in Somers reported his WaveRunner personal watercraft stolen, missing from the dock.
HAPPENINGS: Recreation impacts on Flathead River, Vacation Bible School, Lakeside Garages Open House
Recreation impacts on Flathead River, Vacation Bible School, Lakeside Garages Open House
PHOTOS: Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival
Photos from Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival on Saturday, August 10. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle photos)
One dead, two injured in wreck north of Bigfork
A 43-year old Butte woman died in a vehicular collision on Montana 83 northeast of Bigfork Friday, Aug. 9.
Paving project completed on Highway 83
The Montana Department of Transportation and LHC Inc. have completed the South Segment of the Montana Highway 83 Swan Lake Pavement Preservation project. Pavement marking installation is taking place and will be co…