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City Council: In Ward 5, a pledge of tax cuts versus the needs of Missoula residents

By Martin KidstonOctober 15, 2021

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While Stacie Anderson and Bob Campbell took different routes to Missoula, both look to contribute as problem solvers on the City Council representing Ward 5. Housing, taxation and development are in play. Anderson, the incumbent, believes the city needs solution-oriented leaders willing to “dig in, do their homework, show up and serve” the community to solve today's complex … [Read more...] about City Council: In Ward 5, a pledge of tax cuts versus the needs of Missoula residents

Help wanted: Poverello scrambles to fill jobs at Emergency Winter Shelter

By Missoula CurrentOctober 15, 2021

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Missoula's shortage of willing workers has made hiring difficult and with winter pushing in, the Poverello Center is trying to hire 30 care positions for the Johnson Street Emergency Winter Shelter, which is set to open in two weeks. The city and county of Missoula, along with other partners, have contributed funding to the Poverello's service on Johnson Street. This is the … [Read more...] about Help wanted: Poverello scrambles to fill jobs at Emergency Winter Shelter

Commentary: Gianforte appointments favor private wildlife, threaten MT heritage

By Tim RobertsOctober 15, 2021

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Growing up in rural Utah, I had incredible public hunting opportunities, just like so many in Montana have enjoyed for generations. I spent time with family and friends, pursuing mule deer and elk on both public and private lands in what were the defining moments of my upbringing.  That all changed when a group called Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife took over my home state’s … [Read more...] about Commentary: Gianforte appointments favor private wildlife, threaten MT heritage

Sustainable Missoula: Notes from a watershed group on the rise

By Beth JudyOctober 15, 2021

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We could see it so clearly—and indeed, Sunday, September 26, dawned a heart-crackingly gorgeous day. In golden afternoon sun, we board members of the Rattlesnake Creek Watershed Group joined our neighbors at RCWG’s annual fall festival, mingling, meeting, celebrating the season on the beautiful lawns of Ten Spoon Winery. People took turns cranking the ciderpress, to which … [Read more...] about Sustainable Missoula: Notes from a watershed group on the rise

USFWS survey documents grizzly bears in Bitterroot headwaters

By Laura LundquistOctober 14, 2021

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https://youtu.be/qI1hJElAtAY U.S. Fish and Wildlife survey has documented grizzly bears in the southern end of the Bitterroot Valley. The first summer of the two-year Southwest Grizzly Bear DNA Project is over, and the results documented the presence of two grizzly bears near the headwaters of the East Fork of the Bitterroot River, according to a U.S. Fish and Wildlife … [Read more...] about USFWS survey documents grizzly bears in Bitterroot headwaters

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