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Gov. Gianforte takes part in wildfire discussion with President Biden
Gov. Greg Gianforte made a direct case for more fire resources and more forest management in Montana as President Joe Biden again met with the governors of Western states to discuss firefighting efforts.
Treasury Department ordered to produce Trump tax returns for Congress
Opponents blast Missoula's 'justice, equity, diversity and inclusion' push as unnecessary
After congressional collapse, national eviction ban ends as Covid-19 cases rise
After reaching deal, Tester optimistic on passage of 'historic' infrastructure package
Business
St. Patrick in Missoula named best hospital in Montana
A recent U.S News and World Report named St Patrick Montana's Best Hospital for 2021-2022. The hospital was also recognized for its work in 11 types of care.
Jet noise from aircraft departing to the east has some Missoula residents upset
Missoula County Airport Authority selects Ellestad as new airport director
Missoula airport eyes start of east concourse as south concourse readies to open
Developers suing Missoula County over denial of Target Range subdivision
Environment
Missoula hits 100 Covid deaths; Delta variant and rising cases a growing concern
The state has urged residents to get their vaccination, though it also has stripped local health officials of their former authority to issue a mask mandate and take the precautions needed to slow the spread of Covid-19 and the Delta variant in their own communities.
Containment grows on Lolo Pass area fire; 600 fire starts in Montana this July
Fires near Lolo Pass continue to creep; evac warnings remain in place
Experts say climate change is to blame for unprecedented heat; no end in sight
Sustainable Missoula: Meet Missoula's new environmental nonprofit
Community Voices
Sustainable Missoula: International fellowships inspire environmental literacy
The hope is teachers will use what they’ve learned to inspire their students to think critically about their own global impacts—something we could all use more of as wildfires light up the West and the U.S. continues to take the lead in global plastic use.
Letters: Why our city should work to stop climate change
Editorial: Federal court halts north Idaho logging project due to abuse of process
Jones: Good use of debt drives capital improvements needed for Missoula's growth
Evan Barrett: Good shepherding our important gifts
Arts & Events
Roxy on the rebound: After closure, theatre relights the screen
Harmon's Histories: The true story of the demise of the Bitterroot's dairy production
Harmon's Histories: Think it's hot out now? Trout were boiling in 1890s Montana
Harmon's Histories: Steam-powered yachts were all the rage in 1890s Montana
Montana Today
Evacuations in place at Finley Point; structures lost and highway closed
Authorities report the wildfire that’s burning in the Finley Point area has burned 1,150 acres and evacuation orders remain in place. Multiple structures were lost late Saturday night and into the early morning hours, a social media post from the CSKT Division of Fire states.
Parks and Trails collecting ideas for countywide non-motorized master plan
MDT to erect fence under Reserve Street bridge as officials seek new homeless camp
Mask recommendations back as Covid cases climb; Daines opposes any mandates



