Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of August.
Good morning, Kalispell.
🎓 Education
Charlotte Housel was named the new chief development officer at Flathead Valley Community College Foundation this summer to lead fundraising efforts that support scholarships and facility expansions.
She aims to help keep the college growing by building on a strong donor base and plans to expand the *Trades Institute*.
🌲 Environment
Dozens of additional firefighters arrived on Sunday to contain a wildfire spanning 1318 acres west of Olney that forced residents to evacuate — crews built an anchor point as air quality worsened to very unhealthy levels in parts of the Flathead Valley.
🏥 Health
Local families face longer wait times and fewer specialist appointments as recent Medicaid adjustments and federal funding cuts under H.R.1 leave rural clinics strained—residents in Kalispell and Bigfork worry over reduced access to vital healthcare services.
🎉 Kalispell Events
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PRCA Rodeo Montana
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Flathead County Fairgrounds — Tickets starting at $89 — Experience the thrill of professional rodeo action in Kalispell.
🏠 Kalispell Real Estate
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