Missoula Current

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.

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."

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."

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.

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.

Fred Thomas writes, "Labeling Colstrip “the dirtiest coal plant in the nation” is both inflammatory and inaccurate."

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.

The Mobile Support Team responded to 2,788 calls in 2024, up from 1,985 calls the prior year.

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.

The public comment period was originally scheduled to close on May 7, but it was extended until 10 p.m. on May 14.