Good morning, Kalispell.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!