Wednesday, June 30
New superintendent of Bigfork Schools starts July 1
Tom Stack, former superintendent of Clinton Elementary School District, will join Bigfork Schools team
Community foundation offers $50,000 matching grant for Bigfork Library
The Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork has offered to match up to $50,000 in donations to the Campaign for a New Bigfork Library
'Art in the Time of COVID' reflects highs and lows of tumultuous year
“Art in the Time of COVID" opens July 2
Fourth of July Parade still in need of volunteers
“Volunteers are desperately needed still,” chamber executive director Rebekah King said.
Judith 'Judy' May Brown, 82
Judith 'Judy' May Brown, 82
Morley finishes 19th in 10,000-meters at Olympic Trials
“It was a great experience and I was super excited to even be able to race against those runners,” she said.
Bigfork Community Center welcomes members for dine-in meals
“They're here 20 minutes early reading the paper because they can’t wait for somebody else to come in.”
Friday, June 25
Sun Road opens for the summer in Glacier Park
Motorists now can travel the road all the way through the park between the West Glacier and St. Mary entrances.
Wednesday, June 23
New principal at Swan River School starts July 1
Joseph “JJ” Lamb of Missoula has been selected as the new principal of Swan River School
Bigfork native Makena Morley to run in U.S. Olympic Team Trials this weekend
Morley will compete in the women’s 10,000 meters
Bringing back the beat: Live music back on in Bigfork
Our local music scene is a way for us to cement our bond with each other and the community.
The Echo Lake Fire: 100 Years Later
The scars of the 3,000-acre Echo Lake Fire can still be found in the forests and fields north of Bigfork
Grateful Nation Montana celebrates 10th year of annual Freedom Run
Grateful Nation pays in-state tuition fees for children of fallen Montana military members.
Kayaker injured on Swan River has died
Lindsay Ashton, of Missoula, passed away the afternoon of Friday June 14
Hometown cowboys prepare to compete at Bigfork Summer Pro Rodeo
The Bigfork Summer Pro Rodeo returns to the Bigfork Rodeo Grounds on July 5-7 beginning at 7 p.m. each night.
Shirlee Marie Hansen
Shirlee Marie Hansen
Wednesday, June 16
Riverbend Concert Series opens this month
The lineup is decidedly local with a number of new additions this year
Bigfork Youth Baseball Association deal falls through
“We are sad here, to say the least,” Ryan Nelson, who was helping negotiate the deal, said in an email.
Mike Murray celebrates new albums with three local shows
On Friday, June 18, Murray will perform songs from both “Western Sky” and “We Are Like Warriors.”
Army Ranger with Bigfork roots to retire after 21 years of service
“I wanted to work with the best and be the best,” Israel said.
A cautionary tale of salmon and shrimp
More and bigger isn’t always better with the Last, Best Place on the line
Wednesday, June 9
Pump-out station added to Lakeside marina
The station allows boaters to empty their holding tanks and portable toilets at the marina
Bigfork youth baseball team takes second in close title game
The Bigfork 12U baseball team came up just short of a regular-season title Monday evening, falling to the Hill Bros team of Whitefish, 7-6.
Living the dream: Bigfork native joins ALERT air ambulance crew
Bigfork's Fletcher Anderson shares journey from ambulance to flight medic
Owners of 'bridge to nowhere' ordered to submit demolition payment plan by July 1
Great Falls engineer selected by plaintiff to oversee demolition
Cans for cash — and a cause
After four years collecting cans, Bigfork grad donates proceeds to farm animal rescue
Fourth of July parade returns to Electric Avenue
The Bigfork Fourth of July Parade typically draws between 3,000-5,000 attendees each year.
Wednesday, June 2
Parking lot expansion completed at Kearney Rapids
“We convinced them that that whole area needed a public toilet,” said CFBB President Paul Mutascio. “The closest public bathroom is a mile and a half away down the trail.”
Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens season this weekend
"9 to 5" begins summer lineup Saturday, June 5
Bigfork track teams take 6th, 10th in state
Seth Osborne had the top finish for the Vikings, clearing 13 feet, 9 inches to win the pole vault
PHOTOS: Bigfork Whitewater Festival
Dozens of kayakers braved the rough water along the Wild Mile during the 46th annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival.
Bigfork graduate discovers passion for welding
Bigfork's Grace Stewart takes trade school path
Community raises $33K for injured kayaker
Lindsay Ashton nearly drowned Friday and was life-flighted to Logan Health
