Good morning, Helena.

Wong's Chinese Kitchen in Helena is preparing to close after nearly 45 years of service — a legacy built on hard work and community support.

The family-owned restaurant has been a local staple and its closure marks the end of an era.

Stevensville’s Andy Carlson has marked 50 years of guiding while he helped boost Bitterroot’s water flow and wild trout fishery by leading conservation efforts.

Carlson, known for creating the Purple Haze fly, stands as a local champion of environmental renewal & legacy.

Wildfires in the Elkhorn and Little Belt mountains continue burning; cooler temperatures and low winds on Monday helped firefighters and offer better conditions today + support ongoing suppression efforts.

Officials reported that the Ant Park Fire grew to 700 acres near White Sulphur Springs as road closures remained in effect for public safety.

The wildfire began on July 31 near Showdown Mountain Ski Area — firefighters continue building lines to contain the blaze.

The Helena U.S. Forest Service Air Tanker Base began operations on July 1 and has dropped nearly 232,000 gallons of retardant so far this season while its aircraft support firefighters on 10 fires in Montana and neighboring states (including Washington, Idaho, and Wyoming).

The Clancy Volunteer Fire Department proposes expanding its Bill Gruber Station and raising fees to fund the project and meet rising community needs.

Volunteers will host a meeting and tour on Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. in Clancy — residents can learn more about the planned improvements.

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.)