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Kalispell
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofit Bikers Against Bullies is hosting its inaugural Biker Ball fundraiser on Saturday at Moose Lodge (2158 U.S. 2 E) in Evergreen. The event will have raffles, a silent auction, and live music to support local charities. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ The Montana Veterans’ Home will host the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. Community volunteers and students will place wreaths on graves & local veterans and leaders will share remarks as attendees enter through the south entrance. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ Evergreen Fire Rescue is hosting its 15th annual luminaria display on Wednesday, Dec. 24 at dusk starting at Rose Crossing and U.S. 2 and ending at Helena Flats School (memorial luminaries sell for $5 each and are customizable to honor loved ones), with proceeds funding LED light maintenance. Daily Inter Lake
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Flathead County Libraries host winter art exhibits at Kalispell, Bigfork, and Columbia Falls. Bigfork holds a photography reception on Dec. 11 (3-6 p.m.), Kalispell features local artist Tom Roberts and an art workshop on Dec. 15 (4-6 p.m.), and Columbia Falls shows mixed media works by Rocky Hoerner. Daily Inter Lake
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A data entry error left Somers Lakeside School District with a $630,460.15 gap after a tax cut was larger than planned. The board will meet Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at Somers Middle School Commons to review budget changes and set a special tax assessment for February 2026. Flathead Beacon
- ➤ Glacier and Flathead high schools clinched the top two spots in Class AA at a Western Regional Speech and Debate tournament held Dec. 5 and 6 in Kalispell, where 23 teams competed and coaches credited balanced team effort + individual wins for success. Daily Inter Lake
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Glacier National Park will end the vehicle reservation system for personal vehicles in summer 2026 so visitors can enter the park anytime without a reservation. Officials plan to enforce a three-hour parking limit at Logan Pass and adjust shuttle services to manage traffic on busy trails. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ Montana State University and University of Montana are advancing the SMART FIRES project that uses AI, optical sensors, and community surveys to study how prescribed burns affect air quality and guide fire management—gathering over 120 participants from nine local institutions in a $20 million NSF-funded effort. Daily Inter Lake
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Department of Transportation and Sletten Construction crews are building a new 706-foot bridge on Highway 82 near Bigfork to widen lanes and add shoulders for growing traffic. The multi-phase project will finish in spring or summer 2027 along the Flathead River. KPAX
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Several local real estate listings close to $500k are offering a range of options today. Buyers can view a four bedroom home in Bigfork with rental potential, a two bedroom residence near Parkline Trail in Kalispell, and a one bedroom cabin near Little Bitterroot Lake in Marion (each featuring unique upgrades). Flathead Beacon
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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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