Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
Good morning, Kalispell.
Due to a mechanical issue on the Kalispell press production line, the Daily Inter Lake print edition is being printed in Coeur d’Alene and will be delayed until early next week; meanwhile, the digital version is delivered as usual + subscribers are advised to check for updates.
Hungry Horse quilter Linda Crandall is featured at the Teakettle Quilt Guild show tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Glacier Gateway Elementary School on Fourth Avenue West in Columbia Falls, with free admission + donations to the Columbia Falls Food Bank appreciated.
Zach Block will share his family's homesteading story at the Northwest Montana History Museum on Monday, Apr.
20 at 7 p.m. in Kalispell, where he details how his grandparents built a mink ranch near Trail Creek in 1946.
Browning High School seniors will showcase their winning mental health app, Sspomo, at next week’s National Science Fair House of Code event in Washington, D.C.
The app offers a hub for mental health resources — developed by Code Girls United.
Marion School Board members plan a volunteer book delivery service to keep access to the Flathead County Library after trustees ended the contract effective July 1 for cost reasons — a solution for rural patrons 21 miles from the nearest branch.
The program will target homeschool students and local teens.
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.
The Market Beautiful
5-8 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticket required — Explore over 80 vendors showcasing vintage and antique treasures with live music and special Mother’s Day activities.
Beyond the Bump Baby Fair
10 AM – 3 PM — Flathead County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Explore various resources and products for the next stage of parenthood at this informative baby fair.
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