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MDT sidewalk work prompts architectural survey of Depot; commission to share feasibility files

Montana Department of Transportation's planned ADA sidewalk changes near the Depot triggered a required architectural survey; staff said MDT will hire a contractor and the commission has feasibility documents and a large feasibility file (1980s) to share with members.

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Commissioners review several BIA-funded contract amendments increasing juvenile detention service payments

Staff told the commission several amendment packages and option-year obligations have increased funding for Cascade County juvenile detention services; staff described base-year figures, incremental increases and said the paperwork is being updated to reflect Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) funding additions.

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Miller Creek fire active; county orders complex incident management team

Missoula County OEM said a fire that began the evening of July 14 near Miller Creek was visible from town, was estimated at about 500 acres overnight, and prompted the ordering of a complex incident management team and local resources as conditions grow hotter and windier.

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Missoula County emergency director urges residents to sign up for Smart911 and prepare evacuation plans

On July 15 Adrienne Beck, Missoula County director of Office of Emergency Management, urged residents to register at smart911.com, prepare individualized evacuation plans and be ready for two-stage evacuation warnings and orders as area wildfires, including the Miller Creek fire, threaten nearby communities.

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Commissioners adopt resolution to place study-commission ballot question on Nov. 3 election amid objections from study commissioner

Granite County commissioners adopted Resolution 2026-8 to place recommended ballot language on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election after a heated exchange with a study commissioner who said corrected language and minutes had not been posted.

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County health proposes $20,000 cost share for Sheridan High School counseling services

County staff read a memo asking Madison County Public Health to contribute $20,000 toward on-site counseling at Sheridan High School (project total $23,330) for the 2026–27 year to address post-suicide student mental-health needs.

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Butte Civic Center to host combined MHSA State "A" Basketball Tournament in March 2028

Staff reported the Butte Civic Center was awarded the combined Boys' and Girls' State "A" Basketball Tournament for March 2028 by the Montana High School Association. The award requires venue readiness and coordination with MHSA schedules.

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City manager previews budget with major capital priorities: meters, water mains and wastewater plant expansion

City staff presented a budget briefing highlighting capital investments: a phased meter-pit replacement program, water-main modernization, and a planned wastewater treatment expansion estimated at $28–$32 million that has cleared the House appropriations process and awaits Senate action.

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Land trust and housing authority pitch co-op and report Habitat homes nearing completion

Northwest Montana Community Land Trust and the Whitefish Housing Authority updated Columbia Falls council on six Habitat homes nearing move-in and a contract to acquire a 32-unit affordable property for a resident-owned cooperative; partners emphasized no planned displacement and offered technical assistance to create long-term affordability.

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Whitefish council directs staff to pursue donated site and a ballot plan for second fire station north of viaduct

Council gave staff direction to negotiate an agreement with Iron Horse HOA and the golf club to pursue a donated site for a second fire station, and to plan for nine new firefighters with a future voted levy to fund operations.