Good morning, Kalispell.

Heritage Custom Farming owner Tryg Koch said local fertilizer prices jumped from $640 to $900 per ton, plus rising fuel costs have strained tight margins for spring wheat growers as most had already planted amid supply chain challenges from the Iran conflict.

The Columbia Falls Community Market launches its April aluminum recycling campaign to celebrate Earth Month and invites community members to drop off aluminum cans at 165 Veteran Drive — processed by Coram resident Ryan Ellis.

A $3,000 Weyerhaeuser grant supports local nonprofits with these sustainable efforts.

A federal judge halted a 9,000-acre logging project near Whitefish after ruling that the Forest Service misapplied habitat protections for lynx.

The project covers 2,827 acres for noncommercial and 6,324 acres for commercial treatments and may resume if corrections are made.

Branford Marsalis Quartet Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — McClaren Hall, Wachholz College Center — Tickets required — Experience the brilliant saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master perform with his acclaimed quartet.

Paul Cauthen Live Concert

6-11 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticketed event — Experience Paul Cauthen and his band along with Crowe Boys and Radio Ranch for a night to remember.

Solas Concert

4-6 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Tickets from $33 — Celebrate three decades of Irish music with the acclaimed ensemble Solas.

2026 Northwest Montana Spring Round-up

10 AM – 8 PM — Red Lion Hotel Kalispell — Check event page for cost — Enjoy inspiring speakers, workshops, food, and dancing.