Center awarded $166K grant for parking lot project

The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has awarded a $166,000 grant to the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts to build a much-needed parking lot in downtown Bigfork, the organization announced Monday, June 8. The lot is currently under construction and once complete, will provide 74 spaces.

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Thorness to play for University of Providence

Viking basketball standout Colt Thorness will be taking the court for the University of Providence next season, the Argos announced Monday.

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Bigfork High speech and debate to host state meet

The Bigfork High School speech and debate team will head into their third meet of the season Nov. 23 in Columbia Falls, after finishing second in the Class B division at both the Kalispell Kickoff and Ronan’s Gale Patrick Miller Invitational earlier this year. This year, the team welcomes 14 …

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State officials complete gathering of kokanee eggs

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hatchery staff from Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery recently completed the annual gathering of kokanee eggs that will benefit lakes across the state.

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Revolution tournament victories mark growth of SBG in Montana

As Straight Blast Gym celebrates the opening of new locations in Bigfork and Missoula, they sent 20 competitors to the Revolution XXXV Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament in Tacoma, Washington, on Nov. 4 and 5. This marked a special event for SBG’s teams in Montana as athletes from all four locations …

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Revolution tournament victories mark growth of SBG in Montana

As Straight Blast Gym celebrates the opening of new locations in Bigfork and Missoula, they sent 20 competitors to the Revolution XXXV Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament in Tacoma, Washington, on Nov. 4 and 5. This marked a special event for SBG’s teams in Montana as athletes from all four locations …

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Clementine's Open Stage will be Saturday

Clementine's Open Stage will be held Saturday, July 23, beginning at 7 p.m.

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'Montana Water' reception tonight in Bigfork

Collage Gallery of Fine Art in Bigfork invites the public to the wrap reception for the summer exhibition “Montana Water,” to be held on Thursday, July 21, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

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Bigfork Summer Playhouse presents the annual 'Benefit Revue'

The Bigfork Summer Playhouse on Sunday, July 24, presents the annual Benefit Revue for one night only. This special event begins at 7 p.m.

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Crash claims life of Bigfork High senior

Madison Duke, 17, was known as a kind, caring, lovable and bright student by teachers and staff members at Bigfork High School.

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GOLF: Bigfork's Joseph Potkonjak finishes 2nd at State Junior Championships

BILLINGS — Billings’ Caleb Trost shot a 2-under-par 70 in the final round to overtake Bigfork graduate Joseph Potkonjak and win the Montana State Golf Association’s State Junior tournament Tuesday afternoon at Briarwood Golf Club.

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TRACK: Bigfork boys claim 2nd at state meet

BOZEMAN — Logan Morley completed this stellar prep career by dominating the distance events with victories in the 800 (1:57.14) and 3,200 (9:40.84) on the final day of action.

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TRACK: Bigfork boys claim 2nd at state meet

BOZEMAN — Logan Morley completed this stellar prep career by dominating the distance events with victories in the 800 (1:57.14) and 3,200 (9:40.84) on the final day of action.

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TENNIS: Libby boys win state title; Bigfork places two in top four

MISSOULA — It took one extra day to finish the Class B-C state tennis tournament, but all that meant was the parade was pushed back a day.

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TENNIS: Libby boys win state title; Bigfork places two in top four

MISSOULA — It took one extra day to finish the Class B-C state tennis tournament, but all that meant was the parade was pushed back a day.

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TRACK: Bigfork girls win divisional title

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TRACK: Bigfork girls win divisional title

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TRACK: Divisional tournaments begin Friday

HELENA — There’s one final chance for the area’s track and field athletes to secure a spot at the state meet as divisional meets begin Friday around the state.

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TRACK: Divisional tournaments begin Friday

HELENA — There’s one final chance for the area’s track and field athletes to secure a spot at the state meet as divisional meets begin Friday around the state.

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TENNIS: Rain hampers play at Class B-C state tournament

MISSOULA — Jason Brandt of Libby and Alex Buenz of Bigfork both were second-round winners in boys singles play on Thursday at the Class B-C state tennis tournament.

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TENNIS: Rain hampers play at Class B-C state tournament

MISSOULA — Jason Brandt of Libby and Alex Buenz of Bigfork both were second-round winners in boys singles play on Thursday at the Class B-C state tennis tournament.

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Bigfork Art Walk May 21

On Saturday, May 21, downtown Bigfork will open its streets, stores and galleries for the annual Spring Art Walk from 4 to 7 p.m.

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Bigfork Art Walk May 21

On Saturday, May 21, downtown Bigfork will open its streets, stores and galleries for the annual Spring Art Walk from 4 to 7 p.m.

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GOLF: Bigfork's Joseph Potkonjak tied for lead after first round at state tourney

HUNTLEY — The top golfers in Class B separated from the pack on the first day of play at the state tournament on Tuesday at the Johnny Walker course at Pryor Creek Golf Club.

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GOLF: Bigfork's Joseph Potkonjak tied for lead after first round at state tourney

HUNTLEY — The top golfers in Class B separated from the pack on the first day of play at the state tournament on Tuesday at the Johnny Walker course at Pryor Creek Golf Club.

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Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation Workshop scholarship applications due May 31

The Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation’s scholarship applications are due by Tuesday, May 31, to attend the seventh annual Crown Guitar Workshop scheduled for Aug. 28 through Sept. 4, held at Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork. Students, teachers and performers of all ages who reside in Flathead, Lake, Sanders, …

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Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation Workshop scholarship applications due May 31

The Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation’s scholarship applications are due by Tuesday, May 31, to attend the seventh annual Crown Guitar Workshop scheduled for Aug. 28 through Sept. 4, held at Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork. Students, teachers and performers of all ages who reside in Flathead, Lake, Sanders, …

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Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens 2016 season

The Bigfork Summer Playhouse will open its 57th season with “Church Basement Ladies” this weekend.

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Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens 2016 season

The Bigfork Summer Playhouse will open its 57th season with “Church Basement Ladies” this weekend.

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Bigfork artist Mya Bessette wins award

Bigfork acrylic artist Mya Bessette’s abstract painting “Infusion” earned third place in an international painting contest hosted by crowd-sourced design company Minted.com. Her entry, a contemporary abstract piece bursting with color, was one of more than 6,000 submitted to the Minted/West Elm Challenge. Prints of winning art pieces, such as …

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Bigfork artist Mya Bessette wins award

Bigfork acrylic artist Mya Bessette’s abstract painting “Infusion” earned third place in an international painting contest hosted by crowd-sourced design company Minted.com. Her entry, a contemporary abstract piece bursting with color, was one of more than 6,000 submitted to the Minted/West Elm Challenge. Prints of winning art pieces, such as …

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School bomb threat turns out to be hoax

After conducting an extensive search Wednesday night, the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office determined that a bomb threat at Bigfork High School had no validity.

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School bomb threat turns out to be hoax

After conducting an extensive search Wednesday night, the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office determined that a bomb threat at Bigfork High School had no validity.

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Bigfork couple escape house fire

A Bigfork couple escaped a fire in their Swan View Trail house just after midnight Tuesday.

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Bigfork couple escape house fire

A Bigfork couple escaped a fire in their Swan View Trail house just after midnight Tuesday.

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GOLF: Libby's Johnston wins Division 3 tourney; Bigfork qualifies for state

ANACONDA — Libby freshman Ryggs Johnston didn’t flinch in his first postseason tournament, carving up Old Works Golf Club for a four-stroke victory in the Division 3 golf tournament on Tuesday.

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GOLF: Libby's Johnston wins Division 3 tourney; Bigfork qualifies for state

ANACONDA — Libby freshman Ryggs Johnston didn’t flinch in his first postseason tournament, carving up Old Works Golf Club for a four-stroke victory in the Division 3 golf tournament on Tuesday.

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Parking spaces to be added along Holt Drive

Flathead County commissioners approved a Bigfork project on Monday to expand public access to Flathead Lake.

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Parking spaces to be added along Holt Drive

Flathead County commissioners approved a Bigfork project on Monday to expand public access to Flathead Lake.

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Remodeling ahead at Bigfork library

After waiting roughly two years, Bigfork’s library has made the list to be remodeled to provide more room and tools for its patrons to tap into their creativity.

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Remodeling ahead at Bigfork library

After waiting roughly two years, Bigfork’s library has made the list to be remodeled to provide more room and tools for its patrons to tap into their creativity.

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TENNIS: Bigfork sweeps Troy, squares off with Libby

Libby beat and tied Bigfork’s boys and girls, respectively, while Bigfork swept Troy in Class B dual tennis action Friday in Libby and Troy.

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TENNIS: Bigfork sweeps Troy, squares off with Libby

Libby beat and tied Bigfork’s boys and girls, respectively, while Bigfork swept Troy in Class B dual tennis action Friday in Libby and Troy.

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Northwest Ballet Co. presents 'Alice in Wonderland'

Northwest Ballet Co.’s 36th annual spring show production, “Alice In Wonderland,” is coming to Bigfork over Mother’s Day weekend.

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Northwest Ballet Co. presents 'Alice in Wonderland'

Northwest Ballet Co.’s 36th annual spring show production, “Alice In Wonderland,” is coming to Bigfork over Mother’s Day weekend.

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Bigfork history buffs head to nationals

Nine Bigfork Middle School students are raising money for travel expenses to get to Maryland and compete in the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day contest June 12-16.

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Bigfork history buffs head to nationals

Nine Bigfork Middle School students are raising money for travel expenses to get to Maryland and compete in the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day contest June 12-16.

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GOLF: Bigfork second at Seeley-Swan Invite

SEELEY LAKE — Bigfork senior Joseph Potkonjak carded a 1-under-par 71 to lead the Vikings to a second place finish at the Seeley-Swan Invitational at Double Arrow Golf Course on Tuesday.

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GOLF: Bigfork second at Seeley-Swan Invite

SEELEY LAKE — Bigfork senior Joseph Potkonjak carded a 1-under-par 71 to lead the Vikings to a second place finish at the Seeley-Swan Invitational at Double Arrow Golf Course on Tuesday.

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Man given probation for Bigfork burglary spree

A man was sentenced Thursday for his role in an Oct. 26, 2015, burglary spree in the Bigfork area.

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Man given probation for Bigfork burglary spree

A man was sentenced Thursday for his role in an Oct. 26, 2015, burglary spree in the Bigfork area.

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GOLF: Bigfork's Potkonjak wins Libby Invite title

LIBBY — Bigfork senior Joseph Potkonjak shot a 3-under 69 to claim medalist honors at the Libby Invitational golf tournament on Friday at Cabinet View Golf Course.

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GOLF: Bigfork's Potkonjak wins Libby Invite title

LIBBY — Bigfork senior Joseph Potkonjak shot a 3-under 69 to claim medalist honors at the Libby Invitational golf tournament on Friday at Cabinet View Golf Course.

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Man admits shooting at other Bigfork hunters

A Columbia Falls man was given a one-year deferred jail sentence on Wednesday for shooting toward other duck hunters on opening day last year.

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Man admits shooting at other Bigfork hunters

A Columbia Falls man was given a one-year deferred jail sentence on Wednesday for shooting toward other duck hunters on opening day last year.

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Bigfork center launches 'rebirth'

The Bigfork cultural center is moving back to its roots in art after being known as a museum for decades.

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Bigfork center launches 'rebirth'

The Bigfork cultural center is moving back to its roots in art after being known as a museum for decades.

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GOLF: Bigfork's Potkonjak chooses Carroll College

BIGFORK — Bigfork senior golfer Joseph Potkonjak signed to play collegiate golf at Carroll College on Tuesday.

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GOLF: Bigfork's Potkonjak chooses Carroll College

BIGFORK — Bigfork senior golfer Joseph Potkonjak signed to play collegiate golf at Carroll College on Tuesday.

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TRACK: Bigfork girls shine at Top 10 meet

MISSOULA — Glacier’s Annie Hill set a pair of meet records as the top runners in the western half of the state gathered for the Russ Pilcher Top 10 meet on Tuesday.

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TRACK: Bigfork girls shine at Top 10 meet

MISSOULA — Glacier’s Annie Hill set a pair of meet records as the top runners in the western half of the state gathered for the Russ Pilcher Top 10 meet on Tuesday.

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TRACK: Vikes, Vals each second at Seeley-Swan

MISSOULA — The Bigfork boys and girls both finished second in the team standings and had four individuals winners on a wet, damp day at the Seeley-Swan Invitational at Missoula County Stadium.

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TRACK: Vikes, Vals each second at Seeley-Swan

MISSOULA — The Bigfork boys and girls both finished second in the team standings and had four individuals winners on a wet, damp day at the Seeley-Swan Invitational at Missoula County Stadium.

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GOLF: Bigfork's Potkonjak second at Thompson Falls Invite

THOMPSON FALLS — Ryggs Johnston of Libby shot a tournament record 68 to win the Thompson Falls Invitational at River’s Bend Golf Course on Saturday.

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GOLF: Bigfork's Potkonjak second at Thompson Falls Invite

THOMPSON FALLS — Ryggs Johnston of Libby shot a tournament record 68 to win the Thompson Falls Invitational at River’s Bend Golf Course on Saturday.

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Stillwater Christian High School presents 'The Heart of Robin Hood'

The Stillwater Christian High School drama program will present “The Heart of Robin Hood” this weekend, Friday, April 22, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 23, at 4 p.m., at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts.

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Stillwater Christian High School presents 'The Heart of Robin Hood'

The Stillwater Christian High School drama program will present “The Heart of Robin Hood” this weekend, Friday, April 22, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 23, at 4 p.m., at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts.

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TENNIS: Vikings, Vals sweep Loyola

MISSOULA — Bigfork’s girls notched a pair of wins and the boys topped Missoula Loyola Sacred Heart but fell short against Valley Christian.

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TENNIS: Vikings, Vals sweep Loyola

MISSOULA — Bigfork’s girls notched a pair of wins and the boys topped Missoula Loyola Sacred Heart but fell short against Valley Christian.

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Bigfork folks share history tales

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Bigfork folks share history tales

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GOLF: Bigfork boys win title in Plains

PLAINS — Ryggs Johnston carded a 68 to edge Caleb Bates of Thompson Falls by a stroke for medalist honors at the Plains Invitational golf tournament on Saturday.

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GOLF: Bigfork boys win title in Plains

PLAINS — Ryggs Johnston carded a 68 to edge Caleb Bates of Thompson Falls by a stroke for medalist honors at the Plains Invitational golf tournament on Saturday.

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TRACK & FIELD: Bigfork girls win Eureka Invite

EUREKA — A few local athletes piled up the podium on a fast day at the Eureka Invitational track meet on Saturday.

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TRACK & FIELD: Bigfork girls win Eureka Invite

EUREKA — A few local athletes piled up the podium on a fast day at the Eureka Invitational track meet on Saturday.

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'Cowabunga Variety Show' hits Bigfork

The 14th annual Cowabunga Variety Show fundraiser presented by Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre and Bigfork ACES after-school program will be at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Bigfork on April 15-17. In past years this event has raised more than $10,000, with proceeds being used for special …

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'Cowabunga Variety Show' hits Bigfork

The 14th annual Cowabunga Variety Show fundraiser presented by Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre and Bigfork ACES after-school program will be at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Bigfork on April 15-17. In past years this event has raised more than $10,000, with proceeds being used for special …

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TRACK & FIELD: Fast times at Flathead Mini

The sunshine and warm temperatures of the last week never showed up, but it didn’t slow down the athletes at the Flathead Mini Invite on Tuesday, with 13 boys and 12 girls setting qualifying marks or bettering their marks from earlier this month.

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TRACK & FIELD: Fast times at Flathead Mini

The sunshine and warm temperatures of the last week never showed up, but it didn’t slow down the athletes at the Flathead Mini Invite on Tuesday, with 13 boys and 12 girls setting qualifying marks or bettering their marks from earlier this month.

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Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation collaboration offers youth guitar classes

When the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation and Bigfork ACES after-school program decided to collaborate and offer a beginner guitar program for students in grades 5-8, they were hoping to enroll at least six young students. But when enrollment opened, it quickly became apparent they were going to have …

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Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation collaboration offers youth guitar classes

When the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation and Bigfork ACES after-school program decided to collaborate and offer a beginner guitar program for students in grades 5-8, they were hoping to enroll at least six young students. But when enrollment opened, it quickly became apparent they were going to have …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Former pilot pens second Vietnam book

After flying fighter jets in Vietnam, Pete Hendricks created a home by building a cabin in the woods of the Flathead Valley.

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Former pilot pens second Vietnam book

After flying fighter jets in Vietnam, Pete Hendricks created a home by building a cabin in the woods of the Flathead Valley.

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TRACK & FIELD: Bigfork girls win host invitational

BIGFORK — Logan Morley ran a pair of blistering races for the Vikings but it was the Bigfork girls who stole the show, winning the team title at the Bigfork Invitational on Saturday.

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TRACK & FIELD: Bigfork girls win host invitational

BIGFORK — Logan Morley ran a pair of blistering races for the Vikings but it was the Bigfork girls who stole the show, winning the team title at the Bigfork Invitational on Saturday.

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TENNIS: Libby sweeps dual from Bigfork

BIGFORK — Libby dominated Western B dual action with Bigfork on Friday, the girls claiming a 4-2 win while the boys cruised to a 5-1 score.

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TENNIS: Libby sweeps dual from Bigfork

BIGFORK — Libby dominated Western B dual action with Bigfork on Friday, the girls claiming a 4-2 win while the boys cruised to a 5-1 score.

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Bigfork Art and Cultural Center celebrates opening

The newly imagined Bigfork Art and Cultural Center will hold a grand opening event and celebration Friday, April 8, from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Bigfork Art and Cultural Center celebrates opening

The newly imagined Bigfork Art and Cultural Center will hold a grand opening event and celebration Friday, April 8, from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Bigfork Community Players present 'Dearly Departed'

The Bigfork Community Players will present the comedy “Dearly Departed,” by David Botrell and Jessie Jones, at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts on April 8, 9, and 10.

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Bigfork Community Players present 'Dearly Departed'

The Bigfork Community Players will present the comedy “Dearly Departed,” by David Botrell and Jessie Jones, at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts on April 8, 9, and 10.

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GOLF: Bigfork boys win team title at Eureka Invitational

EUREKA — Libby senior Jonny Cielak won his second straight tournament to start the Class B golf season but the Bigfork boys took home the team title at the Eureka Invitational on Tuesday.

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GOLF: Bigfork boys win team title at Eureka Invitational

EUREKA — Libby senior Jonny Cielak won his second straight tournament to start the Class B golf season but the Bigfork boys took home the team title at the Eureka Invitational on Tuesday.

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Commissioners deny bridge changes

Flathead County commissioners on Monday unanimously rejected a request for several changes to the controversial bridge connecting Dockstader Island to the North Shore of Flathead Lake.

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Commissioners deny bridge changes

Flathead County commissioners on Monday unanimously rejected a request for several changes to the controversial bridge connecting Dockstader Island to the North Shore of Flathead Lake.

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Taste of Bigfork planned April 24

The 21st annual Taste of Bigfork is Sunday, April 24.

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Taste of Bigfork planned April 24

The 21st annual Taste of Bigfork is Sunday, April 24.

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Bigfork workshop teaches rescue from traps

Each year thousands of potentially lethal traps are set on Montana’s public lands. If your dog got caught in a trap, would you know how to rescue it?

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Bigfork workshop teaches rescue from traps

Each year thousands of potentially lethal traps are set on Montana’s public lands. If your dog got caught in a trap, would you know how to rescue it?

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Electric Avenue gunshot leads to suspended sentence

A Bigfork man was given a suspended jail sentence on Tuesday for firing a gun in his neighborhood.

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Electric Avenue gunshot leads to suspended sentence

A Bigfork man was given a suspended jail sentence on Tuesday for firing a gun in his neighborhood.

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Man admits role in Bigfork burglary

A sex offender admitted in Flathead District Court on Tuesday to violating terms of probation and parole by being involved in a Bigfork burglary spree.

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Man admits role in Bigfork burglary

A sex offender admitted in Flathead District Court on Tuesday to violating terms of probation and parole by being involved in a Bigfork burglary spree.

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Local cherry growers get juice plant

A new cherry juice plant should make a splash this summer in the growers community along Flathead Lake.

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Local cherry growers get juice plant

A new cherry juice plant should make a splash this summer in the growers community along Flathead Lake.

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'Classical Showcase Concert' hits Bigfork

Kinnor Classics presents a “Classical Showcase Concert” on Sunday, March 20, at 3 p.m. at the St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Bigfork.

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'Classical Showcase Concert' hits Bigfork

Kinnor Classics presents a “Classical Showcase Concert” on Sunday, March 20, at 3 p.m. at the St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Bigfork.

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Man admits firing gun during argument

A Bigfork man admitted Thursday to drunkenly firing a gun toward his wife was in on Oct. 28, 2015.

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Man admits firing gun during argument

A Bigfork man admitted Thursday to drunkenly firing a gun toward his wife was in on Oct. 28, 2015.

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Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre presents 'Seussical the Musical'

The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre presents “Seussical the Musical,” on March 18-19 and 25-26 at 7:30 p.m. and March 20 at 2 p.m.

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Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre presents 'Seussical the Musical'

The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre presents “Seussical the Musical,” on March 18-19 and 25-26 at 7:30 p.m. and March 20 at 2 p.m.

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Bigfork hunter has lived adventurous life

Whether it’s a herd of caribou in Alaska, a grizzly in British Columbia or a polar bear in the Arctic Circle, retired outfitter Gene Lee has hunted just about every game animal there is in North America.

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Bigfork hunter has lived adventurous life

Whether it’s a herd of caribou in Alaska, a grizzly in British Columbia or a polar bear in the Arctic Circle, retired outfitter Gene Lee has hunted just about every game animal there is in North America.

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BASKETBALL: Four from Bigfork named all-state in Class B

The Bigfork basketball teams both went undefeated in District 7B, sweeping their way to the regular season and tournament titles.

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BASKETBALL: Four from Bigfork named all-state in Class B

The Bigfork basketball teams both went undefeated in District 7B, sweeping their way to the regular season and tournament titles.

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U.S. 93 safety project planned in Somers

The Montana Department of Transportation is taking comments on proposed safety improvements for a quarter-mile stretch of U.S. 93 in Somers.

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U.S. 93 safety project planned in Somers

The Montana Department of Transportation is taking comments on proposed safety improvements for a quarter-mile stretch of U.S. 93 in Somers.

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Man pleads guilty to burglary spree

A man has pleaded guilty to his role in an Oct. 26, 2015, burglary spree in the Bigfork area.

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Man pleads guilty to burglary spree

A man has pleaded guilty to his role in an Oct. 26, 2015, burglary spree in the Bigfork area.

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Protest period extended for water permit

The protest period for a preliminary water rights permit issued to the Montana Artesian Water Co. has been extended by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

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Protest period extended for water permit

The protest period for a preliminary water rights permit issued to the Montana Artesian Water Co. has been extended by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

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Rural Bigfork neighbors reactivate land-use group

The LaBrant-Lindsey Lane Land Use Advisory Committee has planned a public meeting Monday to rekindle interest in the neighborhood plan that covers an area north of Bigfork.

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Rural Bigfork neighbors reactivate land-use group

The LaBrant-Lindsey Lane Land Use Advisory Committee has planned a public meeting Monday to rekindle interest in the neighborhood plan that covers an area north of Bigfork.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Bigfork fells Big Timber, reaches state championship game

BUTTE — Bigfork led wire-to-wire and earned a chance to win a second state championship in three years, toppling Big Timber 63-51 on Friday night at the Class B state boys basketball tournament at the Butte Civic Center.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Bigfork fells Big Timber, reaches state championship game

BUTTE — Bigfork led wire-to-wire and earned a chance to win a second state championship in three years, toppling Big Timber 63-51 on Friday night at the Class B state boys basketball tournament at the Butte Civic Center.

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Volunteers sought for Creston Auction

Volunteers are needed for the 50th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair and the accompanying auto, marine, recreational-vehicle and equipment sale.

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Volunteers sought for Creston Auction

Volunteers are needed for the 50th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair and the accompanying auto, marine, recreational-vehicle and equipment sale.

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Man rescued after logging accident

An injured logger was rescued in the Swan Valley on Monday afternoon.

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Man rescued after logging accident

An injured logger was rescued in the Swan Valley on Monday afternoon.

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County renews Sliter Park lease

Flathead County will extend its lease with PacifiCorp for Sliter Park in Bigfork for another five years, the county Park Board unanimously decided Monday.

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County renews Sliter Park lease

Flathead County will extend its lease with PacifiCorp for Sliter Park in Bigfork for another five years, the county Park Board unanimously decided Monday.

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School embezzling suspect appears in court

A woman accused of embezzling money from the Lakeside-Somers Parent Teachers Association last year had her first appearance in Flathead District Court on Thursday.

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School embezzling suspect appears in court

A woman accused of embezzling money from the Lakeside-Somers Parent Teachers Association last year had her first appearance in Flathead District Court on Thursday.

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Creston farmer plans bottling plant

On one of the sprawling farms along the Flathead River’s Egan Slough, the Montana Artesian Water Co. is quietly working to open a plant that could bottle as much as 191.6 million gallons of groundwater per year.

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Creston farmer plans bottling plant

On one of the sprawling farms along the Flathead River’s Egan Slough, the Montana Artesian Water Co. is quietly working to open a plant that could bottle as much as 191.6 million gallons of groundwater per year.

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Three people hurt in three-vehicle collision

Five people were involved in a three-vehicle collision Monday afternoon on Montana 35 north of Bigfork.

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Three people hurt in three-vehicle collision

Five people were involved in a three-vehicle collision Monday afternoon on Montana 35 north of Bigfork.

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'Strum and Drum' benefit returns for second year

"Strum and Drum,” a benefit concert that supports the guitar education program at Salish and Kootenai College, will be held on Wednesday, March 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theatre on the SKC campus in Pablo.

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'Strum and Drum' benefit returns for second year

"Strum and Drum,” a benefit concert that supports the guitar education program at Salish and Kootenai College, will be held on Wednesday, March 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theatre on the SKC campus in Pablo.

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Learn about trap safety at Bigfork meeting

If your dog got caught in a trap, would you know how to rescue it?

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Learn about trap safety at Bigfork meeting

If your dog got caught in a trap, would you know how to rescue it?

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Two legislative districts have GOP contests

With 10 days to go before the filing deadline for state legislative office, a pair of Republican primary contests have emerged in Northwest Montana while most area districts have yet to attract Democratic contenders.

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Two legislative districts have GOP contests

With 10 days to go before the filing deadline for state legislative office, a pair of Republican primary contests have emerged in Northwest Montana while most area districts have yet to attract Democratic contenders.

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'Groovin' on a Sunday Afternoon' concert to feature Andre Floyd

"Groovin’ on a Sunday Afternoon” is back on Sunday, March 6, featuring local bluesman Andre Floyd. Doors open at 2 p.m. and music begins at 2:30 p.m.

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'Groovin' on a Sunday Afternoon' concert to feature Andre Floyd

"Groovin’ on a Sunday Afternoon” is back on Sunday, March 6, featuring local bluesman Andre Floyd. Doors open at 2 p.m. and music begins at 2:30 p.m.

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Join the fun at Bigfork Brewfest on Saturday

The seventh annual Bigfork Brewfest is Saturday.

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Join the fun at Bigfork Brewfest on Saturday

The seventh annual Bigfork Brewfest is Saturday.

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Bigfork joins Montana Special Olympics

Special Olympics athletes from across the state have converged on Whitefish for the annual Montana Winter Special Olympics.

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Bigfork joins Montana Special Olympics

Special Olympics athletes from across the state have converged on Whitefish for the annual Montana Winter Special Olympics.

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Bigfork to host Brewfest

The town of Bigfork is getting ready for the seventh annual Bigfork Brewfest on Saturday, March 5, and has a fun-filled weekend planned for the whole family.

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Bigfork to host Brewfest

The town of Bigfork is getting ready for the seventh annual Bigfork Brewfest on Saturday, March 5, and has a fun-filled weekend planned for the whole family.

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Gardening workshop is March 12 in Ferndale

Bigfork/Ferndale Community Garden is holding a workshop with guest speaker Bill Clanton on Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m.

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Gardening workshop is March 12 in Ferndale

Bigfork/Ferndale Community Garden is holding a workshop with guest speaker Bill Clanton on Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m.

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WESTERN B DIVISIONAL: Bigfork boys clinch state tournament berth

Bigfork clinched a spot in the state tournament with a resounding 66-39 victory over Libby in the semifinals of the Western B divisional basketball tournament on Friday at Flathead High School.

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WESTERN B DIVISIONAL: Bigfork boys clinch state tournament berth

Bigfork clinched a spot in the state tournament with a resounding 66-39 victory over Libby in the semifinals of the Western B divisional basketball tournament on Friday at Flathead High School.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork dock repairs up for discussion

The aging dock at Bigfork Bay needs repairing but it’s uncertain who would be responsible to secure permits needed for the job or cover the bill.

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Bigfork dock repairs up for discussion

The aging dock at Bigfork Bay needs repairing but it’s uncertain who would be responsible to secure permits needed for the job or cover the bill.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork choir tapes television segment

To be in a TV studio with cameras panning around you during a vocal performance of “The Star Spangled Banner” was a unique experience for seven Bigfork High School choir members.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork choir tapes television segment

To be in a TV studio with cameras panning around you during a vocal performance of “The Star Spangled Banner” was a unique experience for seven Bigfork High School choir members.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ranger to talk on railroad, Glacier Park

Bill Schustrom, Glacier National Park ranger-naturalist, will give a PowerPoint presentation titled “The Great Northern Railroad and Glacier National Park: A Unique Relationship” at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the Bigfork Community Center, 639 Commerce St., across from Bigfork Elementary School.

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Ranger to talk on railroad, Glacier Park

Bill Schustrom, Glacier National Park ranger-naturalist, will give a PowerPoint presentation titled “The Great Northern Railroad and Glacier National Park: A Unique Relationship” at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the Bigfork Community Center, 639 Commerce St., across from Bigfork Elementary School.

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Rapist has no grounds for appeal, attorney says

A public defender has argued to the Montana Supreme Court that a Polson man has no reason to appeal his conviction for sexually assaulting an ex-girlfriend.

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Rapist has no grounds for appeal, attorney says

A public defender has argued to the Montana Supreme Court that a Polson man has no reason to appeal his conviction for sexually assaulting an ex-girlfriend.

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BASKETBALL: Bigfork boys, girls claim District 7B tournament championships

POLSON — Bigfork’s boys and girls were crowned District 7B basketball champions on Saturday in tournament play.

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BASKETBALL: Bigfork boys, girls claim District 7B tournament championships

POLSON — Bigfork’s boys and girls were crowned District 7B basketball champions on Saturday in tournament play.

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Harmony of Rock plays Valentine's show

On Valentine’s weekend, the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Foundation presents “Harmony of Rock — A Tribute to Three Dog Night and the Early 1970s.” The special tribute concert will be Friday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m.

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Harmony of Rock plays Valentine's show

On Valentine’s weekend, the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Foundation presents “Harmony of Rock — A Tribute to Three Dog Night and the Early 1970s.” The special tribute concert will be Friday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m.

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'Tootsie' shown in Bigfork Feb. 14

CASA for Kids is hosting a fun, romantic evening filled with chocolate, champagne and the classic comedy, “Tootsie.” Join CASA and special guest, Oscar Award-winning producer Jerry Molen, as he retells some of the highlights of creating this film and working with the all-star cast.

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'Tootsie' shown in Bigfork Feb. 14

CASA for Kids is hosting a fun, romantic evening filled with chocolate, champagne and the classic comedy, “Tootsie.” Join CASA and special guest, Oscar Award-winning producer Jerry Molen, as he retells some of the highlights of creating this film and working with the all-star cast.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Audubon leads Great Backyard Bird Count Sunday

Join Flathead Audubon on Sunday for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count.

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Audubon leads Great Backyard Bird Count Sunday

Join Flathead Audubon on Sunday for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count.

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North shore land purchase finalized

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks added to the North Shore Wildlife Management Area last week after officials purchased a 77-acre parcel bordering Flathead Lake.

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North shore land purchase finalized

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks added to the North Shore Wildlife Management Area last week after officials purchased a 77-acre parcel bordering Flathead Lake.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

WRESTLING: Four Bigfork grapplers headed to state tournament

FLORENCE —Four Vikings notched top four finishes at Saturday's Western B/C divisional tournament, qualifying each for the upcoming state tournament.

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WRESTLING: Four Bigfork grapplers headed to state tournament

FLORENCE —Four Vikings notched top four finishes at Saturday's Western B/C divisional tournament, qualifying each for the upcoming state tournament.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Bigfork defense paves way for blowout win at Troy

TROY — Bigfork jumped out to a 12-0 lead and never looked back in thumping Troy, 56-17, in a District 7B matchup.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Bigfork defense paves way for blowout win at Troy

TROY — Bigfork jumped out to a 12-0 lead and never looked back in thumping Troy, 56-17, in a District 7B matchup.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Bigfork clinches 7B title, blasts shorthanded Troy

TROY — Bigfork exploded for 31 points in the opening quarter to romp past Troy, 89-40, in a District 7B game.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Bigfork clinches 7B title, blasts shorthanded Troy

TROY — Bigfork exploded for 31 points in the opening quarter to romp past Troy, 89-40, in a District 7B game.

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Bigfork speech coach honored

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Bigfork speech coach honored

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FOOTBALL: Bigfork's Austin Pacheco headed to Montana Tech

Bigfork's Austin Pacheco leads a pack of a dozen local college football commitments revealed on Wednesday.

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FOOTBALL: Bigfork's Austin Pacheco headed to Montana Tech

Bigfork's Austin Pacheco leads a pack of a dozen local college football commitments revealed on Wednesday.

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Fire ratings improve in Bigfork, Creston, Ferndale

People in Bigfork, Creston, and Ferndale may see their fire insurance costs decrease after work by three community fire departments resulted in improved fire ratings.

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Fire ratings improve in Bigfork, Creston, Ferndale

People in Bigfork, Creston, and Ferndale may see their fire insurance costs decrease after work by three community fire departments resulted in improved fire ratings.

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Bigfork woman joins FVCC board

The Flathead Valley Community College Board of Trustees on Monday appointed Kelly Dowling Stimpson of Bigfork to fill a vacant trustee position.

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Bigfork woman joins FVCC board

The Flathead Valley Community College Board of Trustees on Monday appointed Kelly Dowling Stimpson of Bigfork to fill a vacant trustee position.

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Bigfork man donates kidney to wife

Tyson Niewoehner simply smiles when asked how he and his wife, Shelley, will celebrate Valentine’s Day this year.

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Bigfork man donates kidney to wife

Tyson Niewoehner simply smiles when asked how he and his wife, Shelley, will celebrate Valentine’s Day this year.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Vikings cruise past Loyola

BIGFORK — Bigfork was solid from start to finish in dropping Missoula Loyola, 65-50, in a Class B nonconference outing on Saturday.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Vikings cruise past Loyola

BIGFORK — Bigfork was solid from start to finish in dropping Missoula Loyola, 65-50, in a Class B nonconference outing on Saturday.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Valkyries cough up halftime lead, fall in Missoula

MISSOULA — Tessa Burke scored 29 points and Missoula Loyola-Sacred Heart erased a halftime deficit to hand Bigfork a 67-59 nonconference loss in Class B play on Saturday.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Valkyries cough up halftime lead, fall in Missoula

MISSOULA — Tessa Burke scored 29 points and Missoula Loyola-Sacred Heart erased a halftime deficit to hand Bigfork a 67-59 nonconference loss in Class B play on Saturday.

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Knights chip in to help community

During 2015, the Bigfork Knights of Columbus Council 14060 donated over $6,700 to nine various charities in the Bigfork, Lakeside, Somers and Kalispell area, as well as needy individuals.

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Knights chip in to help community

During 2015, the Bigfork Knights of Columbus Council 14060 donated over $6,700 to nine various charities in the Bigfork, Lakeside, Somers and Kalispell area, as well as needy individuals.

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Bigfork Museum of Art and History presents workshops

The Bigfork Museum of Art and History presents a series of portrait classes with artist Diana Neville-Knowles.

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Bigfork Museum of Art and History presents workshops

The Bigfork Museum of Art and History presents a series of portrait classes with artist Diana Neville-Knowles.

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Bigfork museum plans fundraiser

The Bigfork Museum of Art and History is having a yard sale fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at the museum on Electric Avenue.

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Bigfork museum plans fundraiser

The Bigfork Museum of Art and History is having a yard sale fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at the museum on Electric Avenue.

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Bigfork No. 1 in speech, drama divisionals

Bigfork High School students topped both speech and drama sweepstakes competition to win divisional championships on Saturday in Cut Bank.

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Bigfork No. 1 in speech, drama divisionals

Bigfork High School students topped both speech and drama sweepstakes competition to win divisional championships on Saturday in Cut Bank.

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Bigfork's Open Stage event coming up Jan. 30

Bigfork’s next Open Stage event will be Saturday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. upstairs in the Double Eagle room at Grille 459 in Bigfork.

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Bigfork's Open Stage event coming up Jan. 30

Bigfork’s next Open Stage event will be Saturday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. upstairs in the Double Eagle room at Grille 459 in Bigfork.

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Children's Theatre building purchase in the works

The Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork has offered to sell its majority interest in the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre building on Grand Avenue for $85,000.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Children's Theatre building purchase in the works

The Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork has offered to sell its majority interest in the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre building on Grand Avenue for $85,000.

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Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre presents 'The Rockin' Tale of Snow White'

The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre will present “The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White” on Jan. 22-23, and Jan. 29-31 at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. The Sunday, Jan. 31, show is a matinée beginning at 2 p.m.; all other performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

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Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre presents 'The Rockin' Tale of Snow White'

The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre will present “The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White” on Jan. 22-23, and Jan. 29-31 at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. The Sunday, Jan. 31, show is a matinée beginning at 2 p.m.; all other performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

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Bigfork apartments get tax credits

A proposal to renovate the Little Jon Apartments in Bigfork won approval from the Montana Board of Housing on Tuesday, with the prospective new owners of the housing complex receiving $2.6 million worth of federal tax credits.

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Bigfork apartments get tax credits

A proposal to renovate the Little Jon Apartments in Bigfork won approval from the Montana Board of Housing on Tuesday, with the prospective new owners of the housing complex receiving $2.6 million worth of federal tax credits.

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Winterfest events planned in Lakeside

Celebrate the season at the Lakeside Winterfest this weekend.

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Winterfest events planned in Lakeside

Celebrate the season at the Lakeside Winterfest this weekend.

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State board OKs North Shore land purchase

The Montana Land Board on Tuesday unanimously approved an addition to the North Shore Waterfowl Management Area, clearing the way for the state wildlife agency to close on the property.

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State board OKs North Shore land purchase

The Montana Land Board on Tuesday unanimously approved an addition to the North Shore Waterfowl Management Area, clearing the way for the state wildlife agency to close on the property.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Valkyries blast Florence for easy road win

FLORENCE — The Bigfork girls pulled away early to earn a 60-32 nonconference win over Florence Saturday night.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Valkyries blast Florence for easy road win

FLORENCE — The Bigfork girls pulled away early to earn a 60-32 nonconference win over Florence Saturday night.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Vikings suffer first loss of season in Florence

FLORENCE — Florence took charge down the stretch, holding off a strong push from Bigfork in a 53-49 nonconference victory on Saturday night in a game between two of the last unbeaten teams in Class B.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Vikings suffer first loss of season in Florence

FLORENCE — Florence took charge down the stretch, holding off a strong push from Bigfork in a 53-49 nonconference victory on Saturday night in a game between two of the last unbeaten teams in Class B.

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Land use committee seeks members

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee is taking applications from prospective committee members. Applicants must reside within the Bigfork zoning district and be registered voters in Flathead County.

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Land use committee seeks members

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee is taking applications from prospective committee members. Applicants must reside within the Bigfork zoning district and be registered voters in Flathead County.

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Man pleads not guilty to Stage Stop burglary

A former store employee has denied burglarizing the Bigfork Stage Stop on Jan. 4.

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Man pleads not guilty to Stage Stop burglary

A former store employee has denied burglarizing the Bigfork Stage Stop on Jan. 4.

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Tim Harmon files for commissioner

Tim Harmon, the maintenance supervisor for the Flathead County Fairgrounds, is challenging incumbent District 2 County Commissioner Pam Holmquist on the Republican ticket.

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Tim Harmon files for commissioner

Tim Harmon, the maintenance supervisor for the Flathead County Fairgrounds, is challenging incumbent District 2 County Commissioner Pam Holmquist on the Republican ticket.

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Bigfork girls roll, 85-52

BIGFORK — Mattison McAnally turned in a triple-double and Miranda Campbell had a career scoring night as Bigfork thumped Thompson Falls 85-52 in a District 7B matchup.

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Bigfork girls roll, 85-52

BIGFORK — Mattison McAnally turned in a triple-double and Miranda Campbell had a career scoring night as Bigfork thumped Thompson Falls 85-52 in a District 7B matchup.

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Vikes downs Thompson Falls

BIGFORK — Joseph Potkonjak scored seven points in the fourth quarter, including a pair of key free throws, to help Bigfork slip by Thompson Falls in a tightly contested District 7B basketball contest.

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Vikes downs Thompson Falls

BIGFORK — Joseph Potkonjak scored seven points in the fourth quarter, including a pair of key free throws, to help Bigfork slip by Thompson Falls in a tightly contested District 7B basketball contest.

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Holmquist seeks second term

Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist filed for re-election on Thursday, touting her ability to solve problems and keep the county financially on track.

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Holmquist seeks second term

Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist filed for re-election on Thursday, touting her ability to solve problems and keep the county financially on track.

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Tickets on sale now for Polson film festival

Tickets are on sale now for the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC), Jan. 22-24 in Polson. Tickets can be purchased online at www.flicpolson.com or at Showboat Cinemas. Tickets purchased online can be picked up at Showboat Cinemas, 416 Main St. in Polson, during regular business hours, or on Friday, Jan. …

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Tickets on sale now for Polson film festival

Tickets are on sale now for the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC), Jan. 22-24 in Polson. Tickets can be purchased online at www.flicpolson.com or at Showboat Cinemas. Tickets purchased online can be picked up at Showboat Cinemas, 416 Main St. in Polson, during regular business hours, or on Friday, Jan. …

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Bigfork teen skips town after burglary pleas

A Bigfork teen apparently did not appreciate a judge’s Christmas gift of release from jail or heed her warning about staying out of trouble after admitting numerous thefts and burglaries.

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Bigfork teen skips town after burglary pleas

A Bigfork teen apparently did not appreciate a judge’s Christmas gift of release from jail or heed her warning about staying out of trouble after admitting numerous thefts and burglaries.

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Bigfork hosts final regular-season speech meet

Bigfork High School on Saturday will host the last regular-season Class A, B and C invitational speech and debate meet.

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Bigfork hosts final regular-season speech meet

Bigfork High School on Saturday will host the last regular-season Class A, B and C invitational speech and debate meet.

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Wayne Loeffler: A life of achievement

The past couple of months have been a brief breather in what has been an otherwise hectic and full life of community service for Wayne Loeffler.

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Wayne Loeffler: A life of achievement

The past couple of months have been a brief breather in what has been an otherwise hectic and full life of community service for Wayne Loeffler.

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Bigfork teen pleads guilty in theft case

A Bigfork teen already on probation for driving drunk and leading police on a chase admitted Thursday to committing a string of crimes in October.

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Bigfork teen pleads guilty in theft case

A Bigfork teen already on probation for driving drunk and leading police on a chase admitted Thursday to committing a string of crimes in October.

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Reward increased to combat illegal fish introduction

Spurred by the discovery of walleyes in Swan Lake, the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana has pledged an additional $5,000 reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of people illegally introducing fish in any Montana waters.

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Reward increased to combat illegal fish introduction

Spurred by the discovery of walleyes in Swan Lake, the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana has pledged an additional $5,000 reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of people illegally introducing fish in any Montana waters.

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Bigfork Community Players hold auditions for 'Dearly Departed'

The Bigfork Community Players announce auditions for the comedy productions “Dearly Departed,” to be performed April 8-10.

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Bigfork Community Players hold auditions for 'Dearly Departed'

The Bigfork Community Players announce auditions for the comedy productions “Dearly Departed,” to be performed April 8-10.

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Youth beginner guitar classes start in January

The Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation (COCGF) is pleased to announce that it has joined with sponsoring partners the Bigfork ACES after school program and the Bigfork Brewfest to offer a new beginner guitar program for 5th- through 8th-graders. The Beginner Guitar Program will be taught by professional guitarist …

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Youth beginner guitar classes start in January

The Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation (COCGF) is pleased to announce that it has joined with sponsoring partners the Bigfork ACES after school program and the Bigfork Brewfest to offer a new beginner guitar program for 5th- through 8th-graders. The Beginner Guitar Program will be taught by professional guitarist …

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Bigfork soldier a mentor at All-American Bowl

On Saturday East plays West in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.

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Bigfork soldier a mentor at All-American Bowl

On Saturday East plays West in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.

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Man who killed Somers teacher faces loss of parole

On Thursday, a man who killed a beloved Somers teacher in an October 2006 drunken-driving crash denied he violated his parole by possessing drugs.

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Man who killed Somers teacher faces loss of parole

On Thursday, a man who killed a beloved Somers teacher in an October 2006 drunken-driving crash denied he violated his parole by possessing drugs.

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Suspect nabbed in Bigfork burglary

A man has been charged with burglarizing the Bigfork Stage Stop early Monday morning. Cole James Cleasby, 19, a former employee of the store, was charged with felony burglary in Flathead District Court.

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Suspect nabbed in Bigfork burglary

A man has been charged with burglarizing the Bigfork Stage Stop early Monday morning. Cole James Cleasby, 19, a former employee of the store, was charged with felony burglary in Flathead District Court.

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Two Swan Valley conservation groups merge

Northwest Montana has a new conservation organization after two longtime nonprofits in the Swan Valley announced a merger to kick off the new year.

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Two Swan Valley conservation groups merge

Northwest Montana has a new conservation organization after two longtime nonprofits in the Swan Valley announced a merger to kick off the new year.

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CBS station may go dark for satellite viewers

A contract dispute may mean a local television station will go dark this week for Dish Network viewers.

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CBS station may go dark for satellite viewers

A contract dispute may mean a local television station will go dark this week for Dish Network viewers.

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Sunny skies up high

While the Flathead Valley has been socked in with clouds held down by temperature inversions, there has been plenty of sunshine at higher elevations.

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Sunny skies up high

While the Flathead Valley has been socked in with clouds held down by temperature inversions, there has been plenty of sunshine at higher elevations.

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Polar Bear Plunge

The annual Polar Bear Plunge attracted a crowd Friday afternoon for the traditional splash into the cold water of Woods Bay on Flathead Lake.

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Polar Bear Plunge

The annual Polar Bear Plunge attracted a crowd Friday afternoon for the traditional splash into the cold water of Woods Bay on Flathead Lake.

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Bigfork native retires from Navy

Ann Quarles celebrated her retirement from the United States Navy on Nov. 20.

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Bigfork native retires from Navy

Ann Quarles celebrated her retirement from the United States Navy on Nov. 20.

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Kerr receives nurse degree

Megan Kerr of Bigfork is among the Flathead Valley Community College’s newest classes of registered nurses to graduate.

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Kerr receives nurse degree

Megan Kerr of Bigfork is among the Flathead Valley Community College’s newest classes of registered nurses to graduate.

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Bigfork artist wins Hockaday award

Sally Vannoy of Bigfork captured first place this year with her oil painting, The Patriarch in the Hockay Museum of Art’s 2015 Winter Members’ Salon.

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Bigfork artist wins Hockaday award

Sally Vannoy of Bigfork captured first place this year with her oil painting, The Patriarch in the Hockay Museum of Art’s 2015 Winter Members’ Salon.

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BHS grad presents project on bioterrorism

Britnney Amos recently presented her research project on “Pandemics and People” in the Flathead Valley Community College’s honors program.

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BHS grad presents project on bioterrorism

Britnney Amos recently presented her research project on “Pandemics and People” in the Flathead Valley Community College’s honors program.

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Blacktail Mtn. to open this week

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area announced it will open Dec. 18.

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Blacktail Mtn. to open this week

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area announced it will open Dec. 18.

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Bigfork gets bus service

Eagle Transit is now offering expanded bus service for Bigfork.

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Bigfork gets bus service

Eagle Transit is now offering expanded bus service for Bigfork.

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Mary Poppins flies into the Flathead Valley this week

The Whitefish Theatre Company presents the family classic “Mary Poppins” as their holiday show at the O’Shaughnessy Center.

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Mary Poppins flies into the Flathead Valley this week

The Whitefish Theatre Company presents the family classic “Mary Poppins” as their holiday show at the O’Shaughnessy Center.

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Bigfork actor part of FVCC arts week

Bigfork actor James Vale will be among the artists performing over the next week at Flathead Valley Community College.

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Bigfork actor part of FVCC arts week

Bigfork actor James Vale will be among the artists performing over the next week at Flathead Valley Community College.

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Bigfork authors release two new books for the holidays

Two Bigfork writers will read from their new novels as the holiday season aproaches.

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Bigfork authors release two new books for the holidays

Two Bigfork writers will read from their new novels as the holiday season aproaches.

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Mack Days fishing tournament wraps up fall season

Terry Krogstad of Kalispell hauled in 1,217 lake trout to win the 2015 Fall Mack Days.

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Mack Days fishing tournament wraps up fall season

Terry Krogstad of Kalispell hauled in 1,217 lake trout to win the 2015 Fall Mack Days.

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Concert brings “A Touch of Christmas” to Bigfork

After Bigfork’s Holiday Parade on Dec. 5., residents and visitors will be treated to another Bigfork Christmas tradition, Brach Thomson’s “A Touch of Christmas.”

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Concert brings “A Touch of Christmas” to Bigfork

After Bigfork’s Holiday Parade on Dec. 5., residents and visitors will be treated to another Bigfork Christmas tradition, Brach Thomson’s “A Touch of Christmas.”

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Morley finishes 97th at cross country national championship

University of Montana freshman Makena Morley finished 97th at the NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday in Louisville Ky.

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Morley finishes 97th at cross country national championship

University of Montana freshman Makena Morley finished 97th at the NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday in Louisville Ky.

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Free Thanksgiving dinner offered

The Pocketstone Café in Bigfork will host its sixth annual community Thanksgiving Dinner this year on Thanksgiving Day.

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Free Thanksgiving dinner offered

The Pocketstone Café in Bigfork will host its sixth annual community Thanksgiving Dinner this year on Thanksgiving Day.

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State looks to buy north shore land

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is proposing to purchase 76.7 acres of farmland and wetlands on the north shore of Flathead Lake about 4.5 miles east of Bigfork.

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State looks to buy north shore land

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is proposing to purchase 76.7 acres of farmland and wetlands on the north shore of Flathead Lake about 4.5 miles east of Bigfork.

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Dead grizzly found

State wildlife officials are investigating the death of a grizzly bear that was shot and found last Friday along Montana 83 nine miles north of Seeley Lake.

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Dead grizzly found

State wildlife officials are investigating the death of a grizzly bear that was shot and found last Friday along Montana 83 nine miles north of Seeley Lake.

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Grizzly found shot along Montana 83

State wildlife officials are investigating the death of a grizzly bear that was shot and found on the side of the road.

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Walleye found in Swan Lake

Two walleye were caught in Swan Lake last week during FWP gill net sampling operations, according to FWP Region One Fisheries Manager Mark Deleray.

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Fall Mack Days competitors have fun on the water

Ole timer Jim Hoover was rubbing a sore spot on the top of his head Sunday after a lure popped loose from a hefty lake trout, during the fall Mack Days Fishing event. The lure flew up and past his partner landing on Jims head knocking off his hat in …

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Walleye found in Swan Lake

Two walleye were caught in Swan Lake last week during FWP gill net sampling operations, according to FWP Region One Fisheries Manager Mark Deleray.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Fall Mack Days competitors have fun on the water

Ole timer Jim Hoover was rubbing a sore spot on the top of his head Sunday after a lure popped loose from a hefty lake trout, during the fall Mack Days Fishing event. The lure flew up and past his partner landing on Jims head knocking off his hat in …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Chorale to perform 'A Heritage of Song' this weekend

The Glacier Symphony Chorale will offer selections from the great history of American choral music at its fall concerts held Nov. 7 and 8, in Whitefish and Kalispell. Titled “A Heritage of Song,” the concerts will offer a sampling of some of our country’s great traditional music. The 70-voice chorale …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Chorale to perform 'A Heritage of Song' this weekend

The Glacier Symphony Chorale will offer selections from the great history of American choral music at its fall concerts held Nov. 7 and 8, in Whitefish and Kalispell. Titled “A Heritage of Song,” the concerts will offer a sampling of some of our country’s great traditional music. The 70-voice chorale …

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Local artist presents Animals of the West

Bigfork artist Shana Smith presents Animals of the West at Whistling Andy Distillery in Bigfork Nov. 15 from 4-8 p.m.

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Local artist presents Animals of the West

Bigfork artist Shana Smith presents Animals of the West at Whistling Andy Distillery in Bigfork Nov. 15 from 4-8 p.m.

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Makena Morley wins Big Sky Conference championship

Montana freshman Makena Morley claimed her first conference title Saturday morning when she led from start to finish to win the Big Sky Conference cross country championship at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course in Cedar City, Utah.

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Makena Morley wins Big Sky Conference championship

Montana freshman Makena Morley claimed her first conference title Saturday morning when she led from start to finish to win the Big Sky Conference cross country championship at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course in Cedar City, Utah.

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Flathead County Sheriff's Office dispatch log

10/29/2015

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Flathead County Sheriff's Office dispatch log

10/29/2015

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Players prep sets to open Steel Magnolias

“That blue is from Girls of the Garden Club,” she says. “That brown is from last year’s Rumor’s. And see that red with the outline of the phone cord? That was the red telephone from Get Smart several years ago.” Drop cloths have been spread across the generous workspace of …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Players prep sets to open Steel Magnolias

“That blue is from Girls of the Garden Club,” she says. “That brown is from last year’s Rumor’s. And see that red with the outline of the phone cord? That was the red telephone from Get Smart several years ago.” Drop cloths have been spread across the generous workspace of …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Chamber looks to fill three positions

The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce has three open Board Member positions to fill for the 2016-2017 term.

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Bigfork Chamber looks to fill three positions

The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce has three open Board Member positions to fill for the 2016-2017 term.

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Krogstad takes lead in Mack Days tournament after week four

After the fourth weekend of lake trout fishing in Mack Days on Flathead Lake the leader is Kalispell angler Terry Krogstad.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Krogstad takes lead in Mack Days tournament after week four

After the fourth weekend of lake trout fishing in Mack Days on Flathead Lake the leader is Kalispell angler Terry Krogstad.

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Players open Steel Magnolias this weekend

The Bigfork Community Players will present Steel Magnolias this weekend.

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Players open Steel Magnolias this weekend

The Bigfork Community Players will present Steel Magnolias this weekend.

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Community college theatre presents 'Dracula'

Flathead Valley Community College Theatre will open its fall season with “Dracula” by American playwright Steven Dietz.

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Community college theatre presents 'Dracula'

Flathead Valley Community College Theatre will open its fall season with “Dracula” by American playwright Steven Dietz.

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Input sought for major conservation easements

The public is invited to attend meetings with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and landowners for the Kootenai Valleys, Swan Valley, and Thompson and Fisher River conservation easements.

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Input sought for major conservation easements

The public is invited to attend meetings with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and landowners for the Kootenai Valleys, Swan Valley, and Thompson and Fisher River conservation easements.

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Staying safe for solo hunters

Solo hunters have been garnering headlines because of untimely deaths and injuries this fall in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho.

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Staying safe for solo hunters

Solo hunters have been garnering headlines because of untimely deaths and injuries this fall in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho.

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In search for food, bears causing ruckus

Bears are causing issues before the enter their winter dens.

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In search for food, bears causing ruckus

Bears are causing issues before the enter their winter dens.

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Flathead Audubon hawk watch planned

The 4th Annual Fall Hawk Watch is at Bad Rock Canyon on Oct. 11 with Flathead Audubon.

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Flathead Audubon hawk watch planned

The 4th Annual Fall Hawk Watch is at Bad Rock Canyon on Oct. 11 with Flathead Audubon.

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Community players prepare to open Steel Magnolias

Michele Shapero directed The Odd Couple, which was voted one of Bigfork’s best three plays last year. This year she returns to direct Steel Magnolias, which is currently in rehearsal. “I fell in love with the story when I saw the movie twenty-some years ago,” said Shapero. “And then I …

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Community players prepare to open Steel Magnolias

Michele Shapero directed The Odd Couple, which was voted one of Bigfork’s best three plays last year. This year she returns to direct Steel Magnolias, which is currently in rehearsal. “I fell in love with the story when I saw the movie twenty-some years ago,” said Shapero. “And then I …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Money available for education

Chapter CI, P.E.O. Chapter of Bigfork is looking for women who are seeking financial help with educational expenses.

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Money available for education

Chapter CI, P.E.O. Chapter of Bigfork is looking for women who are seeking financial help with educational expenses.

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Bigfork students win journalism awards

Bigfork students at the University of Montana School of Journalism recently earned scholarships.

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Bigfork students win journalism awards

Bigfork students at the University of Montana School of Journalism recently earned scholarships.

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Eagle reporter receives award from Special Olympics

Bigfork Eagle reporter Sally Finneran was recently honored as the Media Personality of the year by Special Olympics Montana.

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Eagle reporter receives award from Special Olympics

Bigfork Eagle reporter Sally Finneran was recently honored as the Media Personality of the year by Special Olympics Montana.

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Morley named Big Sky Athlete of the Week

Montana freshman Makena Morley was named the Big Sky Conference Athlete of the Week Tuesday by the league office for her performance Saturday at the Montana State Invitational in Bozeman.

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Morley named Big Sky Athlete of the Week

Montana freshman Makena Morley was named the Big Sky Conference Athlete of the Week Tuesday by the league office for her performance Saturday at the Montana State Invitational in Bozeman.

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Perfect weather for opening weekend of Mack Days

The 2015 Fall Mack Days sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes began Saturday with three days of great fall fishing weather.

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Perfect weather for opening weekend of Mack Days

The 2015 Fall Mack Days sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes began Saturday with three days of great fall fishing weather.

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Fall fishing tournament begins on Flathead Lake

The 27th Mack Days Fishing Event Sept. 25-Nov.15.

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Fall fishing tournament begins on Flathead Lake

The 27th Mack Days Fishing Event Sept. 25-Nov.15.

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New snowmobile laws take effect

New Off-Highway Vehicle registration and Snowmobile trail use laws will go into effect Oct. 1.

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New snowmobile laws take effect

New Off-Highway Vehicle registration and Snowmobile trail use laws will go into effect Oct. 1.

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ACES fundraiser Oct. 8

Bigfork ACES presents “Johnny B.’s Rhythm of the North” on Oct. 8 at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy high-energy piano, breath-taking imagery, stories, comedy and beautiful original scores.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

ACES fundraiser Oct. 8

Bigfork ACES presents “Johnny B.’s Rhythm of the North” on Oct. 8 at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy high-energy piano, breath-taking imagery, stories, comedy and beautiful original scores.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Playhouse awards annual scholarships

The Bigfork Summer Playhouse awarded its 2015 Scholarships this year before the final performance of FOOTLOOSE on Aug. 22.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Playhouse awards annual scholarships

The Bigfork Summer Playhouse awarded its 2015 Scholarships this year before the final performance of FOOTLOOSE on Aug. 22.

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Bigfork men say Kerr Dam sale presents Islam threat

Two Bigfork men have sought an injunction to stop the sale of Kerr Dam.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork men say Kerr Dam sale presents Islam threat

Two Bigfork men have sought an injunction to stop the sale of Kerr Dam.

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Fire rules lifted

Wildland managers have lifted fire restrictions for all of northwest Montana, although the Flathead County commissioners have yet to lift restrictions within the county.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Fire rules lifted

Wildland managers have lifted fire restrictions for all of northwest Montana, although the Flathead County commissioners have yet to lift restrictions within the county.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Annual Dragon Boat will be held in Lakeside this weekend

The fourth-annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival brings familiar fun, spirited competition and colorful pageantry to a new location on Flathead Lake: Volunteer Park in Lakeside.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Annual Dragon Boat will be held in Lakeside this weekend

The fourth-annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival brings familiar fun, spirited competition and colorful pageantry to a new location on Flathead Lake: Volunteer Park in Lakeside.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Streets, air will rumble for show

The air will thunder and the ground will shake Sunday when the annual Rumble in the Bay car and air show comes to Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Streets, air will rumble for show

The air will thunder and the ground will shake Sunday when the annual Rumble in the Bay car and air show comes to Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

County approves $105 million budget

The Flathead County commissioners last week unanimously approved a $105.2 million budget, commending department heads for continued fiscal diligence.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

County approves $105 million budget

The Flathead County commissioners last week unanimously approved a $105.2 million budget, commending department heads for continued fiscal diligence.

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FWP seeks input on fishing regulations

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking for public input on fishing regulations that would impact fishing on Flathead Lake and Lake Mary Ronan.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

FWP seeks input on fishing regulations

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking for public input on fishing regulations that would impact fishing on Flathead Lake and Lake Mary Ronan.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Commissioners finalize stormwater district

The Flathead County Commissioners held a hearing to set the assessments for the recently created Rural Special Improvement District that will help fund the final round of Bigfork stormwater system improvements.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Commissioners finalize stormwater district

The Flathead County Commissioners held a hearing to set the assessments for the recently created Rural Special Improvement District that will help fund the final round of Bigfork stormwater system improvements.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hits from decades past in Bigfork

Saturday marked the end of the reparatory season for the Bigfork Summer Playhouse, but they’re not done yet.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hits from decades past in Bigfork

Saturday marked the end of the reparatory season for the Bigfork Summer Playhouse, but they’re not done yet.

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Community players get new space

The Bigfork Community Players have a mission to marshal the acting talent available in the Bigfork area and produce plays that will entertain and delight the residents of the area.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Community players get new space

The Bigfork Community Players have a mission to marshal the acting talent available in the Bigfork area and produce plays that will entertain and delight the residents of the area.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Talented lineup on tap for music festival

The sixth annual Crown Guitar Workshop and Festival brings a masterful lineup of guitarists, rhythm musicians and singers to perform in Bigfork and around the Flathead Valley.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Talented lineup on tap for music festival

The sixth annual Crown Guitar Workshop and Festival brings a masterful lineup of guitarists, rhythm musicians and singers to perform in Bigfork and around the Flathead Valley.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork native Ryan Gembala flying the big bird on wildfires

Bigfork native Ryan Gembala has been part the firefighting effort in Northwest Montana, attacking fires from above.

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Bigfork native Ryan Gembala flying the big bird on wildfires

Bigfork native Ryan Gembala has been part the firefighting effort in Northwest Montana, attacking fires from above.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork's Scherrer pitches win for Glacier All-Stars

A five-run second inning carried South Brazoria County, Texas, to an 8-2 victory over the Glacier All-Stars on the final day of National Division pool play Monday, at the 2015 Babe Ruth Baseball 13-15 World Series in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork's Scherrer pitches win for Glacier All-Stars

A five-run second inning carried South Brazoria County, Texas, to an 8-2 victory over the Glacier All-Stars on the final day of National Division pool play Monday, at the 2015 Babe Ruth Baseball 13-15 World Series in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

North Shore Farm Lease extension approved

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

North Shore Farm Lease extension approved

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Small fire temporarily closes Jewel Basin Road

The Jewel Basin Road was temporarily closed Tuesday as Flathead National Forest firefighters work to extinguish a small fire near Noisy Creek.

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Small fire temporarily closes Jewel Basin Road

The Jewel Basin Road was temporarily closed Tuesday as Flathead National Forest firefighters work to extinguish a small fire near Noisy Creek.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

15U heads to World Series

Glacier 15 is headed for the Babe Ruth World Series.

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15U heads to World Series

Glacier 15 is headed for the Babe Ruth World Series.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Potkonjak wins tourney

Joseph Potkonjak, 16, won the Gallatin Valley junior championship on July 29-30 at Bridger Creek Golf Course in Bozeman.

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Potkonjak wins tourney

Joseph Potkonjak, 16, won the Gallatin Valley junior championship on July 29-30 at Bridger Creek Golf Course in Bozeman.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Youth shotgun shooting team takes regional competition

Bigfork’s competitive youth shotgun shooting team, has been adding new hardware to their collection this summer.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Youth shotgun shooting team takes regional competition

Bigfork’s competitive youth shotgun shooting team, has been adding new hardware to their collection this summer.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Biological station to hold open house

The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station invites the public to its free annual Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 5.

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Biological station to hold open house

The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station invites the public to its free annual Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 5.

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Station cruise attracts hundreds of people

The Flathead Lake Biological Station Research Cruise set sail out of Lakeside with over 100 passengers Tuesday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Station cruise attracts hundreds of people

The Flathead Lake Biological Station Research Cruise set sail out of Lakeside with over 100 passengers Tuesday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Fireworks restricted in county

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fireworks restricted in county

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Open burning suspended for rest of summer

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Open burning suspended for rest of summer

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Study examines putting wild bison in Montana

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Study examines putting wild bison in Montana

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork writer publishes new book of original poems

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork writer publishes new book of original poems

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork man must pay $618k for accident

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork man must pay $618k for accident

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Auditions for Steel Magnolias set for June 14

The Bigfork Community Players announce auditions for the fall production, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Auditions for Steel Magnolias set for June 14

The Bigfork Community Players announce auditions for the fall production, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boys doubles teams take second and third at state

The Bigfork Boys doubles teams led the Vikings to second place at the Class B-C state tennis tournament on Saturday in Great Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Boys doubles teams take second and third at state

The Bigfork Boys doubles teams led the Vikings to second place at the Class B-C state tennis tournament on Saturday in Great Falls.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Golf team third at state, Potkonjak ties for second

Bigfork junior Joseph Potkonjak made a hard push at the top of the leaderboard but couldn’t quite erase the 8-stroke lead of Manhattan’s Joey Peter. Potkonjack finished in a tie for second place at the Class B state golf tournament at EagleRock Golf Course last Wednesday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Golf team third at state, Potkonjak ties for second

Bigfork junior Joseph Potkonjak made a hard push at the top of the leaderboard but couldn’t quite erase the 8-stroke lead of Manhattan’s Joey Peter. Potkonjack finished in a tie for second place at the Class B state golf tournament at EagleRock Golf Course last Wednesday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vikings and Valkyries claim Divisional titles

Bigfork cleaned up on the team trophies, claiming both the boys and girls on Saturday during the Western B track and field divisional in Missoula.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vikings and Valkyries claim Divisional titles

Bigfork cleaned up on the team trophies, claiming both the boys and girls on Saturday during the Western B track and field divisional in Missoula.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Teacher nominated for national award

A Bigfork Middle School teacher is up for a national award for her hands-on teaching methods in history.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Teacher nominated for national award

A Bigfork Middle School teacher is up for a national award for her hands-on teaching methods in history.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries tennis dominates divisional tourney

The Bigfork Valkyries dominated their divisional tennis tournament on Friday and Saturday in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries tennis dominates divisional tourney

The Bigfork Valkyries dominated their divisional tennis tournament on Friday and Saturday in Bigfork.

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Vikings and Valkyries take second at district track meet

The Bigfork Vikings and Valkyries placed second at the 7B district track meet in Eureka on Saturday.

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Vikings and Valkyries take second at district track meet

The Bigfork Vikings and Valkyries placed second at the 7B district track meet in Eureka on Saturday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork athletes leave mark at 40th Archie Roe

Bigfork freshman Haile Norred was hot on the heels of Plains standout Hailey Phillips on Saturday, at the 40th annual Archie Roe Invitational track meet in Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork athletes leave mark at 40th Archie Roe

Bigfork freshman Haile Norred was hot on the heels of Plains standout Hailey Phillips on Saturday, at the 40th annual Archie Roe Invitational track meet in Kalispell.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vikings headed to state golf tournament next week

The Bigfork High School boys golf team is off to state.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vikings headed to state golf tournament next week

The Bigfork High School boys golf team is off to state.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Jordt and Martel finish close second at Loyola Invite

Bigfork’s Isaac Martel and Adam Jordt finished second in doubles play at the Loyola Invitational tennis tournament on Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Jordt and Martel finish close second at Loyola Invite

Bigfork’s Isaac Martel and Adam Jordt finished second in doubles play at the Loyola Invitational tennis tournament on Saturday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Two grizzly bears captured and moved

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and Wildlife Services on April 2 investigated a report of a newborn calf that had been killed near Mud Lake, northeast of Bigfork.

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Two grizzly bears captured and moved

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and Wildlife Services on April 2 investigated a report of a newborn calf that had been killed near Mud Lake, northeast of Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Doubles teams lead Bigfork High School tennis

Bigfork High School’s tennis double teams got on a roll this week, winning the majority of their matches.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Doubles teams lead Bigfork High School tennis

Bigfork High School’s tennis double teams got on a roll this week, winning the majority of their matches.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork athletes shine at Whitefish track meet

Bigfork High School track and field had a busy week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork athletes shine at Whitefish track meet

Bigfork High School track and field had a busy week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vikings place in top 10

Bigfork High School golfers continued to finish in the top 10 last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vikings place in top 10

Bigfork High School golfers continued to finish in the top 10 last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries sweep relays at Seeley-Swan Invite

The Bigfork girls finished second and the boys fourth at the Seeley-Swan Invitational at Missoula County Stadium on Saturday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries sweep relays at Seeley-Swan Invite

The Bigfork girls finished second and the boys fourth at the Seeley-Swan Invitational at Missoula County Stadium on Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries beat Loyola, Vikes host flight tournament

Bigfork hosted Libby, Mission and Troy at their Flight Tournament on Saturday. Because numerous players were gone at other activities and players were switching from singles to double the tournament wasn’t officially scored, and the tournament was considered and exhibition.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries beat Loyola, Vikes host flight tournament

Bigfork hosted Libby, Mission and Troy at their Flight Tournament on Saturday. Because numerous players were gone at other activities and players were switching from singles to double the tournament wasn’t officially scored, and the tournament was considered and exhibition.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Potkonjak, Emslie and Stodghill lead Vikes

The Bigfork boys golf team placed third in Ronan last Tuesday and sixth in Plains on Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork woman pleads not guilty to theft

A 29-year-old Bigfork woman has denied in court that she stole thousands of dollars from a customer while working for a tax preparation company.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork woman pleads not guilty to theft

A 29-year-old Bigfork woman has denied in court that she stole thousands of dollars from a customer while working for a tax preparation company.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Potkonjak, Emslie and Stodghill lead Vikes

The Bigfork boys golf team placed third in Ronan last Tuesday and sixth in Plains on Saturday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Youth shotgun team gears up for second season

The Bigfork Competitors, Scholastic Clay Targets Program team will have their first practice on Sunday.

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Youth shotgun team gears up for second season

The Bigfork Competitors, Scholastic Clay Targets Program team will have their first practice on Sunday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Bigfork golf wins home tourney for first time

For the first time in Steve Hullett’s 31 years of coaching Bigfork High School golf, the boys won their own Invitational.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Bigfork golf wins home tourney for first time

For the first time in Steve Hullett’s 31 years of coaching Bigfork High School golf, the boys won their own Invitational.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Montana Adventure Sports is moving to Kalispell

After three successful years in Bigfork Montana Adventure Sports is moving to Kalispell.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Montana Adventure Sports is moving to Kalispell

After three successful years in Bigfork Montana Adventure Sports is moving to Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Tennis starts off season with four tournaments next week

Bigfork High School tennis opens their season on Monday with a packed week of tournaments.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Tennis starts off season with four tournaments next week

Bigfork High School tennis opens their season on Monday with a packed week of tournaments.

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Anglers reel in over 3,000 lake trout in derby opening days

Anglers in the 2015 Spring Mack Days fishing tournament turned in 3,774 lake trout in the first weekend of competition last Saturday and Sunday.

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Anglers reel in over 3,000 lake trout in derby opening days

Anglers in the 2015 Spring Mack Days fishing tournament turned in 3,774 lake trout in the first weekend of competition last Saturday and Sunday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Bigfork Community Players prepare 'Jake's Women'

The Bigfork Community Players are in final rehearsals for Jake’s Women, the third Neil Simon comedy produced by the Players this season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Bigfork Community Players prepare 'Jake's Women'

The Bigfork Community Players are in final rehearsals for Jake’s Women, the third Neil Simon comedy produced by the Players this season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Bigfork golf opens season with a fourth place in Missoula tourney

Bigfork High School golfers started out their season last week at the Loyola Invitational golf tournament in Missoula.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Bigfork golf opens season with a fourth place in Missoula tourney

Bigfork High School golfers started out their season last week at the Loyola Invitational golf tournament in Missoula.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Bigfork runners excel in 1,600-meter relay

Bigfork High School senior Veronica Farrier doubled up with victories in the distance events in Eureka on Saturday, winning the 1,600 and 3,200.

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Bigfork runners excel in 1,600-meter relay

Bigfork High School senior Veronica Farrier doubled up with victories in the distance events in Eureka on Saturday, winning the 1,600 and 3,200.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

High school renovation to be discussed

The Bigfork School District is in the exploratory stage of discussing a potential renovation of the high school. The district has gotten together a group of about 20 to 30 community members to participate in three visioning workshops about the project.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

High school renovation to be discussed

The Bigfork School District is in the exploratory stage of discussing a potential renovation of the high school. The district has gotten together a group of about 20 to 30 community members to participate in three visioning workshops about the project.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Snow holding up well at Blacktail Mountain

Workers at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area are watching the weather closely this week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Snow holding up well at Blacktail Mountain

Workers at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area are watching the weather closely this week.

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Bigfork Boy Scout troop wins $1,000 grant

Bigfork Boy Scout Troop 1923 was awarded the Cabela’s Outdoor Fund Grant Feb. 23.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork Boy Scout troop wins $1,000 grant

Bigfork Boy Scout Troop 1923 was awarded the Cabela’s Outdoor Fund Grant Feb. 23.

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Hunter education volunteers honored

Hunter education instructors received service awards from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks at the annual Region One Instructor Workshop last Saturday at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell.

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Hunter education volunteers honored

Hunter education instructors received service awards from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks at the annual Region One Instructor Workshop last Saturday at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Valkyries end season in overtime state matchup

Two close losses at the state Class B basketball tournament wrapped up the season last weekend for the Bigfork High School girls basketball team.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Valkyries end season in overtime state matchup

Two close losses at the state Class B basketball tournament wrapped up the season last weekend for the Bigfork High School girls basketball team.

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Vikes struggle at state tournament

The Bigfork boys basketball team ended another stellar season with a tough state tournament in Great Falls last weekend.

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Vikes struggle at state tournament

The Bigfork boys basketball team ended another stellar season with a tough state tournament in Great Falls last weekend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Middle school wrestler qualifies to represent Montana in national duals

Bigfork Little Guy Wrestling had a busy weekend.

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Middle school wrestler qualifies to represent Montana in national duals

Bigfork Little Guy Wrestling had a busy weekend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Glacier Symphony and Chorale to perform two impressive works

The Glacier Symphony and Chorale’s March concert Into Paradise will bring the power of the full orchestra and chorale together onstage for two monumental symphonic choral works. The first is the Requiem Mass in D minor by Gabriel Fauré, followed by Ave verum corpus (Hail true body) by Wolfgang Amadeus …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Glacier Symphony and Chorale to perform two impressive works

The Glacier Symphony and Chorale’s March concert Into Paradise will bring the power of the full orchestra and chorale together onstage for two monumental symphonic choral works. The first is the Requiem Mass in D minor by Gabriel Fauré, followed by Ave verum corpus (Hail true body) by Wolfgang Amadeus …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Developer sued by engineering contractor

A company that helped provide engineering services for Roger Sortino is suing him for $1,500.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Developer sued by engineering contractor

A company that helped provide engineering services for Roger Sortino is suing him for $1,500.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork grad wins prize for forestry business plan

University of Montana College of Forestry and Conservation student Stephen Jenkins from Bigfork and recent forestry graduate Jena Trejo from Marcola, Oregon, were first runners-up in the Barrett Foundation Business Concept Challenge.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork grad wins prize for forestry business plan

University of Montana College of Forestry and Conservation student Stephen Jenkins from Bigfork and recent forestry graduate Jena Trejo from Marcola, Oregon, were first runners-up in the Barrett Foundation Business Concept Challenge.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Water and Sewer district continues to clean lines

The Bigfork Water and Sewer District continues to clean water lines in Bigfork to try to remove coliform bacteria from the water supply.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Water and Sewer district continues to clean lines

The Bigfork Water and Sewer District continues to clean water lines in Bigfork to try to remove coliform bacteria from the water supply.

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Valkyries win Western B Divisional Championship, prepare for state tourney

The girls basketball Western B divisional championship matchup at Flathead High School on Friday looked a little familiar, as Bigfork and Plains faced off for the fourth time this season.

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Valkyries win Western B Divisional Championship, prepare for state tourney

The girls basketball Western B divisional championship matchup at Flathead High School on Friday looked a little familiar, as Bigfork and Plains faced off for the fourth time this season.

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Show celebrating workers in timber opens Friday

Join Gretchen Finch, a Whitefish resident, for her show celebrating “Workers in our Woods” at the Bigfork Museum of Art & History, March 6–28. The opening reception is on March 6 from 5-7 p.m.

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Show celebrating workers in timber opens Friday

Join Gretchen Finch, a Whitefish resident, for her show celebrating “Workers in our Woods” at the Bigfork Museum of Art & History, March 6–28. The opening reception is on March 6 from 5-7 p.m.

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Morley girls place second at Simplot Games

Bryn Morley of Bigfork finished second in the 1,600 and her sister Makena Morley was the runner-up in the 3,200 at the 37th annual Simplot Games indoor track meet on Saturday.

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Morley girls place second at Simplot Games

Bryn Morley of Bigfork finished second in the 1,600 and her sister Makena Morley was the runner-up in the 3,200 at the 37th annual Simplot Games indoor track meet on Saturday.

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Symphony and Chorale feature romantic composers

The Glacier Symphony presents a concert featuring music from two Romantic composers Dvorak and Tchaikovsky Feb. 21-22.

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Symphony and Chorale feature romantic composers

The Glacier Symphony presents a concert featuring music from two Romantic composers Dvorak and Tchaikovsky Feb. 21-22.

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New show celebrates works in timber industry

Join Gretchen Finch, a Whitefish resident, for her show celebrating “Workers in our Woods” at the Bigfork Museum of Art & History, March 6 – 28. The opening reception is on March 6 from 5-7 p.m.

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New show celebrates works in timber industry

Join Gretchen Finch, a Whitefish resident, for her show celebrating “Workers in our Woods” at the Bigfork Museum of Art & History, March 6 – 28. The opening reception is on March 6 from 5-7 p.m.

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Bacteria found in Bigfork drinking water being treated

Coliform bacteria contamination in Bigfork’s drinking water supply was discovered last month, prompting the Bigfork County Water and Sewer District to alert water users.

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Bacteria found in Bigfork drinking water being treated

Coliform bacteria contamination in Bigfork’s drinking water supply was discovered last month, prompting the Bigfork County Water and Sewer District to alert water users.

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Quirk closes out season at state wrestling meet

The 205-pound weight class at the state wrestling meet proved tough for Bigfork senior Vinny Quirk.

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Quirk closes out season at state wrestling meet

The 205-pound weight class at the state wrestling meet proved tough for Bigfork senior Vinny Quirk.

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Bigfork swimmers improve at State

The season is now over for the Bigfork High School girls swim team. The Valkyries continued to improve in their second-ever season of competing in the sport.

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Bigfork swimmers improve at State

The season is now over for the Bigfork High School girls swim team. The Valkyries continued to improve in their second-ever season of competing in the sport.

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Valkyries to face Thompson Falls again in districts

After barely scraping out a win against Thompson Falls 39-35 last week the Bigfork High School girls basketball team will face the Lady Bluehawks again as they head into the district tournament this week.

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Valkyries to face Thompson Falls again in districts

After barely scraping out a win against Thompson Falls 39-35 last week the Bigfork High School girls basketball team will face the Lady Bluehawks again as they head into the district tournament this week.

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Bigfork boys still on top of class B heading into districts

The Bigfork High School boys basketball team heads into the district tournament looking strong, with no conference losses, and only one non-conference defeat.

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Bigfork boys still on top of class B heading into districts

The Bigfork High School boys basketball team heads into the district tournament looking strong, with no conference losses, and only one non-conference defeat.

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Vikings beat Columbia Falls, Valkyries close out regular season

The Bigfork Vikings had a stellar week on the road, defeating Columbia Falls 58-56 on Thursday before downing Troy 71-33 on Friday.

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Vikings beat Columbia Falls, Valkyries close out regular season

The Bigfork Vikings had a stellar week on the road, defeating Columbia Falls 58-56 on Thursday before downing Troy 71-33 on Friday.

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North shore conservation group gaining momentum

The newly formed conservation group Community Association for North Shore Conservation received a gift of $1,000 and a second dollar-for-dollar matching gift of $1,000 from the Flathead Lake Protective Association.

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North shore conservation group gaining momentum

The newly formed conservation group Community Association for North Shore Conservation received a gift of $1,000 and a second dollar-for-dollar matching gift of $1,000 from the Flathead Lake Protective Association.

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Wrestlers fight hard at Whitefish duals, set for divisionals

Bigfork High School Wrestling competed in the Whitefish Duals on Friday, before a handful of team members headed to the Plains Invitational.

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Wrestlers fight hard at Whitefish duals, set for divisionals

Bigfork High School Wrestling competed in the Whitefish Duals on Friday, before a handful of team members headed to the Plains Invitational.

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Bigfork swimmers continue to speed up in Missoula and Helena

Bigfork swimming has been hard at work, speeding up in the pool before state.

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Bigfork swimmers continue to speed up in Missoula and Helena

Bigfork swimming has been hard at work, speeding up in the pool before state.

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Bigfork basketball teams topple St. Ignatius and Whitefish

The Bigfork Vikings basketball team is still on top after two victories last week over St. Ignatius and Whitefish.

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Bigfork basketball teams topple St. Ignatius and Whitefish

The Bigfork Vikings basketball team is still on top after two victories last week over St. Ignatius and Whitefish.

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Children's theatre opens Big Bad Musical

The Big Bad Wolf is on trial at the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre.

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Children's theatre opens Big Bad Musical

The Big Bad Wolf is on trial at the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre.

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High school creative writers earn honors

With one year and a positive review under their belts the Bigfork High School creative writing students are at it again, creating Hatch, a literary and art magazine.

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High school creative writers earn honors

With one year and a positive review under their belts the Bigfork High School creative writing students are at it again, creating Hatch, a literary and art magazine.

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Bigfork students win divisional speech championship

After a rough regular season Bigfork High School’s Speech and Drama teams showed what they’re made of at the Northern B divisional tournament in Shelby.

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Bigfork students win divisional speech championship

After a rough regular season Bigfork High School’s Speech and Drama teams showed what they’re made of at the Northern B divisional tournament in Shelby.

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Vikings continue to dominate district play

Eureka High School’s boys basketball team came to Bigfork ready to win on Friday, forcing the Vikings to make every shot count as the Vikings came away with a 61-56 victory and maintained their standing at the top of the conference.

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Vikings continue to dominate district play

Eureka High School’s boys basketball team came to Bigfork ready to win on Friday, forcing the Vikings to make every shot count as the Vikings came away with a 61-56 victory and maintained their standing at the top of the conference.

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Bull trout redd counts bring no surprises for biologists

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks fisheries field crews have completed the annual inventory of bull trout spawning sites in the Clark Fork, Flathead, and Kootenai drainages, which comprise northwest Montana’s FWP Region One.

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Bull trout redd counts bring no surprises for biologists

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks fisheries field crews have completed the annual inventory of bull trout spawning sites in the Clark Fork, Flathead, and Kootenai drainages, which comprise northwest Montana’s FWP Region One.

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Vikings take down Florence with free throws

Despite receiving two technical fouls the Bigfork High School Boys basketball team came from behind Saturday, to best Florence Carlton 64-55 in Bigfork.

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Vikings take down Florence with free throws

Despite receiving two technical fouls the Bigfork High School Boys basketball team came from behind Saturday, to best Florence Carlton 64-55 in Bigfork.

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Wrestlers fight hard at Choteau, prep for home quad

Bigfork High School wrestling got a peek at the top class B and C wrestlers in the state at the Choteau Invitational over the weekend.

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Wrestlers fight hard at Choteau, prep for home quad

Bigfork High School wrestling got a peek at the top class B and C wrestlers in the state at the Choteau Invitational over the weekend.

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Speech and drama prep for divisional meet

Bigfork High school Speech, Debate and Drama struggled at their last invitational meet hosted by Loyola at the University of Montana.

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Speech and drama prep for divisional meet

Bigfork High school Speech, Debate and Drama struggled at their last invitational meet hosted by Loyola at the University of Montana.

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Bigfork swimmers keep knocking down times

The Bigfork High School girls swim team placed eighth at the Kalispell Invitational swim meet on Saturday at the Summit.

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Bigfork swimmers keep knocking down times

The Bigfork High School girls swim team placed eighth at the Kalispell Invitational swim meet on Saturday at the Summit.

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Quirk places first in Thompson Falls

Bigfork’s Vinny Quirk placed first at the Ted Kato wrestling meet in Thompson Falls on Saturday. Quirk (205) pinned Glacier High School’s Kellen Bemis in 1:16 for the win.

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Quirk places first in Thompson Falls

Bigfork’s Vinny Quirk placed first at the Ted Kato wrestling meet in Thompson Falls on Saturday. Quirk (205) pinned Glacier High School’s Kellen Bemis in 1:16 for the win.

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Valkyries bounce back from loss to crush Troy

Miranda Campbell led balanced offensive display by Bigfork with her season-high 19 points as the Valkyries cruised to a 71-37 victory over Troy at home on Friday.

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Valkyries bounce back from loss to crush Troy

Miranda Campbell led balanced offensive display by Bigfork with her season-high 19 points as the Valkyries cruised to a 71-37 victory over Troy at home on Friday.

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Wrestlers see success in Ronan

Bigfork wrestling had a promising weekend in Ronan Friday and Saturday at the Western Montana Duals.

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Wrestlers see success in Ronan

Bigfork wrestling had a promising weekend in Ronan Friday and Saturday at the Western Montana Duals.

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Nordic skiing trails groomed and open for season

The North Shore Nordic Club ski areas in Lakeside and Bigfork are now open and being groomed regularly.

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Nordic skiing trails groomed and open for season

The North Shore Nordic Club ski areas in Lakeside and Bigfork are now open and being groomed regularly.

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Theatre center starts getting upgrades

The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre building on Grand Avenue has new windows.

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Theatre center starts getting upgrades

The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre building on Grand Avenue has new windows.

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Hiza sinks two free throws to secure a Valkyries victory

Three seconds froze on the clock as Marissa Hiza stepped up to the line. Plains High School was leading the Bigfork High School girls basketball team 36-35. Hiza focused, shot; the first free throw went through the net, and so did the second.

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Hiza sinks two free throws to secure a Valkyries victory

Three seconds froze on the clock as Marissa Hiza stepped up to the line. Plains High School was leading the Bigfork High School girls basketball team 36-35. Hiza focused, shot; the first free throw went through the net, and so did the second.

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Vikings top Plains and Eureka by two baskets

Plains hung tight with Bigfork boys high school basketball for most of Saturday’s matchup in Bigfork.

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Western takes third place in weight-class at Buzz Lacey Invite

Bigfork high school wrestling is racking up the matches and growing with experience.

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Western takes third place in weight-class at Buzz Lacey Invite

Bigfork high school wrestling is racking up the matches and growing with experience.

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Vikings top Plains and Eureka by two baskets

Plains hung tight with Bigfork boys high school basketball for most of Saturday’s matchup in Bigfork.

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Bigfork Children's Theatre opens holiday classic “A Christmas Story”

Ralphie’s quest for an Official Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle is on, as the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre presents “A Christmas Story.”

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Bigfork Children's Theatre opens holiday classic “A Christmas Story”

Ralphie’s quest for an Official Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle is on, as the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre presents “A Christmas Story.”

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Storage units burglarized

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday investigated the report of a burglary of storage units on Aero Lane in Bigfork.

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Storage units burglarized

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday investigated the report of a burglary of storage units on Aero Lane in Bigfork.

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Makena Morley takes third at national championship

It’s official. Makena Morley is one of the fastest high school runners in the country.

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Makena Morley takes third at national championship

It’s official. Makena Morley is one of the fastest high school runners in the country.

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Bigfork's drama students continue to excel

Bigfork High School's Speech, Debate and Drama team showed their strength in drama placing third overall at a Kalispell meet.

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Bigfork's drama students continue to excel

Bigfork High School's Speech, Debate and Drama team showed their strength in drama placing third overall at a Kalispell meet.

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Wrestlers find intensity at Arlee meet

After a less-than-stellar dual with Eureka last Tuesday, Bigfork wrestling refocused and saw seven victories on Thursday at a meet in Arlee.

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Wrestlers find intensity at Arlee meet

After a less-than-stellar dual with Eureka last Tuesday, Bigfork wrestling refocused and saw seven victories on Thursday at a meet in Arlee.

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Bigfork swimmers compete at Butte Invitational

The Bigfork High School girls swim team attended their second meet on Saturday in Butte. Their next meet will be in Missoula in January.

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Bigfork swimmers compete at Butte Invitational

The Bigfork High School girls swim team attended their second meet on Saturday in Butte. Their next meet will be in Missoula in January.

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Vikings start season with two strong victories

Polson and Frenchtown had the height, but Bigfork took the wins over both teams at the Tipoff Tournament in Missoula last weekend.

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Vikings start season with two strong victories

Polson and Frenchtown had the height, but Bigfork took the wins over both teams at the Tipoff Tournament in Missoula last weekend.

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Symphony and Chorale to perfom Messiah in Bigfork

The Glacier Symphony and Chorale continues its annual holiday tradition of bringing George Frideric Handel’s iconic “Messiah” to Bigfork and other venues in Flathead Valley Dec. 12-14.

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Symphony and Chorale to perfom Messiah in Bigfork

The Glacier Symphony and Chorale continues its annual holiday tradition of bringing George Frideric Handel’s iconic “Messiah” to Bigfork and other venues in Flathead Valley Dec. 12-14.

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Students excel in drama at two-day meet

The Bigfork High School Speech, Debate and Drama team came back from a two-day meet in Corvallis with a first place in drama.

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Students excel in drama at two-day meet

The Bigfork High School Speech, Debate and Drama team came back from a two-day meet in Corvallis with a first place in drama.

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Inexperienced team ready to learn and fight

Vinny Quirk was the only Bigfork wrestler to place at Bigfork High’s opening meet in Polson Saturday.

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Inexperienced team ready to learn and fight

Vinny Quirk was the only Bigfork wrestler to place at Bigfork High’s opening meet in Polson Saturday.

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Swimmers work to improve technique and times

High school swimming opened Saturday with the Kalispell Invitational at the Summit.

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Swimmers work to improve technique and times

High school swimming opened Saturday with the Kalispell Invitational at the Summit.

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One night only of rockin' Holiday tunes

Christmas in Bigfork continues with gusto on Saturday as Brach Thomson and Friends present “A Touch of Christmas” after the Polar Express Holiday Parade.

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One night only of rockin' Holiday tunes

Christmas in Bigfork continues with gusto on Saturday as Brach Thomson and Friends present “A Touch of Christmas” after the Polar Express Holiday Parade.

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Bigfork athlete named MVP in senior showcase

After soccer season ended, four Bigfork High seniors were given the chance to play an exhibition game for college scouts.

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Bigfork athlete named MVP in senior showcase

After soccer season ended, four Bigfork High seniors were given the chance to play an exhibition game for college scouts.

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Glacier Park proposes entrance fee increases

Glacier National Park is asking for public comment on a proposal to increase entrance fees for the first time in nine years.

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Glacier Park proposes entrance fee increases

Glacier National Park is asking for public comment on a proposal to increase entrance fees for the first time in nine years.

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Auditions for Community Players' next productions approach

Now’s your time to shine in the spotlight.

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Two weekends of Cowboy Christmas at college

In spirit of the holiday season, Flathead Valley Community College Theatre will bring the world-premiere musical comedy “Cowboy Christmas” to the college’s Kalispell campus Dec. 4-6 and Dec. 11-13. Performances are at 7 p.m. in the FVCC Theatre in the Arts and Technology Building.

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Two weekends of Cowboy Christmas at college

In spirit of the holiday season, Flathead Valley Community College Theatre will bring the world-premiere musical comedy “Cowboy Christmas” to the college’s Kalispell campus Dec. 4-6 and Dec. 11-13. Performances are at 7 p.m. in the FVCC Theatre in the Arts and Technology Building.

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Auditions for Community Players' next productions approach

Now’s your time to shine in the spotlight.

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The King and I comes to life on Whitefish stage for the holidays

Whitefish Theatre Company presents the family classic The King and I as their holiday show at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

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The King and I comes to life on Whitefish stage for the holidays

Whitefish Theatre Company presents the family classic The King and I as their holiday show at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

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Lakeside makes bid to host dragon boat races

The dragons may be going to Lakeside.

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Lakeside makes bid to host dragon boat races

The dragons may be going to Lakeside.

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21st annual production of the Nutcracker in Bigfork

The Northwest Ballet Company will present its 21st annual production of The Nutcracker Thanksgiving week in Bigfork.

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New survey needed for trash site

The purchase of land for a new greenbox trash site in Bigfork has been delayed.

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Micah Hunter debuts as chorale director

The Glacier Chorale and Chamber Singers present “Voices in Autumn” Saturday and Sunday in Whitefish and Kalispell.

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Thorsen wins Peoples Choice award for sculpture

Local artist Eric Thorsen recently received a People’s Choice award from the 2014 City Art Walking Sculpture Tour in Mankato, Minn., for his sculpture of green sea turtles.

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Thorsen wins Peoples Choice award for sculpture

Local artist Eric Thorsen recently received a People’s Choice award from the 2014 City Art Walking Sculpture Tour in Mankato, Minn., for his sculpture of green sea turtles.

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New survey needed for trash site

The purchase of land for a new greenbox trash site in Bigfork has been delayed.

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21st annual production of the Nutcracker in Bigfork

The Northwest Ballet Company will present its 21st annual production of The Nutcracker Thanksgiving week in Bigfork.

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Micah Hunter debuts as chorale director

The Glacier Chorale and Chamber Singers present “Voices in Autumn” Saturday and Sunday in Whitefish and Kalispell.

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Students excel in speech and drama

Bigfork High School’s Speech, Debate and Drama team walked away from the Ronan Invitational on Saturday as champions.

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Students excel in speech and drama

Bigfork High School’s Speech, Debate and Drama team walked away from the Ronan Invitational on Saturday as champions.

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Festival of Trees lights up Bigfork Museum

Christmas is here at the Bigfork Museum of Art and History.

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Festival of Trees lights up Bigfork Museum

Christmas is here at the Bigfork Museum of Art and History.

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Bigfork Flooring offers experience and quality products

After 25 years of laying flooring, Mike Broughton has opened his own flooring store, Bigfork Flooring.

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New thrift store in Bigfork keeps prices low

Bigfork finally has a thrift store.

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North shore landowner applies to build wave-reduction pond

The owners of a property on Flathead Lake in Bigfork have applied to Flathead County for a permit to build a “wave attenuation pond” at 440 Holt Drive.

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Harvest figures lowest in five years

As any auto body shop can attest, there are plenty of deer out there.

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New thrift store in Bigfork keeps prices low

Bigfork finally has a thrift store.

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North shore landowner applies to build wave-reduction pond

The owners of a property on Flathead Lake in Bigfork have applied to Flathead County for a permit to build a “wave attenuation pond” at 440 Holt Drive.

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Harvest figures lowest in five years

As any auto body shop can attest, there are plenty of deer out there.

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Bigfork Flooring offers experience and quality products

After 25 years of laying flooring, Mike Broughton has opened his own flooring store, Bigfork Flooring.

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A Christmas Story is coming to Bigfork

Calling all actors – young or not young.

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A Christmas Story is coming to Bigfork

Calling all actors – young or not young.

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Hunter kills grizzly in self defense near Thompson River

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says a man shot a grizzly in self defense Oct. 26 in the Thompson River drainage.

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Athletic Club pitches in for the holidays

The Bigfork Food Pantry needs turkeys.

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Hunter kills grizzly in self defense near Thompson River

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says a man shot a grizzly in self defense Oct. 26 in the Thompson River drainage.

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Athletic Club pitches in for the holidays

The Bigfork Food Pantry needs turkeys.

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Valkyries look to come from behind at divisionals

Bigfork volleyball struggled on Saturday at the district meet, losing both matches.

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Valkyries look to come from behind at divisionals

Bigfork volleyball struggled on Saturday at the district meet, losing both matches.

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County looks at two-way Ferndale bridge

Lake County commissioners will have a public meeting Nov. 5 regarding the opening of south Ferndale bridge to two-way traffic.

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County looks at two-way Ferndale bridge

Lake County commissioners will have a public meeting Nov. 5 regarding the opening of south Ferndale bridge to two-way traffic.

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Fire safety important for wood burners

As the weather cools and residents stoke their fireplaces and turn on their heating elements, it’s important they keep in mind the risk of structure fires caused by home heating.

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Fire safety important for wood burners

As the weather cools and residents stoke their fireplaces and turn on their heating elements, it’s important they keep in mind the risk of structure fires caused by home heating.

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Lake County boards have openings

Lake County seeks volunteers to serve on the following boards: Lake County Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission. Appointments begin Jan. 1, 2015.

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Lake County boards have openings

Lake County seeks volunteers to serve on the following boards: Lake County Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission. Appointments begin Jan. 1, 2015.

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Valkyries seeded second heading into district tourney

After two wins last week, Bigfork volleyball will head to the district tournament in Troy on Saturday seeded second in the conference, behind Thompson Falls.

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Valkyries seeded second heading into district tourney

After two wins last week, Bigfork volleyball will head to the district tournament in Troy on Saturday seeded second in the conference, behind Thompson Falls.

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Bigfork speech and debate season begins

The Bigfork High School Speech and Debate team opened their season on Saturday in Polson.

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Bigfork speech and debate season begins

The Bigfork High School Speech and Debate team opened their season on Saturday in Polson.

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Bigfork soccer season ends after hard-fought game against Corvallis

Bigfork’s soccer season ended Saturday when the Vikings lost 3-1 to Corvallis in the state semifinals.

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Bigfork soccer season ends after hard-fought game against Corvallis

Bigfork’s soccer season ended Saturday when the Vikings lost 3-1 to Corvallis in the state semifinals.

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Youngest of Bigfork clan passes away

Jay Eslick will always remember the fun he had with his little brother, Lee.

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New pre-school opens in Bigfork

Bigfork has a new full-day preschool.

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New pre-school opens in Bigfork

Bigfork has a new full-day preschool.

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Youngest of Bigfork clan passes away

Jay Eslick will always remember the fun he had with his little brother, Lee.

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Valkyries win first district crosscountry championship

Bryn Morley and Makena Morley crossed the finish line together on Friday at the Mission Mountain Golf course in Ronan, leading the Bigfork girls to their first crosscountry team title under the leadership of the two sisters.

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Valkyries win first district crosscountry championship

Bryn Morley and Makena Morley crossed the finish line together on Friday at the Mission Mountain Golf course in Ronan, leading the Bigfork girls to their first crosscountry team title under the leadership of the two sisters.

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Vikings advance to state semifinals

The Vikings beat Livingston 2-1 last Saturday to advance to the semifinal round of the Class A state soccer playoffs.

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Vikings advance to state semifinals

The Vikings beat Livingston 2-1 last Saturday to advance to the semifinal round of the Class A state soccer playoffs.

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Runners clock best times of season

Three Bigfork High School cross country runners clocked their best times this season on Thursday at the Capital City 7-on-7 Invitational meet in Helena.

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Runners clock best times of season

Three Bigfork High School cross country runners clocked their best times this season on Thursday at the Capital City 7-on-7 Invitational meet in Helena.

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Volleyball senior night on Saturday

Bigfork came back to win an exciting third set against Loyola Sacred Heart on Thursday, before ultimately losing the game 3-1. Another loss to Stillwater Christian on Saturday made for a winless week for the Valkyries.

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Volleyball senior night on Saturday

Bigfork came back to win an exciting third set against Loyola Sacred Heart on Thursday, before ultimately losing the game 3-1. Another loss to Stillwater Christian on Saturday made for a winless week for the Valkyries.

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County to buy land for new trash site

The Flathead County Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of land in Bigfork for a new green box trash site on Monday.

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County to buy land for new trash site

The Flathead County Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of land in Bigfork for a new green box trash site on Monday.

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Playhouse is 'groovin' on Sundays

The Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Foundation is offering its own version of “Groovin’ on a Sunday afternoon” with musical experiences during the off-season at the center, beginning Oct. 12.

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Playhouse is 'groovin' on Sundays

The Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Foundation is offering its own version of “Groovin’ on a Sunday afternoon” with musical experiences during the off-season at the center, beginning Oct. 12.

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Bigfork artist sets record for art sale with 'Forever Jackson'

Bigfork artist Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey recently set a record in Jackson Hole, Wyo., for the sale of her “Forever Jackson” painting as the Featured Artist of the 30th Jackson Hole Falls Art Festival.

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Bigfork artist sets record for art sale with 'Forever Jackson'

Bigfork artist Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey recently set a record in Jackson Hole, Wyo., for the sale of her “Forever Jackson” painting as the Featured Artist of the 30th Jackson Hole Falls Art Festival.

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The Odd Couple, first of three in comedic season

The Bigfork Community Players open their season of Neil Simon comedies Oct. 24 with The Odd Couple, Female Version.

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The Odd Couple, first of three in comedic season

The Bigfork Community Players open their season of Neil Simon comedies Oct. 24 with The Odd Couple, Female Version.

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Cross country runners head to Helena meet

Bigfork Crosscountry competed in Hamilton over the weekend.

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Cross country runners head to Helena meet

Bigfork Crosscountry competed in Hamilton over the weekend.

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Vikings continue winning streak

The Bigfork Vikings trumped Troy Friday 42-13 on the road.

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Vikings continue winning streak

The Bigfork Vikings trumped Troy Friday 42-13 on the road.

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Bike path gains steam

A bicycle and pedestrian trail around Bigfork has recently taken one step closer to fruition.

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Bike path gains steam

A bicycle and pedestrian trail around Bigfork has recently taken one step closer to fruition.

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Cross country picks up speed

Bigfork’s Makena Morley won the Bob Firman Invitational crosscountry meet on Saturday at Eagle Island State Park in Boise, Idaho, with a course record time of 17:24.6.

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Cross country picks up speed

Bigfork’s Makena Morley won the Bob Firman Invitational crosscountry meet on Saturday at Eagle Island State Park in Boise, Idaho, with a course record time of 17:24.6.

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Timber sale boosts state harvest total

A proposed timber sale in the Swan Valley represents a major portion of Montana’s timber harvest on state lands.

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Timber sale boosts state harvest total

A proposed timber sale in the Swan Valley represents a major portion of Montana’s timber harvest on state lands.

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Candidate forum Oct. 6

The Bigfork Eagle and members of the government class at Bigfork High School will present a candidates’ forum Oct. 6 in Bigfork.

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Candidate forum Oct. 6

The Bigfork Eagle and members of the government class at Bigfork High School will present a candidates’ forum Oct. 6 in Bigfork.

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Two shut outs propel Bigfork soccer forward

Bigfork High School boys soccer is picking up steam after their first week of conference games.

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Two shut outs propel Bigfork soccer forward

Bigfork High School boys soccer is picking up steam after their first week of conference games.

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Valkyries lose focus against Columbia Falls

Coming off of a 2-1 victory over Polson on Thursday, the Bigfork Valkyries lost focus and fell 4-0 to Columbia Falls on Saturday.

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Valkyries lose focus against Columbia Falls

Coming off of a 2-1 victory over Polson on Thursday, the Bigfork Valkyries lost focus and fell 4-0 to Columbia Falls on Saturday.

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Vals play on home court twice this week

After a hard fought four sets, the Valkyries fell to Thompson Falls on the road Saturday.

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Vals play on home court twice this week

After a hard fought four sets, the Valkyries fell to Thompson Falls on the road Saturday.

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Vikings defense applies pressure, shuts out Ronan

The Bigfork Vikings football team chalked up a landslide 47-0 victory Friday at Ronan.

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Vikings defense applies pressure, shuts out Ronan

The Bigfork Vikings football team chalked up a landslide 47-0 victory Friday at Ronan.

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Glacier runner beats Morley sisters in Missoula meet

For the first time in her high school career Makena Morley took second at the Mountain West Classic cross country meet in Missoula.

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Glacier runner beats Morley sisters in Missoula meet

For the first time in her high school career Makena Morley took second at the Mountain West Classic cross country meet in Missoula.

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Rising Mountains assisted living celebrates open house

National Assisted Living Week was a time of celebration for Rising Mountains in Bigfork last week.

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Valkyries basketball coach steps down after six years

Bigfork High School head girls basketball coach Mark Hansen is stepping down.

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JoLynn Yenne joins House District race

The Flathead County Democratic Party has appointed JoLynn Yenne to challenge Republican incumbent Randy Brodehl in the House District 9 race.

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JoLynn Yenne joins House District race

The Flathead County Democratic Party has appointed JoLynn Yenne to challenge Republican incumbent Randy Brodehl in the House District 9 race.

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Rising Mountains assisted living celebrates open house

National Assisted Living Week was a time of celebration for Rising Mountains in Bigfork last week.

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Valkyries basketball coach steps down after six years

Bigfork High School head girls basketball coach Mark Hansen is stepping down.

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Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim celebrated in Bigfork Oct. 3

Some people say that Antonio Carlos Jobim was the George Gershwin of Brazil.

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Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim celebrated in Bigfork Oct. 3

Some people say that Antonio Carlos Jobim was the George Gershwin of Brazil.

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Volleyball to play Thompson Falls on Saturday

Valkyries volleyball had mixed results last week. After a three-set victory over Eureka at home on Thursday, the Vals fell to Florence in three sets on the road.

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Volleyball to play Thompson Falls on Saturday

Valkyries volleyball had mixed results last week. After a three-set victory over Eureka at home on Thursday, the Vals fell to Florence in three sets on the road.

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Bigfork prepares for big meet this week in Missoula

Bryn Morley and Logan Morley both ran away with first-place titles Saturday at the Flathead Invitational at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell.

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Bigfork prepares for big meet this week in Missoula

Bryn Morley and Logan Morley both ran away with first-place titles Saturday at the Flathead Invitational at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell.

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Football rolls over Florence-Carlton

The Bigfork Vikings football team rolled over Florence-Carlton Friday in a 52-8 victory at Florence.

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Football rolls over Florence-Carlton

The Bigfork Vikings football team rolled over Florence-Carlton Friday in a 52-8 victory at Florence.

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Vals 3-1, ready for tough week

The Valkyries soccer team chalked up their first loss of the season on Saturday against Park High School in Livingston.

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Vals 3-1, ready for tough week

The Valkyries soccer team chalked up their first loss of the season on Saturday against Park High School in Livingston.

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Vikings ready to take on northwest conference

Bigfork boys soccer will enter conference play Thursday against Polson with a 1-2-1 record.

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Vikings ready to take on northwest conference

Bigfork boys soccer will enter conference play Thursday against Polson with a 1-2-1 record.

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Fall Mack Days opens Sept. 26

The 2014 Fall Mack Days Fishing Tournament is Sept. 26-Nov. 16

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Fall Mack Days opens Sept. 26

The 2014 Fall Mack Days Fishing Tournament is Sept. 26-Nov. 16

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Community Players present acting, directing workshop

The Bigfork Community Players will have a workshop, Directing for Actors: The First Stage, Sept. 26 and 28 in Bigfork.

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Community Players present acting, directing workshop

The Bigfork Community Players will have a workshop, Directing for Actors: The First Stage, Sept. 26 and 28 in Bigfork.

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Playhouse scholarships awarded

The Bigfork Summer Playhouse announced the Scholarship Recipients for the 2014 season last week. Recipients include actress Gabrielle Harker, attending Coastal Carolina University, actor Daniel E. Burgos, attending Florida State University and musicians Marc McDuff attending the University of Montana. Those recipients all received a $1,000 Scholarship.

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Playhouse scholarships awarded

The Bigfork Summer Playhouse announced the Scholarship Recipients for the 2014 season last week. Recipients include actress Gabrielle Harker, attending Coastal Carolina University, actor Daniel E. Burgos, attending Florida State University and musicians Marc McDuff attending the University of Montana. Those recipients all received a $1,000 Scholarship.

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Benghazi memorial will be installed at Flathead Lake Lodge Sept. 11

A dedication ceremony is Sept. 11 for the “Honor the Four” monument at Flathead Lake Lodge.

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Benghazi memorial will be installed at Flathead Lake Lodge Sept. 11

A dedication ceremony is Sept. 11 for the “Honor the Four” monument at Flathead Lake Lodge.

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Important fundraiser coming for CFBB

The Community Foundation For A Better Bigfork has its 14th auction Sept. 4 at the Garden Bar in Bigfork.

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Important fundraiser coming for CFBB

The Community Foundation For A Better Bigfork has its 14th auction Sept. 4 at the Garden Bar in Bigfork.

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Grizzly bears caught on Flathead River

A six-year old female grizzly bear and her two cubs were captured last Thursday along the Flathead River.

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Grizzly bears caught on Flathead River

A six-year old female grizzly bear and her two cubs were captured last Thursday along the Flathead River.

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Eagle Bend Golf Club names 2014 Ladies Club champions

The annual Eagle Bend Ladies’ Golf Association Championship teed off on last Tuesday with 32 participants in a modified Match Play format.

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Eagle Bend Golf Club names 2014 Ladies Club champions

The annual Eagle Bend Ladies’ Golf Association Championship teed off on last Tuesday with 32 participants in a modified Match Play format.

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Local theatre groups to hold auditions for shows

The Bigfork Community Players have selected three Neil Simon plays for the 2014-2015 season.

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Local theatre groups to hold auditions for shows

The Bigfork Community Players have selected three Neil Simon plays for the 2014-2015 season.

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Ministry for grieving mothers comes to Flathead

A ministry that offers comfort, hope and encouragement to mothers who have suffered the loss of a child is coming to the Flathead Valley in September for a “Journey of the Heart” conference.

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Workshop provides ways to protect lake

The Flathead Lakers offer a “Landscaping for Clean Water” workshop on Aug. 26.

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Workshop provides ways to protect lake

The Flathead Lakers offer a “Landscaping for Clean Water” workshop on Aug. 26.

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Ministry for grieving mothers comes to Flathead

A ministry that offers comfort, hope and encouragement to mothers who have suffered the loss of a child is coming to the Flathead Valley in September for a “Journey of the Heart” conference.

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Swan Eiver 4-h club fair awards 2014

Grace Stewart — market lamb – 2 red, breeding ewe – blue and grand champion; quilting 3 blue; arts/crafts – 2 blue and 2 red.

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Swan Eiver 4-h club fair awards 2014

Grace Stewart — market lamb – 2 red, breeding ewe – blue and grand champion; quilting 3 blue; arts/crafts – 2 blue and 2 red.

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Chalk artist to give festival preview Tuesday

Organizers of the upcoming Bigfork Chalk ’n Rock festival have arranged a sample of things to come next Tuesday in Bigfork Village.

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Chalk artist to give festival preview Tuesday

Organizers of the upcoming Bigfork Chalk ’n Rock festival have arranged a sample of things to come next Tuesday in Bigfork Village.

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Glacier struggles at World Series

The Glacier Babe Ruth team is 0-3 at the Babe Ruth World Series in Glen Allen, Va.

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Glacier struggles at World Series

The Glacier Babe Ruth team is 0-3 at the Babe Ruth World Series in Glen Allen, Va.

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Landowners offered new wolf management tools

The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission recently adopted rules and an annual wolf quota completing the process necessary to allow private landowners to take a limited number of wolves per year that potentially threaten livestock, domestic dogs or human safety.

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Landowners offered new wolf management tools

The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission recently adopted rules and an annual wolf quota completing the process necessary to allow private landowners to take a limited number of wolves per year that potentially threaten livestock, domestic dogs or human safety.

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Hunting season gears up for antelope, deer and elk

Surplus licenses are those still remaining after Montana's recent special hunting license drawings and Hunt Roster sign-ups. The unsold licenses are made available on a first-come first-served basis. "B" licenses are for hunting antlerless deer or elk.

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Hunting season gears up for antelope, deer and elk

Surplus licenses are those still remaining after Montana's recent special hunting license drawings and Hunt Roster sign-ups. The unsold licenses are made available on a first-come first-served basis. "B" licenses are for hunting antlerless deer or elk.

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Grief group starts in Bigfork

Frontier Hospice will begin a new grief support group Aug. 21 at Rising Mountains assisted living center in Bigfork.

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Grief group starts in Bigfork

Frontier Hospice will begin a new grief support group Aug. 21 at Rising Mountains assisted living center in Bigfork.

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Kalispell man pleads guilty to Bigfork burglary

An 18-year-old Kalispell man has changed his plea after being charged with six counts of felony burglary and one count of felony deceptive practices in February.

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Kalispell man pleads guilty to Bigfork burglary

An 18-year-old Kalispell man has changed his plea after being charged with six counts of felony burglary and one count of felony deceptive practices in February.

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Tribal management of bison range considered

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last week announced it is assessing the feasibility of tribal management of the National Bison Range and other government refuges in the Mission Valley.

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Youth home begins building

A Montana agency that provides services to children and families in the Flathead Valley started construction last week on a $1.64 million group home in Somers.

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Dedication of historic north shore land Aug. 21

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the Flathead Land Trust and the Flathead Lakers will celebrate the conservation of an historic property Aug. 21 from 5-7 p.m.

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ACES summer programs growing in success

It was a successful summer for the ACES after school program in Bigfork.

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Youth home begins building

A Montana agency that provides services to children and families in the Flathead Valley started construction last week on a $1.64 million group home in Somers.

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Great music combines with education at guitar fest

Sixteen scholarships have been awarded by the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation.

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Tribal management of bison range considered

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last week announced it is assessing the feasibility of tribal management of the National Bison Range and other government refuges in the Mission Valley.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dedication of historic north shore land Aug. 21

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the Flathead Land Trust and the Flathead Lakers will celebrate the conservation of an historic property Aug. 21 from 5-7 p.m.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

ACES summer programs growing in success

It was a successful summer for the ACES after school program in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Great music combines with education at guitar fest

Sixteen scholarships have been awarded by the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

River access open only on weekends

Lake County commissioners last week considered several alternatives for the Rainbow Drive access to the Swan River, but the public access remains open only two days a week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lake trips offered for vets

In honor of Montana’s combat veterans, the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo is working with the Soldiers Memorial Fund to offer veterans and their family members a free tour of Flathead Lake aboard the Far West on Aug. 5.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Native American flute lessons at Museum of Art and History

Troy Good Medicine De Roche will conduct a two hour workshop on Native American flutes on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 5-7 p.m. at the Bigfork Museum of Art and History.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lake trips offered for vets

In honor of Montana’s combat veterans, the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo is working with the Soldiers Memorial Fund to offer veterans and their family members a free tour of Flathead Lake aboard the Far West on Aug. 5.

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River access open only on weekends

Lake County commissioners last week considered several alternatives for the Rainbow Drive access to the Swan River, but the public access remains open only two days a week.

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Boat owners reminded of fish transportation laws

Several trailered boats checked recently at Montana's roadside watercraft inspection stations have been found to be transporting live fish, which is illegal in Montana's Western and Central Fishing Districts.

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Native American flute lessons at Museum of Art and History

Troy Good Medicine De Roche will conduct a two hour workshop on Native American flutes on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 5-7 p.m. at the Bigfork Museum of Art and History.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boat owners reminded of fish transportation laws

Several trailered boats checked recently at Montana's roadside watercraft inspection stations have been found to be transporting live fish, which is illegal in Montana's Western and Central Fishing Districts.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Lake modeling effort intensifying

Primary productivity in Flathead Lake has climbed above its target level, according to Flathead Lake Biological Station Director Jack Stanford.

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36th annual Festival of Arts this weekend

Artistic talent will be abundant in Bigfork this weekend.

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36th annual Festival of Arts this weekend

Artistic talent will be abundant in Bigfork this weekend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

There's good news, bad news in annual State of the Lake report

Over 100 people packed into a meeting room at the Flathead Lake Biological Station in Yellow Bay last Tuesday, for the annual Flathead Lakers meeting.

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There's good news, bad news in annual State of the Lake report

Over 100 people packed into a meeting room at the Flathead Lake Biological Station in Yellow Bay last Tuesday, for the annual Flathead Lakers meeting.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

64th annual Ferndale barbecue is time for community to come together

It may be the one time of the year when people get to see a firefighter … and like it.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

64th annual Ferndale barbecue is time for community to come together

It may be the one time of the year when people get to see a firefighter … and like it.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Agreement signed for Sliter Park

Sliter Park is safe for another year.

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Agreement signed for Sliter Park

Sliter Park is safe for another year.

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Classical music builds roots in Bigfork

The Glacier Symphony and Chorale enters its seventh season of summer classical music with its Festival Amadeus, and this year the Whitefish-based concert series comes to Bigfork.

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Classical music builds roots in Bigfork

The Glacier Symphony and Chorale enters its seventh season of summer classical music with its Festival Amadeus, and this year the Whitefish-based concert series comes to Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Benefit Revue showcases company talent

Bigfork Summer Playhouse actors will take to the stage Sunday night, showcasing their talent and performing some of their favorite numbers from movie musicals in the annual Benefit Revue.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Benefit Revue showcases company talent

Bigfork Summer Playhouse actors will take to the stage Sunday night, showcasing their talent and performing some of their favorite numbers from movie musicals in the annual Benefit Revue.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork chalk art festival gears up

Bigfork is hosting its first chalk art festival Sept. 21-22, the Bigfork Chalk ’n Rock Festival, and expects to decorate its streets with as many as 40 large works of art.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Locals raise money to build house in Honduras

The first night after Bonnie Hoffman decided to build a house for a family in Honduras, she couldn’t sleep.

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Locals raise money to build house in Honduras

The first night after Bonnie Hoffman decided to build a house for a family in Honduras, she couldn’t sleep.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork chalk art festival gears up

Bigfork is hosting its first chalk art festival Sept. 21-22, the Bigfork Chalk ’n Rock Festival, and expects to decorate its streets with as many as 40 large works of art.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Decision made on day-use area project

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks released a decision Friday for proposed improvements to Wayfarers State Park in the Harry Horn Day use area.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Decision made on day-use area project

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks released a decision Friday for proposed improvements to Wayfarers State Park in the Harry Horn Day use area.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork adds third well to local water supply

The Bigfork Water and Sewer district is adding another well.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork adds third well to local water supply

The Bigfork Water and Sewer district is adding another well.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hockaday summer activities

The Hockaday Museum of Art presents the 46th consecutive Arts in the Park festival Friday through Sunday, July 18 - 20 in downtown Kalispell’s Depot Park at Main and Center Streets.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hockaday summer activities

The Hockaday Museum of Art presents the 46th consecutive Arts in the Park festival Friday through Sunday, July 18 - 20 in downtown Kalispell’s Depot Park at Main and Center Streets.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bryn Morley shows well on national stage

Bryn Morley of Bigfork turned in a spectacular showing in the women’s 1,500-meter run final on Sunday at the USA Track & Field Junior Championships at Hayward Field.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bryn Morley shows well on national stage

Bryn Morley of Bigfork turned in a spectacular showing in the women’s 1,500-meter run final on Sunday at the USA Track & Field Junior Championships at Hayward Field.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

County seeks funding to replace steel bridge

Flathead County has applied for state funding to replace the single-lane bridge on Bridge Street in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

County seeks funding to replace steel bridge

Flathead County has applied for state funding to replace the single-lane bridge on Bridge Street in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Celebrating 100 years of women voting in Montana

It was 100 years ago when Montana women gained the right to vote.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Celebrating 100 years of women voting in Montana

It was 100 years ago when Montana women gained the right to vote.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff's Log June 17-June 23 2014

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Sheriff's Log June 17-June 23 2014

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160-foot cell phone tower proposed for Woods Bay

A 160-foot cell phone tower is being proposed near Woods Bay, but few details are available on the project.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

160-foot cell phone tower proposed for Woods Bay

A 160-foot cell phone tower is being proposed near Woods Bay, but few details are available on the project.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fishing event provides fun day for disabled people

Almost 100 anglers with disabilities participated in the 21st annual Fishing Without Barriers Day on Flathead Lake last Thursday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fishing event provides fun day for disabled people

Almost 100 anglers with disabilities participated in the 21st annual Fishing Without Barriers Day on Flathead Lake last Thursday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Senior center aims to rebrand as community center

When Maggie Pontius celebrated her 100th birthday at the Bigfork Community Center, it was a celebration on several fronts.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Senior center aims to rebrand as community center

When Maggie Pontius celebrated her 100th birthday at the Bigfork Community Center, it was a celebration on several fronts.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local students recognized for college achievements

The following Montana students have been named to Montana State University honor rolls for spring semester 2014.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local students recognized for college achievements

The following Montana students have been named to Montana State University honor rolls for spring semester 2014.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Retired duo finishes restoration of antique truck

Brad Nelson dropped the truck into first gear and pulled out on to the highway in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Retired duo finishes restoration of antique truck

Brad Nelson dropped the truck into first gear and pulled out on to the highway in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fundraiser to benefit grizzly bear population

The annual fundraiser for Montana wildlife biologists who oversee the state’s grizzly bear population is July 11 at Jack and Suzi Hanna’s farm near Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fundraiser to benefit grizzly bear population

The annual fundraiser for Montana wildlife biologists who oversee the state’s grizzly bear population is July 11 at Jack and Suzi Hanna’s farm near Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Pops concerts in Bigfork, Kalispell draw classical music fans

“American Inspiration” is the theme of this summer’s annual Symphony Pops concert performed by the Glacier Symphony at Rebecca Farm on Saturday, June 28.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Pops concerts in Bigfork, Kalispell draw classical music fans

“American Inspiration” is the theme of this summer’s annual Symphony Pops concert performed by the Glacier Symphony at Rebecca Farm on Saturday, June 28.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork high school hires new basketball coach

Bigfork High School Tuesday announced the selection of the new head basketball coach and activities director.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork high school hires new basketball coach

Bigfork High School Tuesday announced the selection of the new head basketball coach and activities director.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fourth annual Crown Summer Guitar Celebration coming up

The fourth annual Crown Summer Guitar Celebration is June 22 at 4 p.m. in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fourth annual Crown Summer Guitar Celebration coming up

The fourth annual Crown Summer Guitar Celebration is June 22 at 4 p.m. in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

North shore bridge permit in violation

Consideration of a lakeshore permit amendment for a bridge on the north shore of Flathead Lake has been postponed due to an additional violation of the permit.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

North shore bridge permit in violation

Consideration of a lakeshore permit amendment for a bridge on the north shore of Flathead Lake has been postponed due to an additional violation of the permit.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Input sought on Condon Mountain Fire

The Swan Lake Ranger District on the Flathead National Forest is requesting comments on the Condon Mountain Fire Salvage environmental assessment.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Input sought on Condon Mountain Fire

The Swan Lake Ranger District on the Flathead National Forest is requesting comments on the Condon Mountain Fire Salvage environmental assessment.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Flathead County 2014 primary elections

June 3 is the primary election and voters will be asked to determine who will be our next leaders in Flathead County.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Flathead County 2014 primary elections

June 3 is the primary election and voters will be asked to determine who will be our next leaders in Flathead County.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Butterfly release raises money for cancer victims

A butterfly release on June 1 will honor cancer survivors and recognize a local organization working to support those affected by cancer.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Butterfly release raises money for cancer victims

A butterfly release on June 1 will honor cancer survivors and recognize a local organization working to support those affected by cancer.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tribes kills about 32,000 Lake Trout in first phase of plan

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have completed the first phases of a major suppression effort of lake trout in Flathead Lake.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tribes kills about 32,000 Lake Trout in first phase of plan

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have completed the first phases of a major suppression effort of lake trout in Flathead Lake.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Gov. Bullock opens negotiations on tribal water compact

Gov. Steve Bullock plans to reopen limited negotiations for a water-rights compact with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Gov. Bullock opens negotiations on tribal water compact

Gov. Steve Bullock plans to reopen limited negotiations for a water-rights compact with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Marcus Roberts Trio plays Whitefish, Bigfork

The Marcus Roberts Trio’s style is powerfully melodic, blues-based, improvisational and a whole lot of fun.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Marcus Roberts Trio plays Whitefish, Bigfork

The Marcus Roberts Trio’s style is powerfully melodic, blues-based, improvisational and a whole lot of fun.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indigenous artificats on display at Hockaday

The Hockaday Museum of Art announces in Kalisell presents “A Journey Through History: Art and Artifacts from the Collection of Dr. Van Kirke & Helen Nelson.”

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Indigenous artificats on display at Hockaday

The Hockaday Museum of Art announces in Kalisell presents “A Journey Through History: Art and Artifacts from the Collection of Dr. Van Kirke & Helen Nelson.”

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FVCC offers new ways for high schoolers to earn free credits

Flathead Valley Community College will offer local high school students a new way to earn free college credits this summer through its new Summer Experience program.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

FVCC offers new ways for high schoolers to earn free credits

Flathead Valley Community College will offer local high school students a new way to earn free college credits this summer through its new Summer Experience program.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Celebrating 50 years of Wilderness

Tom Jenko isn’t your typical wilderness lover. He’s a medical doctor with a 32-year practice in Bigfork, but he’s taken every opportunity over those years to get himself and his family into Montana’s wilderness.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Celebrating 50 years of Wilderness

Tom Jenko isn’t your typical wilderness lover. He’s a medical doctor with a 32-year practice in Bigfork, but he’s taken every opportunity over those years to get himself and his family into Montana’s wilderness.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Meeting set to discuss changes to Wayfarers State Park

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will release a revised plan May 20 on proposed changes to Harry Horn day use area and Wayfarers State Park.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Meeting set to discuss changes to Wayfarers State Park

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will release a revised plan May 20 on proposed changes to Harry Horn day use area and Wayfarers State Park.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Musicians perform Sea Symphony

Glacier Symphony and Chorale are ending their season on a high note.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Musicians perform Sea Symphony

Glacier Symphony and Chorale are ending their season on a high note.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bridge work shut down

Construction crews at the Dockstader Island bridge site have been removed after Flathead County Planning Office placed a “stop work” order on the site April 22.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bridge work shut down

Construction crews at the Dockstader Island bridge site have been removed after Flathead County Planning Office placed a “stop work” order on the site April 22.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork resident turns 100

Maggie Pontius celebrated her 100th birthday last week in grand style.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork resident turns 100

Maggie Pontius celebrated her 100th birthday last week in grand style.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

School Board Elections

Paul Sandry, Dana Whitney and Wendy Miller are running for two open positions on the Bigfork school board.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

School Board Elections

Paul Sandry, Dana Whitney and Wendy Miller are running for two open positions on the Bigfork school board.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork High School golf gears up

This year’s Bigfork High School golf team is pretty green.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Bigfork High School golf gears up

This year’s Bigfork High School golf team is pretty green.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Bigfork High School track gets a slow start

Bigfork’s boys and girls track teams already have one meet under their belts but the season is just beginning.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Bigfork High School track gets a slow start

Bigfork’s boys and girls track teams already have one meet under their belts but the season is just beginning.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Bigfork Tennis is young this season

This will be a building year for tennis.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Bigfork Tennis is young this season

This will be a building year for tennis.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Flathead lakeshore variance

The Flathead County commissioners last week approved a major lakeshore variance that allows construction of a gravel beach to protect a property on the north shore of Flathead Lake in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Flathead lakeshore variance

The Flathead County commissioners last week approved a major lakeshore variance that allows construction of a gravel beach to protect a property on the north shore of Flathead Lake in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Glacier Bank donates river property to public

Glacier Bank has donated 30 acres along the Flathead River in Bigfork to Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Glacier Bank donates river property to public

Glacier Bank has donated 30 acres along the Flathead River in Bigfork to Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

New boat decals required

Owners of motorboats, sailboats or personal watercraft need to get new, free 2014-2017 validation decals for their watercraft soon. The current orange decals expire Feb. 28.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New boat decals required

Owners of motorboats, sailboats or personal watercraft need to get new, free 2014-2017 validation decals for their watercraft soon. The current orange decals expire Feb. 28.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Man charged in shooting spree takes plea agreement

A Somers man who was arrested following a shooting spree outside his home last February accepted a plea agreement on Thursday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Man charged in shooting spree takes plea agreement

A Somers man who was arrested following a shooting spree outside his home last February accepted a plea agreement on Thursday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Shots fired in Ferndale altercation

Lake County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Ferndale man on Christmas Day for allegedly assaulting his estranged wife.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Shots fired in Ferndale altercation

Lake County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Ferndale man on Christmas Day for allegedly assaulting his estranged wife.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Trails day offers fun for the family throughout Flathead Valley

Winter Trails Day is Saturday with several free outdoor activities.

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Trails day offers fun for the family throughout Flathead Valley

Winter Trails Day is Saturday with several free outdoor activities.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Warrant issued for man who vandalized cameras

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Bigfork man for allegedly damaging security cameras in downtown Bigfork in summer 2012.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Warrant issued for man who vandalized cameras

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Bigfork man for allegedly damaging security cameras in downtown Bigfork in summer 2012.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Concert features Bigfork's Seth Ahnert

The Kalispell Area Music Teachers Association presents its 13th annual Scholarship Alumni Concert Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Kalispell.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Concert features Bigfork's Seth Ahnert

The Kalispell Area Music Teachers Association presents its 13th annual Scholarship Alumni Concert Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork swimmers improving

Although the points don’t show it, Bigfork High’s swim team is improving.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork swimmers improving

Although the points don’t show it, Bigfork High’s swim team is improving.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

CASA for Kids serves valley children

CASA For Kids is a volunteer organization that empowers everyday citizens as a appointed advocates of the court.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

CASA for Kids serves valley children

CASA For Kids is a volunteer organization that empowers everyday citizens as a appointed advocates of the court.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Messiah concerts this weekend

Glacier Symphony and Chorale celebrate a holiday tradition with Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Dec. 14-15.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Messiah concerts this weekend

Glacier Symphony and Chorale celebrate a holiday tradition with Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Dec. 14-15.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Chamber elections coming

The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner is Dec. 4 at BruMar Estate in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Chamber elections coming

The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner is Dec. 4 at BruMar Estate in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

20th annual Nutcracker next week in Bigfork

The Northwest Ballet Company will bring its 20th annual production of the “Nutcracker” to Bigfork next week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

20th annual Nutcracker next week in Bigfork

The Northwest Ballet Company will bring its 20th annual production of the “Nutcracker” to Bigfork next week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Yoga instructor convicted of misdemeanor charges in California

A yoga instructor with studios in California and Bigfork was convicted last week on four counts of sexual battery, Pasadena, Calif., city attorney Michele Beal Bagneris said.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Yoga instructor convicted of misdemeanor charges in California

A yoga instructor with studios in California and Bigfork was convicted last week on four counts of sexual battery, Pasadena, Calif., city attorney Michele Beal Bagneris said.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork speech, debate and drama capture first places

Bigfork High School speech, debate and drama won first places in speech and drama Nov. 2 at a Columbia Falls High School meet.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork speech, debate and drama capture first places

Bigfork High School speech, debate and drama won first places in speech and drama Nov. 2 at a Columbia Falls High School meet.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Swan Lake trout netting finishes for year

The fifth year of targeted gillnetting to remove non-native lake trout in Swan Lake wrapped up in late October.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Swan Lake trout netting finishes for year

The fifth year of targeted gillnetting to remove non-native lake trout in Swan Lake wrapped up in late October.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Operation Christmas Child helps children around the world

Jennifer Bach wants to help children around the world have a brighter holiday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Operation Christmas Child helps children around the world

Jennifer Bach wants to help children around the world have a brighter holiday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Four banks and drugstore teaming up to help children

Jennifer Bach wants to help children around the world have a brighter holiday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Four banks and drugstore teaming up to help children

Jennifer Bach wants to help children around the world have a brighter holiday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork volleyballers win two, place second

The Bigfork High School volleyball team picked up wins over Plains and Troy last week, which left them in second place in the district.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork volleyballers win two, place second

The Bigfork High School volleyball team picked up wins over Plains and Troy last week, which left them in second place in the district.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork teen dies in one-vehicle accident

A 19-year-old Bigfork man died Monday after a one-vehicle accident on Montana Highway 83.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork teen dies in one-vehicle accident

A 19-year-old Bigfork man died Monday after a one-vehicle accident on Montana Highway 83.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Morley wins for fifth straight time

She did it again.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Morley wins for fifth straight time

She did it again.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Meeting next week on Bigfork grading changes

An informational meeting about standards-based grading will be Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Bigfork schools cafeteria.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Meeting next week on Bigfork grading changes

An informational meeting about standards-based grading will be Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Bigfork schools cafeteria.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork's annual Tamarack Time a success

The 25th annual Tamarack Time was a success.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork's annual Tamarack Time a success

The 25th annual Tamarack Time was a success.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Melanson, Ware win speeches for Bigfork Toastmasters

Ron Melanson of the Bigfork chapter of Toaastmasters International won second place in Table Topics competition at the area speech contest in Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Melanson, Ware win speeches for Bigfork Toastmasters

Ron Melanson of the Bigfork chapter of Toaastmasters International won second place in Table Topics competition at the area speech contest in Kalispell.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Russell Leroy Miller sentenced in pornoggraphy case

Bigfork resident Russell Leroy Miller was sentenced to pay a $10,000 fine for possession of child pornography.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Russell Leroy Miller sentenced in pornoggraphy case

Bigfork resident Russell Leroy Miller was sentenced to pay a $10,000 fine for possession of child pornography.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Flathead River flows about 82 percent of normal

Flathead Lake should have enough inflow to keep it at required elevations through this year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Flathead River flows about 82 percent of normal

Flathead Lake should have enough inflow to keep it at required elevations through this year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

State pursues purchase of north shore land near Bigfork

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will proceed with the purchase of 189 acres of land between Somers and Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

State pursues purchase of north shore land near Bigfork

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will proceed with the purchase of 189 acres of land between Somers and Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

State pursues purchase of north shore land near Bigfork

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will proceed with the purchase of 189 acres of land between Somers and Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dragon Boats arrive in Bigfork this weekend

The second annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival is Sept. 7 – 8 in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dragon Boats arrive in Bigfork this weekend

The second annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival is Sept. 7 – 8 in Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dragon Boats arrive in Bigfork this weekend

The second annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival is Sept. 7 – 8 in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Crown Guitar Festival brings great music to Bigfork

The Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop and Festival is bringing great music to Bigfork this week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Crown Guitar Festival brings great music to Bigfork

The Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop and Festival is bringing great music to Bigfork this week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Crown Guitar Festival brings great music to Bigfork

The Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop and Festival is bringing great music to Bigfork this week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Work on Sportsman's Bridge underway soon

A narrow two-lane bridge built over the Flathead River in 1955 is up for replacement.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Work on Sportsman's Bridge underway soon

A narrow two-lane bridge built over the Flathead River in 1955 is up for replacement.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Work on Sportsman's Bridge underway soon

A narrow two-lane bridge built over the Flathead River in 1955 is up for replacement.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Woman pleads not guilty to embezzling from Glacier Bank

A former Glacier Bank employee has pleaded not guilty to theft by embezzlement after allegedly taking $3,100 from the business.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Woman pleads not guilty to embezzling from Glacier Bank

A former Glacier Bank employee has pleaded not guilty to theft by embezzlement after allegedly taking $3,100 from the business.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Woman pleads not guilty to embezzling from Glacier Bank

A former Glacier Bank employee has pleaded not guilty to theft by embezzlement after allegedly taking $3,100 from the business.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork actor Casey Brown showcases Copperhead movie Aug. 26

Bigfork actor Casey Brown will be in Bigfork Aug. 26 for the premiere of Copperhead, a Civil War film that he appeared in along with Peter Fonda and Billy Campbell.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork actor Casey Brown showcases Copperhead movie Aug. 26

Bigfork actor Casey Brown will be in Bigfork Aug. 26 for the premiere of Copperhead, a Civil War film that he appeared in along with Peter Fonda and Billy Campbell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork actor Casey Brown showcases Copperhead movie Aug. 26

Bigfork actor Casey Brown will be in Bigfork Aug. 26 for the premiere of Copperhead, a Civil War film that he appeared in along with Peter Fonda and Billy Campbell.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork PTA in final push to complete playground purchase

The Bigfork Parent Teachers Association is on a final push to raise money for playground equipment at Bigfork elementary and middle schools.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork PTA in final push to complete playground purchase

The Bigfork Parent Teachers Association is on a final push to raise money for playground equipment at Bigfork elementary and middle schools.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork PTA in final push to complete playground purchase

The Bigfork Parent Teachers Association is on a final push to raise money for playground equipment at Bigfork elementary and middle schools.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Former Bigfork Stage Stop employee pleads guilty to theft

A woman charged with theft of $5,380 from the Bigfork Stage Stop has changed her plea.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Former Bigfork Stage Stop employee pleads guilty to theft

A woman charged with theft of $5,380 from the Bigfork Stage Stop has changed her plea.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Former Bigfork Stage Stop employee pleads guilty to theft

A woman charged with theft of $5,380 from the Bigfork Stage Stop has changed her plea.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Va. man dies in rollover on Hwy 83

A 46-year-old Virginia man who died of injuries suffered in a rollover crash on Highway 83 has been identified.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Va. man dies in rollover on Hwy 83

A 46-year-old Virginia man who died of injuries suffered in a rollover crash on Highway 83 has been identified.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Va. man dies in rollover on Hwy 83

A 46-year-old Virginia man who died of injuries suffered in a rollover crash on Highway 83 has been identified.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork bar owner charged with drug felonies

Bigfork Eagle

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork bar owner charged with drug felonies

Bigfork Eagle

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork bar owner charged with drug felonies

Bigfork Eagle

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork gearing up for the Fourth

Organizers are getting ready for Bigfork’s July 4 celebration.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork gearing up for the Fourth

Organizers are getting ready for Bigfork’s July 4 celebration.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork gearing up for the Fourth

Organizers are getting ready for Bigfork’s July 4 celebration.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tribes release draft on Flathead Lake fisheries plan

It’s been over 12 years in the making, and now a draft environmental impact study is ready for the public.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tribes release draft on Flathead Lake fisheries plan

It’s been over 12 years in the making, and now a draft environmental impact study is ready for the public.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tribes release draft on Flathead Lake fisheries plan

It’s been over 12 years in the making, and now a draft environmental impact study is ready for the public.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Clean Streets: pet waste stations established downtown

Bigfork Eagle

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Clean Streets: pet waste stations established downtown

Bigfork Eagle

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Clean Streets: pet waste stations established downtown

Bigfork Eagle

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Cherry Time: Blossom Festival May 18

The 10th annual Flathead Lake Cherry Blossom Festival is May 18.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cherry Time: Blossom Festival May 18

The 10th annual Flathead Lake Cherry Blossom Festival is May 18.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cherry Time: Blossom Festival May 18

The 10th annual Flathead Lake Cherry Blossom Festival is May 18.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vikings golf places third in Thompson Falls

The top Bigfork Vikings golfers are starting to come around, according to coach Steve Hullett.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vikings golf places third in Thompson Falls

The top Bigfork Vikings golfers are starting to come around, according to coach Steve Hullett.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vikings golf places third in Thompson Falls

The top Bigfork Vikings golfers are starting to come around, according to coach Steve Hullett.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork basketball camp coming up June 10

The Bigfork High School head boys and girls basketball coaches are hosting a hoop camp for students June 10-13.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork basketball camp coming up June 10

The Bigfork High School head boys and girls basketball coaches are hosting a hoop camp for students June 10-13.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork basketball camp coming up June 10

The Bigfork High School head boys and girls basketball coaches are hosting a hoop camp for students June 10-13.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries tennis goes 1-1-1 for week

The Bigfork High School girls tennis team had a win, loss and two ties to show for its efforts last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries tennis goes 1-1-1 for week

The Bigfork High School girls tennis team had a win, loss and two ties to show for its efforts last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries tennis goes 1-1-1 for week

The Bigfork High School girls tennis team had a win, loss and two ties to show for its efforts last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Lake Brewing Co. design revealed

The plans are done, the tanks are being made, and the building is starting to be transformed.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Flathead Lake Brewing Co. design revealed

The plans are done, the tanks are being made, and the building is starting to be transformed.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Flathead Lake Brewing Co. design revealed

The plans are done, the tanks are being made, and the building is starting to be transformed.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

State's electrofishing project approved

The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 1 office has approved the Flathead River Hybrid Trout Suppression Project after completing an environmental assessment.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Equine herpes virus found in Flathead horse

The Montana Department of Livestock reported on March 21 that a horse in Flathead County has been diagnosed with the neurological form equine herpesvirus, EHV-1, after developing clinical signs of the disease.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Co-op announces rate hike

Flathead Electric Cooperative announced on March 22 that a rate increase for its members will be implemented over time instead of all at once to cover a significant wholesale power price increase by the Bonneville Power Administration.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

2,227 fish netted in first weekend of Mack Days

The first weekend of the 2013 Spring Mack Days fishing tournament ended with a total of 2,227 lake trout entered in the event last Monday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Community Players to perform sequel

The Bigfork Community Players will perform the sequel to last year’s production, “Prairie Heart,” in this year’s new show, “West,” written by T. M. Sell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

BMS honor roll

Bigfork Middle School announced their honor roll, high honor roll, and superintendent’s lists for the second trimester.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

2,227 fish netted in first weekend of Mack Days

The first weekend of the 2013 Spring Mack Days fishing tournament ended with a total of 2,227 lake trout entered in the event last Monday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Island Unit Trails decision up for discussion and input

The Swan Lake Ranger District is planning for new trails that will collaborate on motorized trails in the Island Unit.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Equine herpes virus found in Flathead horse

The Montana Department of Livestock reported on March 21 that a horse in Flathead County has been diagnosed with the neurological form equine herpesvirus, EHV-1, after developing clinical signs of the disease.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

State's electrofishing project approved

The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 1 office has approved the Flathead River Hybrid Trout Suppression Project after completing an environmental assessment.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

2,227 fish netted in first weekend of Mack Days

The first weekend of the 2013 Spring Mack Days fishing tournament ended with a total of 2,227 lake trout entered in the event last Monday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

BHS boys roundball awards

The Bigfork High School boys’ basketball team held an awards banquet last week and honored players from the team’s 20-7 season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Island Unit Trails decision up for discussion and input

The Swan Lake Ranger District is planning for new trails that will collaborate on motorized trails in the Island Unit.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Co-op announces rate hike

Flathead Electric Cooperative announced on March 22 that a rate increase for its members will be implemented over time instead of all at once to cover a significant wholesale power price increase by the Bonneville Power Administration.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Island Unit Trails decision up for discussion and input

The Swan Lake Ranger District is planning for new trails that will collaborate on motorized trails in the Island Unit.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Co-op announces rate hike

Flathead Electric Cooperative announced on March 22 that a rate increase for its members will be implemented over time instead of all at once to cover a significant wholesale power price increase by the Bonneville Power Administration.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

BMS honor roll

Bigfork Middle School announced their honor roll, high honor roll, and superintendent’s lists for the second trimester.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

BHS boys roundball awards

The Bigfork High School boys’ basketball team held an awards banquet last week and honored players from the team’s 20-7 season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Equine herpes virus found in Flathead horse

The Montana Department of Livestock reported on March 21 that a horse in Flathead County has been diagnosed with the neurological form equine herpesvirus, EHV-1, after developing clinical signs of the disease.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Community Players to perform sequel

The Bigfork Community Players will perform the sequel to last year’s production, “Prairie Heart,” in this year’s new show, “West,” written by T. M. Sell.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

BMS honor roll

Bigfork Middle School announced their honor roll, high honor roll, and superintendent’s lists for the second trimester.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Community Players to perform sequel

The Bigfork Community Players will perform the sequel to last year’s production, “Prairie Heart,” in this year’s new show, “West,” written by T. M. Sell.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

State's electrofishing project approved

The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 1 office has approved the Flathead River Hybrid Trout Suppression Project after completing an environmental assessment.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

BHS boys roundball awards

The Bigfork High School boys’ basketball team held an awards banquet last week and honored players from the team’s 20-7 season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Female role models in math and science sought for educational conference

Encouraging middle school girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is the name of the game for the Expanding Your Horizons Network.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Creston Auction seeks volunteers for 47th annual auction on April 5-7

Volunteers are needed for the 47th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair and the accompanying auto, marine, RV and equipment sale on April 5-7 in Creston. The three-day event is run entirely by volunteers and raises money for the rural Creston Fire Department.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Female role models in math and science sought for educational conference

Encouraging middle school girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is the name of the game for the Expanding Your Horizons Network.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

All conference selections named

Five Bigfork High School basketball players were recently named first team 7B all conference.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Creston Auction seeks volunteers for 47th annual auction on April 5-7

Volunteers are needed for the 47th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair and the accompanying auto, marine, RV and equipment sale on April 5-7 in Creston. The three-day event is run entirely by volunteers and raises money for the rural Creston Fire Department.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Gardening guru to discuss techniques

Gardening guru and owner of Country Fresh Farms, Bill Clanton, will discuss gardening techniques at the Bigfork/Ferndale Community Garden on Saturday, March 23.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Creston Auction seeks volunteers for 47th annual auction on April 5-7

Volunteers are needed for the 47th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair and the accompanying auto, marine, RV and equipment sale on April 5-7 in Creston. The three-day event is run entirely by volunteers and raises money for the rural Creston Fire Department.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Gardening guru to discuss techniques

Gardening guru and owner of Country Fresh Farms, Bill Clanton, will discuss gardening techniques at the Bigfork/Ferndale Community Garden on Saturday, March 23.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Female role models in math and science sought for educational conference

Encouraging middle school girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is the name of the game for the Expanding Your Horizons Network.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Woman's body found at head of Lake McDonald

The body of a 28-year-old Kalispell woman was recovered March 14 near the head of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park after it was spotted by personnel in a search helicopter.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Papal choice approved by local Revs.

The first non-European pop was named last week, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, and Flathead Valley’s Catholic Church leaders approved of the decision.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Swan River School prepares for projected $30,000 budget decrease

Swan River School’s preliminary budget shows a $30,000 decrease in funding for fiscal year 2013-14. But, SRS Principal Marc Bunker said the preliminary budget “seems manageable.”

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Woman's body found at head of Lake McDonald

The body of a 28-year-old Kalispell woman was recovered March 14 near the head of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park after it was spotted by personnel in a search helicopter.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Gardening guru to discuss techniques

Gardening guru and owner of Country Fresh Farms, Bill Clanton, will discuss gardening techniques at the Bigfork/Ferndale Community Garden on Saturday, March 23.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Swan River School prepares for projected $30,000 budget decrease

Swan River School’s preliminary budget shows a $30,000 decrease in funding for fiscal year 2013-14. But, SRS Principal Marc Bunker said the preliminary budget “seems manageable.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Papal choice approved by local Revs.

The first non-European pop was named last week, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, and Flathead Valley’s Catholic Church leaders approved of the decision.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Papal choice approved by local Revs.

The first non-European pop was named last week, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, and Flathead Valley’s Catholic Church leaders approved of the decision.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Swan River School prepares for projected $30,000 budget decrease

Swan River School’s preliminary budget shows a $30,000 decrease in funding for fiscal year 2013-14. But, SRS Principal Marc Bunker said the preliminary budget “seems manageable.”

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

All conference selections named

Five Bigfork High School basketball players were recently named first team 7B all conference.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

All conference selections named

Five Bigfork High School basketball players were recently named first team 7B all conference.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Woman's body found at head of Lake McDonald

The body of a 28-year-old Kalispell woman was recovered March 14 near the head of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park after it was spotted by personnel in a search helicopter.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Eve places first in giant slalom at Discovery

Blacktail’s Jacques Eve dominated the slopes at Discovery Area Resort by beating out over 190 racers in the USSA Northern Division YSL Giant Slalom competition on March 2-3.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Eve places first in giant slalom at Discovery

Blacktail’s Jacques Eve dominated the slopes at Discovery Area Resort by beating out over 190 racers in the USSA Northern Division YSL Giant Slalom competition on March 2-3.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Eve places first in giant slalom at Discovery

Blacktail’s Jacques Eve dominated the slopes at Discovery Area Resort by beating out over 190 racers in the USSA Northern Division YSL Giant Slalom competition on March 2-3.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Comments sought for highway proposal south of Bigfork

Comments are being taken for a proposal to improve safety on Montana 35 south of Bigfork near Camp Robber Court at the junction of S-209 and reference marker 30.2.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cherry Blossom Festival set for May 18

Spring has sprung in the Flathead Valley and that can mean only one thing: it’s time to start thinking about cherries.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Flathead Audubon plans two outings

Flathead Audubon’s annual trip to witness spectacular numbers of migrating waterfowl at Freezeout Lake Wildlife Management Area south of Choteau is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Flathead Audubon plans two outings

Flathead Audubon’s annual trip to witness spectacular numbers of migrating waterfowl at Freezeout Lake Wildlife Management Area south of Choteau is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Canned tuna recall issued

Canned tuna sold in the Flathead area between Jan. 17 and March 6 has been recalled due to seal tightness issues, according to the Flathead City-County Health Department.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Canned tuna recall issued

Canned tuna sold in the Flathead area between Jan. 17 and March 6 has been recalled due to seal tightness issues, according to the Flathead City-County Health Department.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Montana snowpack declines for second month in a row

Snowpack readings at the end of February declined again slightly for the second month in a row across Montana.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Flathead Audubon plans two outings

Flathead Audubon’s annual trip to witness spectacular numbers of migrating waterfowl at Freezeout Lake Wildlife Management Area south of Choteau is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Comments sought for highway proposal south of Bigfork

Comments are being taken for a proposal to improve safety on Montana 35 south of Bigfork near Camp Robber Court at the junction of S-209 and reference marker 30.2.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cherry Blossom Festival set for May 18

Spring has sprung in the Flathead Valley and that can mean only one thing: it’s time to start thinking about cherries.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cherry Blossom Festival set for May 18

Spring has sprung in the Flathead Valley and that can mean only one thing: it’s time to start thinking about cherries.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Canned tuna recall issued

Canned tuna sold in the Flathead area between Jan. 17 and March 6 has been recalled due to seal tightness issues, according to the Flathead City-County Health Department.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Comments sought for highway proposal south of Bigfork

Comments are being taken for a proposal to improve safety on Montana 35 south of Bigfork near Camp Robber Court at the junction of S-209 and reference marker 30.2.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Montana snowpack declines for second month in a row

Snowpack readings at the end of February declined again slightly for the second month in a row across Montana.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Montana snowpack declines for second month in a row

Snowpack readings at the end of February declined again slightly for the second month in a row across Montana.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Tuna recall issued

Canned tuna sold in the Flathead area between Jan. 17 and March 6 has been recalled due to seal tightness issues according to the Flathead City-County Health Department.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Tuna recall issued

Canned tuna sold in the Flathead area between Jan. 17 and March 6 has been recalled due to seal tightness issues according to the Flathead City-County Health Department.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Tuna recall issued

Canned tuna sold in the Flathead area between Jan. 17 and March 6 has been recalled due to seal tightness issues according to the Flathead City-County Health Department.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

United Way reaches 93 percent of goal

The United Way concluded its 2012 fundraising campaign on Jan. 31 by raising $744,108 — about 93 percent of its fundraising goal.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

United Way reaches 93 percent of goal

The United Way concluded its 2012 fundraising campaign on Jan. 31 by raising $744,108 — about 93 percent of its fundraising goal.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

United Way reaches 93 percent of goal

The United Way concluded its 2012 fundraising campaign on Jan. 31 by raising $744,108 — about 93 percent of its fundraising goal.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Water rights go to Montana Supreme Court

On Wednesday, in response to a Tribal request for the high court to step in regarding a recent District Court water rights ruling, the Montana Supreme Court ordered that all proceedings are stayed until the state Supreme Court issues a ruling.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Creston Auction slated for April 5-7

“One man’s junk is another man’s treasure” doesn’t even begin to describe the sheer volume and variety of stuff up for auction each year to help support the Creston Fire Department — and this spring will be the 47th one.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Creston Auction slated for April 5-7

“One man’s junk is another man’s treasure” doesn’t even begin to describe the sheer volume and variety of stuff up for auction each year to help support the Creston Fire Department — and this spring will be the 47th one.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Creston Auction slated for April 5-7

“One man’s junk is another man’s treasure” doesn’t even begin to describe the sheer volume and variety of stuff up for auction each year to help support the Creston Fire Department — and this spring will be the 47th one.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

National parks help economy

A new National Park Service report shows that 1.85 million visitors in 2011 spent almost $98 million in Glacier National Park and in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,386 jobs in the local area.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Open burning season is now in full swing

Spring/summer open burning season began March 1.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Dragon Boat Festival slated for Sept. 7-8

When the Flathead Community Foundation climbed on board as the title sponsor for the 2012 Montana Dragon Boat Festival, they knew they were in for a wild ride.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Make-A-Wish sessions slated

Make-A-Wish Montana is in need of compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to step forward and volunteer their time and friendship in order to assist with wish fulfillment. Attendance is mandatory at one four-hour training session for all interested individuals.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Dragon Boat Festival slated for Sept. 7-8

When the Flathead Community Foundation climbed on board as the title sponsor for the 2012 Montana Dragon Boat Festival, they knew they were in for a wild ride.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Open burning season is now in full swing

Spring/summer open burning season began March 1.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Elk and deer permit applications due March 15

Hunters aiming to bag the big bucks and elks need to apply for deer and elk hunting permits by March 15 in order to participate in the 2013 hunting season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Elk and deer permit applications due March 15

Hunters aiming to bag the big bucks and elks need to apply for deer and elk hunting permits by March 15 in order to participate in the 2013 hunting season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Spring Mack Days fishing tournament starts next week

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mountain Madness air show canceled

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds announced the cancellation of their performances past April 1 due to budget cuts in the sequestration on Friday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

National parks help economy

A new National Park Service report shows that 1.85 million visitors in 2011 spent almost $98 million in Glacier National Park and in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,386 jobs in the local area.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Open burning season is now in full swing

Spring/summer open burning season began March 1.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Elk and deer permit applications due March 15

Hunters aiming to bag the big bucks and elks need to apply for deer and elk hunting permits by March 15 in order to participate in the 2013 hunting season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Make-A-Wish sessions slated

Make-A-Wish Montana is in need of compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to step forward and volunteer their time and friendship in order to assist with wish fulfillment. Attendance is mandatory at one four-hour training session for all interested individuals.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

National parks help economy

A new National Park Service report shows that 1.85 million visitors in 2011 spent almost $98 million in Glacier National Park and in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,386 jobs in the local area.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Make-A-Wish sessions slated

Make-A-Wish Montana is in need of compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to step forward and volunteer their time and friendship in order to assist with wish fulfillment. Attendance is mandatory at one four-hour training session for all interested individuals.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mountain Madness air show canceled

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds announced the cancellation of their performances past April 1 due to budget cuts in the sequestration on Friday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Spring Mack Days fishing tournament starts next week

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Spring Mack Days fishing tournament starts next week

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mountain Madness air show canceled

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds announced the cancellation of their performances past April 1 due to budget cuts in the sequestration on Friday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Dragon Boat Festival slated for Sept. 7-8

When the Flathead Community Foundation climbed on board as the title sponsor for the 2012 Montana Dragon Boat Festival, they knew they were in for a wild ride.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Spencer named operations specialist of the year

Julie Spencer recently was named “Wastewater system operations specialist of the year” by the Montana Rural Water Systems.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Spencer named operations specialist of the year

Julie Spencer recently was named “Wastewater system operations specialist of the year” by the Montana Rural Water Systems.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Spencer named operations specialist of the year

Julie Spencer recently was named “Wastewater system operations specialist of the year” by the Montana Rural Water Systems.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Scientist receives top conservation award for protecting Flathead River

University of Montana Research Scientist Erin Sexton was awarded the 2012 Conservation Achievement Award for her work in developing a long-term solution in protecting the Flathead Basin ecosystem during the Montana chapter of the American Fisheries Society’s February meeting.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Scientist receives top conservation award for protecting Flathead River

University of Montana Research Scientist Erin Sexton was awarded the 2012 Conservation Achievement Award for her work in developing a long-term solution in protecting the Flathead Basin ecosystem during the Montana chapter of the American Fisheries Society’s February meeting.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Scientist receives top conservation award for protecting Flathead River

University of Montana Research Scientist Erin Sexton was awarded the 2012 Conservation Achievement Award for her work in developing a long-term solution in protecting the Flathead Basin ecosystem during the Montana chapter of the American Fisheries Society’s February meeting.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Water rights update: CSKT files for Writ of Supervisory Control

On Wednesday, in response to a Tribal request for the high court to step in regarding a recent District Court water rights ruling, the Montana Supreme Court ordered that all proceedings are stayed until the state Supreme Court issues a ruling.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Water rights update: CSKT files for Writ of Supervisory Control

On Wednesday, in response to a Tribal request for the high court to step in regarding a recent District Court water rights ruling, the Montana Supreme Court ordered that all proceedings are stayed until the state Supreme Court issues a ruling.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Water rights update: CSKT files for Writ of Supervisory Control

On Wednesday, in response to a Tribal request for the high court to step in regarding a recent District Court water rights ruling, the Montana Supreme Court ordered that all proceedings are stayed until the state Supreme Court issues a ruling.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Hunter education classes scheduled across valley

Free hunter education classes have been scheduled for a number of communities in northwest Montana.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Hunter education classes scheduled across valley

Free hunter education classes have been scheduled for a number of communities in northwest Montana.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Hunter education classes scheduled across valley

Free hunter education classes have been scheduled for a number of communities in northwest Montana.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Glacier National Park receives $250,000 transportation federal grant

Glacier National Park will receive a $250,000 grant as part of the Federal Transit Administration’s Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks program.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Auditions for BPCT's 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' set for March

The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre is seeking students in grades 6 through 12 to audition, March 4, for the cast of the retro musical “Schoolhouse Rock Live!,” based on the ABC-TV educational animated series which aired from the 1970s-80s.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Auditions for BPCT's 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' set for March

The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre is seeking students in grades 6 through 12 to audition, March 4, for the cast of the retro musical “Schoolhouse Rock Live!,” based on the ABC-TV educational animated series which aired from the 1970s-80s.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Auditions for BPCT's 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' set for March

The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre is seeking students in grades 6 through 12 to audition, March 4, for the cast of the retro musical “Schoolhouse Rock Live!,” based on the ABC-TV educational animated series which aired from the 1970s-80s.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Feb. 27 Outdoor Briefs

Snowy owls

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Local MSU graduates announced

Bigfork’s Alyssa Figueiredo, Amy Young and Aimee Zupicich and Lakeside’s Katherine Kerr were among the more than 1,000 Montana State University undergraduates who received diplomas during MSU’s 2012 fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 15 in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Feb. 27 Community Events

Old Time Fiddlers

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Glacier National Park receives $250,000 transportation federal grant

Glacier National Park will receive a $250,000 grant as part of the Federal Transit Administration’s Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks program.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Feb. 27 Outdoor Briefs

Snowy owls

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Local MSU graduates announced

Bigfork’s Alyssa Figueiredo, Amy Young and Aimee Zupicich and Lakeside’s Katherine Kerr were among the more than 1,000 Montana State University undergraduates who received diplomas during MSU’s 2012 fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 15 in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Flathead Lake is now 8 feet from full pool

Kerr Dam’s outflow was 9,400 cubic feet per second, and Flathead Lake’s elevation was 2,884.81 feet, which is 8.19 feet from full elevation, as of Feb. 20.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Flathead Lake is now 8 feet from full pool

Kerr Dam’s outflow was 9,400 cubic feet per second, and Flathead Lake’s elevation was 2,884.81 feet, which is 8.19 feet from full elevation, as of Feb. 20.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Flathead Lake is now 8 feet from full pool

Kerr Dam’s outflow was 9,400 cubic feet per second, and Flathead Lake’s elevation was 2,884.81 feet, which is 8.19 feet from full elevation, as of Feb. 20.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Local MSU graduates announced

Bigfork’s Alyssa Figueiredo, Amy Young and Aimee Zupicich and Lakeside’s Katherine Kerr were among the more than 1,000 Montana State University undergraduates who received diplomas during MSU’s 2012 fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 15 in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Feb. 27 Community Events

Old Time Fiddlers

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Feb. 27 Community Events

Old Time Fiddlers

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Feb. 27 Outdoor Briefs

Snowy owls

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Glacier National Park receives $250,000 transportation federal grant

Glacier National Park will receive a $250,000 grant as part of the Federal Transit Administration’s Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks program.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork Museum seeks fruit themed art

The Bigfork Museum is seeking artists for the “The Fruitful Flathead Valley,” the continuation of the museum’s themed show “Everything Cherry” that was shown in 2012.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork Museum seeks fruit themed art

The Bigfork Museum is seeking artists for the “The Fruitful Flathead Valley,” the continuation of the museum’s themed show “Everything Cherry” that was shown in 2012.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork Museum seeks fruit themed art

The Bigfork Museum is seeking artists for the “The Fruitful Flathead Valley,” the continuation of the museum’s themed show “Everything Cherry” that was shown in 2012.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Thrivent Financial to match funds raised for Minot relief trips

In June 2011, the Souris River in North Dakota reached a record-breaking 9.5 feet above flood stage as a result of a Category 5 flood, rivaling Hurricane Katrina in its force and devastating the city of Minot as well as other surrounding areas.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Thrivent Financial to match funds raised for Minot relief trips

In June 2011, the Souris River in North Dakota reached a record-breaking 9.5 feet above flood stage as a result of a Category 5 flood, rivaling Hurricane Katrina in its force and devastating the city of Minot as well as other surrounding areas.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Thrivent Financial to match funds raised for Minot relief trips

In June 2011, the Souris River in North Dakota reached a record-breaking 9.5 feet above flood stage as a result of a Category 5 flood, rivaling Hurricane Katrina in its force and devastating the city of Minot as well as other surrounding areas.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikes win, Valkyries go 1-1

The Vikings boys basketball defeated St. Ignatius today 68-37 in divisional tournament action. They will play Missoula Loyola at 4 p.m. Friday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikes win, Valkyries go 1-1

The Vikings boys basketball defeated St. Ignatius today 68-37 in divisional tournament action. They will play Missoula Loyola at 4 p.m. Friday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikes win, Valkyries go 1-1

The Vikings boys basketball defeated St. Ignatius today 68-37 in divisional tournament action. They will play Missoula Loyola at 4 p.m. Friday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Feb. 20 Law Roundup

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Creston Hatchery Road property after receiving a report of a skinny hunting dog with its mouth wrapped shut with masking tape. The tape was taken off the dog’s muzzle, revealing no injuries underneath. A notice was left for the owner to contact …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Natural art exhibit coming to Hockaday

Works of arts made from natural elements will be the theme at the Hockaday Museum of Art’s next exhibit, “Of the Earth,” which opens Feb. 28.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Forest Service publishes Regional Year in Review

The U.S. Forest Service’s Northern Region has released its 2012 Year in Review, showcasing forest and grassland successes, partnerships and research activities across northern Idaho, Montana and North Dakota and northwestern South Dakota.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

GSC music scholarships available for local students

The Glacier Symphony and Chorale’s annual Scholarship Program for Young Musicians is accepting applications from student musicians on a tight budget who are looking to expand their music education.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park getting money for new buses

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood was in Apgar Monday to announce that Glacier National Park will receive a $250,000 grant to purchase new buses for the park’s free shuttle system.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bowhunter courses scheduled

Bowhunter education courses have been scheduled in Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Libby.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

GNP concession deadline extended to April 2

The deadline for submitting a proposal for the concession contract to provide lodging, food and beverage, retail and other visitor services at Glacier National Park has been extended to April 2.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Feb. 20 Law Roundup

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Creston Hatchery Road property after receiving a report of a skinny hunting dog with its mouth wrapped shut with masking tape. The tape was taken off the dog’s muzzle, revealing no injuries underneath. A notice was left for the owner to contact …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park getting money for new buses

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood was in Apgar Monday to announce that Glacier National Park will receive a $250,000 grant to purchase new buses for the park’s free shuttle system.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Natural art exhibit coming to Hockaday

Works of arts made from natural elements will be the theme at the Hockaday Museum of Art’s next exhibit, “Of the Earth,” which opens Feb. 28.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Natural art exhibit coming to Hockaday

Works of arts made from natural elements will be the theme at the Hockaday Museum of Art’s next exhibit, “Of the Earth,” which opens Feb. 28.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Raceway Park announces new manager, tentative schedule

NASCAR Camping World Series driver Rick Crawford has taken over management of Montana Raceway Park, in Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Forest Service publishes Regional Year in Review

The U.S. Forest Service’s Northern Region has released its 2012 Year in Review, showcasing forest and grassland successes, partnerships and research activities across northern Idaho, Montana and North Dakota and northwestern South Dakota.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Forest Service publishes Regional Year in Review

The U.S. Forest Service’s Northern Region has released its 2012 Year in Review, showcasing forest and grassland successes, partnerships and research activities across northern Idaho, Montana and North Dakota and northwestern South Dakota.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Raceway Park announces new manager, tentative schedule

NASCAR Camping World Series driver Rick Crawford has taken over management of Montana Raceway Park, in Kalispell.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

GSC music scholarships available for local students

The Glacier Symphony and Chorale’s annual Scholarship Program for Young Musicians is accepting applications from student musicians on a tight budget who are looking to expand their music education.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

GNP concession deadline extended to April 2

The deadline for submitting a proposal for the concession contract to provide lodging, food and beverage, retail and other visitor services at Glacier National Park has been extended to April 2.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Raceway Park announces new manager, tentative schedule

NASCAR Camping World Series driver Rick Crawford has taken over management of Montana Raceway Park, in Kalispell.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

GSC music scholarships available for local students

The Glacier Symphony and Chorale’s annual Scholarship Program for Young Musicians is accepting applications from student musicians on a tight budget who are looking to expand their music education.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bowhunter courses scheduled

Bowhunter education courses have been scheduled in Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Libby.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Artist-Wilderness-Connection program deadline approaches

Artists looking for some solitude and a place to create that’s bursting with inspirational natural beauty have until Feb. 28 to apply for the 2013 Artist-Wilderness-Connection Program.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

GNP concession deadline extended to April 2

The deadline for submitting a proposal for the concession contract to provide lodging, food and beverage, retail and other visitor services at Glacier National Park has been extended to April 2.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Feb. 20 Law Roundup

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Creston Hatchery Road property after receiving a report of a skinny hunting dog with its mouth wrapped shut with masking tape. The tape was taken off the dog’s muzzle, revealing no injuries underneath. A notice was left for the owner to contact …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park getting money for new buses

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood was in Apgar Monday to announce that Glacier National Park will receive a $250,000 grant to purchase new buses for the park’s free shuttle system.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

FVCC nursing center construction on schedule

The Flathead Valley Community College reports that construction of its new nursing center is on schedule and expected to be complete in March.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

FVCC nursing center construction on schedule

The Flathead Valley Community College reports that construction of its new nursing center is on schedule and expected to be complete in March.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

FVCC nursing center construction on schedule

The Flathead Valley Community College reports that construction of its new nursing center is on schedule and expected to be complete in March.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Natural art exhibit coming to Hockaday

Works of arts made from natural elements will be the theme at the Hockaday Museum of Art’s next exhibit, “Of the Earth,” which opens Feb. 28. The exhibit includes 11 well-known artists from Montana and all over the United States with art created from natural elements such as metal, paper, …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Natural art exhibit coming to Hockaday

Works of arts made from natural elements will be the theme at the Hockaday Museum of Art’s next exhibit, “Of the Earth,” which opens Feb. 28. The exhibit includes 11 well-known artists from Montana and all over the United States with art created from natural elements such as metal, paper, …

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Natural art exhibit coming to Hockaday

Works of arts made from natural elements will be the theme at the Hockaday Museum of Art’s next exhibit, “Of the Earth,” which opens Feb. 28. The exhibit includes 11 well-known artists from Montana and all over the United States with art created from natural elements such as metal, paper, …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

GSC music scholarships available for local students

The Glacier Symphony and Chorale’s annual Scholarship Program for Young Musicians is accepting applications from student musicians on a tight budget who are looking to expand their music education.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

GSC music scholarships available for local students

The Glacier Symphony and Chorale’s annual Scholarship Program for Young Musicians is accepting applications from student musicians on a tight budget who are looking to expand their music education.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

GSC music scholarships available for local students

The Glacier Symphony and Chorale’s annual Scholarship Program for Young Musicians is accepting applications from student musicians on a tight budget who are looking to expand their music education.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Raceway Park announces new manager, tentative schedule

NASCAR Camping World Series driver Rick Crawford has taken over management of Montana Raceway Park, in Kalispell.

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Raceway Park announces new manager, tentative schedule

NASCAR Camping World Series driver Rick Crawford has taken over management of Montana Raceway Park, in Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Raceway Park announces new manager, tentative schedule

NASCAR Camping World Series driver Rick Crawford has taken over management of Montana Raceway Park, in Kalispell.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ravenwood summer camp registration opens

F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Company will again be hosting Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center day camps this summer on its forest lands between Columbia Falls and Whitefish. The center will also host camps in Bigfork and Kila this summer to round out offerings in the valley.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ravenwood summer camp registration opens

F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Company will again be hosting Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center day camps this summer on its forest lands between Columbia Falls and Whitefish. The center will also host camps in Bigfork and Kila this summer to round out offerings in the valley.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ravenwood summer camp registration opens

F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Company will again be hosting Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center day camps this summer on its forest lands between Columbia Falls and Whitefish. The center will also host camps in Bigfork and Kila this summer to round out offerings in the valley.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside boat building workshop seeks tools

The Montana Wooden Boat Foundation, a local non-profit organization headquartered in Lakeside, is seeking donations of gently used electric and hand-powered hand tools for its new Wood Boat Building Center.

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Lakeside boat building workshop seeks tools

The Montana Wooden Boat Foundation, a local non-profit organization headquartered in Lakeside, is seeking donations of gently used electric and hand-powered hand tools for its new Wood Boat Building Center.

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Lakeside boat building workshop seeks tools

The Montana Wooden Boat Foundation, a local non-profit organization headquartered in Lakeside, is seeking donations of gently used electric and hand-powered hand tools for its new Wood Boat Building Center.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Trophy horn and antler sizes smaller than a century ago

The size of antlers and horns in 25 trophy categories of big game in North America have declined over the past 108 years, according to data analyzed by a team of scientists including University of Montana Boone and Crockett Professor of Wildlife Conservation Paul Krausman.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Internet upgrades coming to St. Mary

Glacier National Park’s St. Mary area will have broadband Internet access via a new microwave radio antenna tower.

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Trophy horn and antler sizes smaller than a century ago

The size of antlers and horns in 25 trophy categories of big game in North America have declined over the past 108 years, according to data analyzed by a team of scientists including University of Montana Boone and Crockett Professor of Wildlife Conservation Paul Krausman.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Condon fire options to be discussed

The Swan Lake Ranger District is hosting an informational meeting to discuss potential actions in the 2012 Condon Mountain Fire burn area on Feb. 20.

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Winter Trails Day rescheduled

Winter Trails Day at the Swan Ecosystem Center will be back for a second round on Feb. 23 because nearly half of the original group of snowshoers were unable to make the original date due to weather related reasons on Jan. 12.

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Blacktail youth skiers take on Red Lodge and Lone Peak

Blacktail skier Rayce Neill’s skills on the slopes brought him to the podium after placing sixth at the Red Lodge Mountain’s YSL Slalom races on Feb. 2-3.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Montana's snowpack falls for month of February

Snowpack finished January down slightly at 96 percent of median compared to 103 percent of median on Jan. 1, according to snow survey data from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Increased fees and reservations proposed at Many Glacier

Campers at Glacier National Park’s Many Glacier Campground could face an increased nightly fee and the site could allow some reservations to give visitors the peace of mind in knowing they have a camping site available upon arrival.

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Daines wants budget balanced in 10 years or no pay for Congress

Montana Congressman Steve Daines, R-Bozeman, introduced his first piece of legislation last week, the Balanced Budget Accountability Act.

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Condon fire options to be discussed

The Swan Lake Ranger District is hosting an informational meeting to discuss potential actions in the 2012 Condon Mountain Fire burn area on Feb. 20.

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Trophy horn and antler sizes smaller than a century ago