Good morning, Helena.

A Helena quilting group has delivered 65 handmade quilts to schools in Helena and East Helena and will present them to children at Warren Elementary on Thursday.

Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a free event on Friday, Sept.

18 that will offer live music, food, games and hot air balloon rides. The hospital has evolved over the years to serve children and families across Montana.

A hunter was attacked by a bear while archery hunting on state land south of Augusta on Monday morning but sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

The City of Helena Sustainability and Recycling office will host its annual fall latex paint drop-off event from Sept.

23 to Oct. 7. Residents with a valid Transfer Station permit can drop off usable paint for free pickup by others (call 406-447-8094 for more details).

The Forest Service is planning three prescribed burns in Lewis and Clark National Forest southwest of Helena to reduce wildfire risk — Bear Gulch burns Sept.

16–17, Wakina Sky burns the week of Sept. 21, and Brooklyn Divide burns the week of Sept. 28; schedules may change with weather.

Wildlife officials say that dry conditions and limited mountain food are pushing bears and mountain lions near residential areas—prompting concern—and pet owners must secure trash and pet food—especially near wooded areas—while remaining alert at dusk and dawn.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking nonresident hunters to share how their elk, deer & upland bird experiences have changed over the past decade to help shape rules for the 2027 hunting session.

Responses are being collected now to guide upcoming policy adjustments.

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.)