
Missoula Current


Cate Connections: Stepping up for clean air and a healthy community
Shanti Devins and Jeff Mogavero write, "RUFA is an opportunity to tap into your love of clean air and the outdoors, and to come together in community and solidarity for a healthier, more livable future."

Bill could start child support at conception
Women in Montana would be able to request child support payments starting at conception if a bill in the Montana House of Representatives becomes law.

Viewpoint: Trump freeze brings chaos to Montana
Rep. Becky Edwards writes, "We now have vital federal programs and services on the chopping block, including grants and loans for small businesses, agricultural producers, local governments, and more."

Water for the Wye: County, private sector plan $5.3M project
Missoula County on Thursday approved a number of measures intended to bring a long-sought public water system to the Wye.

City notches Grant Creek agreement with restoration set to begin
The Missoula City Council made the Grant Creek restoration project official by authorizing the mayor to sign a construction contract with J&J Excavating.

Viewpoint: Good legislators stay loyal to peer group back home
Roger Koopman writes, "When the person you thought you knew gets elected to the legislature, something miraculous happens as he or she takes their seat in the House or Senate chamber for the first time."

Comment period to close on Flathead River management draft
All the stream segments have several qualities that need to be preserved, from wildlife to native fisheries and clean water to scenic and historic aspects.

Survey: Missoula residents happy with parks, but not the local economy
Mayor Andrea Davis said the survey will establish a baseline by which the city can measure its progress across a range of issues including safety, utilities, taxes, mobility, the economy and community design, among others.

Missoula police investigating gang activity, shooting
The department said the shooting was part of an ongoing dispute between rival gang members and that immediately prior to the shooting, some of the juveniles in the stolen car had been displaying gang hand-signs.

Viewpoint: Closing the gender gap requires access to capital
Morgan Slemberger writes that "Women in Montana face persistent barriers that limit their economic impact including one in particular: access to capital."