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Monday, January 5th, 2026

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Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Whitefish School District seeks City Council approval today to expand the high school with a two-story academic addition on its west side and new career and technical classrooms on its southeast corner (costing $26.5 million for academics and $6.1 million for athletics). Council meets at City Hall at 7:10 p.m.  Daily Inter Lake
  • Flathead High School senior Elijah Williams has led community-building activities as student body president by mentoring younger students and coordinating events like homecoming week (nominated for the Winslow Nichols Leadership Award). He plans to launch an activity council for student leaders to strengthen school unity.  Daily Inter Lake

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Flathead National Forest will thin forests along a 40-mile stretch of U.S. 2 in fall 2026 as part of the Granite Moccasin Project, which covers 67,536 acres between West Glacier and Summit. Some treatments aim to restore whitebark pine and other trees — with public comments accepted through Jan. 15.  Daily Inter Lake

HEALTH NEWS

  • Flathead County has seen record overdose-related EMS calls with 154 suspected overdoses recorded as of September, and officials cite potent opioids (mixed with other drugs) as a rising threat. Local health experts warn that dangerous drug mixes could further strain our treatment services.  Flathead Beacon

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • Local realtor Romy Caro lists four homes for about $1.3M in Kalispell. One is on Rolling Ridge Lp with 4,606 sqft and a sauna, another on Glacier Circle offers vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, while newer builds at Golf Terrace and Timberlake Dr offer modern features and views.  Flathead Beacon

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 1/23/26

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