Dave Stalling
U.S. Forest Service history to be feted in new museum, education center
The nonprofit National Museum of Forest Service History will build a National Conservation Legacy and Education Center along Highway 10 in Missoula, just west of the airport.
Mumford & Sons: Logjam evaluates debut concert at ballpark
After holding its first concert in Ogren Park at Allegiance Field last Sunday, Logjam Presents is evaluating its successes and mishaps in hopes of improving shows in years to come.
UM’s master of public administration program earns prestigious accreditation
After a lengthy and rigorous process, the University of Montana’s Master of Public Administration program recently received accreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration, making it the only such accredited program in the state and one of 183 currently listed as accredited by NASPAA.
Owners of The Keep open 1889 steakhouse in Missoula Merc
The owners of The Keep, in the South Hills, have opened a new steak and seafood restaurant with an old name in the Mercantile building in downtown Missoula.
Second Set Bistro: New Florence Building restaurant combines love of food, music
It doesn’t take long after entering Second Set Bistro in Missoula's iconic Florence Building to realize the owners love music as much as they love food.
Restaurateurs welcome Missoula back into historic pharmacy with healthy menu
A late-1800s advertisement for the Missoula Mercantile promised: “Anything can be purchased here, from a side of bacon to a prairie schooner.” Now, in the Merc's relic pharmacy, diners can purchase anything from smoked salmon salad to a cup of bone broth.
Missoula City Cemetery proposes pet memorial and ossuary
Established in 1884 and purchased by the city in 1901, the Missoula Cemetery holds memories of the city's most prominent businessmen and women, colorful characters, and other historical figures and past citizens. Soon, there may be space set aside for beloved pets.
‘Grayest’ Western state: Aging workforce vexes Montana’s economic growth
An aging population and migration rank among the biggest hurdles facing Montana’s workforce and economy, according to Patrick Barkey, director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana.
Trail Head opens new river sports shop near Southgate Mall
Missoula's Trail Head sporting goods store has opened a spin-off business called Trail Head River Sports, nicknamed the “Boathouse.”
Smokey Bear turns 75, and Missoula throws a party
Fortunately, there were no mishaps with birthday candles at Smokey Bear’s 75th anniversary celebration Saturday afternoon at the National Museum of Forest Service History west of Missoula.