
Missoula Current


Utah’s bid to keep Sundance heats up over LGBTQ+ flag ban bill
‘Bye Felicia,’ one lawmaker posts on social media, saying ‘Sundance does not fit in Utah anymore.’ Boulder, Colorado, is a festival relocation finalist.

Linda Vista subdivision seeks rezone for townhomes
A South Hills subdivision approved in 2009 is seeking a rezone allowing for open space while permitting duplexes on 77 lots initially zoned for single-family homes.

Missoula County hires new director of Public Works
The county said Jason Mitchell's experience managing complex projects and construction initiatives made him the right candidate for the job.

Viewpoint: Quality politicians should be open to fair competition
Gary Buchanan writes, "A good winner is humble, willing to listen and learn, and doesn’t try to protect their own-self interest by reducing competition in our elections."

Mayor Davis lays out municipal priorities for 2025
Mayor Davis writes, "My administration is committed to making City government more responsive, addressing the increasing cost of living and ensuring Missoulians have options for homes they can afford."

Missoula College first to collaborate with state on jobs for grads program
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry said the Jobs for Montana Graduates chapter will expand postsecondary options for students and strengthen the pipeline from high school to career.

Viewpoint: Credit Card Competition Act will hurt small businesses
Mick & Jami Lewis write, "Any legislation that will hurt the rewards programs small businesses depend on is legislation that should be opposed."

Viewpoint: Daines’ bill aimed at ‘huge’ energy misleading
Paul Grimstad writes, "His bill would put every acre of available (but not necessarily suitable) public land up for leasing by private companies four times a year. Thaatʼs 200 million acres, nearly 85% of all BLM lands in the West."

YWCA purchases Third Street parcel, explores future uses
The YWCA Missoula on Wednesday said it has purchased two acres adjacent to its current facility on Third Street and is currently exploring how to best use the site.

Bitterroot Forest stops project for endangered species analysis
A 2-year-old forestry project is on hold while the Bitterroot National Forest checks to see whether the project activities would affect threatened species.