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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Grumman AA-5 carrying two Washington cousins crashed near West Glacier on July 26 when it hit trees during takeoff from a remote airstrip—killing 69-year-old Dwight Steffanson from College Place and 68-year-old Thomas Gladden from Otis Orchards. Daily Inter Lake
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Darrin Turner, 60, from Ohio died in a vehicle fire that broke out at the Homewood Suites Hotel in Kalispell at 9:17 p.m. on August 18—police are still investigating the incident and have found no evidence of foul play. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalispell City Council approved a $179.9 million budget for fiscal 2026 on Monday, lowering the previous spending plan and adjusting mill levies to support emergency services—this move came after city manager Doug Russell’s departure and amid criticism of state law changes. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ On Aug.20, Glacier National Park superintendent Dave Roemer showed recent repairs on the Going-to-the-Sun Road and utility systems at the Western Caucus Foundation summer policy meeting—he said more projects are planned if Congress keeps funding the park through the Great American Outdoors Act. Lawmakers like Rep. Ryan Zinke stressed the need for ongoing federal support to fix aging park infrastructure. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ The Flathead County Commission approved a preliminary plat request for the proposed resort on 1,700 acres near Lakeside, which will feature 359 residential lots and a golf course. The decision came after public comment and the project is backed by Discovery Land Company—known for its private resorts. KPAX
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Public health officials in Montana are getting ready for a possible measles outbreak as students return to school — after 31 cases and two hospitalizations were reported, mainly in Gallatin and Flathead counties. They urge schools and families to confirm vaccination status to slow the spread of the highly contagious virus. Daily Inter Lake
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Flathead County commissioners unanimously approved the 1,700-acre Flathead Lake Club project on Thursday in Lakeside west of U.S. 93—this upscale resort will feature two golf courses, a fitness center, spa, restaurants and 359 residential lots with over 30 conditions to meet. Local critics warned the development will increase traffic and strain water quality while supporters expect it to bring seasonal and year-round jobs—completion is anticipated in March 2028. Daily Inter Lake
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