Missoula Current
Tester, Daines split impeachment vote but call for border security
Montana's two U.S. Senators on Wednesday split their vote on a GOP attempt to hold an impeachment trial for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, though both called upon the Biden administration to address ongoing issues at the southern border.
Viewpoint: USFWS fails wolves, science, and the law
Erik Molvar writes, "Clearly and obviously, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho require the adult supervision of ESA protections for wolves. Their state regulatory frameworks are purposefully designed for wolf eradication."
Homeword names Trujillo as new executive director
Homeword on Wednesday named Karissa Trujillo to the post following a national search. She will lead the organization in its mission to teach homebuyer and financial education while providing affordable housing.
City closing in on incentives program to boost housing affordability
The Voluntary Incentives Program emerged as a strategy in the city's housing policy and is designed to reduce the barriers to building new housing and promote better access to affordability.
Tester pushes for passage of affordable housing bills in committee
Housing experts on Tuesday told members of the U.S. Senate Banking Subcommittee that several bills now under consideration could help address affordable housing issues, especially those in rural America.
Tax debate heats up in Missoula under pinch of inflation
As the governor extended the deadline Monday for Montana residents to apply for property tax relief, leaders in Missoula gathered to discuss the state of the community, where inflationary costs and taxation played a central theme.
City approves $24M grant agreement for downtown transportation project
Calling it a welcome investment, the Missoula City Council on Monday night approved a $24 million federal grant agreement for several downtown transportation projects now years in the making.
Viewpoint: Sage Grouse ‘collaborative conservation effort’ failing
Mike Garrity writes, "No matter what election-year fiction Stone-Manning spreads about the great success of the collaborators' plan, the reality is that sage grouse are staring extinction in the face."
Missoula leaders call on faith communities to aid in homeless effort
City and county officials on Monday called upon communities of faith to step up and play a stronger role in helping Missoula address the basic needs of its homeless population.
State of the Community: Leaders paint brighter picture of Missoula’s future
Housing, homelessness, infrastructure and education topped the list of issues on Monday during the annual State of the Community address.