Missoula Current

Susan Teitelman writes, "We ask City Council to honor the city and community climate commitments and protect athletes and our community from extreme heat by setting policy requiring natural grass rather than artificial turf in City spaces like Ogren Park."

More Blackfoot valley residents are becoming aware of a gravel pit proposed within yards of the Blackfoot River, and they’ve added their names to a petition asking the Missoula County Board of Commissioners for help.

Sandy Bailey writes, "As we gather with loved ones, let’s pause to honor Montana’s unsung heroes: the 214,000 family caregivers who keep our families whole."

As Montana’s streams continue to dwindle in the continuing drought, a diverse group of organizations and individuals are once again challenging Montana’s rule on exempt wells, saying the state has repeatedly ignored court rulings.

SEV Enterprises, owned by Peter and Kristen von Doersten, are donating the proposed 23-acre Gleneagle Conservation Easement to the city.

Funds remaining in the 2006 Open Space Bond could be fully expended if the City of Missoula adopts a resolution updating the funding sources for two conservation projects, which have already been approved.

Michael HagEstad writes, "While these results are disappointing, there are two positive developments that a redoubled conservative effort can build on.

A zoning change requested for three parcels on Reserve Street would better adhere to the city's new Land Use Plan and allow for a wider range of uses, city planners said on Wednesday.

The phasing plan for a subdivision approved in East Missoula could be delayed several years until legal issues filed by area residents play out in court.

Joseph Scalia III writes, "Many Southwest Montanans have already and irreversibly made up their minds about whether to side with its “multiple use,” as espoused by the Gallatin Forest Partnership."