The holidays are here, and Flathead Valley is buzzing with festive fun! There's something for everyone from the Whitefish Turkey Trot and community dinners to the 36th annual Nutcracker production in Bigfork. Don’t miss Season of Soul 3.0 in Whitefish, local pie auctions, and live music from amazing talents like John Dunnigan, Wild Wind, and Denim Gold. Whether you’re hosting guests or looking to get out of the house, tune in for a full rundown of events that make this season merry and bright!

Find all events at dailyinterlake.com/events, and here's the list of events mentioned in this episode:
Amazing Place Music Presents Season of Soul 3.0
Flathead Festival of Lights
Pie Auction with Land to Hand MT
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The Northwest Ballet Company's 36th "NUTCRACKER"
Whitefish Turkey Trot
Live Acoustic Jazz with Joe Procita
Joe Zambrano "Cup O' Joe"
John Dunnigan
Michelle Rivers & Hannah King
Wild Wind
Andrew Sweeney
Christiane Hinterman
Tomara 

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The Flathead Food Bank is preparing to distribute 750 Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 22 and 600 Christmas meals on Dec. 20, but it takes a village to make it happen. In reporter Taylor Inman's interview with Director Chris Sidmore, he shares the immense effort of staff, volunteers, and community partners to support families in need. From a $20,000 donation by Kalispell Auto Group to fund food programs for local kids, to $85,000 and countless volunteer hours from Applied Materials, the generosity of this community is inspiring.

Learn more about how you can help at https://flatheadfoodbank.org/

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Read more from this week’s stories:  

Four Flathead Valley veterans receive award from Gianforte | Daily Inter Lake 

Flathead Warming Center supporters take to the streets to show solidarity with homeless population | Daily Inter Lake 

Another Montana elk tests positive for CWD | Daily Inter Lake 

Read more local and state coverage:  

Shelter WF housing design competition showcases fresh ideas | Daily Inter Lake 

Timed ticketed entry for Glacier National Park next summer brings mixed reactions | Daily Inter Lake 

Columbia Falls takes top spot at speech and debate tournament | Daily Inter Lake 

Students put finishing touches on mural for Libby's Peace Officer Park | Daily Inter Lake 

Civil rights investigation into Kalispell Public Schools involves softball schedules, district officials say | Daily Inter Lake 

Kalispell's Matt Regier elected Senate president | Daily Inter Lake 

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November in Montana means more than chilly mornings and snowy peaks; it’s a season full of community celebrations, cozy gatherings, and festive shopping events. From the upcoming Season of Soul concert in Whitefish to Ladies Nights out in Columbia Falls and Whitefish, we cover the best local happenings. We’ll highlight holiday markets, the Fair Trade Gift Festival, Warren Miller’s latest ski film, and even a book festival featuring Montana authors. 

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In this episode, we dive into the top stories shaping northwest Montana. We cover the latest election results, including significant wins in Flathead Valley and the passage of a historic constitutional amendment on abortion rights. Then, we switch gears to a dramatic police chase through Kalispell that ended in an arrest, giving insight into how law enforcement worked together to bring it to a safe close.

Read more from this week’s show:
GOP dominates Flathead races; two Democrats headed to Legislature
Police chase through Kalispell ends with arrest
Montanans back abortion amendment, nix election reform initiatives

Read more state and local coverage:
Brodehl retains seat as county commissioner
Republican Tim Sheehy defeats Jon Tester for Senate seat
Flathead County voters cited abortion, economy and immigration as top concerns
Gov. Gianforte wins a second term over challenger Ryan Busse
Zinke wins reelection, again defeating Tranel

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On this week’s episode of News Now, reporter Taylor Inman brings you the latest headlines across Northwest Montana. We’re covering a bird flu case discovered in a backyard poultry flock in Flathead County, an inside look at the contract for Holland Lake Lodge’s sale, and the Kalispell City Council’s decision to abandon controversial legislation to limit downtown cruising. Get in-depth reporting and expert insights on the stories that matter most to our communities. 

Don’t forget election day is November 5! Read local candidate profiles and election coverage at dailyinterlake.com/news/local-elections/ 

Read more from this week’s stories: 
Bird flu found in backyard flock in Flathead County
Kalispell City Council abandons legislation limiting downtown cruising
Contract in place for Holland Lake Lodge sale

Read more local and state coverage:
Troy seeks new mayor after abrupt resignation
Plane that crashed into Hungry Horse Reservoir last year ran out of gas
Fish and Wildlife Commission issues proposed wolf trapping season regulations
Driven by learning: Flathead High School automotive program navigates into 75th year
Federal judge hears arguments over allowing the Flathead Warming Center to open this winter
Glacier Park International Airport expansion project gets another infusion of federal money
In response to CWD discovery, white-tailed deer licenses increased for Flathead Valley

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Get ready for a wild week of spooky fun and legendary music! From Kalispell’s first Pumpkin Stroll to a haunted trivia night at the Gunsight Saloon, we’re diving into all the Halloween thrills the Flathead Valley has to offer. But the real treat is coming November 1st with Wylie Gustafson of Wylie and the Wild West headlining our Press Play concert series. Enjoy an exclusive night of yodeling and cowboy tunes, hosted by the Daily Inter Lake.

Visit www.dailyinterlake.com/events to check out all the events mentioned this week. If you've got a moment, check out our interview with Wylie Gustafson on our Press Play podcast, it was a hoot!

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Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman joins Hike 734's Jake Bramante on a fall hike to Firebrand Pass, where they pause in a golden aspen grove to chat about map-making, hiking in Glacier, and the joys of the outdoors. They discuss Jake's incredible journey of hiking all 734 miles of trails in Glacier National Park in a single summer. From his corporate job in IT to creating topographical maps and trail guides, his story is one of passion, persistence, and exploration.  Learn how Jake turned his love for nature into a thriving business, the challenges he faced, and the unforgettable experiences he’s had along the way. Whether you're a hiking enthusiast or curious about embarking on your own adventure, this episode will inspire you to hit the trails!

Information about Jake and Hike734 can be found at www.hike734.com. 

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It’s time to dust off the costumes and dive into Halloween festivities! Join us as we recount our thrilling adventure through the Glacier Gallows haunted forest (some of us barely made it out!). We’ll give you the scoop on all the spooktacular events happening around town—haunted houses, trunk-or-treats, and even a Monster Mash for the grown-ups. Plus, don’t miss Montana’s Got Talent this weekend! Get ready for a frightfully fun episode that’ll have you howling with excitement.

Events mentioned in this episode:
Halloween Spooktacular in Columbia Falls
Trunk or Treat at Moose Lodge in Evergreen
Glacier Range Riders' Trunk or Treat
Monster Mash at Kalispell Eagles with Glacier Queer Alliance
Ben Darce at Whitefish Community Center
No Man's Land Film Fest
Montana's Got Talent

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In this episode of News Now, we dive into the heated political battle between Democratic congressional hopeful Monica Tranel and GOP U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke over alleged illegal vacation rentals in Whitefish. We also cover the overlap of Montana’s deer and elk archery season with youth hunting days, highlighting safety concerns and traditions. Additionally, we discuss the U.S. Department of Education’s investigation into discrimination complaints in Kalispell, Whitefish, and Polson school districts. 

Read more from this week’s stories: 

Rental highlighted in Tranel attack ad is legal, Whitefish officials say
Caution advised as youth rifle hunt overlaps with archery season
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights opens investigations in Kalispell, Whitefish and Polson

Read more local and state coverage:
Sampling shows treatment of forever chemicals at Grandview Wells site working
Montana Land Board to vote on large conservation easement west of Kalispell
Lack of progress at former Outlaw Inn property leaves eyesore for south Kalispell
Presentation looks at peculiar attractions along Montana's highways

Keep up with local election coverage ahead of Nov. 5 at dailyinterlake.com/news/local-elections/ 

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