Good morning, Kalispell.

Gov. Gianforte visited Evergreen School District’s East Evergreen Elementary on Wednesday, Aug.

26 to celebrate the first day of school and highlight community partnerships; he joined school leaders, parents and local partners at a roundtable meeting at the district office to discuss ongoing support for students and families.

Governor Gianforte visited Evergreen yesterday on the first day of school to discuss community partnerships with local leaders — highlighting a 12-year-old program that has helped families with essentials like car batteries and sneakers.

Tribal wildlife managers suspect epizootic hemorrhagic disease is behind a spike in deer deaths on Flathead Reservation, with two dozen cases reported over the past week near Hot Springs, Valley View and Mission Valley.

Officials say hunters should avoid sick animals and test harvested deer for chronic wasting disease.

Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced a landmark settlement with Meta on Wednesday morning that will provide Montana up to $127 million for mental health services and after-school programs, and the deal mandates new safety rules on Facebook and Instagram + requires industry partners to follow suit.