Good Day
Kalispell
Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Avelo Airlines has restarted its seasonal nonstop flight between Glacier Park International Airport and Hollywood Burbank Airport. The airline operates the route twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays using Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft with one-way fares starting at $72. KPAX
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kalispell Police warned residents that fraudulent text messages claim to be a 'Final Notice' from the DMV and demand payment by June 9—messages that use a link to a fake website designed to steal personal information. The police advised residents not to click on links or reply and to take a screenshot to report the scam to the FTC. Flathead Beacon
- ➤ Blackfeet Law Enforcement seeks help to find Brian Peters, a 50-year-old man last seen on June 8 in Browning wearing maroon Adidas sweats plus a gray hoodie; he is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 110 pounds, and has brownish-gray hair and brown eyes. MontanaRightNow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Flathead County commissioners appointed Marcia Stolfus as the new Superintendent of Schools today—she brings 18 years in special education and three years as director of the county's Special Education Cooperative and will serve through December until a new term begins, replacing Cal Ketchum. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ Eighteen Glacier High School graduates received the Montana Seal of Biliteracy on their diplomas today, with awards in Spanish, French & Vietnamese. One graduate, Daniel Onyshchuk, earned two seals, receiving the gold for Ukrainian and the platinum for Russian. Daily Inter Lake
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Glacier National Park officials euthanized a 4-year-old food-conditioned black bear on June 5 after it repeatedly entered vehicles and buildings near West Glacier following its relocation from Kalispell in 2022—park managers briefly closed Going-to-the-Sun Road on June 7 after a bear with a cub took food from an unattended backpack and urged visitors to secure their food. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ Officials reported the Flathead River Basin had its driest three years ever with streamflow 30% below normal—forcing SKQ Dam to run at a licensed minimum flow of 12,700 cubic feet per second—and it led to a 400 gigawatt hour drop in electricity generation while rising demand may force temporary power cuts. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Manager Doug Russell has proposed using $10,000 from the forthcoming office supply budget to replace 17 worn chairs in Council Chambers at City Hall, where officials have long struggled with uncomfortable, faulty seating. Some councilors oppose the change—favoring the funds for trail maintenance instead. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ The Kalispell Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for an accessory casino inside the new steakhouse at 214 S. Main and also backed a high-density Reserve at Johnson Ranch and an expansion of the Anderson Ranch subdivision in South Kalispell. It supported Corwin Motors’ dealership expansion request and reviewed zoning plans to meet state rules—these proposals will go before City Council on July 7. Daily Inter Lake
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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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wedi Certified Installer Workshop
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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Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — VIP package available — Experience today's pop hits reimagined in vintage styles that transport you through musical history.
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Herron Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Trail Run
7-11 a.m. — Herron Park — Registration required — Experience scenic trails while supporting local trail building efforts in this annual community event.
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