Good Day
Helena
Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Since December, trade uncertainty has raised gold prices more than 11% to above $3,300 an ounce and widened the silver-to-gold ratio from 16 to about 105—this shift has led Grizzly Gold and Silver to buy more from local sellers even though tariffs have not directly increased costs. This trend ties to Montana’s long mining history and could shape future local investment decisions. KTVH
- ➤ Trade uncertainty has driven an 11% rise in gold prices since December with spot prices now over $3,300 an ounce and the silver-to-gold ratio shifting from about 16 to 1 to nearly 105 to 1. Scott Boulanger, president of Grizzly Gold and Silver, said Montana’s long history with gold mining is now meeting increased investor interest while businesses sell less gold and buy more. KXLH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge heard motions in Montana’s lawsuit against Yellowstone over bison management last Thursday. The hearing included requests from tribes (the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation) to join as defendants and a motion from Cottonwood Environmental Law Center to pause the case until a required environmental assessment is completed. KTVH
- ➤ Helena officials plan to build a roundabout at the mini-malfunction junction where stop signs replaced failed traffic signals last year at the meeting of Last Chance Gulch, Helena Avenue and Neill Avenue. The project, estimated to cost $2 million to $2.5 million, will start construction in summer 2026—aiming to improve downtown traffic flow and safety. KXLH
- ➤ Child-focused nonprofits including ExplorationWorks, Rocky Head Start and Montana Learning Center are preparing to change programs after federal funding cuts removed a three-year grant on April 10th—this loss has threatened services like STEM outreach and preschool education. A proposal to fully cut Head Start could affect over 800,000 students while MLC may soon cut one-fourth of its free NASA programs—further reducing options for children. KXLH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four Helena High School track runners are among six Montana boys who qualified for the Class AA state meet in May by posting 1,600-meter times under 4:30. Helena senior Henry Sund posted the fastest at 4:16.89—while teammates Dylan Hill, Elliot Stimpson and Milo Kauffman also qualified. KXLH
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Montana Warrior Run
8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Spring Meadow Lake State Park — Registration fee required — Celebrate community spirit while participating in this annual run to promote awareness and wellness.
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2025 Fundraising Summit
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM — Delta Hotels Helena Colonial — $95 – $305 — A day exploring trends and strategies for building a strong fundraising foundation.
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Triple Crown Gala
6-11 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — $150 — Experience an evening of elegance and empowerment at this Kentucky Derby-themed charity event supporting adults with disabilities.
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HYP Mingle at Ten Mile Creek Brewery
6-8 p.m. — Ten Mile Creek Brewery — Free microbrews for members — Unwind with friends while enjoying local brews at a great venue.
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Unravel The Scratchgravels XC
11 AM – 3 PM — Echo lane trailhead — Supports local cycling initiatives — Experience premier cross-country racing on Helena's stunning single-track trails.
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Winter Dance Party Concert in Helena
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Ticket prices unknown — Experience the ultimate tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper's final tour.
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Helena's Spring Art Walk
Helena's Spring Art Walk: Visit 100+ artists in-person, on display at more than 40 business hosts from 4 - 8pm. Start by picking up your map at Omerta Arts to win prizes, see two great new exhibitions, real artist studios, live music, BBQ + ice cream, then shuttle to the library and wander back (800 Front St.)
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Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Pioneer Park — Kids 12 and under register for free — Celebrate a beloved Helena tradition with various trail run events supporting local parks and trails.
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Resonance: An Evening of Art Inspiring Art
5:30-9:00 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Check event details for cost — Experience a reimagined production from the Cohesion Dance Project highlighting the intersection of art forms.
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2025 North Star Subdivision Community Garage Sale
1-7 p.m. — North Helena Storage — Free entry — Discover hidden treasures and community spirit at the annual neighborhood garage sale.
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Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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