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Missoula Current
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![Harmon’s Histories: It’s time for an old-fashioned gas war in Missoula!](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/08/attachment-Streamlined-Service-The-Flathead-Courier-July-27-1939.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Harmon’s Histories: It’s time for an old-fashioned gas war in Missoula!
It’s time for a good old gas war ... as in gasoline ... with dealer after dealer cutting prices to be the lowest in town ... even as a loss leader! Ah, the good old days. The last gas war I remember was 1969/1970, when the price per gallon dropped 11 cents.
![After shelter, city still plans to redevelop Johnson Street property](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/12/Park-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
After shelter, city still plans to redevelop Johnson Street property
While opening the Johnson Street shelter for a full year remains a city priority, officials this week said long-term plans for the property still call for redevelopment.
![FWP reduces wolf kill quotas after 2 years of population decline](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/01/attachment-Wolves.jpg?w=980&q=75)
FWP reduces wolf kill quotas after 2 years of population decline
After two years of wolf population declines, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has lowered kill quotas for Montana’s wolf hunting and trapping season. But allowing early wolf trapping in more areas may threaten some grizzly bears.
![City Council considers cuts, additions as 9.7% tax increase looms](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/Downtown2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City Council considers cuts, additions as 9.7% tax increase looms
In a four-hour show of priorities and opinions, the Missoula City Council on Wednesday considered a long list of amendments to the new city budget that would either add new costs or cut them.
![Missoula County: Property owners suffer from state’s broken tax system](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-Gianforte-Taxes.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula County: Property owners suffer from state’s broken tax system
Missoula County writes, "Montana’s tax system is sorely outdated, and, to paraphrase former DOR Director Dan Bucks, is now rigged in favor of larger corporations and utilities, at the expense of homeowners and renters across the state."
![Cooney: Vote Jordan Hess to keep Missoula strong](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/07/attachment-Hess.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cooney: Vote Jordan Hess to keep Missoula strong
Mike Cooney writes, "As a former state leader, I’m impressed by the way Mayor Hess continues to stand up for Missoula in the face of a hostile state legislature."
![MOR endorses Farmer, Campbell for Missoula City Council](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/10/attachment-Sierra-Farmer.jpg?w=980&q=75)
MOR endorses Farmer, Campbell for Missoula City Council
MOR writes, "After a thorough review process that included online questionnaires and in-person interviews, the organization is confident in its endorsement of Sierra Farmer for City Council, Ward 2, and Robert Campbell for City Council, Ward 5."
![Remnants of Hurricane Hillary expected to soak Missoula on Sunday](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/08/attachment-NOAA-hurricane.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Remnants of Hurricane Hillary expected to soak Missoula on Sunday
While cooling rain heading into September isn't terribly unusual for western Montana, it is considered unique when it comes from a hurricane.
![Viewpoint: ‘Outside money’ doesn’t work like some imply](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/09/attachment-elections-voting.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: ‘Outside money’ doesn’t work like some imply
Cathy Deschamps writes, "Mike Nugent understands the obstacles preventing affordable home construction, and homelessness, and understands homeowners are heavily taxed, which is not sustainable. "
![BLM, partners celebrate start of Blackfoot restoration projects](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/08/attachment-Stone-Manning-Ernie-McKenzie.jpg?w=980&q=75)
BLM, partners celebrate start of Blackfoot restoration projects
Over the past century, the Blackfoot Valley has been a source of livelihood for many but hasn’t always been treated well. Now, with the help of some partners and federal money, some areas will be restored to a healthier condition.