My name is Bryony Schwan, and I am writing today to endorse Kimberly Dudik for Montana Attorney General. After working for more than 30 years in the environmental movement, I am excited to support a proven advocate for our environment. What inspires me about Kimberly’s leadership on this issue is that she understands the intersections of the environmental movement with … [Read more...] about Letters: Dudik will fight for environment issues as Attorney General
Traffic climbs to 20% at Missoula airport; some routes returning mid-summer
By Martin KidstonMay 26, 2020
As airlines find their footing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, summer route schedules suggest Missoula could regain several markets, though on smaller aircraft and a less frequent schedule. Calling it good news and bad, airport officials on Tuesday said traffic through Missoula tipped up to between 15% and 20% of normal over the Memorial Day weekend, outpacing the … [Read more...] about Traffic climbs to 20% at Missoula airport; some routes returning mid-summer
Mountain Line wins grant for two new electric buses; fleet grows to eight
By Missoula CurrentMay 26, 2020
Mountain Line will add two more buses to its growing fleet of electric vehicles thanks to a $1 million grant announced on Tuesday. Awarded by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, the grant will bring the Missoula Urban Transportation District closer to eliminating tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 2035. Jesse Dodson, chairman of the district's board, said … [Read more...] about Mountain Line wins grant for two new electric buses; fleet grows to eight
MDT awards $16.6M Higgins Bridge project; work set to begin in October
By Missoula CurrentMay 26, 2020
After an initial delay due to questions over cost, the Montana Department of Transportation on Tuesday awarded its contract for the rehabilitation of the Higgins Avenue bridge. Sletten Construction will begin the $16.5 million overhaul this fall. “While we had hoped to be under construction already, MDT went back to the contracting community and our partners to develop a … [Read more...] about MDT awards $16.6M Higgins Bridge project; work set to begin in October
Fort Missoula lands NPS grant with goals of restoring alien detention barracks
By Missoula CurrentMay 26, 2020
A grant announced Tuesday by the National Park Service will move the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula closer to its goal of restoring two barracks dating to the early 1940s and the site's use as an internment camp. The $40,000 grant, awarded through the Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program, will allow the museum to begin assessing what it will take to fully … [Read more...] about Fort Missoula lands NPS grant with goals of restoring alien detention barracks