Dave Stalling
County commissioners move forward with land donation for low-income housing
After holding a final public hearing Thursday in the Sophie Moise Room at the Missoula County Courthouse annex, the Missoula Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a “resolution of intent” to grant 4-acres of county land, near the County Detention Center at 2340 Mullan Road, for the development of a low-income and supportive housing project known as Trinity Apartments. The reso
Local, veteran-owned Jiffy Lubes recognized as among best in nation
A former Marine Corps officer is applying his experience and leadership skills to local Jiffy Lube service centers and it’s paying off. He was recently honored as franchisee of the year at Jiffy Lube International’s annual convention held in Orlando, Florida.
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Plant-based ‘cheeze’ company opens processing facility in Missoula
No, it’s not a misspelling. It’s cheeze, not cheese. It’s vegan. Specifically, the label reads: “Plant Perks. Plant-Based Cheeze Spread. Smoother Than Smooth. Creamier Than Moo!”
Germanfest 2019: Missoula celebrates German heritage, sister-city exchange
Montana’s come a long way since 1918, when the state banned teaching of the German language, burned German textbooks, restricted gun ownership for Germans and passed a sedition act that became a model for the federal sedition act.
Missoula County proposes additions, increases in budget during final hearing
The proposed 2020 budget comes to almost $189 million and includes adding a number of new positions, including a deputy for the sheriff’s department; a new captain for the detention center; and new clerks for the treasury and motor vehicle departments.
Neighbors voice fears for traffic, safety near Mullan Road subdivision
Homeowners who live near a proposed subdivision at Flynn Lane and Mullan Road told a developer this week that their anxiety is high: about the gridlock on North Reserve Street, about increasing traffic volumes (and speeds) on Flynn Lane and about the advisability of packing so many homes on 57.5 acres that were once farmland.
14th annual Roots Fest gives a boost to downtown businesses
An estimated 15,000 people attended the 14th annual, 2-day River City Roots Festival held downtown Missoula on Friday and Saturday, enjoying live music, art displays, kids activities, a 4-mile run, a sidewalk sale and food from a variety of venders.
The guy on the rocks: Missoula photographer nabs boaters in Alberton Gorge
If you’ve boated through Alberton Gorge, you’ve likely seen him on the rocky perch above Tumbleweed rapids, standing behind his tripod, camera clicking away, maybe waving and shouting a few ‘yeehaws’ of encouragement.
Missoula YWCA, Interfaith Collaborative break ground for family shelter
Assistance for homeless families and victims of domestic violence is several shovels of dirt closer to reality after the Missoula YWCA and the Interfaith Collaborative held a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday morning to launch construction of a new shelter at 1800 South Third Street West.
State of the University: Bodnar says UM must be ‘flagship for America’s future’
President Seth Bodnar called on the campus Tuesday "to shape a University of Montana that is not just the flagship university of this great state, but a flagship for America’s future, an institution that creates inclusive prosperity and sustains democracy.”