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UM roundtable explores actions that could impact climate change

By Laura LundquistSeptember 17, 2019

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Young adults know better than to wait for politicians to do something to slow climate change. They’re trying to take some matters into their own hands and are encouraging others to do what they can to reduce fossil fuel use. “We need everyone to be as courageous as you can, from the position that you’re in,” said Caitlin Piserchia, climate organizer and UM graduate. “We need … [Read more...] about UM roundtable explores actions that could impact climate change

Three-story office set for Brooks Street groundbreaking; Stockman set to open

By Martin KidstonSeptember 17, 2019

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The Brooks Street corridor will continue its transformation from dilapidated movie theaters and defunct shopping centers to a place of business and commerce when a new office building breaks ground in the coming weeks. Stockman Bank, which plans to open its new Brooks Street location next month, recently sold a parcel of land behind its new branch, where Envision Commercial … [Read more...] about Three-story office set for Brooks Street groundbreaking; Stockman set to open

Commission approves purchase of land, buildings for new Missoula election center

By Dave Stalling September 17, 2019

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The Missoula Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously agreed to amend a buy-sell agreement with Western Montana Mental Health Center to purchase land and buildings located at 140 N. Russell to serve as a new county election center. The original agreement, approved on July 19 with an appraised value of $1.87 million, only included the main building, which housed … [Read more...] about Commission approves purchase of land, buildings for new Missoula election center

Tester: “Unequivocal” proof, exit strategy needed before strike on Iran

By Martin KidstonSeptember 17, 2019

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Sen. Jon Tester urged the Trump administration and his key advisers to be “absolutely and unequivocally” certain that Iran was behind the weekend bombings on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities before launching a military response. Any such action also "must be approved by Congress" as a critical condition, he said. During a media call on Tuesday, Tester said too many questions … [Read more...] about Tester: “Unequivocal” proof, exit strategy needed before strike on Iran

County commissioners OK jail land donation for affordable housing

By Dave Stalling September 17, 2019

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The Missoula County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to grant 4 acres of land near the county detention center for development of a low-income and supportive housing project known as Trinity Apartments.  “This is a good, important project, and ties in nicely with the Jail Diversion Master Plan,” said Missoula County Sherriff T.J. McDermott. The jail diversion plan … [Read more...] about County commissioners OK jail land donation for affordable housing

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