Good morning, Missoula.

A new documentary From the Ground Up: Restoring a Neighborhood, Reclaiming Its Future shows how Missoula's Northside transformed a state Superfund site into affordable housing through unified community efforts.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will expand its pen pheasant program to 50,000 birds annually if approved on Aug.

19. The agency uses inmate-run hatcheries to release the birds on state and federal lands (recent releases total nearly 40,000), though critics note very low survival rates.

Missoula will vote next week on a Green Power Program that lets NorthWestern Energy customers choose local renewable energy while Bozeman votes today; the program, developed over years + backed by city leaders, aims to offer a voluntary clean option to boost progress toward 100% renewable power by 2030.

Montana FWP officials said an updated wolf population estimation model may have overcounted the species by nearly 400, prompting a proposal for a lower harvest quota to manage the population better.

Nineteen organizations and nearly 50 individuals submitted a petition to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to require hunters and trappers in bear country to carry bear spray (a safety measure offering a non-lethal alternative without banning firearms); a response is expected within 60 days before hunting season.

Devin Leary delivered his first hit of the season with a game-winning play as the Missoula Mavericks clawed back twice in extra innings to secure a 1-seed at state & boost their postseason hopes.

Golf Tournament

1-4 p.m. — University of Montana Golf Course — $200 per team — Participate in a 9 Hole Scramble with prizes and a silent auction to benefit local charities.

Downtown ToNight

5-9 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food trucks, and children's activities during this vibrant summer market.