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Missoula Current
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![After 50 years of music, Bonnie Raitt still dazzles in Missoula concert](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-Bonnie-Raitt5.jpg?w=980&q=75)
After 50 years of music, Bonnie Raitt still dazzles in Missoula concert
William Munoz writes, "Her live concert is a testament to her brilliance as one of the countries true musical gems."
![Washington State, Oregon State sue Pac-12 to protect conference](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/09/Grizzlies-football-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Washington State, Oregon State sue Pac-12 to protect conference
Washington State University and Oregon State University challenge the Pac-12's decision to allow departing members to vote on issues tangential to the conference's future.
![City, county to begin work on old federal building](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/11/federal-building-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City, county to begin work on old federal building
The new budgets adopted by the city and county of Missoula include funding to begin remediation work on the old federal building, along with money to cover operating costs over the next year.
![County considers new precincts, consolidated polling places](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/09/Elections-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
County considers new precincts, consolidated polling places
Population changes, security needs and shifting trends in how people vote could see Missoula County adopt a number of changes ahead of the 2024 election cycle, including the consolidation of polling places and a subtle shift in commissioner districts.
![Climate Connections: Join Climate Solutions Week in September](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-Climate.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Climate Connections: Join Climate Solutions Week in September
Abby Huseth writes, "Every year, as fall signals its arrival with shorter days and cooler temperatures, I breathe sighs of relief – I can say goodbye to worries about wildfire smoke and 100 F days. And this year, autumn seems right on time for Missoula."
![Clark Fork Coalition, others to intervene on Koocanusa selenium challenge](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/03/Cookanusa.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Clark Fork Coalition, others to intervene on Koocanusa selenium challenge
Four conservation organizations want to join the Montana Department of Environmental Quality in its lawsuit over water quality standards in Lake Koocanusa.
![County adopts 5.4% budget increase: cites inflation, Legislature](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/10/transportation-traffic.jpg?w=980&q=75)
County adopts 5.4% budget increase: cites inflation, Legislature
County officials said local residents would have seen a tax decrease this year if not for the increased value of homes. The Legislature's failure to lower the residential tax rate from 1.35% to .94%, as recommended by DOR, also played a role.
![City hoping for grant to fund Highway 200 project in East Missoula](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-road.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City hoping for grant to fund Highway 200 project in East Missoula
Transportation officials in Missoula will apply for a federal grant this year in hopes of landing funding to construct a number of roadway improvements in East Missoula.
![Code reform in Missoula to consider costs, development patterns](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/04/housing-construction.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Code reform in Missoula to consider costs, development patterns
Changes in state law and Missoula's own effort to reform its zoning and development codes are expected to result in a number of early changes to local regulations that could help expedite the review and development of housing and other projects.
![J-Street neighborhood voices thoughts, concerns over homeless shelter](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-Shelter-Security.jpg?w=980&q=75)
J-Street neighborhood voices thoughts, concerns over homeless shelter
The open house served as a forum for the neighborhood to contribute their voices to the shelter’s future and seek solutions.