Summer vibes are in full swing in Northwest Montana! Join us for a spectacular lineup of events: from Columbia Falls Farmers Market with yoga and local goodies, to Bigfork's concert series featuring Roots Uprising and G.O.A.T. Ice Cream. Don't miss unique experiences like Goat Story Time and A Silent Book Club by Flathead Lake! Check out our online calendar for the full list of events.

Events this week:
Columbia Falls Farmers Market
River Bend Summer Concert Series
Goat Story Time | Goats of Glacier
B.Y.O. Book Club: A Silent Book Club for Introverts
Picnic in the Park 2024
20 Grand: Annual Polebrige Throwdown
Flathead Lake Festival of Art
Glacier Nordic Club's 42nd Annual Big Mountain Run
5k beer run MT brewery running series x Bias Brewing
Live Acoustic Jazz with Joe Procita at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro!
Live Music with Andrew Sweeney
Live Music with JJ Kind

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This week's headlines from Northwest Montana included firefighting efforts on several small blazes, notably the Fishtrap Fire, swiftly contained by a team of smokejumpers and local crews. In wildlife news, a black bear was euthanized after multiple incidents at a local campground. Additionally, a recent survey showed a decrease in the region's homeless population, although service demands remain unchanged.

Read more from this week’s show:

Small wildfire contained in Sanders County

Bear euthanized after breaking into vehicle at campground

Survey shows a drop in the area’s homeless population, but shelter leaders aren’t convinced

Read more local and state coverage:

A gunman killed at a Yellowstone dining facility earlier told a woman he planned a mass shooting

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This week in Northwest Montana is set to be packed with excitement: Whitefish hosts the Under the Big Sky Festival, Kalispell features the Hockaday Arts in the Park event, and Bigfork's Riverbend Concert Series continues. These events offer a mix of music, art, and family-friendly activities for all to enjoy.

Daily Inter Lake's full event calendar
Under the Big Sky Lineup
River Bend Summer Concert Series
Picnic in the Park 2024
Whitefish Gallery Nights - Lori Putnam: Opening Reception at Cawdrey Gallery and Reverence and Transformation w/Mark and Shannon Baumbach at Walking Man Gallery
Lakeside Community Fair
Arts in the Park
Flathead Food Bank Block Party at Bias Brewing

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 lorensauto.com.

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Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she reviews some of the week’s biggest news. This week she covers a fugitive wanted in North Carolina, Steven Jeffrey O'Shields, who drowned in the Flathead River while evading capture. A federal judge blocked Flathead National Forest's forest plan over road concerns impacting endangered species. Tragically, Jessica Prado's body was found after a kayaking accident on the Kootenai River near Libby.

Links to these stories:
Fugitive from North Carolina dies while fleeing Sheriff’s deputies
Federal judge stops Forest Services' plan for Flathead Forest over endangered species
Searchers find missing kayaker's body in Kootenai River

Read more local and state news:
Beach Boys surfin’ into headline Northwest Montana Fair concert
Montana U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy resigns from Bridger Aerospace
Fire Grants and Safety Act passes Senate
Montana GOP, Busse file campaign finance complaints

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 lorensauto.com.

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A small wildfire cropped up in a forested area of rural Sanders County. The four-acre Fish Trap fire in the Lolo National Forest north of Thompson Falls was quickly contained Friday after showing moderate fire behavior.

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Summer is sizzling in Northwest Montana with 4th of July celebrations galore! There's no shortage of fun, from art festivals and lively markets to tribute concerts and fireworks extravaganzas. Don’t miss out on parades, music, local brews, and picturesque lakeside pyrotechnics—all set against Montana's stunning backdrop. It’s a summer spectacle you won’t want to miss!

Go support our featured event for this episode, the 45th annual Whitefish Arts Festival on July 5, 6, & 7th! A highlight of the Fourth of July weekend, it draws top artists and craftspeople from across the country to showcase their stellar creations. From canvas art and jewelry to unique sculptures and metalworks, it is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind treasures and unique gifts amidst the scenic beauty and festive atmosphere.

Also catch...
Chris Evans at Bigfork Monday Market on 7/1
The Whitefish Cabaret every Sunday in July and August
Live Music at Thirty Eight with Michelle Rivers on 7/1
Live Music at Thirty Eight with Donnie Rifkin & Maggie Lynch on 7/2
Live Music at Thirty Eight with Halladay on 7/5
The Music Of Fleetwood Mac - A Tribute Concert on 7/3
Pints for Paths on 7/6

And 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 lorensauto.com.

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Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman goes over some of the week’s biggest headlines. Whitefish physician charged in multi-million dollar Medicare billing fraud case, Flathead County nets $3.7 million in federal distribution, and Glacier Park officials ID woman who drowned near St. Mary Falls.

Read more of these stories here:

Whitefish physician charged in multi-million-dollar Medicare billing fraud case | Daily Inter Lake

Flathead County nets $3.7M in federal disbursement | Daily Inter Lake

Park officials identify woman who drowned near St. Mary Falls | Daily Inter Lake

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We've got some ideas for your social calendar this week! From herbs to chili, Eagles soft rock to a literary reading - there's something for everyone.

Events discussed in this episode:
SpiritWorks Herb Farm Herbal Presentations
Downtown Kalispell Walking Tour: The Iron Horse Snorted in the Garden of Eden
Northwest Montana History Museum Events
The Music of Eagles - A Tribute Concert
Live Music At The Tiki Featuring Billy Billie
Billie Billie's Press Play concert
Great Bear Festival
Crossings Seminar: Road Ecology Shapes the Planet
1st Responders Chili Cook Off
1st Responders Chili Cook Off | Bigfork - Montana

Big thank you to our sponsors, 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 lorensauto.com.

Subscribe to all our pods! Stay in the know with timely updates from News Now, keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and keep grooving to local artists with Press Play.

Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel.

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