Good morning, Kalispell.

The Creston Fire Department received a $25,000 check from First Interstate Bank's Believe in Local initiative (one of 40 nonprofits chosen) last week.

The extra funds will help the department plan a new fire station with improved equipment, officials said.

Officials confirmed that Anthony Pollio, 33, was fatally attacked by an adult grizzly bear on May 3 on the Mount Brown Trail in Glacier National Park — darkness and fallen trees hid their approach until they were very near.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks confirmed non native brown trout in Flathead County at Ashley Lake and Church Slough and urged anglers to kill any caught trout immediately and bring them to the Kalispell office; officials warned that moving live fish is illegal.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks now counts about 725 wolves statewide — far fewer than older estimates.

The Commission will vote on new hunting quotas on Aug. 19, and the public can comment until Aug. 12.

Beneficial moisture events have kept wildfire risk low so far in Flathead Valley, though local fire officials warn that drying and warming weather could soon increase fire danger.

Residents are urged to prepare by clearing debris from outbuildings and planning for potential evacuations (experts stress preparation).

Habitat for Humanity Flathead broke ground last week on two three-bedroom townhomes on Whitefish Avenue as part of its Grounded in Whitefish campaign to build 10 homes per year for a decade.

Local leaders and officials celebrated the milestone as the city provided $250,000 from its resort tax fund for the lot purchase.

Caden Leonard, a Bigfork High School graduate in the National Guard, finished third in the Best Warrior Competition in Florida and earned two German proficiency badges, and he will join four top soldiers for training at Fort Benning ahead of the Best Squad Competition from Sept.

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Sara Evans Concert

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience the enchanting sounds of Sara Evans in a beautiful venue.

Midland Concert

6-9 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Presale tickets available — Enjoy a classic country vibe from the Texas trio Midland in an outdoor show.

PRCA Rodeo Montana

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Flathead County Fairgrounds — Tickets starting at $89 — Experience the thrill of professional rodeo action in Kalispell.