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Local Events - Unleash Your Summer Spirit with Workshops, Music, and More in Northwest Montana

Join us this week as we dive into vibrant summer events in Northwest Montana! Explore FVCC's Maker Space workshops, enjoy live music, classic films, and more. Celebrate local professionals at the 20 Under 40 Winners' Ceremony, and catch performances by Judy Collins and Los Lobos. Get ready for a summer of creativity, community, and fun!

A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/

July 22, 2024

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May Events in Montana: Concerts, Festivals, Mother's Day Fun & More!

Ready to kick off summer in Northwest Montana? This episode covers the best local events happening in May — from live music at Happy’s Inn and concerts with The Lowdown Drifters and Ned LeDoux, to epic film festivals in Whitefish, Mother's Day celebrations in Kalispell, and foodie fun with Whitefish Restaurant Week! Plus, snag your spot at the Daily Inter Lake's exclusive Press Play concert with the Jamie Wyman Duo at https://flatheadtickets.com/ Watch or listen to our full interview with her on our Press Play podcast.

Learn more about our featured business in this episode - Happy's Inn in Libby! Visit https://happysinn.com/ for their full summer concert line up and make a plan to rock out because if this summer's lineup is anything like last year's, these concerts will sell out!

For more information on all other events mentioned in this episode, please visit https://dailyinterlake.com/events.

A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell or learn more at lorensauto.com.

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April 28, 2025

Gianforte’s Fiscal Vision, Nuisance Ordinances & Youth Justice Reform gets National Spotlight

This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman covers the top stories shaping Northwest Montana. Governor Greg Gianforte makes a stop in Kalispell to promote his 2025 fiscal agenda, including property tax relief and teacher pay raises, despite ongoing legislative gridlock. Kalispell City Council passes new ordinances cracking down on junk vehicles and community decay, sparking debate over government reach. Plus, Flathead County’s School Justice Partnership earns national recognition for its innovative approach to juvenile justice. With a 90% success rate, the program is changing lives and setting a statewide precedent for restorative youth practices.

Read more from this week’s stories:
Gianforte presses Legislature to pass property tax relief bills during Kalispell visit
Kalispell City Council votes to amend nuisance ordinances
Flathead restorative youth justice program gains national spotlight

Read more local and state coverage:
‘Personhood’ for embryos fails, other abortion bills head to governor’s desk
Students strike a chord at the 2025 District Music Festival
Welfare check leads to barricade situation in U.S. 2 hotel

A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell or learn more at lorensauto.com.

April 26, 2025

Montana Murder Verdict, Tribal Tariff Lawsuit & Strong Snowpack Outlook

This week on the News Now podcast, we break down a Flathead County murder trial verdict, a landmark tribal lawsuit against federal tariffs at the U.S.-Canada border, and promising updates on Montana's spring snowpack. Stay informed with the latest top stories from northwest Montana, reported by the Daily Inter Lake — the state's largest independent newsroom.

Read more of this week’s stories:
Jackson acquitted of killing mom, guilty of murdering her boyfriend 
Blackfeet tribal members sue feds over Canada tariffs 
Wet March delivers needed boost to Northwest Montana snowpack 

Read more local and state coverage:
Cuts to federal humanities funds hit the Flathead Valley 
Potential buyers seek permit to operate historic Holland Lake Lodge 
Judge Dan Wilson launches new bid for Montana Supreme Court seat 
Interior Department staff, including those at national parks, offered buyouts and early retirement 

A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com.

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April 14, 2025

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thanks to our sponsor Lauren Auto Repair at 1309 US Highway 2 in Callis spell most consistently rated five-star shop serving the Callis spell area visit Lauren auto.com [Music] la.com summer in Northwest Montana is for soaking up Community dancing Barefoot exploring a new hobby and digging into a local market we've got all that for you and more in this week's local events podcast by the daily Interlake let's find your next best time for dabblers or serious makers the summer workshops in the maker space at the Flathead Valley Community College are just too good to pass up this week you can learn how to mend or alter your clothes practice on the 3D resin printer create custom candles fashion a junk journal or learn how to make paper located in the brassard family library on the fbcc campus a small donation and a reservation give you access to the maker space and instructor as you learn a new skill workshops in the maker space continue through mid August and summer is an excellent time to take advantage of this great community resource the Kurt Springer Trio serenades The Big Fork Monday Market at the riverv viiew bar from 5: to 8:00 p.m. on Monday July 22nd enjoy this great outdoor venue while sipping Artisan cocktails noshing on goodies from a local food truck and shopping the wees of local vendors a perfect way to keep the weekend alive after a Monday at work Tuesday July 23rd has local favorite Archer Town performing a cal Spell's picnic in the park for another dance your shoes off summer experience Archer toown has made multiple appearances at Under The Big Sky Festival including last weekend that does not stop them from rocking the Gazebo and Cal Spell's Depot par Park bring a blanket and the whole family for the 600 p.m. performance the Northwest Montana history museum is host to their monthly movie Night at the Museum on Tuesday July 23rd at 700 p.m. get a dose of your favorite mid 20th century pinup with Betty grael Marilyn Monroe and Lauren ball in the screw ball comedy how to Marry a Millionaire admission and popcorn are free and beverages are available for purchase donations are encouraged to keep these vintage films rolling celebrate Flathead Valley's best and brightest young professionals during the annual 20 under 40 winner ceremony on Thursday July 24th at 5:30 p.m. it's sure to be a lovely and inspiring evening at the historic summers's Mansion try my favorite barbecue from knucklehead barbecue and a cash bar from Andy's craft house keep an eye on the daily interl and our social media channels to learn more about the select 20 under 40 the WTS College Center is host to three outstanding performances this week starting off with legendary Grammy Award winner Judy Collins on Wednesday July 24th concert goers are sure to enjoy stylings from her 50 album body of work and the special performance transporting me back to the salad days of the early '90s is Toad the Wet Sprocket on Thursday July 25th come walk on the ocean with me as we sway to their great alt rock hits and on their way to the red ants pants Festival Lo Loos stops by Callis Bell for their 50th anniversary tour on Friday July 26th I never get tired of hearing their version of labomba these genre bending Sho rockers will knock your socks off thanks to the team at the W Colts College Center for bringing such diverse and excellent talent to the Flathead Valley We Belong Together the Conrad mansion in spell presents their annual historic clothing tour the last Thursday of each month through September at 5:30 p.m. join fashion historian and textile curator Teresa nson as she guides you through a remarkable Victorian garment collection fashion tells a story of the time period and also of the Conrad family who moved into the mansion in 1895 were blast out of the Victorian era and into the space age at the flat P County Library in cisel on Friday July 26th at 11:15 a.m. as Jared bales of NASA's John F Kennedy Space Center in Florida leads a mission to inspire and shoot for the moon learn about NASA their scientific missions and build your own rocket head out on a mesmerizing Journey Through the Timeless hits of Elton John and Billy Joel as the white fish Theater Company presents piano man this performance showcases musicians Craig Meyer and Ross Bridgeman for three weekend performances at the oanes cultural arts center in Whitefish as part of the Whitefish summer concert series these talents will be supported by a live band of local musicians pson celebrates its annual Flathead cherry Festival on Saturday July 27th and Sunday July 28th there's something for everyone at this Beloved Community f fful get creative during the sidewalk chalk competition or sticky during the Cherry spinning contest browse local artists and vendors Savor treats from food trucks and stomp your feet to live music learn about living in Bear Country from bear management experts at the Swan Valley bear Fair stop into the Swan River Community Hall in Bigfork on Saturday July 27th from noon to 400 p.m. to practice with bears spray don't worry it's not loaded and learn how to prevent human bear conflicts Columbia Falls is the place to be on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Columbia Falls Farmers Market this week is Bike Week bring your bike for free repairs from Glacier Cyclery and Nordic shop for handmade jewelry and soap pottery and fresh eggs and veggies I'm excited to try the fresh flash baked pizza from Valentine's pizza and yes you can have pizza for breakfast with their special breakfast pie thanks for tuning in to the daily interlinks local events podcast I'm your host Melissa Wells bringing you all the best things to do in Northwest Montana you can find all these events and more Linked In Our description as well as on daily.com event where you can add your event for free thanks for tuning in see you out there thanks to our sponsor Lauren Auto Repair at 1309 US Highway 2 in Callis spell most consistently rated five-star shop serving the Callis Bell area visit Lauren auto.com lauren.com