Best Bigfork Podcasts (2025)

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Thousands flock to Bigfork for July 4th revelry 2:14

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Independence Day weekend is one of the busiest for the northwest Montana town of Bigfork. The lakeside community’s annual parade drew thousands to downtown at noon, but festivities kicked off early.By Victoria Traxler

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Gianforte Signs Hiring Law, Bigfork Murder Sentencing, Kalispell's No Kings Protest Draws Thousands 8:56

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In this episode of News Now from the Daily Inter Lake, reporter Taylor Inman breaks down three major stories making headlines across Northwest Montana. First, Governor Greg Gianforte signs a controversial new law in Evergreen aimed at cracking down on illegal hiring practices — a move supporters say will protect local workers and opponents worry ma…

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Montana's public broadcasters brace for shortfalls after federal funding cuts 2:13

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Congress narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s request to claw back $1 billion from public broadcasters. State public media leaders say the rescission will stretch station finances thin.By Shaylee Ragar, Jackie Coffin

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Still Searching One Year Later: The Disappearance of Emily Rea 18:55

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It’s been one year since 34-year-old Emily Rea vanished while paddleboarding near the Hungry Horse Reservoir in Montana. Despite extensive search efforts from law enforcement, volunteers, and specialized sonar teams, Emily remains missing—and now, her family is calling for a new direction. In this special episode of News Now, Daily Inter Lake repor…

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Lawmakers override veto on jail reimbursements for inmate mental health holds 1:16

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State lawmakers have overridden Gov. Greg Gianforte’s veto of a bill that will pay county jails for holding inmates awaiting space at the state psychiatric hospital.By Aaron Bolton

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Judge orders state to pay attorneys’ fees in lawsuit over sex-definition law 1:14

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A Missoula judge has ordered the state to pay about $95,000 in attorneys’ fees in a case over a state law defining male and female.By Shaylee Ragar

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Advocacy groups sue state over new voting laws 1:13

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Forward Montana and the Montana Public Interest Research Group say new voting regulations unduly burden young voters. The groups have successfully challenged similar legislation in recent years.By Shaylee Ragar

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Trump freezes education funding, leaving school districts scrambling 1:57

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The Trump administration is holding back more than $26 million that Congress already approved for Montana schools. The frozen funding represents more than 10% of what the federal government typically sends to Montana schools each year, according to an analysis from the Learning Policy Institute.By Austin Amestoy

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Mountain face off: How trees choose sides 8:07

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Have you ever looked at a mountain and wondered why there were trees on one side but none on the other? Or noticed different species growing on opposite sides? Well, you barked up the right tree. Find out how trees choose sides in the mountain face off, right here on The Big Why.By Ellis Juhlin, Austin Amestoy

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Mobile home residents find little relief amid rent hikes, ownership changes 5:13

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Montana policymakers made housing affordability a top issue at the statehouse, but mobile home park residents feel left out. After three legislative sessions of asking for more tenant protections, there’s been little change to the law. Residents are facing rent hikes and insecurity as parks are sold, often to out-of-state buyers.…

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Stop Renting: Homeowners Have 40x More Net Worth—Here’s Why

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If you still think it’s wiser to continue renting than buying, think again. The truth is that rising rent costs keep chipping away at your income without building any long-term value. Today, I’ll walk you through the real numbers behind renting vs owning a home, and why homeowners end up with 40 times more net worth. One key reason is equity. When …

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Border Patrol Concerns in Whitefish, Glacier Gorge Rescue, and Helicopter Mayhem in Kalispell 10:39

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In this News Now episode from the Daily Inter Lake, we cover three big stories from across northwest Montana. Whitefish city leaders raise concerns about federal immigration enforcement after a local traffic stop involving Border Patrol agents sparks community debate. In Glacier National Park, a harrowing accident at Avalanche Gorge ends in a drama…

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Trump administration proposes repeal of the Roadless Rule 1:44

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The Trump administration recently announced its plans to repeal a 20 year-old policy that prevented road construction and logging on some federal public lands. The Roadless Rule applies to 6 million acres in Montana.By Ellis Juhlin

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Average electric bill could drop by $4 as NorthWestern revises rate hike 0:54

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Montana’s largest electric utility has temporarily pulled back on increasing customer bills. NorthWestern Energy raised customer rates by 17% in May but has now agreed to apply a smaller increase for at least the next few billing cycles.By Shaylee Ragar

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State to reapply for hospital certification lost after patient deaths 1:25

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The Montana State Hospital lost its federal certification in 2022 due to patient deaths. That decertification means the state can’t bill Medicaid or Medicare for patient services – a funding loss that has cost the state millions of dollars. State health officials plan to apply for federal recertification next year.…

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Montana Food Bank sounds the alarm over SNAP cuts 1:56

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Montana’s only statewide food bank warns that at least 12,000 residents are at risk of losing some or all of their federal food benefits. The overhaul of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, coincides with growing demand for food pantry services in Montana.By Edward F. O'Brien

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Zootown Festival draws crowds and cash to Missoula 1:33

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Missoula’s largest music festival in decades brought in big bucks for the county over Independence Day weekend. County officials say the festival went off without any hitches, from the their perspective.By Austin Amestoy

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Thousands flock to Bigfork for July 4th revelry 2:14

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Gianforte Signs Hiring Law, Bigfork Murder Sentencing, Kalispell's No Kings Protest Draws Thousands 8:56

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Montana's public broadcasters brace for shortfalls after federal funding cuts 2:13

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Still Searching One Year Later: The Disappearance of Emily Rea 18:55

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Lawmakers override veto on jail reimbursements for inmate mental health holds 1:16

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Judge orders state to pay attorneys’ fees in lawsuit over sex-definition law 1:14

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Advocacy groups sue state over new voting laws 1:13

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Trump freezes education funding, leaving school districts scrambling 1:57

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Mountain face off: How trees choose sides 8:07

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Mobile home residents find little relief amid rent hikes, ownership changes 5:13

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Stop Renting: Homeowners Have 40x More Net Worth—Here’s Why

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Border Patrol Concerns in Whitefish, Glacier Gorge Rescue, and Helicopter Mayhem in Kalispell 10:39

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Trump administration proposes repeal of the Roadless Rule 1:44

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Average electric bill could drop by $4 as NorthWestern revises rate hike 0:54

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State to reapply for hospital certification lost after patient deaths 1:25

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Montana Food Bank sounds the alarm over SNAP cuts 1:56

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Zootown Festival draws crowds and cash to Missoula 1:33