More snow needed to improve summer’s water outlook
While February moisture boosted snowpack levels across the state, March didn’t help much – except in southwest and southern parts of the state. However, recent rains have boosted precipitation in the Flathead basin, dumping 153% of the 1991-2020 average precipitation for the first week of April. The upper and lower Clark Fork basins also received significant boosts, and the Kootenai was at 91% for the first week.
Mack Days anglers lauded as relentless
How to describe those anglers who put in countless hours, dollars, sweat, and a little bit of blood out on Flathead Lake during the Mack Days fishing events? They are the best of the best when it comes to lake trout fishing, a sport that they love.
FEC holds annual meeting April 18
The Annual Meeting & Energy Expo open house will be Thursday, April 18 at Flathead Valley Community College’s Wachholz College Center.
History foundation awards grants to Northwest Montana projects
Grants were awarded to three different organizations in Northwest Montana.
Talk looks at vanished Montana town that was once America's wickedest
John Shontz, Helena lawyer and author, will tell the story of the short-lived town in a presentation April 15 in Kalispell.
A bridge in Bigfork is just as important as Baltimore
For hours after the tragic accident that took down a bridge over the Pabsco River in Baltimore, our nation sat together in sadness for the seven construction workers who lost their lives.
Job fair provides opportunities for job seekers and businesses
The Northwest Montana Job & Opportunity Fair returns to the Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center on Thursday, April 11, offering a dynamic platform for both job seekers and businesses to connect and explore potential opportunities.
PHOTOS: 58th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair
Scenes from the 58th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair on Saturday, April 6. The event is the largest fundraiser for the Creston Fire Department and has been held since 1966. On Sunday, April 7 the vehicle and equipment sale begins at 11 a.m. The day’s $10 bid tickets go on sale at 9 a.m.
Local roundup: Taste of Bigfork coming up; BLUAC seat open
The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Taste of Bigfork showcase on Sunday, April 28 from 2-5 p.m. Sponsorship tickets are available.
Wilderness Speaker Series concludes with Artist Wilderness Connection panel
The final installment in the 2024 Wilderness Speaker Series will feature a panel of local artists who have participated in the Artist Wilderness Connection residency program in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.
Baseball: Eureka spoils Bigfork’s home opener
Ryeln Rodriguez pitched three innings in relief for Bigfork, allowing no hits and striking out three, but Eureka won 13-0 over the Vikings on Tuesday, April 2. Nine errors stymied the Vikings.
Judge calls Bigfork driver's behavior "disturbing"
A Bigfork man was sentenced in Polson District Court March 27 by Judge Molly Owen to the Montana Department of Corrections for two years on one count of felony criminal mischief, with all but three days jail time already served suspended.
Mack Days: Week three count tops 13,000
After three weekends of fishing beneath the snowcapped Mission Mountains on Flathead Lake, our Spring Mack Days angler’s total lake trout count stands at 13,417. Totals of recent years at the three-week mark are: 2023: 11,315 entries; 2022: 9,039 entries; 2021: 11,135 entries; 2020: 12,925 entries; and 2019: 13,622 entries.
Annual Creston Auction returns this weekend
The auction, which runs April 6-7, is the largest fundraiser for the Creston Fire Department and has been held since 1966.
Cherry Growers hold annual meeting April 13
The 86th annual cherry growers’ meeting presented by the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Association will be held on Saturday, April 13, at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse.
Barry Johnston, 70
Barry Leigh Johnston, also known as "Banker Barry" or "BDB," was born on Jan. 3, 1954, and passed away on Feb. 11, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
County board considers Evergreen RV park, event venue near Whitefish
A new RV park in Evergreen and a property wanting to host large events southwest of Whitefish have both applied for approval with Flathead County.
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.
The birds are back: Migrating flocks settle at Freezout
You really can’t miss the birds.
Wildland Firefighter Foundation to hold banquet April 13
The public is invited to the fourth annual Flathead Wildland Firefighters Banquet to help support the many federal, state, local, contract and volunteer firefighters that train and work to protect public and private lands.
