Good morning, Kalispell.

On June 14, about 30 children (ages 6 to 12) attended Good Grief Camp at Flathead Lake Bible Camp, where they joined African drumming, nature hikes, and ceremonies to honor lost loved ones and build friendships during a four-day retreat.

Kalispell firefighter Ryan Caterino failed his VO2 max test (a vital hiring measure) in 2024 but trained relentlessly and passed his retest less than a year later.

He now works on B shift at Station 52, fulfilling his lifelong dream.

MontanaSky will merge with Vero Fiber pending regulatory approvals — both companies expect to close the deal soon.

Local customers will continue with the same MontanaSky team and enjoy improved high-speed connectivity across Northwest Montana.

The Murrays' bounce house business now boasts 20+ rentals popular for weekend family events around Kalispell; it began with a Lego castle in their yard and grew after launching a website, and they plan to hire extra help next summer.

Historian Michael Amundson presented a 3D photo collection at the Northwest Montana History Museum that shows 1,800 images taken in 1939–40 by Clyde McCoy (using a dual-photo method for 3D views) capturing a lost era at Glacier National Park (highlighting early shifts from horse to auto travel).