Good morning, Kalispell.

Glacier Park officials plan to remove the vehicle reservation system in 2026 while tourism from international visitors is set to drop, a missing snowboarder was found safe near Big Mountain, and Flathead Valley tourism remains strong despite looming economic uncertainty.

An online fundraiser has raised about $9,000 for Aaron Walker, a lumbermill worker injured in a Dec.

30 fire northeast of Kalispell who lost his home and car and is on a ventilator. The company is securing housing and local groups are helping to find his missing cat (Tokers).

Dire Design Haus won the 2025 Better Business Bureau Spark Award for sustainability and innovative design as it reinvents apparel and adventure gear.

Founder Brittany Riner launched the Drikon backpack, a 30-liter waterproof bag made from recycled plastic that plants a tree for every purchase.

On Jan. 3 at the Northwest Montana History Museum, patients and providers met with union representatives to discuss care issues at Logan Health ahead of a vote on unionizing on Jan.

14 and 15. Attendees noted staffing shortages, appointment delays, and centralized scheduling (UAPD urged patient advocacy).

Dirty Dancing in Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Trades Institute — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic film accompanied by a live band performing all your favorite songs.