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Health department establishes guidelines for winter sports

“The aim of this plan is to mitigate and manage the range of risks associated with school sports and activities, while acknowledging that there will likely be cases of COVID-19 associated with these activities."

Bigfork woman to serve 15 years for Ambien-induced crash

Fulford was driving a gold GMC Acadia south on U.S. 93 on June 22, 2019, when she crossed into the northbound lanes and struck a Jeep Patriot

Bigfork library campaign crests $500,000 mark

As of Dec. 18, the initiative had collected $520,000 to bring a new ImagineIF Library to Bigfork.

Shop local mentality buoyed businesses in whirlwind year

While this has been an extremely challenging year, it has brought invaluable lessons

Birders tally 12,500 birds in Bigfork Christmas count

Low numbers likely due to relatively warm winter

Young Valkyrie team focused on growth

Bigfork is returning six players from last year’s team that went 14-11 en route to a state tournament appearance.

Biological station integral to climate change study

“We were able to track the long-term surface and deep-water temperature trends of each individual lake and insert that information into a much larger picture."

Bigfork couple holds free Christmas dinner at VFW

"There's a lot of guys that don't have anywhere to go. That’s what the VFW is for.”

Vikings ready for fast-paced play this season

“We have a lot of really good athletes and we will probably play a completely different style of basketball"

Senior wrestlers to lead on the mat

The Vikings are scheduled to open the season at Anaconda Jan. 2

Teachers, district reach agreement on salaries, benefits

Majority of levy funds used for school staff salaries

Staff receive 8% increase on base salary after months of negotiations

Deep Dive Into the Flathead Lake Bio Station

Surface water temperatures of Flathead Lake have risen significantly over the past 25 years.

Headwaters Montana folds after 13 years

Group based in Bigfork decided to close due to lack of funding

Blacktail Mountain to open Friday

Bigfork's closest ski resort will debut a number of changes this season

Lifts will be running throughout the weekend of Dec. 18-20, starting at 9:30 a.m.

Rotary Club provides Christmas joy for locals in need

“We pick kids that are not part of these other programs that would not be getting a Christmas"

Osprey nest lands near Bigfork Dam

“When we saw that we had a window of good weather to get this done, we called everyone up"

Bigfork fire on track for record annual call total

Patton estimated it could take five to ten more years before Bigfork Fire relocates to the new property.

Bigfork fire chief resigns

Deputy Chief Jeremy Patton assumes interim role

Judge demands speedy demolition of Flathead Lake's 'bridge to nowhere'

Flathead County District Judge Robert Allison called the bridge a "foolhardy boondoggle."

Architecture report examines options for improving community center

Improvements come with hefty price tags

Daily avalanche forecasts begin today

“It’s important for people to check the daily forecast before heading out into the snow,” said Flathead Avalanche Director Blase Reardon.

KRMC workers could get COVID-19 vaccine this month

Ten Montana hospitals expected to receive vaccine this month

Bigfork woman collecting donations for Christmas stocking project

Debbie Ingram wants to provide children in need with holiday cheer

Frame of Reference to open second location in Bigfork

Gallery will rebrand as FoR Fine Art

Bigfork man charged in connection with shooting

Ronald Dean Clackler, Sr., 63, of Bigfork, was charged with one felony count of assault with a weapon after he allegedly fired several rounds from a shotgun into a vehicle.

Bigfork apartment project gets green light

The board granted Rodney and Tia McFarlane conditional-use permits to build five multifamily homes along Jewel Basin Court

10 Years of cheers

Montana’s longest-operating distillery, Whistling Andy, rings in a decade of business

Bigfork medical device company named "one to watch"

Swan Valley Medical recognized by the Montana High Tech Business Alliance

Bigfork man jailed following armed standoff

Ronald Dean Clackler, 63, is facing pending charges of assault with a weapon, resisting arrest and criminal mischief.

Real estate market on the rise

In the valley’s real estate market, a lot of purchases become vacation homes, part-time residences or simply investment properties.

Bay Sewer project expanded to include Osborn Ave line

Additional line means $547,000 increase in project costs

Families keep up holiday traditions

Locals find ways to keep holiday spirit alive during pandemic