Good Day
Kalispell
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A December report by the Flathead County Superintendent of Schools showed that enrollment declined by 333 students (a 2% drop) in public, private and homeschool programs for the third straight year, even as total numbers increased by 8% since 2016 which could affect state funding. Daily Inter Lake
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kohrs family added 110 acres to its preserved land along the Stillwater River west of Whitefish on January 7 (extending a conservation legacy that now totals nearly 800 acres) as development pressure grows in the area. Flathead Beacon
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Whitefish Mountain Resort set a new record for skier visits last Saturday (Dec. 27) with over 9,600 scans, half by season passholders (all parking lots reached capacity), prompting officials to urge carpooling or use of the free S.N.O.W. Bus on busy days. Daily Inter Lake
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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.
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Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
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