Good morning, Kalispell.

The Whitefish Education Foundation launched its Make Music Resonate campaign to raise $400,000 for replacing instruments for over 500 students; it has raised more than half the goal and will host an event at Wasabi Sushi Bar on Monday, Dec.

8 — urging community support.

The Flathead Avalanche Center launches daily avalanche forecasts starting this week at 7 a.m. using field reports, weather data, and public observations to help backcountry users stay safe amid widespread weekend snow — forecaster Cam Johnson says updates cover areas from Whitefish to Glacier National Park.

Providers at Logan Health filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board Thursday (Dec.

5) to unionize due to high patient loads and staffing shortages at several Flathead Valley clinics. Administrators also announced plans to hire 10 full-time support staff by Jan. 15, 2026.

Nearly 60 primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at Logan Health clinics in Northwest Montana filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists.

Logan Health committed to hiring extra staff by Jan. 15 to address staffing concerns.

A new snowball cookie recipe was published on Friday, Dec.

5 for Kalispell families to try a sweet holiday treat. The recipe details easy steps, a crisp exterior with a soft center, and coconut frosting that adds a tropical twist.

The general deer and elk hunting season ended last weekend with check stations reporting 1,009 white-tailed deer and modest shifts in mule deer and elk harvests.

Hunters will have additional winter opportunities, including Montana’s Muzzleloader Heritage season (Dec. 13-21).

Handel's Messiah

3-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Ticket required — Experience the timeless beauty of Handel’s Messiah performed by the Glacier Symphony Orchestra and Chorale.

Elegant Holiday Dinner Experience

5-9 p.m. — Arts & Technology Building — $225 per person — Celebrate the season with an exquisite à la carte dinner showcasing culinary student artistry.

The Nutcracker Performance

2:00 – 3:30 PM — McClaren Hall, Wachholz College Center — Get Tickets — Experience the magic of live orchestral music with the Glacier Symphony Orchestra and the San Diego Ballet Company.

Christmas Celebration with Wai Mizutani

7-9 p.m. — McClaren Hall, Wachholz College Center — Check for entry fees — Celebrate the Christmas season with music and dance performances from Wai Mizutani and local talents.

New Year's Eve Dueling Pianos

6:30 PM - 12:30 AM — Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell — Dinner included — Experience an interactive night of music where two pianists compete and collaborate for your requests while you celebrate the New Year.

Southern Spain

Join us for an incredible journey to Southern Spain! Featuring 8 nights in a resort on the Mediterranean!