Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Flathead High School, in partnership with local musicians and students, will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration with music and speeches to honor his legacy and impact on civil rights. Daily Inter Lake
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kalispell Public Schools faces a $1.5 million deficit in both elementary and high school budgets, risking 36 staff positions unless a levy passes and seeking legislative changes to funding formulas. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Big Mountain Resort Area District's registered voters will participate in a mail-in vote to decide on the implementation of a 3% resort tax to fund the fire district and possibly provide additional community benefits. Flathead Beacon
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Logan Health Emergency Nurse advises on staying warm and preventing frostbite as Arctic air hits Northwest Montana. KPAX
- ➤ Flathead County reports a significant increase in pertussis cases, emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent further spread. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ Older Montanans, including Kim Hilton who became homeless due to unaffordable rent increases and medical issues, are finding it difficult to secure accessible and affordable housing amid a surge in the state's homeless population. Flathead Beacon
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Karaoke Night at Games N Taps
Enjoy a lively karaoke evening with Angelic Tunes every Wednesday at Games N Taps in Kalispell.
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USPA Tested 2025 Big Sky Winter Classic
The USPA Tested 2025 Big Sky Winter Classic is a sanctioned powerlifting competition in Kalispell, Montana, offering drug testing and limited registration.
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Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert in Kalispell
A 7-piece tribute band will perform timeless hits from Fleetwood Mac in a special concert at Wachholz College Center.
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~ Alfred Montapert
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