An earthquake shook Missoula and much of western Montana on Tuesday night. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the quake at 5:52 p.m. and placed its epicenter in Challis, Idaho. It listed the event as a 6.5 magnitude quake and placed it 10 kilometers deep. The movement was felt across western Montana, including Missoula, where windows and doors shook. Residents in the … [Read more...] about 6.5 magnitude quake rattles Idaho, western Montana
Bullock confirms fifth death; issues directive preventing evictions, foreclosures
By Martin KidstonMarch 31, 2020
Calling it a ripple effect of heartbreak, Gov. Steve Bullock on Tuesday announced Montana's fifth COVID-19 death, and issued a series of directives intended to provide relief to renters and hospitals as their bills come due. As of Tuesday morning, 184 positive cases had been reported in Montana, including 14 hospitalizations. “These losses of life impact us all, no matter … [Read more...] about Bullock confirms fifth death; issues directive preventing evictions, foreclosures
Missoula County postpones fee increase for building permits, but with caution
By Martin KidstonMarch 31, 2020
Despite its feared budgetary impacts, Missoula County commissioners on Tuesday agreed to postpone a planned increase in building fees until mid summer, saying the move could give contractors some temporary relief as the COVID-19 crisis cripples the economy. But doing so could jeopardize the department's budget as it continues to eat into its financial reserves, according to … [Read more...] about Missoula County postpones fee increase for building permits, but with caution
Riverfront Triangle project on pause; developers watching markets “day by day”
By Martin KidstonMarch 31, 2020
Months before construction was set to begin on one of the largest urban infill projects in Missoula, developers behind the plan are hitting pause and will wait for the markets to reveal their post-pandemic future. After years of planning, Riverfront Triangle Partners said they're now taking a day-by-day approach while analyzing the first phase of their project and what … [Read more...] about Riverfront Triangle project on pause; developers watching markets “day by day”
States, hospitals grapple with rationing of medical supplies, equipment
By Michael Ollove/Stateline News March 31, 2020
(Stateline News) Over the weekend, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a reminder that people with disabilities have the same worth as everybody else. That the agency felt compelled to issue such a directive reflects the anguishing choices that American medicine has begun to confront: When medical personnel, equipment and supplies are limited, who gets … [Read more...] about States, hospitals grapple with rationing of medical supplies, equipment