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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jeffrey Serio has been charged with Deliberate Homicide after fatally striking a pedestrian on Birch Grove Road on August 19—he will be arraigned on August 28 in Flathead County District Court. KPAX
- ➤ Authorities are investigating a homicide after a pedestrian was struck near Kalispell, a car fire left one person dead, and a missing boater’s body was recovered from Flathead Lake—while U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz outlined plans for timber and wildfire management at a Whitefish summit. Daily Inter Lake
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marine archaeologist Calvin Mires returns to Bigfork to update the community on the underwater findings from Flathead Lake during a week of educational events. The events, including a youth workshop, media day, lecture, and pop-up exhibit, will occur from Aug. 26 to Aug. 30 at the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center — providing locals with insights into the region's history. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ Creston School will welcome students as principal Cheryl Peterson begins her role and celebrates her birthday on Aug. 27 while new clerk Gina McWilliam steps in to support staff. Teachers returned on Aug. 22 for professional development (families can meet teachers at an open house on Aug. 25 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.). Flathead Beacon
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Glacier National Park reports that Logan Pass is experiencing low water levels as a result of high visitor consumption, and visitors may face temporary bathroom closures from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.—a measure taken as the park will turn off water on September 7 to conserve supply. KPAX
- ➤ The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a plan to purchase a 52,930-acre easement in the Cabinet Mountains as the final phase of the Montana Great Outdoors Conservation Easement project, which gives the state rights to manage the land for wildlife and outdoor recreation. The Montana Land Board will vote on the deal before year’s end — Green Diamond will keep its timber rights and maintain public access. Daily Inter Lake
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lakeside Water and Sewer Board voted on Thursday to raise sewer rates by 61.7% so that the new monthly fee is $78.62 and noncompliant users will pay $109 starting in September—officials said this increase will pay for work on the old wastewater system. Board members added that past 5% annual increases no longer met the system’s demands—low turnout at public meetings led them to take this larger step. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ Lakeside County Water and Sewer District board approved a resolution on Thursday to raise sewer fees by an average of $30 per month for ratepayers starting in September to help fund an expanded sewage treatment system north of Flathead Lake. Some local residents have already voiced concerns about the increased costs—calling for clearer data on the new charges. Flathead Beacon
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