Saturday, July 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 9 a 42-year-old Utah climber, Brian Astle, fell to his death while descending an off-trail route on the west face of Mount Gould in Glacier National Park—officials recovered his body at 10 a.m. the next morning and began an investigation. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ Brian Astle—42-year-old climber from Provo, Utah—fell to his death on Wednesday, July 9, around 5:54 p.m. while descending a steep off-trail route on the west face of Mount Gould in Glacier National Park; rescue crews recovered his body Thursday morning as officials continue their investigation. Flathead Beacon
- ➤ Brian Astle, a 42-year-old man from Provo, died after falling down a steep off-trail route from Mount Gould at Glacier National Park on Wednesday & his body was recovered Thursday morning. KPAX
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Eric Jacobson received formal approval from the U.S. Forest Service to run Holland Lake Lodge after his permit was issued last week — he now plans to repair a leaking wastewater lagoon and submit a detailed plan, though the lodge, closed since 2023, may host only limited events until full repairs are completed. Daily Inter Lake
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The federal government seized a former bitcoin mining facility at Columbia Heights on 530 Berne Road after court documents revealed the site was part of an alleged Ponzi scheme by VBit Technologies—federal filings show the company sold far more mining packages than it could support and misled many investors. Daily Inter Lake
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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.
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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.
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Northern Rockies Chapter Banquet
5-10 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell — Community event — Celebrate conservation efforts and enjoy networking with local enthusiasts.
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Huckleberry Days Festival
10 a.m. — Depot Park — Free admission — Celebrate Montana's native huckleberry with arts, crafts, and delicious gelato treats.
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