Missoula Current
Harmon’s Histories: 1870s Montana too cold, lonely for this writer
Perhaps the most influential news report of the day, which thoroughly solidified my feelings that the 1870s were not for me, was the following reminder of the obvious: There were no women to be found in 1874: “Draw poker and whiskey straight are again the favorite recreations of the natives.”
MSO Extension: Comprehensive pest management for local gardeners
Sandy Perrin writes, "As summer approaches, it's crucial for gardeners to implement effective pest and disease management strategies to protect their plants."
Viewpoint: A nation with only one party doomed to fail
David James writes, "A democracy without truth cannot function. A constitutional democracy with only one party working for the people is doomed to fail."
Photos: Pride event fills downtown streets
Photos from the 2024 Pride event in Missoula.
Public Works to seek utility rate increase to address water leakage, repairs
While the City of Missoula has made headway in addressing leaks in its water system over the past decade, leakage remains an issue and current utility rates won't enable the city to get ahead of the issue.
Viewpoint: Old car crosses old Missoula bridge, for now
Bruce Barrett writes, "There are only so many places where you can drive an old classic car across an old one lane bridge. Missoula is one of them."
Climate Connections: Make it a summer of climate action
Abby Huseth writes "I’m resolving to hold onto that feeling of gratitude for all that is right with the world: it’s the best inspiration I’ve found to keep fighting for a livable future and healthy community."
Property owner seeks approval of 13-lot South Hills subdivision
Citing challenges in topography and limited access, the owner of a South Hills property is seeking a number of variances in order to create a 13-lot subdivision.
Groups sue to force PSC to decide on climate-change rulemaking
For months, the Montana Public Service Commission has delayed a decision to modify rules regulating power utilities to account for climate change, so several organizations have returned to court to force action.
Viewpoint: Non-residents harvest more mule deer bucks than residents
Manning Rushton writes, "When it comes to hunter crowding and the state of mule deer, non-resident hunting pressure and harvests aren’t the only culprits, but mounting evidence shows they’re a big one."