🌱 Opinions On Helena Climate Trial + New Affordable Housing Project

Hey, everybody! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Helena Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy. High: 75 Low: 52.
• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 71 Low: 54.

Here are the top three stories today in Helena:

1. The Held vs. Montana trial in Helena is making history as 16 Montana youths take a stand about climate change. Many locals have been reacting to the trial, some agreeing and some against the plaintiffs. Tyrene Riedl, who works for Gardiner-based Yellowstone Wild, sees the effect of climate change and agrees with the youth that a "clean and healthy environment" is in the state's constitution. Meanwhile, Michael Russell, Montana's assistant attorney general, told the court that Montana's greenhouse-gas emissions will not make a difference to global climate change. (KTVQ)
2. Helena City Commissioners recently approved allocating funds from the affordable housing trust fund to build affordable apartments on the northwest corner of Alice Street and Dorothy Street. The United Housing Partners, led by a Helena native, is spearheading the Twin Creek Apartments project. Construction could begin in September and phase one is expected to be completed in July 2025. (KTVH)
3. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced that everyone can fish for free in Montana over Father’s Day weekend! On Jun. 17-18, no license is required for fishing, but all other fishing regulations and rules with be in effect. Click here for current water restrictions. (Montana Right Now)

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Today and tomorrow in Helena:

Friday, June 16

• TinkerLabs: Icy Science At ExplorationWorks (12:30 PM)

Saturday, June 17

• Montana Neon Ridge At Last Chance Gulch (5:00 PM)
• Live Standup Comedy With Alex Kaufman And Friends At Speakeasy 41 Brewing Company (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Saturday, Jun. 17, the Helena Symphony presents its fifth annual Benefit Concert at the historic Broadwater Hotel near downtown Helena! The masquerade-themed event begins at 5:30 p.m. Call (406) 442-1860 or click here to buy tickets. (Subscription: Helena Independent Record)
• Do you have an Emergency Response Plan for wildfires and other disasters? Check out the Helena Fire Department and Helena Police Department's video for some tips at the link. (City of Helena via Twitter)
• An adorable German shorthaired pointer dog named Loki is in need of a forever family! See Loki and more adoptable pets in the Helena area at the link. (Helena Patch)

That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox soon with another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.