The Big 100

88th Annual Cherry Growers’ Meeting March 20, 2026
The 88 th Annual Cherry Growers’ Meeting presented by the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Association will be held Saturday, April 11, at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, 23429 MT Hwy 35. The meeting is open to anyone interested in growing quality Flathead cherries. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.; the meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. Keynote […]
2026 Spring Mack Days Week 1 Results March 17, 2026
Mack Days Fishing Events are sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. The events are fish conservation efforts used as a management tool to reduce non-native lake trout in Flathead Lake and increase the native bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout in the lake. The native fish are an important part of tribal history […]
5th Ave Fire in Polson on March 16th, 2026 March 17, 2026
On Monday, March 16th, 2026 at approximately 1720 hours, Polson City Fire was dispatched to the 200 block of 5 th Avenue West for a possible structure fire. Arriving units found a single-family home with light smoke showing. The residents of the home were able to self-evacuate. The fire was contained in the basement of […]
Kalispell’s Reserve Drive 2026 Construction Resumes March 17, 2026
Hutton Ranch Road to Whitefish Stage under construction KALISPELL, Mont. (March 17, 2026) – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with the City of Kalispell, Schellinger Construction, and DJ&A Engineering, will resume construction in late March on the Reserve Drive – Hutton Ranch Road to Whitefish Stage Road project. Final project completion is […]
Ninth Circuit Affirms Preliminary Injunction Blocking Montana Drag Ban March 16, 2026
HELENA, MONTANA On Friday, March 13, 2026, the Ninth Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking implementation of House Bill 359 (HB 359). HB 359 would have prohibited performing in gendered costumes in certain places. This decision gives force to the First Amendment, protecting all Montanans’ right to free speech. The Court wrote: “The drag-story-hour […]
Congressman Zinke Delivers Over $5.9 Million in Federal Funding for Infrastructure, Law Enforcement, and First Responders in Ravalli, Mineral, and Lake Counties Funds will go directly to building a new Ravalli County Wastewater Treatment Plant, repairing Old Corvallis Road, replacing the Groff Lane Bridge, purchasing a new fire truck for the Ronan Fire March 12, 2026
Funds will go directly to building a new Ravalli County Wastewater Treatment Plant, repairing Old Corvallis Road, replacing the Groff Lane Bridge, purchasing a new fire truck for the Ronan Fire Department, and supporting Lake and Mineral County law enforcement equipment HAMILTON, MT – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke traveled to Ronan, Superior, and Hamilton to deliver […]
Governor Gianforte talks about the homestead reduction rate, flat tax 2027, state stewardship and national ag month March 11, 2026
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2026 Hunter Education Classroom Course Offered March 9, 2026
2026 Hunter Education Classroom Course Offered Volunteer instructors will begin instruction for the Hunters Education course. Classes start on: Tuesday, April 14th: 6:30pm-7:30pm Material Pick up @ SKC Beaverhead Building Tuesday, April 21st: 6:30pm-9:00pm Classroom Instruction @ SKC Beaverhead Building Wednesday, April 22nd: 6:30pm-9:00pm Classroom Instruction @ SKC Beaverhead Build. Thursday, April 23rd: 6:30pm-9:00pm […]
Polson Bay Golf Association (PBGA) – Information for City of Polson March 5, 2026
Purpose and Community Benefit The Polson Bay Golf Association (PBGA) proposes to work together with the City of Polson to shift the day-to-day operation of the Polson Bay Golf Course to the Association while the City continues to own the course. This proposal is guided by a simple principle: the golf course exists for the […]
Aric Cooksley talks about Don Aadsen Ford and Ronan Charter Academy teaming up with the Boys & Girls Club March 5, 2026
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