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Community pushes for tougher DUI laws and sentencing following fatal wrecks

The peaceful advocates for tighter DUI laws and harsher sentencing appeared proceeding the arraignment of Dal Segall, 41, of Corvallis on Thursday, Jan. 9.

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Polson biochemist earns Green Chemistry Award

PhoSul was recognized for offsetting climate change by making phosphate fertilizer “that avoids hazardous chemicals and waste emissions associated with …

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U.S. will keep protecting more than 2,000 Rocky Mountain grizzly bears

The Biden administration will continue protecting about 2,000 grizzly bears in four Rocky Mountain states despite objections from Republican-led states, …

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Proposed management plan released for Flathead River

After years of delays, the Flathead National Forest has released another proposed action for a Comprehensive River Management Plan for …

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HAPPENINGS: School board, tracks and signs, genealogy classes

Wildlife Track and Sign class with Swan Valley Connections, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info at https://swan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/swan/eventRegistration.jsp?event=413&.

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BLOTTER: Customer jumps the counter

A store employee in Bigfork reported a man jumped over the counter and screamed at them.

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Former judge-elect pleads not guilty to drug charges in Lake County

A Lake County attorney who had been elected in November to serve as a judge in the 20th Judicial District …

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Bridge Street Bridge is coming down

The Montana Department of Transportation and Battle Ridge Builders kicked off the New Year removing the truss from Bigfork’s Bridge …

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Flathead County eschews state housing program

Saying it’s not a fair use of taxpayer funds or to future homebuyers, Flathead County commissioners last Tuesday quashed implementing …

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HandMADE Montana tops $2 million for local makers

Polson-based HandMADE Montana celebrated a banner year of supporting local and regional artists, fostering community engagement, and making a meaningful …

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HAPPENINGS: Poet Laureate, community dinner, Sundowner

Montana Poet Laureate lecture with Lowell Jaegar at Flathead County Libraries.

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BLOTTER: Illuminati Facebook posts

In Bigfork, a caller reported one of their Facebook friends was posting about illuminati and elite political groups and should …

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Search and Rescue gets new SNOWbulance

The enclosed snowmobile trailer, with heat, lights, and room for a patient to be treated on the ride out of …

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Kalispell woman killed in New Year's Day collision near Creston

A 37-year-old Kalispell woman died in crash early New Year's Day near Creston after another vehicle crossed the center line …

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Bio Station announces another successful year keeping invasive species at bay in Flathead Lake

Flathead Lake Biological Station released their 2024 Aquatic Invasive Species report recently, with over 100,000 boats inspected for invasive species. …

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A comedy for the community: Players invite new actors to the stage

The Bigfork Community Players, Bigfork’s adult amateur theater company, is producing a comedy developed from the ground up to get …

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HAPPENINGS: Polar plunge, school board, Genealogy classes

Polar Bear Plunge on Flathead Lake, 1:30 p.m. Meet at The Raven Brew Pub for short parade, costumes welcome, free …

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One killed in Christmas Day shooting in Polson

A suspect is in custody after a 31-year-old Pablo resident was shot and killed in Polson on Christmas morning, authorities …

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BLOTTER: Brake checked

A caller in Bigfork reported a vehicle passed and then brake-checked them.

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Year in Review: Top Bigfork Eagle stories of 2024

Here are some of the Eagle’s top stories by views in 2024, thanks for tuning in and we wish you …

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