Sean Wells

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Sean Wells

KALISPELL — They are the backbone of our communities, and often they're overlooked and not thanked enough for their service. Joe Coco volunteers’ hours of his time each week to help children and teenagers in Flathead County learn how to survive and navigate Montana’s great outdoors. He also teaches the power of community service and giving back to those in need. “So we’re going to teach them site selection for camp, we’re going to teach them how to start a fire, how to build a shelter,” said Coco.

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Sean Wells

KALISPELL — Logan Health is hosting its inaugural Cancer Survivors Day on Saturday, June 7, in Kalispell. The community is invited to celebrate the strength and resilience of cancer survivors and their families who have walked through a cancer journey. The event is free to attend and takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Glacier Conference Center Field off U.S. Highway 93.

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Sean Wells

LAKESIDE — The small communities of Somers and Lakeside sit along the West Shore of Flathead Lake on Highway 93. For decades, a traffic safety vehicle that looks like law enforcement was parked at different locations in the area, helping make sure drivers kept their speed in check on the highway. Now, after years of no traffic safety vehicle, a new car is now ready to make sure drivers are paying attention to their speed.

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Sean Wells

KALISPELL — A project years in the making in the Flathead has reached a major milestone helping keep the Samaritan House’s affordable housing expansion stay on track. “This project serves to fit and fill a couple of gaps in the community,” said Samaritan House Executive Director Chris Krager. Come July 1st, the Samaritan House will officially break ground on the first phase of their affordable housing project which has been in the works since 2021.

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Sean Wells

KALISPELL — A second case of measles was confirmed in last week in a Flathead County resident who recently traveled outside of the state. Dozens of health care professionals at Logan Health in Kalispell in March started a Measles Incident Command Team and have been meeting on a weekly basis preparing for a potential outbreak.