Good morning, Missoula.

Cabin Fever Days held a No Snow Barstool Ski Show in Martin City on Feb.

14, raising funds for local volunteer fire departments and the Canyon Quick Response Unit. The event featured creative sleds (including a Star Wars X-wing) in both traditional and unusual designs despite the snowless conditions.

Montana Knife Company is nearly finished building its new facility at the Wye west of Missoula, with a coffee shop open and a grand opening set on April 11.

The company will hire up to 50 local workers over the next year as it expands its operations.

MacKenzie Moore, a 16-year-old competitor from Montana, showcased her Sussex Spaniel (Slim) at Westminster Dog Show and advanced through two rounds of cuts while making her state proud.

Her unique participation marks a first for Montana junior competitors.

Grizzly Night, a film set in Montana based on fatal grizzly bear attacks at Glacier National Park in 1967, debuts on Apple and Fandango.

Directed by Burke Doeren and starring Charles Esten, Oded Fehr, and Brec Bassinger, it brings a true local story to the big screen.

The Missoula Women’s Fair returns Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University of Montana UC Center’s 3rd Floor UC Ballroom.

The free event offers local shopping, live entertainment, wellness services, a Zen Den for relaxation, and a raffle drawing for a $100 prize.

Columnist Jim Harmon is recovering from major surgery and sharing favorite local historical stories, including those about the legendary Dunn Creek Nell known for her wild antics.

He will follow up next week with further details on her unexpected past.

DEQ approved Missoula’s plan to remove two aging STEP septic systems on Lower Miller Creek and Bigfork Roads, with construction starting mid-June and lasting about nine weeks.

The upgrades — costing over $1.38 million — will install new sewer lines to protect nearby groundwater and the Bitterroot River.

Montana homeowners can apply for the 2026 Homestead Reduced Rate to secure over $500 in property tax savings; the enrollment deadline is March 1 at homestead.mt.gov & applicants must provide property details to verify their status.

The University of Montana has launched its Brain, Ear + Aging Research Lab at the Curry Health Center to study hearing loss and aging.

Dr. Anoop Basavanahalli Jagadeesh leads the project to better understand how aging affects hearing.

Snapback Sports ranked Montana Grizzlies fans as the third best in the country, behind Oklahoma + BYU and ahead of programs like Ohio State and Oregon.

The ranking comes after a challenging season with close football and basketball losses.

Parkbreezy & TF Marz Live in Missoula

9 PM — Monk's Bar — Limited presales available — Experience deep grooves and soulful beats in an intimate night of music.

Big Sky Reptile Expo - Missoula Edition

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Big Sky High School — $10 Adults / $5 Children 5-10 — Explore exotic reptiles and top-tier pet supplies at this exciting one-day expo.

Coordination and Collaboration in Conservation Conference

Conservation Conference — Feb 23-27 — Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown — $30 — Explore innovative solutions for navigating a changing landscape in wildlife conservation.

Winter BrewFest

1-6 p.m. — Caras Park — $20 for taster glass — Celebrate the 15th anniversary with over 40 Montana-based brews, local food vendors, and live music.

Missoula Women's Fair

11 a.m.-4 p.m. — University Center Ballroom — Free entry — Celebrate women and support local nonprofits with shopping, pampering, and entertainment.

San Holo - Wholesome Riddim Chapter Two

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Cost not specified — Experience the musical journey of San Holo as he blends personal tales with innovative soundscapes.

Run For The Luck Of It!

8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Missoula County Fairgrounds — Registration fee applies — Kick off your St. Patrick's Day with a festive walk or run, complete with a free kids dash and live Celtic music.