Good morning, Kalispell.

Ryan Ellis in Coram has set up two aluminum can recycling trailers that operate 24 hours a day at Park Provisions on Highway 2 and the Columbia Falls Community Market on Veterans Drive.

When full, the cans are taken to Pacific Steel and Recycling in Kalispell—proceeds help fund Gateway to Glacier Trails to build and maintain local bike and hiking trails.

The new Bridge Street Bridge in Bigfork reopened on June 25 with a celebration attended by Flathead County commissioners, state transportation officials, and Gov. Gianforte—community leaders hailed the project for finishing ahead of schedule and under budget while preserving the town's historic charm.

On June 14, a driver near Kalispell drove off U.S. 2 and hit a light pole, causing her passenger to lose an arm—she had a BAC more than twice the legal limit and will face a felony charge with an arraignment set for June 30 in Flathead County District Court.

Flathead Valley Community College staff were honored for their work in education.

The college library received one of 30 2025 Excellent Library Service Awards from the Montana State Library and Debbie Struck (34 years in Continuing Education) won the internal Eagle Award while Amber Emmart was selected for the national Emerging CUPA-HR Leaders program.

Kalispell Public Schools held the second annual Doris Mountain Summit on June 25 with over 280 participants from 31 districts to share best practices on Personalized Competency-Based Education—this method gave students more control over learning and helped launch student-led initiatives like Brave Pack Rising.

After 25 years of sending household trash to Missoula, Lake County broke ground on a new landfill cell on Kerr Dam Road on June 13 and expects to begin accepting waste by December — the project costs about $3.2 million and will save nearly $900,000 each year by avoiding long hauling fees.

The City of Kalispell is inviting residents to provide feedback on its land use plan during in-person meetings scheduled from July 8 through July 10 at venues including Kalispell Center Mall, City Hall, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Depot Park, the Senior Center & Bias Brewing.

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.

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.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Stillwater Christian School — Price info not provided — Enhance your basketball skills through high-intensity drills and fun competition.

Live Music with Zachary Christ

7-9 p.m. — Bias Brewing — No cover charge — Experience expressive vocals revitalizing 90's Alt Rock and modern Americana tunes.