Wednesday, July 27
Deep Dive into FLBS: Sampling for Flathead Swimmers
Read FLBS Information and Media Manager Ian Withrow's July column about their Swim Guide Project.
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 20
Flathead Lake cherry harvest ‘just around the corner’
Storms, floods, and cooler weather are expected to delay the first harvest of Flathead Lake cherries this year. Despite the delay and a few orchards that suffered damage due to hail, Flathead Lake Cherry Growers are still expecting an abundant harvest this summer.
What is the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee?
Mark Ruby with the U.S. Forest Service writes for July's Bear Aware column about the challenges of grizzly bear management.
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.
Bonnie Guthrie-Ross
Bonnie Guthrie-Ross March 31, 1942 to April 12, 2022
Letter to the editor: Bigfork Competitors do great at state
Bigfork Competitors traveled to Billings to compete in the Scholastic Clay Target Program Montana State Championship for Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays held on June 25th and 26th.
Gov. Gianforte launches Montana housing advisory council
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte issued an executive order Thursday creating a “housing advisory council” tasked with suggesting ways for the state “to increase the supply of affordable, attainable workforce housing.”
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.
Local author finds spicy niche in culinary cozy series
It’s Christmas in July with Leslie Budewitz’s new culinary cozy mystery, “Peppermint Barked” to be released July 19.
Friday, July 15
Fires ravage French forests near Atlantic as Europe heats up
Portugal has been particularly hard hit by wildfires this week
Wednesday, July 13
Raeann "Rae-Rae" Lacey Reinhardt
Rae -Rae Reinhardt, 23, was welcomed into Eternal Life in Heaven on June 28, 2022.
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.
Holmquist remains winner after recount
Final results in the Flathead County Commissioner race recount maintained the win for incumbent Republican Pam Holmquist over challenger Jack Fallon.
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.
Bigfork Rodeo dusts up another performance
Photos from the Bigfork Summer ProRodeo on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.
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.
CSKT make pitch to bring Big Medicine back home to bison range
When Congress passed and President Donald J. Trump signed into law the legislation that would restore the National Bison Range to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes, it marked a homecoming of sorts as the land, the operations and the bison were returned to tribal management.
Thursday, July 7
A sunny, bustling 4th of July in Bigfork
Thousands gathered in downtown Bigfork for their annual 4th of July parade.
Wednesday, July 6
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.
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.
