Good morning, Missoula.

At the Dollar Tree on Brooks Street Monday afternoon, an unknown man left a bucket of dollar coins to cover shoppers’ purchases; the coins ran out in 30 minutes + delighting staff and customers+.

Atomic Taco will soon open in the old James Bar location at 127 W.

Alder St. in Missoula and is hiring local staff to bring fresh flavors to the downtown market.

WICKED Halloween: Madhouse Masquerade will transform the Missoula County Fairgrounds on Oct.

31 into a grand Halloween party featuring DJs, live shows, burlesque, and vibrant visuals (reviving a beloved local tradition). Bradshaw Media and Madhouse Cannabis partner to bring a nostalgic, fresh celebration to the community.

Epic 7 Travel recently rated the 12 best coffee shops in Missoula, naming Clyde Coffee as the top pick because of its two convenient hip strip locations and unique drinks, while other local favorites such as Funk it Coffee, Thrift & Break Espresso complete the ranking.

Montana shoppers at Walmart are beginning to stock up on select Canadian products before U.S. import restrictions take effect (September 29) as costs may soon rise.

GasBuddy's latest analysis shows that prices in Missoula increased by about 11 cents per gallon this past week, with rates at two local stations now at approximately $4.49 – a notable jump from a month ago.

This trend reflects both local and national price rises amid uncertain global oil markets.

A black bear was spotted in a tree in the Rattlesnake neighborhood this morning, prompting the Great Bear Foundation to urge residents to secure attractants like fruit trees and compost bins for safety and to join its Bears and Apples program.

A thirty-day online public comment period to decide if federal roadless protections on Montana’s 6.4 million acres will be repealed has been extended to Oct.

6. Local fire officials and environmental groups say repealing the rule could speed wildfire response, though wildlife advocates worry about impacts on elk summer range.