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![Missoula looks to streamline development, housing diversity through code reform](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/05/attachment-growth.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula looks to streamline development, housing diversity through code reform
The city's existing development and zoning codes create barriers to housing diversity and affordability, fail to promote infill and walkable neighborhoods, and are difficult to navigate, planning officials said Wednesday.
![Viewpoint: Owning an EV is fun, clean and easy](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/electric2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Owning an EV is fun, clean and easy
Elaine Caton writes, "If you are at all interested, don’t let the myths and sensational news stories scare you away."
![Missoula fire levy passes with strong support; gov study fails](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/10/attachment-fire-department.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula fire levy passes with strong support; gov study fails
The fire levy is permanent and will generate up to $7 million annually to support growth in the Missoula Fire Department.
![Missoula fire levy on pace to pass; government study to fail](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/11/Fire-Department.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula fire levy on pace to pass; government study to fail
Voters in the City of Missoula were in strong support of a fire levy and opposed to a study on local government, according to early returns.
![‘Reasonable balance:’ City unveils plan to address ‘unhoused camping’](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/06/attachment-Davis.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Reasonable balance:’ City unveils plan to address ‘unhoused camping’
Citing a desire to balance the needs of both the housed and unhoused while also protecting the environment and local businesses, the City of Missoula on Tuesday unveiled the framework of a new strategy intended to address “crisis camping.”
![Missoula man shot and killed; female suspect arrested after standoff](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/06/police-car-lights.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula man shot and killed; female suspect arrested after standoff
Missoula police officers arrested a 35-year-old woman on Monday night who allegedly shot and killed a 56-year-old man and barricaded herself in a nearby residence.
![Montana Viewpoint: Turkeys, taxes and tourists](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/04/Jim-Elliott-headshot-2015-249x350-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Viewpoint: Turkeys, taxes and tourists
Jim Elliott writes, "To tax the tourists and use the receipts to offset residential property tax increases is not a terribly new idea and has been used successfully in several small taxing jurisdictions in Montana."
![County to help nonprofit seek funding to continue safe camp](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/06/attachment-shelter.jpg?w=980&q=75)
County to help nonprofit seek funding to continue safe camp
With federal funding poised to run out over the coming year, Missoula County may help one local nonprofit prepare to seek external funding to continue operating the Temporary Safe Outdoor Space.
![Missoula-based lending firm names new president, CEO](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/10/attachment-Money.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula-based lending firm names new president, CEO
A nonprofit lending organization based in Missoula has appointed one of its own to serve as its new president and CEO.
![Airport working with city on rails-to-trails plan, Grant Creek restoration](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/09/Trails-Transportation.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Airport working with city on rails-to-trails plan, Grant Creek restoration
A stretch of an old railroad bed abandoned long ago could become the newest segment of the Great American Trail once the city and airport flesh out a plan.