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Kalispell
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Anthony and Amy Dorazio will drive their red, white, and blue painted 2005 Ford Expedition from Columbia Falls to Glacier View, Alaska to join a unique Fourth of July car launch event where rigs are driven off a 300-foot cliff — the Mustache Mouses leave on June 27 and hope to arrive by July 2, with local residents invited to sign the rig on June 10 at 5 p.m. Daily Inter Lake
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A person died near the Avalanche Campground at Glacier National Park on Wednesday before 10 p.m.—park rangers and emergency crews arrived quickly, but the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. KPAX
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Paul McKenzie of F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber said that higher duties on Canadian lumber will help Northwest Montana mills when rates rise from 14% to 34% by August or September—Forest Service officials also lowered the bid for a North Fork timber sale and started planning five miles of road work to aid logging efforts. Daily Inter Lake
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A local watchdog group and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes sued state regulators for granting a permit that lets the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District discharge treated wastewater into groundwater near Flathead Lake. The lawsuit, citing engineer reports that warn wastewater could seep into groundwater faster than state estimates, sets a hearing on June 11 to address the water safety concerns — prompting scrutiny over the permit’s environmental impact. Flathead Beacon
- ➤ Warm and dry weather and a fast spring runoff have kept the lake low, and Energy Keepers Inc. said it will reach 2,892.3 feet on June 19 before falling to 2,891.5 feet by July 12 this summer—officials say this may affect boat storage and dock access. The lake remains below its full pool of 2,893 feet due to these conditions. Flathead Beacon
- ➤ A landowner near Condon encountered a grizzly bear on June 3—he shot and killed the animal without injury—prompting the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks to advise residents and visitors to carry bear spray and secure attractants as bear populations grow. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bigfork Fire Department is asking voters to approve a 20-year bond for up to $15 million and a mill levy this fall to build a new fire station and upgrade current facilities—these measures will help fund staffing, equipment, and round-the-clock EMS services. Homeowners with primary residences may see annual tax increases of roughly $75 to $159, based on property value, if the proposals pass. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ After lawmakers reauthorized spending, two historic Kalispell buildings began restoration on June 1 under the Montana Historic Preservation Grant Program— the Train Depot in Depot Park will have its roof repaired while the Community Thrift building will repair its leaking roof, repaint its exterior and fix gutters. Both projects received grant bids of $150,000 and $50,000 so local history can be preserved. Flathead Beacon
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Trivia Tuesday
6-8 p.m. — Bias Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of trivia and craft beer at one of Kalispell’s favorites.
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Terran Last Gun Artist Reception
5-7 p.m. — Good Luck Gallery — Free entry — Explore the captivating works of artist Terran Last Gun in a solo exhibition.
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Teacher Appreciation Night
3-8 p.m. — Bias Brewing — Free entry — Celebrate the dedication of local educators with an evening of appreciation and community spirit.
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12:00 p.m. — T & A Supply Company Inc — Free entry — Get wedi Certified while enjoying food and learning about innovative drainage solutions.
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