Good morning, Kalispell.

Three people fell into a gorge on the Avalanche Lake Trail at Glacier National Park and were rescued by the Whitefish Fire Department—two were taken to the hospital by ground ambulance while one was flown out by the ALERT helicopter.

First responders rescued three hikers who fell into the gorge on Avalanche Lake Trail in Glacier National Park on July 6; the National Park Service and Whitefish Fire Department stabilized the patients—one was airlifted while the other two were transported by ambulance to Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell.

Law enforcement responded to an assault with a weapon in the Willow Drive area and resolved the incident safely without any injuries; deputies remain on scene to execute a search warrant + investigators will continue processing the area.

Flathead County law enforcement responded to an assault with a weapon on Willow Drive — the incident was resolved safely with no injuries, and deputies will remain on site to execute a search warrant.

City Manager Doug Russell, who led Kalispell for 13 years, will leave Aug 20 to become city manager in Lakewood on Aug 25 — councilors will form a sub-committee to recruit his replacement.

The Flathead National Forest Service issued a 20-year special use authorization permit and approved a 2025 operating plan for Holland Lake Lodge in Condon, allowing new owner Eric Jacobsen— a fourth generation Montanan— to run the lodge within its current footprint.

The lodge will host private events while undergoing wastewater repairs that may finish by summer 2027, and Jacobsen must submit a master development plan within five years as locals hope it stays historically unchanged.

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.