Good Day
Kalispell
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters from Bigfork Firefighters IAFF L-5289 freed a young deer (Bambi) trapped in a neighborhood gate, carefully removing the locking mechanism to rescue the animal and reassure locals. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Glacier National Park is seeking a Community and Youth Outreach Intern for the 2026 season (starting April 20) to manage volunteer programs and support community events including the Northwest Montana Fair. The paid position offers $1,050 per week (with possible housing stipend) and applications are due by February 9. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Dream Adaptive Recreation in Kalispell secured a $50K grant from Flathead Electric Cooperative to build a permanent, accessible educational space at its planned site at Whitefish Mountain Resort — the facility is set to open in spring 2027. The program offers year-round outdoor activities for people with disabilities. MontanaRightNow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Flathead County schools saw a 2% drop in enrollment this year — 333 fewer students in public districts than last year. A few districts reported small gains and plan future actions as education leaders prepare for state funding reviews based on current numbers. Flathead Beacon
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for northwest Montana as an atmospheric river brings heavy rain in valleys and wet snow to mountains through Friday — gusts up to 60 mph and rapid runoff may stress local rivers. Flathead Beacon
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A developer secured $8.3M to build a new workforce housing complex along Parkline Trail in Kalispell. The project will meet local housing needs and is expected to break ground soon. Daily Inter Lake
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Southern Spain
Join us for an incredible journey to Southern Spain! Featuring 8 nights in a resort on the Mediterranean!
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