Good morning, Kalispell.

Carol Sullivan from Kalispell wrote her memoir after taking a course and then flew to Peru this spring to join the reality TV writing competition Write or Flight—she competed against writers from several countries and now awaits the fall release of the show.

Sister Judy Lund was honored at a surprise assembly at St. Matthew’s School on Sept.

5 as the school celebrated her 90th birthday and her 70th and final year teaching—33 of which were spent here. She will retire at the end of the school year and plans to return to Wisconsin to join a retirement center for Dominican nuns.

Kalispell City Council will meet today at 7 p.m. to discuss rescinding a city code that requires city managers to live in town as they search for Doug Russell’s successor—interim city manager Jarod Nygren now holds the role while councilors also review the salary range, the nonprofit’s request for the Central School building, and switching ambulance billing to a third party. This meeting comes as the council evaluates several issues to improve city operations.

Montana began its mobile ID rollout on Aug.

19 so residents can add a digital driver’s license to their phones for secure verification—users can show proof of age and identity while protecting personal data. Representative Braxton Mitchell, who sponsored the 2023 bill, said the encrypted IDs are harder to fake than plastic versions.

America's Diamond - Neil Diamond Tribute

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — $38.50 to $71.50 — Celebrate iconic hits from Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand with stellar performances by Jay White and Sharon Owens.

Whose Live Anyway?

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — All ages welcome — Experience a night of hilarious improvised comedy and song driven by audience suggestions.

Pinky and the Floyd: 50th Anniversary of 'Wish You Were Here'

7:30-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Tickets required — Celebrate the poignant 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's timeless album with heartfelt performances honoring their legacy.

Iron Legion Fitness Expo

9 AM – 3 PM — Flathead County Fairgrounds — Entry fee varies — Energize yourself at Montana's fastest growing fitness expo with competitions, vendor showcases, and health challenges.