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Missoula Current
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![Missoula County forms new lands department, names director](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/04/attachment-Marshall-Mountain.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula County forms new lands department, names director
A new department formed within Missoula County will also have a new director to oversee everything from trails to the newly acquired public park at Marshall Mountain.
![City approves South Russell crossing, Mullan-Flynn trail](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/trail2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City approves South Russell crossing, Mullan-Flynn trail
The Missoula City Council on Wednesday approved a number of transportation projects, including a crossing project on South Russell Street and a trail extension off Flynn Lane and Mullan Road.
![Missoula City Council approves greenway project, assessments](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/12/sidewalk.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula City Council approves greenway project, assessments
Disagreement over who should fund the project's sidewalks remained in play, as several properties within the project area will be assessed roughly 15% of the cost.
![Missoula workforce housing project, bond gets green light](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/10/white-pine-development.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula workforce housing project, bond gets green light
New language adopted by the Montana Legislature around the definition of infrastructure helped fuel the approval of a large workforce housing project planned for Missoula's Northside Neighborhood.
![June ballot will include $7M Missoula fire levy](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/01/IMG_1694-rotated.jpg?w=980&q=75)
June ballot will include $7M Missoula fire levy
If passed, it would generate $7 million a year for the Missoula Fire Department and fund a new station and new fire company, and bring the department's response times within national standards.
![Viewpoint: Fair chase requires openness, honesty](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/07/Bears-capture.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Fair chase requires openness, honesty
Montana Backcountry Horsemen and Anglers writes, "It would be unwise to unnecessarily eliminate some of the reassurances black bear hunters provide the general public that we’re doing it right."
![Report: Increase in Missoula’s housing costs slowed in 2023](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-Housing.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Report: Increase in Missoula’s housing costs slowed in 2023
While the cost of housing in the greater Missoula area continues to climb, the increase slowed in 2023 as new supply helped feed demand. Still, the region remains in a housing deficit and costs continue to outpace what most buyers can afford.
![Viewpoint: Women’s history month – a call to courage](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/InsideTheCapitol.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Women’s history month – a call to courage
"As we celebrate women, we also acknowledge our responsibility to ensure every human life is treated with dignity, honor and respect from our first breath to our last."
![Viewpoint: Looming requirement puts Montana seniors at risk](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/03/attachment-Zach-Brown.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Looming requirement puts Montana seniors at risk
Zach Brown writes, "Montana can’t afford to lose any more of our senior long term care facilities, and I am grateful that Senator Tester is fighting for this important issue in the U.S. Senate."
![Snowpack remains low despite February moisture](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/02/snow-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Snowpack remains low despite February moisture
Montana’s mountain snowpack is still only 70% of what it should be at the end of February, despite the snowstorms that have recently traversed the state.