Bigfork students owe $10,000 in overdraft lunch fees

Over the last two years Bigfork students have accrued $9,800 in overdraft lunch fees.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork students owe $10,000 in overdraft lunch fees

Over the last two years Bigfork students have accrued $9,800 in overdraft lunch fees.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork students owe $10,000 in overdraft lunch fees

Over the last two years Bigfork students have accrued $9,800 in overdraft lunch fees.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Retired Bigfork teacher gets $10k for Lakeside safety

Johanna Bangeman recently applied for and was awarded a Safe Routes to Schools grant for Lakeside.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Retired Bigfork teacher gets $10k for Lakeside safety

Johanna Bangeman recently applied for and was awarded a Safe Routes to Schools grant for Lakeside.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Retired Bigfork teacher gets $10k for Lakeside safety

Johanna Bangeman recently applied for and was awarded a Safe Routes to Schools grant for Lakeside.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Local 'miracle' man beats odds with brain cancer

Anthony Kuechmann was told he was going to die from stage four brain cancer just five years after graduating from Flathead High School. Four years later he is still alive despite an inoperable tumor in his brain, and he and his wife LaSaundra have two young children to raise and …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Local 'miracle' man beats odds with brain cancer

Anthony Kuechmann was told he was going to die from stage four brain cancer just five years after graduating from Flathead High School. Four years later he is still alive despite an inoperable tumor in his brain, and he and his wife LaSaundra have two young children to raise and …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Local 'miracle' man beats odds with brain cancer

Anthony Kuechmann was told he was going to die from stage four brain cancer just five years after graduating from Flathead High School. Four years later he is still alive despite an inoperable tumor in his brain, and he and his wife LaSaundra have two young children to raise and …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Locals and ACS rally to help cancer survivors

Medical expenses are one of the top reasons people go bankrupt, according to Deborah Hayes, quality of life manager with the American Cancer Society in Missoula. She said the average cost for a 30-day prescription in 2006 was $1,600 and current medications cost up to $10,000.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Locals and ACS rally to help cancer survivors

Medical expenses are one of the top reasons people go bankrupt, according to Deborah Hayes, quality of life manager with the American Cancer Society in Missoula. She said the average cost for a 30-day prescription in 2006 was $1,600 and current medications cost up to $10,000.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Locals and ACS rally to help cancer survivors

Medical expenses are one of the top reasons people go bankrupt, according to Deborah Hayes, quality of life manager with the American Cancer Society in Missoula. She said the average cost for a 30-day prescription in 2006 was $1,600 and current medications cost up to $10,000.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Green Box committee meets with county to discuss options

The Bigfork Green Box site has been discussed, analyzed, sized, and hypothesized by locals and county officials since the early 1990s and the struggle to keep it open and operational continues.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Green Box committee meets with county to discuss options

The Bigfork Green Box site has been discussed, analyzed, sized, and hypothesized by locals and county officials since the early 1990s and the struggle to keep it open and operational continues.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Green Box committee meets with county to discuss options

The Bigfork Green Box site has been discussed, analyzed, sized, and hypothesized by locals and county officials since the early 1990s and the struggle to keep it open and operational continues.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Spin bikes to raise funds for two local charities

Spin cycles, also known as stationary bikes, are usually used for working up a sweat. But on March 16, Montana Athletic Club’s spin cycles will be used to raise funds for the Bigfork Food Pantry and Montana Wounded Warriors.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Spin bikes to raise funds for two local charities

Spin cycles, also known as stationary bikes, are usually used for working up a sweat. But on March 16, Montana Athletic Club’s spin cycles will be used to raise funds for the Bigfork Food Pantry and Montana Wounded Warriors.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Spin bikes to raise funds for two local charities

Spin cycles, also known as stationary bikes, are usually used for working up a sweat. But on March 16, Montana Athletic Club’s spin cycles will be used to raise funds for the Bigfork Food Pantry and Montana Wounded Warriors.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Expansion of Bigfork's green box site a possibility

Size restrictions, property lines, box arrangement, safety concerns and fencing are on the discussion table in determining the future of Bigfork’s green box site.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Expansion of Bigfork's green box site a possibility

Size restrictions, property lines, box arrangement, safety concerns and fencing are on the discussion table in determining the future of Bigfork’s green box site.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Expansion of Bigfork's green box site a possibility

Size restrictions, property lines, box arrangement, safety concerns and fencing are on the discussion table in determining the future of Bigfork’s green box site.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Land Trust awarded for 27 years of conservation

After 27 years and 51 conservation easements to protect and maintain wildlife and their habitat in the Flathead Valley, the Montana Chapter of the Wildlife Society awarded the 2013 Wildlife Conservation Award to the Flathead County Land Trust on Feb. 28.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Land Trust awarded for 27 years of conservation

After 27 years and 51 conservation easements to protect and maintain wildlife and their habitat in the Flathead Valley, the Montana Chapter of the Wildlife Society awarded the 2013 Wildlife Conservation Award to the Flathead County Land Trust on Feb. 28.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Land Trust awarded for 27 years of conservation

After 27 years and 51 conservation easements to protect and maintain wildlife and their habitat in the Flathead Valley, the Montana Chapter of the Wildlife Society awarded the 2013 Wildlife Conservation Award to the Flathead County Land Trust on Feb. 28.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork School Board positions up for election

Bigfork residents looking to make an impact on how the Bigfork School District functions have an opportunity to do so by running for the school board this spring.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork School Board positions up for election

Bigfork residents looking to make an impact on how the Bigfork School District functions have an opportunity to do so by running for the school board this spring.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork School Board positions up for election

Bigfork residents looking to make an impact on how the Bigfork School District functions have an opportunity to do so by running for the school board this spring.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Emergency Response Team to host wildfire session

Wildfires are difficult to maintain, very distructive, and a fact of life in western states. But, not everyone knows how to prepare for them or how to protect their property should one happen nearby.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Emergency Response Team to host wildfire session

Wildfires are difficult to maintain, very distructive, and a fact of life in western states. But, not everyone knows how to prepare for them or how to protect their property should one happen nearby.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Emergency Response Team to host wildfire session

Wildfires are difficult to maintain, very distructive, and a fact of life in western states. But, not everyone knows how to prepare for them or how to protect their property should one happen nearby.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

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HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Debit card program raises funds for breast cancer

From the grocery store to the gas station, debit cards can be used pretty much anywhere. Last May, Rocky Mountain Bank and Heartland Financial capitalized on the convenience of swiping cards to fundraise for breast cancer. Last week those efforts paid off in the sum of $5,000.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

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Opinion.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Debit card program raises funds for breast cancer

From the grocery store to the gas station, debit cards can be used pretty much anywhere. Last May, Rocky Mountain Bank and Heartland Financial capitalized on the convenience of swiping cards to fundraise for breast cancer. Last week those efforts paid off in the sum of $5,000.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Debit card program raises funds for breast cancer

From the grocery store to the gas station, debit cards can be used pretty much anywhere. Last May, Rocky Mountain Bank and Heartland Financial capitalized on the convenience of swiping cards to fundraise for breast cancer. Last week those efforts paid off in the sum of $5,000.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

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WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Painting reported stolen and returned

Bigfork artist Shana Smith went to the Rendezvous bar to show her paintings and found one was missing, and an employee told her it was stolen on Feb. 15 and didn’t know who did it, according to Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Painting reported stolen and returned

Bigfork artist Shana Smith went to the Rendezvous bar to show her paintings and found one was missing, and an employee told her it was stolen on Feb. 15 and didn’t know who did it, according to Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Painting reported stolen and returned

Bigfork artist Shana Smith went to the Rendezvous bar to show her paintings and found one was missing, and an employee told her it was stolen on Feb. 15 and didn’t know who did it, according to Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Water rights proposal stirs concerns

Confusion and concern about the pending 1,400-page water rights compact for the Confederated Salish-Kootenai Tribes brought over 200 residents together to hear reasons why the proposal should be rejected on Thursday evening at the Red Lion in Kalispell.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Water rights proposal stirs concerns

Confusion and concern about the pending 1,400-page water rights compact for the Confederated Salish-Kootenai Tribes brought over 200 residents together to hear reasons why the proposal should be rejected on Thursday evening at the Red Lion in Kalispell.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Water rights proposal stirs concerns

Confusion and concern about the pending 1,400-page water rights compact for the Confederated Salish-Kootenai Tribes brought over 200 residents together to hear reasons why the proposal should be rejected on Thursday evening at the Red Lion in Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Prescribed fires planned at Crane Mtn.

Smoky air will temporarily return to the Flathead Valley and Swan Valley this spring as the Swan Lake Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest conducts multiple prescribed fire projects when weather, fuel conditions, and air quality become favorable.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Prescribed fires planned at Crane Mtn.

Smoky air will temporarily return to the Flathead Valley and Swan Valley this spring as the Swan Lake Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest conducts multiple prescribed fire projects when weather, fuel conditions, and air quality become favorable.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Prescribed fires planned at Crane Mtn.

Smoky air will temporarily return to the Flathead Valley and Swan Valley this spring as the Swan Lake Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest conducts multiple prescribed fire projects when weather, fuel conditions, and air quality become favorable.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Library funding one-third of national average

The Flathead County Library system is running on a budget one-third the size of other similarly sized libraries.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Library funding one-third of national average

The Flathead County Library system is running on a budget one-third the size of other similarly sized libraries.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Library funding one-third of national average

The Flathead County Library system is running on a budget one-third the size of other similarly sized libraries.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork teachers against pepper spray

Pepper spray was donated to the Bigfork School District last month, but the teachers surveyed about the donation weren’t in favor of keeping it.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork teachers against pepper spray

Pepper spray was donated to the Bigfork School District last month, but the teachers surveyed about the donation weren’t in favor of keeping it.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork teachers against pepper spray

Pepper spray was donated to the Bigfork School District last month, but the teachers surveyed about the donation weren’t in favor of keeping it.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

45 percent of Swan River students on reduced lunch rate

Forty-five percent of Swan River School’s students qualify for free and reduced lunch programs, though that doesn’t necessarily mean more funding for the school.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

45 percent of Swan River students on reduced lunch rate

Forty-five percent of Swan River School’s students qualify for free and reduced lunch programs, though that doesn’t necessarily mean more funding for the school.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

45 percent of Swan River students on reduced lunch rate

Forty-five percent of Swan River School’s students qualify for free and reduced lunch programs, though that doesn’t necessarily mean more funding for the school.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Lady Lions raise $15,000

It’s a jungle out there when it comes to fundraising in the Flathead, and the Lady Lions of Bigfork know it.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Lady Lions raise $15,000

It’s a jungle out there when it comes to fundraising in the Flathead, and the Lady Lions of Bigfork know it.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Lady Lions raise $15,000

It’s a jungle out there when it comes to fundraising in the Flathead, and the Lady Lions of Bigfork know it.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

County policy doesn't add up

I can’t stop thinking about the article I wrote last week about how a 30-year-old county policy prohibits county maintenance of all roads built after 1983.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

County policy doesn't add up

I can’t stop thinking about the article I wrote last week about how a 30-year-old county policy prohibits county maintenance of all roads built after 1983.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Community gathers to discuss school emergency plans

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to planning for emergencies such as the shooting in Newtown, Conn. and opinions differ on what approach to take.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

County policy doesn't add up

I can’t stop thinking about the article I wrote last week about how a 30-year-old county policy prohibits county maintenance of all roads built after 1983.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Community gathers to discuss school emergency plans

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to planning for emergencies such as the shooting in Newtown, Conn. and opinions differ on what approach to take.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Community gathers to discuss school emergency plans

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to planning for emergencies such as the shooting in Newtown, Conn. and opinions differ on what approach to take.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Green Box committee assembled

The future of the Bigfork Green Box site could depend on the efforts of Bigfork residents Karin Henion, Bruce Solberg, Bob Keenan and Paul Mutascio.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Green Box committee assembled

The future of the Bigfork Green Box site could depend on the efforts of Bigfork residents Karin Henion, Bruce Solberg, Bob Keenan and Paul Mutascio.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Green Box committee assembled

The future of the Bigfork Green Box site could depend on the efforts of Bigfork residents Karin Henion, Bruce Solberg, Bob Keenan and Paul Mutascio.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork leads Flathead Valley in graduation rates

Good things come in small packages, particularly with schools’ graduation rates. Bigfork High School once again has the highest graduation rate and the lowest dropout rate in the valley.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork leads Flathead Valley in graduation rates

Good things come in small packages, particularly with schools’ graduation rates. Bigfork High School once again has the highest graduation rate and the lowest dropout rate in the valley.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork leads Flathead Valley in graduation rates

Good things come in small packages, particularly with schools’ graduation rates. Bigfork High School once again has the highest graduation rate and the lowest dropout rate in the valley.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Locals defend Insure Montana

Due to budget restrictions, 152 businesses in the Flathead Valley and even more across the state face losing the ability to provide health insurance to their employees through the Insure Montana program. Bigfork’s Mike Callaghan and Peter Leander testified in Helena last Tuesday alongside several other business owners who are …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork musician wins John Mayer and Zac Brown guitar

Life has thrown its share of curveballs at Bigfork musician Scott Moore, former bassist for The Bad Larrys.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork musician wins John Mayer and Zac Brown guitar

Life has thrown its share of curveballs at Bigfork musician Scott Moore, former bassist for The Bad Larrys.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork musician wins John Mayer and Zac Brown guitar

Life has thrown its share of curveballs at Bigfork musician Scott Moore, former bassist for The Bad Larrys.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pollywogs gives away maternity clothes

Echo Lake’s consignment store, Pollywogs, is giving away their maternity clothes for free in an effort to downsize their inventory and to help expectant mothers in the community.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pollywogs gives away maternity clothes

Echo Lake’s consignment store, Pollywogs, is giving away their maternity clothes for free in an effort to downsize their inventory and to help expectant mothers in the community.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pollywogs gives away maternity clothes

Echo Lake’s consignment store, Pollywogs, is giving away their maternity clothes for free in an effort to downsize their inventory and to help expectant mothers in the community.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Green box site closure attempt failed once before

Efforts to close the green box sites across Flathead County were originally attempted and failed in the 1990s.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Green box site closure attempt failed once before

Efforts to close the green box sites across Flathead County were originally attempted and failed in the 1990s.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff utilizes community watches Flathead County ranked last in the state for deputy numbers

Flathead County ranks last in the state for how many officers are servicing the county’s 5,200 square miles, usually with four to eight officers. According to Deputy Sheriff Travis Bruyer there should be one officer for every thousand citizens, so in an effort to help Flathead County residents help themselves …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff utilizes community watches Flathead County ranked last in the state for deputy numbers

Flathead County ranks last in the state for how many officers are servicing the county’s 5,200 square miles, usually with four to eight officers. According to Deputy Sheriff Travis Bruyer there should be one officer for every thousand citizens, so in an effort to help Flathead County residents help themselves …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff utilizes community watches Flathead County ranked last in the state for deputy numbers

Flathead County ranks last in the state for how many officers are servicing the county’s 5,200 square miles, usually with four to eight officers. According to Deputy Sheriff Travis Bruyer there should be one officer for every thousand citizens, so in an effort to help Flathead County residents help themselves …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Agriculture on the rise in Flathead

Agriculture production needs to double in the next 50 years in order meet the demands of the world’s growing population according to Kalispell CHS General Manager Mark Lalum. Lalum and Bigfork’s Duane Johnson, owner of Clearwater Biologicals, spoke with the Flathead County Democratic Party and Central Committee at the Swan …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pepper spray donated to elementary

Retired Los Angeles Police Department detective Bob Halloran donated pepper spray to the Bigfork School District earlier this month and the Bigfork School District board of trustees needs to decide what they intend to do with it.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pepper spray donated to elementary

Retired Los Angeles Police Department detective Bob Halloran donated pepper spray to the Bigfork School District earlier this month and the Bigfork School District board of trustees needs to decide what they intend to do with it.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pepper spray donated to elementary

Retired Los Angeles Police Department detective Bob Halloran donated pepper spray to the Bigfork School District earlier this month and the Bigfork School District board of trustees needs to decide what they intend to do with it.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

CFBB advocates for green box sites

As Bigfork and Lakeside face closure of their green box sites, the Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork is taking an advocacy role on behalf of the community according to president Paul Mutascio. On Thursday afternoon the CFBB discussed challenges ahead for the village in regards to keeping the green …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

CFBB advocates for green box sites

As Bigfork and Lakeside face closure of their green box sites, the Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork is taking an advocacy role on behalf of the community according to president Paul Mutascio. On Thursday afternoon the CFBB discussed challenges ahead for the village in regards to keeping the green …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

CFBB advocates for green box sites

As Bigfork and Lakeside face closure of their green box sites, the Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork is taking an advocacy role on behalf of the community according to president Paul Mutascio. On Thursday afternoon the CFBB discussed challenges ahead for the village in regards to keeping the green …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tester meets at Swan River Community Hall

Montana Sen. Jon Tester spoke about regional and state politics at the Bigfork Area Democrats hosting of the Flathead County Democratic Party and Central Committee at the Swan River Community Hall on Jan. 15.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tester meets at Swan River Community Hall

Montana Sen. Jon Tester spoke about regional and state politics at the Bigfork Area Democrats hosting of the Flathead County Democratic Party and Central Committee at the Swan River Community Hall on Jan. 15.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tester meets at Swan River Community Hall

Montana Sen. Jon Tester spoke about regional and state politics at the Bigfork Area Democrats hosting of the Flathead County Democratic Party and Central Committee at the Swan River Community Hall on Jan. 15.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Eagle reporter, pilot and adventurer passes away

Ruth Nace Steel’s life was filled with adventure, from the wild west setting of early 20th century Browning to flying around the country and ultimately to being one of the first Bigfork Eagle reporters. Ruth passed away on New Year’s Eve, but from beginning to the end, her life’s story …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Eagle reporter, pilot and adventurer passes away

Ruth Nace Steel’s life was filled with adventure, from the wild west setting of early 20th century Browning to flying around the country and ultimately to being one of the first Bigfork Eagle reporters. Ruth passed away on New Year’s Eve, but from beginning to the end, her life’s story …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Eagle reporter, pilot and adventurer passes away

Ruth Nace Steel’s life was filled with adventure, from the wild west setting of early 20th century Browning to flying around the country and ultimately to being one of the first Bigfork Eagle reporters. Ruth passed away on New Year’s Eve, but from beginning to the end, her life’s story …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

CPR, home security, and fire safety sessions scheduled

The Bigfork Emergency Response Team, more commonly known as BERT, is back in action as they work to inform the community on ways to be prepared for emergencies.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

CPR, home security, and fire safety sessions scheduled

The Bigfork Emergency Response Team, more commonly known as BERT, is back in action as they work to inform the community on ways to be prepared for emergencies.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

CPR, home security, and fire safety sessions scheduled

The Bigfork Emergency Response Team, more commonly known as BERT, is back in action as they work to inform the community on ways to be prepared for emergencies.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lockdown drills coming to Swan River School

In the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, the Swan River School board joined the ranks of school boards across the country in assessing their safety procedures for similar events during their regular board meeting on Jan. 8. The board reviewed current safety measures and discussed procedures for …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lockdown drills coming to Swan River School

In the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, the Swan River School board joined the ranks of school boards across the country in assessing their safety procedures for similar events during their regular board meeting on Jan. 8. The board reviewed current safety measures and discussed procedures for …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lockdown drills coming to Swan River School

In the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, the Swan River School board joined the ranks of school boards across the country in assessing their safety procedures for similar events during their regular board meeting on Jan. 8. The board reviewed current safety measures and discussed procedures for …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Legislature to vote on district changes

Flathead Valley residents could have new House and Senate representatives for 2014 should the 2011-12 Districting and Apportionment Commission’s proposal pass in the legislative session later this month.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Legislature to vote on district changes

Flathead Valley residents could have new House and Senate representatives for 2014 should the 2011-12 Districting and Apportionment Commission’s proposal pass in the legislative session later this month.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Legislature to vote on district changes

Flathead Valley residents could have new House and Senate representatives for 2014 should the 2011-12 Districting and Apportionment Commission’s proposal pass in the legislative session later this month.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Local actor hits the big time

TV audiences across the world were introduced to a new character, Benny, on FX’s Emmy Award winning series “Justified” last night, but local residents know him as Bigfork’s Casey Brown. And later this year the world will get a second dose of Bigfork talent when Brown will hit movie theaters …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Local actor hits the big time

TV audiences across the world were introduced to a new character, Benny, on FX’s Emmy Award winning series “Justified” last night, but local residents know him as Bigfork’s Casey Brown. And later this year the world will get a second dose of Bigfork talent when Brown will hit movie theaters …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Local actor hits the big time

TV audiences across the world were introduced to a new character, Benny, on FX’s Emmy Award winning series “Justified” last night, but local residents know him as Bigfork’s Casey Brown. And later this year the world will get a second dose of Bigfork talent when Brown will hit movie theaters …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Nashville Star' performer coming to Bigfork

“Nashville Star’s” sixth-season performer Ashlee Hewitt and her five-piece band will be the featured artist for the fourth annual Valentine’s Event at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Nashville Star' performer coming to Bigfork

“Nashville Star’s” sixth-season performer Ashlee Hewitt and her five-piece band will be the featured artist for the fourth annual Valentine’s Event at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Nashville Star' performer coming to Bigfork

“Nashville Star’s” sixth-season performer Ashlee Hewitt and her five-piece band will be the featured artist for the fourth annual Valentine’s Event at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

One year later

Well, it’s 2013 now and the world didn’t end for whatever your apocalyptic tastes may have been. The zombies didn’t come, the Mayans were either wrong or grossly misinterpreted by sensationalistic “documentaries” and our newly elected or re-elected politicians haven’t doomed us yet.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

One year later

Well, it’s 2013 now and the world didn’t end for whatever your apocalyptic tastes may have been. The zombies didn’t come, the Mayans were either wrong or grossly misinterpreted by sensationalistic “documentaries” and our newly elected or re-elected politicians haven’t doomed us yet.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

One year later

Well, it’s 2013 now and the world didn’t end for whatever your apocalyptic tastes may have been. The zombies didn’t come, the Mayans were either wrong or grossly misinterpreted by sensationalistic “documentaries” and our newly elected or re-elected politicians haven’t doomed us yet.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork groups share thoughts on 2012

Editor’s note: The following is only a sampling from some of the local groups and organizations on what they thought their biggest accomplishments were in 2012. There were many more people and groups who had a major impact on our community, so if any group or person wants to make …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork groups share thoughts on 2012

Editor’s note: The following is only a sampling from some of the local groups and organizations on what they thought their biggest accomplishments were in 2012. There were many more people and groups who had a major impact on our community, so if any group or person wants to make …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork school garden finally approved

After over six months of analyzing possible locations and debating the pros and cons of each area, the Bigfork School District finally selected a spot for the school garden and has enough funding to begin the project.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork school garden finally approved

After over six months of analyzing possible locations and debating the pros and cons of each area, the Bigfork School District finally selected a spot for the school garden and has enough funding to begin the project.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Durham retires from Bigfork Schools

Bigfork Middle School’s cafeteria was packed last Wednesday with over 60 staff members and friends of Bigfork Schools maintenance director Gordon Durham. Durham announced his retirement after 22 years of repairing and maintaining district facilities.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Durham retires from Bigfork Schools

Bigfork Middle School’s cafeteria was packed last Wednesday with over 60 staff members and friends of Bigfork Schools maintenance director Gordon Durham. Durham announced his retirement after 22 years of repairing and maintaining district facilities.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Durham retires from Bigfork Schools

Bigfork Middle School’s cafeteria was packed last Wednesday with over 60 staff members and friends of Bigfork Schools maintenance director Gordon Durham. Durham announced his retirement after 22 years of repairing and maintaining district facilities.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Swan River School prepares for common core

The Swan River School Board of Trustees discussed preparations for transitioning the school into the common core standards during their brief meeting on Dec. 11. The common core standards are a nationwide shift in public education that essentially creates a standardized schedule for lessons in every classroom across the country.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Swan River School prepares for common core

The Swan River School Board of Trustees discussed preparations for transitioning the school into the common core standards during their brief meeting on Dec. 11. The common core standards are a nationwide shift in public education that essentially creates a standardized schedule for lessons in every classroom across the country.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Swan River School prepares for common core

The Swan River School Board of Trustees discussed preparations for transitioning the school into the common core standards during their brief meeting on Dec. 11. The common core standards are a nationwide shift in public education that essentially creates a standardized schedule for lessons in every classroom across the country.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

There is a fine line between covering the news and exploitation

By now I’m sure most of you have heard about the tragic shooting that occurred in Connecticut on Friday. The fact that it happened is bad enough without television “journalists” shoving their cameras into the faces of traumatized children.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

There is a fine line between covering the news and exploitation

By now I’m sure most of you have heard about the tragic shooting that occurred in Connecticut on Friday. The fact that it happened is bad enough without television “journalists” shoving their cameras into the faces of traumatized children.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

There is a fine line between covering the news and exploitation

By now I’m sure most of you have heard about the tragic shooting that occurred in Connecticut on Friday. The fact that it happened is bad enough without television “journalists” shoving their cameras into the faces of traumatized children.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Christmas tree stolen from Sliter Park

One of the specially decorated Christmas trees that once sat alongside the Pioneer Woman statue at Sliter Park was stolen early last week and none of the 10 security cameras in downtown Bigfork captured the theft.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Christmas tree stolen from Sliter Park

One of the specially decorated Christmas trees that once sat alongside the Pioneer Woman statue at Sliter Park was stolen early last week and none of the 10 security cameras in downtown Bigfork captured the theft.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Christmas tree stolen from Sliter Park

One of the specially decorated Christmas trees that once sat alongside the Pioneer Woman statue at Sliter Park was stolen early last week and none of the 10 security cameras in downtown Bigfork captured the theft.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Couple celebrates 60 years of marriage

There was a time when most people didn’t live to be 60 years old. But for Dick and Pay Hays of Bigfork, that’s how long their marriage has lasted and it all feels like yesterday for them.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Couple celebrates 60 years of marriage

There was a time when most people didn’t live to be 60 years old. But for Dick and Pay Hays of Bigfork, that’s how long their marriage has lasted and it all feels like yesterday for them.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Couple celebrates 60 years of marriage

There was a time when most people didn’t live to be 60 years old. But for Dick and Pay Hays of Bigfork, that’s how long their marriage has lasted and it all feels like yesterday for them.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Think it through

I thrive on goals. They give me something to focus my time, money and energy on. But it’s only after the goal is achieved that I gain perspective.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Think it through

I thrive on goals. They give me something to focus my time, money and energy on. But it’s only after the goal is achieved that I gain perspective.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Think it through

I thrive on goals. They give me something to focus my time, money and energy on. But it’s only after the goal is achieved that I gain perspective.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Blacktail ski area almost ready

Groomers are packing snow at the Blacktail Mountain Ski Area with about 25 inches of snow at the top as of Tuesday. But no official opening date for their 15th season has been announced yet as the lower elevation regions lack the snow needed to have a complete opening.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Blacktail ski area almost ready

Groomers are packing snow at the Blacktail Mountain Ski Area with about 25 inches of snow at the top as of Tuesday. But no official opening date for their 15th season has been announced yet as the lower elevation regions lack the snow needed to have a complete opening.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Blacktail ski area almost ready

Groomers are packing snow at the Blacktail Mountain Ski Area with about 25 inches of snow at the top as of Tuesday. But no official opening date for their 15th season has been announced yet as the lower elevation regions lack the snow needed to have a complete opening.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Black Friday shoppers opt for Bigfork

It was the day after Thanksgiving and all through the town, deals were made and no one was knocked down. Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year and typically associated with big box stores and stampedes at their doors, but last Friday the shops in …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Black Friday shoppers opt for Bigfork

It was the day after Thanksgiving and all through the town, deals were made and no one was knocked down. Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year and typically associated with big box stores and stampedes at their doors, but last Friday the shops in …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Black Friday shoppers opt for Bigfork

It was the day after Thanksgiving and all through the town, deals were made and no one was knocked down. Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year and typically associated with big box stores and stampedes at their doors, but last Friday the shops in …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Enrollment increases at Bigfork schools Board approves request to make budget amendments

A substantial increase in enrollment at Bigfork Schools has the district seeking permission from the state to adjust their budget. During their regular meeting on Nov. 14, the Bigfork School District board of trustees approved to petition the state superintendent of schools for permission to amend the district’s budget due …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Enrollment increases at Bigfork schools Board approves request to make budget amendments

A substantial increase in enrollment at Bigfork Schools has the district seeking permission from the state to adjust their budget. During their regular meeting on Nov. 14, the Bigfork School District board of trustees approved to petition the state superintendent of schools for permission to amend the district’s budget due …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Swan River extends school day five minutes

The school day will be five minutes longer for students at Swan River School as of Nov. 26. In order to meet state requirements for instructional time throughout the year, the Swan River school board approved to extend the day until 3:15 p.m. during their regular meeting on Nov. 13.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Swan River extends school day five minutes

The school day will be five minutes longer for students at Swan River School as of Nov. 26. In order to meet state requirements for instructional time throughout the year, the Swan River school board approved to extend the day until 3:15 p.m. during their regular meeting on Nov. 13.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Swan River extends school day five minutes

The school day will be five minutes longer for students at Swan River School as of Nov. 26. In order to meet state requirements for instructional time throughout the year, the Swan River school board approved to extend the day until 3:15 p.m. during their regular meeting on Nov. 13.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Seeing is believing

Saturday was my first time decorating downtown with the Bigfork Elves. I moved here right after Christmas last year, so I completely missed the decorating and all of the other holiday festivities our village is known for.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Seeing is believing

Saturday was my first time decorating downtown with the Bigfork Elves. I moved here right after Christmas last year, so I completely missed the decorating and all of the other holiday festivities our village is known for.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Seeing is believing

Saturday was my first time decorating downtown with the Bigfork Elves. I moved here right after Christmas last year, so I completely missed the decorating and all of the other holiday festivities our village is known for.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Vikings finish the season 9-2

It was a close game for Bigfork High School’s football team as they lost to second-ranked Malta 23-13 in the Class B semifinals game on Saturday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikings finish the season 9-2

It was a close game for Bigfork High School’s football team as they lost to second-ranked Malta 23-13 in the Class B semifinals game on Saturday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikings finish the season 9-2

It was a close game for Bigfork High School’s football team as they lost to second-ranked Malta 23-13 in the Class B semifinals game on Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork school district responds to Pertussis outbreak

As of Friday afternoon there were four confirmed cases of Pertussis, more commonly known as “whooping cough,” in the Bigfork School District and antibiotics were recommended to students who came in contact with the infected.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork school district responds to Pertussis outbreak

As of Friday afternoon there were four confirmed cases of Pertussis, more commonly known as “whooping cough,” in the Bigfork School District and antibiotics were recommended to students who came in contact with the infected.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork school district responds to Pertussis outbreak

As of Friday afternoon there were four confirmed cases of Pertussis, more commonly known as “whooping cough,” in the Bigfork School District and antibiotics were recommended to students who came in contact with the infected.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Groups work to prepare valley for emergencies

Flathead County played host to 1,100 reported cases of suspicious activity, 288 physical disturbances, 240 burglaries, 180 drug investigations, 158 property crimes, and two kidnappings so far this year. And some of the risks that come with living in the Flathead are the potential for natural disasters and massive power …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Groups work to prepare valley for emergencies

Flathead County played host to 1,100 reported cases of suspicious activity, 288 physical disturbances, 240 burglaries, 180 drug investigations, 158 property crimes, and two kidnappings so far this year. And some of the risks that come with living in the Flathead are the potential for natural disasters and massive power …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Groups work to prepare valley for emergencies

Flathead County played host to 1,100 reported cases of suspicious activity, 288 physical disturbances, 240 burglaries, 180 drug investigations, 158 property crimes, and two kidnappings so far this year. And some of the risks that come with living in the Flathead are the potential for natural disasters and massive power …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Playing hooky from the holidays

The best Thanksgiving I’ve ever had was the one where my family and I skipped it.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Playing hooky from the holidays

The best Thanksgiving I’ve ever had was the one where my family and I skipped it.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Playing hooky from the holidays

The best Thanksgiving I’ve ever had was the one where my family and I skipped it.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

One in 10 Bigfork students eligible for special education services

One in 10 students at Bigfork schools is eligible for special education services according to Mary Meehan’s report on the program to the Bigfork School District’s board of trustees on Oct. 24. Meehan is the special education director at Bigfork, Evergreen, and Helena Flatts school districts.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

One in 10 Bigfork students eligible for special education services

One in 10 students at Bigfork schools is eligible for special education services according to Mary Meehan’s report on the program to the Bigfork School District’s board of trustees on Oct. 24. Meehan is the special education director at Bigfork, Evergreen, and Helena Flatts school districts.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

One in 10 Bigfork students eligible for special education services

One in 10 students at Bigfork schools is eligible for special education services according to Mary Meehan’s report on the program to the Bigfork School District’s board of trustees on Oct. 24. Meehan is the special education director at Bigfork, Evergreen, and Helena Flatts school districts.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Government says eat your vegetables, but kids say no

Getting kids to eat their fruits and vegetables was the topic of discussion at the Bigfork School District board of trustees table during their regular meeting on Oct. 24. The district is currently adjusting to the new federally mandated lunch program, the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, which …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Government says eat your vegetables, but kids say no

Getting kids to eat their fruits and vegetables was the topic of discussion at the Bigfork School District board of trustees table during their regular meeting on Oct. 24. The district is currently adjusting to the new federally mandated lunch program, the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, which …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Local retiree publishes her first book

Bigfork resident and retired English and Spanish teacher for Kalispell high school and middle school, Pamella Hays, published her first book earlier this year and hopes to publish another.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Local retiree publishes her first book

Bigfork resident and retired English and Spanish teacher for Kalispell high school and middle school, Pamella Hays, published her first book earlier this year and hopes to publish another.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Local retiree publishes her first book

Bigfork resident and retired English and Spanish teacher for Kalispell high school and middle school, Pamella Hays, published her first book earlier this year and hopes to publish another.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lakeside's first radio station hits the air

On Oct. 15 Lakeside’s first radio station, 94.3 FM KOLK The Lake, hit the airwaves; playing what the station’s owners Dave Rae and Scott Davis call “new country and all-time favorites.” The Lake is dedicated to Davis and Rae’s former partner, Mike “Jorge” Jorgensen, an avid fisherman who died in …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lakeside's first radio station hits the air

On Oct. 15 Lakeside’s first radio station, 94.3 FM KOLK The Lake, hit the airwaves; playing what the station’s owners Dave Rae and Scott Davis call “new country and all-time favorites.” The Lake is dedicated to Davis and Rae’s former partner, Mike “Jorge” Jorgensen, an avid fisherman who died in …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bullock campaigns for governor

Editor’s Note: This candidate feature is part of the Bigfork Eagle’s ongoing coverage of the 2012 election. The Eagle’s feature on Rick Hill was published on Oct. 3.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Swan River School board resolves library and music issues

The Swan River School board of trustees found two routes to fill the position of school librarian and music instructor that also meet the state’s requirements for accreditation during their regular meeting on Oct 15.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Swan River School board resolves library and music issues

The Swan River School board of trustees found two routes to fill the position of school librarian and music instructor that also meet the state’s requirements for accreditation during their regular meeting on Oct 15.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Swan River School board resolves library and music issues

The Swan River School board of trustees found two routes to fill the position of school librarian and music instructor that also meet the state’s requirements for accreditation during their regular meeting on Oct 15.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

There are plenty of good Halloween movies out there, finding the great ones is the hard part

It’s no secret by this point that I love candy. But what may come as a surprise is that although I moved to Bigfork from Alaska, two locations well known for their Christmas celebrations, I am actually a huge fan of Halloween for reasons other than candy corn.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

There are plenty of good Halloween movies out there, finding the great ones is the hard part

It’s no secret by this point that I love candy. But what may come as a surprise is that although I moved to Bigfork from Alaska, two locations well known for their Christmas celebrations, I am actually a huge fan of Halloween for reasons other than candy corn.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

There are plenty of good Halloween movies out there, finding the great ones is the hard part

It’s no secret by this point that I love candy. But what may come as a surprise is that although I moved to Bigfork from Alaska, two locations well known for their Christmas celebrations, I am actually a huge fan of Halloween for reasons other than candy corn.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

BHS volleyball finishes season 2-6, set to host tournament this Saturday

The Bigfork High School volleyball team completed their regular season with a 2-6 record in the district.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

BHS volleyball finishes season 2-6, set to host tournament this Saturday

The Bigfork High School volleyball team completed their regular season with a 2-6 record in the district.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

BHS volleyball finishes season 2-6, set to host tournament this Saturday

The Bigfork High School volleyball team completed their regular season with a 2-6 record in the district.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikings lose to Loyola, look to playoffs

The Bigfork High School football team experienced their first loss of the season during Friday night’s game against Loyola where they lost 49-0. The Vikings came into the game undefeated, 6-0, for the season with no more than 6 points against them in a single game.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikings lose to Loyola, look to playoffs

The Bigfork High School football team experienced their first loss of the season during Friday night’s game against Loyola where they lost 49-0. The Vikings came into the game undefeated, 6-0, for the season with no more than 6 points against them in a single game.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikings lose to Loyola, look to playoffs

The Bigfork High School football team experienced their first loss of the season during Friday night’s game against Loyola where they lost 49-0. The Vikings came into the game undefeated, 6-0, for the season with no more than 6 points against them in a single game.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

House District 9 candidates share their views in public forum

Montana House District 9 candidates Rodrik Brosten, Democrat, and Scott Reichner, Republican, participated in a public forum with candidates from House Districts 5, 6, and 10 along with Senate District 3 candidate Bruce Tetvedt at Flathead Valley Community College on Oct. 10. Senate District 3 candidate Shannon Hanson did not …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

House District 9 candidates share their views in public forum

Montana House District 9 candidates Rodrik Brosten, Democrat, and Scott Reichner, Republican, participated in a public forum with candidates from House Districts 5, 6, and 10 along with Senate District 3 candidate Bruce Tetvedt at Flathead Valley Community College on Oct. 10. Senate District 3 candidate Shannon Hanson did not …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

House District 9 candidates share their views in public forum

Montana House District 9 candidates Rodrik Brosten, Democrat, and Scott Reichner, Republican, participated in a public forum with candidates from House Districts 5, 6, and 10 along with Senate District 3 candidate Bruce Tetvedt at Flathead Valley Community College on Oct. 10. Senate District 3 candidate Shannon Hanson did not …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rodrik Brosten runs for HD9

Flathead Valley native Rodrik Brosten has his sights on House District 9 with a three-fold platform based on education, creating a state-owned bank and improving Montana’s economy with local job creation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rodrik Brosten runs for HD9

Flathead Valley native Rodrik Brosten has his sights on House District 9 with a three-fold platform based on education, creating a state-owned bank and improving Montana’s economy with local job creation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork contributes $145,000 to 2012 campaigns

Bigfork may not be the biggest town in the valley, but its residents made some big donations to candidates, parties, PACs, SuperPACs and outside groups according to opensecrets.org.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork contributes $145,000 to 2012 campaigns

Bigfork may not be the biggest town in the valley, but its residents made some big donations to candidates, parties, PACs, SuperPACs and outside groups according to opensecrets.org.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Morley two-time champ for 7 on 7 meet

Bigfork High School sophomore Makena Morley became the two-time champion of the Helena 7 on 7 cross country meet on Saturday with a time of 16:50.5, a full 15 seconds faster than her winning score from last year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Morley two-time champ for 7 on 7 meet

Bigfork High School sophomore Makena Morley became the two-time champion of the Helena 7 on 7 cross country meet on Saturday with a time of 16:50.5, a full 15 seconds faster than her winning score from last year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Morley two-time champ for 7 on 7 meet

Bigfork High School sophomore Makena Morley became the two-time champion of the Helena 7 on 7 cross country meet on Saturday with a time of 16:50.5, a full 15 seconds faster than her winning score from last year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Guys can get breast cancer?

I like to kid myself that I’m tougher than nails and nearly indestructible. When I look in the mirror I don’t see a skinny guy with a goofy red beard, I see a totally healthy guy who probably doesn’t even need health insurance. And when I run around the trails, …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Guys can get breast cancer?

I like to kid myself that I’m tougher than nails and nearly indestructible. When I look in the mirror I don’t see a skinny guy with a goofy red beard, I see a totally healthy guy who probably doesn’t even need health insurance. And when I run around the trails, …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Breast cancer survivor shares her experience

Katie Brown, co-owner and broker of Trails West in Bigfork, was diagnosed with breast cancer in her mid-40s while getting her annual mammogram in March of 2004.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Breast cancer survivor shares her experience

Katie Brown, co-owner and broker of Trails West in Bigfork, was diagnosed with breast cancer in her mid-40s while getting her annual mammogram in March of 2004.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Breast cancer survivor shares her experience

Katie Brown, co-owner and broker of Trails West in Bigfork, was diagnosed with breast cancer in her mid-40s while getting her annual mammogram in March of 2004.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New second-grade teacher impressed with BES, as faculty member and student parent

Bigfork Elementary School’s new second-grade teacher, Jana Barrett, brings a decade of educational experience and big goals for her students.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New second-grade teacher impressed with BES, as faculty member and student parent

Bigfork Elementary School’s new second-grade teacher, Jana Barrett, brings a decade of educational experience and big goals for her students.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Hill campaign focuses on his work experience

Montana Governor candidate Rick Hill and his running mate, Jon Sonju from Kalispell, are calling on their experience as businessmen and politicians in Montana during their campaign this fall.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Hill campaign focuses on his work experience

Montana Governor candidate Rick Hill and his running mate, Jon Sonju from Kalispell, are calling on their experience as businessmen and politicians in Montana during their campaign this fall.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New downtown kayak rack made from old bridge

Kayakers and canoe enthusiasts have always been able to get to downtown Bigfork from the Swan River and Flathead Lake, but now they have somewhere to put their vessel while exploring the town. But, there’s something unique about this three-tiered boat rack, it’s made from parts of the historic Kearney …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New downtown kayak rack made from old bridge

Kayakers and canoe enthusiasts have always been able to get to downtown Bigfork from the Swan River and Flathead Lake, but now they have somewhere to put their vessel while exploring the town. But, there’s something unique about this three-tiered boat rack, it’s made from parts of the historic Kearney …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New downtown kayak rack made from old bridge

Kayakers and canoe enthusiasts have always been able to get to downtown Bigfork from the Swan River and Flathead Lake, but now they have somewhere to put their vessel while exploring the town. But, there’s something unique about this three-tiered boat rack, it’s made from parts of the historic Kearney …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Morley wins Mountain West Classic for the second year in a row

For the second year in a row Bigfork High School sophomore Makena Morley won the Mountain West Classic at the University of Montana golf course on Saturday. And, the entire BHS cross country team set new personal bests during the meet as well.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Morley wins Mountain West Classic for the second year in a row

For the second year in a row Bigfork High School sophomore Makena Morley won the Mountain West Classic at the University of Montana golf course on Saturday. And, the entire BHS cross country team set new personal bests during the meet as well.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Locals commute 400 miles a week to minister to prisoners

A weekly 400-mile round trip to minister to over 50 prisoners at the Treasure State Correctional Training Center in Deer Lodge has led local retired pastor Ron Pierce and his wife, Carol, to drive roughly 300,000 miles over the last 15 years.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

BHS band students to perform in Macy's Day Parade

Bigfork High School juniors Alex Hider and Mielle Hubbard won’t be spending Thanksgiving with their families this year and neither will their band teacher Randi Tunnell. Instead, they will be in New York City with Hider and Hubbard performing in the Macy’s Day Parade alongside some of the best high …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

BHS band students to perform in Macy's Day Parade

Bigfork High School juniors Alex Hider and Mielle Hubbard won’t be spending Thanksgiving with their families this year and neither will their band teacher Randi Tunnell. Instead, they will be in New York City with Hider and Hubbard performing in the Macy’s Day Parade alongside some of the best high …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Locals commute 400 miles a week to minister to prisoners

A weekly 400-mile round trip to minister to over 50 prisoners at the Treasure State Correctional Training Center in Deer Lodge has led local retired pastor Ron Pierce and his wife, Carol, to drive roughly 300,000 miles over the last 15 years.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

BHS student's request for open campus touts economic benefits

Bigfork High School student Seth Roessman requested the Bigfork School District board of trustees allow open campus lunch during their regular board meeting on Sept. 19. Under the proposal, it would mean high school students with good grades, and less than two tardies per quarter, would be allowed to leave …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

BHS student's request for open campus touts economic benefits

Bigfork High School student Seth Roessman requested the Bigfork School District board of trustees allow open campus lunch during their regular board meeting on Sept. 19. Under the proposal, it would mean high school students with good grades, and less than two tardies per quarter, would be allowed to leave …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

BHS student's request for open campus touts economic benefits

Bigfork High School student Seth Roessman requested the Bigfork School District board of trustees allow open campus lunch during their regular board meeting on Sept. 19. Under the proposal, it would mean high school students with good grades, and less than two tardies per quarter, would be allowed to leave …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Schools approve drivers ed. fee increase

The Bigfork School Board of trustees approved a fee increase for driver’s education, a new option for high school students to earn credit for extracurricular activities, and discussed the benefits of STAR testing and online classes within the district during their regular meeting on Sept. 19.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Schools approve drivers ed. fee increase

The Bigfork School Board of trustees approved a fee increase for driver’s education, a new option for high school students to earn credit for extracurricular activities, and discussed the benefits of STAR testing and online classes within the district during their regular meeting on Sept. 19.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Schools approve drivers ed. fee increase

The Bigfork School Board of trustees approved a fee increase for driver’s education, a new option for high school students to earn credit for extracurricular activities, and discussed the benefits of STAR testing and online classes within the district during their regular meeting on Sept. 19.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Politics is like ice cream, you need to do a bit of research before deciding

If “mama always said life is like a box of chocolates,” then this hungry editor says politics is like a tub of ice cream. The packaging can be deceitful since it is designed to be as appealing as possible.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Politics is like ice cream, you need to do a bit of research before deciding

If “mama always said life is like a box of chocolates,” then this hungry editor says politics is like a tub of ice cream. The packaging can be deceitful since it is designed to be as appealing as possible.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Politics is like ice cream, you need to do a bit of research before deciding

If “mama always said life is like a box of chocolates,” then this hungry editor says politics is like a tub of ice cream. The packaging can be deceitful since it is designed to be as appealing as possible.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New first grade teacher starts her career in Bigfork

There are seven new teachers in the Bigfork school district this year, and Ashley Herriott is starting her teaching career as Bigfork Elementary School’s new first-grade teacher.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New first grade teacher starts her career in Bigfork

There are seven new teachers in the Bigfork school district this year, and Ashley Herriott is starting her teaching career as Bigfork Elementary School’s new first-grade teacher.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

New first grade teacher starts her career in Bigfork

There are seven new teachers in the Bigfork school district this year, and Ashley Herriott is starting her teaching career as Bigfork Elementary School’s new first-grade teacher.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Pontius wins senior Bigfork Senior Center's nine-month long quilt raffle

Out of over one-thousand raffle tickets, Bigfork’s Maggie Pontius, 98, won the Bigfork Senior Center’s quilt raffle on Sept. 13.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Pontius wins senior Bigfork Senior Center's nine-month long quilt raffle

Out of over one-thousand raffle tickets, Bigfork’s Maggie Pontius, 98, won the Bigfork Senior Center’s quilt raffle on Sept. 13.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Candidate Bucy campaigns in the Flathead

Montana Attorney General candidate Pam Bucy brought her campaign to the Flathead Valley last week with experience as her campaign’s emphasis. Bucy worked as Executive Assistant Attorney General from 2001-08 and currently works as administrative counsel for the Montana Department of Labor.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Candidate Bucy campaigns in the Flathead

Montana Attorney General candidate Pam Bucy brought her campaign to the Flathead Valley last week with experience as her campaign’s emphasis. Bucy worked as Executive Assistant Attorney General from 2001-08 and currently works as administrative counsel for the Montana Department of Labor.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Candidate Bucy campaigns in the Flathead

Montana Attorney General candidate Pam Bucy brought her campaign to the Flathead Valley last week with experience as her campaign’s emphasis. Bucy worked as Executive Assistant Attorney General from 2001-08 and currently works as administrative counsel for the Montana Department of Labor.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Locals qualify for national adventure race

Spending 30 hours straight in the mountains hiking, biking, and kayaking with nothing but a map and compass to find as many checkpoints as possible is impressive.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Locals qualify for national adventure race

Spending 30 hours straight in the mountains hiking, biking, and kayaking with nothing but a map and compass to find as many checkpoints as possible is impressive.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Jerry Molen responds to documentary's criticism

The anti-Obama documentary “2016: Obama’s America” produced by Bigfork resident and Oscar-winning filmmaker Jerry Molen is “pushing buttons” according to Molen. Molen said reactions to the film have ranged from applause in theaters all over the country to being called a racist, a bigot, or compared to the Nazis.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Candidate claims opponent padded resume

Flathead County commissioner candidate Gil Jordan claimed his opponent, Cal Scott, did not earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of Nevada as was reported by both the Daily Inter Lake and Hungry Horse News last spring.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Candidate claims opponent padded resume

Flathead County commissioner candidate Gil Jordan claimed his opponent, Cal Scott, did not earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of Nevada as was reported by both the Daily Inter Lake and Hungry Horse News last spring.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Candidate claims opponent padded resume

Flathead County commissioner candidate Gil Jordan claimed his opponent, Cal Scott, did not earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of Nevada as was reported by both the Daily Inter Lake and Hungry Horse News last spring.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Area Democrats host meet and greet with candidates

The Bigfork Area Democrats hosted a meet and greet session with House District 9 candidate Rodrik Brosten and Flathead County commissioner candidate Gil Jordan at the Swan River Community Center on Sept 6.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Jerry Molen responds to documentary's criticism

The anti-Obama documentary “2016: Obama’s America” produced by Bigfork resident and Oscar-winning filmmaker Jerry Molen is “pushing buttons” according to Molen. Molen said reactions to the film have ranged from applause in theaters all over the country to being called a racist, a bigot, or compared to the Nazis.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Area Democrats host meet and greet with candidates

The Bigfork Area Democrats hosted a meet and greet session with House District 9 candidate Rodrik Brosten and Flathead County commissioner candidate Gil Jordan at the Swan River Community Center on Sept 6.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes keep Wardens under lock down

Bigfork High School’s football team stomped the Powell County Wardens on Friday, 32-6. For the second game in a row, the Vikings prevented their opponent from scoring any points until the game was nearly over. The Wardens didn’t score their only touchdown until 5:09 into the third quarter.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes keep Wardens under lock down

Bigfork High School’s football team stomped the Powell County Wardens on Friday, 32-6. For the second game in a row, the Vikings prevented their opponent from scoring any points until the game was nearly over. The Wardens didn’t score their only touchdown until 5:09 into the third quarter.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes keep Wardens under lock down

Bigfork High School’s football team stomped the Powell County Wardens on Friday, 32-6. For the second game in a row, the Vikings prevented their opponent from scoring any points until the game was nearly over. The Wardens didn’t score their only touchdown until 5:09 into the third quarter.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork cross country sets pace in Kalispell

Bigfork High School’s cross country team set the pace at the Flathead Invitational meet in Kalispell on Saturday thanks to sophomore Makena Morley’s near-record breaking first place finish and overall improvements from Bigfork’s competing runners.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork cross country sets pace in Kalispell

Bigfork High School’s cross country team set the pace at the Flathead Invitational meet in Kalispell on Saturday thanks to sophomore Makena Morley’s near-record breaking first place finish and overall improvements from Bigfork’s competing runners.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork cross country sets pace in Kalispell

Bigfork High School’s cross country team set the pace at the Flathead Invitational meet in Kalispell on Saturday thanks to sophomore Makena Morley’s near-record breaking first place finish and overall improvements from Bigfork’s competing runners.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tip o' the hat returns

Several people have asked me about bringing back the Tip o’ the hat section over the last few weeks, so we’re bringing it back for a test run.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tip o' the hat returns

Several people have asked me about bringing back the Tip o’ the hat section over the last few weeks, so we’re bringing it back for a test run.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork's patrolman ready to retire

Bigfork doesn’t have a police force. The village relies on the county sheriff’s department and Montana Highway Patrol when it comes to law enforcement.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork's patrolman ready to retire

Bigfork doesn’t have a police force. The village relies on the county sheriff’s department and Montana Highway Patrol when it comes to law enforcement.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork's patrolman ready to retire

Bigfork doesn’t have a police force. The village relies on the county sheriff’s department and Montana Highway Patrol when it comes to law enforcement.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

BHS Runners get a vibe for the season

Bigfork High School’s cross country team got a preview for what their season will be like at the meet in Cut Bank on Aug. 31. Due to the holiday weekend, only six boys, three girls, and two middle school students ran at the meet, but coach Sue Loeffler said each …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

BHS Runners get a vibe for the season

Bigfork High School’s cross country team got a preview for what their season will be like at the meet in Cut Bank on Aug. 31. Due to the holiday weekend, only six boys, three girls, and two middle school students ran at the meet, but coach Sue Loeffler said each …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

BHS Runners get a vibe for the season

Bigfork High School’s cross country team got a preview for what their season will be like at the meet in Cut Bank on Aug. 31. Due to the holiday weekend, only six boys, three girls, and two middle school students ran at the meet, but coach Sue Loeffler said each …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Crown of Continent brings big talent to Bigfork

Award winning blues musician and slide guitarist Sonny Landreth brought his unique combination of instrumental blues to Bigfork’s Flathead Lake Lodge on Aug. 28 for the Crown of the Continent guitar festival.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Crown of Continent brings big talent to Bigfork

Award winning blues musician and slide guitarist Sonny Landreth brought his unique combination of instrumental blues to Bigfork’s Flathead Lake Lodge on Aug. 28 for the Crown of the Continent guitar festival.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Crown of Continent brings big talent to Bigfork

Award winning blues musician and slide guitarist Sonny Landreth brought his unique combination of instrumental blues to Bigfork’s Flathead Lake Lodge on Aug. 28 for the Crown of the Continent guitar festival.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

FWP seeks comments on new Gun Club storage units

Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks released a draft environmental assessment for the Bigfork Gun Club last week for the construction of an on-site storage facility to replace the old sheds currently used for storing targets and supplies.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

FWP seeks comments on new Gun Club storage units

Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks released a draft environmental assessment for the Bigfork Gun Club last week for the construction of an on-site storage facility to replace the old sheds currently used for storing targets and supplies.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Armstrong continues to inspire, we're still writing tomorrow's history books

Neil Armstrong died last week. I wasn’t born yet when he walked on the moon, and my mom was still in diapers in July of 1969. But that didn’t stop me from idolizing him as a kid in the mid-1990s and early 2000s.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Armstrong continues to inspire, we're still writing tomorrow's history books

Neil Armstrong died last week. I wasn’t born yet when he walked on the moon, and my mom was still in diapers in July of 1969. But that didn’t stop me from idolizing him as a kid in the mid-1990s and early 2000s.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Valley sixth-grade boys win two basketball tournaments

Just like a real fire, the Bigfork Blaze brought the heat to the court and won two 3-on-3 basketball tournaments in the boys fifth- and sixth-grade divisions this summer.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Valley sixth-grade boys win two basketball tournaments

Just like a real fire, the Bigfork Blaze brought the heat to the court and won two 3-on-3 basketball tournaments in the boys fifth- and sixth-grade divisions this summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Valley sixth-grade boys win two basketball tournaments

Just like a real fire, the Bigfork Blaze brought the heat to the court and won two 3-on-3 basketball tournaments in the boys fifth- and sixth-grade divisions this summer.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

BHS football season starts Coach Emslie has big goals for the Vikes

The Bigfork High School Viking football team kicks off the season on Aug. 31 with their first game of the season on their home field against Ronan. Only two weeks into practice, the Vikes are already changing things up for the season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

BHS football season starts Coach Emslie has big goals for the Vikes

The Bigfork High School Viking football team kicks off the season on Aug. 31 with their first game of the season on their home field against Ronan. Only two weeks into practice, the Vikes are already changing things up for the season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

BHS football season starts Coach Emslie has big goals for the Vikes

The Bigfork High School Viking football team kicks off the season on Aug. 31 with their first game of the season on their home field against Ronan. Only two weeks into practice, the Vikes are already changing things up for the season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes and Vals cross-country has a full team this year

Funded entirely by community support, the Vikes and Vals cross-country team has a full roster this season with seven male and seven female runners. Last year the team only had four of each and was only able to compete individually.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes and Vals cross-country has a full team this year

Funded entirely by community support, the Vikes and Vals cross-country team has a full roster this season with seven male and seven female runners. Last year the team only had four of each and was only able to compete individually.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes and Vals cross-country has a full team this year

Funded entirely by community support, the Vikes and Vals cross-country team has a full roster this season with seven male and seven female runners. Last year the team only had four of each and was only able to compete individually.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Bobcat Tudahl returns to the field

Bigfork native and Montana State University junior long snapper, Donald Tudahl, 21, has been reinstated to the team after his felony assault charge was reduced to a misdemeanor and his sentencing was deferred.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Bobcat Tudahl returns to the field

Bigfork native and Montana State University junior long snapper, Donald Tudahl, 21, has been reinstated to the team after his felony assault charge was reduced to a misdemeanor and his sentencing was deferred.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Bobcat Tudahl returns to the field

Bigfork native and Montana State University junior long snapper, Donald Tudahl, 21, has been reinstated to the team after his felony assault charge was reduced to a misdemeanor and his sentencing was deferred.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Crown of the Continent guitar world finalists to compete

After 12 rounds of cuts between hundreds of Youtube video submissions from musicians in 52 countries, six finalists will compete for the top spot in the Six String Theory Guitar Competition tonight at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Crown of the Continent guitar world finalists to compete

After 12 rounds of cuts between hundreds of Youtube video submissions from musicians in 52 countries, six finalists will compete for the top spot in the Six String Theory Guitar Competition tonight at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Crown of the Continent guitar world finalists to compete

After 12 rounds of cuts between hundreds of Youtube video submissions from musicians in 52 countries, six finalists will compete for the top spot in the Six String Theory Guitar Competition tonight at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Child's non-profit gains national attention

Logarithmic spiral shells are often seen on necklaces, used for display, or even as decorative cups. The shell of the nautilus has a naturally perfect design, 500 million years in the making, which makes them a hot commodity.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Flathead vet to get free home from nonprofit

Home is where the heart is, and one lucky Flathead veteran will get $180,000 worth of it for free. In January a group of Flathead County residents formed the first chapter of Operation Finally Home, a national nonprofit organization devoted to building mortgage-free homes for disabled veterans.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Flathead vet to get free home from nonprofit

Home is where the heart is, and one lucky Flathead veteran will get $180,000 worth of it for free. In January a group of Flathead County residents formed the first chapter of Operation Finally Home, a national nonprofit organization devoted to building mortgage-free homes for disabled veterans.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Flathead vet to get free home from nonprofit

Home is where the heart is, and one lucky Flathead veteran will get $180,000 worth of it for free. In January a group of Flathead County residents formed the first chapter of Operation Finally Home, a national nonprofit organization devoted to building mortgage-free homes for disabled veterans.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Child's non-profit gains national attention

Logarithmic spiral shells are often seen on necklaces, used for display, or even as decorative cups. The shell of the nautilus has a naturally perfect design, 500 million years in the making, which makes them a hot commodity.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Mission Valley Aquatic's $5.2 million project seeks assistance

Mission Valley Aquatic’s $5.2 million aquatic center in Polson is asking the valley to pull together in the final stretch of their fundraising efforts to make the 50-year pool project a reality.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Mission Valley Aquatic's $5.2 million project seeks assistance

Mission Valley Aquatic’s $5.2 million aquatic center in Polson is asking the valley to pull together in the final stretch of their fundraising efforts to make the 50-year pool project a reality.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Mission Valley Aquatic's $5.2 million project seeks assistance

Mission Valley Aquatic’s $5.2 million aquatic center in Polson is asking the valley to pull together in the final stretch of their fundraising efforts to make the 50-year pool project a reality.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Top guitarists to compete for Crown of the Continent title

The visual arts will be taking a step back next week as Bigfork hosts guitar masters from around the world and rising performers looking to share knowledge of the art as well as have their music heard during the third annual Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop and Festival.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Top guitarists to compete for Crown of the Continent title

The visual arts will be taking a step back next week as Bigfork hosts guitar masters from around the world and rising performers looking to share knowledge of the art as well as have their music heard during the third annual Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop and Festival.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Top guitarists to compete for Crown of the Continent title

The visual arts will be taking a step back next week as Bigfork hosts guitar masters from around the world and rising performers looking to share knowledge of the art as well as have their music heard during the third annual Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop and Festival.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Flathead top retirement destination

Flathead Valley was featured in Where to Retire magazine yesterday as a top retirement destination in the country.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Flathead top retirement destination

Flathead Valley was featured in Where to Retire magazine yesterday as a top retirement destination in the country.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Budget changes approved for Bigfork Schools

The Bigfork School Board unanimously approved the recommended 2012-13 budget of $4,426,452.45 for Bigfork Elementary and $2,851,913.61 for Bigfork High School during their meeting on Aug. 9.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools to get Internet upgrades

The Bigfork School Board discussed student performance data and online lunch account payments and approved Internet upgrades through MontanaSky in conjunction with a lease agreement during their meeting on Aug. 9.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Budget changes approved for Bigfork Schools

The Bigfork School Board unanimously approved the recommended 2012-13 budget of $4,426,452.45 for Bigfork Elementary and $2,851,913.61 for Bigfork High School during their meeting on Aug. 9.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork schools to get Internet upgrades

The Bigfork School Board discussed student performance data and online lunch account payments and approved Internet upgrades through MontanaSky in conjunction with a lease agreement during their meeting on Aug. 9.

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Bigfork schools to get Internet upgrades

The Bigfork School Board discussed student performance data and online lunch account payments and approved Internet upgrades through MontanaSky in conjunction with a lease agreement during their meeting on Aug. 9.

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Budget changes approved for Bigfork Schools

The Bigfork School Board unanimously approved the recommended 2012-13 budget of $4,426,452.45 for Bigfork Elementary and $2,851,913.61 for Bigfork High School during their meeting on Aug. 9.

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Bigfork MSU Bobcat faces assault charges

Bigfork native and Montana State University football player, Donald Tudahl, 21, pleaded not guilty at Flathead District Court on Aug. 2 to a felony charge of aggravated assault.

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You might be from Bigfork if…

While growing up in Iowa, the “you might be a redneck” jokes were quite popular. So much so that we often made our own “you might be from Iowa” jokes. A particular favorite of mine was “you might be from Iowa if you’ve ever had to switch from heat to …

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You might be from Bigfork if…

While growing up in Iowa, the “you might be a redneck” jokes were quite popular. So much so that we often made our own “you might be from Iowa” jokes. A particular favorite of mine was “you might be from Iowa if you’ve ever had to switch from heat to …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

You might be from Bigfork if…

While growing up in Iowa, the “you might be a redneck” jokes were quite popular. So much so that we often made our own “you might be from Iowa” jokes. A particular favorite of mine was “you might be from Iowa if you’ve ever had to switch from heat to …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork MSU Bobcat faces assault charges

Bigfork native and Montana State University football player, Donald Tudahl, 21, pleaded not guilty at Flathead District Court on Aug. 2 to a felony charge of aggravated assault.

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Bigfork MSU Bobcat faces assault charges

Bigfork native and Montana State University football player, Donald Tudahl, 21, pleaded not guilty at Flathead District Court on Aug. 2 to a felony charge of aggravated assault.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork and Columbia Falls Music teacher returns to the stage

Danae Carlson is making efforts to return to her roots as a professional musician after over a decade of teaching music at Bigfork and Columbia Falls schools. Carlson taught music in Bigfork from 1999-2001 and choir in Columbia Falls from 2002-12, but before all of that she traveled the world …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork and Columbia Falls Music teacher returns to the stage

Danae Carlson is making efforts to return to her roots as a professional musician after over a decade of teaching music at Bigfork and Columbia Falls schools. Carlson taught music in Bigfork from 1999-2001 and choir in Columbia Falls from 2002-12, but before all of that she traveled the world …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Montana Co-op to take farmers markets online

Montana Co-op presented their virtual farmers market project to a group of about 30 residents, farmers and gardeners at the Essential Stuff Project’s monthly meeting at Clementine’s on July 18.

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Montana Co-op to take farmers markets online

Montana Co-op presented their virtual farmers market project to a group of about 30 residents, farmers and gardeners at the Essential Stuff Project’s monthly meeting at Clementine’s on July 18.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Montana Co-op to take farmers markets online

Montana Co-op presented their virtual farmers market project to a group of about 30 residents, farmers and gardeners at the Essential Stuff Project’s monthly meeting at Clementine’s on July 18.

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Bigfork School Board prepares for fall semester

The Bigfork School Board accepted four donations to the district, talked about preparations for the upcoming school year, and met Bigfork High School’s new Spanish teacher, Suzanne Hines at their meeting on July 18.

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Bigfork School Board prepares for fall semester

The Bigfork School Board accepted four donations to the district, talked about preparations for the upcoming school year, and met Bigfork High School’s new Spanish teacher, Suzanne Hines at their meeting on July 18.

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Bigfork School Board prepares for fall semester

The Bigfork School Board accepted four donations to the district, talked about preparations for the upcoming school year, and met Bigfork High School’s new Spanish teacher, Suzanne Hines at their meeting on July 18.

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Flathead sets the scene for murder mystery novel to be released next week murder mystery nove

The Flathead Valley sets the scene for a new murder mystery novel, “Sapphire Trails,” that’s set to launch at Festival of the Arts next week by award winning writer Marilyn Jax from Minneapolis. Jax has family history in the Bitterroot dating back to 1906 and has vacationed at Mountain Lake …

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Flathead sets the scene for murder mystery novel to be released next week murder mystery nove

The Flathead Valley sets the scene for a new murder mystery novel, “Sapphire Trails,” that’s set to launch at Festival of the Arts next week by award winning writer Marilyn Jax from Minneapolis. Jax has family history in the Bitterroot dating back to 1906 and has vacationed at Mountain Lake …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Flathead sets the scene for murder mystery novel to be released next week murder mystery nove

The Flathead Valley sets the scene for a new murder mystery novel, “Sapphire Trails,” that’s set to launch at Festival of the Arts next week by award winning writer Marilyn Jax from Minneapolis. Jax has family history in the Bitterroot dating back to 1906 and has vacationed at Mountain Lake …

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Liquor license application complicated by Montana law

Burgertown’s application for an all-alcoholic beverages with catering endorsement license was originally denied due to the restaurant’s proximity to Bethany Lutheran Church earlier this month. Under state law 16-3-306 no liquor licenses can be granted within 600 feet of a church or school. However, on Friday it was found that …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Liquor license application complicated by Montana law

Burgertown’s application for an all-alcoholic beverages with catering endorsement license was originally denied due to the restaurant’s proximity to Bethany Lutheran Church earlier this month. Under state law 16-3-306 no liquor licenses can be granted within 600 feet of a church or school. However, on Friday it was found that …

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Local outdoor journalist releases book about Glacier

With 600 blog posts, 400 magazine stories, and 17 books on topics from all over the world, local outdoor journalist Bert Gildart is still going strong as a writer and photographer while living in Creston.

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Crowd of 40 fights on Electric Ave.

Fireworks weren’t the only explosions in Bigfork during the Fourth of July holiday week, as a large street fight broke out on Electric Ave. and noise complaints came from business owners and residents.

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Crowd of 40 fights on Electric Ave.

Fireworks weren’t the only explosions in Bigfork during the Fourth of July holiday week, as a large street fight broke out on Electric Ave. and noise complaints came from business owners and residents.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

New BES assistant principal feels welcomed already

The start of the fall semester is still nearly two months away but Bigfork Elementary School’s new assistant principal, Brenda Clarke, already feels welcomed and has some big plans for the upcoming school year.

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New BES assistant principal feels welcomed already

The start of the fall semester is still nearly two months away but Bigfork Elementary School’s new assistant principal, Brenda Clarke, already feels welcomed and has some big plans for the upcoming school year.

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New BES assistant principal feels welcomed already

The start of the fall semester is still nearly two months away but Bigfork Elementary School’s new assistant principal, Brenda Clarke, already feels welcomed and has some big plans for the upcoming school year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork resident opens a new bar at Pick's Bowling Center

Poker and keno machines, a pool table, bar stools, and neon signs filled the back corner of Pick’s Bowling Center but no beer has been poured since the center lost its liquor license in January.

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Bigfork resident opens a new bar at Pick's Bowling Center

Poker and keno machines, a pool table, bar stools, and neon signs filled the back corner of Pick’s Bowling Center but no beer has been poured since the center lost its liquor license in January.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork resident opens a new bar at Pick's Bowling Center

Poker and keno machines, a pool table, bar stools, and neon signs filled the back corner of Pick’s Bowling Center but no beer has been poured since the center lost its liquor license in January.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Local author writes what he knows, scuba diving in Montana and California

Ferndale’s Glen Watson recently published his first fiction novel, “Monterey Bay 1960: Lady of Cannery Row.” His book is loosely based on a combination of his past experiences scuba diving while living in Glasgow and in Salinas, Calif. and his family’s history combined with fictional elements.

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Local author writes what he knows, scuba diving in Montana and California

Ferndale’s Glen Watson recently published his first fiction novel, “Monterey Bay 1960: Lady of Cannery Row.” His book is loosely based on a combination of his past experiences scuba diving while living in Glasgow and in Salinas, Calif. and his family’s history combined with fictional elements.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Eagle scout aims to give back and leave a lasting mark on BHS

For some teenagers, summer break is a time for relaxing and staying as far away from school as possible. But for Bigfork High School student Kegan Driver, this summer isn’t about either of those things.

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Eagle scout aims to give back and leave a lasting mark on BHS

For some teenagers, summer break is a time for relaxing and staying as far away from school as possible. But for Bigfork High School student Kegan Driver, this summer isn’t about either of those things.

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Eagle scout aims to give back and leave a lasting mark on BHS

For some teenagers, summer break is a time for relaxing and staying as far away from school as possible. But for Bigfork High School student Kegan Driver, this summer isn’t about either of those things.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork School Board reviews last year

The Bigfork School Board discussed the school’s budget, reviewed last year’s progress and renewed their insurance policy for the upcoming school year during their meeting on June 20.

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Bigfork School Board reviews last year

The Bigfork School Board discussed the school’s budget, reviewed last year’s progress and renewed their insurance policy for the upcoming school year during their meeting on June 20.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

$4 million assisted living center coming to Bigfork

Senior citizens who need a little help with day-to-day tasks but desire an independent lifestyle will soon be able to have both and remain living in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

$4 million assisted living center coming to Bigfork

Senior citizens who need a little help with day-to-day tasks but desire an independent lifestyle will soon be able to have both and remain living in Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

$4 million assisted living center coming to Bigfork

Senior citizens who need a little help with day-to-day tasks but desire an independent lifestyle will soon be able to have both and remain living in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

PEO brings Broadway to Bigfork to support women's scholarships

The Bigfork chapter of PEO, the Philanthropic Education Organization, is holding its first fundraising night on June 30 to raise funds for scholarships for women’s education on June 30 from 5-8 p.m. at Flathead Lake Lodge.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

PEO brings Broadway to Bigfork to support women's scholarships

The Bigfork chapter of PEO, the Philanthropic Education Organization, is holding its first fundraising night on June 30 to raise funds for scholarships for women’s education on June 30 from 5-8 p.m. at Flathead Lake Lodge.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

PEO brings Broadway to Bigfork to support women's scholarships

The Bigfork chapter of PEO, the Philanthropic Education Organization, is holding its first fundraising night on June 30 to raise funds for scholarships for women’s education on June 30 from 5-8 p.m. at Flathead Lake Lodge.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Father's Day isn't about genetics

Father’s Day was Sunday, and for millions of people it meant celebrating the impact their father had on their life by making him breakfast in bed, grilling out, or even making homemade cards out of crayons with promises to mow the lawn. It’s a fantastic holiday, if the father is …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Father's Day isn't about genetics

Father’s Day was Sunday, and for millions of people it meant celebrating the impact their father had on their life by making him breakfast in bed, grilling out, or even making homemade cards out of crayons with promises to mow the lawn. It’s a fantastic holiday, if the father is …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Local man saves dog from going over the dam

Not many people would ever consider jumping into the Swan River since it’s filled with recently melted snow and the closer you get to the dam the more dangerous it becomes. But, when a life was in danger Bigfork’s Bruce Piasecki didn’t hesitate to jump in last Wednesday at 10 …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Local man saves dog from going over the dam

Not many people would ever consider jumping into the Swan River since it’s filled with recently melted snow and the closer you get to the dam the more dangerous it becomes. But, when a life was in danger Bigfork’s Bruce Piasecki didn’t hesitate to jump in last Wednesday at 10 …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Local man saves dog from going over the dam

Not many people would ever consider jumping into the Swan River since it’s filled with recently melted snow and the closer you get to the dam the more dangerous it becomes. But, when a life was in danger Bigfork’s Bruce Piasecki didn’t hesitate to jump in last Wednesday at 10 …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

EPA and DEQ address Tie Plant's issues

There are six issues with recommended courses of action outlined in the most recent five-year review of the remedial actions performed under the Superfund program for the Burlington Northern Somers Tie Plant by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

EPA and DEQ address Tie Plant's issues

There are six issues with recommended courses of action outlined in the most recent five-year review of the remedial actions performed under the Superfund program for the Burlington Northern Somers Tie Plant by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

EPA and DEQ address Tie Plant's issues

There are six issues with recommended courses of action outlined in the most recent five-year review of the remedial actions performed under the Superfund program for the Burlington Northern Somers Tie Plant by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Tie plant's five-year review reveals unanswered questions

The fourth five-year review of the remedial actions performed under the Superfund program for the Burlington Northern Somers Tie Plant by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has revealed some unanswered questions regarding the extent of the site’s contaminated groundwater.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Tie plant's five-year review reveals unanswered questions

The fourth five-year review of the remedial actions performed under the Superfund program for the Burlington Northern Somers Tie Plant by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has revealed some unanswered questions regarding the extent of the site’s contaminated groundwater.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Tie plant's five-year review reveals unanswered questions

The fourth five-year review of the remedial actions performed under the Superfund program for the Burlington Northern Somers Tie Plant by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has revealed some unanswered questions regarding the extent of the site’s contaminated groundwater.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Patriotic music to be performed in downtown Bigfork

Bigfork is known for it’s strong artistic community, whether it’s plays, paintings, sculptures or singing. On Friday a patriotic flair will be added to Bigfork’s repertoire of creative expression with live performances of “The Star Spangled Banner” three times a week and everyone is encouraged to join in with the …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Patriotic music to be performed in downtown Bigfork

Bigfork is known for it’s strong artistic community, whether it’s plays, paintings, sculptures or singing. On Friday a patriotic flair will be added to Bigfork’s repertoire of creative expression with live performances of “The Star Spangled Banner” three times a week and everyone is encouraged to join in with the …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Patriotic music to be performed in downtown Bigfork

Bigfork is known for it’s strong artistic community, whether it’s plays, paintings, sculptures or singing. On Friday a patriotic flair will be added to Bigfork’s repertoire of creative expression with live performances of “The Star Spangled Banner” three times a week and everyone is encouraged to join in with the …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

North Lake moves ahead with draft proposal

The North Lake County Planning and Zoning Committee spoke with Lake County Planning and Zoning Director Joel Nelson to review the changes they made to their re-zoning proposal on June 1 at Glacier Sotheby’s in Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

North Lake moves ahead with draft proposal

The North Lake County Planning and Zoning Committee spoke with Lake County Planning and Zoning Director Joel Nelson to review the changes they made to their re-zoning proposal on June 1 at Glacier Sotheby’s in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

North Lake moves ahead with draft proposal

The North Lake County Planning and Zoning Committee spoke with Lake County Planning and Zoning Director Joel Nelson to review the changes they made to their re-zoning proposal on June 1 at Glacier Sotheby’s in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

BHS graduates' scholarships valued at $695,000

Bigfork High School’s class of 2012 graduates’ scholarships have a total value of $695,478.40 if renewed over four years. The total value for their upcoming freshman year alone is $221,769.60.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

BHS graduates' scholarships valued at $695,000

Bigfork High School’s class of 2012 graduates’ scholarships have a total value of $695,478.40 if renewed over four years. The total value for their upcoming freshman year alone is $221,769.60.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Graduation doesn't necessarily mean goodbye

As I was taking photos of Bigfork High School’s graduation ceremony last weekend, I couldn’t help but think about how different things are for the graduates of today. I graduated from high school in 2005, so my college experience wasn’t much different from what the 2012 graduates will be entering, …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Graduation doesn't necessarily mean goodbye

As I was taking photos of Bigfork High School’s graduation ceremony last weekend, I couldn’t help but think about how different things are for the graduates of today. I graduated from high school in 2005, so my college experience wasn’t much different from what the 2012 graduates will be entering, …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Morley wins two at State B

Bigfork High School freshman Makena Morley won two events at the Class B state meet in Bozeman on May 25 and 26. Overall, the Vals placed fifth at state with 30 of the 33 points earned by Morley. The Vikes placed 21st with four points.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Morley wins two at State B

Bigfork High School freshman Makena Morley won two events at the Class B state meet in Bozeman on May 25 and 26. Overall, the Vals placed fifth at state with 30 of the 33 points earned by Morley. The Vikes placed 21st with four points.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Morley wins two at State B

Bigfork High School freshman Makena Morley won two events at the Class B state meet in Bozeman on May 25 and 26. Overall, the Vals placed fifth at state with 30 of the 33 points earned by Morley. The Vikes placed 21st with four points.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Schools to seek funds for school garden

The Bigfork School Board approved Sue McGregor’s request to begin applying for grants so the school can eventually have a school garden similar to the one in Lakeside/Somers School District during their meeting last Wednesday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Schools to seek funds for school garden

The Bigfork School Board approved Sue McGregor’s request to begin applying for grants so the school can eventually have a school garden similar to the one in Lakeside/Somers School District during their meeting last Wednesday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Schools to seek funds for school garden

The Bigfork School Board approved Sue McGregor’s request to begin applying for grants so the school can eventually have a school garden similar to the one in Lakeside/Somers School District during their meeting last Wednesday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Hoop camp set for June 11

Basketball season may be over, but the ball is still in the court for Northshore Hoop Camp at Bigfork High School gym. For the last three summers boys and girls from kindergarten through eighth-grade spend a week learning about fundamentals with BHS basketball coaches Kurt Paulson and Mark Hanson

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Hoop camp set for June 11

Basketball season may be over, but the ball is still in the court for Northshore Hoop Camp at Bigfork High School gym. For the last three summers boys and girls from kindergarten through eighth-grade spend a week learning about fundamentals with BHS basketball coaches Kurt Paulson and Mark Hanson

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Hoop camp set for June 11

Basketball season may be over, but the ball is still in the court for Northshore Hoop Camp at Bigfork High School gym. For the last three summers boys and girls from kindergarten through eighth-grade spend a week learning about fundamentals with BHS basketball coaches Kurt Paulson and Mark Hanson

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

New store to sell made in Montana outdoor equipment

Handmade signs with names of towns and places in the Flathead Valley hang on the walls along with a pair of antique ice skates, and a view of the river in the back creates the rustic and creative vibe that Hilary and Levi Shepard were going for with their new …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

New store to sell made in Montana outdoor equipment

Handmade signs with names of towns and places in the Flathead Valley hang on the walls along with a pair of antique ice skates, and a view of the river in the back creates the rustic and creative vibe that Hilary and Levi Shepard were going for with their new …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

New store to sell made in Montana outdoor equipment

Handmade signs with names of towns and places in the Flathead Valley hang on the walls along with a pair of antique ice skates, and a view of the river in the back creates the rustic and creative vibe that Hilary and Levi Shepard were going for with their new …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside man wins Mack Days with 1,551 dish

Don Beville of Lakeside won this spring’s Mack Days fishing tournament by catching 1,551 non-native lake trout. This was Beville’s fourth time participating in the tournament and his wife, Sharon, placed fifth in the women’s division with 74 and his son, Garrett, placed fourth in the youth’s 13-17 division with …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside man wins Mack Days with 1,551 dish

Don Beville of Lakeside won this spring’s Mack Days fishing tournament by catching 1,551 non-native lake trout. This was Beville’s fourth time participating in the tournament and his wife, Sharon, placed fifth in the women’s division with 74 and his son, Garrett, placed fourth in the youth’s 13-17 division with …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside man wins Mack Days with 1,551 dish

Don Beville of Lakeside won this spring’s Mack Days fishing tournament by catching 1,551 non-native lake trout. This was Beville’s fourth time participating in the tournament and his wife, Sharon, placed fifth in the women’s division with 74 and his son, Garrett, placed fourth in the youth’s 13-17 division with …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Swan River Principal Loyda resigns

Music blasted out of Swan River School’s gym on May 25 for an all-grades assembly and everyone had Mountain Dew ice cream floats afterwards. The students weren’t celebrating the end of the school year, but saying goodbye and thank you to their principal, Peter Loyda.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Swan River Principal Loyda resigns

Music blasted out of Swan River School’s gym on May 25 for an all-grades assembly and everyone had Mountain Dew ice cream floats afterwards. The students weren’t celebrating the end of the school year, but saying goodbye and thank you to their principal, Peter Loyda.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Swan River Principal Loyda resigns

Music blasted out of Swan River School’s gym on May 25 for an all-grades assembly and everyone had Mountain Dew ice cream floats afterwards. The students weren’t celebrating the end of the school year, but saying goodbye and thank you to their principal, Peter Loyda.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Couple retires from Bigfork Schools

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Couple retires from Bigfork Schools

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

BHS track to send 20 athletes to State meet

Bigfork High School’s track and field team had 33 athletes compete in the Western B Divisionals in Corvallis on May 18 and 19 and 20 of them performed well enough to compete in the State track meet in Bozeman on May 25 and 26.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

BHS track to send 20 athletes to State meet

Bigfork High School’s track and field team had 33 athletes compete in the Western B Divisionals in Corvallis on May 18 and 19 and 20 of them performed well enough to compete in the State track meet in Bozeman on May 25 and 26.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Restaurant with southwestern twist opens on Electric Ave.

Some may not remember that the Wine Cellar next to the Garden Bar used to be the Post Office in Bigfork. It’s also possible that some of Bigfork’s residents and visitors may not know about Owney, the U.S. Postal Service’s first mascot.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Restaurant with southwestern twist opens on Electric Ave.

Some may not remember that the Wine Cellar next to the Garden Bar used to be the Post Office in Bigfork. It’s also possible that some of Bigfork’s residents and visitors may not know about Owney, the U.S. Postal Service’s first mascot.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork track holds off for district tourney

It definitely rained on the Vikes and Vals parade at the Archie Roe track meet in Kalispell on Saturday. Cold, wet, and windy weather kept the majority off the track and field, but the few that were able to compete during the meet did well.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork track holds off for district tourney

It definitely rained on the Vikes and Vals parade at the Archie Roe track meet in Kalispell on Saturday. Cold, wet, and windy weather kept the majority off the track and field, but the few that were able to compete during the meet did well.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Youth group raises funds for camp by selling roasts

Cooking 80 pork roasts at a time inside a grill that used to be a 1,000 gallon propane tank is one way to raise funds for camp.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Youth group raises funds for camp by selling roasts

Cooking 80 pork roasts at a time inside a grill that used to be a 1,000 gallon propane tank is one way to raise funds for camp.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Inspiration can come from anywhere, even rap music

Adam Yauch, or more commonly known by his stage-name MCA from the Beastie Boys, died last week at the age of 47. The Beastie Boys helped bring rap music into the mainstream in the 1980s and continued to produce energetic and often hilarious rap songs up through the present.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Inspiration can come from anywhere, even rap music

Adam Yauch, or more commonly known by his stage-name MCA from the Beastie Boys, died last week at the age of 47. The Beastie Boys helped bring rap music into the mainstream in the 1980s and continued to produce energetic and often hilarious rap songs up through the present.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Inspiration can come from anywhere, even rap music

Adam Yauch, or more commonly known by his stage-name MCA from the Beastie Boys, died last week at the age of 47. The Beastie Boys helped bring rap music into the mainstream in the 1980s and continued to produce energetic and often hilarious rap songs up through the present.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

BHS senior nominated for highest academic honor

Out of 3.2 million students, Bigfork High School senior Amber McDaniel was named one of 550 semifinalists in the 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, the highest academic honor in the country.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

BHS senior nominated for highest academic honor

Out of 3.2 million students, Bigfork High School senior Amber McDaniel was named one of 550 semifinalists in the 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, the highest academic honor in the country.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Local author wins Agatha book award

She didn’t expect to win, in fact, she was thrilled just to be nominated.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Local author wins Agatha book award

She didn’t expect to win, in fact, she was thrilled just to be nominated.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO