Good morning, Kalispell.

Eighty-nine nonprofits will join the Great Fish Community Challenge from Aug 11 to Sept 11 — the highest number in its 12-year history; the event begins with a free launch party at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 5 p.m. and offers food and a $1,000 raffle.

Flathead Electric Cooperative is upgrading its system this summer by replacing transformers, installing underground feeders and reconductoring power lines plus planning substation and transmission improvements in Kalispell, Whitefish, Bigfork, Lakeside and Hungry Horse to boost reliability and support growth.

Montana State University is hosting a listening session at the Flathead County Library in Kalispell at 9 a.m. on July 29 where community members can share ideas to guide the new strategic plan & a planning team will use this input before presenting the final plan on Nov.

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Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. has agreed to pay $57.6M plus an additional $1.8M in response costs to clean up its former smelter site in Columbia Falls under a proposed EPA consent decree that is subject to a 30-day comment period.

After warm winter windstorms, federal and state forest managers plan salvage sales across over 1,200 acres from Flathead to Idaho forests this summer, while Kootenai reviews additional windthrow events to remove dead timber and reduce wildfire risks + pest outbreaks.

Union leaders met Tuesday at Logan Health Glacier Conference Center to support family doctor Dr. Ruben Hipolito after Logan Health said his contract will end in September.

The union questioned the renewal decision based on patient satisfaction and noted nearly 2,000 locals trust him for primary care.

Kalispell Pet Fest

10 AM – 3 PM — Flathead County Fairgrounds — Free entry with a pet food donation — Celebrate pets with games, adoptions, and educational exhibits.

NW Montana Cars and Coffee

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Krispy Kreme — Free entry — Cruise in for a morning of coffee and classic cars in Kalispell every Sunday from May to September.

Waylon Wyatt & Cole Chaney Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the kickoff of Under the Big Sky Festival with live music from Waylon Wyatt and Cole Chaney.

Marcus King Band Concert

Official Under the Big Sky After Party — Evening — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticket info available — Experience the electrifying Marcus King Band live in Kalispell.

Charles Wesley Godwin and Coleman Jennings Concert

6:00 – 9:30 PM — Majestic Valley Arena — Cost TBA — Experience the sounds of Charles Wesley Godwin and Coleman Jennings under the Big Sky.

NWMT Cars and Coffee at Kalispell Krispy Kreme

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Krispy Kreme — Free entry — Cruise in for coffee and classic cars every Sunday morning in the summer.

Sara Evans Concert

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience the enchanting sounds of Sara Evans in a beautiful venue.

Midland Concert

6-9 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Presale tickets available — Enjoy a classic country vibe from the Texas trio Midland in an outdoor show.