Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
Good morning, Kalispell.
Eighty-six Flathead Valley nonprofits will join Whitefish Community Foundation's Great Fish Community Challenge from Aug.
12 to Sept. 12, marking its largest participation in 11 years. The campaign will launch with a party at Glacier Bank Park at 5 p.m. on Aug. 12 and will offer a match on the first $25,000 raised by each nonprofit.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday that a 58-year-old man, James Ventura Dominguez from Cheyenne, went missing after his specialized non-motorized row boat capsized on Flathead Lake near Rocky Point at 9 a.m.—search and rescue efforts continue despite high winds and rough water.
Montana Fish, Wildlife (FWP) confirmed that a non-native brown trout was caught in the Flathead River upstream of a fishing access site near Evergreen (which could harm native bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout) and asked anglers to kill and report any such fish.
FWP will use environmental DNA sampling along the river to help track the spread of brown trout.
Flathead County approved an agreement with the state to run a new 90-bed prerelease center at 1150 E.
Oregon St in Evergreen that will help offenders reintegrate into the community. The state hired Jim Sanderson as operations manager on Monday and will begin admitting residents in October, with county and state meeting every three months (to review recidivism rates, placement data, and community impact).
Donors, caregivers and hospital administrators broke ground on Tuesday on a new rural health clinic behind St. Joseph’s in Polson that will have 26 exam rooms—hosting seven primary care physicians, five behavioral health providers and four visiting specialists from Providence St. Patrick’s in Missoula. The project is part of a three phase plan to boost local healthcare by doubling access for up to 7,000 patients yearly while adding three new primary care providers soon.
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.
Northern Rockies Chapter Banquet
5-10 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell — Community event — Celebrate conservation efforts and enjoy networking with local enthusiasts.
Huckleberry Days Festival
10 a.m. — Depot Park — Free admission — Celebrate Montana's native huckleberry with arts, crafts, and delicious gelato treats.
WCC Film Series: Heaven’s Gate
7-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Discounts available on tickets — Experience Montana's cinematic gems with a focus on films made in the Big Sky State.
Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo
7:30 p.m. — Flathead County Fairgrounds — VIP tickets available — Experience thrilling rodeo action and community spirit with premium seating options.
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