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2016 crop looking better than last year

A wetter spring appears to have boosted this year’s huckleberry crop, according to local buyers who are breathing a sigh of relief after last year’s dismal, drought-stricken harvest.

Bigfork bridge options narrowed down

The Swan River Bridge Steering Committee has narrowed down repair ideas for the historic Bigfork steel bridge from 20 options to six. The next step is bringing those options to a community that has voiced a love affair with the aging landmark.

Director maps out future of biological station

One year after he was introduced as the incoming director for the University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station, Jim Elser will provide his vision for the facility’s future at the station’s annual open house on Wednesday.

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Water-plant comments extended

State officials have extended the window for public comments on a draft water quality permit for a proposed water bottling plant near Creston, while a public hearing is still scheduled for Aug. 1.

Bigfork man identified as Montana 35 crash victim

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of an 83-year-old Bigfork man killed in a Monday afternoon head-on collision on Montana 35 east of Kalispell.

Harry Merle Shaw, 83

Merle Shaw passed away June 26, 2016, of natural causes at age 83 in Oceanside, California.

Fundraiser puts food bank over the top

In one night on Wednesday, the Bigfork Food Bank went from being $13,000 in debt to having money in the bank after a community charity event pulled in the funds needed to pay off the center’s newest building.

Clementine's Open Stage will be Saturday

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

'Montana Water' reception tonight in Bigfork

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

Bigfork Summer Playhouse presents the annual 'Benefit Revue'

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

Juneau right choice for Montana

The state of Montana has the choice of Denise Juneau or Ryan Zinke for our next U.S. Congressperson.  Who will you vote for?  Consider the following.

Crash claims life of Bigfork High senior

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