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The Western News
Kids Day at Libby Dam a look into the natural world
The Libby Dam recently hosted its annual Kids Day at the Souse Gulch Visitor Center. Interns shared a variety of information and activities with elementary school age kids about the natural world as well as the wildlife that lives in Northwest Montana. Libby Dam Visitor Center Park Ranger Susan James said the event was not only a way to teach about nature, but a capstone project for the interns who worked at the dam this summer. "It was a great summer and we had fantastic employees," James said. "The kids day was a great way for the interns to interact with kids and adults while sharing interesting and important facts." Nearly 120 people attended the event. James explained that each summer, Libby Dam provides a limited number of internships for local high school graduates and college students to learn about and assist with a variety of seasonal tasks including maintaining clean and safe conditions in the recreation areas, staffing the Visitor Center, assisting with the tour program, seasonal wildlife surveys and more. "Through this program, the Libby Dam Natural Resources team hopes to raise awareness of career opportunities with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other land management and
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Small Town Girl Coffee fundraiser benefits Lake County Search and Rescue
Small Town Girl Coffee in Polson will donate tips to Lake County Search and Rescue Saturday, August 8, with drinks half off from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bigfork Eagle
PHOTOS: Bigfork Festival of the Arts
The 48th anniversary of the Bigfork Festival of the Arts. An artist in front of a couple of her pieces at the Bigfork Festival of the Arts. Steve Michell Shoppers admiring the wares of a vendor at the Bigfork Festival of the Arts. Steve Michell The Bigfork Festival of the Arts had visitors of all ages, including this little cutie. Steve Michell The Bigfork Festival of the Arts provided top quality live music that could be heard all over town. Steve Michell The Bigfork Festival of the Arts provided top quality live music that could be heard all over town. Steve Michell A smiling face in a food truck greets customers at the Bigfork Festival of the Arts. Steve Michell A young shopper learns about boomerang's from a vendor at the Bigfork Festival of the Arts. Steve Mitchell Wood carvers bear keeping watch for customers at the Bigfork Festival of the Arts. Steve Mitchell
NBCMontana
Low huckleberry crop leads to earlier-than-usual rise in bear conflicts across NW Montana
KALISPELL, Mont. — A below-average huckleberry crop this year is contributing to more bear activity in Northwest Montana. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Kalispell says they’ve been responding to an unusually high number of bear conflict calls. FWP says huckleberries are an important natural food source for...
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Anne Frank traveling exhibition coming to Kalispell later this month
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Wanda Hollensteiner Art Gallery at Wachholz College Center on the Flathead Valley Community College campus will host the traveling exhibition “Anne Frank: A History for Today” from Aug. 24 through Sept. 14. Recommended for visitors ages 12 and older, the exhibit explores the...
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Richwine's Burgerville in Polson sold after 64 years as community landmark
Whitefish Pilot
Garden tour sprouts new ideas throughout the state
The Flathead Valley was full of green thumbs from around the state last week as The Montana Nursery and Landscape Association annual tour of nurseries, greenhouses and private landscapes came to town. The organization chooses a different location annually for the tour and this year, chose the Flathead Valley. Participants enjoyed the full-day, hands-on field trip as they explored top-tier nurseries, innovative greenhouses and cutting-edge landscape sites. Whitefish landscape design company Forestoration works to bring more native plants to local landscapes. It offered tours of two residential landscapes that involve native revegetation, pollinator habitat, biodiversity and the role thoughtful landscape design plays in creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. "Friday’s tour was a success, bringing landscape and nursery professionals together from all over Montana," Shiva Solaimanian, landscape designer with Forestoration said. "We enjoyed sharing experiences and knowledge with fellow “plant people” while showcasing a variety of materials, design and installation methods, and plants, both native and non-native." Solaimanian said she hopes to join the tour when it visits other towns in the future and gave a shout out to the clients who allowed the tour to visit their properties. The Center for Native Plants offered visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the
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Small Town Girl Coffee fundraiser benefits Lake County Search and Rescue
Whitefish Pilot
'The Music of Heart: A Tribute Concert' upcoming in Whitefish
Merie Productions, in collaboration with The Whitefish Theatre Company, presents "The Music of Heart: A Tribute Concert" for three performances on Aug. 14, 15, and 16 at 8 p.m. at the O'Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. Celebrating one of rock's most groundbreaking and influential bands, this event pays tribute to the powerhouse music of Heart, featuring an evening of soaring vocals, blistering guitar work, and the timeless songs that made Ann and Nancy Wilson rock legends. This is the final instalment of the fourth annual Whitefish Summer Concert Series. From arena favorites like "Barracuda," "Crazy on You," "Magic Man," and "Alone," to beloved ballads including "These Dreams" and "What About Love," audiences will experience the music that defined generations of rock fans. Combining electrifying performances with faithful recreations of Heart's signature sound, this tribute concert captures the band's unmistakable blend of hard rock, folk influences and emotionally charged storytelling. "The Voice" finalist Brook Wood stars alongside acclaimed New York City vocalist Lauren Wright. Wood has captivated audiences nationwide with her commanding rock vocals and dynamic stage presence, while Wright's versatile voice and extensive performance career have made her a sought-after vocalist on stages across the country. Tickets are $40 with reserved
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Glacier airport finishes runway work after four weeks in Kalispell
KALISPELL, Mont. — Glacier Park International Airport announced it finished a major runway rehabilitation project after four weeks of construction in July. Airport leaders said the work replaced more than 30 acres of runway pavement and upgraded lighting, communications, drainage, taxiway connections and other airfield systems. "LHC ran a tight operation from start to finish. Coordinating that many people and that much equipment without missing a beat is no small thing," said Rob Ratkowski, GPIA director. According to the airport, LHC, Inc. led a crew of more than 100 workers around the clock during four weekly construction windows. The airport reported the team logged more than 25,000 hours of labor and reopened the primary runway on or ahead of schedule each Friday morning. Airport staff said months of planning helped limit weather delays. They reviewed more than 20 years of weather data before choosing July for paving work and reported that only four of the project’s 352 runway closure hours were lost to rain. "Part of the reason this project was delivered on schedule is that the trends we saw in the weather data held true and that allowed our team to execute it exactly as designed," said Rob Ratkowski,
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Kalispell Farmers Market on August 15, 2026
The Kalispell Farmers Market offers the freshest produce grown in the Flathead Valley and an array of locally made goods. Every Saturday during the summer and fall from 9 am to 12:30 pm, local farmers sell everything from meat and eggs, fruits and vegetables, to baked goods, native plants and trees. Shop for handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, paintings, and many more creations by the region’s talented artisans.
takingthekids.com
This Old-Fashioned Montana Diner Has Bison Burgers That People Make Road Trips To Experience
How far would you drive for a really good burger? In Montana, people happily add extra miles to the trip for one made with bison and served inside an old-fashioned diner that feels refreshingly familiar. You know the type of place. The menu keeps things simple, the welcome feels genuine,...
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Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
LIVINGSTON, Mont. (AP) — Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought. Lower water levels mean rivers can heat more rapidly.
Fairfield Sun Times
Glacier airport finishes runway work after four weeks in Kalispell
KALISPELL, Mont. — Glacier Park International Airport announced it finished a major runway rehabilitation project after four weeks of construction in July. Airport leaders said the work replaced more than 30 acres of runway pavement and upgraded lighting, communications, drainage, taxiway connections and other airfield systems. "LHC ran a...
The Western News
Kootenai Outdoor Adventure Program overcomes obstacles for summer fun
Every outing with the Kootenai Outdoor Adventure Program is a special one, but the students of the 2026 summer edition have memories that few others have experienced. The winter storms that left countless trees on the ground and a washed-out road made some of the group’s endeavors more challenging than usual. Nearly four dozen students from grades five through eight and their high school mentors spent time overcoming blowdowns as well as a fishless lake. “The program coordinates with the Forest Service for hydrology, forestry and sometimes Leave No Trace,” KOAP leader Bill Moe said. “We also connected with FWP for fishing at the Troy Pond this year. Moe joked that Libby Elementary School secretary Helen Robinson has an old fire lookout named after her. “It stands close to Canada and Lake Geneva, which happened to be fishless this year, but the views made up for it!” Moe said. Robinson Mountain Lookout sits at 7,404 feet above sea level. Built nearly 100 years ago, the former fire lookout was built in 1929 and abandoned in 1948. It was restored in 1983 by the Kootenai National Forest and is available for rent. “We saw a lot of big slabs of quartz