Good morning, Missoula.

Destination Missoula released a survey showing 62% of locals are extremely likely to recommend a visit + a 13% increase from last year reflects growing support for tourism in town; full 2026 tourism numbers will be shared soon.

The Downtown Missoula Partnership will host the Unseen Missoula: Screams & Spirits Tours this October, featuring a 90-minute outdoor walk that reveals ghost stories and history.

The tours will begin at Higgins Avenue and Front Street and end at Cranky Sam Public House on select Thursday-Sunday evenings; tickets cost $25.

Missoula artist Lillian Nelson finished a floral mural on Leaf — Quiet’s historic brick building near the rail tracks this October that shows western Montana characters including a giant bat — and the project received partial funding from Missoula Downtown Funding.

Downtown Missoula Partnership revives Unseen Missoula Screams and Spirits Tours — a 90-minute outdoor walk at dusk on select October weekends that explores eerie local history from Higgins Avenue and Front Street to Cranky Sam Public House.

Tickets cost $25 and dates fill quickly.

The annual Beartracks Powwow took place on Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Missoula, offering community members a chance to honor local Salish & Pend d’Oreille traditions and learn about cultural resilience.

Leaders stressed the need to preserve language during the celebration.

Montana gas prices have dropped for the third week in a row, with an average of $4.49 per gallon today and select Missoula stations listing $4.38, according to GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan+ national averages dipped similarly while refinery updates may affect supply soon.

St. Ignatius Schools in Mission Valley have been upgraded with a new gym, tech center, playground and mural thanks to over $100,000 in community donations & a $5.7 million bond that passed after three attempts.

Montana Griz lost 49-44 to Northern Arizona in Flagstaff on Saturday, with fans noting defensive mistakes and urging the team to improve ahead of future contests.