Public Health Messaging: Brown County Public Health Director Jaimee Brand shared how “positivity” training is shaping its community health improvement plan, including billboard messaging aimed at reducing teen marijuana use. Environmental Health Risk: A report warns the Bridger Pipeline authorization bypassed environmental analysis, raising concerns about tar sands dilbit chemicals and harder-to-clean spills. Mining & Water Safety: Conservation groups flew residents over the Sheep Creek rare-earth exploratory site near the Bitterroot headwaters, arguing impacts would travel downstream. Medical Privacy: Lumexa notified Butte residents that an unauthorized party accessed radiology-related medical records, with HIPAA violations under investigation. Mental Health & Suicide Prevention: Hikers launched “Hope on the Divide,” a 180-mile trek across the Mountain West to spark conversations and connect people to resources. Food Security Policy: Montana may face millions in SNAP costs under new rules tied to state error rates, increasing pressure on families and state budgets. Cannabis Regulation: Missoula placed a temporary moratorium on new adult-use dispensary licenses while it updates local rules. Healthcare Workforce: St. John Fisher University hosted a nursing camp for high schoolers to address Montana-area nursing shortages. Domestic Violence Support: A longtime domestic abuse victim advocate retired after decades running local support services. Data Centers: Missoula’s data center debate cooled after the developer withdrew, with officials considering interim zoning.