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![Montana senators call for permanent pay increase for federal wildland firefighters](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/08/attachment-Moose-fire.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana senators call for permanent pay increase for federal wildland firefighters
Daines and Tester are both co-sponsors of the “Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act,” which would provide permanent increases in firefighters’ base pay.
![Helena organizations still working to advance affordable housing project](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/08/attachment-Helena-Housing.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Helena organizations still working to advance affordable housing project
Last year, several Helena-area nonprofit organizations began talking about a plan to work together for a major affordable housing partnership.
![Resort tax again to be on the ballot in Whitefish](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/05/Whitefish.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Resort tax again to be on the ballot in Whitefish
he resort tax in Whitefish will once again be on the ballot, but this time the question will be whether to put a portion of the funds toward housing.
![Former Griz safety Robby Hauck joins Portland State coaching staff](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/08/attachment-Griz-Hauck.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former Griz safety Robby Hauck joins Portland State coaching staff
Former Montana defensive back Robby Hauck has joined the football coaching staff at Portland State, the Vikings announced Tuesday. backs coach Colin Fry.
![Missoula Fire Department seeks increased personnel through mill levy](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/11/Fire-Department.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula Fire Department seeks increased personnel through mill levy
The Missoula Fire Department is looking to put a levy on the November ballot that would help them fund everything from new firefighters to building a new fire station.
![Logjam Presents signs multi-year deal with Live Nation Entertainment](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/06/attachment-lord-huron-music-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Logjam Presents signs multi-year deal with Live Nation Entertainment
In a statement posted to their website Monday, local entertainment conglomerate Logjam Presents announced they penned a deal with Live Nation Entertainment.
![Political ad season returns to Montana](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/09/attachment-elections-voting.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Political ad season returns to Montana
With almost a year still to go before the first votes are cast in the race for Montana’s U.S. Senate seat, the first candidate ads are already going onto the airwaves.
![Man facing attempted deliberate homicide charge following Missoula stabbing](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/07/attachment-Police1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man facing attempted deliberate homicide charge following Missoula stabbing
athan Moreno, 24, is facing charges of attempted deliberate homicide and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court documents.
![Montana cities react to zoning, planning changes from Legislature](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-Housing-Development.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana cities react to zoning, planning changes from Legislature
Strategies range from reducing minimum lot sizes to allowing taller buildings and reducing buildings’ required setbacks from property lines to encouraging development of accessory dwelling units.
![1 in custody for Midtown stabbing; 1 hospitalized](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/07/attachment-Police1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
1 in custody for Midtown stabbing; 1 hospitalized
A man is being held pending a charge of attempted deliberate homicide following a Thursday morning stabbing in Midtown Missoula.