FWP ends busy season fighting aquatic invaders
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is wrapping up another busy season working to prevent invasive mussels, snails, clams and aquatic weeds from overrunning lakes and rivers across the state.
Forest conservation planned near Bigfork
Several conservation groups have joined forces to protect 236 acres of forestland and open space, and build more than 4 miles of publicly accessible trails, a short distance from downtown Bigfork.
Flathead Lake 3rd most-visited state park
Montana’s state parks recorded more than 1.57 million visitors in the first half of 2021, an 11% increase over the same period last year and a 44% increase over the same period in 2019, the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks says in a new report.
Short-term rentals rejected in Bigfork
Adam Britt requested a conditional-use permit to build nine "cluster dwellings" on about 1.7 acres
Governor signs bill giving elected officials power over health boards
The new law allows city councils and county commissioners to amend or rescind emergency orders
Board approves Bigfork apartments
The board voted 4-1 to grant a conditional-use permit to Mark and Tina Gillette to build a dozen apartments
Proposed recreation park near Lakeside draws local opposition
The Wedels say they aim to provide family-friendly activities for both locals and tourists outside the more popular areas of the Flathead Valley.
Board to consider apartments in Bigfork
The board will meet at 6 p.m. on April 6.
Four to be interviewed for county administrator job
Daniel Sabolsky, Elishia Hayes, Pat Oman and Pete Melnick were identified as top candidates.
Forest Service plans dozens of maintenance projects in Montana
The projects include trail maintenance, road resurfacing and extensive repairs of visitor facilities.
County approves Echo Lake rezoning over objections
Rowland Day, through his Day Family Trust, asked the county to rezone his property from agricultural to suburban agricultural.
ImagineIF Libraries consider lifting mask mandate in June
"We're definitely opening full hours with or without vaccines in May," Connie Behe said.
State, local authorities push for more vaccine doses
Approximately 2,400 doses are being administered each week in Flathead County.
Montana Legislature begins 2021 session
The top priority for many lawmakers will be fixing an economy ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Judge demands speedy demolition of Flathead Lake's 'bridge to nowhere'
Flathead County District Judge Robert Allison called the bridge a "foolhardy boondoggle."
KRMC workers could get COVID-19 vaccine this month
Ten Montana hospitals expected to receive vaccine this month
Bigfork apartment project gets green light
The board granted Rodney and Tia McFarlane conditional-use permits to build five multifamily homes along Jewel Basin Court
State seeks new judge in Flathead County business lawsuits
Two Bigfork area businesses included in controversial suit
Bullock expands mask mandate, tightens restrictions
"These are decisions that I don't take lightly, yet they are a necessity," Bullock said
Abell likely wins county commissioner race
Abell was leading Larson with nearly two-thirds of 36,422 ballots cast