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Missoula City Council turns to tech as government pushes forward during pandemic

Local governments over the past few weeks have scrambled for novel ways to conduct business, seeking out opinions from the Montana Attorney General while tapping new technology as a substitute for public gatherings.

Thousands of small business stimulus loans processed in Montana

Tester calls Trump's removal of stimulus watchdog a "thumb in the eye" of taxpayers

Snowpack levels holding across Montana as warmer weather draws near

Supermoon appears over Missoula, accompanied by howls and praise

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Politics

April 8, 2020

Missoula City Council turns to tech as government pushes forward during pandemic

Local governments over the past few weeks have scrambled for novel ways to conduct business, seeking out opinions from the Montana Attorney General while tapping new technology as a substitute for public gatherings.

That's all, folks: Sanders withdraws from 2020 race; places support behind Biden

April 8, 2020

Bullock extends stay-at-home order; announces sale of bonds for economic recovery

April 7, 2020

Trump removes Pentagon watchdog overseeing spending of stimulus funds

April 7, 2020

Basketball and skateboarding during pandemic? Mayor urges "courtesy and common sense"

April 7, 2020

Business

April 9, 2020

Community Physician Group adds telemedicine to primary, specialty care

Community Physician Group in Missoula this week added telemedicine to its primary and specialty care offerings, including its clinics in Lolo and Stevensville. The healthcare addition includes both telephone and video chats with a provide.

Pandemic puts 5% of Americans out of work as unemployment claims climb

April 9, 2020

Thousands of small business stimulus loans processed in Montana

April 8, 2020

Mountain Line looks to masks, route changes as pandemic plays on

April 7, 2020

Newspapers groan as advertisers flee, despite record readership

April 7, 2020

Environment

April 7, 2020

Drive-thru test center opens; practice ahead of potential surge in COVID cases

Clad in hospital gowns and protective masks, local healthcare workers opened Missoula's drive-thru test center on Tuesday and began screening patients for the COVID-19 virus. The health department launched the facility ahead of a potential surge in cases expected in the coming weeks.

Public land advocates protest growing influence of oil and gas

April 7, 2020

Yellowstone National Park: Genetic researchers pinpoint origin of Yellowstone's black wolves

April 6, 2020

Number of COVID-19 patients in Missoula County climbs to 24

April 6, 2020

Coronavirus claims first Missoula patient; statewide cases climb to 298

April 4, 2020

Community Voices

April 8, 2020

Voices: Wild Rockies files lawsuit to stop logging, burning in roadless area

Mike Garrity writes: "It’s unfortunate that we have to go to court to ensure that the Trump administration follows existing law. But we’re talking about the Rocky Mountain Front here, an area described as the American Serengeti because of its incredible wildlife." 

Voices: Support the nonprofit credit unions, as they support you

April 8, 2020

Voices: Reader supports Shannon O'Brien for Senate District 46

April 8, 2020

Voices: The right choice for managing the National Bison Range

April 7, 2020

Voices: Beware of scammers after recovery checks during pandemic

April 7, 2020

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Harmon's Histories: Face masks were required as Spanish flu neared Missoula

April 2, 2020

Harmon's Histories: 'I've been through Missoula on a street with four names'

March 30, 2020

Harmon's Histories: Before Dr. Fauci, Typhoid Mary eluded epidemiologists for decades

March 25, 2020

Harmon's Histories: UM student recorded heartbreaking experiences as nurse during 1918 flu pandemic

March 23, 2020
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