A divided city council picked up an additional 10 mills in response to concerns the city’s roughly 27 “carry-over” mills would be eliminated in the upcoming legislative session.

Starting Monday, the Great Basin Incident Management Team 7 will begin the transition process with the local Type 3 team as the fire’s containment reaches 75%

The water plan, which is set to go before the city council on Monday, will need adjustments in order to effectively protect Second and Third Creeks from dewatering brought on by the city, the group stated in a nearly 30-page report.

The fire’s containment rose to 39% as air quality has “improved significantly statewide” over the past 24 hours.

Darla Meadors and Julie Robertson found strength – and community – through Logan Health’s Barbell Strength class

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks restrictions also remain in effect in Lake County. Crews have made progress on the Skillet Fire, which was at 28% containment as of Tuesday morning.

Country music artist Walker Hayes will play at the Grandstand Wednesday night. The five-day fair runs Aug. 12-16 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

With roughly 27 carryover mills and a threat for them to be stripped in the upcoming legislative session, city councilors are weighing the risk of leaving them on the table

After another lengthy discussion, city councilors gave the OK to city staff to take the next step and begin developing an agreement with the Iron Horse homeowners association and Iron Horse Golf Club to tackle a funding plan for another city-owned fire station north of the Baker Avenue viaduct.

The women’s soccer squads from the University of Montana, Gonzaga University and Mount Royal University in Calgary will travel to the Flathead Valley for two exhibition matches Aug. 7-8. A youth clinic hosted by the Griz will also be offered on Aug. 6.

The beneficial effects of a late June rainfall are starting to wane across the state as fires in the West rage, draining resources as Montana heads into its historically peak months for wildland fire

The free event, which will feature workshops, jam sessions and performances, will run from Aug. 4 through Aug. 6 in both Whitefish and Kalispell

The duo finished with a score of 127 across two days of play in the better-ball tournament

Councilors selected Staci Bloomberg to replace former Councilor Christopher Semok, who resigned on June 28. Bloomberg will serve in the role until the November 2027 election.

Community members have until Aug. 2 to review and leave comments on the document, which identifies wildfire hazards and recommendations to reduce wildfire risk in the city.