The Frozen Chosen founder reflects on busy year and award from governor
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Timed ticketed entry for Glacier National Park next summer brings mixed reactions
Glacier National Park’s decision to implement timed ticketed entry next summer drew mixed reviews from visitors and stakeholders, though officials say it will help further reduce congestion.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 3 HOURS AGO
Vet Center outreach coordinator assists veterans like himself
Vet Centers, under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, nationwide offer community-based counseling for veterans and provide a connection to important resources.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 3 HOURS AGO
Glacier National Park to introduce timed vehicle reservations in 2025
Next year, Glacier National Park visitors who go through the west entrance of Going-to-the-Sun Road and the North Fork will be required to enter during a designated time block during ticketed entry.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Glacier National Park to introduce timed vehicle reservations in 2025
Next year, Glacier National Park visitors who go through the west entrance of Going-to-the-Sun Road and the North Fork will be required to enter during a designated time block during ticketed entry.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Montanans back abortion amendment, nix election reform initiatives
Montanans on Tuesday voted 57% in favor of a constitutional amendment aimed at safeguarding abortion access in the state.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
Montanans back abortion amendment, nix election reform initiatives
Montanans on Tuesday voted 57% in favor of a constitutional amendment aimed at safeguarding abortion access in the state.
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Two more lawsuits filed in connection to Flathead County E. coli outbreak
Two new lawsuits were filed last week in connection with this summer’s deadly E. coli outbreak in the Flathead Valley, making six in total.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO
Bird flu found in backyard flock in Flathead County
The case is the 25th detection linked to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak, which began in early 2022 in Montana. The last confirmed bird flu infection occurred in January.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO
Trail journeys inspire hiker to create guides for Glacier National Park
Day Hikes of Glacier National Park map can be found in almost every store in the park and thousands of visitors use it to guide their itinerary every season. It is easy to follow, giving people who aren’t familiar with Glacier’s terrain and trails an idea of what to expect.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO
Montana's yodeling cowboy Wylie Gustafson keeps playing traditional country songs
Wylie Gustafson will perform for the Press Play show on Nov. 1, a lunchtime concert series hosted by the Daily Inter Lake.
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Former surgeon creates $1 million endowment for Logan Health’s Breast Center
A founding member of Logan Health’s Breast Center is ensuring generations of future patients can continue to get cancer care there after a recent $1 million endowment.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 5 DAYS AGO
Mother of missing paddleboarder reflects on search and rescue efforts
Nina Rea has been on a never-ending mission to find her daughter, Emily Rea, since she went missing in the Hungry Horse Reservoir this summer.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Mother of missing paddleboarder reflects on search and rescue efforts
Nina Rea has been on a never-ending mission to find her daughter, Emily Rea, since she went missing in the Hungry Horse Reservoir this summer.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Photos from Flathead Nation students on display at Bigfork library
The nonprofit Art Vision & Outreach in Community Education, or A VOICE, which works with the high school and college to provide artistic educational opportunities for students brought its REzMaDe project to the branch of the Flathead County Library. The photos are on display through Nov. 8.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Abortion access supporters and opponents hold rallies over proposed ballot initiative
As Montanans begin voting on a measure that would see abortion access enshrined in the state constitution, supporters and opponents held dueling rallies in Northwest Montana over the weekend.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Abortion access supporters and opponents hold rallies over proposed ballot initiative
As Montanans begin voting on a measure that would see abortion access enshrined in the state constitution, supporters and opponents held dueling rallies in Northwest Montana over the weekend.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Officials deem changes to Glacier National Park's reservation system this year a success
Dropping the reservation requirement to enter Glacier National Park from the St. Mary entrance this summer helped disperse traffic throughout the park, officials say.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Officials deem changes to Glacier National Park's reservation system this year a success
Dropping the reservation requirement to enter Glacier National Park from the St. Mary entrance this summer helped disperse traffic throughout the park, officials say.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Photos from Flathead Nation students on display at Bigfork library
"What was cool about today is that the students hadn't seen this work [on display] before because only one of them traveled to the festival, so they were pretty excited to see it,” A VOICE Co-Director and founder David Spear said.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Samaritan House breaks ground on housing expansion
The project includes 16 apartments for veterans, 18 two-to-three-bedroom apartments for families (both income based) and an expansion of the administrative building to allow for a larger cafeteria and a cold weather overflow shelter.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell family medicine doctor reflects on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Dr. Kelly Berkram encourages women to speak with their primary care physicians about setting up a breast cancer screening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Men’s addiction treatment facility in Columbia Falls gets license reinstated
The company operates two addiction treatment facilities: a men’s only facility in Columbia Falls called The Ranch and a women’s only facility called The Lodge in Hungry Horse.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Library employee raises awareness of Banned Books Week after trustees bar celebration
After Flathead County Library Board of Trustees directed staff to no longer celebrate Banned Books Week, one longtime staff member took matters into her own hands, making a sign and displaying banned books outside the library during her days off this week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Great Northwest Oktoberfest band likes to get crowd on their feet
The S-Bahn Band is named after the commuter train that connects cities to suburbs Germany, which founder Richard Tyce said this is a nod to how their music brings people together to celebrate.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Bigfork songwriter Miller Campbell’s heartland rock sound shines in first album
Miller Campbell's sound is akin to Tom Petty or John Cougar Mellencamp, what she describes as “heartland rock.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Great Northwest Oktoberfest band likes to get crowd on their feet
The S-Bahn Band is named after the commuter train that connects cities to suburbs Germany, which founder Richard Tyce said this is a nod to how their music brings people together to celebrate.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Glacier hikers use bear spray to fend off grizzly attack
A group of visitors in Glacier National Park used bear spray to ward off a grizzly after it bit a Washington man last week as they hiked through foggy conditions along the popular Highline Trail.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Glacier hikers use bear spray to fend off grizzly attack
A group of visitors in Glacier National Park used bear spray to ward off a grizzly after it bit a Washington man last week as they hiked through foggy conditions along the popular Highline Trail.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Glacier hikers use bear spray to fend off grizzly attack
A group of visitors in Glacier National Park used bear spray to ward off a grizzly after it bit a Washington man last week as they hiked through foggy conditions along the popular Highline Trail.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Final resting place: Family of late political scientist bring his ashes back home to Kalispell
Peter Odegard's story began in Flathead County where he grew up in a large family of Norwegian immigrants
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Logan Health adopting Billings Clinic's electronic health records system
Billings Clinic-Logan Health are getting on the same page when it comes to storing and accessing electronic health records, according to Co-CEO Kevin Abel.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Glacier hiker injured in bear attack on Highline Trail
A hiker was air-lifted from Glacier National Park on Thursday following a bear attack on one of the park's most popular trails.
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Glacier hiker injured in bear attack on Highline Trail
A hiker was air-lifted from Glacier National Park on Thursday following a bear attack on one of the park's most popular trails.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Glacier Park dispatch: Tragic accident, wildlife rescues, hoverboard trouble
From wild pine martens hitching rides to hoverboarders on the lake, Glacier National Park’s rangers have been busy
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Conservation groups file federal lawsuit against National Park Service over Gunsight Lake project
The lawsuit revolves around the park’s plans to reintroduce bull trout and west slope cutthroat trout in Gunsight Lake in hopes that the fish will repopulate the St. Mary drainage.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 4 WEEKS AGO
Billings Clinic–Logan Health to integrate air ambulance services
Billings Clinic-Logan Health is considering outsourcing aviation operations for A.L.E.R.T. as it consolidates the two medical systems’ air ambulance services.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 4 WEEKS AGO
Billings Clinic–Logan Health to integrate air ambulance services
Billings Clinic-Logan Health is considering outsourcing aviation operations for A.L.E.R.T. as it consolidates the two medical systems’ air ambulance services.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 4 WEEKS AGO
Billings Clinic–Logan Health to integrate air ambulance services
Billings Clinic-Logan Health is considering outsourcing aviation operations for A.L.E.R.T. as it consolidates the two medical systems’ air ambulance services.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 4 WEEKS AGO
Xanterra’s new general manager brings decades of experience to the table
Xanterra Travel Collection is Glacier’s concessioner and runs the lodges inside park boundaries, like the Many Glacier Hotel and Lake McDonald Lodge, among many others. The company also oversees the park’s famous Red Bus Tours. The company operates as a concessioner in many other national parks, including Yellowstone, Zion and …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO
Glacier Park to temporarily close Sun Road due to mudslide hazard
Glacier National Park officials planned to proactively close the alpine section of Going-to-the-Sun Road on Wednesday night as a potent rainstorm was expected to swamp the Northern Rockies.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO
Family of minor allegedly sickened by E. coli outbreak sues in federal court
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court on behalf of a minor allegedly sickened after eating Wagyu beef from Hops Downtown Grill in July, the latest connected to this summer’s deadly E. coli outbreak.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO
Flathead Valley Parade of Homes returns after years long hiatus
The Parade of Homes features cutting-edge trends in cabinetry, finishes, flooring and technology.
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Glacier National Park vehicle reservations end Sept. 9
Sunday is the last day vehicle reservations are required to enter Glacier National Park. This includes reservations for Going-to-the-Sun Road at the west entrance, as well as the North Fork and Many Glacier entrances.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Family of missing paddleboarder offers $25,000 for tips leading to her return
The family of a woman who vanished while paddleboarding in the Hungry Horse Reservoir in July is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts.
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Family of missing paddleboarder offers $25,000 for tips leading to her return
The family of a woman who vanished while paddleboarding in the Hungry Horse Reservoir in July is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Sunflowers exchanged in memory of Whitefish man who died climbing in Glacier
Friends gathered Tuesday at the Whitefish Farmer’s Market to exchange sunflowers and celebrate the life of organic farmer and outdoor enthusiast Grant Marcuccio.
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Tribute held for Whitefish man who died climbing in Glacier
Friends gathered Tuesday at the Whitefish Farmer’s Market to celebrate the life of organic farmer and outdoor enthusiast Grant Marcuccio.
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Glacier National Park sets goal to be net zero by 2050
Glacier National Park is working to map out a plan to reduce its carbon footprint and explore other energy efficiency initiatives as part of a new Climate Action Strategy project that targets a goal of zero emissions by 2050.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Glacier National Park sets goal to be net zero by 2050
Glacier National Park is working to map out a plan to reduce its carbon footprint and explore other energy efficiency initiatives as part of a new Climate Action Strategy project that targets a goal of zero emissions by 2050.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Big Sky City Lights to release second project 'A Mountain To Go'
The very nature of Big Sky City Lights’ name hints at their origins: a performer from New York City meets a musician from Montana. Combining their unique harmonies has set the tone for a new chapter of their lives.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Big Sky City Lights to release second project 'A Mountain To Go'
The very nature of Big Sky City Lights’ name hints at their origins: a performer from New York City meets a musician from Montana. Combining their unique harmonies has set the tone for a new chapter of their lives.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Body of missing climber recovered from Glacier Park
The body of missing mountaineer Grant Marcuccio, a 32-year-old man from Whitefish, was recovered Sunday from alpine terrain in Glacier National Park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Flathead County Library Board approves contract for logo design
In February the library board decided to revert the library’s name back to Flathead County Libraries after operating for roughly a decade under ImagineIF Libraries. The name change has meant a change in branding, including a new logo.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Second lawsuit filed in connection with deadly E. coli outbreak
A second lawsuit has been filed in connection with a deadly E. coli outbreak from Wagyu beef served at Flathead Valley restaurants in early July.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Blackfeet bison documentary ‘Bring Them Home’ screens in Kalispell Aug. 29
“Bring Them Home” screens at the Wachholz College Center on the Flathead Valley Community College campus in Kalispell on Aug. 29.
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Blackfeet bison documentary ‘Bring Them Home’ screens in Kalispell Aug. 29
“Bring Them Home” screens at the Wachholz College Center on the Flathead Valley Community College campus in Kalispell on Aug. 29.
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Glacier Park officials identify climber who went missing near Heavens Peak
Authorities on Wednesday identified 32-year-old Grant Marcuccio as the climber missing in Glacier National Park.
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Search and rescue crews look for missing climber near Heavens Peak
Search and rescue efforts are underway for a climber who has gone missing near Heavens Peak in Glacier National Park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Northwest Montana History Museum exhibit provides glimpse into Silent Service
It was only a year after Kalispell native Harry Anderson graduated college that he was assigned to the USS Perch II’s (SS-313) sixth patrol near the very end of World War II’s Pacific Theater. The submarine would endure two hours of depth charges from a Japanese ship up above during …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Vietnam vets receive commemorative lapel pin in Columbia Falls
When Don Bogut and Bert Rice give out the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin, they take a moment to thank the recipient for their service, looking directly into their eyes as they shake hands. Veterans themselves, they know how important it is to relay gratitude for servicemen and women.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Sweet victory: bakers of all ages show out for fair competition
Melissa Friess’ coconut caramel bars took the cake in this year’s King Arthur Baking Contest at the Northwest Montana Fair.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS AGO
Flathead sheriff says use of more advanced sonar is next in search for Emily Rea
Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino said Thursday that search and rescue teams looking for a paddleboarder missing since July 16 will soon have more advanced sonar at their disposal.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 MONTHS AGO
Flathead sheriff says use of more advanced sonar is next in search for Emily Rea
Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino said Thursday that search and rescue teams looking for a paddleboarder missing since July 16 will soon have more advanced sonar at their disposal.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS AGO
Showing sheep is serious business for competitors at Northwest Montana Fair
The sheep show kicked off in the Trade Center at the Flathead Fairgrounds on Tuesday, where FFA and 4-H members competed in showmanship and market and breed judging.
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New chapter begins with opening of Bigfork library branch
Patrons flooded into the new building, complete with roughly two to three times the number of books compared to the previous location inside the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center building.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Glacier roundup: rangers help an intoxicated man find his campsite, escort out an irate visitor and respond to medical incidents
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Creating a world for recovery – virtual reality game aims to help brain injury patients
This is the premise of “The Last Reef” a video game created by NeuroAnimation, a company founded by Johns Hopkins University researchers Omar Ahmad and Promit Roy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Authorities continue search for missing paddleboarder Emily Rea
Search and rescue crews continue their search of Hungry Horse Reservoir for a missing paddleboarder who was last seen on July 16.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Glacier National Park crash victim identified
The man who died in a vehicle rollover on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park on July 29 has been identified as 34 -year-old Lucius Clay Parker of Ashford, Washington.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Bigfork man dies in Hungry Horse Reservoir; kayakers rescued from Flathead River
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Monday recovered the body of a Bigfork man who drowned in Hungry Horse Reservoir.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
E. coli outbreak victim sues restaurant, processing facility
One of the 14 people sickened by a deadly E. coli outbreak that originated in Flathead County is suing businesses connected to the contamination.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
E. coli outbreak victim sues restaurant, processing facility
One of the 14 people sickened by a deadly E. coli outbreak that originated in Flathead County is suing businesses connected to the contamination.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Man dies after being ejected from vehicle on Going-to-the-Sun Road
A 34-year-old man from Washington is dead after a wreck on the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park near St. Mary on Tuesday morning.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Connected to deadly E. coli outbreak, Lower Valley Processing recalls products
A Kalispell meat processing company is recalling some products after being linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak in the Flathead Valley, said officials with the state Department of Livestock on Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Man dies after being ejected from vehicle on Going-to-the-Sun Road
A 34-year-old man from Washington is dead after a wreck on the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park near St. Mary on Tuesday morning.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Specialist helps young patients cope during hospital treatments
Child life specialists are health care professionals who help children and families navigate the process of illness, injury, disability, trauma or hospitalization, according to the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Flathead County Library grapples with security after alleged attack on employees
A woman who allegedly bit and punched two library workers in Kalispell in early July is in the Flathead County Detention Center awaiting trial.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Grime 2 Shine keeps truckin’ amid rising business costs
Montanans know that windshield replacements are inevitable. Whether it’s from a fun weekend driving gravel back roads or a daily commute to work, there are ample ways for a rock to hit a car.
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AJ Nails opens in the former Charlie Wong building
They opened the salon after Charlie Wongs Restaurant closed in September of 2023.
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NASA educator visits Flathead County Library to inspire next generation of scientists
It was a packed room with some patrons overflowing into the hallway outside of the meeting room. Jarrod Bales travels across the country to “prepare NASA’s future workforce,”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Health department releases more details on E.Coli outbreak; identifies restaurants
One person died after consuming E. coli-tainted wagyu beef at Harbor Grille in Lakeside, the Flathead City-County Health Department confirmed Friday, while four other local restaurants are associated with the recent outbreak that sickened 13 people.
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Health department identifies restaurants connected to E. coli outbreak
One person died after consuming E. coli-tainted wagyu beef at Harbor Grille in Lakeside, the Flathead City-County Health Department confirmed Friday, while four other local restaurants are associated with the recent outbreak that sickened 13 people.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Health department identifies restaurants connected to E. coli outbreak
One person died after consuming E. coli-tainted wagyu beef at Harbor Grille in Lakeside, the Flathead City-County Health Department confirmed Friday, while four other local restaurants are associated with the recent outbreak that sickened 13 people.
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Brent Jameson sets his sights on the horizon
Brent Jameson and Ben Darce play during the Daily Inter Lake's Press Play concert series on Aug. 2.
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Brent Jameson sets his sights on the horizon
Brent Jameson and Ben Darce play during the Daily Inter Lake's Press Play concert series on Aug. 2.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
1 death linked to E. coli outbreak in Flathead County
An E. coli outbreak originating in Flathead County has caused one death and stricken at least a dozen other people, county health officials reported Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Cushing-Terrell staff say Bigfork Library design had a focus on ethical building practices
The new Bigfork branch of Flathead County Library — set to open sometime in August — is one of a series of projects worldwide that aims to draw awareness toward unethical practices in the building industry, according to the firm behind the branch’s architecture.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Like many of Glacier’s waterways, Avalanche Creek has a deadly past
Charles Green was working as a Civilian Conservation Corps supervisor in Glacier National Park in 1941 when he was called to retrieve a body from Avalanche Creek. In his book “Montana Memories, Volume IV” he describes the gorge in all its beauty and danger.
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Summer heat doesn’t stop festival goers at Under the Big Sky
Fans and water misters were as ubiquitous as cowboy hats as concertgoers did their best to beat the sweltering heat during the opening day of the Under the Big Sky music festival Friday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO
Like many of Glacier’s waterways, Avalanche Creek has a deadly past
Charles Green was working as a Civilian Conservation Corps supervisor in Glacier National Park in 1941 when he was called to retrieve a body from Avalanche Creek. In his book “Montana Memories, Volume IV” he describes the gorge in all its beauty and danger.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO
Like many of Glacier’s waterways, Avalanche Creek has a deadly past
Charles Green was working as a Civilian Conservation Corps supervisor in Glacier National Park in 1941 when he was called to retrieve a body from Avalanche Creek. In his book “Montana Memories, Volume IV” he describes the gorge in all its beauty and danger.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO
Glacier National Park’s ‘Going Batty’ field trip takes place next week
The public is invited to join Glacier National Park and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks personnel next Thursday for a “Going Batty” field trip, where attendees participate in bat monitoring efforts.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Vitalant holds July blood drives in Flathead Valley
Vitalant is holding blood drives this month and urging people to donate, as donations in July are the lowest for the entire year, according to officials with the nonprofit.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day highlights parks’ partnership and latest insights
The public is invited to hear from scientists and historians about current research and historical topics related to Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park at the 21st annual Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day on July 23.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Logan Health Children’s celebrates fifth birthday by honoring patients with Hall of Heroes
The new Hall of Heroes display in the children’s hospital was unveiled on July 1 as part of a celebration of the fifth anniversary of the opening of Logan Health Children’s. Hospital staff hope the stories serve as comfort to families enduring difficult times while they have a child in …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Survey shows a drop in the area’s homeless population, but shelter leaders aren’t convinced
The region’s homeless population declined over the past year, according to a survey conducted over the winter months, but nonprofit leaders say they have seen no reduction in demand for services.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Groups claim Glacier Park’s bull trout project violates federal law
Glacier National Park biologists have undertaken an effort to stock mountain whitefish, west slope cutthroat trout and bull trout to Gunsight Lake, a high alpine lake near Jackson Glacier and Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Bigfork library temporarily closes for move to new building
The Bigfork branch of Flathead County Library will be closed for a month while staff move into their new Bridge Street building.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Bigfork library temporarily closes for move to new building
The Bigfork branch of Flathead County Library will be closed for a month while staff move into their new Bridge Street building.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Child Development Center closes after loss of state contract
The Child Development Center closed its locations in Missoula and Kalispell last week following the loss of a five-year state contract that funded early intervention services.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Flathead County Library Board kicks logo design back to committee
Bowing to repeated calls for a more professional design for a future logo, the Flathead County Library Board opted Thursday to go back to the drawing board.
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News Now: This week's Northwest Montana headlines
Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman goes over some of the week’s biggest headlines.
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Child Development Centers close after loss of state contract
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Logan Health Medical Center ranks high among nation’s acute care hospitals
The Lown Institute is a national nonpartisan and independent health care think tank that annually ranks the nation’s hospitals.
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Multiple motor vehicle accidents snarl traffic in Glacier National Park
Multiple motor vehicle accidents in Glacier National Park late Wednesday afternoon led to congestion and the closure of Going-to-the-Sun Road to traffic, officials said.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
New library wraps-up construction, but some work still lies ahead
“This location is going to show the valley what a 21st century library is like, I hope it gets people excited,” Communications and Outreach Librarian Lune Axelsen said.
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Construction on the Bigfork branch of Flathead County Libraries wraps up
Flathead County Library staff stepped foot inside the newly finished Bigfork branch for the first time last week, marveling at the transformation the space has gone through since construction began last fall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Park officials identify woman who drowned near St. Mary Falls
Authorities on Tuesday identified the woman who drowned near St. Mary Falls on the east side of Glacier National Park as 26-year-old Gillian Tones of North Apollo, Pennsylvania.
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Woman drowns after falling near St. Mary Falls in Glacier National Park
A 26-year-old Pennsylvania woman drowned after falling into the water above St. Mary Falls on the east side of Glacier National Park on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Organization raises funds to assist veteran with home upgrades
The nonprofit is holding a 4 Miles to Freedom fun run on July 6 at Happy’s Inn west of Kalispell. All the proceeds go toward the Childs family.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
‘Glacier’s Reds’ explores history of park’s iconic tour bus
‘Glacier’s Reds’ explores history of park’s iconic tour bus
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‘Glacier’s Reds’ explores history of park’s iconic tour bus
‘Glacier’s Reds’ explores history of park’s iconic tour bus
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Flathead Food Truck Festival returns with more ways to try new menus
The food truck festival is June 21 from 3 to 9 p.m. and June 22 from noon to 9 p.m.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Thinking of climbing Chief Mountain? Think again as Blackfeet enforcing closure
Tribal leaders are again enforcing a decades-old closure of Chief Mountain after recent tourist activity disturbed cultural and spiritual practices there.
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Blackfeet Nation resumes enforcement of Chief Mountain closure
Tribal leaders are again enforcing a decades-old closure of Chief Mountain after recent tourist activity disturbed cultural and spiritual practices there.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS AGO
Blackfeet Nation resumes enforcement of Chief Mountain closure
Tribal leaders are again enforcing a decades-old closure of Chief Mountain after recent tourist activity disturbed cultural and spiritual practices there.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS AGO
Blackfeet Nation resumes enforcement of Chief Mountain closure
Tribal leaders are again enforcing a decades-old closure of Chief Mountain after recent tourist activity disturbed cultural and spiritual practices there.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 MONTHS AGO
No drama, just llamas — new competition showcases camelids
Many llama enthusiasts in the area have helped to establish the new Glacier Classic Llama Show taking place at the Majestic Valley Arena on June 22 and 23.
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Polebridge Mercantile owners bring store back to Kiowa Junction
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Efforts continue to merge Logan Health, Billings Clinic hospital systems
Integrating the clinical services and technology systems at Logan Health-Billings Clinic is a top priority for new leadership at the hospital system.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Northwest Montana United Way to start relocation assistance program for homeless
The Northwest Montana United Way is launching a program to connect homeless people in Flathead County to family, friends and assistance programs outside of the valley.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Northwest Montana United Way to start relocation assistance program for homeless
The Northwest Montana United Way is launching a program to connect homeless people in Flathead County to family, friends and assistance programs outside of the valley.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Northwest Montana United Way to start relocation assistance program for homeless
The Northwest Montana United Way is launching a program to connect homeless people in Flathead County to family, friends and assistance programs outside of the valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Glacier crews grapple with deepest snow in more than a decade
Officials are primarily concerned with new snow hazards in the short-term or during big melting periods where water percolates through the snowpack, releasing larger and deeper avalanches.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Glacier National Park plow crews grapple with deepest snow in more than a decade
It’s feeling like spring in the valley, but at Logan Pass, Glacier National Park road crews are still in the thick of winter snowpack — the deepest seen in more than a decade, according to officials.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Glacier National Park plow crews grapple with deepest snow in more than a decade
It’s feeling like spring in the valley, but at Logan Pass, Glacier National Park road crews are still in the thick of winter snowpack — the deepest seen in more than a decade, according to officials.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Glacier National Park plow crews grapple with deepest snow in more than a decade
It’s feeling like spring in the valley, but at Logan Pass, Glacier National Park road crews are still in the thick of winter snowpack — the deepest seen in more than a decade, according to officials.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Barrel Stove Combo keeps it jazzy for 20 years and running
Barrel Stove Combo performs on June 7 at noon for the Daily Inter Lake’s Press Play concert series.
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New co-Ceo of Logan Health-Billings Clinic discusses integration progress
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Columbia Falls debate state champ relies on family strength to overcome
The Columbia Falls senior, who is looking to turn her skills as a state championship debater into a career as a lawyer, has endured hardships, but she said her loved ones helped her through it all.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Flathead County Library Board narrows to five choices for logo designs
The Flathead County Library Board is polling the public on five logo designs that will be posted on the library system’s website by early June.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Discover Kalispell outlines visitation stewardship approach
Twelve million visitors coming to Montana spent $5.45 billion in 2022-2023, according to data from the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
A Home at the Samaritan House: Expansion project nearly 20 years in the making
The Samaritan House is adding two apartment buildings and will see an expansion of its administrative office on its campus on former Army Reserve property in Kalispell. The organization is nearing its $16.9 million fundraising goal and is preparing to break ground in July, according to Krager.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
65 years of show tunes and hard work at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Under the reins of Don and Jude Thomson, and their son Brach, the Bigfork Summer Playhouse has become one of the most notable small-town professional theater companies in the country, not missing a single season in its 65 years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
A Home at Samaritan House: Service organization aims to help veterans, families with expansion project
When the temperatures dropped this past winter, 70-year-old Dave Anderson faced losing a limb — his second limb — to frostbite.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Montana politicians turn a critical eye toward IVF treatments following Alabama ruling
Kalispell resident Margo Neiman remembers everything it took to get pregnant — medications, money and time spent worrying if her attempts at a baby through in vitro fertilization would work.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS AGO
65 years of show tunes and hard work at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse
The Playhouse performs four musicals and a variety show about once a week during its annual run in the summertime. A college-aged cast is hired — roughly 3,000 apply every season for the 20 spots available. The program has churned out performers and crew members who go on to have …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS AGO
Glacier Volunteer Associates hold volunteer day May 18
The Glacier National Park Volunteer Associates will be working on four projects this weekend in the park and are inviting the public to help.
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Spring operations start-up in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park staff are gearing up for the season, with west-side vehicle reservations about to begin and snow plows nearing Logan Pass.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS AGO
Spring operations start-up in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park staff are gearing up for the season, with west-side vehicle reservations about to begin and snow plows nearing Logan Pass.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS AGO
Waters Edge Winery in Evergreen to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
Waters Edge Winery owner Angela Zuba was shocked when she was contacted by producers on “America’s Best Restaurants," a show that highlights eateries and bars all across the country.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
The Syndicate a dream come true for former Kalispell mayor and lifelong friend
At The Syndicate Hair and Beauty Parlor, former Kalispell mayor Tammi Fisher and master cosmetologist Sandy Palmer have fine-tuned their new business to deliver great customer service and reflect their community-minded values.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Park staff and volunteers work to pick up polystyrene foam along Lake McDonald’s shores
Walking along Lake McDonald’s northeastern shore in late December, Heidi Haugen spotted small white dots in the water line debris.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Dynamic Quist duo back on stage with busy performance lineup
When Halladay and Rob aren’t crooning a country melody with trio partner Clara Weick, they’re acting in movies, playing shows and creating a plan to bring more music to Montana children.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
MSU breaks ground on new nursing education building in Kalispell
Montana State University officials joined community members in Kalispell on Tuesday to break ground on the final of five new nursing education facilities under construction around the state.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Columbia Falls local returns to serve as Logan Health’s reconstructive surgeon
Thomas Wright began his tenure at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell in August of 2023. With an emphasis on breast reconstruction, Wright said he enjoys getting to know his patients and learning how to best solve their issues.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
A.L.E.R.T. air ambulance staff provided comfort for highway patrol trooper after grisly injury
Gravely injured after being struck by the vehicle of a fleeing suspect in a remote stretch of Lincoln County last year, Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson felt a wave of relief when he learned an A.L.E.R.T. air ambulance was en route.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO
Earth Day Expo expands to FVCC campus with workshops and activities for all ages
Hosting the event, the Flathead Valley chapter of the Citizens Climate Lobby is a national nonprofit organization that advocates for Congress to take up bipartisan climate solutions.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO
Glacier National Park officials detail coming construction work
Glacier National Park officials expect construction on the Going-to-the-Sun Road and the Upper McDonald Creek Bridge to end this year while other projects, like water infrastructure and road improvements in the Swiftcurrent developed area, are just getting going.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Flathead County Library trustees open search for a new logo to the public
Have an idea for the new Flathead County Library logo? Library board trustees are taking submissions and suggestions on designs leading up to their next board in April.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Flathead County Library trustees open search for a new logo to the public
Have an idea for the new Flathead County Library logo? Library board trustees are taking submissions and suggestions on designs leading up to their next board in April.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
An Easter egg hunt for everyone — pediatric therapy center creates inclusive event
The youngster was among several who spent the morning on March 23 having fun collecting brightly colored eggs and getting toys at the Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt at Cedar Palace Medical Center in Columbia Falls.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Stitched together: quilting community remains popular in Flathead Valley
On a windy March morning, guild members gathered at the Quilt Gallery in Kalispell to get together and sew quilts for Logan Health Medical Center.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Flathead County Library trustees hold off on overhauling young adult section
Concerned about the age appropriateness of materials in the young adult section, Flathead County Library trustees asked staff Thursday to place additional signs in teen areas, forgoing other proposals, like relabeling books or organizing a community audit.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Singer-songwriter Izaak Opatz looks to move beyond writing about heartbreak
Izaak Opatz performs on April 5 for the Daily Inter Lake’s Press Play series.
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Flathead County Library Board could decide future of young adult collection Thursday
The Flathead County Library Board of Trustees is poised to make a decision this week that could change the way young adult novels are shelved or labeled in the library.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Flathead County teen services librarian continues to carve out space for adolescents
As the Flathead County teen services librarian, her efforts are already proving successful — with the revamping of the Teen Zone at the Kalispell branch, new programming and an up-to-date collection, she said more teens are already coming into the library.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Construction on new Bigfork library makes strides toward summer opening
Monica Pastor used to walk herself down to storytime at the Bigfork library back when she was a kid running around the village in the 1980s.
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Construction on new Bigfork library makes strides toward summer opening
Monica Pastor used to walk herself down to storytime at the Bigfork library back when she was a kid running around the village in the 1980s.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS AGO
Sinus infection turns life-threatening for Thompson Falls teen
He was flown to Logan Health Children’s hospital in Kalispell the next day for emergency surgery and then would need a second brain surgery that night. On Friday he was headed in for a third brain surgery.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Sinus infection turns life-threatening for Thompson Falls teen
He was flown to Logan Health Children’s hospital in Kalispell the next day for emergency surgery and then would need a second brain surgery that night. On Friday he was headed in for a third brain surgery.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Glacier National Park broke records in the shoulder seasons, but stays on par for annual visits in 2023
More than 2.9 million people passed through the entrances of Glacier National Park in 2023, marking the park’s sixth busiest year in its history.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Flathead County Library Board trustees propose removing young adult designation
Several Flathead County Library trustees want to remove the young adult fiction designation owing to the genre’s wide age range that they argue fails to give parents enough guidance on whether a book is appropriate for their child.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Glacier National Park receives over $1.9 million for ecosystem restoration
Glacier Park’s climate-related projects are part of an overall $195 million investment from the act announced last week to prepare parks across the country to be resilient to climate change.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell sheep farmers talk soil regeneration methods at Free the Seeds
John Steitz and Carol Treadwell Steitz specialize in selling clean, colored merino wool to spinners all over the world.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Glacier National Park officials seek public input ahead of fire management plan update
Glacier National Park officials are initiating public scoping for an environmental assessment necessary to update the park’s long-term wildfire management plan.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Glacier National Park officials seek public input ahead of fire management plan update
Glacier National Park officials are initiating public scoping for an environmental assessment necessary to update the park’s long-term wildfire management plan.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell counselor works to dispel stigma around eating disorders
When clients with eating disorders come to counselor Mary McRae, they know the advice she gives is from first-hand experience.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Samaritan House receives another $750,000 grant for shelter expansion
Executive Director Chris Krager said the $750,000 grant puts fundraising about halfway to the $16.9 million needed for the project, which will allow the Kalispell shelter to house 85 more people per night.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
ImagineIF Libraries returns to original Flathead County Libraries name, hires Dugan as new director
The county library system’s board of trustees voted Thursday to drop the ImagineIF Libraries brand and revert back a moniker last used a decade ago.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
ImagineIF Libraries returns to original Flathead County Libraries name, hires Dugan as new director
The county library system’s board of trustees voted Thursday to drop the ImagineIF Libraries brand and revert back a moniker last used a decade ago.
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Glacier projects 40% increase in revenue from campground fees in 2024
With busier campgrounds and a recently implemented fee increase, front country camping is projected to bring approximately $2.4 million into Glacier National Park coffers in 2024 — a 40% increase over last year.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Glacier projects 40% increase in revenue from campground fees in 2024
With busier campgrounds and a recently implemented fee increase, front country camping is projected to bring approximately $2.4 million into Glacier National Park coffers in 2024 — a 40% increase over last year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Piano was Mike Murray’s first instrument, now he’s returning to it for an upcoming album
The Kalispell native has been a performing musician for more than a decade, racking up big performances. Mike Murray performs on March 1 for the Daily Inter Lake’s Press Play series.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Simulation puts caregivers in Kalispell through realistic scenarios
Nursing home resident Martha has dementia and she is convinced someone is trying to steal her car. She’s veering from a window toward the parking lot, yelling for help. But her caregivers know there’s no one trying to steal her car, if she even has a car at the facility.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Flathead Warming Center's Roadmaps program provides homeless with one-on-one counseling and encouragement
Although Patty Archambault and her son Josh Erickson once knew the Flathead Warming Center as guests, they return these days as volunteers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Browning educator works to preserve Blackfeet language
Robert Hall is the Blackfeet Native American Studies Director for Browning Public Schools, curating a curriculum for the Blackfoot language and preserving the tribes’ cultural traditions for the next generation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Glacier National Park virtual field trips hope to inspire connection with nature
From climbing over logs in Glacier’s dense forests to trudging up a mountain, Lindsay Brandt tells her students to prepare for different parts of the hike much like she would in real life. Immersing the class in the habitats of the park might make them wonder what kinds of animals …
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Glacier National Park virtual field trips hope to inspire connection with nature
From climbing over logs in Glacier’s dense forests to trudging up a mountain, Lindsay Brandt tells her students to prepare for different parts of the hike much like she would in real life. Immersing the class in the habitats of the park might make them wonder what kinds of animals …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
ImagineIF Library trustees poised to tap Dugan as director
The ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees is leaning toward giving the system’s interim director the job permanently and could vote to that end as soon as its Feb. 22 meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Montana Pediatrics utilizes telehealth to close gaps in state’s health care system
When parents aren’t sure if they need to drive to the emergency room, they can call Montana Pediatrics care line and be connected with a pediatrician via a telehealth call.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Flathead County sees rise in syphilis cases, mirroring national trend
Flathead City-County Health Department officials say the area is seeing an increase in cases of syphilis over the last several years, falling in line with a national trend.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Montana Pediatrics utilizes telehealth to close gaps in state’s health care system
When parents aren’t sure if they need to drive to the emergency room, they can call Montana Pediatrics care line and be connected with a pediatrician via a telehealth call.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Housing advocates work to improve count of homeless population
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ImagineIF Board of Trustees change to collection development policy draws criticism
The ImagineIF Libraries Board of Trustees amended its collections policy regarding potentially obscene materials Thursday despite pleas from the public and employees to leave it as is.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Singer-songwriter Christiane relies on nature for her creative process
Christiane Hinterman has been singing and writing songs for as long as she can remember but has rarely shared her art with an audience. It’s something that’s changing as she begins to share more of her music and how she engages with the creative process.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Glacier National Park superintendent talks visitor management, shuttle buses at 'state of the park' address
Glacier National Park Superintendent Dave Roemer shared findings from last season’s approach to visitor use management during a presentation at the Northwest Montana History Museum on Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
American Red Cross encourages blood drive sign-ups after holiday season shortage
Officials with the American Red Cross are reporting the lowest number of blood donors nationwide in 20 years following a 7,000-unit shortfall in blood donations between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Glacier National Park advance vehicle reservations available Jan. 25
Advance vehicle reservation tickets for Glacier National Park become available Jan. 25 at 8 a.m. Mountain Time, officials said Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Opposing abortion rallies take place in Kalispell
Flathead Valley residents who want abortion rights enshrined in the state constitution and those who would like to see restrictions placed on access held respective rallies Saturday in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
ImagineIF launches 3D printing pilot program
Access to free 3D printing services is coming to ImagineIF Libraries this month, according to a release from the county library system.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO
WINGS annual radiothon raises funds for cancer treatments
Wings Cancer Regional Support gave around $300,000 to cancer patients in Flathead, Lincoln and Lake counties last year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO
Volunteers needed to help conduct homeless Point-in-Time survey
Collaborative Housing Solutions of Northwest Montana is seeking volunteers to assist in handing out its annual Point-in-Time survey, which helps get an accurate count of the area’s homeless population.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO
American Red Cross encourages blood drive sign-ups after holiday season shortage
Officials with the American Red Cross are reporting the lowest number of blood donors nationwide in 20 years following a 7,000-unit shortfall in blood donations between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO
People who lost Medicaid urged to look at full scope of options
Tim Noonan grabs a number to head inside to wait for his turn at the Office of Public Assistance in Kalispell. He’s a mental health worker at Logan Health and he’s there to work on restoring Medicaid coverage for two of his young patients.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO
Samaritan House opens up emergency shelter space amid winter storm
Samaritan House is working with other members of Collaborative Housing Solutions of Northwest Montana to prepare for winter storm overflow at its main shelter during the subzero forecast for this weekend.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Flathead Warming Center prepares for frigid temperatures
With temperatures predicted to drop to 30 below zero in some areas of Northwest Montana in coming days, staff at the Flathead Warming Center are preparing to do whatever they can to get people indoors.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
State health officials report first pediatric flu death of 2023-24 season
A Big Horn County child has died of the flu, the first pediatric death of the 2023-24 flu season in Montana, state health officials say.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Glacier Institute closes in on fundraising goal for Big Creek Center restoration
The Glacier Institute received a $250,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust to be used for renovations to the home base of its outdoor camps and programs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Plans submitted for new VA clinic in Kalispell
A new Veterans Affairs clinic slated to open in Kalispell next year will be constructed on Old Reserve Drive near Glacier High School.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Plans submitted for new VA clinic in Kalispell
A new Veterans Affairs clinic slated to open in Kalispell next year will be constructed on Old Reserve Drive near Glacier High School.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Holidays bring spike in respiratory illnesses to Flathead County
Local health officials are reporting an increase in cases of flu, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, over the holidays.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Funding for mental health system revamp offers hope, but officials say solutions will take time
Barbara Hadley has shared her story at multiple community meetings on behavioral health in Northwest Montana, detailing her struggle to help a relative undergoing a severe mental health crisis — one that led to his eventual arrest and placement in county jail.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Flathead favorite John Dunnigan never gets tired of playing his hometown
John Dunnigan was born and raised in northern California, where he started his first band after watching the Beatles perform on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Glacier National Park caps off busy year while preparing for the next
All the while visitation to the park continues hovering at around 3 million per year. Through November of this year, the park saw 2,918,770 visitors, according to the National Park Service, which is already ahead of the 2022 visitor total of 2,908,458.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Santa’s helper enjoys building magic with kids during the holidays
Brian Stewart began his tenure as Santa 17 years ago after offering to play the part at an independent living facility he worked at in Idaho.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Consumers urged to dispose of Quaker Oats products following recall
The recall was announced by the Quaker Oats Company on Dec. 15, alerting consumers that many of their granola bars and granola cereals may be contaminated with salmonella.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO
Love of mountain goats drives Glacier Park photographer Sumio Harada
Born and raised in Japan, Sumio Harada studied Japanese serow as a college student, taking photos that highlighted the many different fur patterns on their faces.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO
ImagineIF Libraries director search underway as state loosens requirements for the position
Chair David Ingram told fellow ImagineIF Libraries trustees Thursday that the state Library Commission’s decision to loosen hiring requirements for directors at Montana’s largest libraries gives them “something to consider” as they search for a replacement for Ashley Cummins.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Bigfork Library Project nears $2 million raised, but spreadsheet error and overages add $400,000
Construction on the future Bigfork branch of ImagineIF Libraries will continue, but ImagineIF Library Foundation Director Sara Busse said the group is grappling with a $400,000 shortfall due to an accounting error and overages.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Logan Health staff celebrates 10 pregnancies in two units
Ten staff members are or have recently been pregnant in the intensive care and intermediate care units. The women say it’s allowed them to share advice and feel a sense of camaraderie, whether it’s their first, second or third child.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Glacier National Park adds early access lotteries for backcountry camping permits
Visitors to Glacier National Park hoping to secure permits for wilderness camping, also known as backcountry camping, for next season can enter early access lotteries in the spring of 2024.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Glacier National Park bumping frontcountry campground fee rates in 2024
Frontcountry campgrounds like Avalanche and Two Medicine will see a $10 increase in their fee rates in 2024, Glacier National Park officials said Friday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Glacier Lanes a community gathering place with eclectic flair
There’s a long history of the Columbia Falls community gathering at the bowling alley, and owners Derek and Kristen Larson want to keep it that way, with their own eccentric twist.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Stakeholders weigh in on Glacier’s reservation system changes
Stakeholders and some previous critics of Glacier National Park’s vehicle reservation system are largely in favor of new changes coming next summer.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Stakeholders weigh in on Glacier’s reservation system changes
Stakeholders and some previous critics of Glacier National Park’s vehicle reservation system are largely in favor of new changes coming next summer.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Musician John Floridis’ concerts focus on transition from darkness to light
Montana musician John Floridis will also perform at the Daily Inter Lake on Dec. 1 for the newspaper’s monthly Press Play lunchtime concert series.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Evergreen native brings human resources consulting skills back home
Sophie Joern understands local businesses and sees offering her human resources expertise as a way to ease the burden of navigating a rapidly changing job market.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 12 MONTHS AGO
Evergreen Chamber ambassadors connect businesses with their community
Ambassadors with the Evergreen Chamber serve a unique function within the organization, volunteering their time to connect with other businesses throughout the community.
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Older adults share life experiences through Legacy Conversations
The Flathead Elder Hub, a ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Communities, partnered last week with ImagineIF Libraries, Flathead Valley Community College and the Kalispell Senior Center to host conversations between younger and older generations.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Glacier drops reservations at Two Medicine, St. Mary entrances for 2024
Glacier National Park’s 2024 reservation system will look different compared to previous years, with vehicle reservations no longer required for the Two Medicine and St. Mary entrances in the park.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Kalispell resident returns to game show stage
Stuart Crane, a product manager at Applied Materials, is a real trivia lover.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Glacier drops reservations at Two Medicine, St. Mary entrances for 2024
Glacier National Park’s 2024 reservation system will look different compared to previous years, with vehicle reservations no longer required for the Two Medicine and St. Mary entrances in the park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Glacier drops reservations at Two Medicine, St. Mary entrances for 2024
Glacier National Park’s 2024 reservation system will look different compared to previous years, with vehicle reservations no longer required for the Two Medicine and St. Mary entrances in the park.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Zinke plan to end Glacier vehicle reservation system passes House
A funding bill containing Congressman Ryan Zinke’s proposal to kill the Glacier National Park pilot vehicle reservation system passed the House last week, but may not get much further.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Zinke plan to end Glacier vehicle reservation system passes House
A funding bill containing Congressman Ryan Zinke’s proposal to kill the Glacier National Park pilot vehicle reservation system passed the House last week, but may not get much further.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Sun Road construction on track to finish this fall
Paving on the road will continue daytime operations into November, weather permitting, according to the Federal Highway Administration, the agency that oversees road construction projects in Glacier Park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Logan Health CEO flags rising health care costs as a top challenge
Finding efficiencies will be a key component to the success of the new Logan Health-Billings Clinic hospital system as the cost of health care rises and Montana reconsiders its Medicaid expansion program, Logan Health’s CEO said at a public forum last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Logan Health’s Healthy Communities event discusses intricacies of industry
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Kalispell breast cancer survivor says faith and love of nature kept her going
Roberta Schuppel remembers the moment she felt a lump in her breast, back in 2020 when she was settling into bed.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
New Horizons Band offers seniors a chance to feel the music
“Music is our common goal and music is therapeutic, emotionally and mentally. Band friends stick together for a lifetime — it’s just a special bond, people playing music together. That happens in our group, and I'm very proud of the welcoming nature of our people,” said director Eileen Alexander.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
ImagineIF Board votes to remove all references to American Library Association
The ImagineIF Board of Trustees voted Thursday to clarify its position of no longer being associated with the American Library Association.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Billy Billie’s electrified folk makes for a laid-back sound
Billie Billy performs for the Daily Inter Lake’s Press Play lunch concert series on Friday, Nov. 3.
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Bigfork library project reaches milestone with groundbreaking ceremony
The long-running effort to give the Bigfork branch of ImagineIF Libraries a new building culminated Wednesday with a ceremony celebrating the start of construction on the Bethany Lutheran Ark Building.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Logan’s Day of Health Care highlights local health trends, unification with Billings Clinic
Health trends, statewide initiatives and Logan Health’s recent consolidation with Billings Clinic are among the topics slated for discussion at a series of conferences organized by the health care system on Friday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Glacier National Park Conservancy outlines projects planned for 2024
The Glacier National Park Conservancy’s projects for 2024 include monitoring alpine and wetland rare plants, improving bear management capacity, continuing vital species studies and fostering partnerships with local tribes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Glacier National Park Conservancy outlines projects planned for 2024
The Glacier National Park Conservancy’s projects for 2024 include monitoring alpine and wetland rare plants, improving bear management capacity, continuing vital species studies and fostering partnerships with local tribes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Artist renderings of finalized designs of the new Bigfork library
Artist renderings of the new Bigfork library on display at a groundbreaking ceremony for the project.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Protecting water quality rises to top at lakes conference
Hosted by the Whitefish Lake Institute every four years, the conference brings together professionals from different sectors, including students and community members.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Inquiries into Banned Books Week decision at ImagineIF lead to more questions
Questions have arisen about the circumstances of ImagineIF Libraries' decision to depart from the American Library Association after the move was cited as a reason to forgo the annual Banned Books Week celebration this year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO
Webcams are back at Logan Pass Visitor Center
The webcam at the Logan Pass Visitor Center in Glacier National Park is back online, with the addition of two more cameras.
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Protestors seek to draw attention to Banned Books Week following board decision
More than a dozen protestors gathered in front of the Kalispell branch of ImagineIF Libraries on Monday to protest the county library system’s decision to forgo celebrating Banned Books Week.
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Hiker sets new fastest known time record for Continental Divide Trail
The 41-year-old was accounting for hiking 3,050 miles when he only needed to account for 2,882 miles. After taking his only rest day of the entire trip to recover from a cold, his worries about not being able to make up for lost time faded away. He was well within …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO
Decision to forgo Banned Books Week at ImagineIF Libraries proves divisive
An ImagineIF Libraries trustee disputed the depiction of a recent decision to forgo observation of Banned Books Week as a board decision during a Sept. 28 meeting packed by residents hoping to weigh in on the mandate.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO
ImagineIF Libraries director resigns
Ashley Cummins is leaving her position as ImagineIF Library Director, citing family issues.
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Dementia workshop aims to educate and support caregivers
Alzheimer’s falls under the umbrella of dementia-related diseases, which are hallmarked by progressive mental decline that leads to loss of memory, issues with reasoning and changes in communication, among other symptoms.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO
ImagineIF Library Director announces resignation
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Band Tin Finley celebrates collaboration while following creative passions
Tin Finley performs on Friday, Oct. 6 for the Daily Inter Lake’s lunch concert series Press Play.
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19-year-old rescued from Huckleberry Mountain in May avoids double amputation
Told to expect a double amputation below the knees owing to frostbite, the 19-year-old from Michigan who spent several harrowing days lost in Glacier National Park in early May is now battling to make a full recovery without the loss of his extremities.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO
Glacier officials will lead other parks in whitebark pine restoration with new federal funding
An influx of federal dollars through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act is expected to bolster Glacier National Park officials’ whitebark pine restoration efforts and help them lend assistance to other parks working to protect and expand the keystone species.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO
ImagineIF children’s librarian Becca Johnson and the power of play
“My background in early childhood really made me passionate about play — how kids learn through play and how they learn by doing and participating and getting messy,” Johnson said. “So, I feel like one of my biggest goals when I first started was that I wanted to bring a …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH AGO
Nine climbers rescued from peak in Glacier National Park
A group of nine hikers were rescued this week after getting stuck on a mountain near Logan Pass in Glacier National Park.
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Northwest Montana History Museum combs through collection for yard sale
Running low on storage, volunteers and staff at the Kalispell museum have spent the majority of the year sorting through the collection and finding items that can be sold during a yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 23.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO
Park visitors can expect traffic following end of ticketed entry, officials say
Visitors hoping to take advantage of the end of Glacier National Park’s ticketed entry system for the year might need to adjust their expectations, officials warned last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell-based A Ray of Hope nonprofit expands with education center project
Christian ministry and nonprofit A Ray of Hope in Kalispell is building an education center behind its men’s shelter that will serve as a place for people to learn practical skills and get their vehicle repaired during tough times.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO
ImagineIF Libraries will forgo Banned Books Week celebrations under board guidance
Signage and displays marking Banned Books Week will be missing from ImagineIF Libraries this year after the library system’s board of trustees advised staff against celebrating it.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO
Vehicle struck, killed black bear sow in Glacier in August
The same day a car drove off the edge of the Going-to-the-Sun Road this summer another vehicle struck and killed a black bear on the popular roadway, Glacier National Park officials confirmed last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO
ImagineIF Foundation taps Sara Busse as executive director
ImagineIF Foundation Board President Sara Busse on Thursday accepted the position of executive director at the nonprofit, which acts as the main fundraising partner of ImagineIF Libraries.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO
Postpartum resource group provides assistance for mothers
The Postpartum Resource Group of Kalispell offers peer support groups, doula home visits and Mother In Need fund, which is a small monthly scholarship to help ease the financial burden for struggling parents.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO
Glacier Park visitor spending boon to economy of gateway communities
The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis conducted by economists at the National Park Service said that spending supported nearly 6,000 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $548 million.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO
Logan Health and Billings Clinic make integration official
The integration of Logan Health and Billings Clinic was made official on Friday with Dr. Craig Lambrecht leading the new health care system as chief executive officer.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO
Hay piles and pellets: searching for pikas in Glacier National Park
Researchers are joining forces with citizen science volunteers to see how the pika population is faring in Glacier National Park.
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Glacier Park visitor spending boon to economy of gateway communities
The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis conducted by economists at the National Park Service said that spending supported nearly 6,000 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $548 million.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell Veterans Affairs clinic uses new tech to treat depression
A large, reclined chair surrounded by medical machinery never fails to grab the attention of Dr. Gilbert Esser’s patients when they enter his office at the Veterans Affairs Clinic in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO
Missing mountaineer found dead in Glacier National Park
The body of a missing climber was recovered in Glacier National Park on Friday morning, officials said.
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Glacier National Park officials talk access, ticketed entry with visitors and stakeholders
Glacier National Park officials gave people a chance to voice their opinions about park access in person at two different open houses this week.
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Search continues for missing climber in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park officials are asking for assistance in locating a man who went missing climbing Reynolds Mountain on Tuesday near Logan Pass.
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Few hospitalizations result from small uptick in Covid-19 cases
The Flathead City-County Health Department has seen a slight uptick in Covid-19 cases reported to them in the past few months.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO
Musician draws inspiration, love of music from family
Singer-songwriter Kelly Diane’s lifelong passion for music stems from her rebellious Amish grandfather who decided to pick up a guitar, despite his church’s disapproval.
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Glacier seeks public input to improve visitor experience
Glacier National Park is seeking public feedback through Sept. 30, 2023, on how visitors will access and experience the park in 2024.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 2 MONTHS AGO
Glacier National Park officials seek public comments on access, ticketed entry system
Glacier National Park officials are asking for public comments on its pilot vehicle reservation system amid renewed scrutiny of the program in recent months.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Simulation in Motion Montana and Vitalogy EMS provide training in Kalispell
An emergency medical training provided by Simulation in Motion Montana in partnership with Vitalogy EMS took place last week in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Young handlers steer toward success in beef cattle judging at fair
What makes a good beef cow? According to Beef Barn Superintendent Kaitlyn Bennett, judges are looking for “a nice large frame steer who's going to have a good yield and some good quality market meat.”
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Simulation in Motion Montana and Vitalogy EMS provide training in Kalispell
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National Park Services approves Gunsight Lake native trout preservation project
Glacier National Park officials are moving forward with plans to introduce cutthroat and bull trout into Gunsight Lake.
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Volunteer dedicates nearly 20 years of service to projects in Glacier National Park
As Cheryl Klein slept under the stars in Glacier that night, she did not know that it was the start to a new chapter of her life with the volunteer associates.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Professional fighters come to Kalispell to highlight brain injury awareness
Montana is in the top three states across the nation for traumatic brain injury related deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and those that survive their injuries often find themselves entering into a world that is completely different to the one they inhabited before.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Glacier National Park proposes campground fee rate changes
Officials at Glacier National Park are proposing fee rate changes to most front country campgrounds in 2024 and Apgar group sites in 2025.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Glacier receives $300,000 for habitat restoration and addressing climate change impacts
A roughly $300,000 infusion of federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support Glacier National Park’s efforts in restoring natural habitats and addressing the effects of climate change, officials said this week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Glacier Institute nears fundraising goal to restore Big Creek facility
The Glacier Institute is $200,000 away from reaching its $1.7 million goal to restore the Big Creek Outdoor Education Center.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Two injured after car goes off edge of Going-to-the-Sun Road
Two people suffered injuries after a car drove off the edge of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park on Thursday.
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Two injured after car goes off edge of Going-to-the-Sun Road
Two people suffered injuries after a car drove off the edge of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park on Thursday.
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Union ratifies new contract with Logan Health
Service Employees International Union 1199NW has ratified a new contract with Logan Health, which union representatives say raises wages by 20% over the next two years, including 11.5% upon ratification.
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Union ratifies new contract with Logan Health
Service Employees International Union 1199NW has ratified a new contract with Logan Health, which union representatives say raises wages by 20% over the next two years, including 11.5% upon ratification.
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Logan Health and Billings Clinic integration will be official on Sept. 1
Logan Health and Billings Clinic will come together as a new health care system Sept. 1 with Logan Health President and CEO Dr. Craig Lambrecht expected to serve as its chief executive officer.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Despite criticisms, Glacier National Park officials see upsides to ticketed entry system
Glacier National Park’s pilot vehicle reservation system has drawn criticism in recent months, most vocally from U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, but officials say data shows that locals are still getting in while visitor experience has improved.
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Union, Logan Health reach tentative contract agreement
Members of the Service Employees International Union 1199NW at Logan Health are voting on a tentative contract agreement this week after months of negotiations with the health care system’s administration.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
ImagineIF Foundation invited back to Great Fish Challenge
The ImagineIF Foundation is once again participating in the Great Fish Challenge a year after the nonprofit behind the fundraising drive dropped the organization, citing decisions made by the county library system’s governing board.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Conservation of common loon remains a priority
Easily recognizable by their many wails and calls, loons are large birds when compared to ducks. They only lay two eggs at a time, leaving the nest when disturbed, sometimes so quickly that their feet knock eggs into the water.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country keeping up with growing demand for services
The Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country is working to continue expanding and keep costs low to ensure more children can attend programs, the organization’s Vice President Pam Koller says.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
ImagineIF Libraries increases security presence at Kalispell branch
The ImagineIF Libraries Board of Trustees is increasing the hours per week a security guard is present at its Kalispell branch.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Shop’s in-house natural soaps and body care products target skin health
The shop sells candles, body butters, lip and teeth care, face products, sun care and bar soaps, among 400 plus products.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Small fire on the east side of Glacier National Park contained
A wildfire less than a tenth of an acre in size is contained on the east side of Glacier National Park.
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West Nile Virus detected in mosquitoes sampled from Blaine County
Mosquitoes sampled from Blaine County have tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting state health officials to urge Montanans to take extra care in avoiding bites this season.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Zinke targets Glacier National Park ticketed entry system with legislation
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke’s latest attempt to roll back the vehicle reservation system in Glacier National Park is coming in the form of legislation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Zinke targets Glacier National Park ticketed entry system with legislation
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke’s latest attempt to roll back the vehicle reservation system in Glacier National Park is coming in the form of legislation.
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Zinke targets Glacier National Park ticketed entry system with legislation
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke’s latest attempt to roll back the vehicle reservation system in Glacier National Park is coming in the form of legislation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Sun Road crews go back to intermittent daytime construction
Construction crews assigned to the Going-to-the-Sun Road rehabilitation project are back to working during the day intermittently, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 3 MONTHS AGO
Rabid bat reported in Flathead County
A bat that had human contact tested positive for rabies last week, according to the Flathead City-County Health Department. It’s the first animal that has tested positive for rabies in Flathead County this year.
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Boating reopens on Glacier's Two Medicine and St. Mary lakes
Boating opportunities are now available on St. Mary and Two Medicine lakes on the east side of Glacier National Park. Park officials on Monday said it’s the first time since 2019 that boating has been available on these lakes.
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Boating reopens on Glacier's Two Medicine and St. Mary lakes
Boating opportunities are now available on St. Mary and Two Medicine lakes on the east side of Glacier National Park. Park officials on Monday said it’s the first time since 2019 that boating has been available on these lakes.
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Flathead City-County Health Department reports rabid bat
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Cancer navigators at Logan Health help patients through difficult diagnosis
At Logan Health, a team of social workers helps patients navigate the uncertainty.
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Going-to-the-Sun Road construction moves to nighttime only schedule
Construction work on Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road is now only during night and early morning hours to avoid summer traffic.
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ImagineIF trustee votes for state commission to leave library association due to “Marxist leadership”
ImagineIF board trustee Carmen Cuthbertson joined other State Library Commission members in voting for the Montana State Library to leave the American Library Association, an organization that provides resources and connects librarians throughout the United States.
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Zinke tours Glacier, talks alternatives to reservation system
Following up on his previous criticisms of Glacier National Park’s reservation system, Congressman Ryan Zinke on Friday during a visit to the park pushed for an improved shuttle service while saying he is working with Glacier officials to find ways to mitigate challenges like access for locals.
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Zinke presses for improved visitor experience during Glacier tour
Congressman Ryan Zinke and members of the House Appropriations Committee made several stops throughout Northwest Montana last week to better understand local transportation and housing needs.
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Going-to-the-Sun road construction moves to nighttime only schedule
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Glacier National Park officials taking public comment on proposed Swiftcurrent project
Glacier National Park officials are soliciting public comment on a proposal to close the Swiftcurrent developed area during the 2025 summer season for water and road improvements.
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ImagineIF Library board trustee expresses interest in removing fair treatment policy
Carmen Cuthbertson, a trustee for ImagineIF Libraries, is pushing for the removal of the county library system’s fair treatment policy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO
Glacier Institute fundraising for potential nature center
The Glacier Institute is looking to raise roughly $2.5 million for the purchase of a 142-acre tract of land in Columbia Heights that could potentially become home to a nature center.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Library Project budget doubles after reevaluation of construction cost
The budget to renovate a new home for the Bigfork branch of ImagineIF Libraries has grown to double its original 2018 price tag after a reevaluation of estimated building costs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO
Flathead physicians voice opposition to abortion restrictions in letter to governor
Physicians from the Flathead Valley were among the more than 100 medical professionals across Montana who signed a letter calling on Gov. Greg Gianforte and the state Legislature to stop their attempts to restrict access to abortion.
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Alpine coaster near Lakeside opens for business
The Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster is open for business after more than a year of skirmishing with neighbors opposed to the project.
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Logan Health brings in new robotic-assisted platform for lung biopsies
The Flathead Valley sees more than the average amount of lung cancer cases when compared to other parts of Montana and the rest of the United States. That’s according to Logan Health Medical Director for Intensive Care and Respiratory Care Services Dr. Bethany Weiler, who said the hospital’s recent investments …
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ImagineIF Libraries board asks state to change education requirements for directors
The ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees is asking the state to change education requirements for library directors after last year’s decision to hire a candidate without a master’s degree cost the county library system funding.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 4 MONTHS AGO
Flathead physicians voice opposition to abortion restrictions in letter to governor
Physicians from the Flathead Valley were among the more than 100 medical professionals across Montana who signed a letter calling on Gov. Greg Gianforte and the state Legislature to stop their attempts to restrict access to abortion.
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Glacier National Park finds some relief for housing issues by leasing nearby properties
Local homeowners answered the call from Glacier National Park officials earlier this year, leasing vacation rentals and apartments to National Park Service seasonal employees. Park officials say the program has allowed them to hire and house 18 additional people.
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Pain management practitioner passionate about helping patients be active again
Flathead Pain and Regenerative Health uses regenerative therapies such as stem cell injections and electric cell signaling therapies.
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Glacier Park visitors surprised, but delighted by Going-to-the-Sun Road’s early opening
Glacier National Park opened its gates to eager crowds of visitors Tuesday, many surprised they could drive the length of the Going-to-the-Sun Road by mid-June.
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Nurses union raises concerns amid Logan Health integration effort
Logan Health officials say plans to integrate with Billings Clinic continue apace, but some employees are questioning the advantages of creating a new health care organization amid a “significant staffing shortage,” according to union nurses at the hospital.
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Backcountry travel between Glacier, Waterton reopens at Goat Haunt
Hikers and boaters will once again be allowed to travel between Glacier National Park and Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park in the Goat Haunt area.
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Polebridge Mercantile has been a North Fork outpost for more than 100 years
Polebridge is about 35 miles north of Columbia Falls along the mostly gravel North Fork Road. Sitting on the northwestern edge of Glacier National Park, the community includes houses, cabins and small ranches in the area. At the heart of it all, is the historic Polebridge Mercantile.
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Drowning victim identified
The 28-year-old woman who drowned in Glacier National Park on Monday has been identified as a University of Kansas student who was on a tour of national parks with friends.
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Columbia Falls High School senior pushes through grief to find strength
Columbia Falls High School holds its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 on Saturday, June 3.
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Commissioners signal support for giving ImagineIF Libraries $2.5M for facilities projects
Flathead County commissioners gave their blessing to a request from the ImagineIF Board of Trustees for the library system to receive $2.5 million over 10 years, though the county budget won't be finalized likely until August.
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Avalanche Creek drowning victim identified as University of Kansas student
The 28-year-old woman who drowned in Glacier National Park on Monday has been identified as a University of Kansas student who was on a tour of national parks with friends.
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$1 million donation will expand Montana Pediatrics’ after-hours telemedicine program
The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation and Montana Pediatrics recently announced a two-year partnership to increase access to pediatric care for children, fueled by a $1 million investment.
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Blackfeet Nation’s Lily Gladstone in spotlight for role in Martin Scorsese’s new film
Her cousin is acclaimed singer-songwriter, poet and speaker Jack Gladstone, who helped found Glacier National Park’s Native America Speaks program.
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Glacier National Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks begin grizzly monitoring
Glacier National Park is participating in an effort led by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to monitor the grizzly bear population in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
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Grant aims to turn Flathead County Health Department into regional hub for overdose prevention
The Flathead City-County Health Department will become a hub for training resources and naloxone distribution for several Northwest Montana communities after receiving a $173,000 grant to combat opioid overdoses.
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Project aims to restore underpass leading into Glacier’s west entrance
A group of West Glacier residents are working to beautify and restore the underpass leading into Glacier National Park’s busiest entrance.
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Kansas woman dies after falling into Glacier National Park's Avalanche Creek
A 28-year-old woman died after falling into Avalanche Creek in Glacier National Park on Monday afternoon, park officials said.
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Experts offer insights into assisting those in mental health crisis
The event was part of a series of events held this month in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
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Logan Health gives out Healthy Classroom grants to educators
The Healthy Classrooms grant provides funding to local schools to aid in the creation or improvement of student-centered and staff-related healthy living initiatives.
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Cases of chickenpox on the rise among school-aged children
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services officials are seeing an increase in the number of cases of chickenpox reported in school-aged children across the state.
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Glacier Park seeking public comment on trout preservation project in Gunsight Lake
Glacier National Park officials are seeking public comment for a westslope cutthroat and bull trout preservation project at Gunsight Lake.
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Art helps stroke survivors in healing process
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 600,000 people on average in the United States have a stroke for the first time every year. For so many, it means losing the ability to go through life as they did before.
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Community members take up zoning effort in Lakeside
Galvanized by a controversial development that is nearing completion despite deep community opposition — owing in part to a lack of regulations — Lakeside residents are attempting to zone a portion of the unincorporated town and surrounding residential areas.
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Family of missing hiker recounts harrowing weekend
The family of the hiker who went missing in Glacier National Park over the weekend say 19-year-old Matthew Read is recovering and receiving treatment after spending several days lost in the wilderness.
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Kalispell man honored after organ donations save four people
Jacob Clayton loved mountain biking and was a “jack of all trades.”
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Missing hiker rescued in Glacier National Park
Rescue crews located 19-year-old Matthew Read late last night after he spent multiple days missing in Glacier National Park.
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Authorities searching for missing 19-year-old in Glacier National Park
Officials are searching for a missing 19-year-old man who was last seen near the trailhead of Huckleberry Lookout in Glacier National Park on Friday.
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Hooper’s founders prepare to hand over business to new owners
The couple has been searching for the perfect person to sell the business in order to ensure it goes to someone who wants to keep their hard work alive.
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Community members take up zoning effort in Lakeside
Galvanized by a controversial development that is nearing completion despite deep community opposition — owing in part to a lack of regulations — Lakeside residents are attempting to zone a portion of the unincorporated town and surrounding residential areas.
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Lakeside elects new community council
Residents of the unincorporated town of Lakeside elected a group to represent them in planning and zoning decisions after all previous members resigned from the Lakeside Community Council in 2016.
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Lakeside Community Council elected for the first time in several years
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County animal shelter waives fee to encourage adoptions after reaching capacity
Flathead County Public Information Officer Kim Grieser said in an email the shelter has been teetering on reaching capacity for a while. It’s a no-kill shelter, and currently has 42 dogs with no open kennels.
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Crews make progress on plowing Going-to-the-Sun Road
Glacier National Park road crews carefully maneuver large machinery just feet away from the cliff’s edge as they push plows closer to Haystack Creek on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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Women settlers brought community to the Flathead Valley
Women and their labor were vital to many aspects of life in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Some accounts from history might have you believe they were not in NorthWest Montana at all, but slowly and surely they made their way out West.
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ImagineIF Board continues looking at Gateway, but has stipulations
The ImagineIF Board of Trustees has decided to continue pursuing the Gateway Community Center as the new home for its Kalispell branch, but members still hope to garner enough support to find a more suitable location.
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Libby mom and preemie share air ambulance experience at ALERT banquet
Verity Thorne remembers the fear that came with hearing her 2-month-old son, born prematurely and having spent his first days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, needed to go to Salt Lake City for life saving care.
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ImagineIF Foundation executive director steps down
ImagineIF Libraries’ biggest fundraising partner is seeing another executive director exit, this time after just a year on the job.
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Transportation commission approves plans to accommodate Lakeside coaster
The Montana Transportation Commission approved another step necessary for a controversial alpine coaster to open near Lakeside after a meeting that saw vocal opposition from residents.
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Multiple events set for Mental Health Awareness Month
Flathead County Mental Health Collaboration Specialist Jerramy Dear-Ruel said the area is experiencing a mental and behavioral health crisis, along with many other communities nationwide, so it’s important to take time to learn how to address the issue.
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'This is white knuckle territory:' road crews make progress on plowing Going-to-the-Sun Road
To view where construction crews are working and how far the road is open under the current conditions tab, visit nps.gov/glac.
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Accepted into Idaho’s first pediatrics residency, Whitefish medical student looks to help children and families
There is no inclination where someone will end up, that is until match day, where across the United States medical students find out near simultaneously whether they matched into a program or not.
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Transportation commission approves plans to accommodate Lakeside coaster
The Montana Transportation Commission approved another step necessary for a controversial alpine coaster to open near Lakeside after a meeting that saw more than 100 people sign up to speak in opposition.
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Kalispell couple competes to support nonprofit capital campaigns
It’s clear how much fun Margit Baake and Todd Rogers have when they talk about the hours they spend volunteering and working for the boards of the Flathead Food Bank and Samaritan House.
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Hospital oversight bill heads to full Senate, but without criticized amendments
A bill aimed at providing more oversight for nonprofit hospitals in Montana is on its way to the full Senate, but without an amendment that health care organizations say could have cost them millions in fees.
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Columbia Falls Lions Club’s Easter egg hunt beloved tradition
Children run around, some with baskets in-hand, picking up eggs placed by the Columbia Falls Lion Club members for the traditional celebration.
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ImagineIF Libraries Kalispell branch launches section for challenged books
ImagineIF Libraries officials have launched their solution for childrens’ books challenged by the public: a shelf in the childrens’ section of the Kalispell branch.
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Ranger Joe wins second in regional division at World Pizza Games
The World Pizza Games are part of the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, where pizza restaurant owners from all over the world show up to network, buy equipment and compete in the many games.
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Billings Clinic plans pay cuts amid talks to integrate with Logan Health
Montana’s largest independent health system Billings Clinic is cutting salaries and implementing a hiring freeze in an attempt to cut expenses.
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Avelo Airlines brings direct LA flights to Glacier Park International Airport
A new airline is coming to Glacier Park International Airport this summer to offer direct flights to Los Angeles.
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Pizza shop owner stretches for win at World Pizza Games
Joe Ledwidge, owner of Ranger Joe’s Pizza, has been practicing his dough stretch for what his industry calls “the Olympics of pizza.”
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Flu season tapering off in Flathead County, but other outbreaks still an issue
Hospitalizations in Flathead County are declining after a rough start to flu season, but there are many other outbreaks health department officials are keeping an eye on.
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ImagineIF Board puts Gateway Community Center move on hold, for now
The ImagineIF Kalispell branch isn’t moving into the Gateway Community Center just yet, as trustees weigh other options for the library’s new home.
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Glacier National Park headed for a busy construction season
Several major construction projects are planned in and around Glacier National Park this summer, and officials are encouraging visitors to plan ahead and prepare for traffic delays.
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Meet new Bigfork Eagle editor, Jeremy Weber
A familiar face to many Eagle readers will soon be exploring even more stories in the community. Beginning with this issue, Bigfork Eagle Sports Editor Jeremy Weber is taking over all editor duties at the newspaper in addition to continuing to report on local sports.
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Avelo Airlines brings direct LA flights to Glacier Park International Airport
A new airline is coming to Glacier Park International Airport this summer to offer direct flights to Los Angeles.
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Revamped Providence House will focus on youth substance abuse
People as young in age as 13 can undergo treatment for substance abuse issues at the Providence Home in Kalispell when it reopens this spring.
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Kehoe's Agate Shop owner talks gems, jewels and family history
Every spring, Leslie Kehoe travels to eastern Montana to take in the green, rolling hills and do her favorite activity: birding.
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Remembering Tina Lawler, a friend to all of Bigfork
You didn’t have to know Tina Lawler personally to feel like her friend. Working many different jobs through the years, it could be said she made her biggest impact as a clerk at Harvest Foods, where Bigforkians would go to great lengths to end up in her checkout line. When …
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Community news briefs
Community news briefs for the week of March 15, 2023.
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Students show out science acuity at county fair
Science lovers of all ages packed into the Expo Center at the Flathead County Fairgrounds to take a look at projects from students in third grade and up.
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Bigfork Brewfest brings 27 Montana breweries to downtown
It was sunshine and blue skies for attendees at the 14th annual Bigfork Brewfest this past weekend.
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Kehoe's Agate Shop owner talks gems, jewels and family history
Jack and Louise Kehoe opened the store in 1932.
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Golden Triangle Brewing Co. makes move to new home in Bigfork
A love of good beer led the couple to open up their brewery in 2017 after having a landscaping business in Bigfork.
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Dismantling of Bigfork’s ‘bridge to nowhere’ underway
After seven years of legal battles, Bigfork’s ‘bridge to nowhere’ is coming undone.
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Dismantling of Bigfork’s ‘bridge to nowhere’ underway
After seven years of legal battles, Bigfork’s ‘bridge to nowhere’ is coming down.
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Glacier Park begins digital reservations for backcountry campsites
Glacier National Park announced Thursday the launch of a revamped permitting system for backcountry campsites.
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ImagineIF downsizes Marion branch
ImagineIF Libraries has downsized its Marion branch in response to a slew of changes at the community’s elementary school, which houses the facility, but will still allow book holds to be picked up at the location.
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Glacier Park begins digital reservations for backcountry campsites
The digital system, first floated earlier this year, comes as park officials report a marked increase in applications for backcountry campsites in recent years.
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Community briefs
Information about the upcoming Brewfest, Stone Hill's permanent closure and changes to Woods Bay Dump operations.
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ImagineIF board pledges to spend $70K on materials for Bigfork branch
The ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees is pledging to buy $70,000 in materials for the system’s Bigfork branch once its renovation project is complete.
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Newly resurrected Lakeside Community Council sees candidates file for May election
Eight candidates are running for seven open seats on an advisory council in Lakeside resurrected by popular demand in part because of a controversial alpine coaster development project launched over the summer.
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Newly resurrected Lakeside Community Council sees candidates file for May election
Eight candidates are running for seven open seats on an advisory council in Lakeside resurrected by popular demand in part because of a controversial alpine coaster development project launched over the summer.
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Bigfork Art and Cultural Center Assistant Director wants to foster community connection
A new face at the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center is bringing years of dance experience and community engagement to the organization— with lots of new programming to boot.
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Peek into the past: the lives of Chinese and Japanese immigrants in the early Flathead
In what was once the city’s Chinatown, firecrackers hung from the tops of doorways in Chinese businesses and residences, which included restaurants and laundry services that were described by locals at the time as some of the best in town.
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Chef Earl of Stone Hill Kitchen + Bar gets nomination for James Beard award
Chef Earl James Reynolds of Stone Hill Kitchen + Bar in Bigfork has been nominated for a James Beard award— one of the most prestigious awards in the culinary industry.
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Registration open for Bigfork Job Fair
The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce is holding their second annual job fair with Bigfork High School on March 22.
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Golden Triangle Brewing Co. ready to make new home in Bigfork
Golden Triangle Brewing Co. owners Brandon Roberts and Stacia Fuzesy say they are happy to be closer to family in the Flathead and are excited to work with local farmers to get the best quality ingredients for their craft beers.
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Experts say schools, students and parents need to join forces on bullying
This is the third in a three-part series examining the effects of bullying through the lens of students, parents and faculty at Bigfork High School.
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Starting in February, BACC offers dance classes, homeschool art program
The Bigfork Art and Cultural Center is gearing up for more community classes this month.
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SBG Bigfork raises over $17,000 for Tap Cancer Out tournament
Martial arts gym SBG Bigfork took home the Top Fundraising Team Award after traveling to Scottsdale, Arizona to compete in the Jan. 29 Tap Cancer Out tournament.
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United Way serves nearly 500 at Winter Warm Up event
The event started a decade ago as a way to bring representatives of resources to one place in order to better reach people in the community.
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Amid concerns about bullying, Bigfork administrators explain their process
This is the second article in a three-part series examining the effects of bullying through the lens of students, parents and faculty at Bigfork High School.
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ImagineIF hires security guard in response to escalating incidents
The ImagineIF Board of Trustees on Monday approved the hiring of a security guard to monitor the Kalispell library after escalating incident reports.
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ImagineIF hires security guard in response to escalating incidents
The branch has had around 52 incidents as of noon Monday so far this year and staff recently told the board that they are becoming more frequent and more violent in nature.
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ImagineIF board eyes Herberger’s store for future library location
The board decided to narrow its focus to the location inside Kalispell Center Mall after discussing four potential options.
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ImagineIF trustees hold special meeting on library security concerns
The meeting on Monday takes place in the downstairs conference room of the Kalispell library at 3:30 p.m.
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Flathead Land Trust announces milestones for Harrell Forest Project
The Flathead Land Trust announced Tuesday their official ownership of the Harrell Forest, a 238-acre parcel of land they have been working to protect and develop into a recreation area.
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Bullying left students hurt, demoralized and looking for a way out
This is the first in a three-part series examining the effects of bullying through the lens of students, parents and faculty at Bigfork High School.
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Experts say schools, students and parents need to join forces on bullying
Annmarie Edwards’ family links her struggles to bullying, and Julie Hertzog, director of the PACER National Bullying Prevention Center, said it also exacerbates underlying mental health problems and even affects physical health.
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Amid concerns about bullying, Bigfork administrators explain their process
This is the second article in a three-part series examining the effects of bullying through the lens of students, parents and faculty at Bigfork High School. Bullying is not unique to Bigfork, but the district has not always risen to the challenge.
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Bullying left students hurt, demoralized and looking for a way out
This is the first in a three-part series examining the effects of bullying through the lens of students, parents and faculty at Bigfork High School. Bullying is not unique to Bigfork, but the district has not always risen to the challenge.
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Bigfork School Board authorizes purchase of electric bus
The district was awarded $375,000 for an electric bus in 2022 through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program.
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Bigfork School Board approves purchase of electric bus
Bigfork Schools are taking advantage of a grant which aims to help districts move towards clean energy buses.
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Bigfork Fire looks toward a new year after a busy 2022
In 2023, Bigfork Fire will continue making upgrades at their current facility while looking towards how to fund a future building on their property near Chapman Hill Rd. off of MT 35.
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Bigfork couple safe after deputy spots house fire from road
Residents of a home on Montana 35 are safe after a Monday night chimney fire left much of their house torched.
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Chimney fire near Bigfork torches part of house
Residents of a home on Montana 35 are safe after a Monday night chimney fire left much of their house torched.
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Base Camp Bigfork mushes to 15 years of fun
Base Camp Bigfork offers an experience few can get in the lower 48. When owners Mark and Sam Schurke started their dog sled tours 15 years ago, they had no idea if people would be interested in it enough for it to be successful.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 10 MONTHS AGO
State officials highlight possible traffic solution for alpine coaster project
Montana Department of Transportation officials are selecting a shared use concept using agency land as a possible way to secure a highway approach permit for developers erecting an alpine coaster near Lakeside.
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PHOTOS: A look back at the first edition of the Bigfork Eagle
The first edition of the Bigfork Eagle was published on Dec. 15, 1976. The paper had not yet been named, but readers wrote in their suggestions on a cut out that was included at the bottom of the front page. After a couple of editions, the name "Bigfork Eagle" was …
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Kalispell Kreamery’s Mary Tuck recounts her journey back to the family farm
The cows at Kalispell Kreamery do not worry about missing a milking. Dairy co-owner Mary Tuck said in the many decades that her family has run the farm, almost nothing has stopped them from milking the cows when needed — even when every single one of them had the flu.
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Kalispell Kreamery’s Mary Tuck recounts her journey back to the family farm
Dairy co-owner Mary Tuck said in the many decades that her family has run the farm, almost nothing has stopped them from milking the cows when needed — even when every single one of them had the flu.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 10 MONTHS AGO
State officials highlight possible traffic solution for alpine coaster project
Montana Department of Transportation officials are selecting a shared use concept using agency land as a possible way to secure a highway approach permit for developers erecting an alpine coaster near Lakeside.
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Bigfork receives $650,000 for affordable senior housing
The Montana Department of Commerce announced Tuesday that Bigfork will be among four communities in the state to receive funds for affordable housing.
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International photographer’s work on display in Bigfork
Bruce Miller grew up in Montana with a love of photography, now he travels the world in search of people and places that challenge the imagination and break preconceptions.
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Former KGEZ host John Stokes found dead at home after welfare check
Former right-wing radio host John Stokes, 71, was found dead in his home near Ferndale on Dec. 28 after neighbors noticed mail piling up and asked for a welfare check.
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Former KGEZ host John Stokes found dead at home after welfare check
Former right-wing radio host John Stokes, 71, was found dead in his home near Ferndale on Dec. 28 after neighbors noticed mail piling up and asked for a welfare check.
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Bigfork Dance owner Leigh Ann O’Neill’s lifelong passion for teaching movement
Bigfork Dance owner Leigh Ann O’Neill has been dancing as long as she can remember.
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Bigfork Food Bank sees uptick in use, while increasing its outreach
The Bigfork Food Bank feeds about 300 families per month.
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Bigfork Food Bank sees uptick in use this year, wants to reach even more people
Bigfork Food Bank Executive Director Kathy Kaestner said she lies awake at night and thinks of the different ways they can reach all of the people in the community who need their services.
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Low income developments in the Flathead aim to ease housing squeeze
Finding housing in the Flathead Valley has become an uphill battle for many, but amidst the seemingly never ending supply of luxury homes, a few developers and nonprofits are working to meet demand at all income levels with several major projects slated for completion in 2023 and 2024.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 10 MONTHS AGO
Low income developments in the Flathead aim to ease housing squeeze
Finding housing in the Flathead Valley has become an uphill battle for many, but amidst the seemingly never ending supply of luxury homes, a few developers and nonprofits are working to meet demand at all income levels with several major projects slated for completion in 2023 and 2024.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 10 MONTHS AGO
Base Camp Bigfork mushes through 15 years of fun
Base Camp Bigfork offers an experience few can get in the lower 48. When owners Mark and Sam Schurke started their dog sled tours 15 years ago, they had no idea if people would be interested in it enough for it to be successful.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS AGO
State working with Lakeside area alpine coaster developers on traffic solutions
Amid strident opposition from nearby residents, the Montana Department of Transportation is working with developers of an alpine coaster in the Lakeside area to find traffic mitigation solutions in anticipation of constructing the attraction on a busy U.S. 93.
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MDT and alpine coaster developers seek traffic mitigation options for approach permit
Amid strident opposition from nearby residents, the Montana Department of Transportation is working with developers of an alpine coaster in the Lakeside area to find traffic mitigation solutions in anticipation of constructing the project on a busy U.S. 93.
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BPCT members talk 'Rudolph' and share their love of performing
Dozens of local kids take part in the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theater’s annual Christmas show each year. This year, they are taking on “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” based on the animated classic.
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Gov. Gianforte donates a quarter of his annual salary to Child Bridge
Governor Greg Gianforte has donated a quarter of his annual salary to Child Bridge, a Bigfork nonprofit advocating children who have suffered abuse and neglect from foster and adoptive families.
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BPCT presents "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" this weekend
The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theater invites everyone to come watch their production of “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" this weekend, a family favorite brought to life on stage.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS AGO
Swan Lake standoff ends in arrest
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man near Swan Lake after a two hour standoff on Wednesday.
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Bigfork outdoor recreation survey available through Dec. 31
The Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Alliance will use comments from their community input survey to formulate their "Recreation Connection Action Plan," which is expected to shape how
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS AGO
Photographer Bruce Miller showcases work in upcoming BACC exhibit
Bruce Miller grew up in Montana with a love of photography, now he travels the world in search of people and places that challenge the imagination and break preconceptions. Miller has been published internationally, and now a collection of his work will be displayed at the Bigfork Art and Cultural …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS AGO
Passing the torch at the Pocketstone Cafe
Dave Vale took a chance on opening a restaurant in downtown Bigfork in 2010, in partnership with his wife Carolyn and their friend Karie Stidham.
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Library director apologizes for job search
ImagineIF Director Ashley Cummins apologized to the library’s board of trustees Thursday following the public revelation of her application for another job in Oregon after a stressful first few months in the position.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS AGO
Flathead Lake Brewing Co. closes due to flooding
Flathead Lake Brewing Co. announced Thursday they will be closed for an indeterminate amount of time after a pipe broke and flooded a large portion of the building.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Elementary sees high scores for fall assessment
Bigfork Elementary School recently completed their fall assessment and results show that most students are doing well in math and reading, not requiring any intervention assistance from staff.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Alliance gathers public input for action plan
The Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Alliance has been reaching out for public input during the month of November to ask community members what they would like to see when it comes to the future of recreation opportunities in and around Bigfork.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS AGO
Glacier Queer Alliance considers safety training in the wake of Club Q shooting
A local LGBTQ group is considering different avenues to provide a safe space for its members following a deadly shooting at a gay bar in Colorado Springs last weekend.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS AGO
Echo Lake residents lament three-week CenturyLink outage following winter storm
A multi week telecommunications blackout has proven the last straw with CenturyLink for more than a few residents of the Echo Lake area, who say the company has underserved them for years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Eagle founder William “Bill” Cenis dies
A founder of the Bigfork Eagle, William “Bill” Cenis died in Helena on Nov. 10. He was 82 years old.
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Passing the torch at the Pocketstone Cafe
Dave Vale took a chance on opening a restaurant in downtown Bigfork in 2010, in partnership with his wife Carolyn and their friend Karie Stidham. More than a decade later, Vale said it’s time to pass the torch to another couple who carry the same excitement and enthusiasm for the …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS AGO
Echo Lake residents struggle with internet, phone woes
A multi-week telecommunications blackout has proven the last straw with CenturyLink for more than a few residents of the Echo Lake area, who say the company has underserved them for years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS AGO
"Read Between the Wines" raises funds for a new Bigfork library
The ImagineIF Foundation is close to reaching their $1.2 million goal for beginning construction on the new Bigfork library.
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Bigfork Elves 'deck the halls' in downtown
The Bigfork Elves have once again transformed Bigfork into "Montana's Christmas Village."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS AGO
Evergreen Rotary Club looks toward 20th anniversary in 2023
The Evergreen Rotary Club was formed in 2003, when founding members were looking at certain projects in the community that they believed they could help fund.
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Authorities identify pair found dead in Bigfork home
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office released Friday the names of two people found dead Oct. 28 in their Bigfork home.
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Sheriff's Office releases names of victims in Bigfork homicide
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office released Friday the names of two people found dead Oct. 28 in their Bigfork home.
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ImagineIF assistant director to leave library system
Another figure in ImagineIF Libraries leadership is leaving at month’s end after years of conflict between board trustees and library staff. Assistant Library Director Sean Anderson said board politics made it increasingly difficult to do his day-to-day job.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS AGO
Once a struggling veteran, food pantry founder looks out for other former service members
There was a period of time in North West Montana Veterans Food Pantry founder Allen Erickson’s life when he wasn’t sure when he’d see any relief from his struggles with alcoholism and homelessness.
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BORA Seeks Community Input on Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Plan
Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Alliance, or BORA, is seeking public input as part of the community-led effort to develop an outdoor recreation plan for the Bigfork area.
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Heavy snowfall brings down old willow tree in Bigfork
Community members in Bigfork are doing what they can to save a very old willow tree after last week’s heavy snowfall caused it to break apart.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS AGO
Once a struggling veteran, food pantry founder looks out for other former service members
There was a period of time in North West Montana Veterans Food Pantry founder Allen Erickson’s life when he wasn’t sure when he’d see any relief from his struggles with alcoholism and homelessness.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS AGO
Uncertainty over 'Born Alive' bill stokes fears
LR-131, also known as the “Born Alive Infant Protection Act,” requires medical providers take necessary actions to preserve the life of a born-alive infant, or else face the threat of a $50,000 fine and 20 years in prison. The measure goes before voters across the state in next week’s election.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS AGO
ImagineIF board nixes challenge of faith-based book
The ImagineIF Board of Trustees voted Thursday to keep a Christian child rearing book in the library’s collection after a challenge claimed the author’s alleged close ties with a pedophile warranted its removal.
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Bigfork Elementary schoolers show off costumes on Halloween
Bigfork Elementary School students in kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade, proudly marched down Grand Drive and Electric Avenue on Monday to show of their Halloween costumes.
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ImagineIF board nixes challenge of faith-based book
The ImagineIF Board of Trustees voted Thursday to keep a Christian child rearing book in the library’s collection after a challenge claimed the author’s alleged close ties with a pedophile warranted its removal.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS AGO
After frenzy local experts predict real estate price drop
It’s no secret that real estate in the Flathead Valley has been booming for the past several years, but a change in the market may be ahead.
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How Bigfork Playhouse’s Brach Thomson makes it all come together
Brach Thomson, Founder and Producer of the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre, Director of Music for the Summer Playhouse, and wearer of many hats, won Best of Bigfork’s “Favorite Local (More Than 5 Years)” for the second year in a row.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS AGO
After frenzy local experts predict real estate price drop
The feeding frenzy has caused housing prices to skyrocket, but local realtors and mortgage brokers believe price drops are on the horizon.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS AGO
Board rejects moving Kalispell branch to Gateway Community Center
Flathead County Commissioners suggested the space to several organizations.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS AGO
Stocking stuffer program sees record number of children signed up
A stocking stuffer program for low income kids in Bigfork has seen the largest number of children signed up since the program’s inception.
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ImagineIF board looks at relocating Kalispell library branch
The ImagineIF Board of Trustees are calling a special meeting Thursday to discuss moving the Kalispell branch of the library into the Gateway West Mall, along with a few other county entities.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS AGO
BLSC concerned after essential equipment breaks during their largest annual fundraiser
One of Bigfork’s oldest nonprofits persevered through a potentially disastrous fair week, where they make the majority of the money they give away to the community. The hot, summer heat caused the Bigfork Ladies Service Club’s soft serve machine to finally break down after 20 years.
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ImagineIF Board calls special meeting to discuss moving Kalispell branch
The ImagineIF Board of Trustees are calling a special meeting Thursday to discuss moving the Kalispell branch of the library into the Gateway West Mall, along with a few other county entities.
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Tranel visits with creamery owners on campaign trail
U.S. House candidate Democrat Monica Tranel visited with Kalispell Kreamery owners to ask about their needs as a small, local dairy farm while on the campaign trail Thursday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bigfork Community Players present "The Odd Couple" this weekend
The Bigfork Community Players will open their fall play "The Odd Couple" on Oct. 14.
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PHOTOS: Bigfork celebrates 2022 homecoming
Bigfork students marched down Grand Drive and Electric Avenue in celebration of their 2022 homecoming.
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Papa’s Market, family-owned Woods Bay staple, is taken over by next generation
Papa’s Market in Woods Bay has been serving the east shore community for years. Owner Shawn Gembala said her father bought the business in 2009 and recently handed over the reins to her and her husband Patrick. Jumping in to take over the store this summer, the couple said they …
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PHOTOS: Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre presents "Annie Jr."
Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre put on their production of "Annie Jr." last weekend, marking the start of their 2022-2023 season.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County commissioners appoint librarian to ImagineIF board
Flathead County Commissioners on Monday appointed Jane Wheeler to fill a seat on the ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
New food truck brings Asian cuisines and fusion dishes to downtown Bigfork
Isling Chow owners Issac Incoronato and Nora Batiz have a deep love for many different kinds of Asian cuisines. The couple is keeping customers coming back for their extensive menu and convenient location, but they have dreams to incorporate more foods from cultures all over the world in their restaurant …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Ferndale author celebrates launch of new mystery “Blind Faith” at BACC
Ferndale author Leslie Budewitz is releasing her second novel under the pen name Alicia Beckman and is pulling back the curtain on her creative process at an upcoming book launch event.
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Montana Department of Justice donates decoy cop car to Lakeside
The Montana Department of Justice has offered a replacement for the beloved decoy cop car that is being retired in Somers and Lakeside.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County commissioners appoint librarian to ImagineIF board
Jane Wheeler was one of two applicants recommended to commissioners by the ImagineIF board to fill a vacancy left after Marsha Sultz resigned this summer.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Montana Department of Justice donates decoy cop car to Lakeside
The Montana Department of Justice has offered a replacement for the beloved decoy cop car that is being retired in Somers and Lakeside.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bigfork shop wants to become hub for fiber arts
Fiber out of a historic cabin on Montana 35 at Bigfork.
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DEQ drops violation against alpine coaster developers
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality retracted late last month allegations that developers planning an alpine coaster in Lakeside violated state code by moving ahead with construction at the site.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Eric Alan explores new sounds in upcoming album
Flathead Valley musician Eric Alan is preparing to release his third album “Late Last Night,” which delves into some new sounds.
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Out-of-state repair companies fined for alleged insurance scams following July hailstorm
Montana’s insurance commissioner has fined four out-of-state vehicle repair companies for allegedly illegal activity after they attempted to service cars in the Bigfork area following July’s massive hailstorm.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
State Auditor's Office fines out of state repair companies after July hailstorm
Montana’s insurance commissioner has fined four out-of-state vehicle repair companies for alleged illegal activity after they attempted to service cars in the Bigfork area following July’s massive hailstorm.
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Community members glean fruit trees to avoid bear encounters in extra active fall
Many people in northwest Montana know that the arrival of fall means hungry bears, but with an influx of new residents, state officials and local nonprofits are working to make everyone aware of what they can do to lower their chances of having a bear confrontation.
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Book challenge prompts creation of ‘parent resources’ section at ImagineIF
ImagineIF Board trustees on Thursday voted to create a “parent resources” section in the library to house books deemed inappropriate for children to read without parental guidance.
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Book challenge prompts creation of ‘parent resources’ section at ImagineIF
The decision comes after a challenge over the book “Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness” by Anastasia Higginbotham, which discusses white privilege and racism.
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Man in custody after alleged bank robbery attempt in Bigfork
A man has been taken into custody after allegedly attempting to rob Glacier Bank in Bigfork on Tuesday.
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Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre’s “Annie Jr.” starts this weekend
Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre opens their 2022-2023 season with “Annie Jr.” this weekend.
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Commissioner’s office announces reduction in property taxes around Bigfork
Flathead County Commissioners announced a reduction in some people’s property taxes around Bigfork.
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Eric Alan explores new sounds in upcoming album
Flathead Valley musician Eric Alan is preparing to release his third album “Late Last Night” which delves into some new sounds.
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New yarn shop in Bigfork wants to become a hub for those eager to learn fiber arts
A new yarn shop in Bigfork is looking to bring together a community of knitters, weavers and sewers to teach new generations about the ancient art of making clothes.
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Library board appointment rescheduled for Oct. 3
The Flathead County Commission rescheduled its vote to fill a vacancy on the ImagineIF Board of Trustees to Oct. 3.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
ImagineIF seeking community input ahead of new strategic plan
ImagineIF Libraries are sending out a survey to get community input before updating their strategic plan.
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MDT lowers speed limit on Highway 82
Starting on Monday, Montana Highway 82 between Bigfork and Somers will see a lower speed limit.
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Bigfork School Board votes to partially fund their unfunded sports
After a large showing of support from parents, students and coaches, the Bigfork School Board voted Sept. 14 to partially finance the district’s previously unfunded sports programs.
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Speed limit reduced on Montana 82
Starting Monday, commuters driving Montana 82 between Bigfork and Somers will see a lower speed limit.
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Bigfork School Board votes to partially fund the district's unfunded sports programs
After a large showing of support from parents, students and coaches, the Bigfork School Board voted Sept. 14 to partially finance the district’s previously unfunded sports programs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
After more than a decade on the job, decoy cop car heads for retirement
Lucky was introduced after community members organized an effort to help curb speeding through the area.
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CFBB raises more than $60,000 in annual auction
Photos from the Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork's annual fundraising auction, where they exceeded expectations and raised more than $60,000.
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Commissioners set to fill library board vacancy on Sept. 20
Flathead County Commissioners are set to fill a vacancy on the ImagineIF Library Board during their meeting scheduled for September 20.
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Instructor shares practice of outdoor mindfulness with forest bathing
Striking a balance between mindful meditation and jubilant observation, forest bathing invites the participant to look closer at the nature around them and feel the positive effects of simply being outside.
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Commissioners set to take up ImagineIF board vacancy
Flathead County Commissioners are set to fill a vacancy on the ImagineIF Library Board during their meeting scheduled for September 20.
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Margaret Fire grows to over 1,000 acres
The Margaret Fire burning in the Hungry Horse Reservoir is 1,077 acres in size.
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Instructor shares practice of outdoor mindfulness with forest bathing
Striking a balance between mindful meditation and jubilant observation, forest bathing invites the participant to look closer at the nature around them and feel the positive effects of simply being outside.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
After more than a decade on the job, decoy cop car heads for retirement
Lucky was introduced after community members organized an effort to help curb speeding through the area.
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ImagineIF launches fall programming
Attendees can sing, dance, read and explore in fun and interactive classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers — with hands-on activities to follow storytime.
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Margaret Fire sees growth in the Swan
The lightning caused Margaret Fire is burning just north of Wheeler Creek in the Hungry Horse Reservoir, 13.5 miles east of Bigfork.
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Hail storm leaves ‘sores and cankers’ on pine trees around Bigfork
A hailstorm that caused widespread damage across the Flathead in July is to blame for an infection in some pine trees, according to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.
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ImagineIF launches fall programming
September kicks off fall programming for ImagineIF libraries, and there’s something in store for all ages.
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CFBB’s 20th annual fundraising auction on Wednesday
The Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork will meet tomorrow for their first in person auction since the start of the pandemic in 2020. Executive Director Paul Mutascio said the event is the nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser of the year, typically bringing in around $40,000- $50,000 for the organization.
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Hail storm leaves ‘sores and cankers’ on pine trees around Bigfork
Red foliage growing from ponderosa pines, as well as red “sores or cankers” on pinecones, consistent with the fungus diplodia, have been reported near Bigfork, Woods Bay and Echo Lake.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Hollensteiner Foundation continuing legacy of giving back to the community
Jim Hollensteiner and his late wife Wanda have built a legacy of supporting area nonprofits. It’s work he and their children continue today through the family’s foundation.
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Glacier Nurse Direct wants healthcare to feel personal again
Long gone are the days when doctors would make house calls, or are they? Glacier Nurse Direct owners Kristy Naylor RN and Marcy Kleinjan RN said they want their new concierge nursing service to help close the gaps in rural healthcare coverage.
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ImagineIF Foundation unveils new look at future Bigfork library
Want to take a stroll through the new Bigfork library, even though construction hasn’t started? The ImagineIF Foundation has put together a virtual reality tour of what they expect the new library to look like once it's completed.
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Foundation unveils new look at future Bigfork library
The capital campaign for the project has raised about $821,000 to turn the Ark Building into the new library and construction is expected to begin once the foundation reaches $1.2 million.
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Family recipe inspires organic skin care business
The shop is lined with little jars and bottles, skin care, makeup and rollerball scents, among many more products.
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Book drop incident prompts staff resignations while ‘sense of unease’ persists at library
ImagineIF Library Director Ashley Cummins said many library staff members have a sense of unease and concern for their safety after the incident, which at the time was seen as a potential threat to the library.
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BLUAC meets to consider one application on Thursday
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee will meet Thursday to look at one application for consideration, as well as to discuss some ideas for alleviating traffic around Bigfork.
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Summer Playhouse alum returns for variety show after finding success on Broadway
A Bigfork Summer Playhouse alumni is making his return to the theater by the bay with his wife, and both performers are bringing years of Broadway experience to this one night only show. “Broadway In Love” is a musical concert celebration of Broadway’s most touching, hilarious and captivating love songs.
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The Good Stuff Botanicals owners talk sustainability and community
The Good Stuff Botanicals co founders Maranda and Michael Johnson said their business ideas follow a common ethos: that we all come from nature, so most of what ails us can be solved by it.
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Bringing home the bacon at the Northwest Montana Fair
No squealin’, just dealins’ at the Northwest Montana Fair in Kalispell where youth from across the region flocked Wednesday to show off their prize pigs and showmanship skills.
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DEQ presses developers of an alpine coaster on possible building violations
The developers of a proposed alpine coaster just north of Lakeside are violating Montana’s Sanitation in Subdivisions Act by moving ahead with construction on the site, according to a letter issued by the Department of Environmental Quality last week.
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Bigfork School Board prepares to pass annual budget
The Bigfork School Board looked at a preliminary budget for the 2022-2023 school year at a special called meeting last week.
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Fire detected in Spotted Bear Ranger District
Flathead National Forest officials have detected a wildfire burning in the Cannon Creek drainage area located in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
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14 candidates pursue open seat on ImagineIF library board
The timeframe to submit an application to be on the ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees has closed and now begins the work of narrowing down the list to the top picks for the vacant seat.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
DEQ presses developers of an alpine coaster on possible building violations
The developers of a proposed alpine coaster just north of Lakeside are violating Montana’s Sanitation in Subdivisions Act by moving ahead with construction on the site, according to a letter issued by the Department of Environmental Quality last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
14 candidates pursue open seat on ImagineIF library board
The timeframe to submit an application to be on the ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees has closed and now begins the work of narrowing down the list to the top picks for the vacant seat.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
14 apply for open seat on ImagineIF library board
The timeframe to submit an application to be on the ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees has closed and now begins the work of narrowing down who will be the top picks for the vacant seat.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Protestors in Lakeside lambast proposed alpine coaster project
Concerned residents took to the streets for a second protest in Lakeside over the weekend to voice their opposition to a proposed alpine coaster development just down the road.
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Bigfork organizations and projects chosen for Great Fish Challenge
The Bigfork Art and Cultural Center has been invited to participate in this year's Great Fish Community Challenge, among other Bigfork nonprofits and projects.
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Volunteers needed for the Bigfork Blood Drive
The American Red Cross needs volunteers for their Bigfork Blood Drive.
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Longview Lavender Farm adds storefront with homemade products
Longview Lavender Farm has added a storefront to their operation this summer to sell different kinds of lavender products made from their farm. The plants are nearly in full bloom as owner Mike Sullivan looks towards wrapping up another successful season of growing the fragrant flowers.
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Protestors in Lakeside lambast proposed alpine coaster project
Concerned residents took to the streets for a second protest in Lakeside over the weekend to voice their opposition to a proposed alpine coaster development just down the road.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Books riddled with bullet holes found in library book return bin
ImagineIF Libraries closed all of its locations Wednesday after staff discovered books in a book return bin that had been damaged by a firearm.
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FWP seeks ideas for new Somers Beach State Park
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks is seeking community input as officials begin planning for amenities at the newly created Somers Beach State Park.
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Bigfork's 'bridge to nowhere' coming down
Bigfork’s ‘bridge to nowhere’ is slated to come down this winter after years of legal battles.
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Bigfork Festival of the Arts returns this weekend
The 44th annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts is set to take place this weekend in downtown Bigfork.
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Montana FWP gets community input for amenities at Somers Beach State Park
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks is seeking community input as officials begin planning for amenities at the newly created Somers Beach State Park.
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After a dream fulfilled, Lyle Aklested says goodbye to Ford museum
After sharing his collection with the public for nearly 40 years, Lyle Aklested is ready to say goodbye to his museum.
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Series of fires extinguished in the Bigfork area under investigation
Authorities are investigating a series of fires started in the south valley and Bigfork areas in recent days and calling on the public for help.
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Flathead Sheriff’s Office looking for information about recent fires
Authorities are investigating a series of fires started in the south valley and Bigfork areas in recent days and calling on the public for help.
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Flathead Electric Co-op celebrates 25 years of Roundup for Safety grants
The program asks co-op members if they would like to round-up their bills to the nearest dollar.
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After a dream fulfilled, Lyle Aklested says goodbye to Ford museum
After sharing his collection with the public for nearly 40 years, Lyle Aklested is ready to say goodbye to his museum.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork's 'bridge to nowhere' coming down
Bigfork’s ‘bridge to nowhere’ is slated to come down this winter after years of legal battles.
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ImagineIF staff honored for response to challenged books
Librarians at ImagineIF learned this week that they will receive the Pat Williams Intellectual Freedom Award for their response to challenges against two now controversial books — “Lawn Boy” and “Gender Queer” — next month.
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BLUAC meets Thursday to discuss traffic, noise bylaws and other issues
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee will take a look at a few ‘big picture’ issues at their monthly meeting on Thursday.
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Large showing of support for controversial board pick at ImagineIF meeting
Supporters of newly appointed ImagineIF Library Trustee Carmen Cuthbertson lauded her ascension at Thursday’s board meeting, thanking her and her colleagues for their efforts at removing materials they deem offensive.
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Mama B’s Jubilee new owners have big plans for little cherry stand
When the chance arose to purchase Mama B’s Jubilee cherry stand, Brenda Koch seized the opportunity to breathe new life into the roadside staple.
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Supporters turn out to praise new library board appointee
Supporters of newly appointed ImagineIF Library Trustee Carmen Cuthbertson lauded her ascension at Thursday’s board meeting, thanking her and her colleagues for their efforts at removing materials they deem offensive.
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Nonprofit founder speaks about work in Afghanistan
MacKenzie will speak on Thursday in Kalispell about the nonprofit organization with its mission to provide better education and quality of life for children and families in Afghanistan.
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Bigfork School Board approves implementation of vape detectors, more security cameras
The Bigfork School Board voted to accept the purchase of vape detectors for the Elementary/Middle school, heard from a public commenter about racism in the district and announced the resignation of a trustee at their July board meeting last week.
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ImagineIF Kalispell branch sees decrease in police calls with security upgrades
Illegal activity, like drug use and sex, has plagued the second floor of the ImagineIF Library in Kalispell for months, but officials say the problem is abating thanks to new security measures.
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Flathead County accepting applications for ImagineIF board vacancy
Flathead County Commissioners are taking applications for the newly vacant position on the ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees until Aug. 1.
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ImagineIF Kalispell branch sees decrease in police calls with security upgrades
Illegal activity, like drug use and sex, has plagued the second floor of the ImagineIF Library in Kalispell for months, but officials say the problem is abating thanks to new security measures.
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Trust In Education founder gives talk in Bigfork about work in Afghanistan
A nonprofit whose mission is to provide better education and quality of life for children and families in Afghanistan will be discussing updates about their work in Bigfork on Monday.
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Bigfork Rodeo dusts up another performance
Photos from the Bigfork Summer ProRodeo on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.
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Mama B’s Jubilee new owners have big plans for the little cherry stand
Mama B’s Jubilee has been a labor of love for Brenda Koch since the very beginning, when she spent last summer volunteering in the cherry stand. She seized the opportunity to buy it and is breathing new life into the roadside staple with the help of family and friends.
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MDT revokes permit for proposed alpine coaster development
The Montana Department of Transportation has nixed a highway approach permit for a proposed — and neighbor opposed — development on U.S. 93 near Lakeside featuring an alpine coaster.
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Sliters wins state employer award
The Department of Labor and Industry said the Montana State Employers’ Council gives out their annual Employers of Choice awards in three different categories based on the number of employees.
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MDT revokes permit for proposed alpine coaster development
The Montana Department of Transportation has nixed a highway approach permit for a proposed — and neighbor opposed — development on U.S. 93 near Lakeside featuring an alpine coaster.
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A sunny, bustling 4th of July in Bigfork
Thousands gathered in downtown Bigfork for their annual 4th of July parade.
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New library board trustee saddened by reaction to appointment
ImagineIF’s newest trustee said she is saddened by the reaction to her appointment, but remains committed to supporting the library system and reaching out to critics.
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BACC and Salish Kootenai College collaborate to bring native perspectives to Bigfork
The Bigfork Art and Cultural Center partnered with artist Frank Finley to bring native perspectives to the north shore during the entire month of June.
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New library board trustee saddened by reaction to appointment
ImagineIF’s newest trustee said she is saddened by the reaction to her appointment, but remains committed to supporting the library system and reaching out to critics.
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ImagineIF Foundation not invited to participate in Great Fish Challenge
Officials with the Whitefish Community Foundation said Thursday they will not be inviting the ImagineIF Foundation to participate in their 2022 Great Fish Challenge. The announcement comes as contention continues to surround the ImagineIF Libraries board.
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Book challenger tapped to fill library board seat
Flathead County Commissioners voted for Carmen Cuthbertson, who gained notoriety after seeking the removal of a now controversial book from library shelves, to fill the vacant seat on the ImagineIF Board of Trustees on Thursday.
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Roadwork scheduled for Hwy 35 next week
The Montana Department of Transportation and Knife River Corporation will be working on Montana Highway 35 between Bigfork and Woods Bay next week.
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Sliters wins Employers of Choice Award
Sliters Lumber and Building Supply has won an employers of choice award from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
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Flathead County Commissioners to pick new ImagineIF Trustee tomorrow
Flathead County Commissioners are poised to select a new trustee to serve on the ImagineIF library board during their Thursday meeting.
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Whistling Andy gets ready for a little more elbow room
Montana’s oldest distillery is getting ready for their first expansion as they prepare to move into the former Flathead V-8 Ford Museum in Bigfork. Whistling Andy has been bursting at the seams for sometime and Owner Brian Anderson said the former museum has ample room for the company to expand …
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Flathead commissioners to make appointment to library board
Flathead County Commissioners are poised to select a new trustee to serve on the ImagineIF library board during their Thursday meeting.
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BACC to hold artist talk and reception for their June exhibit
The Bigfork Art and Cultural Center will hold an artist talk and reception for their June exhibit: “Sharing Perspectives: Local Indigenous Art, Culture, History” this Thursday.
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Bigfork W&S planning service interruption for Windsor Court and Bear Hollow Subdivision
Bigfork Water and Sewer have announced two water interruptions for area subdivisions this week.
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Bigfork 4th of July festivities kick-off next Monday, volunteers still needed
Bigfork’s annual celebration of Independence Day is set to kick-off next Monday featuring a grand parade and a rubber duck race. Bigfork resident Walter Kuhn is going to be the Grand Marshall for the parade, which is set to begin at noon on the 4th.
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ImagineIF library director turning the page despite controversy
Ashley Cummins, ImagineIF’s new library director, originally planned to get started by immersing herself in the job, meeting her staff and learning about the community.
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Library board accepts building for Bigfork branch
The ImagineIF Library Foundation has raised half of the $1.6 million needed to turn the Bethany Lutheran Church Ark Building in the new library, which will give the branch room to offer new services and an expanded collection. The project has been in limbo as Flathead County Commissioners had not …
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ImagineIF board accepts building for Bigfork branch
The ImagineIF Library Foundation has raised half of the $1.6 million needed to turn the Bethany Lutheran Church Ark Building in the new library, which will give the branch room to offer new services and an expanded collection. The project has been in limbo as Flathead County Commissioners had not …
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Flood Advisory in effect for Swan River, Bigfork Bay
The National Weather Service in Missoula has issued a Flood Advisory for the Swan River after high lake levels and increased flow.
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Bigfork ACES looks forward to a fun-filled summer
Bigfork ACES recently held a luau to welcome the community into their new building, where Director Cathy Hay said they are settling in nicely and ready to tackle another year’s summer camp. During the ribbon cutting, surrounded by ACES Board members, program participants and their families, Hay got a little …
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Bigfork resident working to get screenings in Montana for rare deadly genetic disease
Bigfork resident Steve Shapero remembers when his brother was diagnosed with X-ALD in the 1980s — a genetic disease that later led to loss in his mobility. At the time, it was considered improbable to be a carrier if you had no symptoms. Shapero would later find out that’s not …
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With Flathead Lake at full pool, local law enforcement warns residents of flooding
County officials are warning residents in the south valley to take precautions after Flathead Lake reached full pool from weeks of heavy rain.
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Forest Service presses safety as Swan River swells from spring rains
Rivers across Montana are seeing rapid waters and flooding after spring melt and heavy rains caused waterways to swell. Flathead National Forest Hydrologist Craig Kendall said the Swan River is experiencing flooding that happens about once every three years, measuring the water levels at around 5,500 cubic feet per second …
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Split Rock Restaurant owners hopeful for new Bigfork location
The owners of the Split Rock Restaurant are hopeful that their new location in Bigfork could become home for the long-term, continuing their dreams of having a family-style restaurant that caters mostly to the local community.
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Bigfork’s Elliot Sanford carries love of caves to college
Whether it be in the sunshine or snow, Bigfork High School senior Elliot Sanford enjoys exploring places like the Bob Marshall Wilderness, strenuous hiking and then of course the main attraction of his endeavor — exploring a cave.
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Rally in Woodland Park includes calls for gun control legislation
Part vigil, part call to action, a small crowd gathered in Woodland Park last week to hear from local survivors of gun violence in the wake of a series of mass shootings that have rattled the nation.
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Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens their 63rd season with "Guys and Dolls" and "Mamma Mia!"
The Bigfork Summer Playhouse opened for their 63rd season this past weekend with their production of the award-winning classic "Guys and Dolls." Their production of "Mamma Mia!" opens tonight, June 8.
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Rally in Woodland Park includes calls for gun control legislation
Part vigil, part call to action, a small crowd gathered in Woodland Park last week to hear from local survivors of gun violence in the wake of a series of mass shootings that have rattled the nation.
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Bigfork Independent Film Festival announces permanent hiatus
The Bigfork Independent Film Festival, or BIFF, is announcing a permanent hiatus after Festival Director Steve Shapero said no one was able to take on the responsibility of running the film festival after his decided departure.
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Bigfork High’s Norse Code brings home big awards from High School Journalism Day
The award-winning Norse Code at Bigfork High School boasts several budding journalists who have garnered real-world experience from their time in the program. The class won multiple awards again at this spring’s High School Journalism Day, hosted by the University of Montana and the Montana Journalism Education Association.
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Lakeside project featuring alpine coaster draws ire of neighbors
A meeting held by a community group in Lakeside on Wednesday night grew contentious as neighbors voiced opposition over a potential alpine coaster development just down the road.
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Bigfork’s Elliot Sanford carries love of caves to college
Elliot Sanford is a member of the Bigfork High Cave Club, which allows students to get real life experience mapping and exploring caves. In fact, he’s proved himself to be a leader in the group, compiling more conservation and management reports for public agencies like the U.S. Forest Service than …
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Montana CIT academy teaches participants how to navigate a mental health crisis
Crisis intervention training, including one session held in Kalispell earlier this month, helps prepare local law enforcement for interactions with individuals suffering mental health problems, officials say.
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Flathead musician Eric Alan and Nashville trio kick off Crown Jewel Concert Series
Local musician Eric Alan and The Gold Sisters, along with drummer and longtime friend Rick Martinez, are wrapping up a two-week tour of the Flathead Valley this weekend with the kick-off of the Crown Jewel Concert Series in Bigfork.
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Bigfork Schools Band and Choir celebrate year’s end with spring concerts
The Bigfork High School Band and Choir have another year on books full of music and fun. Bigfork Schools Director of Bands Randi Tunnell said she’s proud of her student’s progress and is excited to see where the choir program will go next year with the hiring of a new …
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Flathead musician Eric Alan embarks on valley-wide tour with Nashville trio
Local musician Eric Alan didn’t expect to be touring with Nashville trio The Gold Sisters when he met one of them while performing at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake three years ago. Along with drummer and longtime friend Rick Martinez, the musicians are looking forward to performing new music together …
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Lakeside project featuring alpine coaster draws ire of neighbors
A meeting held by the Montana Department of Transportation in Lakeside on Wednesday night grew contentious as neighbors voiced opposition over a potential alpine coaster development just down the road.
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A celebration of art and music at Swan River School
Students and their families joined school staff to celebrate Swan River School's art classes and music program during their Community Dessert Night on May 11. Art from all grade levels lined the walls and there was a performance from the school's band and choir. Attendees also enjoyed free dessert.
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State officials, community leaders honor opening of Somers Beach State Park
Montana’s newest state park Somers Beach State Park on the north shore of Flathead Lake is open after a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon.
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State officials, community leaders honor opening of Somers Beach State Park
Efforts to turn the property into public land have been ongoing for many years but officially took off when FWP acquired the 106-acre beach property in October 2021.
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Areas of downtown parking closed next week due to paving
Some parking areas in downtown Bigfork will be closed next Monday and Tuesday due to a paving project part of bay sanitary sewer improvements.
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Library foundation’s new executive director ready for challenges ahead
New ImagineIF Library Foundation Executive Director Adam Tunnell is eager to help facilitate the needs of the library system and its patrons.
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The Jewel Basin Center prepares for this summer’s Crown Jewel Concert Series
The Jewel Basin Center in Bigfork is preparing for their first big lineup of concerts this summer since opening last year. Founder Jim Lafferty said he’s imagined hosting a concert series at the center since its inception and is excited to see the outdoor music experience come to life.
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Library foundation’s new executive director ready for challenges ahead
New ImagineIF Library Foundation Executive Director Adam Tunnell is eager to help facilitate the needs of the library system and its patrons.
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Schafer’s Restaurant looks to make a new home at Eagle Bend
The award-winning Schafer’s Restaurant is set to move into the new Eagle Bend Golf Course Clubhouse this summer. Schafer’s co-owners David May and Robert Wink say they are excited to share familiar favorites with an elevated dining experience.
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Community Calendar 5/5-5/11
Community events happening in Bigfork from 5/5-5/11
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Bigfork Water and Sewer Board incumbents retain seats
Incumbents on the Bigfork Water and Sewer Board retained their seats following Tuesday’s election.
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2022 Election results for Bigfork races
Preliminary (unofficial) results from election night Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Results will be updated as they become available.
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Montana Attorney General pays a visit to Bigfork weapons manufacturer
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen stopped by firearms manufacturer Shield Arms at the end of April to congratulate them on their explosive growth and current expansion project.
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Schafer’s Restaurant is making a new home at Eagle Bend
The award-winning Schafer’s Restaurant is set to move into the new Eagle Bend Golf Course Clubhouse this summer. Schafer’s co-owners David May and Robert Wink say they are excited to share familiar favorites with an elevated dining experience.
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Harvest Foods receipts collected for the benefit of Bigfork Elementary
Nearly $350,000 in Harvest Foods receipts were collected for the benefit of Bigfork Elementary this winter.
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Bigfork Water and Sewer candidate has history of long legal battle with district
A candidate for the Bigfork Water and Sewer District Board has waged a lengthy legal battle with the utility, but says the dispute spurred him to campaign for a seat on the panel.
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Bigfork Water and Sewer candidate has history of long legal battle with district
A candidate for the Bigfork Water and Sewer District Board has waged a lengthy legal battle with the utility, but says the dispute spurred him to campaign for a seat on the panel.
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Steps of Justice Crossfit works to show kids ‘they can do hard things’
Ready to move and test their limits, more than a dozen kids run into the Steps of Justice Crossfit session in Evergreen.
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BCP take on “Monty Python inspired Sherlock Holmes” in three man show
Watch three actors take on the roles of 15 different characters in “The Hounds of Baskervilles,” a Sherlock Holmes mystery inspired by the style of Monty Python. The Bigfork Community Players unveil the show for its final weekend run on Friday.
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BLUAC meets Thursday to discuss permit for two more apartment buildings
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee meets Thursday to consider the recommendation of two apartment complexes on Jewel Basin Court.
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Steps of Justice Crossfit works to show kids ‘they can do hard things’
Ready to move and test their limits, more than a dozen kids run into the Steps of Justice Crossfit session in Evergreen.
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Bigfork Water and Sewer candidates answer questions at community forum
This is a transcript of the Bigfork Water and Sewer candidates' introductions and answers at the Candidate Forum hosted Thursday night by the Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce and the ImagineIF Library Foundation.
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Tensions flare in Bigfork over proposed school math curriculum
Concerned parents and community members criticized members of the Bigfork School Board at a fiery special meeting on Monday for not having enough parent input into the district’s curriculum choices.
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Tensions flare over proposed elementary school math curriculum
Concerned parents and community members criticized members of the Bigfork School Board at a fiery special meeting on Monday for not having enough parent input into the district’s curriculum choices.
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Businesses use job fair seeking employees in challenging market
More than 100 employers gathered at Northwest Montana Job and Opportunity Fair Thursday looking to reach potential employees in a competitive job market.
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Employers at job fair hope to attract workers with opportunities to grow
More than 100 employers gathered at Northwest Montana Job and Opportunity Fair Thursday looking to reach potential employees in a competitive job market.
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Bigfork resident releases first children’s book
Bigfork resident John Pogachar realized how easy small ideas can turn big after the success of his first project, “Love on Every Billboard.” When his grandson was born, he decided to channel that same positivity and love into his new children’s book, “Mom and Dad, 10 Things I Want You …
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PHOTOS: Cowabunga! Students rock the stage for a good cause
The Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre presented their 19th annual Cowabunga Variety show fundraiser in conjunction with Bigfork ACES. This year’s theme “Mad-COW-gascar” featured an Island Show feel with a variety of Acts and an on-stage band. Performers of all ages gave their best to a packed house for a night …
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Bigfork family raising funds after losing their home in windstorm
A Bigfork family has lost their home after Monday’s windstorm knocked a tree down on their house.
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A view of the Aurora over Swan Lake
Brandy Connell Guy of Swan Lake grabbed her camera to take some photos when the northern lights made an appearance Wednesday night.
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Bigfork Community Calendar April 6-13
Community calendar events for April 6-13.
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BLUAC recommends approval of permits for two apartment complexes
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee met last week to hear two applications for conditional use permits to build two four-plex apartment buildings on Jewel Basin Court.
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Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Alliance sets sights on a year of planning
The Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Alliance has officially come together under the stewardship of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Montana Access Project. The alliance has a goal of connecting already established trails and those currently in development to form an interconnected system, similar to what is available in Whitefish.
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NWS issues high wind warning for Monday night
The National Weather Service in Missoula says a high wind warning is in effect from 3 p.m. this afternoon until midnight tonight.
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Scout earns Eagle rank by building community board at Lone Pine Cemetery
A local scout has earned his Eagle rank after completing a community board at Lone Pine Cemetery in Bigfork. Mark Whitney, 18, is part of Bigfork Troop 1923 has spent 10 years in the Scouts and said he is excited to join the rank.
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Schaefer’s Chef stays at Mountain Lake Lodge to open his own restaurant “Pesca”
Schaefer’s Restaurant is moving to Eagle Bend Golf Course this summer and Chef Jeans Matheros is staying and opening his own seafood restaurant inside the Mountain Lake Lodge.
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BLUAC meeting Thursday to discuss permit proposals
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee meets March 31 to discuss two permit proposals.
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Veteran shares knowledge of airplanes with young history enthusiast
Merle Nimbar flips through a book of old war planes at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.
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North End Swing keeps ‘swinging’ after more than a decade
It’s a cold Friday night as people show up to Noble Dance in Kalispell to get moving. Nervous at first, they learn some basic moves and slowly begin to branch out on the dance floor.
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Nonprofit founder honored by Bigfork chamber
The gallery at the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center was packed last week as Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rebekah King began to announce their pick for their 2022 Little Red Hen Award.
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ImagineIF Bigfork Library project remains in limbo
The effort to move the ImagineIF Bigfork library into a new building remains on hold for now.
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Threads founder Kim Rose wins 2022 Little Red Hen award
The gallery at the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center was packed last week as Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rebekah King began to announce their pick for their 2022 Little Red Hen Award.
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Bigfork Community Calendar March 23-30
Bigfork Community Calendar for the week of March 23-30.
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Bigfork duo's new business features traditional crafts
Kyle Dean Cumming and Kassie Dawn were born and raised in Bigfork on their respective families’ homesteads. When the high school sweethearts graduated, they started looking at conventional paths to success, like college or an industry job.
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Chamber of Commerce announces job fair in April
The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair in April with the hopes of matching employers with potential staff m before another busy summer season.
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PHOTOS: BACC unveils "Young at Art" exhibit highlighting local student art
The “Young at Art” exhibit opened on Thursday March 10 in conjunction with the Bigfork Chamber’s Sundowner event. It was a packed house as community members gathered to support local artists from Swan River Schools and Bigfork Schools. The exhibit runs through the entirety of March.
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Bees, Knees ‘n’ Knits wants to grow their small business and highlight traditional crafts
Kyle Dean Cumming and Kassie Dawn were born and raised in Bigfork on their respective families’ homesteads. When the high school sweethearts graduated, they started looking at conventional paths to success, like college or an industry job. But they soon realized their gifts and passion lay elsewhere, so they started …
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13th Annual Bigfork Brewfest sees large turnout
The 13th Annual Bigfork Brewfest saw both sides of Electric Avenue and Bridge St. shut down for the first time in the event's history.
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School program examines mental health, suicide prevention
Teigan Avery speaks warmly of her dad, saying whoever was on the receiving end of his phone call knew they were in for at least an hour of conversation. But following his death, she poses the question — what would have happened if he had called anybody on the day …
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Supply chain issues continue to hamper local businesses
Some businesses in Bigfork are feeling the effects of a national supply chain problem that was born out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Montana’s double-proxy marriages skyrocket after pandemic
One of Montana’s unique laws allows both parties of a marriage to be absent from the ceremony. The requests for double-proxy marriages have skyrocketed since the pandemic started, and double-proxy marriage services in the Flathead Valley are still racing to meet the demand.
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School program examines mental health, suicide prevention
Teigan Avery speaks warmly of her dad, saying whoever was on the receiving end of his phone call knew they were in for at least an hour of conversation.
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Montana's double-proxy marriages skyrocket after pandemic
One of Montana’s strangest laws allows both parties of a marriage to be absent from the ceremony. The requests for double-proxy marriages have skyrocketed since the pandemic started, and double-proxy marriage services in the Flathead Valley are still racing to meet the demand.
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CFBB approves annual budget
The Community Foundation For a Better Bigfork met for their February meeting to discuss and approve their annual budget.
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At-home mushroom cultivation workshop part of Free the Seeds event
The seventh annual Free the Seeds event runs Saturday, March 5 through Monday, March 7 with several virtual workshops and two seed giveaway locations.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Students show off projects at annual countywide science fair
Science students with their project boards filled the Expo Center at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Thursday as students from schools across the county gathered for the annual countywide science fair.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Supply chain issues continue to make things difficult for local businesses
Some businesses in Bigfork are feeling the effects of a national supply chain problem that was born out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Associated Press reported in November of last year that suppliers haven’t been able to keep up with the robust demand for goods since consumer spending skyrocketed after …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork High School’s PLC team explains initiative to help struggling students
Bigfork High School’s Professional Learning Community, or PLC, team explained their recent initiative at the school board meeting last week to catch-up students who are struggling.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
“Nana Chainsaw” talks about finding her new favorite art form
Toni Whitney has been an artist since childhood. When a windstorm blew through two years ago and downed a ton of trees around her property, she decided to grab a chainsaw and pursue a new art form.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Flathead Land Trust stewards Harrell Forest project in 2022
The Flathead Land Trust is working on developing a parcel of land right behind downtown Bigfork into about four miles of trails that could be used to create a larger connected trail system in the future.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
A LOOK BACK: Folks battle it out playing winter games at the 1982 East Shore Deepfreeze
A look back...people young and old seemed to have a blast at the first annual East Shore Deepfreeze Jamboree in 1982, which was hosted by the East Shore Business Association. Billed as a "family-oriented event" they featured several activities, including barstool races, a snowball throwing competition, inner tube races, and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Uptick in local blood donations as national shortage drags on
A nationwide blood shortage is requiring more people than ever to flock to blood drives to keep up with the demand. In the Flathead Valley, many are turning out to donate and Red Cross staff are asking people to keep up that dedication as the shortage slugs on in the …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork High’s Speech and Debate team makes a comeback after a year off
Bigfork High School’s Speech and Debate team is back in action again after taking a year off. The team just finished their 2021-2022 season at state finals this past weekend, where Tyler Broesel took 3rd place and Molly Kurkowski took 7th place in Extemporaneous Speaking. The team also won their …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
PHOTOS: Polar Plunge participants help raise funds for Montana Special Olympics
Bigfork Blaze raised $1,150 during their Polar Plunge event on January 30, 2022. The money goes towards Special Olympics Montana, and is in coordination with the Penguin Plunge event that will take place in Whitefish on February 5.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Community Center staff wants to warn seniors about Meals on Wheels imposters
Staff at the Bigfork Community Center want to warn seniors and others in the community about people potentially posing as Meals on Wheels drivers. Social Coordinator Tanya Dowling said one of their board members was approached by someone in the community who said she had an incident with two young …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Columbia Falls man leads clean water initiative in Guatemala
Columbia Falls man leads clean water initiative in Guatemala
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Warning issued after men pose as Meals on Wheels drivers
Officials are urging caution following an incident in Bigfork involving two men allegedly posing as drivers for Meals on Wheels.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
State to address erosion at Somers Beach Park
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking to curb erosion on the north shore of Flathead Lake at a new public park in Somers.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
New management plan for Flathead islands tries to balance recreation and conservation
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks unveiled their new management plan for the islands in Flathead Lake this week. Region 1 Information and Education Program Manager Dillon Tabish said FWP is hoping the plan strikes a balance between responsible recreation and conservation as the islands become more heavily visited than ever …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Management plan for lake islands seeks to balance recreation and conservation
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks unveiled their new management plan for the islands in Flathead Lake this week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Schools warn staff and student’s families about possible COVID closures
Bigfork Schools administrators want to let their staff and student’s families know that rising COVID-19 cases are once again putting pressure on keeping in-person learning available.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Chamber of Commerce welcomes new board members
The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of three new board members on Tuesday. Adam Heggelund from Edward Jones, Aaron Whitten from the Timbers Motel, and Whitney Spencer from the Daily Inter Lake will start their two year terms this year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Nordic center delights local cross-country skiers
The Bigfork Community Nordic Center is nestled in the foothills of the Jewel Basin, providing 10 kilometers of well-groomed trails and giving locals access to quality Nordic skiing for 18 years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Nordic Center fills winter recreation need
North Shore Nordic Club President Dave Hadden said they are looking for fresh new faces to be on their board and to continue their mission of providing these recreational opportunities to the community.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Chamber of Commerce cancels all Chamber organized events for January
The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce is cancelling all Chamber organized events for January in order to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
NVMS offers free first lessons for new students this month
North Valley Music School in Whitefish invites new students and returning performers to enroll for their continuing winter music programming.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Lake Institute, Flathead nonprofits ready to tackle issues in 2022
Nonprofits in the valley spend their time trying to solve some of the Flathead’s most daunting issues, from housing and food insecurity to water quality and land conservation. Here’s a look at what a few organizations have planned for 2022.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Senior McColl Miller said cheer keeps her dancing after injury
Senior McColl Miller was recently named Athlete of the Month by the Bigfork High School newspaper in December. She said she’s been cheerleading since she was a freshman and loves the sport because it allows her to dance after an injury took her away from ballet.
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Community brief: library programming in January
A look at library programming for kids and teens in Bigfork for the month of January.
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Bigfork Innovations Group looks to make ‘BIG’ connections in 2022
Bigfork Innovations Group is one of the youngest nonprofits in Bigfork, and BIG President Darcie Fast said she’s hoping the organization can continue to foster new ways to give back to the community.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
BLUAC recommends one zone change and denies other at board meeting
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee met last week to discuss two applications for zone changes.
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New owners of Bigfork bowling alley aim to make it a destination center
The bowling alley in Bigfork recently came under new ownership after it was purchased by professional bowler Rhino Page and his business partner Jeff Heinle.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Nonprofits ready to tackle variety of issues in 2022
Nonprofits in the valley are ready to help solve some of the Flathead’s most daunting issues in the coming year, from housing and food insecurity to water quality and land conservation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork VFW honors couple and Montana Legends for preparing annual Christmas dinner
Bigfork Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4042 took some time to honor a couple who prepares their Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners every year. VFW Post Commander Rob Gambino gave Dave Russell and Katie Burns Awards of Commendation for their work supporting veterans.
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PHOTOS: Christmastime in Bigfork
The Christmas spirit was alive in Bigfork this month. Community members gathered together to give back, and spend time with family and friends.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
First Interstate Bank Branch Manager Nancy Fratt retires
Branch Manager Nancy Fratt is retiring after 35 years of working at First Interstate Bank.
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CFBB looks to recruit younger board members, outlines plan for leadership transition
The Community Foundation For a Better Bigfork met for their monthly meeting last week to discuss end-of-year business and look towards 2022. Discussions mostly revolved around terms and recruiting membership, with President Paul Mutascio stepping down next year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
PHOTOS: Fire and Ice Oyster Roast at Kelly's Casino
The first annual Fire and Ice Oyster Roast at Kelly's Casino featured an ice bar, ice cups, and ice sculptures, not to mention delicious fire roasted oysters.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Schools and law enforcement look for leads as bomb threat investigation continues
A message sent to parents from Bigfork Schools administrative team said officials are still searching for the person who left a message indicating a bomb threat on Friday morning.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bowling alley in Bigfork now “Grizzly Lanes” with professional bowler at helm
The bowling alley in Bigfork recently came under new ownership after it was purchased by professional bowler Rhino Page and his business partner Jeff Heinle. The two friends hope to turn Grizzly Lanes, formerly Pick’s Bowling Center, into a place that is a destination for families and aspiring bowlers alike.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork chef finds his niche after Covid upends career in LA
Schafer’s Restaurant chef Jeans Matheros was living a very different life in Los Angeles before the pandemic hit.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork High School evacuated following bomb threat
Bigfork High School were evacuated Friday morning following a bomb threat at the school.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork High School evacuated and cleared after bomb threat found in bathroom
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook that Bigfork High School has been evacuated and cleared after a bomb threat Friday morning.
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Swan River students learn the basics of pickleball at the Jewel Basin Center
Students at Swan River Schools got the opportunity to learn how to play pickleball at the Jewel Basin Center in Bigfork on a school field trip this month.
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From pandemic unemployment to receiving “Best Chef” in Bigfork, Schafer’s Jeans Matheros reflects on his journey
Schafer’s Restaurant chef Jeans Matheros was living a very different life in Los Angeles before the pandemic hit. After being laid off due to mandatory shutdowns, he never thought he would become an executive chef in Bigfork, Montana, let alone win “Best Chef,” in the annual Best of Bigfork awards.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
PHOTOS: Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre presents "Elf Jr."
"Sparklejollytwinkle...what?!" The Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theater debuted their production of Elf Jr. this weekend to a sold-out audience.
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Salish Plant Society aims to help native people learn about traditional food sources
From the rolling plains of Montana to the high alpine region of the Bitterroot mountains, there is a rich diet to be found.
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Bigfork Food Bank in need of holiday food items
The Bigfork Food Bank is looking for holiday food items to give in their Christmas donation boxes. Co-Director Tricia Polett said this could include anything that could contribute to a normal holiday dinner for families in need.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Christmas stocking stuffers bring joy to in-need Bigfork children and teens
Receiving a stocking stuffed with candy and goodies for Christmas is a given for many kids all over the world, but so many others it is not. Community members have been working to make sure that little bit of normalcy is retained for children and teens who are in need …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Salish Plant Society aims to help native people learn about traditional food sources
The Salish Plant Society aims to help native people learn about traditional food sources.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
PHOTOS: Montana Legends donate $20,000 worth of food to veterans
Montana Legends host their Memorial Poker Run for the Vets ahead of Memorial Day, which has helped raise thousands of dollars for the NW Montana Stand Down and Food Pantry for 12 years. They are pictured here loading up the food donations ahead of Thanksgiving at Harvest Foods in Bigfork.
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Brainstorming trail connectivity and recreation opportunities around Bigfork
Community members met with land trust groups, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and National Forest officials to discuss how to best utilize upcoming recreation projects around Bigfork.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Flathead musician Eric Alan releases second album
Musician Eric Alan has lived and played music all over the country, but he never expected to be able to make a living playing music in the place where he grew up. Now, he’s excited to debut his new album to his following in the Flathead.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
PHOTOS: Bigfork Elves decorate downtown for Christmas
The Bigfork Elves have been making Bigfork jolly since the 1970's. They met at 8 a.m. in front of the historic Bigfork Inn to begin decorating for Christmas 2021. An Art Walk took place after and was followed by the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
After school program ACES finds their forever home
Bigfork’s after school program ACES has found a new home in the former senior center building, which was auctioned off to the nonprofit at the beginning of the month.
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Aluma Glass makes move to Evergreen
Kalispell’s oldest glass company has moved locations for the first time in its 50 plus year history. Aluma Glass is making their new home in Evergreen and it offers the business a little extra elbow room, plus more to grow.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Schools receive passenger buses
The Bigfork School Board met for their November meeting last Wednesday. The school recently received two 15 passenger buses after a request to purchase them was brought up at the board’s September meeting.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Sophomore pens 1st place speech for VFW Veterans Day competition
15-year-old Zoë Sellers wants to remind America that we can accomplish so much more when we work together. This message resonated with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4042 in Bigfork, who awarded her first place in their Voice of Democracy essay competition.
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Bigfork Rotary looks toward holiday season
Bigfork Rotary Club is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and President Serena Keller said the organization is gearing up for a couple of important events this holiday season. She said unfortunately, plans to celebrate the anniversary were thwarted by the pandemic, but it doesn’t stop the Rotary from helping …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Veterans Get Community Support For Camp Ponderosa Winterization
More than 60 volunteers showed up to help the North West Montana Veterans Stand Down and Food Pantry winterize Camp Ponderosa as part of a plan to renovate the camp into a retreat for veterans.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Spot to Talk offers equine therapy as mental-health resource
Adolescent and children’s mental health clinic Spot to Talk in Bigfork hopes its equine-assisted psychotherapy program can be an option for those seeking a different approach to therapy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Teen organizes effort to stain cabins with goal of earning Eagle Scout
Korbin Baldwin of Whitefish has worked hard to become an Eagle Scout — the highest rank you can achieve in the Scouts.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Hug a horse: Spot to Talk offers equine therapy as a mental health resource in the Flathead
Adolescent and children’s mental health clinic Spot to Talk in Bigfork hopes their equine assisted psychotherapy program can be an option for those seeking a different approach to therapy.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Tommy Edwards brings new music back to the Flathead after stint on “The Voice”
Local musician Tommy Edwards said he is reinvigorated and more excited than ever to share new music after a stint on NBC’s “The Voice.”
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Tommy Edwards brings new music back to the Flathead after stint on 'The Voice'
Local musician Tommy Edwards said he is reinvigorated and more excited than ever to share new music after a stint on NBC’s The Voice. Edwards said the singing competition inspired him to reach for new heights and the Flathead Valley musician returned home with plans for a new concert series …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Spirits linger at historic Conrad Mansion
The home of the founder of Kalispell has long been thought to be haunted with his ghost, but the Conrad Mansion around Halloween is spooky even when the spirits aren’t around. The nearly 120-year-old mansion turned museum gets covered in spider webs and skeletons this time of year for their …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
The Bigfork Community Players Present "The Kitchen Witches"
The Bigfork Community Players have been trying to present The Kitchen Witches for almost two years after being thwarted by COVID-19. Isobel Lomax (played by Shannon Bagley) and Dolly Biddle (played by Jodie Thole) are two "mature" cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for thirty years. When …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Bigfork Community Briefs
Town Pump Charitable Foundation is matching $1,000,000 in contributions during its 20th annual fundraising campaign for food banks across Montana, including Bigfork Food Bank.
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Friends of Bigfork Fire Dept. give out 50k prize during annual fundraiser
The Friends of Bigfork Fire Department gave away $50,000 during their 15th annual fundraiser to a lucky person who was able to make the hole-in-one shot. Friends of Bigfork Fire Department President Jim Sticka said Kerry Viestenz from Oregon was the first to make the shot since the organization started …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Meet Jo Waddell: Favorite Teacher in Best of Bigfork
Jo Waddell is a 23-year-old third grade teacher from Colorado who moved to Bigfork and started her career at Bigfork Elementary right before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. She won Favorite Teacher and Favorite Local Newbie for Best of Bigfork.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Bigfork Senior Center on track for upgraded facility
The Bigfork Senior Center is relocating with the goal of being able to offer more programming and accessibility to patrons.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Bigfork Senior Center tentatively moving buildings to offer patrons better accessibility
The Bigfork Senior Center is moving buildings in hopes they will be able to offer more programming and accessibility to patrons.
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Bigfork Chamber looks toward board elections
The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce is preparing for their annual board elections.
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Community Briefs
An event celebrating the Best of Bigfork will take place on October 26 in the lobby of the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts from 5:30-7:00. The event is open to the public and will include food and refreshments. The Best of Bigfork edition will run October 27 with our …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
School Board discusses continued Covid challenges
The Bigfork School Board discussed policy changes and heard reports from school staff at its regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 13.
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Local Boy Scout Fixes Up Darrell Fenner 4-H Cabins In Bigfork
14-year-old Korbin Baldwin from Whitefish has worked very hard to become an Eagle Scout-- the highest rank you can achieve in the Scouts. He is one large step closer to achieving that rank after organizing an effort to stain cabins at the Darrell Fenner 4-H Camp in Bigfork this past …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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