Missoula Current

BLM has a chance to increase land protections and push back against climate change

By Ken Rait (Daily Montanan)January 17, 2022

January 17, 2022 By Missoula Current

The largest piece of America’s incredible wealth of public lands is the 250 million acres overseen by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In fact, the BLM manages 1 in 10 acres of surface area in the U.S., and 30% of the minerals. Now, the Biden administration has an unprecedented opportunity to increase BLM protections for important wildlife habitat, Indigenous peoples’ … [Read more...] about BLM has a chance to increase land protections and push back against climate change

Yellowstone businesses, wildlife advocates call for return of wolf quotas as death toll mounts

By Laura LundquistJanuary 17, 2022

January 17, 2022 By Missoula Current

As more wolves are killed around Yellowstone National Park, numerous groups are upping the pressure on both state and federal agencies to reduce or stop the death count. After the Associated Press reported on Jan. 6 that 20 wolves from packs residing in Yellowstone National Park have been shot and killed, concern has grown over what continued trapping could mean for tourism, … [Read more...] about Yellowstone businesses, wildlife advocates call for return of wolf quotas as death toll mounts

Project to widen Mullan Road to three lanes nears; Mary Jane extension to the north

By Martin KidstonJanuary 17, 2022

January 17, 2022 By Missoula Current

With spring approaching and the construction season with it, city and county planners are looking to get started on elements of the Mullan BUILD project – a job that's been on the books now for several years. Members of the Missoula City Council last week approved a $45,000 service agreement with WGM Group to design the intersection of Chuck Wagon Drive at Mullan Road as … [Read more...] about Project to widen Mullan Road to three lanes nears; Mary Jane extension to the north

Harmon’s Histories: Missoula gossip columnist took aim at anglers, census takers

By Jim HarmonJanuary 17, 2022

January 17, 2022 By Missoula Current

It’s been a while since we’ve perused the writings of one of our favorite Missoula society columnists, “Glitter,” whose scribblings graced the front pages of the Weekly Gazette in the late 1800s. Glitter was most likely the editor of the Weekly Gazette. “The Terrors of the Bitter Root” headlined one of her (or his) columns in July 1890. “The promenades, parks and … [Read more...] about Harmon’s Histories: Missoula gossip columnist took aim at anglers, census takers

Missoula County denies zoning change for more housing in East Missoula

By Martin KidstonJanuary 15, 2022

January 15, 2022 By Missoula Current

Citing a lack of certainty, Missoula County this week denied a request to revoke zoning created specifically for a single lot in East Missoula, even though it would have brought 59 affordable housing units to the market and the possibility of greater project flexibility. By doing so, the property will remain limited to 44 units with no ground-floor commercial. Commissioners … [Read more...] about Missoula County denies zoning change for more housing in East Missoula

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