Monday, October 31
Deaths of Bigfork residents investigated as homicides
Authorities are investigating the deaths of a 65-year-old man and 62-year-old woman in Bigfork as homicides.
Wednesday, October 26
How Bigfork Playhouse’s Brach Thomson makes it all come together
Brach Thomson, Founder and Producer of the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre, Director of Music for the Summer Playhouse, and wearer of many hats, won Best of Bigfork’s “Favorite Local (More Than 5 Years)” for the second year in a row.
Elected officials weigh in on Holland Lake Lodge expansion proposal
Local elected officials weigh in on Holland Lake Lodge expansion proposal.
Volleyball, Football remain perfect heading into playoffs
The Valkyries volleyball team will enter this weekend’s district tournament with a perfect record after completing their push for an undefeated regular season last week by sweeping matches against Plains, Mission and Thompson Falls.
Big Medicine will be returned to CSKT tribes from historical society
Big Medicine spent all of his life on the tribal homelands of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes. Now after his death, he’ll spend most of his time back there too, after a six-decade hiatus as one of the main attractions of the Montana Historical Society.
Laura S. Long
Laura S. Long, of Bigfork, died peacefully on Sept. 16, 2022, after several years of battling cancer. She was 63 years old.
High healthcare costs and what you can do to combat them
In their September column, Glacier Nurse Direct owners Kristy Naylor RN And Marcy Kleinjan RN talked about the high costs of senior care. This month, they are focusing on what you can do to lower costs, so money doesn't get in the way of advocating for your health.
After frenzy local experts predict real estate price drop
It’s no secret that real estate in the Flathead Valley has been booming for the past several years, but a change in the market may be ahead.
Wednesday, October 19
Stocking stuffer program sees record number of children signed up
A stocking stuffer program for low income kids in Bigfork has seen the largest number of children signed up since the program’s inception.
Wayfarers and Harry Horn – A uniquely Bigfork State Park
Read Bigfork History Project Volunteer Kyle Stetler's October column about the history of Wayfarers State Park.
Vikings win epic championship rematch, Valkyries volleyball remains perfect
Valkyries Volleyball continues to dominate, Vikings Football won their Championship Rematch, and more from this past week in Bigfork sports.
Holland Lake expansion could take place without full environmental assessment
Thousands of people are raising objections to a controversial plan to expand Holland Lake Lodge, especially after the U.S. Forest Service admits it made errors at the beginning of the process.
ImagineIF Board calls special meeting to discuss moving Kalispell branch
The ImagineIF Board of Trustees are calling a special meeting Thursday to discuss moving the Kalispell branch of the library into the Gateway West Mall, along with a few other county entities.
BLSC concerned after essential equipment breaks during their largest annual fundraiser
One of Bigfork’s oldest nonprofits persevered through a potentially disastrous fair week, where they make the majority of the money they give away to the community. The hot, summer heat caused the Bigfork Ladies Service Club’s soft serve machine to finally break down after 20 years.
Wednesday, October 12
2022 Swan Valley Bear News: A Bear Food Crisis Year
In our last bear safety column of 2022, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Park Bear Conflict Management Specialist Justine Vallieres looks back on a busy year of bear conflict calls.
PHOTOS: Bigfork celebrates 2022 homecoming
Bigfork students marched down Grand Drive and Electric Avenue in celebration of their 2022 homecoming.
Papa’s Market, family-owned Woods Bay staple, is taken over by next generation
Papa’s Market in Woods Bay has been serving the east shore community for years. Owner Shawn Gembala said her father bought the business in 2009 and recently handed over the reins to her and her husband Patrick. Jumping in to take over the store this summer, the couple said they hit the ground running and haven’t stopped since.
Football, Volleyball remain perfect, Valkyries soccer shocks Whitefish
The Vikings football team remains perfect this season after picking up a convincing Homecoming win over Loyola-Sacred Heart Friday, 47-17, and more from this past week in Bigfork sports.
Bigfork Community Players present "The Odd Couple" this weekend
The Bigfork Community Players will open their fall play "The Odd Couple" on Oct. 14.
Celebrate fall with Good Stuff Botanicals and the BACC
Good Stuff Botanicals is partnering with the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center for a day of fall festivities.
Thursday, October 6
PHOTOS: Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre presents "Annie Jr."
Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre put on their production of "Annie Jr." last weekend, marking the start of their 2022-2023 season.
Two F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets set to soar over Bigfork's Homecoming celebrations
Bigfork High School will receive a rare honor as students there celebrate Homecoming on Friday with a flyover by two F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets courtesy of the U.S. Air Force.
Wednesday, October 5
New food truck brings Asian cuisines and fusion dishes to downtown Bigfork
Isling Chow owners Issac Incoronato and Nora Batiz have a deep love for many different kinds of Asian cuisines. The couple is keeping customers coming back for their extensive menu and convenient location, but they have dreams to incorporate more foods from cultures all over the world in their restaurant on wheels.
Montana Department of Justice donates decoy cop car to Lakeside
The Montana Department of Justice has offered a replacement for the beloved decoy cop car that is being retired in Somers and Lakeside.
Vikings football dominates in Anaconda, volleyball winning streak continues
Five of the Vikings six touchdowns came through the air Friday as Bigfork picked up its fifth win of the season with a 42-0 victory at Anaconda.
Ferndale author celebrates launch of new mystery “Blind Faith” at BACC
Ferndale author Leslie Budewitz is releasing her second novel under the pen name Alicia Beckman and is pulling back the curtain on her creative process at an upcoming book launch event.
“Feed the Need” concert to benefit Flathead Food Bank and Samaritan House
A benefit concert for the Flathead Food Bank and Samaritan House will take place at the Jewel Basin Center in Bigfork on Oct. 13.
Saving the history carved into landscape of Canada's Waterton Lakes National park
Archaeologists and preservationists are working together to record information on a group of culturally modified trees (CMT) in Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park.
