Bigfork Eagle

Established in 1976, the Bigfork Eagle has been a vital source of news and information for the Bigfork community, located on Bigfork Bay. As a local news platform, we are committed to delivering high-quality, relevant, and fair reporting, upholding our core principles of accurate and responsible journalism.

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Lawsuit claims Lakeside sewer district didn't follow public participation rules

1 week ago | bigforkeagle.com | Taylor Inman

A lawsuit filed against the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District alleges the public was not given adequate notice before the board approved construction of a new wastewater treatment facility and service for a proposed resort development. Watchdog group Citizens For a Better Flathead and district ratepayer Bruce Young filed the suit in Flathead County District Court on April 16.
Bigfork Band wins division in jazz competition and sees success at state

1 week ago | bigforkeagle.com | Taylor Inman

The Bigfork High School band is closing another successful year with wins at an Idaho jazz competition and students getting to go to the state music festival. Band Director Brian Phillips is back in the classroom after a trip to Great Falls for the state solo and ensemble festivals. Music festivals are held in 12 districts each spring, followed by the solo and ensemble festivals.
Bigfork native and World War II vet celebrates his centennial

3 weeks ago | bigforkeagle.com | Hailey Smalley

The Glacier Park Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars celebrated World War II veteran Donald “Bud” Robinson with its first centenarian challenge coin last week. The freshly minted challenge coin was gifted to commemorate the Bigfork native’s 100th birthday.
Bigfork track hit midseason marks at Iceberg Invite

3 weeks ago | bigforkeagle.com | Brandon Hansen

Bigfork athletes made their presence felt at the Columbia Falls Iceberg Invite on April 17 with personal records in nearly every discipline, highlighting a deep and balanced team effort as the Vikings and Valkyries ramp up for the final stretch of the track season. Junior Tayden West led Bigfork in the 100 meters, clocking 11.92 for sixth place in a tightly packed final.
Lake County Conservation District offers free pollinator seeds

4 weeks ago | bigforkeagle.com | Caroline McDonald

Spring has sprung, and the Lake County Conservation District (LCCD) is buzzing with excitement as it launches its annual Pollinator Seed Giveaway, encouraging local residents to join a growing movement to protect pollinators and restore native habitat. As part of its Pollinator Initiative, LCCD is offering free native seed mixes to residents interested in planting their own pollinator-friendly plots.
Bigfork athletes defend their turf at home track meet

1 month ago | bigforkeagle.com | Brandon Hansen

The Bigfork track and field team gave their hometown fans plenty to cheer about on Saturday as they hosted the Bigfork Invite. The Bigfork boys placed second overall behind Whitefish, thanks in large part to key finishes by a number of juniors and underclassmen. Leading the way was junior Austin Savik, who had a dominant day in the hurdles.
County board approves Bigfork tavern

1 month ago | bigforkeagle.com | Heidi Desch

The Flathead County Board of Adjustment has approved a new tavern for the former Stonehill Restaurant on Montana 35. The board gave its OK for the tavern on April 1 in a unanimous vote. Mark Campbell requested a conditional use permit for the tavern at 7951 Montana 35 in Bigfork. The property at roughly 1 acre is zoned B-2 General Business. “This seems pretty straight forward,” board member Roger Noble said.
Vacation rentals are destroying Montana’s housing market

1 month ago | bigforkeagle.com | Franklin Coley

The American dream of purchasing and owning a home is becoming further out of reach for too many Montana families. According to recent National Association of Realtors Affordability Distribution Curve data, Montana is the least affordable state in the entire country for homebuyers, outpacing California and other areas well-known for housing shortages. Now, state legislators are considering SB 336, which would further exacerbate the issue.
Construction to begin on Sportsman’s Bridge Fishing Access Site

1 month ago | bigforkeagle.com | Hailey Smalley

Construction on a new fishing access site near Sportsman’s Bridge in Bigfork is expected to begin this spring. In a final decision notice issued March 13, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks approved plans to construct a boat ramp, parking lot and pit latrines at the intersection of Montana 82 and Oldenburg Road. Once complete, similar amenities on the eastern bank of the Flathead River will be demolished to make way for the reconstruction of Sportsman’s Bridge.
Unique wellness treatments focus for Lakeside spa

1 month ago | bigforkeagle.com | Kate Heston

The logo for Zen Den Wellness Spa in Lakeside is an Enso circle, a symbol in Japanese Zen Buddhism that signifies the journey to enlightenment. For spa owner Annie Dillard it also represents the journey of health and selfcare. “This is a space that is really curated for people to feel relaxed,” Dillard said. “Self-care is so important in our busy and stressful world.” Dillard first opened Zen Den in 2021 in a smaller space above the current location at 306 Stoner Loop.