Wednesday, February 24
JetBlue, more American Airlines routes coming to Glacier Airport
JetBlue will start offering seasonal flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport this summer.
State, local authorities push for more vaccine doses
Approximately 2,400 doses are being administered each week in Flathead County.
Down to business: Small business owners are people too
Next time you find your favorite menu item removed or a policy you do not agree with, consider the why of the decision from the owner’s perspective.
Local trustee concerned with private school income tax credit bill
The $200,000 limit is an absurdly high leap from the current $150.
Montana Bonfire hosts monthly locals meet and greet
“People can bring their business cards and do more of a networking thing or friends and family can reconnect and socialize."
Droves of XC skiers hit local trails
The North Shore Nordic Club maintains more than 10 kilometers of groomed Nordic trails near Bigfork.
Vikings pick up wins in final push before postseason
Bigfork’s wrestlers will head into the Divisional Tournament at Cut Bank this weekend.
Seatbelts and face masks both ignite community debate
The education of Bigfork Students needs to be top priority of the school board during this time.
Thursday, February 18
Bigfork Schools votes against on-campus mask requirement
Students and staff will no longer be required to mask up on campus at Bigfork Schools starting March 15.
Wednesday, February 17
Remote workers flock to Flathead Valley
Schukman and his wife decided to settle in Bigfork to take advantage of the fluidity of a remote work schedule.
Vikings add four victories to winning streak
Bigfork earned victories over Columbia Falls, Eureka, Thompson Falls and Loyola.
Berreth takes charge
Valkyries junior leads on the court
Bigfork film festival joins forces with Whitefish event
This year’s event will look much like previous years with the addition of joint branding with Winterland Film Festival,
Maintaining clean water has economic benefits too
Whitefish and Flathead Lakes contribute upwards of $3 billion to local property values.
Chamber director surprised with Little Red Hen Award
“I had no idea,” King said. “I'm incredibly humbled."
Friday, February 12
Gov. Gianforte lifts statewide mask mandate
Some cities and counties are keeping local mask requirements because they think the governor's move was premature.
Wednesday, February 10
Love in the time of COVID-19
“If it wasn't for COVID I don't think we would have gotten this close, this quickly,” Sophia said.
Man with warrants in six counties arrested
Raymond made his initial appearance in Flathead County District Court Thursday on felony theft and bail jumping charges.
Barbershop revives classic traditions
“That stuff went out of style a long time ago,” Parks said. “I’m bringing it back.”
Bigfork basketball topples Mission and Troy
The Vikings had three scorers in double figures Thursday night as Bigfork held off a late Mission charge to earn a 61-59 victory in St. Ignatius.
Creston auction canceled for second year
They hope to hold the auction the first weekend of April 2022.
Health officials, providers say no one is skipping the vaccine line
“We are working through a long waiting list of people that qualify under the governor’s plan"
Growing wrestling squad racks up wins
The Vikings wrestling team has been turning heads recently, starting out the season 12-2 in dual meets
Wednesday, February 3
Bigfork bars thrilled at return to normal hours, capacity
“We’re just a lot happier that everything’s open ‘til 2 a.m.,” she said.
Lakes bring significant value to real estate market, local economy
Whitefish and Flathead Lakes generate home values that result in upward of $3 billion in tax revenues for state and local governments.
Bigfork Schools divvy up remainder of levy funds
Sixty-thousand dollars of the remaining funds will be allocated for restoring previously cut expenditure lines and curriculum supplies at Bigfork Elementary School.
Bigfork remains quiet for crime overall despite notable incidents
“It can get relatively boring when you are working the south county area, patrolling Bigfork, Lakeside and such,” Wise said.
Pickleball facility on schedule to open in May
Summer tournament already on the calendar
Wrestlers continue to dominate on the mat
Boys and girls basketball goes undefeated
