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Hello Helena! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's new at Helena's free Avian Walkway on Broadwater
  • Where anglers are finding the hottest bites around Helena's reservoirs this week
  • How Helena shifts helped launch Charley Pride's country music legend

Also on today's calendar: Cancer Support Community's Month Long PNKHLN and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 42.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Avian Walkway opens at Montana WILD (mt.gov) — Helena residents can now visit the new Avian Walkway and flight barn at Montana WILD on Broadwater Avenue, offering close-up views of eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. The free exhibit, open daily during business hours, supports bird rehabilitation and education for thousands of students and visitors each year. Organizers hope it inspires stronger stewardship of Montana's raptors and habitats.
   

2. Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.5.26 (montanaoutdoor.com) — If you're planning to fish around Helena this week, conditions look promising across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, and the Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir. Walleye and rainbow trout action is strong in several specific coves and shorelines, and kokanee snagging at Helena Valley is open through October 31 with generous limits. The report includes precise spots, depths, and lures that are working now.
   

3. New Episode: Charley Pride, From the Helena Smelter to Country-Western Superstar (distinctlymontana.com) — Charley Pride's path to country stardom ran straight through Helena and East Helena, where he worked at the lead smelter and sang Hank Williams songs in local bars between shifts. A new Distinctly Montana Stories podcast episode explores his Montana years, from baseball dreams to the moment an industry insider nudged him toward Nashville. It's a lesser-known chapter of a music legend with deep local roots.
   

4. Lee Enterprises acquires Great Falls Tribune from USA Today Co. (ekalakaeagle.com) — Lee Enterprises' purchase of the Great Falls Tribune further consolidates newspaper ownership in Montana's major cities, including Helena. While the deal centers on Great Falls, it could influence how statewide coverage and shared resources shape what Helena readers see in Lee-owned papers. Local staffing plans remain unclear as the transaction moves through strategic agreement stages.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It's not a great picture, I was pretty rattled, but tonight while watching the deer and their adorable twin fawns up by Reeders Alley I noticed this huge mountain lion on the side of the hill to the East.
    This is a huge cat! Be safe and keep a close eye on your pets. Don't let them stay outside unattended! (Nextdoor North East)
  • It was a disaster: water damage, smoke damage, wall damage, etc.
    Helena FixIt worked miracles. Clean, professional, timely. When we needed something else added to the list, they did it—no hassle. Peace of mind… (Nextdoor North Hills East)
  • The Grounds Guys posted a job opening for Snow Removal Team Member in Helena. Apply here.
  • Dunham's Sports posted a job opening for Cashier in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helena here.

Ok Helena! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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