PTA supports projects through grants

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

PTA supports projects through grants

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

PTA supports projects through grants

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Groups prepare for floods

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Groups prepare for floods

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Groups prepare for floods

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Nordic club trails see increased use

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Nordic club trails see increased use

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Nordic club trails see increased use

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Nuns and wine: Players open new show

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Nuns and wine: Players open new show

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Nuns and wine: Players open new show

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Song pays tribute to Bigfork at Cowabunga

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Song pays tribute to Bigfork at Cowabunga

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Song pays tribute to Bigfork at Cowabunga

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Deadline nears on QRU hall fundraising campaign

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Cowabunga hits Bigfork stage

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Deadline nears on QRU hall fundraising campaign

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Cowabunga hits Bigfork stage

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Cowabunga hits Bigfork stage

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Deadline nears on QRU hall fundraising campaign

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Clock exhibit on display at museum

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Clock exhibit on display at museum

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Clock exhibit on display at museum

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools face budget deficit

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools face budget deficit

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

SMS students show off skills in science fair

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

SMS students show off skills in science fair

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

SMS students show off skills in science fair

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools face budget deficit

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

SMS students explore potential careers

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SMS students explore potential careers

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SMS students explore potential careers

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Community Players' 'Blithe Spirit' takes Bigfork stage

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Community Players' 'Blithe Spirit' takes Bigfork stage

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Community Players' 'Blithe Spirit' takes Bigfork stage

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Workshop snagged for Lakeside tennis courts

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Workshop snagged for Lakeside tennis courts

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Workshop snagged for Lakeside tennis courts

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Chamber launches website redesign

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Chamber launches website redesign

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Chamber launches website redesign

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Clothing sought for injured soldiers

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Clothing sought for injured soldiers

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Clothing sought for injured soldiers

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Assistance offered for filing FAFSA forms

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Assistance offered for filing FAFSA forms

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Assistance offered for filing FAFSA forms

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire Department enacts crash fees

The Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department is working to get the word out that Polson’s district isn’t the only one to start charging fees for response to motor-vehicle accidents.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire Department enacts crash fees

The Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department is working to get the word out that Polson’s district isn’t the only one to start charging fees for response to motor-vehicle accidents.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire Department enacts crash fees

The Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department is working to get the word out that Polson’s district isn’t the only one to start charging fees for response to motor-vehicle accidents.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lerum turns love for beads, rings into hobby

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Lerum turns love for beads, rings into hobby

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Lerum turns love for beads, rings into hobby

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Get to know Bigfork: Santa Claus

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Get to know Bigfork: Santa Claus

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Get to know Bigfork: Santa Claus

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Efforts continue to raise funds for Sliter Park memorial project

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Efforts continue to raise funds for Sliter Park memorial project

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Efforts continue to raise funds for Sliter Park memorial project

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Bigfork gets new fire grant

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Bigfork gets new fire grant

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Bigfork gets new fire grant

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Shop to support schools at Holidayfest

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Shop to support schools at Holidayfest

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Shop to support schools at Holidayfest

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

QRU holds open house for work on new facility

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

QRU holds open house for work on new facility

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

QRU holds open house for work on new facility

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Demand jumps for school meal help

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Demand jumps for school meal help

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Demand jumps for school meal help

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Classes bring flavor to cooking in Lakeside

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Classes bring flavor to cooking in Lakeside

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Classes bring flavor to cooking in Lakeside

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Food bank gathers gifts for local kids

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Food bank gathers gifts for local kids

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Food bank gathers gifts for local kids

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Letter from the editor: Plenty of thanks to give this week

Despite the frigid temperatures and piles of snow, Bigfork residents have a lot to be thankful for these days, especially for the abundance of community pride shared throughout the past week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

School district adopts new notification system

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

School district adopts new notification system

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Letter from the editor: Plenty of thanks to give this week

Despite the frigid temperatures and piles of snow, Bigfork residents have a lot to be thankful for these days, especially for the abundance of community pride shared throughout the past week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Letter from the editor: Plenty of thanks to give this week

Despite the frigid temperatures and piles of snow, Bigfork residents have a lot to be thankful for these days, especially for the abundance of community pride shared throughout the past week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

School district adopts new notification system

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Las Vegas magic show on stage

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Las Vegas magic show on stage

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Las Vegas magic show on stage

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Food pantry gets support boost to help meet demands

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Food pantry gets support boost to help meet demands

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Food pantry gets support boost to help meet demands

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Group to preserve Somers history

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Group to preserve Somers history

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Group to preserve Somers history

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

'The Butler Did It' in new BPCT show

As the saying goes, it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt and that’s particularly true in the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre’s production of “The Butler Did It, Singing.”

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

'The Butler Did It' in new BPCT show

As the saying goes, it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt and that’s particularly true in the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre’s production of “The Butler Did It, Singing.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

'The Butler Did It' in new BPCT show

As the saying goes, it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt and that’s particularly true in the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre’s production of “The Butler Did It, Singing.”

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

BLUAC denies height variance for Bay Villas

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee voted 4-1 to recommend the denial of a request for a variance to exceed the height restrictions on a proposed four-plex in downtown Bigfork at its meeting Thursday, Oct. 28.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

BLUAC denies height variance for Bay Villas

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee voted 4-1 to recommend the denial of a request for a variance to exceed the height restrictions on a proposed four-plex in downtown Bigfork at its meeting Thursday, Oct. 28.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

BLUAC denies height variance for Bay Villas

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee voted 4-1 to recommend the denial of a request for a variance to exceed the height restrictions on a proposed four-plex in downtown Bigfork at its meeting Thursday, Oct. 28.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

School district recognized for healthy meals

Those who eat in the lunchrooms in the Somers-Lakeside School District have known for some time that the meals are “delicious and nutritious,” but after last week the whole state knows — now that the district has received the Healthier Montana Menu Challenge award.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

School district recognized for healthy meals

Those who eat in the lunchrooms in the Somers-Lakeside School District have known for some time that the meals are “delicious and nutritious,” but after last week the whole state knows — now that the district has received the Healthier Montana Menu Challenge award.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

School district recognized for healthy meals

Those who eat in the lunchrooms in the Somers-Lakeside School District have known for some time that the meals are “delicious and nutritious,” but after last week the whole state knows — now that the district has received the Healthier Montana Menu Challenge award.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mother-son team creates costumes

Cleopatra’s robes, witches’ hats, flapper dresses and an outfit only fit for a sultan occupy the closets and living space of a mother-son team that’s gearing up for its busiest time of the year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mother-son team creates costumes

Cleopatra’s robes, witches’ hats, flapper dresses and an outfit only fit for a sultan occupy the closets and living space of a mother-son team that’s gearing up for its busiest time of the year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mother-son team creates costumes

Cleopatra’s robes, witches’ hats, flapper dresses and an outfit only fit for a sultan occupy the closets and living space of a mother-son team that’s gearing up for its busiest time of the year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

SMS launches prevention program

Somers Middle School will kick off it’s new bullying prevention program with public assemblies Friday, Oct. 20, at the end of Red Ribbon Week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

SMS launches prevention program

Somers Middle School will kick off it’s new bullying prevention program with public assemblies Friday, Oct. 20, at the end of Red Ribbon Week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

SMS launches prevention program

Somers Middle School will kick off it’s new bullying prevention program with public assemblies Friday, Oct. 20, at the end of Red Ribbon Week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Get to know: Shauney Haveman

It’s hard to find a single phrase to describe Shauney Haveman, a local woman of diverse interests and talents.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Get to know: Shauney Haveman

It’s hard to find a single phrase to describe Shauney Haveman, a local woman of diverse interests and talents.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Get to know: Shauney Haveman

It’s hard to find a single phrase to describe Shauney Haveman, a local woman of diverse interests and talents.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Community Players open 'Don't Drink the Water'

The Bigfork Community Players will kick off their season with “Don’t Drink the Water,” opening Friday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Community Players open 'Don't Drink the Water'

The Bigfork Community Players will kick off their season with “Don’t Drink the Water,” opening Friday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Community Players open 'Don't Drink the Water'

The Bigfork Community Players will kick off their season with “Don’t Drink the Water,” opening Friday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

District looks at possible renovations

Bigfork schools are looking at several facilities-related projects over the coming months after being encouraged to spend the nearly $100,000 in their flexibility funds prior to this winter’s session of the Montana Legislature.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

District looks at possible renovations

Bigfork schools are looking at several facilities-related projects over the coming months after being encouraged to spend the nearly $100,000 in their flexibility funds prior to this winter’s session of the Montana Legislature.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

District looks at possible renovations

Bigfork schools are looking at several facilities-related projects over the coming months after being encouraged to spend the nearly $100,000 in their flexibility funds prior to this winter’s session of the Montana Legislature.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Commissioners approve plan

The Flathead County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution of intent to adopt the revised Lakeside Neighborhood Plan on Thursday, nearly three years since work on the project began.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Commissioners approve plan

The Flathead County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution of intent to adopt the revised Lakeside Neighborhood Plan on Thursday, nearly three years since work on the project began.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Commissioners approve plan

The Flathead County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution of intent to adopt the revised Lakeside Neighborhood Plan on Thursday, nearly three years since work on the project began.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Steering Committee pulls back to annual meetings

Bigfork Steering Committee members decided to shrink back operations to only an annual meeting last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Steering Committee pulls back to annual meetings

Bigfork Steering Committee members decided to shrink back operations to only an annual meeting last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Steering Committee pulls back to annual meetings

Bigfork Steering Committee members decided to shrink back operations to only an annual meeting last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New class puts students in the field

Pulling on waders and wandering through the wetlands of the Flathead Lake Waterfowl Production Area to count plants doesn’t sound like a typical class, but it’s normal for students in Bigfork High School’s new applied environmental science course.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New class puts students in the field

Pulling on waders and wandering through the wetlands of the Flathead Lake Waterfowl Production Area to count plants doesn’t sound like a typical class, but it’s normal for students in Bigfork High School’s new applied environmental science course.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New class puts students in the field

Pulling on waders and wandering through the wetlands of the Flathead Lake Waterfowl Production Area to count plants doesn’t sound like a typical class, but it’s normal for students in Bigfork High School’s new applied environmental science course.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Courts open for play

The new tennis courts in Ben Williams Park in Lakeside are officially open to the public.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Courts open for play

The new tennis courts in Ben Williams Park in Lakeside are officially open to the public.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Courts open for play

The new tennis courts in Ben Williams Park in Lakeside are officially open to the public.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

FOBF co-founder passes

The co-founder of the Friends of Bigfork Fire Department died Oct. 3.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

FOBF co-founder passes

The co-founder of the Friends of Bigfork Fire Department died Oct. 3.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

FOBF co-founder passes

The co-founder of the Friends of Bigfork Fire Department died Oct. 3.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Council votes in favor of zoning

The Lakeside Community Council unanimously recommended approval of an application to create a zoning district in the Lakeside Boulevard North area at its meeting last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Council votes in favor of zoning

The Lakeside Community Council unanimously recommended approval of an application to create a zoning district in the Lakeside Boulevard North area at its meeting last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Council votes in favor of zoning

The Lakeside Community Council unanimously recommended approval of an application to create a zoning district in the Lakeside Boulevard North area at its meeting last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Former Montessori building to become church

The big red building on North Somers Road is under new ownership.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Former Montessori building to become church

The big red building on North Somers Road is under new ownership.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Former Montessori building to become church

The big red building on North Somers Road is under new ownership.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Trailer full of straw catches fire

Bigfork resident Les Potts was driving south on Montana Highway 35 just north of McCaffery Road on Friday morning when he suddenly noticed something abnormal behind him — the straw in the 30-foot trailer he was pulling had caught fire.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Trailer full of straw catches fire

Bigfork resident Les Potts was driving south on Montana Highway 35 just north of McCaffery Road on Friday morning when he suddenly noticed something abnormal behind him — the straw in the 30-foot trailer he was pulling had caught fire.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Trailer full of straw catches fire

Bigfork resident Les Potts was driving south on Montana Highway 35 just north of McCaffery Road on Friday morning when he suddenly noticed something abnormal behind him — the straw in the 30-foot trailer he was pulling had caught fire.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Break out the spoons for Tamarack Time!

Bigfork is preparing to celebrate the harvest with a literal smorgasbord this Saturday, Oct. 9, in the Village.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Break out the spoons for Tamarack Time!

Bigfork is preparing to celebrate the harvest with a literal smorgasbord this Saturday, Oct. 9, in the Village.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Break out the spoons for Tamarack Time!

Bigfork is preparing to celebrate the harvest with a literal smorgasbord this Saturday, Oct. 9, in the Village.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Foundation launches first winter season

The Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts will kick off its

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Foundation launches first winter season

The Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts will kick off its

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Foundation launches first winter season

The Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts will kick off its

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Group working to build memorials at Sliter Park

A group of community members is working to revitalize the Sliter Park area in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Group working to build memorials at Sliter Park

A group of community members is working to revitalize the Sliter Park area in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Retention a challenge for volunteer departments

It's a bemoaned fact at many fire departments across the United States — the number of volunteers is shrinking and turnover is high.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

QRU building moving forward

The Lakeside Quick Response Unit is working to get its new ambulance hall and community meeting place secured for the winter.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Retention a challenge for volunteer departments

It's a bemoaned fact at many fire departments across the United States — the number of volunteers is shrinking and turnover is high.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

QRU building moving forward

The Lakeside Quick Response Unit is working to get its new ambulance hall and community meeting place secured for the winter.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

QRU building moving forward

The Lakeside Quick Response Unit is working to get its new ambulance hall and community meeting place secured for the winter.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Retention a challenge for volunteer departments

It's a bemoaned fact at many fire departments across the United States — the number of volunteers is shrinking and turnover is high.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside gains gallery for fine art displays

A new place for art in Lakeside opened earlier this month.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside gains gallery for fine art displays

A new place for art in Lakeside opened earlier this month.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside gains gallery for fine art displays

A new place for art in Lakeside opened earlier this month.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

New logo for Bigfork revealed

The new logo for Bigfork was unveiled Wednesday morning, another step forward in an ongoing effort to brand the community.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside gains gallery for fine art displays

A new place for art in Lakeside opened earlier this month.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

BPCT opens 10th season

Annie Janson, a recognized face on the Village's stage after three summers as an actress with the Bigfork Summer Playhouse, has taken a turn in the director's chair for the Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre's production of "Narnia," which opens its 10th-anniversary season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Planning board passes plan

The revised Lakeside Neighborhood Plan cleared another hurdle last week as it was recommended for approval by the Flathead County Planning Board in a 4-2 vote.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

BPCT opens 10th season

Annie Janson, a recognized face on the Village's stage after three summers as an actress with the Bigfork Summer Playhouse, has taken a turn in the director's chair for the Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre's production of "Narnia," which opens its 10th-anniversary season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

New logo for Bigfork revealed

The new logo for Bigfork was unveiled Wednesday morning, another step forward in an ongoing effort to brand the community.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Planning board passes plan

The revised Lakeside Neighborhood Plan cleared another hurdle last week as it was recommended for approval by the Flathead County Planning Board in a 4-2 vote.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside gains gallery for fine art displays

A new place for art in Lakeside opened earlier this month.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Planning board passes plan

The revised Lakeside Neighborhood Plan cleared another hurdle last week as it was recommended for approval by the Flathead County Planning Board in a 4-2 vote.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

BPCT opens 10th season

Annie Janson, a recognized face on the Village's stage after three summers as an actress with the Bigfork Summer Playhouse, has taken a turn in the director's chair for the Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre's production of "Narnia," which opens its 10th-anniversary season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

New logo for Bigfork revealed

The new logo for Bigfork was unveiled Wednesday morning, another step forward in an ongoing effort to brand the community.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside gains gallery for fine art displays

A new place for art in Lakeside opened earlier this month.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

10th annual CFBB auction raises about $28,000

Residents crowded into the Garden Bar last week for some libations and a chance to give back to the Village.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Fuel tanker trailer tips

Bigfork narrowly avoided what could have been a tragic accident Friday morning.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

10th annual CFBB auction raises about $28,000

Residents crowded into the Garden Bar last week for some libations and a chance to give back to the Village.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Becky Mattson

A few years ago, long-time Lakeside resident Becky Mattson sat on a swing at Wayfarers State Park near Bigfork and wondered out loud to family why there wasn't anything similar in her community — where children could swim and play.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

LEAP program garners recognition

Bigfork's LEAP after-school program got a little added recognition to mark its fifth year of operation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside dedicates new park

Local residents, government officials and students came out to Volunteer Park in the rain Thursday, Sept. 9, to say "thank you" to residents Bruce Ennis and Margaret Davis.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside dedicates new park

Local residents, government officials and students came out to Volunteer Park in the rain Thursday, Sept. 9, to say "thank you" to residents Bruce Ennis and Margaret Davis.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Fuel tanker trailer tips

Bigfork narrowly avoided what could have been a tragic accident Friday morning.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside dedicates new park

Local residents, government officials and students came out to Volunteer Park in the rain Thursday, Sept. 9, to say "thank you" to residents Bruce Ennis and Margaret Davis.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Fuel tanker trailer tips

Bigfork narrowly avoided what could have been a tragic accident Friday morning.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Becky Mattson

A few years ago, long-time Lakeside resident Becky Mattson sat on a swing at Wayfarers State Park near Bigfork and wondered out loud to family why there wasn't anything similar in her community — where children could swim and play.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

LEAP program garners recognition

Bigfork's LEAP after-school program got a little added recognition to mark its fifth year of operation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Becky Mattson

A few years ago, long-time Lakeside resident Becky Mattson sat on a swing at Wayfarers State Park near Bigfork and wondered out loud to family why there wasn't anything similar in her community — where children could swim and play.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

10th annual CFBB auction raises about $28,000

Residents crowded into the Garden Bar last week for some libations and a chance to give back to the Village.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

LEAP program garners recognition

Bigfork's LEAP after-school program got a little added recognition to mark its fifth year of operation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Annual fire fundraiser held this Friday

The Friends of Bigfork Fire Department will host its fourth annual Brats, Burgers and Band fundraising event at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at the Harbor Village Pavilion.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Students head back to school

Bigfork students returned to the school Tuesday, Sept. 7, to a number of facility and technology upgrades completed over the summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Students head back to school

Bigfork students returned to the school Tuesday, Sept. 7, to a number of facility and technology upgrades completed over the summer.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Dayton celebrates 100th birthday

There's some debate over how many candles should be on the cake, but either way this weekend marks a big birthday for the community of Dayton.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Annual fire fundraiser held this Friday

The Friends of Bigfork Fire Department will host its fourth annual Brats, Burgers and Band fundraising event at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at the Harbor Village Pavilion.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Students head back to school

Bigfork students returned to the school Tuesday, Sept. 7, to a number of facility and technology upgrades completed over the summer.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Dayton celebrates 100th birthday

There's some debate over how many candles should be on the cake, but either way this weekend marks a big birthday for the community of Dayton.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Annual fire fundraiser held this Friday

The Friends of Bigfork Fire Department will host its fourth annual Brats, Burgers and Band fundraising event at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at the Harbor Village Pavilion.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Dayton celebrates 100th birthday

There's some debate over how many candles should be on the cake, but either way this weekend marks a big birthday for the community of Dayton.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Swan River School students return to the classroom

Students are settling into their classrooms at Swan River School today after starting school Wednesday and may have already noticed several new additions this year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Somers couple seeks help in building house for injured veteran

A set of concerned parents in Somers is seeking help from the community to provide housing for a veteran of the Iraq War and his family.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Somers couple seeks help in building house for injured veteran

A set of concerned parents in Somers is seeking help from the community to provide housing for a veteran of the Iraq War and his family.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Get ready to rumble: Annual car show set for Sunday

Residents and visitors alike should get ready to rumble this weekend as the Village hosts its third annual Rumble in the Bay car show.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Somers couple seeks help in building house for injured veteran

A set of concerned parents in Somers is seeking help from the community to provide housing for a veteran of the Iraq War and his family.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Swan River School students return to the classroom

Students are settling into their classrooms at Swan River School today after starting school Wednesday and may have already noticed several new additions this year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Swan River School students return to the classroom

Students are settling into their classrooms at Swan River School today after starting school Wednesday and may have already noticed several new additions this year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Get ready to rumble: Annual car show set for Sunday

Residents and visitors alike should get ready to rumble this weekend as the Village hosts its third annual Rumble in the Bay car show.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Get ready to rumble: Annual car show set for Sunday

Residents and visitors alike should get ready to rumble this weekend as the Village hosts its third annual Rumble in the Bay car show.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools miss AYP

For the second year in a row, Bigfork High School failed to make adequate yearly progress, a measurement of the school's headway in meeting goals from the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

School begins this Monday

It's that time already — Somers and Lakeside children will head back to school Monday, Aug. 30. Here are some details parents and students will need to know as they prepare for the first day.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swan River trail project funded

The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward part of a walk and bike trail project along Swan River Road in Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

School begins this Monday

It's that time already — Somers and Lakeside children will head back to school Monday, Aug. 30. Here are some details parents and students will need to know as they prepare for the first day.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools miss AYP

For the second year in a row, Bigfork High School failed to make adequate yearly progress, a measurement of the school's headway in meeting goals from the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swan River trail project funded

The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward part of a walk and bike trail project along Swan River Road in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Guitar festival kicks off

Starting Sunday, Bigfork will play host to some of the biggest names in guitar for a week-long workshop put on by the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Guitar festival kicks off

Starting Sunday, Bigfork will play host to some of the biggest names in guitar for a week-long workshop put on by the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stormwater project open to bids

The construction contract for the Bigfork Stormwater Project on Grand Drive is officially open for bidding following the Flathead County commissioner's approval of the final design engineering .

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stormwater project open to bids

The construction contract for the Bigfork Stormwater Project on Grand Drive is officially open for bidding following the Flathead County commissioner's approval of the final design engineering .

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stormwater project open to bids

The construction contract for the Bigfork Stormwater Project on Grand Drive is officially open for bidding following the Flathead County commissioner's approval of the final design engineering .

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

'Tom Foolery' opens at playhouse tonight

Andy Meyers has become a well-known face with the Bigfork Summer Playhouse over the past several years, but today will be the debut of the full-blown playhouse show he's directed.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swan River trail project funded

The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward part of a walk and bike trail project along Swan River Road in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

School begins this Monday

It's that time already — Somers and Lakeside children will head back to school Monday, Aug. 30. Here are some details parents and students will need to know as they prepare for the first day.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

'Tom Foolery' opens at playhouse tonight

Andy Meyers has become a well-known face with the Bigfork Summer Playhouse over the past several years, but today will be the debut of the full-blown playhouse show he's directed.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Guitar festival kicks off

Starting Sunday, Bigfork will play host to some of the biggest names in guitar for a week-long workshop put on by the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools miss AYP

For the second year in a row, Bigfork High School failed to make adequate yearly progress, a measurement of the school's headway in meeting goals from the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

'Tom Foolery' opens at playhouse tonight

Andy Meyers has become a well-known face with the Bigfork Summer Playhouse over the past several years, but today will be the debut of the full-blown playhouse show he's directed.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Hatchery building planned

It's been more than 30 years in the works, but construction may soon be underway to utilize a fish hatchery site near Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Local boys hone talents at BSP

Three local boys got the chance to join the professional company this season at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Boat society to give back

Boat enthusiasts are gearing up for the fifth annual Antique and Classic Boat Show this weekend in Lakeside, but this year's event also marks the beginning of a new endeavor for the boat society that hosts the event.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Boat society to give back

Boat enthusiasts are gearing up for the fifth annual Antique and Classic Boat Show this weekend in Lakeside, but this year's event also marks the beginning of a new endeavor for the boat society that hosts the event.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Local boys hone talents at BSP

Three local boys got the chance to join the professional company this season at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swan River trail project funded

The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward part of a walk and bike trail project along Swan River Road in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools finalize budgets

After months of work and some tough decisions, schools in the Bigfork area have finalized their 2010-11 budgets.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools finalize budgets

After months of work and some tough decisions, schools in the Bigfork area have finalized their 2010-11 budgets.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Hatchery building planned

It's been more than 30 years in the works, but construction may soon be underway to utilize a fish hatchery site near Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swan River trail project funded

The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward part of a walk and bike trail project along Swan River Road in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Local boys hone talents at BSP

Three local boys got the chance to join the professional company this season at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Hatchery building planned

It's been more than 30 years in the works, but construction may soon be underway to utilize a fish hatchery site near Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swan River trail project funded

The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward part of a walk and bike trail project along Swan River Road in Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools finalize budgets

After months of work and some tough decisions, schools in the Bigfork area have finalized their 2010-11 budgets.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Boat society to give back

Boat enthusiasts are gearing up for the fifth annual Antique and Classic Boat Show this weekend in Lakeside, but this year's event also marks the beginning of a new endeavor for the boat society that hosts the event.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swan River trail project funded

The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward part of a walk and bike trail project along Swan River Road in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Blacktail trail project gains funding

The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward a walk and bike trail project along Blacktail Road in Lakeside.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools finalize budgets

After months of work and some tough decisions, schools in the Bigfork area have finalized their 2010-11 budgets.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Blacktail trail project gains funding

The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward a walk and bike trail project along Blacktail Road in Lakeside.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Blacktail trail project gains funding

The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward a walk and bike trail project along Blacktail Road in Lakeside.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swan River trail project funded

The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward part of a walk and bike trail project along Swan River Road in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools finalize budgets

After months of work and some tough decisions, schools in the Bigfork area have finalized their 2010-11 budgets.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

U.S. Navy shipmates reunite after 54 years

Even though it had been 54 years since he'd last seen him, it didn't take Gus Gutman but a minute after he walked off a plane at Glacier Park International Airport a few weeks ago to recognize Ferndale's Phil Reed.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

U.S. Navy shipmates reunite after 54 years

Even though it had been 54 years since he'd last seen him, it didn't take Gus Gutman but a minute after he walked off a plane at Glacier Park International Airport a few weeks ago to recognize Ferndale's Phil Reed.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

U.S. Navy shipmates reunite after 54 years

Even though it had been 54 years since he'd last seen him, it didn't take Gus Gutman but a minute after he walked off a plane at Glacier Park International Airport a few weeks ago to recognize Ferndale's Phil Reed.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swan River trail project funded

The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward part of a walk and bike trail project along Swan River Road in Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools finalize budgets

After months of work and some tough decisions, schools in the Bigfork area have finalized their 2010-11 budgets.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

32nd Festival of the Arts hits the streets

Crowds of people will fill Bigfork this weekend for the 32nd annual Festival of the Arts.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Residents help develop policies for Swan Lake access

Swan Lake residents may have reached a compromise Friday on a 25-foot lake access that's recently been controversial.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside Community Council makes revisions to by-laws

The Lakeside Community Council unanimously adopted a number of revisions to its by-laws at its meeting last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

School gains support from specialists

As the time draws near to head back to school, one West Shore resident is busy talking to friends and acquaintances to try to make a difference for Dayton students this year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside Community Council makes revisions to by-laws

The Lakeside Community Council unanimously adopted a number of revisions to its by-laws at its meeting last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

School gains support from specialists

As the time draws near to head back to school, one West Shore resident is busy talking to friends and acquaintances to try to make a difference for Dayton students this year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Model T Ford tour to stop in Bigfork

Next week Bigfork, as well as the rest of Northwestern Montana, will feel like a step back in time to the early 20th century.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Residents help develop policies for Swan Lake access

Swan Lake residents may have reached a compromise Friday on a 25-foot lake access that's recently been controversial.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Model T Ford tour to stop in Bigfork

Next week Bigfork, as well as the rest of Northwestern Montana, will feel like a step back in time to the early 20th century.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Residents help develop policies for Swan Lake access

Swan Lake residents may have reached a compromise Friday on a 25-foot lake access that's recently been controversial.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

32nd Festival of the Arts hits the streets

Crowds of people will fill Bigfork this weekend for the 32nd annual Festival of the Arts.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

School gains support from specialists

As the time draws near to head back to school, one West Shore resident is busy talking to friends and acquaintances to try to make a difference for Dayton students this year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

32nd Festival of the Arts hits the streets

Crowds of people will fill Bigfork this weekend for the 32nd annual Festival of the Arts.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Model T Ford tour to stop in Bigfork

Next week Bigfork, as well as the rest of Northwestern Montana, will feel like a step back in time to the early 20th century.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside Community Council makes revisions to by-laws

The Lakeside Community Council unanimously adopted a number of revisions to its by-laws at its meeting last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Flathead cherries: Better late than never

LAKE COUNTY - Flathead cherries are just starting to come off the trees, and even though they are late, for growers it's a sign of a solid year.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Expectations high for cherry crop

Flathead cherries are just starting to come off the trees, and even though they are late, for growers, it's a sign of a solid year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Residents help develop policies for Swan Lake access

Swan Lake residents may have reached a compromise Friday on a 25-foot lake access that's recently been controversial.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Residents help develop policies for Swan Lake access

Swan Lake residents may have reached a compromise Friday on a 25-foot lake access that's recently been controversial.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Local cherry harvest comes late

Flathead cherries are just starting to come off the trees, and even though they are late, for growers, it's a sign of a solid year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Local cherry harvest comes late

Flathead cherries are just starting to come off the trees, and even though they are late, for growers, it's a sign of a solid year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Expectations high for cherry crop

Flathead cherries are just starting to come off the trees, and even though they are late, for growers, it's a sign of a solid year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swan Lake access gets surveyed

Lake County Commissioners are hoping a meeting Friday with the Swan Lake community will help quell an at times heated controversy over a public access to the lake.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Model T Ford tour to stop in Bigfork

Next week Bigfork, as well as the rest of Northwestern Montana, will feel like a step back in time to the early 20th century.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swan Lake access gets surveyed

Lake County Commissioners are hoping a meeting Friday with the Swan Lake community will help quell an at times heated controversy over a public access to the lake.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Local cherry harvest comes late

Flathead cherries are just starting to come off the trees, and even though they are late, for growers, it's a sign of a solid year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Benefit Revue raises funds for arts scholarships

Attendees at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse's Benefit Revue on Sunday experienced a bit of "Christmas in July" and supported the students who have spent the summer working the Village's stage.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swan Lake access gets surveyed

Lake County Commissioners are hoping a meeting Friday with the Swan Lake community will help quell an at times heated controversy over a public access to the lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Benefit Revue raises funds for arts scholarships

Attendees at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse's Benefit Revue on Sunday experienced a bit of "Christmas in July" and supported the students who have spent the summer working the Village's stage.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Model T Ford tour to stop in Bigfork

Next week Bigfork, as well as the rest of Northwestern Montana, will feel like a step back in time to the early 20th century.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Expectations high for cherry crop

Flathead cherries are just starting to come off the trees, and even though they are late, for growers, it's a sign of a solid year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Residents help develop policies for Swan Lake access

Swan Lake residents may have reached a compromise Friday on a 25-foot lake access that's recently been controversial.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Model T Ford tour to stop in Bigfork

Next week Bigfork, as well as the rest of Northwestern Montana, will feel like a step back in time to the early 20th century.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Benefit Revue raises funds for arts scholarships

Attendees at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse's Benefit Revue on Sunday experienced a bit of "Christmas in July" and supported the students who have spent the summer working the Village's stage.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Company hopes to salvage sunken logs

SOMERS - Some of the North Shore's long-time residents may recall the days when logs were floated down the Flathead River into Somers Bay.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Local works to make a difference for world's kids

When Bigfork area resident Natalie Burggraf travels abroad, she doesn't look for a nice beach resort where she can go relax. Instead, her criteria is poverty.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Healers come to Bigfork

In another week, Bigfork will play host to a one-of-a-kind event aimed to share and preserve ancient rituals and healing ceremonies of the world's indigenous cultures.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Barbecue heats up Sunday

Residents of Rollins are busy this week preparing for one of the premier social events of the summer for the West Shore.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

LEAP faces funding challenges

The start of LEAP's after-school program is still more than a month away, but the program's board is getting anxious about whether it will have the funding to sustain this community staple.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Barbecue heats up Sunday

Residents of Rollins are busy this week preparing for one of the premier social events of the summer for the West Shore.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ambulance and fire join

It's official — Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department is now providing the Village's emergency medical service.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Local works to make a difference for world's kids

When Bigfork area resident Natalie Burggraf travels abroad, she doesn't look for a nice beach resort where she can go relax. Instead, her criteria is poverty.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Local works to make a difference for world's kids

When Bigfork area resident Natalie Burggraf travels abroad, she doesn't look for a nice beach resort where she can go relax. Instead, her criteria is poverty.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

LEAP faces funding challenges

The start of LEAP's after-school program is still more than a month away, but the program's board is getting anxious about whether it will have the funding to sustain this community staple.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ambulance and fire join

It's official — Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department is now providing the Village's emergency medical service.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ambulance and fire join

It's official — Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department is now providing the Village's emergency medical service.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

LEAP faces funding challenges

The start of LEAP's after-school program is still more than a month away, but the program's board is getting anxious about whether it will have the funding to sustain this community staple.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Barbecue heats up Sunday

Residents of Rollins are busy this week preparing for one of the premier social events of the summer for the West Shore.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Healers come to Bigfork

In another week, Bigfork will play host to a one-of-a-kind event aimed to share and preserve ancient rituals and healing ceremonies of the world's indigenous cultures.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Healers come to Bigfork

In another week, Bigfork will play host to a one-of-a-kind event aimed to share and preserve ancient rituals and healing ceremonies of the world's indigenous cultures.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Log salvaging could begin this fall

Some of the North Shore's long-time residents may recall the days when logs were floated down the Flathead River into Somers Bay.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ambulance and fire join

It's official — Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department is now providing the Village's emergency medical service.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

World military officials visit Bigfork

It's not every day residents can meet someone from Kazakhstan or Nigeria in Bigfork, but it does happen at least once every summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Committee holds off meetings until fall

The Bigfork Steering Committee has opted to postpone meetings until October, when it will discuss its future in more detail.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ambulance and fire join

It's official — Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department is now providing the Village's emergency medical service.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Committee holds off meetings until fall

The Bigfork Steering Committee has opted to postpone meetings until October, when it will discuss its future in more detail.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

World military officials visit Bigfork

It's not every day residents can meet someone from Kazakhstan or Nigeria in Bigfork, but it does happen at least once every summer.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ambulance and fire join

It's official — Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department is now providing the Village's emergency medical service.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Log salvaging could begin this fall

Some of the North Shore's long-time residents may recall the days when logs were floated down the Flathead River into Somers Bay.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Log salvaging could begin this fall

Some of the North Shore's long-time residents may recall the days when logs were floated down the Flathead River into Somers Bay.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Committee holds off meetings until fall

The Bigfork Steering Committee has opted to postpone meetings until October, when it will discuss its future in more detail.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

World military officials visit Bigfork

It's not every day residents can meet someone from Kazakhstan or Nigeria in Bigfork, but it does happen at least once every summer.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Committee holds off meetings until fall

The Bigfork Steering Committee has opted to postpone meetings until October, when it will discuss its future in more detail.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

District accepts band teacher's resignation

After 21 years with the Bigfork School District, band teacher Doug Peters has resigned.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Driving tour features Bigfork, lower Valley

Astute residents may have noticed a recent addition near Sliter Park in Bigfork — a metal American bison on top of a post with the words "A HIP project."

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Plan heads back to board

The Lakeside Neighborhood Plan is on its way back to the Flathead County Planning Board to face its scrutiny and that of the community in a public hearing later this summer.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

District accepts band teacher's resignation

After 21 years with the Bigfork School District, band teacher Doug Peters has resigned.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Driving tour features Bigfork, lower Valley

Astute residents may have noticed a recent addition near Sliter Park in Bigfork — a metal American bison on top of a post with the words "A HIP project."

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Plan heads back to board

The Lakeside Neighborhood Plan is on its way back to the Flathead County Planning Board to face its scrutiny and that of the community in a public hearing later this summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Plan heads back to board

The Lakeside Neighborhood Plan is on its way back to the Flathead County Planning Board to face its scrutiny and that of the community in a public hearing later this summer.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Committee holds off meetings until fall

The Bigfork Steering Committee has opted to postpone meetings until October, when it will discuss its future in more detail.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Committee holds off meetings until fall

The Bigfork Steering Committee has opted to postpone meetings until October, when it will discuss its future in more detail.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

District accepts band teacher's resignation

After 21 years with the Bigfork School District, band teacher Doug Peters has resigned.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Driving tour features Bigfork, lower Valley

Astute residents may have noticed a recent addition near Sliter Park in Bigfork — a metal American bison on top of a post with the words "A HIP project."

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ballots go out for sewer bond vote

The Flathead County Election Office will drop ballots in the mail Tuesday for Bigfork voters to decide on whether or not to approve an $8.1 million bond to replace the Village's wastewater treatment plant.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

District accepts band teacher's resignation

After 21 years with the Bigfork School District, band teacher Doug Peters has resigned.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Museum features women's views of Glacier

Numerous events throughout the area are paying homage to Glacier National Park's centennial, but one that will begin in Bigfork on Friday will provide something different than others — the views and recordings of three local female artists.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Work begins on new tennis courts

With any luck, the sound of the swing of rackets will be echoing through Ben Williams Park in Lakeside by mid-August.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Museum features women's views of Glacier

Numerous events throughout the area are paying homage to Glacier National Park's centennial, but one that will begin in Bigfork on Friday will provide something different than others — the views and recordings of three local female artists.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ballots go out for sewer bond vote

The Flathead County Election Office will drop ballots in the mail Tuesday for Bigfork voters to decide on whether or not to approve an $8.1 million bond to replace the Village's wastewater treatment plant.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Work begins on new tennis courts

With any luck, the sound of the swing of rackets will be echoing through Ben Williams Park in Lakeside by mid-August.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

District accepts band teacher's resignation

After 21 years with the Bigfork School District, band teacher Doug Peters has resigned.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ballots go out for sewer bond vote

The Flathead County Election Office will drop ballots in the mail Tuesday for Bigfork voters to decide on whether or not to approve an $8.1 million bond to replace the Village's wastewater treatment plant.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Work begins on new tennis courts

With any luck, the sound of the swing of rackets will be echoing through Ben Williams Park in Lakeside by mid-August.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Museum features women's views of Glacier

Numerous events throughout the area are paying homage to Glacier National Park's centennial, but one that will begin in Bigfork on Friday will provide something different than others — the views and recordings of three local female artists.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

District accepts band teacher's resignation

After 21 years with the Bigfork School District, band teacher Doug Peters has resigned.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Sewer manager to retire

At the end of this month the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District will lose a figure who has been an active presence in its management nearly since its creation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sewer manager to retire

At the end of this month the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District will lose a figure who has been an active presence in its management nearly since its creation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sewer manager to retire

At the end of this month the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District will lose a figure who has been an active presence in its management nearly since its creation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sewer manager to retire

At the end of this month the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District will lose a figure who has been an active presence in its management nearly since its creation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sewer manager to retire

At the end of this month the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District will lose a figure who has been an active presence in its management nearly since its creation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Test begins for cherry varieties

After a number of Flathead Lake cherries were left hanging on trees last season because of tough competition from crops in Washington, area growers were ready to try something new.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sewer manager to retire

At the end of this month the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District will lose a figure who has been an active presence in its management nearly since its creation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Test begins for cherry varieties

After a number of Flathead Lake cherries were left hanging on trees last season because of tough competition from crops in Washington, area growers were ready to try something new.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Test begins for cherry varieties

After a number of Flathead Lake cherries were left hanging on trees last season because of tough competition from crops in Washington, area growers were ready to try something new.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vintage market boasts inexpensive finds

Those who drive by 269 Burns St. in Somers on Saturday may believe what they see is an ordinary garage sale, but that would be a mistake. A longer glance would reveal something different entirely.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stormwater project nears completion

An updated stormwater system on Grand Drive got one step closure to completion last week as a public meeting was held to gather input on this stage of the project.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire to take over medical services

The Bigfork Rural Fire District Board voted last week to take on the operations of Bigfork Ambulance starting July 1.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stormwater project nears completion

An updated stormwater system on Grand Drive got one step closure to completion last week as a public meeting was held to gather input on this stage of the project.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vintage market boasts inexpensive finds

Those who drive by 269 Burns St. in Somers on Saturday may believe what they see is an ordinary garage sale, but that would be a mistake. A longer glance would reveal something different entirely.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire to take over medical services

The Bigfork Rural Fire District Board voted last week to take on the operations of Bigfork Ambulance starting July 1.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire to take over medical services

The Bigfork Rural Fire District Board voted last week to take on the operations of Bigfork Ambulance starting July 1.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vintage market boasts inexpensive finds

Those who drive by 269 Burns St. in Somers on Saturday may believe what they see is an ordinary garage sale, but that would be a mistake. A longer glance would reveal something different entirely.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stormwater project nears completion

An updated stormwater system on Grand Drive got one step closure to completion last week as a public meeting was held to gather input on this stage of the project.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Scoundrels' brings director back to home state

For Curt Olds, the chance to come to the Village to direct in the Bigfork Summer Playhouse is a welcome return to his home state.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Scoundrels' brings director back to home state

For Curt Olds, the chance to come to the Village to direct in the Bigfork Summer Playhouse is a welcome return to his home state.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Village's theatre named after Thomsons

Don and Jude Thomson have left their mark on theatre in Bigfork in countless ways, but Saturday their contributions were put in permanent silver lettering for all to see.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork museum celebrates summer of local female artists

Marnie Forbis, the director of the Bigfork Museum of Art & History, has always wanted to do a women's show.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

SMS roof leaks cause building damage

The rain events over the past few weeks mean more than just time inside for the students and staff at Somers Middle School — they also mean water in the hallway.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Village's theatre named after Thomsons

Don and Jude Thomson have left their mark on theatre in Bigfork in countless ways, but Saturday their contributions were put in permanent silver lettering for all to see.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork museum celebrates summer of local female artists

Marnie Forbis, the director of the Bigfork Museum of Art & History, has always wanted to do a women's show.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork museum celebrates summer of local female artists

Marnie Forbis, the director of the Bigfork Museum of Art & History, has always wanted to do a women's show.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Scoundrels' brings director back to home state

For Curt Olds, the chance to come to the Village to direct in the Bigfork Summer Playhouse is a welcome return to his home state.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Instructor suspended

The conductor's stand in the Bigfork High School band room has been without its director for the last few weeks of school.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Village's theatre named after Thomsons

Don and Jude Thomson have left their mark on theatre in Bigfork in countless ways, but Saturday their contributions were put in permanent silver lettering for all to see.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

SMS roof leaks cause building damage

The rain events over the past few weeks mean more than just time inside for the students and staff at Somers Middle School — they also mean water in the hallway.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Instructor suspended

The conductor's stand in the Bigfork High School band room has been without its director for the last few weeks of school.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Instructor suspended

The conductor's stand in the Bigfork High School band room has been without its director for the last few weeks of school.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

SMS roof leaks cause building damage

The rain events over the past few weeks mean more than just time inside for the students and staff at Somers Middle School — they also mean water in the hallway.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Scoundrels' brings director back to home state

For Curt Olds, the chance to come to the Village to direct in the Bigfork Summer Playhouse is a welcome return to his home state.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork museum celebrates summer of local female artists

Marnie Forbis, the director of the Bigfork Museum of Art & History, has always wanted to do a women's show.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Residents kick off new Bigfork Village Market on Wednesday nights

Those looking for fresh produce, gourmet hot dogs, handmade jewelry and other local creations as well as a night on the town will need to look no further than downtown Bigfork on Wednesday nights starting June 9.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Scoundrels' brings director back to home state

For Curt Olds, the chance to come to the Village to direct in the Bigfork Summer Playhouse is a welcome return to his home state.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork museum celebrates summer of local female artists

Marnie Forbis, the director of the Bigfork Museum of Art & History, has always wanted to do a women's show.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork museum celebrates summer of local female artists

Marnie Forbis, the director of the Bigfork Museum of Art & History, has always wanted to do a women's show.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Class of 2010 to walk stage Saturday

Approximately 69 students will walk across the newly refurbished stage in the Bigfork High School gymnasium to receive their diploma Saturday, June 5.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Scoundrels' brings director back to home state

For Curt Olds, the chance to come to the Village to direct in the Bigfork Summer Playhouse is a welcome return to his home state.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Residents kick off new Bigfork Village Market on Wednesday nights

Those looking for fresh produce, gourmet hot dogs, handmade jewelry and other local creations as well as a night on the town will need to look no further than downtown Bigfork on Wednesday nights starting June 9.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Residents kick off new Bigfork Village Market on Wednesday nights

Those looking for fresh produce, gourmet hot dogs, handmade jewelry and other local creations as well as a night on the town will need to look no further than downtown Bigfork on Wednesday nights starting June 9.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Class of 2010 to walk stage Saturday

Approximately 69 students will walk across the newly refurbished stage in the Bigfork High School gymnasium to receive their diploma Saturday, June 5.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Class of 2010 to walk stage Saturday

Approximately 69 students will walk across the newly refurbished stage in the Bigfork High School gymnasium to receive their diploma Saturday, June 5.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Board accepts contract changes to reflect cuts

The Bigfork School Board ratified the 2010-11 collective bargaining agreement with the Bigfork Area Education Association at its May 19 meeting.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Local crews to honor Swan Lake fire chief Saturday

Community members and local fire departments will pay respects to one of their longest serving fire chiefs Saturday, May 29, at a memorial service in Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Montessori building still for sale

A year has nearly passed since the last classes of Flathead Valley Montessori Academy echoed through the halls of the large red building north of Somers and the school's board is still working on its next steps.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Montessori building still for sale

A year has nearly passed since the last classes of Flathead Valley Montessori Academy echoed through the halls of the large red building north of Somers and the school's board is still working on its next steps.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Local crews to honor Swan Lake fire chief Saturday

Community members and local fire departments will pay respects to one of their longest serving fire chiefs Saturday, May 29, at a memorial service in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Class of 2010 to walk stage Saturday

Approximately 69 students will walk across the newly refurbished stage in the Bigfork High School gymnasium to receive their diploma Saturday, June 5.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Class of 2010 to walk stage Saturday

Approximately 69 students will walk across the newly refurbished stage in the Bigfork High School gymnasium to receive their diploma Saturday, June 5.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork bronze artist dies

A renowned local bronze artist and former gallery owner died last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Funding dries up for after-school program

Funds are running out for the Mustang Kids Club, which provides activities for area youth before and after school.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Montessori building still for sale

A year has nearly passed since the last classes of Flathead Valley Montessori Academy echoed through the halls of the large red building north of Somers and the school's board is still working on its next steps.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork bronze artist dies

A renowned local bronze artist and former gallery owner died last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Class of 2010 to walk stage Saturday

Approximately 69 students will walk across the newly refurbished stage in the Bigfork High School gymnasium to receive their diploma Saturday, June 5.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Board accepts contract changes to reflect cuts

The Bigfork School Board ratified the 2010-11 collective bargaining agreement with the Bigfork Area Education Association at its May 19 meeting.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Funding dries up for after-school program

Funds are running out for the Mustang Kids Club, which provides activities for area youth before and after school.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Board accepts contract changes to reflect cuts

The Bigfork School Board ratified the 2010-11 collective bargaining agreement with the Bigfork Area Education Association at its May 19 meeting.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Funding dries up for after-school program

Funds are running out for the Mustang Kids Club, which provides activities for area youth before and after school.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Local crews to honor Swan Lake fire chief Saturday

Community members and local fire departments will pay respects to one of their longest serving fire chiefs Saturday, May 29, at a memorial service in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork bronze artist dies

A renowned local bronze artist and former gallery owner died last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

SRS says 'yes' to full-day kindergarten

Starting next fall, Swan River School will offer full-day kindergarten.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UPDATED: Flathead Jackpot Casino catches fire

Bigfork firefighters were kept busy by two separate fires last week, including one that damaged a local business.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UPDATED: Flathead Jackpot Casino catches fire

Bigfork firefighters were kept busy by two separate fires last week, including one that damaged a local business.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sewer asks for $8.1 million bond

Bigfork voters will be asked to approve an $8.1 million bond in July to replace the Village's aging wastewater treatment plant.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Funding dries up for after-school program

Funds are running out for the Mustang Kids Club, which provides activities for area youth before and after school.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UPDATED: Flathead Jackpot Casino catches fire

Bigfork firefighters were kept busy by two separate fires last week, including one that damaged a local business.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

SRS says 'yes' to full-day kindergarten

Starting next fall, Swan River School will offer full-day kindergarten.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

SRS says 'yes' to full-day kindergarten

Starting next fall, Swan River School will offer full-day kindergarten.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Funding dries up for after-school program

Funds are running out for the Mustang Kids Club, which provides activities for area youth before and after school.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Funding dries up for after-school program

Funds are running out for the Mustang Kids Club, which provides activities for area youth before and after school.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork bronze artist dies

A renowned local bronze artist and former gallery owner died last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sewer asks for $8.1 million bond

Bigfork voters will be asked to approve an $8.1 million bond in July to replace the Village's aging wastewater treatment plant.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork bronze artist dies

A renowned local bronze artist and former gallery owner died last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork bronze artist dies

A renowned local bronze artist and former gallery owner died last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sewer asks for $8.1 million bond

Bigfork voters will be asked to approve an $8.1 million bond in July to replace the Village's aging wastewater treatment plant.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Playhouse opens for 51st season

Though the official first day of summer isn't until June 21, summer will arrive in Bigfork on Friday, when the Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens its first production.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Ambulance to vote on disbanding Tuesday

A Bigfork institution that has been around for more than 30 years may be at its end.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Cancer survivor finds comfort in Relay for Life

In working with Relay for Life, Bigfork resident Pat McBride counts herself among the lucky of the cancer survivors she coordinates.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Playhouse opens for 51st season

Though the official first day of summer isn't until June 21, summer will arrive in Bigfork on Friday, when the Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens its first production.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Ambulance to vote on disbanding Tuesday

A Bigfork institution that has been around for more than 30 years may be at its end.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Cancer survivor finds comfort in Relay for Life

In working with Relay for Life, Bigfork resident Pat McBride counts herself among the lucky of the cancer survivors she coordinates.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Playhouse opens for 51st season

Though the official first day of summer isn't until June 21, summer will arrive in Bigfork on Friday, when the Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens its first production.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Five teachers opt for early retirement incentive

Five teachers in the Somers-Lakeside School District have opted to take the early retirement incentive, which was offered as a way to help with the district's current budget crunch.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Cancer survivor finds comfort in Relay for Life

In working with Relay for Life, Bigfork resident Pat McBride counts herself among the lucky of the cancer survivors she coordinates.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Jackpot Casino catches fire

A local business on Montana Highway 35 caught fire Friday night.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Five teachers opt for early retirement incentive

Five teachers in the Somers-Lakeside School District have opted to take the early retirement incentive, which was offered as a way to help with the district's current budget crunch.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Five teachers opt for early retirement incentive

Five teachers in the Somers-Lakeside School District have opted to take the early retirement incentive, which was offered as a way to help with the district's current budget crunch.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Jackpot Casino catches fire

A local business on Montana Highway 35 caught fire Friday night.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Incumbents unseated in school board elections

In both school board elections affecting Lakeside and Somers, votes went in favor of new blood.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Ambulance to vote on disbanding Tuesday

A Bigfork institution that has been around for more than 30 years may be at its end.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Incumbents unseated in school board elections

In both school board elections affecting Lakeside and Somers, votes went in favor of new blood.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

District may ask for sewer project bond

Bigfork residents may be receiving a mail ballot this summer for a bond levy that will allow the Bigfork Water and Sewer District to go forward with the next phase of its upgrade project to meet treatment standards and increase capacity.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Visitor bureau to move to Bigfork

Despite rumors to the contrary, the Flathead Convention and Visitor Bureau is here to stay, but with some changes.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

District may ask for sewer project bond

Bigfork residents may be receiving a mail ballot this summer for a bond levy that will allow the Bigfork Water and Sewer District to go forward with the next phase of its upgrade project to meet treatment standards and increase capacity.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Incumbents unseated in school board elections

In both school board elections affecting Lakeside and Somers, votes went in favor of new blood.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Trail work ongoing in Herron Park

It took hours for crew members from the Montana Conservation Corps along with Foys to Blacktail Trails volunteers to ring out and clean off their gear after days spent constructing new trails last week during rainy weather and muddy conditions.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Trail work ongoing in Herron Park

It took hours for crew members from the Montana Conservation Corps along with Foys to Blacktail Trails volunteers to ring out and clean off their gear after days spent constructing new trails last week during rainy weather and muddy conditions.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ambulance votes to seek assistance on disband

Bigfork Ambulance members voted Tuesday, May 11, to draft a letter to a local attorney to find out how they need to proceed with two end goals in mind: dissolving the organization and transferring its responsibilities and assets to the Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Visitor bureau to move to Bigfork

Despite rumors to the contrary, the Flathead Convention and Visitor Bureau is here to stay, but with some changes.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ambulance votes to seek assistance on disband

Bigfork Ambulance members voted Tuesday, May 11, to draft a letter to a local attorney to find out how they need to proceed with two end goals in mind: dissolving the organization and transferring its responsibilities and assets to the Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Visitor bureau to move to Bigfork

Despite rumors to the contrary, the Flathead Convention and Visitor Bureau is here to stay, but with some changes.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ambulance votes to seek assistance on disband

Bigfork Ambulance members voted Tuesday, May 11, to draft a letter to a local attorney to find out how they need to proceed with two end goals in mind: dissolving the organization and transferring its responsibilities and assets to the Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

District may ask for sewer project bond

Bigfork residents may be receiving a mail ballot this summer for a bond levy that will allow the Bigfork Water and Sewer District to go forward with the next phase of its upgrade project to meet treatment standards and increase capacity.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Ambulance to vote on disbanding Tuesday

A Bigfork institution that has been around for more than 30 years may be at its end.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Trail work ongoing in Herron Park

It took hours for crew members from the Montana Conservation Corps along with Foys to Blacktail Trails volunteers to ring out and clean off their gear after days spent constructing new trails last week during rainy weather and muddy conditions.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Tree falls through Echo Lake home

Five seconds. For one Bigfork resident that was the amount of time that could have changed or even ended his life Monday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Tree falls through Echo Lake home

Five seconds. For one Bigfork resident that was the amount of time that could have changed or even ended his life Monday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Incumbents retain seats in Bigfork elections

In Bigfork's two local elections Tuesday, incumbents held on to their seats.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Fetveit, Shellerud take council seats

The Lakeside Community Council will gain two new faces after Tuesday's election.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Fetveit, Shellerud take council seats

The Lakeside Community Council will gain two new faces after Tuesday's election.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Fetveit, Shellerud take council seats

The Lakeside Community Council will gain two new faces after Tuesday's election.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Tree falls through Echo Lake home

Five seconds. For one Bigfork resident that was the amount of time that could have changed or even ended his life Monday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Incumbents retain seats in Bigfork elections

In Bigfork's two local elections Tuesday, incumbents held on to their seats.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Incumbents retain seats in Bigfork elections

In Bigfork's two local elections Tuesday, incumbents held on to their seats.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Two face off for Kalispell board seat

Two candidates are competing for the open high school seat on the Kalispell School Board that represents Somers, Lakeside and Kila.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Two face off for Kalispell board seat

Two candidates are competing for the open high school seat on the Kalispell School Board that represents Somers, Lakeside and Kila.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Branding announced for Bigfork

The consortium of Bigfork organizations gathered last week to announce the new branding for the Village — "Bigfork: Where Flathead Lake begins."

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School district cuts staff, programs

After four months of committee discussions, the Bigfork School Board adopted a number of personnel and program cuts for next year to make up for a $297,000 budget shortfall.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Branding announced for Bigfork

The consortium of Bigfork organizations gathered last week to announce the new branding for the Village — "Bigfork: Where Flathead Lake begins."

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Branding announced for Bigfork

The consortium of Bigfork organizations gathered last week to announce the new branding for the Village — "Bigfork: Where Flathead Lake begins."

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School district cuts staff, programs

After four months of committee discussions, the Bigfork School Board adopted a number of personnel and program cuts for next year to make up for a $297,000 budget shortfall.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Two face off for Kalispell board seat

Two candidates are competing for the open high school seat on the Kalispell School Board that represents Somers, Lakeside and Kila.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

School district cuts staff, programs

After four months of committee discussions, the Bigfork School Board adopted a number of personnel and program cuts for next year to make up for a $297,000 budget shortfall.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Five vie for fire district seats

Residents will have five candidates to choose from for the two open seats on the Bigfork Rural Fire District Board.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Day care a draw for school district

Room 133 is not like Bigfork Elementary School's other rooms. In the place of desks and tables it has playpens, and the children in the room don't get report cards or have homework.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Swan River School sees deficit

Decreasing enrollment, skyrocketing insurance costs and state budget cuts will leave Swan River School facing a $50,000 deficit in its 2010-11 school year budget, Principal Peter Loyda said.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Clara Tennant: Always the teacher

Editor's note: Throughout the next few weeks, the Bigfork Eagle will feature the stories of some of Bigfork schools' longest serving teachers and staff as they prepare to retire at the end of the academic year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Swan River School sees deficit

Decreasing enrollment, skyrocketing insurance costs and state budget cuts will leave Swan River School facing a $50,000 deficit in its 2010-11 school year budget, Principal Peter Loyda said.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Clara Tennant: Always the teacher

Editor's note: Throughout the next few weeks, the Bigfork Eagle will feature the stories of some of Bigfork schools' longest serving teachers and staff as they prepare to retire at the end of the academic year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Five vie for fire district seats

Residents will have five candidates to choose from for the two open seats on the Bigfork Rural Fire District Board.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Clara Tennant: Always the teacher

Editor's note: Throughout the next few weeks, the Bigfork Eagle will feature the stories of some of Bigfork schools' longest serving teachers and staff as they prepare to retire at the end of the academic year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Five vie for fire district seats

Residents will have five candidates to choose from for the two open seats on the Bigfork Rural Fire District Board.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Day care a draw for school district

Room 133 is not like Bigfork Elementary School's other rooms. In the place of desks and tables it has playpens, and the children in the room don't get report cards or have homework.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Day care a draw for school district

Room 133 is not like Bigfork Elementary School's other rooms. In the place of desks and tables it has playpens, and the children in the room don't get report cards or have homework.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Swan River School sees deficit

Decreasing enrollment, skyrocketing insurance costs and state budget cuts will leave Swan River School facing a $50,000 deficit in its 2010-11 school year budget, Principal Peter Loyda said.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Tennis courts slated for Ben Williams Park

In less than a year tennis enthusiasts in Lakeside won't have to drive to Kalispell or over to Bigfork to get some time on the court.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Board names new district superintendent

Bigfork schools have a new superintendent — Cynthia Clary.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Voluntary tax group gains non-profit status

Bigfork residents will have a new acronym to keep track of as the group that started the voluntary tourist tax has its official name — the Bigfork Tourist Promotion Assessment.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Board names new district superintendent

Bigfork schools have a new superintendent — Cynthia Clary.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'Break a Leg' opens Friday

Theatergoers know that saying "good luck" to an actor or actress could get you in a heap of trouble, but they may not know that whistling is equally as bad.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'Break a Leg' opens Friday

Theatergoers know that saying "good luck" to an actor or actress could get you in a heap of trouble, but they may not know that whistling is equally as bad.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Voluntary tax group gains non-profit status

Bigfork residents will have a new acronym to keep track of as the group that started the voluntary tourist tax has its official name — the Bigfork Tourist Promotion Assessment.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Tennis courts slated for Ben Williams Park

In less than a year tennis enthusiasts in Lakeside won't have to drive to Kalispell or over to Bigfork to get some time on the court.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Board names new district superintendent

Bigfork schools have a new superintendent — Cynthia Clary.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Voluntary tax group gains non-profit status

Bigfork residents will have a new acronym to keep track of as the group that started the voluntary tourist tax has its official name — the Bigfork Tourist Promotion Assessment.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Tennis courts slated for Ben Williams Park

In less than a year tennis enthusiasts in Lakeside won't have to drive to Kalispell or over to Bigfork to get some time on the court.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'Break a Leg' opens Friday

Theatergoers know that saying "good luck" to an actor or actress could get you in a heap of trouble, but they may not know that whistling is equally as bad.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Board names new district superintendent

Bigfork schools have a new superintendent — Cynthia Clary.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Council approves new QRU building

The new Lakeside QRU building is inching closer to construction as members seek a conditional use permit that will allow the quasi-public building to be constructed.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lake access poses problems

Resident Dave Hadden has walked parts of the North Shore of Flathead Lake nearly every morning for about 10 years and he's never seen traffic on the beach like there's been this spring.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Board names new district superintendent

Bigfork schools have a new superintendent — Cynthia Clary.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Council approves new QRU building

The new Lakeside QRU building is inching closer to construction as members seek a conditional use permit that will allow the quasi-public building to be constructed.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lake access poses problems

Resident Dave Hadden has walked parts of the North Shore of Flathead Lake nearly every morning for about 10 years and he's never seen traffic on the beach like there's been this spring.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Council approves new QRU building

The new Lakeside QRU building is inching closer to construction as members seek a conditional use permit that will allow the quasi-public building to be constructed.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

44th Creston Auction kicks off this weekend

Forty-four years ago in Creston's fields, farmers were gathering to auction livestock and goods prior to the start of the season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Performers raise funds for schools

Cowabunga is returning to the stage this weekend after a year's hiatus due to the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts lobby renovation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Performers raise funds for schools

Cowabunga is returning to the stage this weekend after a year's hiatus due to the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts lobby renovation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

44th Creston Auction kicks off this weekend

Forty-four years ago in Creston's fields, farmers were gathering to auction livestock and goods prior to the start of the season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

44th Creston Auction kicks off this weekend

Forty-four years ago in Creston's fields, farmers were gathering to auction livestock and goods prior to the start of the season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Performers raise funds for schools

Cowabunga is returning to the stage this weekend after a year's hiatus due to the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts lobby renovation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Board names new district superintendent

Bigfork schools have a new superintendent — Cynthia Clary.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lake access poses problems

Resident Dave Hadden has walked parts of the North Shore of Flathead Lake nearly every morning for about 10 years and he's never seen traffic on the beach like there's been this spring.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Schools to face deficit

The Somers School District will be facing tough decisions in April as it prepares to deal with a $164,000 deficit in its 2010-11 budget.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Six opt for early retirement from schools

Three teachers and three staff members at Bigfork schools have opted to take the early retirement incentive, offered this year to help the school district with its budget shortfall.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Exhibit features, educates about Western icon

Curator Denny Kellogg hopes residents will walk away with more than just an appreciation for bison-inspired art at the Bigfork Museum of Art & History's new exhibit opening today, April 1.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Schools to face deficit

The Somers School District will be facing tough decisions in April as it prepares to deal with a $164,000 deficit in its 2010-11 budget.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Committee approves zone change

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee voted unanimously last week to recommend a zone change request for a pair of properties on McCaffery Road.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Exhibit features, educates about Western icon

Curator Denny Kellogg hopes residents will walk away with more than just an appreciation for bison-inspired art at the Bigfork Museum of Art & History's new exhibit opening today, April 1.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Committee approves zone change

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee voted unanimously last week to recommend a zone change request for a pair of properties on McCaffery Road.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Schools to face deficit

The Somers School District will be facing tough decisions in April as it prepares to deal with a $164,000 deficit in its 2010-11 budget.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Six opt for early retirement from schools

Three teachers and three staff members at Bigfork schools have opted to take the early retirement incentive, offered this year to help the school district with its budget shortfall.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Six opt for early retirement from schools

Three teachers and three staff members at Bigfork schools have opted to take the early retirement incentive, offered this year to help the school district with its budget shortfall.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Exhibit features, educates about Western icon

Curator Denny Kellogg hopes residents will walk away with more than just an appreciation for bison-inspired art at the Bigfork Museum of Art & History's new exhibit opening today, April 1.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Committee approves zone change

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee voted unanimously last week to recommend a zone change request for a pair of properties on McCaffery Road.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Superintendent search down to three candidates

The field for Bigfork's next school superintendent has narrowed to three candidates who will be visiting the community over the course of the next few weeks.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Eighth-grade team takes Trinity tournament

For the first time, the Somers Middle School eighth-grade girls basketball team won the tournament at Trinity Lutheran School this month.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Superintendent search down to three candidates

The field for Bigfork's next school superintendent has narrowed to three candidates who will be visiting the community over the course of the next few weeks.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Candidate pool gains one, loses one

In the past week, the pool of candidates for the open Bigfork School District superintendent position has gone through a series of changes.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Eighth-grade team takes Trinity tournament

For the first time, the Somers Middle School eighth-grade girls basketball team won the tournament at Trinity Lutheran School this month.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Electric gains crop of new businesses

Bigfork's Electric Avenue has been experiencing a mini-boom in new business, despite the recession.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Eighth-grade team takes Trinity tournament

For the first time, the Somers Middle School eighth-grade girls basketball team won the tournament at Trinity Lutheran School this month.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local man draws national attention for survival story

Two weeks ago musician Louis Rogers was sitting at home in Lakeside preparing for a road trip to Idaho to perform for some friends.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Candidate pool gains one, loses one

In the past week, the pool of candidates for the open Bigfork School District superintendent position has gone through a series of changes.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Electric gains crop of new businesses

Bigfork's Electric Avenue has been experiencing a mini-boom in new business, despite the recession.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local man draws national attention for survival story

Two weeks ago musician Louis Rogers was sitting at home in Lakeside preparing for a road trip to Idaho to perform for some friends.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local man draws national attention for survival story

Two weeks ago musician Louis Rogers was sitting at home in Lakeside preparing for a road trip to Idaho to perform for some friends.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Electric gains crop of new businesses

Bigfork's Electric Avenue has been experiencing a mini-boom in new business, despite the recession.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Candidate pool gains one, loses one

In the past week, the pool of candidates for the open Bigfork School District superintendent position has gone through a series of changes.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Superintendent search down to three candidates

The field for Bigfork's next school superintendent has narrowed to three candidates who will be visiting the community over the course of the next few weeks.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

BPCT production provides 80s flashback

It was in the 1980s that Karen Kolar directed a special guy's drill team from Bigfork High School to perform "Thriller" at the state boys basketball tournament, with then-high school student Brach Thomson as Michael Jackson.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside considers stormwater project

It looks like Lakeside residents will be following in the footsteps of their peers on the East Shore by working to tackle stormwater runoff issues in the area.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Festival to showcase well-known guitarists

If resident David Feffer has it his way, Bigfork and the Flathead Valley will soon become the center for guitar innovation in the world.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

BPCT production provides 80s flashback

It was in the 1980s that Karen Kolar directed a special guy's drill team from Bigfork High School to perform "Thriller" at the state boys basketball tournament, with then-high school student Brach Thomson as Michael Jackson.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools face budget shortfall

The Bigfork School District is looking at its biggest deficit in recent memory for its 2010-2011 budget – a shortfall of approximately $297,000.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local students appear on Somers stage

Somers Middle School was teeming with chameleons, goats and a wise-cracking boar Saturday as the Missoula Children's Theatre's tour team presented "The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe."

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside considers stormwater project

It looks like Lakeside residents will be following in the footsteps of their peers on the East Shore by working to tackle stormwater runoff issues in the area.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside considers stormwater project

It looks like Lakeside residents will be following in the footsteps of their peers on the East Shore by working to tackle stormwater runoff issues in the area.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools face budget shortfall

The Bigfork School District is looking at its biggest deficit in recent memory for its 2010-2011 budget – a shortfall of approximately $297,000.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local students appear on Somers stage

Somers Middle School was teeming with chameleons, goats and a wise-cracking boar Saturday as the Missoula Children's Theatre's tour team presented "The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe."

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools face budget shortfall

The Bigfork School District is looking at its biggest deficit in recent memory for its 2010-2011 budget – a shortfall of approximately $297,000.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Festival to showcase well-known guitarists

If resident David Feffer has it his way, Bigfork and the Flathead Valley will soon become the center for guitar innovation in the world.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

BPCT production provides 80s flashback

It was in the 1980s that Karen Kolar directed a special guy's drill team from Bigfork High School to perform "Thriller" at the state boys basketball tournament, with then-high school student Brach Thomson as Michael Jackson.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Festival to showcase well-known guitarists

If resident David Feffer has it his way, Bigfork and the Flathead Valley will soon become the center for guitar innovation in the world.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local students appear on Somers stage

Somers Middle School was teeming with chameleons, goats and a wise-cracking boar Saturday as the Missoula Children's Theatre's tour team presented "The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe."

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

School district to face budget shortfall

The Bigfork School District is looking at its biggest deficit in recent memory for its 2010-2011 budget — a shortfall of approximately $297,000.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local students show off science skills at school fairs

A ten-foot rocket, several solar cookers, a hover craft and a replica of a house could all be found in the Somers Middle School gymnasium last week as local students competed in the school level science fairs.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

School district to face budget shortfall

The Bigfork School District is looking at its biggest deficit in recent memory for its 2010-2011 budget — a shortfall of approximately $297,000.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

School district to face budget shortfall

The Bigfork School District is looking at its biggest deficit in recent memory for its 2010-2011 budget — a shortfall of approximately $297,000.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside explores natural gas

At least one Lakeside resident has had it with his propane bills. Resident Jim Andler wants access to natural gas in Lakeside, and he says he's not alone.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Events showcase Village life in off-season

In the month of February, residents set out to prove that Bigfork is still a happening place in the winter and they did so with unexpected success.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Commission approves settlement

The Flathead County Commissioners voted Monday to accept a settlement agreement to end a lawsuit between the county and developers of the North Shore Ranch near Somers, but with one amendment that may allow the land to be protected.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Commission approves settlement

The Flathead County Commissioners voted Monday to accept a settlement agreement to end a lawsuit between the county and developers of the North Shore Ranch near Somers, but with one amendment that may allow the land to be protected.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local students show off science skills at school fairs

A ten-foot rocket, several solar cookers, a hover craft and a replica of a house could all be found in the Somers Middle School gymnasium last week as local students competed in the school level science fairs.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside explores natural gas

At least one Lakeside resident has had it with his propane bills. Resident Jim Andler wants access to natural gas in Lakeside, and he says he's not alone.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Commission approves settlement

The Flathead County Commissioners voted Monday to accept a settlement agreement to end a lawsuit between the county and developers of the North Shore Ranch near Somers, but with one amendment that may allow the land to be protected.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

BPCT production provides 80s flashback

It was in the 1980s that Karen Kolar directed a special guy's drill team from Bigfork High School to perform "Thriller" at the state boys basketball tournament, with then-high school student Brach Thomson as Michael Jackson.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Events showcase Village life in off-season

In the month of February, residents set out to prove that Bigfork is still a happening place in the winter and they did so with unexpected success.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local students show off science skills at school fairs

A ten-foot rocket, several solar cookers, a hover craft and a replica of a house could all be found in the Somers Middle School gymnasium last week as local students competed in the school level science fairs.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

BPCT production provides 80s flashback

It was in the 1980s that Karen Kolar directed a special guy's drill team from Bigfork High School to perform "Thriller" at the state boys basketball tournament, with then-high school student Brach Thomson as Michael Jackson.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

BPCT production provides 80s flashback

It was in the 1980s that Karen Kolar directed a special guy's drill team from Bigfork High School to perform "Thriller" at the state boys basketball tournament, with then-high school student Brach Thomson as Michael Jackson.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Events showcase Village life in off-season

In the month of February, residents set out to prove that Bigfork is still a happening place in the winter and they did so with unexpected success.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside explores natural gas

At least one Lakeside resident has had it with his propane bills. Resident Jim Andler wants access to natural gas in Lakeside, and he says he's not alone.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Residents oppose settlement

Flathead County Commissioners opted to take another week to decide on whether to go forward with a settlement agreement to end a lawsuit between the county and developers of North Shore Ranch near Somers after a pubic meeting Monday where residents spoke out overwhelmingly against the agreement.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Samples show need for water treatment

Preliminary data from stormwater samples confirm that the Bigfork Stormwater Project is in fact needed, officials report.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Students learn teamwork through robotics

Students at Somers Middle School aren't just reading or dreaming about robots – they're creating them.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Samples show need for water treatment

Preliminary data from stormwater samples confirm that the Bigfork Stormwater Project is in fact needed, officials report.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Council approves plan, sends it on

Lakeside Community Council members breathed a sigh of relief last week as they voted to pass the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan on to the Flathead County Planning Board for the second and, they hope, the last time, after a more than two-year effort to revise the document.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Students learn teamwork through robotics

Students at Somers Middle School aren't just reading or dreaming about robots – they're creating them.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Students learn teamwork through robotics

Students at Somers Middle School aren't just reading or dreaming about robots – they're creating them.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Samples show need for water treatment

Preliminary data from stormwater samples confirm that the Bigfork Stormwater Project is in fact needed, officials report.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Residents oppose settlement

Flathead County Commissioners opted to take another week to decide on whether to go forward with a settlement agreement to end a lawsuit between the county and developers of North Shore Ranch near Somers after a pubic meeting Monday where residents spoke out overwhelmingly against the agreement.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Council approves plan, sends it on

Lakeside Community Council members breathed a sigh of relief last week as they voted to pass the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan on to the Flathead County Planning Board for the second and, they hope, the last time, after a more than two-year effort to revise the document.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Residents oppose settlement

Flathead County Commissioners opted to take another week to decide on whether to go forward with a settlement agreement to end a lawsuit between the county and developers of North Shore Ranch near Somers after a pubic meeting Monday where residents spoke out overwhelmingly against the agreement.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Council approves plan, sends it on

Lakeside Community Council members breathed a sigh of relief last week as they voted to pass the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan on to the Flathead County Planning Board for the second and, they hope, the last time, after a more than two-year effort to revise the document.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local's spelling skills run in the family

When sixth grader Marley Sande won the Bigfork Elementary and Middle School spelling bee, it wasn't a big surprise – it was in her blood.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Local's spelling skills run in the family

When sixth grader Marley Sande won the Bigfork Elementary and Middle School spelling bee, it wasn't a big surprise – it was in her blood.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

BLUAC recommends zone change

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee unanimously voted to recommend a zone change for a grouping of properties near Parker Lakes Drive and Montana Highway 35.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

BLUAC recommends zone change

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee unanimously voted to recommend a zone change for a grouping of properties near Parker Lakes Drive and Montana Highway 35.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Local's spelling skills run in the family

When sixth grader Marley Sande won the Bigfork Elementary and Middle School spelling bee, it wasn't a big surprise – it was in her blood.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

BLUAC recommends zone change

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee unanimously voted to recommend a zone change for a grouping of properties near Parker Lakes Drive and Montana Highway 35.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

North Shore Ranch case settles

Nearly two years after North Shore Developers sued Flathead County Commissioners when they voted 2-1 to deny their 286-lot subdivision near Somers, the two parties have reached a settlement agreement in the case.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

North Shore Ranch case settles

Nearly two years after North Shore Developers sued Flathead County Commissioners when they voted 2-1 to deny their 286-lot subdivision near Somers, the two parties have reached a settlement agreement in the case.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Local group seeks donations to help Haitian island

A group in Lakeside is trying to bring aid to what they see as an overlooked area in Haiti struggling with the repercussions of the major earthquake that struck the country in January.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

North Shore Ranch case settles

Nearly two years after North Shore Developers sued Flathead County Commissioners when they voted 2-1 to deny their 286-lot subdivision near Somers, the two parties have reached a settlement agreement in the case.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Local group seeks donations to help Haitian island

A group in Lakeside is trying to bring aid to what they see as an overlooked area in Haiti struggling with the repercussions of the major earthquake that struck the country in January.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Brewfest targets winter tourists

Look out, Whitefish. Bigfork has a new event organizers hope will steal crowds from its sister tourist destination.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Brewfest targets winter tourists

Look out, Whitefish. Bigfork has a new event organizers hope will steal crowds from its sister tourist destination.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Brewfest targets winter tourists

Look out, Whitefish. Bigfork has a new event organizers hope will steal crowds from its sister tourist destination.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Local group seeks donations to help Haitian island

A group in Lakeside is trying to bring aid to what they see as an overlooked area in Haiti struggling with the repercussions of the major earthquake that struck the country in January.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Commissioners accept park

Flathead County Commissioners agreed to accept and maintain the new lakefront park in Lakeside, donated and developed by a local couple.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

MDOT launches Highway Watch Program

The Montana Department of Transportation unveiled a Highway Watch Program last week for areas of concern on both Montana Highway 35 and U.S. Highway 93 near Flathead Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Commissioners accept park

Flathead County Commissioners agreed to accept and maintain the new lakefront park in Lakeside, donated and developed by a local couple.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Curriculum work on schedule

The curriculum realignment process is on track for May completion, teachers told the Bigfork School Board on Wednesday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Couple gifts lake front park

Flathead County Commissioners agreed to accept and maintain the new lakefront park donated and developed by a local couple.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

MDOT launches Highway Watch Program

The Montana Department of Transportation unveiled a Highway Watch Program last week for areas of concern on both Montana Highway 35 and U.S. Highway 93 near Flathead Lake.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

MDOT launches Highway Watch Program

The Montana Department of Transportation unveiled a Highway Watch Program last week for areas of concern on both Montana Highway 35 and U.S. Highway 93 near Flathead Lake.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Curriculum work on schedule

The curriculum realignment process is on track for May completion, teachers told the Bigfork School Board on Wednesday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Curriculum work on schedule

The curriculum realignment process is on track for May completion, teachers told the Bigfork School Board on Wednesday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Couple gifts lake front park

Flathead County Commissioners agreed to accept and maintain the new lakefront park donated and developed by a local couple.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Couple gifts lake front park

Flathead County Commissioners agreed to accept and maintain the new lakefront park donated and developed by a local couple.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Commissioners accept park

Flathead County Commissioners agreed to accept and maintain the new lakefront park in Lakeside, donated and developed by a local couple.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

MDOT reveals Highway Watch Program for highways near Flathead Lake

The Montana Department of Transportation unveiled a Highway Watch Program on Wednesday for areas of concern on both Montana Highway 35 and U.S. Highway 93 near Flathead Lake.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Library displays local artists' work

Residents who have paid a visit to the West Shore Community Library may notice something has changed on its walls over the past few months.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork kicks off Pelton's Montana stops

About a dozen years ago, Ryan Pelton owned his own Web development company, had never sung in public and evaded suggestions that he looked like a famous king.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Library displays local artists' work

Residents who have paid a visit to the West Shore Community Library may notice something has changed on its walls over the past few months.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Students gain focus with yoga

When Bigfork Elementary School students come home excitedly talking about lions, heroes and downward-facing dogs, parents may think they are talking about characters from books.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Library displays local artists' work

Residents who have paid a visit to the West Shore Community Library may notice something has changed on its walls over the past few months.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Council supports new park

At it's January meeting, the Lakeside Community Council agreed to offer support of the new lakefront park in Lakeside.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Council supports new park

At it's January meeting, the Lakeside Community Council agreed to offer support of the new lakefront park in Lakeside.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Council supports new park

At it's January meeting, the Lakeside Community Council agreed to offer support of the new lakefront park in Lakeside.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork kicks off Pelton's Montana stops

About a dozen years ago, Ryan Pelton owned his own Web development company, had never sung in public and evaded suggestions that he looked like a famous king.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Students gain focus with yoga

When Bigfork Elementary School students come home excitedly talking about lions, heroes and downward-facing dogs, parents may think they are talking about characters from books.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Women's Gathering returns

After a four-year hiatus, Bigfork's Women's Gathering is back by popular demand.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Women's Gathering returns

After a four-year hiatus, Bigfork's Women's Gathering is back by popular demand.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Women's Gathering returns

After a four-year hiatus, Bigfork's Women's Gathering is back by popular demand.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork kicks off Pelton's Montana stops

About a dozen years ago, Ryan Pelton owned his own Web development company, had never sung in public and evaded suggestions that he looked like a famous king.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Students gain focus with yoga

When Bigfork Elementary School students come home excitedly talking about lions, heroes and downward-facing dogs, parents may think they are talking about characters from books.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

MDOT reveals Highway Watch Program for highways near Flathead Lake

The Montana Department of Transportation unveiled a Highway Watch Program on Wednesday for areas of concern on both Montana Highway 35 and U.S. Highway 93 near Flathead Lake.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

MDOT reveals Highway Watch Program for highways near Flathead Lake

The Montana Department of Transportation unveiled a Highway Watch Program on Wednesday for areas of concern on both Montana Highway 35 and U.S. Highway 93 near Flathead Lake.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Students tackle stereotypes on trip to Browning

Students from Bigfork and Browning met in January to break down stereotypes through conversation and shared experiences.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Private investigation clears planning office

The results of a third-party investigation into Flathead County Planning and Zoning staff released last week cleared planners of allegations of improprieties.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork kicks off Pelton's Montana stops

About a dozen years ago, Ryan Pelton owned his own Web development company, had never sung in public and evaded suggestions that he looked like a famous king.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

District kicks off search

The search will officially begin this week for a new superintendent for the Bigfork School District.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork kicks off Pelton's Montana stops

About a dozen years ago, Ryan Pelton owned his own Web development company, had never sung in public and evaded suggestions that he looked like a famous king.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Private investigation clears planning office

The results of a third-party investigation into Flathead County Planning and Zoning staff released last week cleared planners of allegations of improprieties.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Council holds on to plan

The Lakeside Community Council opted to hang on to the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan for another month before sending it on to the Flathead County Planning Board.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Students tackle stereotypes on trip to Browning

Students from Bigfork and Browning met in January to break down stereotypes through conversation and shared experiences.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Council holds on to plan

The Lakeside Community Council opted to hang on to the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan for another month before sending it on to the Flathead County Planning Board.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

District kicks off search

The search will officially begin this week for a new superintendent for the Bigfork School District.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

District kicks off search

The search will officially begin this week for a new superintendent for the Bigfork School District.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork kicks off Pelton's Montana stops

About a dozen years ago, Ryan Pelton owned his own Web development company, had never sung in public and evaded suggestions that he looked like a famous king.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Council holds on to plan

The Lakeside Community Council opted to hang on to the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan for another month before sending it on to the Flathead County Planning Board.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Students tackle stereotypes on trip to Browning

Students from Bigfork and Browning met in January to break down stereotypes through conversation and shared experiences.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Private investigation clears planning office, LNPC

The results of a third-party investigation into Flathead County Planning and Zoning staff released last week clear planners of allegations of improprieties.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Investigation finds 'no wrongdoing'

The results of a third-party investigation into Flathead County Planning and Zoning staff released Wednesday clear planners of allegations of improprieties.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cave Club earns national recognition

Bigfork High School teacher Hans Bodenhamer knew his students in Cave Club were doing some "amazing" work, but he got confirmation of it last week when he found out the club had earned national recognition.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UPDATED: LNPC finishes up work on plan

After more than two years of work, the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee is celebrating completing their work on the plan.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UPDATED: LNPC finishes up work on plan

After more than two years of work, the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee is celebrating completing their work on the plan.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Investigation finds 'no wrongdoing'

The results of a third-party investigation into Flathead County Planning and Zoning staff released Wednesday clear planners of allegations of improprieties.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BSAC to recommend final design engineer for stormwater project

The Bigfork Stormwater Advisory Committee could be recommending a final design engineer to Flathead County as early as this week, moving the stormwater project one step closer to its construction phase.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Local's story featured on TV show

Bruce Piasecki of Bigfork Propane thought his 22-minutes of fame were over in 1997, when "Dateline" aired a piece about his 1995 rescue of a boy who had been mauled by a grizzly bear.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Local's story featured on TV show

Bruce Piasecki of Bigfork Propane thought his 22-minutes of fame were over in 1997, when "Dateline" aired a piece about his 1995 rescue of a boy who had been mauled by a grizzly bear.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cave Club earns national recognition

Bigfork High School teacher Hans Bodenhamer knew his students in Cave Club were doing some "amazing" work, but he got confirmation of it last week when he found out the club had earned national recognition.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Investigation finds 'no wrongdoing'

The results of a third-party investigation into Flathead County Planning and Zoning staff released Wednesday clear planners of allegations of improprieties.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BSAC to recommend final design engineer for stormwater project

The Bigfork Stormwater Advisory Committee could be recommending a final design engineer to Flathead County as early as this week, moving the stormwater project one step closer to its construction phase.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UPDATED: LNPC finishes up work on plan

After more than two years of work, the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee is celebrating completing their work on the plan.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Local's story featured on TV show

Bruce Piasecki of Bigfork Propane thought his 22-minutes of fame were over in 1997, when "Dateline" aired a piece about his 1995 rescue of a boy who had been mauled by a grizzly bear.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BSAC to recommend final design engineer for stormwater project

The Bigfork Stormwater Advisory Committee could be recommending a final design engineer to Flathead County as early as this week, moving the stormwater project one step closer to its construction phase.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cave Club earns national recognition

Bigfork High School teacher Hans Bodenhamer knew his students in Cave Club were doing some "amazing" work, but he got confirmation of it last week when he found out the club had earned national recognition.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LNPC examines recommendations from Citizens for a Better Flathead

The Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee reviewed recommendations from Citizens for a Better Flathead last week and made a number of minor revisions to the plan.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LNPC examines recommendations from Citizens for a Better Flathead

The Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee reviewed recommendations from Citizens for a Better Flathead last week and made a number of minor revisions to the plan.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

School board prepares for search

The Bigfork School District board will determine in a workshop next week how to go about the search for a new superintendent.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Valley-wide group forms to share stormwater resources

An interest in stormwater issues drew representatives of local governments, non-profit groups and businesses from across the Valley to Bigfork on Wednesday, Jan. 13, for the creation of the Flathead Stormwater Resource Group.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LNPC examines recommendations from Citizens for a Better Flathead

The Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee reviewed recommendations from Citizens for a Better Flathead last week and made a number of minor revisions to the plan.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Valley-wide group forms to share stormwater resources

An interest in stormwater issues drew representatives of local governments, non-profit groups and businesses from across the Valley to Bigfork on Wednesday, Jan. 13, for the creation of the Flathead Stormwater Resource Group.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

School board prepares for search

The Bigfork School District board will determine in a workshop next week how to go about the search for a new superintendent.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

School board prepares for search

The Bigfork School District board will determine in a workshop next week how to go about the search for a new superintendent.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Valley-wide group forms to share stormwater resources

An interest in stormwater issues drew representatives of local governments, non-profit groups and businesses from across the Valley to Bigfork on Wednesday, Jan. 13, for the creation of the Flathead Stormwater Resource Group.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kinzer set to retire

Russ Kinzer, superintendent of the Bigfork School District, told staff this week that he intends to retire at the end of the school year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

When snow falls, school officials head out to monitor conditions

While others are still curled up in warm beds on cold winter mornings, a few people from Bigfork School District are already on the road.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kinzer set to retire

Russ Kinzer, superintendent of the Bigfork School District, told staff this week that he intends to retire at the end of the school year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Voluntary tax group to include more businesses

The group that formed the Bigfork Enhancement Contribution is looking to branch out from the downtown area and include businesses on Montana Highway 35.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS senior tries hand as marine biologist

Editor's note: This is the second article in a two-part series on an interest in marine biology at Bigfork High School. Read about the new science class at Bigfork High School in the Jan. 7 edition of the Bigfork Eagle.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

When snow falls, school officials head out to monitor conditions

While others are still curled up in warm beds on cold winter mornings, a few people from Bigfork School District are already on the road.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS senior tries hand as marine biologist

Editor's note: This is the second article in a two-part series on an interest in marine biology at Bigfork High School. Read about the new science class at Bigfork High School in the Jan. 7 edition of the Bigfork Eagle.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS senior tries hand as marine biologist

Editor's note: This is the second article in a two-part series on an interest in marine biology at Bigfork High School. Read about the new science class at Bigfork High School in the Jan. 7 edition of the Bigfork Eagle.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

When snow falls, school officials head out to monitor conditions

While others are still curled up in warm beds on cold winter mornings, a few people from Bigfork School District are already on the road.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Voluntary tax group to include more businesses

The group that formed the Bigfork Enhancement Contribution is looking to branch out from the downtown area and include businesses on Montana Highway 35.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Voluntary tax group to include more businesses

The group that formed the Bigfork Enhancement Contribution is looking to branch out from the downtown area and include businesses on Montana Highway 35.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kinzer set to retire

Russ Kinzer, superintendent of the Bigfork School District, told staff this week that he intends to retire at the end of the school year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Voluntary tax group to include more businesses

The group that formed the Bigfork Enhancement Contribution is looking to branch out from the downtown area and include businesses on Montana Highway 35.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Voluntary tax group to include more businesses

The group that formed the Bigfork Enhancement Contribution is looking to branch out from the downtown area and include businesses on Montana Highway 35.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Voluntary tax group to include more businesses

The group that formed the Bigfork Enhancement Contribution is looking to branch out from the downtown area and include businesses on Montana Highway 35.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Food bank responds to upsurge in gift needs

The number of West Shore families in need tripled this holiday season, as the West Shore Food Bank and its friends provided gifts to more than 240 families.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stormwater project final design goes out to bid

After two years of preparation work, the Bigfork Stormwater Project may be under construction this year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New science class aims to keep seniors at BHS

Since science is only required for two years and some seniors just opt not to take additional classes, Bigfork High School was looking for an additional offering that would entice senior students to stay in school full time.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stormwater project final design goes out to bid

After two years of preparation work, the Bigfork Stormwater Project may be under construction this year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Food bank responds to upsurge in gift needs

The number of West Shore families in need tripled this holiday season, as the West Shore Food Bank and its friends provided gifts to more than 240 families.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Motel move makes way for park

People are used to seeing hotels on the side of the highway, but those passing through Lakeside are getting used to seeing motels move down it.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New science class aims to keep seniors at BHS

Since science is only required for two years and some seniors just opt not to take additional classes, Bigfork High School was looking for an additional offering that would entice senior students to stay in school full time.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BLUAC hears from Swan Hill Homestead developers

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee heard an update from developers Thursday on a potential subdivision on Swan Hill Road.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Motel move makes way for park

People are used to seeing hotels on the side of the highway, but those passing through Lakeside are getting used to seeing motels move down it.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Motel move makes way for park

People are used to seeing hotels on the side of the highway, but those passing through Lakeside are getting used to seeing motels move down it.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stormwater project final design goes out to bid

After two years of preparation work, the Bigfork Stormwater Project may be under construction this year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Food bank responds to upsurge in gift needs

The number of West Shore families in need tripled this holiday season, as the West Shore Food Bank and its friends provided gifts to more than 240 families.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New science class aims to keep seniors at BHS

Since science is only required for two years and some seniors just opt not to take additional classes, Bigfork High School was looking for an additional offering that would entice senior students to stay in school full time.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BLUAC hears from Swan Hill Homestead developers

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee heard an update from developers Thursday on a potential subdivision on Swan Hill Road.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BLUAC hears from Swan Hill Homestead developers

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee heard an update from developers Thursday on a potential subdivision on Swan Hill Road.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Officials watching property tax adjustments

Editor's Note: This is part two in a two-part series looking at the effect of property tax adjustments. See the Dec. 23 edition for the impact on Lake County.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

ARTFusion robbed on Christmas

A Christmas Day robbery has left ARTFusion on Electric Avenue with more than $1,500 in losses.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Committee votes to leave Lakeside Club designation

NOTE: This article contains a correction.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Looking back at a year in Bigfork

This week residents will say goodbye to 2009 and hello to a new year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

ARTFusion robbed on Christmas

A Christmas Day robbery has left ARTFusion on Electric Avenue with more than $1,500 in losses.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Looking back at a year in Bigfork

This week residents will say goodbye to 2009 and hello to a new year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Officials watching property tax adjustments

Editor's Note: This is part two in a two-part series looking at the effect of property tax adjustments. See the Dec. 23 edition for the impact on Lake County.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Looking back at a year in Bigfork

This week residents will say goodbye to 2009 and hello to a new year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Committee votes to leave Lakeside Club designation

NOTE: This article contains a correction.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Looking back at a year on the West Shore

This week residents will say goodbye to 2009 and hello to a new year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

ARTFusion robbed on Christmas

A Christmas Day robbery has left ARTFusion on Electric Avenue with more than $1,500 in losses.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Committee votes to leave Lakeside Club designation

NOTE: This article contains a correction.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Looking back at a year on the West Shore

This week residents will say goodbye to 2009 and hello to a new year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Officials watching property tax adjustments

Editor's Note: This is part two in a two-part series looking at the effect of property tax adjustments. See the Dec. 23 edition for the impact on Lake County.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Looking back at a year on the West Shore

This week residents will say goodbye to 2009 and hello to a new year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Committee votes to leave Lakeside Club designation

NOTE: This article contains a correction.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Bigfork bird count reveals rare species

Birders were out on the hunt Saturday, not for Christmas dinner but to tally all the birds and each of their species in the Bigfork area as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count by the National Audubon Society.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

County watching property reappraisal adjustments

With only 15 percent of the informal reviews of property tax reappraisals completed, it's going to be a little while before Flathead County officials can really measure the effects of any adjustments to property tax payments on local budgets.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Locals top red kettle donations

The bells have been ringing again outside local businesses for the Salvation Army and people are stepping up to their call, especially in Bigfork, according to the local branch of the organization.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Bigfork bird count reveals rare species

Birders were out on the hunt Saturday, not for Christmas dinner but to tally all the birds and each of their species in the Bigfork area as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count by the National Audubon Society.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Committee votes to leave Lakeside Club designation

NOTE: This article contains a correction.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Committee votes to leave Lakeside Club designation

NOTE: This article contains a correction.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Bigfork bird count reveals rare species

Birders were out on the hunt Saturday, not for Christmas dinner but to tally all the birds and each of their species in the Bigfork area as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count by the National Audubon Society.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

County watching property reappraisal adjustments

With only 15 percent of the informal reviews of property tax reappraisals completed, it's going to be a little while before Flathead County officials can really measure the effects of any adjustments to property tax payments on local budgets.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Locals top red kettle donations

The bells have been ringing again outside local businesses for the Salvation Army and people are stepping up to their call, especially in Bigfork, according to the local branch of the organization.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Locals top red kettle donations

The bells have been ringing again outside local businesses for the Salvation Army and people are stepping up to their call, especially in Bigfork, according to the local branch of the organization.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

County watching property reappraisal adjustments

With only 15 percent of the informal reviews of property tax reappraisals completed, it's going to be a little while before Flathead County officials can really measure the effects of any adjustments to property tax payments on local budgets.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Court upholds ruling in condo lawsuits

Three Lakeside condominium projects were correctly required to go through Flathead County's subdivision review process, the Montana Supreme Court declared in a recent decision.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Students learn lessons through movement

Students at Bigfork Elementary School are moving their hips to learn multiplication tables and parts of speech as part of a new dance program designed to use movement to put classroom lessons in a different light.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Court upholds ruling in condo lawsuits

Three Lakeside condominium projects were correctly required to go through Flathead County's subdivision review process, the Montana Supreme Court declared in a recent decision.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Lakeside QRU gets new home

West Shore emergency services have now taken a giant leap forward – the Lakeside QRU will soon have its own building.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Court upholds ruling in condo lawsuits

Three Lakeside condominium projects were correctly required to go through Flathead County's subdivision review process, the Montana Supreme Court declared in a recent decision.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Lakeside QRU gets new home

West Shore emergency services have now taken a giant leap forward – the Lakeside QRU will soon have its own building.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Salon to give free hair cuts to in-need kids

It was a CNN report that inspired Laurie Pacheco, owner of Her Alibi Salon and Spa in Bigfork, to action.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Students learn lessons through movement

Students at Bigfork Elementary School are moving their hips to learn multiplication tables and parts of speech as part of a new dance program designed to use movement to put classroom lessons in a different light.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Residents say tax system 'broken'

The state's property tax systems is broken, area residents told Montana legislators at a town hall meeting last week at Flathead Valley Community College.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Salon to give free hair cuts to in-need kids

It was a CNN report that inspired Laurie Pacheco, owner of Her Alibi Salon and Spa in Bigfork, to action.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Salon to give free hair cuts to in-need kids

It was a CNN report that inspired Laurie Pacheco, owner of Her Alibi Salon and Spa in Bigfork, to action.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Residents say tax system 'broken'

The state's property tax systems is broken, area residents told Montana legislators at a town hall meeting last week at Flathead Valley Community College.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Residents say tax system 'broken'

The state's property tax systems is broken, area residents told Montana legislators at a town hall meeting last week at Flathead Valley Community College.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Lakeside QRU gets new home

West Shore emergency services have now taken a giant leap forward – the Lakeside QRU will soon have its own building.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Students learn lessons through movement

Students at Bigfork Elementary School are moving their hips to learn multiplication tables and parts of speech as part of a new dance program designed to use movement to put classroom lessons in a different light.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Subcommittee formed to discuss options for Eagle's Crest

The Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee formed a subcommittee to brainstorm alternatives for what to do with the land use designation for a portion of the Lakeside Club, also known as Eagle's Crest.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Chamber launches new marketing strategy

The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce announced a new strategy for advertising the community last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Bigfork planner honored by award

Bigfork got state recognition for its neighborhood plan last week, as Shelley Gonzales, chairwoman of the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee, earned the Montana Association of Planners' "Community Planner Award."

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

BPCT welcomes adults in holiday play cast

When Diana Rahdert showed up for auditions for the Bigfork Playhouse Children Theatre's "Bah, Humbug! A Christmas Carol," she sat down by a man sitting by himself, one of the few other adults in the room.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Chamber launches new marketing strategy

The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce announced a new strategy for advertising the community last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

BPCT welcomes adults in holiday play cast

When Diana Rahdert showed up for auditions for the Bigfork Playhouse Children Theatre's "Bah, Humbug! A Christmas Carol," she sat down by a man sitting by himself, one of the few other adults in the room.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Local school nominated for national recognition

Lakeside Elementary School is one of three Montana schools nominated for the 2010 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

BPCT welcomes adults in holiday play cast

When Diana Rahdert showed up for auditions for the Bigfork Playhouse Children Theatre's "Bah, Humbug! A Christmas Carol," she sat down by a man sitting by himself, one of the few other adults in the room.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Subcommittee formed to discuss options for Eagle's Crest

The Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee formed a subcommittee to brainstorm alternatives for what to do with the land use designation for a portion of the Lakeside Club, also known as Eagle's Crest.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Chamber launches new marketing strategy

The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce announced a new strategy for advertising the community last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Bigfork planner honored by award

Bigfork got state recognition for its neighborhood plan last week, as Shelley Gonzales, chairwoman of the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee, earned the Montana Association of Planners' "Community Planner Award."

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Local school nominated for national recognition

Lakeside Elementary School is one of three Montana schools nominated for the 2010 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Local school nominated for national recognition

Lakeside Elementary School is one of three Montana schools nominated for the 2010 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Subcommittee formed to discuss options for Eagle's Crest

The Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee formed a subcommittee to brainstorm alternatives for what to do with the land use designation for a portion of the Lakeside Club, also known as Eagle's Crest.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Bigfork planner honored by award

Bigfork got state recognition for its neighborhood plan last week, as Shelley Gonzales, chairwoman of the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee, earned the Montana Association of Planners' "Community Planner Award."

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Bigfork schools' stormwater system a 'success'

The new stormwater system, installed this summer at Bigfork's schools, has proven itself in the fall's wet weather, according to Superintendent Russ Kinzer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

More West Shore children in need this holiday season

The number of West Shore children in need this holiday season is rising and the West Shore Food Bank is trying to make sure they still get some joy this Christmas.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Local man follows in family's footsteps in Marines

When local Trevor Erickson dons his U.S. Marine Corps blues, he's fulfilling his life goal to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Annual Holidayfest kicks off Saturday

For those who didn't want to brave the crowds Thanksgiving weekend at area stores, the Somers-Lakeside PTA is offering an alternative that's much more family friendly.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Local man follows in family's footsteps in Marines

When local Trevor Erickson dons his U.S. Marine Corps blues, he's fulfilling his life goal to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Annual Holidayfest kicks off Saturday

For those who didn't want to brave the crowds Thanksgiving weekend at area stores, the Somers-Lakeside PTA is offering an alternative that's much more family friendly.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

More West Shore children in need this holiday season

The number of West Shore children in need this holiday season is rising and the West Shore Food Bank is trying to make sure they still get some joy this Christmas.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Annual Holidayfest kicks off Saturday

For those who didn't want to brave the crowds Thanksgiving weekend at area stores, the Somers-Lakeside PTA is offering an alternative that's much more family friendly.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Training building nearing completion

The Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department has conducted some minor exercises at its new training facility in Echo Lake but hopes to have full use of the building Jan. 1, according to fire chief Wayne Loeffler.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Training building nearing completion

The Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department has conducted some minor exercises at its new training facility in Echo Lake but hopes to have full use of the building Jan. 1, according to fire chief Wayne Loeffler.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Local man follows in family's footsteps in Marines

When local Trevor Erickson dons his U.S. Marine Corps blues, he's fulfilling his life goal to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Bigfork schools' stormwater system a 'success'

The new stormwater system, installed this summer at Bigfork's schools, has proven itself in the fall's wet weather, according to Superintendent Russ Kinzer.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Bigfork schools' stormwater system a 'success'

The new stormwater system, installed this summer at Bigfork's schools, has proven itself in the fall's wet weather, according to Superintendent Russ Kinzer.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Training building nearing completion

The Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department has conducted some minor exercises at its new training facility in Echo Lake but hopes to have full use of the building Jan. 1, according to fire chief Wayne Loeffler.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

More West Shore children in need this holiday season

The number of West Shore children in need this holiday season is rising and the West Shore Food Bank is trying to make sure they still get some joy this Christmas.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Bigfork fire levies for insurance increases

This is the first year residents will see Bigfork Fire on their tax bills.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Glacier Institute benefit in Somers raises funds for youth

Flathead residents dined in Somers last week to help continue efforts to introduce Montana youth to Glacier National Park.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Residents air property tax concerns

It was a letter he received from an 82-year-old East Shore widow that convinced state Rep. Scott Reichner, R-Bigfork, that something needed to be done about the recent property tax reappraisals.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Residents air property tax concerns

It was a letter he received from an 82-year-old East Shore widow that convinced state Rep. Scott Reichner, R-Bigfork, that something needed to be done about the recent property tax reappraisals.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Bigfork fire levies for insurance increases

This is the first year residents will see Bigfork Fire on their tax bills.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Demand up at local food pantry

While area residents may not be opening up their cupboards to help stock the shelves at the Bigfork Food Pantry, many are opening up their wallets to provide food to locals in need.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Bigfork fire levies for insurance increases

This is the first year residents will see Bigfork Fire on their tax bills.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Glacier Institute benefit in Somers raises funds for youth

Flathead residents dined in Somers last week to help continue efforts to introduce Montana youth to Glacier National Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Residents air property tax concerns

It was a letter he received from an 82-year-old East Shore widow that convinced state Rep. Scott Reichner, R-Bigfork, that something needed to be done about the recent property tax reappraisals.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Demand up at local food pantry

While area residents may not be opening up their cupboards to help stock the shelves at the Bigfork Food Pantry, many are opening up their wallets to provide food to locals in need.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Demand up at local food pantry

While area residents may not be opening up their cupboards to help stock the shelves at the Bigfork Food Pantry, many are opening up their wallets to provide food to locals in need.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Glacier Institute benefit in Somers raises funds for youth

Flathead residents dined in Somers last week to help continue efforts to introduce Montana youth to Glacier National Park.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Teachers progress in curriculum alignment

Bigfork teachers are making headway on a curriculum realignment process that will span the school year, they told Bigfork School board members last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Teachers progress in curriculum alignment

Bigfork teachers are making headway on a curriculum realignment process that will span the school year, they told Bigfork School board members last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Trucking to continue on Highway 35

Further restricting large truck traffic on Montana Highway 35 between Bigfork and Polson is not an option, but there are ways to make the road safer, Director Jim Lynch of the Montana Department of Transportation told a crowd of East and West Shore residents last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Group looks to give new life to Christmas card tradition

The Bigfork Gallery Group is looking to breathe new life into some of Bigfork's Christmas traditions.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Residents share property tax reappraisal concerns with local legislators

State Rep. Scott Reichner, R-Bigfork, along with other area Republican legislators gave residents a chance to air their concerns about recent property tax reappraisals at a town hall meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Residents share property tax reappraisal concerns with local legislators

State Rep. Scott Reichner, R-Bigfork, along with other area Republican legislators gave residents a chance to air their concerns about recent property tax reappraisals at a town hall meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Residents share property tax reappraisal concerns with local legislators

State Rep. Scott Reichner, R-Bigfork, along with other area Republican legislators gave residents a chance to air their concerns about recent property tax reappraisals at a town hall meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, in Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Trucking to continue on Highway 35

Further restricting large truck traffic on Montana Highway 35 between Bigfork and Polson is not an option, but there are ways to make the road safer, Director Jim Lynch of the Montana Department of Transportation told a crowd of East and West Shore residents last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Group looks to give new life to Christmas card tradition

The Bigfork Gallery Group is looking to breathe new life into some of Bigfork's Christmas traditions.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Group looks to give new life to Christmas card tradition

The Bigfork Gallery Group is looking to breathe new life into some of Bigfork's Christmas traditions.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Teachers progress in curriculum alignment

Bigfork teachers are making headway on a curriculum realignment process that will span the school year, they told Bigfork School board members last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Trucking to continue on Highway 35

Further restricting large truck traffic on Montana Highway 35 between Bigfork and Polson is not an option, but there are ways to make the road safer, Director Jim Lynch of the Montana Department of Transportation told a crowd of East and West Shore residents last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Former Somers fire chief faces felony charges

The former chief of the Somers-Lakeside Volunteer Fire Department faces allegations of embezzling more than $13,000 from department funds over the course of three years.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Local man rescues Bigfork business from fire

A local man is being touted as a Bigfork hero after saving a business from going up in flames last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Former Somers fire chief faces felony charges

The former chief of the Somers-Lakeside Volunteer Fire Department faces allegations of embezzling more than $13,000 from department funds over the course of three years.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Retired teachers return to work with students

Joan Selner retired from the Bigfork School District more than 13 years ago, but she still shows up for school every weekday morning.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Former Somers fire chief faces felony charges

The former chief of the Somers-Lakeside Volunteer Fire Department faces allegations of embezzling more than $13,000 from department funds over the course of three years.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Retired teachers return to work with students

Joan Selner retired from the Bigfork School District more than 13 years ago, but she still shows up for school every weekday morning.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Local man rescues Bigfork business from fire

A local man is being touted as a Bigfork hero after saving a business from going up in flames last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Saddlehorn donates $20,000 to local non-profits

The Saddlehorn Foundation donated roughly $20,000 to support local non-profits and community improvement projects last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Local man rescues Bigfork business from fire

A local man is being touted as a Bigfork hero after saving a business from going up in flames last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Saddlehorn donates $20,000 to local non-profits

The Saddlehorn Foundation donated roughly $20,000 to support local non-profits and community improvement projects last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Retired teachers return to work with students

Joan Selner retired from the Bigfork School District more than 13 years ago, but she still shows up for school every weekday morning.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Saddlehorn donates $20,000 to local non-profits

The Saddlehorn Foundation donated roughly $20,000 to support local non-profits and community improvement projects last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Auto class gives students taste of the 'real world'

Steve Melkioty runs a tight auto shop, giving oil changes, fixing faulty engines and rotating tires.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Concert to benefit Flathead residents needing economic assistance

Being down on your luck in this economic climate shouldn't leave you on the street, at least that's what Bigfork resident Jack Hanes decided when he ran into a friend a few weeks ago.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Auto class gives students taste of the 'real world'

Steve Melkioty runs a tight auto shop, giving oil changes, fixing faulty engines and rotating tires.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Volunteers design, craft new Frostys for 2009-10 season

Despite the lack of snow, locals have been carefully crafting snowmen to greet visitors to the West Shore.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Auto class gives students taste of the 'real world'

Steve Melkioty runs a tight auto shop, giving oil changes, fixing faulty engines and rotating tires.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Concert to benefit Flathead residents needing economic assistance

Being down on your luck in this economic climate shouldn't leave you on the street, at least that's what Bigfork resident Jack Hanes decided when he ran into a friend a few weeks ago.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Volunteers design, craft new Frostys for 2009-10 season

Despite the lack of snow, locals have been carefully crafting snowmen to greet visitors to the West Shore.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Concert to benefit Flathead residents needing economic assistance

Being down on your luck in this economic climate shouldn't leave you on the street, at least that's what Bigfork resident Jack Hanes decided when he ran into a friend a few weeks ago.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Volunteers design, craft new Frostys for 2009-10 season

Despite the lack of snow, locals have been carefully crafting snowmen to greet visitors to the West Shore.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Plan committee postpones vote

The Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee again postponed making a decision Monday on whether to change the land use designation for the Lakeside Club, also known as Eagle's Crest.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Plan committee postpones vote

The Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee again postponed making a decision Monday on whether to change the land use designation for the Lakeside Club, also known as Eagle's Crest.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Resident seeks support for Montana soldiers

With the holidays approaching, one local woman is looking to spread the seasonal joy to Montana service men and women in Iraq.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Resident seeks support for Montana soldiers

With the holidays approaching, one local woman is looking to spread the seasonal joy to Montana service men and women in Iraq.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Plan committee postpones vote

The Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee again postponed making a decision Monday on whether to change the land use designation for the Lakeside Club, also known as Eagle's Crest.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Resident seeks support for Montana soldiers

With the holidays approaching, one local woman is looking to spread the seasonal joy to Montana service men and women in Iraq.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Museum struggles to find funds

It's hard to be one of more than a dozen non-profits in a small community, especially in the current economic situation n at least that's what the Bigfork Museum of Art & History has found.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Revisions completed for Lakeside Neighborhood Plan

UPDATED: Meeting scheduled for Nov. 2 to discuss Eagle's Crest.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Museum struggles to find funds

It's hard to be one of more than a dozen non-profits in a small community, especially in the current economic situation n at least that's what the Bigfork Museum of Art & History has found.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Museum struggles to find funds

It's hard to be one of more than a dozen non-profits in a small community, especially in the current economic situation n at least that's what the Bigfork Museum of Art & History has found.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Revisions completed for Lakeside Neighborhood Plan

UPDATED: Meeting scheduled for Nov. 2 to discuss Eagle's Crest.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Revisions completed for Lakeside Neighborhood Plan

UPDATED: Meeting scheduled for Nov. 2 to discuss Eagle's Crest.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Somers Middle School students celebrate Red Ribbon Week

The week, celebrated throughout the United States, encourages students not to use illegal drugs.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Museum struggles to find funds

It's hard to be one of more than a dozen non-profits in a small community, especially in the current economic situation – at least that's what the Bigfork Museum of Art & History has found.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Revisions completed for Lakeside Neighborhood Plan

UPDATED: Meeting scheduled for Nov. 2 to discuss Eagle's Crest.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Barkus pleads not guilty to felonies

State Sen. Greg Barkus pleaded not guilty this week to three felony charges stemming from an August boat crash on Flathead Lake that injured five people, including U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Barkus pleads not guilty to felonies

State Sen. Greg Barkus pleaded not guilty this week to three felony charges stemming from an August boat crash on Flathead Lake that injured five people, including U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Somers Middle School students celebrate Red Ribbon Week

The week, celebrated throughout the United States, encourages students not to use illegal drugs.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Revisions completed for Lakeside Neighborhood Plan

UPDATED: Meeting scheduled for Nov. 2 to discuss Eagle's Crest.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Museum struggles to find funds

It's hard to be one of more than a dozen non-profits in a small community, especially in the current economic situation – at least that's what the Bigfork Museum of Art & History has found.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Somers Middle School students celebrate Red Ribbon Week

The week, celebrated throughout the United States, encourages students not to use illegal drugs.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Barkus pleads not guilty to felonies

State Sen. Greg Barkus pleaded not guilty this week to three felony charges stemming from an August boat crash on Flathead Lake that injured five people, including U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Museum struggles to find funds

It's hard to be one of more than a dozen non-profits in a small community, especially in the current economic situation – at least that's what the Bigfork Museum of Art & History has found.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Revisions completed for Lakeside Neighborhood Plan

UPDATED: Meeting scheduled for Nov. 2 to discuss Eagle's Crest.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Planning Board recommends guiding document for plans

The Flathead County Planning Board will send a 10-step document aimed at guiding interested communities on how to start a county-sanctioned neighborhood plan to the County Commissioners for approval.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Planning Board recommends guiding document for plans

The Flathead County Planning Board will send a 10-step document aimed at guiding interested communities on how to start a county-sanctioned neighborhood plan to the County Commissioners for approval.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ball to raise money for new center

Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre is hosting the ball to benefit the new Fine Arts Center.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Planning Board recommends guiding document for plans

The Flathead County Planning Board will send a 10-step document aimed at guiding interested communities on how to start a county-sanctioned neighborhood plan to the County Commissioners for approval.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Locals share art of hooking

More than 100 people came out last Thursday in Somers to see a group of hookers – rug hookers.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Locals share art of hooking

More than 100 people came out last Thursday in Somers to see a group of hookers – rug hookers.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

BHS shares online classes

Home-school students will now be able to take advantage of online classes offered through Bigfork High School free of charge.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

BHS shares online classes

Home-school students will now be able to take advantage of online classes offered through Bigfork High School free of charge.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ball to raise money for new center

Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre is hosting the ball to benefit the new Fine Arts Center.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ball to raise money for new center

Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre is hosting the ball to benefit the new Fine Arts Center.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Locals share art of hooking

More than 100 people came out last Thursday in Somers to see a group of hookers – rug hookers.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

BHS shares online classes

Home-school students will now be able to take advantage of online classes offered through Bigfork High School free of charge.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Fire burns Terrace Hill home

Virginia King was at home with her 3-year-old daughter Friday morning when she heard an explosion in the basement apartment of her rental house on Terrace Hill Road in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Fire burns Terrace Hill home

Virginia King was at home with her 3-year-old daughter Friday morning when she heard an explosion in the basement apartment of her rental house on Terrace Hill Road in Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Barkus faces felony charges for boat crash

More than 40 days after a boat crash on Flathead Lake that injured five people, including U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg, charges have been filed against State Sen. Greg Barkus, alleging he was driving the boat under the influence of alcohol.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Board reviews Lakeside Neighborhood Plan

The Flathead County Planning Board decided to go ahead with a review of the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan last week, a step that continues to move the plan forward even with a pending lawsuit and injunction to stop it.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Barkus faces felony charges for boat crash

More than 40 days after a boat crash on Flathead Lake that injured five people, including U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg, charges have been filed against State Sen. Greg Barkus, alleging he was driving the boat under the influence of alcohol.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Barkus faces felony charges for boat crash

More than 40 days after a boat crash on Flathead Lake that injured five people, including U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg, charges have been filed against State Sen. Greg Barkus, alleging he was driving the boat under the influence of alcohol.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Board reviews Lakeside Neighborhood Plan

The Flathead County Planning Board decided to go ahead with a review of the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan last week, a step that continues to move the plan forward even with a pending lawsuit and injunction to stop it.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Board reviews Lakeside Neighborhood Plan

The Flathead County Planning Board decided to go ahead with a review of the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan last week, a step that continues to move the plan forward even with a pending lawsuit and injunction to stop it.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Fire burns Terrace Hill home

Virginia King was at home with her 3-year-old daughter Friday morning when she heard an explosion in the basement apartment of her rental house on Terrace Hill Road in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bar owners think positive as smoking ban goes into effect

It used to be that when a customer came in and bought a retail bottle of beer to take home his family could smell the Tall Pine Lounge on him when he walked in the door.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

BHS gets spirited for Homecoming this week

Students at Bigfork High School are expressing their school pride with Spirit Week on Oct. 5 through 9, in honor of Homecoming

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

BHS gets spirited for Homecoming this week

Students at Bigfork High School are expressing their school pride with Spirit Week on Oct. 5 through 9, in honor of Homecoming

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New dance studio offers classes locally

Lakeside parents who want to enroll their children in dance classes no longer have to make the 30 minute commute to Kalispell now that the Lakeside Dance Studio opened its doors.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New dance studio offers classes locally

Lakeside parents who want to enroll their children in dance classes no longer have to make the 30 minute commute to Kalispell now that the Lakeside Dance Studio opened its doors.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside residents feed fire crews

It takes a lot to feed 175 firefighters – at least that's what Lakeside residents discovered last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside residents feed fire crews

It takes a lot to feed 175 firefighters – at least that's what Lakeside residents discovered last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

BHS gets spirited for Homecoming this week

Students at Bigfork High School are expressing their school pride with Spirit Week on Oct. 5 through 9, in honor of Homecoming

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bar owners think positive as smoking ban goes into effect

It used to be that when a customer came in and bought a retail bottle of beer to take home his family could smell the Tall Pine Lounge on him when he walked in the door.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bar owners think positive as smoking ban goes into effect

It used to be that when a customer came in and bought a retail bottle of beer to take home his family could smell the Tall Pine Lounge on him when he walked in the door.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New dance studio offers classes locally

Lakeside parents who want to enroll their children in dance classes no longer have to make the 30 minute commute to Kalispell now that the Lakeside Dance Studio opened its doors.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside residents feed fire crews

It takes a lot to feed 175 firefighters – at least that's what Lakeside residents discovered last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Fires in Lakeside, N. Fork keeps neighbors nervous

It was a close call as residents of 160 Lakeside homes were encouraged to prepare for evacuation last weekend as a wildland fire spread on Baldy Mountain, but weather should help ease fears of the fire growing much more.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

CFBB recycling efforts up for grant

People across the United States will have an opportunity to vote throughout the month of October to help keep Bigfork green.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Baldy wild fire consumes more than 200 acres

Residents of 160 Lakeside homes were encouraged to prepare for evacuation last weekend as a wildland fire spread on Baldy Mountain.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Deadline approaches for property tax appeals

Time is running out for Flathead and Lake county residents who wish to appeal their recent property tax assessment.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Fires in Lakeside, N. Fork keeps neighbors nervous

It was a close call as residents of 160 Lakeside homes were encouraged to prepare for evacuation last weekend as a wildland fire spread on Baldy Mountain, but weather should help ease fears of the fire growing much more.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Fires in Lakeside, N. Fork keeps neighbors nervous

It was a close call as residents of 160 Lakeside homes were encouraged to prepare for evacuation last weekend as a wildland fire spread on Baldy Mountain, but weather should help ease fears of the fire growing much more.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Deadline approaches for property tax appeals

Time is running out for Flathead and Lake county residents who wish to appeal their recent property tax assessment.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Morrow honored at chamber banquet

For more than 25 years, John Morrow responded to the call without hesitation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

CFBB recycling efforts up for grant

People across the United States will have an opportunity to vote throughout the month of October to help keep Bigfork green.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Baldy wild fire consumes more than 200 acres

Residents of 160 Lakeside homes were encouraged to prepare for evacuation last weekend as a wildland fire spread on Baldy Mountain.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

CFBB recycling efforts up for grant

People across the United States will have an opportunity to vote throughout the month of October to help keep Bigfork green.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Morrow honored at chamber banquet

For more than 25 years, John Morrow responded to the call without hesitation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Baldy wild fire consumes more than 200 acres

Residents of 160 Lakeside homes were encouraged to prepare for evacuation last weekend as a wildland fire spread on Baldy Mountain.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Morrow honored at chamber banquet

For more than 25 years, John Morrow responded to the call without hesitation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Deadline approaches for property tax appeals

Time is running out for Flathead and Lake county residents who wish to appeal their recent property tax assessment.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Commissioners approve change

The Flathead County Commissioners looked to put an end to a two-year zoning debate by approving a zoning change along Montana 83 on Sept. 16.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Commissioners approve change

The Flathead County Commissioners looked to put an end to a two-year zoning debate by approving a zoning change along Montana 83 on Sept. 16.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork High School misses AYP goal

For the first time, a Bigfork school has failed to make Adequate Yearly Progress.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork High School misses AYP goal

For the first time, a Bigfork school has failed to make Adequate Yearly Progress.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork High School misses AYP goal

For the first time, a Bigfork school has failed to make Adequate Yearly Progress.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Commissioners approve change

The Flathead County Commissioners looked to put an end to a two-year zoning debate by approving a zoning change along Montana 83 on Sept. 16.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Business down after summer tourism

Business from summer tourism in the Bigfork and Lakeside areas was down slightly this year, but still higher than anticipated, according to local business owners.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Business down after summer tourism

Business from summer tourism in the Bigfork and Lakeside areas was down slightly this year, but still higher than anticipated, according to local business owners.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Business down after summer tourism

Business from summer tourism in the Bigfork and Lakeside areas was down slightly this year, but still higher than anticipated, according to local business owners.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Foundation seeks remaining funds for building

Members of the Friends of the Bigfork Fire Department are hoping that last Friday's "Brats, Burgers and Band" fundraiser raised enough to round out the final costs of a three-year project.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Foundation seeks remaining funds for building

Members of the Friends of the Bigfork Fire Department are hoping that last Friday's "Brats, Burgers and Band" fundraiser raised enough to round out the final costs of a three-year project.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Foundation seeks remaining funds for building

Members of the Friends of the Bigfork Fire Department are hoping that last Friday's "Brats, Burgers and Band" fundraiser raised enough to round out the final costs of a three-year project.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO