Commissioners restore marina standards in zoning regs
A zoning text amendment that adds marina as a conditional use in the B-3 community business zone was approved last week by the Flathead County commissioners, correcting an error when zoning changes were made in 2018.
Proposed zone change for marinas would affect Bigfork development
The Flathead County commissioners will consider a zone change regarding the use of marinas that affects Bigfork Bay during a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
State says path along Montana 35 needs community support
A shared-use path along Montana 35 in Bigfork could become a reality with financial backing from the community, state highway officials recently told the Flathead County commissioners.
County renews agreements for Sliter Park
The Flathead County commissioners have signed two agreements that will keep the Everit L. Sliter Memorial Park in downtown Bigfork operating as one of the community’s premier parks.
Bigfork bridge owner sues county
In the latest legal chapter of the embattled "bridge to nowhere" that connects the north shore of Flathead Lake to Dockstader Island, the property owner who built the bridge is now suing Flathead County for inverse condemnation.
Judge rules DEQ failed to consider cumulative impacts of Creston bottling plant
The ruling is the latest chapter in the ongoing litigation over operation of the bottling plant.
Tighter restrictions proposed as Flathead COVID numbers climb
The proposal from the City-County Health Department would reduce capacity at bars, restaurants and churches to 25%.
West Valley collector creates lavish dioramas
As Trish Hurley contemplates the pleasure she gets from collecting dolls and outfitting them in grand style, she admits it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.
Historic cabins burn in Glacier blaze
Glacier National Park officials have confirmed that a number of structures were lost Sunday night as wind and extreme fire conditions caused the Howe Ridge Fire to swell to well over 1,500 acres.
Elderberry elixir: the cure for what ails us?
A co-worker of mine from the early 1980s sent me an intriguing email the other day. I hadn’t heard from him for years, but he remembered my Minnesota connection and sent me a copy of an article from the Minneapolis Star Tribune he knew would grab my attention.
Pre-evac orders in place for border fire
Flathead County issued pre-evacuation orders over the Labor Day weekend for residents of Moose City north of Pole-bridge near the Canadian border in the area where the Elder Creek Fire has crossed the border into the United States.
County appeals greenbelt court ruling
A Flathead District Court ruling that rejected Flathead County’s greenbelt zoning classification has been appealed to the Montana Supreme Court by the county commissioners.
Innovative paving plan includes Chapman Hill Road
The Flathead County Road Department is working with property owners in three outlying areas on a collaborative agreement to pave sections of several county roads.
Audit finds flawed claims process
An audit of selected county claim warrants conducted after allegations of inappropriate spending by the American Dream Montana organization found no misappropriation of money, but cited several deficiencies in the way claims are processed.
Fish Tales
Miss America — No talent required
Going batty at the Pilot
I'm not a big fan of bats. The truth is, they freak me out big time.
Gone too soon
Like so many kids sandwiched between the ages of my own children, Logan Taylor was one of those who grew up in my peripheral vision.