Good morning, Kalispell.

Two Flathead Valley aerospace engineers contributed to NASA’s Artemis II mission when the rocket launched on April 1 from Kennedy Space Center—marking a historic step as four astronauts journeyed toward the moon.

Local natives Daniel Baca and Jeremiah Hall continue to inspire community pride with their work in space exploration.

Emergency crews responded to an explosion at the Weyerhaeuser MDF plant in Columbia Falls before 8 a.m. Saturday along Mills Drive; no injuries are reported and the cause remains under investigation.

Marge Dodge’s art (rescued by her grandson Chris LaRoche) is on display at the Glacier Art Museum until June 6.

The exhibit A Life in Studio shows 70 works that trace her evolution since arriving in Montana in 1954.

The Whitefish School Board voted on Wednesday to appoint Lisa Bloom as interim superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year + her term begins July 1 while a new search for a permanent leader is planned.

Self-guided tours at Bibler Home and Gardens will support FVCC student scholarships; tickets go on sale Wednesday, Apr.

15 at 9 a.m. Tours run from May 6-9 for spring beauty, May 9 for tribal weavings, and in July and Aug. for summer evenings.

Christy Bortz will take over as superintendent and principal at Cayuse Prairie on July 1 after beginning onboarding with retiring Amy Piazzola in June (the school board approved a two-year contract with a yearly salary of $93,500).

Bortz comes from Hedges Elementary where she served as an instructional coach.

DPHHS launched a new website today to help Medicaid expansion enrollees understand work requirements set to begin July 1, as officials sent letters in March urging patients to check eligibility and follow guidelines.

Branford Marsalis Quartet Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — McClaren Hall, Wachholz College Center — Tickets required — Experience the brilliant saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master perform with his acclaimed quartet.

Paul Cauthen Live Concert

6-11 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticketed event — Experience Paul Cauthen and his band along with Crowe Boys and Radio Ranch for a night to remember.

Solas Concert

4-6 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Tickets from $33 — Celebrate three decades of Irish music with the acclaimed ensemble Solas.

2026 Northwest Montana Spring Round-up

10 AM – 8 PM — Red Lion Hotel Kalispell — Check event page for cost — Enjoy inspiring speakers, workshops, food, and dancing.