
Missoula Current


Cabinet-Yaak grizzly mortality rate still high, gene-flow discovered
Genetics studies of grizzlies in northwest Montana and northern Idaho are yielding some hopeful results just as many grizzly bear recovery efforts are being put on hold due to Trump administration cuts.

Viewpoint: Viewpoint: ‘We don’t check documents at the church door’
Missoula church leaders write, "Churches, synagogues and other houses of worship, particularly in areas with large migrant populations, have felt the chill of the new enforcement climate."

Viewpoint: We must protect our migrant neighbors
Jesse Jaeger writes, "I am proud that my church, Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Missoula, has a long history of standing with our migrant neighbors."

City plans improvements to compost facility; chemical concerns remain
Citing concern over a specific “forever chemical” found in the compost produced at Garden City Compost, the Missoula City Council on Wednesday pledge to follow best practices to address the issue and work with state experts to minimize any potential hazard.

Location of new MFD Station 6 still in debate
Based upon call volume, response times and industry standards, the Missoula Fire Department has proposed placing a new fire station in the mid-Reserve Street area on the western edge of the city.

Viewpoint: Colstrip plant plays critical power role in Montana
Fred Thomas writes, "Labeling Colstrip “the dirtiest coal plant in the nation” is both inflammatory and inaccurate."

Large film and television campus planned for Roseburg property
Calling it the first of its kind in Montana, a group of Broadway veterans and investors plan to open a 47-acre film and television campus in Missoula on the former Roseberg property, with a ribbon cutting planned this week.

Crisis calls grow as Missoula’s Mobile Support Team sharpens
The Mobile Support Team responded to 2,788 calls in 2024, up from 1,985 calls the prior year.

New contract will help Missoula Elections Office streamline ballot making
An agreement approved on Tuesday will enable the Missoula County Elections Office to compose its own ballots ahead of an election and reduce the time-sensitive process by offering more control at the local level.

Flathead Forest prepares to approve new Holland Lake permit
The public comment period was originally scheduled to close on May 7, but it was extended until 10 p.m. on May 14.