Good morning, Missoula.

Providence St. Patrick Hospital announced it will close its Family Maternity Center on October 10 as it partners with local clinics for smooth care—Missoula’s New Hope Hospice Center opened Tuesday and plans to welcome patients this summer.

Kalispell’s Samaritan House will break ground on July 1 on its first phase of an affordable housing project with 18 apartments and $8.3 million secured toward a $17 million goal.

An exhibition titled 'Outrage: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in Montana' opens tomorrow at Missoula Art Museum featuring 29 portraits by Irish painter Brian Maguire, who worked with families to choose the images as a memorial for those lost.

The event will include an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. and an MMIP awareness walk starting at 2 p.m. on Friday—designed to bring more attention to the ongoing crisis.

FMC Books, a new romance bookstore, will open soon at 123 West Main Street + it aims to host book clubs and offer a curated collection of titles for Missoula readers.

Most of Montana will face deepening drought and lower river flows this summer as dry conditions and declining snowpack reduce water levels in key rivers like the Clark Fork and Blackfoot.

South-central streams remain normal to above while areas along the Rocky Mountain Front show below-normal flows—raising concerns for irrigation and fish health.

An international board released a plan to study coal-mine water pollution in Lake Koocanusa and the Kootenai River.

The board will hold a virtual listening session on July 8 at 6 p.m. for public comments and will issue a draft report by Sept. 26 — a final report is expected by Sept. 28 with a study cost estimated at $4.9 million.

The Missoula City Council approved a resolution on Monday night to make the Pride flag the official city flag, now allowing it to be flown in schools and government buildings under Montana law.

Gov. Gianforte criticized the decision, and council members said the move was a reaction to a law they felt targeted one group—state officials said the issue will be reviewed in the 2027 legislative session.

St. Patrick Hospital said it will close its Family Maternity Center in Missoula by October because of lower birth numbers and staffing shortages — caregivers affected by the change can apply for open positions.

The hospital will work with Western Montana Clinic and Community Medical Center — so that expectant mothers continue to receive care.

Baauer Live Concert

5-11 p.m. — The Badlander — Ticket info not specified — Experience electrifying beats with Baauer at his highly anticipated live performance.

Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Oakland Ballers

5:59-8:59 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Tickets required — Cheer on the Missoula PaddleHeads as they take on the Oakland Ballers in an exciting baseball matchup.

Full Moon Yoga at KettleHouse Taproom

6-8 p.m. — KettleHouse Brewing Co. — Donation-based — Celebrate the Full Moon with a community yoga flow and complimentary beverage.

IV and The Strange Band Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $10 adv, $15 dos — Experience a night of live music with IV and The Strange Band featuring a blend of alternative-country and Americana.

Blind Melon Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — The Wilma — Cost not listed — Experience the alternative sounds of Blind Melon, a unique band from the '90s.

Higgins Lot Alternative Market

9 AM – 1 PM — Higgins Lot, 420 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT — Free entry — Explore a hyper-local market featuring local vendors every Saturday in downtown Missoula.

PaddleHeads vs. Voyagers Baseball Game

11:59 PM — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Tickets available — Catch the exciting matchup between the PaddleHeads and Voyagers.

Dig Summer BBQ

6-8 p.m. — Maloney Ranch Park — Free entry — Kicking off the summer with food and fun for incoming middle schoolers.

Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Billings Mustangs

1-4 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Check out the thrilling matchup as the PaddleHeads take on the Mustangs in this exciting baseball game.

Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Billings Mustangs

1-4 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Check ticket details — Cheer on the local PaddleHeads as they face off against the Billings Mustangs in an exciting baseball matchup.