Wednesday, August 30
BRIEFS - Week of August 28
Happenings in and around Bigfork
Exhibit opening reception at BACC
Join us for an exhibit of rare ceramics of the late David Shaner; some of which can be seen in the Smithsonian catalog.
Author Leslie Budewitz celebrates 10 years of mystery and suspense
For the past decade, Leslie Budewitz has enjoyed killing off her friends and neighbors. No need to call the police. Budewitz’s murders are the fictional kind and grace the pages of the mystery novels she has been writing for the past decade.
Vikings pound Pirates 55-20 in Class A debut
The Vikings got four receiving touchdowns from Eli Thorness and 166 rushing yards from Wyatt Johnson Friday as they made their Class A debut with a 55-20 win over the Pirates in Polson.
Bio station dives into data to explain low lake levels
Flathead Lake’s water levels have been down this summer and the University of Montana Biological Station wants to know why.
Aromatic beauty on display at Longview Lavender Farm in Somers
When Mike Sullivan moved back to Montana, he wanted to find a niche plant to farm on his property.
Saturday, August 26
PHOTOS: Vikings football's 55-20 win at Polson
Photos from the Vikings' 55-20 win over the Pirates in Polson Friday Aug. 25
Wednesday, August 23
Crews welcome rain as they battle fires across the region
Crews working wildfires across Flathead County welcomed rain on Monday, which diminished fire activity across the region.
Vikings to open Class A football schedule in Polson Friday
After seeing success in the playoffs the past two years, the Vikings football team will make the leap to Class A this season, where they will open on the road against the Polson Pirates Friday.
Valkyries looking to build on success
The Valkyries volleyball team will looking to continue its winniing ways from last season as they make to the move to Class A this year.
Golf, cross country teams prepare to take on Class A competition
The Class B state champion Wade siblings, and the rest of the Vikes and Vals golfers, had little time to rest after last spring’s success as the fall Class A golf season is already underway.
Soccer squads to take to the road to open season
The Vikes and Vals soccer teams will be in south central Montana to open the season this weekend as they take on Park in Livingston Friday before traveling down to Big Sky to take on Lone Peak Saturday.
Final First Friday of the 2023 season
The Final First Friday will feature music by Halladay Blake and her band at Thorsen Park in downtown Bigfork on Electric Ave.
Game animal numbers a concern for Northwest Montana hunters
“I think it’s been pretty consistent, people want to see more elk and mule deer on the landscape,” said Neil Anderson, the Region 1 Wildlife Manager for the state agency following the release of the survey results in June.
BRIEFS - Week of August 21
Happenings in and around Bigfork
Friday, August 18
BRIEFS - Week of August 14
Happenings in and around Bigfork
We’re being overrun
I was shocked today almost to the point of being physically ill when I read headlines in your Aug. 9 issue, “Bigfork subdivision proposal for 125 homes.”
Hungry Horse Reservoir wildfires bring unhealthy air, falling ash
Two wildfires along Hungry Horse Reservoir continued to stir up smoky conditions on Thursday, contributing to poor air quality for most of the Flathead Valley.
Miniature horses teach kids big lessons
From 4-H miniature horse showman Whrett Warner’s perspective, his horse Sally seems like a full-size breed.
Glacier National Park officials seek public comments on access, ticketed entry system
Glacier National Park officials are asking for public comments on its pilot vehicle reservation system amid renewed scrutiny of the program in recent months.
County Planning Board tables decision on North Shore Woods
Three hours of public comment, discussion and debate were not enough for the Flathead County Planning Board to reach a decision on whether or not to recommend the approval of the planned North Shore Woods housing development as they met in Kalispell last week.
New BACC exhibit to showcase local glass artist, ceramics
Ceramic and glass art will be the focus of the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center’s new exhibit: Then and Now: Ceramics and Blown Glass of the Flathead, which opens at the center Friday, Sept. 1.
Bear Aware: Expectations and education- dispersed site camping
Visitors who use dispersed campsites have some expectation of a clean recreation area, free of half-eaten apples, cigarette butts, and used toilet paper. However, without hard working staff and volunteers cleaning these sites and educating visitors, garbage would accumulate at an alarming rate.
Tuesday, August 15
Western Montana under heat and fire advisories
The valleys of Western Montana were placed under a heat advisory Tuesday with triple-digit temperatures possible across the region.
Thursday, August 10
Night moves: Citizen scientists help document Glacier's pollinators
A waxing gibbous peeked above the treeline as nightfall darkened Glacier National Park on Saturday, July 29. Along Quarter Circle Bridge Road, mercury vapor lights stood like green torches as visitors from across the country, and nocturnal insects attracted to the glow, gathered around.
Wednesday, August 9
Evacuation warning issued between Hungry Horse and West Glacier
Residents on the east side of U.S. 2 between Hungry Horse and West Glacier were placed under a pre-evacuation notice Wednesday morning due to the nearby Ridge Fire.
Lake Baked attacked by bear-spray wielding man
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the man who used bear spray to assault a family working at the Lake Baked bakery in downtown Bigfork early Sunday morning.
Northwest Montana Fair opens next week
The 2023 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo is scheduled for Aug. 16-20 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell and will feature a performance by country star Russell Dickerson, three nights of PRCA Rodeo action and a Big Air Bash.
MDOT to host open house on Montana 35 project
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its consultant WGM Group, are currently preparing preliminary design plans for the Ice Box Canyon project.
BACC fundraiser coming up August 24
Did you know that the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center is the oldest non-profit organization in Flathead Valley?
Wednesday, August 2
BRIEFS - Week of August 1
Happening in and around Bigfork
Fire danger raised to 'extreme' in Flathead County
The fire danger level for Northwest Montana was elevated to “extreme” on Tuesday, prompting Flathead County commissioners to declare a state of emergency for the county.
County board of adjustment considers Bigfork vacation rentals
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Tuesday was set to take a look at two separate requests regarding vacation rentals in Bigfork.
“Big fruit year” say cherry growers
Flathead cherry season is here, and lots of sweet, juicy cherries are ripe and ready to eat. “Big fruit this year,” said Bruce Johnson, a board member of the Flathead Cherry Grower’s Co-op. “Lots of size, and lots of stands are open.
Please shop to support the arts in Bigfork
There is so much to enjoy this time of year and I hope you are soaking in the long days of summer and grabbing up all the opportunities to recreate that you can. I wanted to remind you about one of my favorite annual events, the Bigfork Festival of the Arts that is happening this weekend August 5th and 6th.
