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'In his blood': Bigfork graduate named Utah Soldier of the Year

Caden Leonard enlisted in the National Guard four years ago. A 2022 Bigfork High School graduate, he moved to Utah to study psychology and criminology at the University of Utah, where he balances his coursework with military commitments

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Upcoming events and meetings

Upcoming events and meetings

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Local distillery’s innovative bottle wins inaugural eco-award

Whistling Andy Distillery was awarded the inaugural Eco-Award for its innovative paperboard spirits bottle at the American Craft Spirits Association …

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Meet the 2026 Lakeside Water and Sewer District board candidates

The Lakeside Water and Sewer District board election is May 5. There are five candidates for two open trustee positions.

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Meet the 2026 Bigfork Fire District board candidates

The Bigfork Fire District board election is May 5. There are three candidates for two open trustee positions.

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PHOTOS: Volunteers roll up their sleeves to 'Clean the Fork'

Volunteers roll up their sleeves to 'Clean the Fork'

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Lakeside residents frustrated over hurried wastewater treatment project assessment

Many residents felt they did not have enough time to seek out independent professional assessments of the project and its …

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Bigfork musicians hit all the notes at district festival

Northwest Montana’s students didn’t miss a beat at the District Music Festival hosted by Flathead and Glacier high schools.

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Weather delays hamper Sportsman bridge work

Due to recent weather delays, the Montana Department of Transportation and Sletten Construction planned to resume pouring concrete for the …

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Award-winning farm-to-table chef plants roots in Somers

Sarah Manuel is passionate about the flavors of Montana. Her culinary inspiration comes from beef raised on prairie pastures, crops …

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Skald Coffee’s new location a meeting place for all

The coffee shop first opened inside the Shield Arms building in Bigfork nearly two years ago.

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Forest Service clears timber project near Blacktail Mountain

Flathead National Forest is set to kick off a 2,800-acre commercial timber project near Blacktail Mountain in fall 2027.

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'Tis the season to prepare for bears

‘Tis the season. Not the season of glad tidings and snowmen and Santa’s elves decorating the town up proud, but …

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Traffic delays expected due to work on Sportsman's Bridge

Construction crews will pour concrete for the new Sportsman’s Bridge foundation beginning Tuesday, April 21, through Thursday, April 23, from …

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Public hearing set for second phase of Lakeside wastewater treatment project

The state agency has set a public hearing on the draft environmental assessment for the second phase of the project …

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Flathead cherry growers hope for some luck in 2026

All farmers count on a bad year every now and then. Two could be chalked up to bad luck. But …

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Swan Lake residents propose extending no wake zone

The shoreline of Don Smith’s property was once a refuge.

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School board election ballots in mail

Multiple school board trustee positions for the Bigfork Elementary District are on the ballot that hits mailboxes starting April 17.

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Sliter Park lease voted down by parks board

The Flathead County Weed/Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously April 6 against recommending the renewal of the Sliter Park lease.

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