Missoula Current

Missoula County in partnership with Trout Unlimited entered into an agreement this week to remove a culvert and restore the stretch of Marshall Creek at Marshall Mountain Park.

Doug James writes, "We can make our communities and our streets safer simply by allowing our cities and towns to decide on their own if they want to use traffic cameras."

Calling it the start of a cleaner future, the city and county of Missoula on Monday night officially adopted an agreement with Northwestern Energy, setting the foundation for the state's first option to purchase green power from a new renewable energy source.

Last week's storm cut power at Missoula Montana Airport, prompting at least four flights to divert to other airfields until the facility was able to power up its generator.

Jim Elliott writes, "What is not petty is being able to feed a family, to get medical care when you need it, to not be hounded or shot dead by people with authority but no brains."

Shoptown LLC submitted its request earlier this year and plans to build a dry shop and heated storage facility on a small portion of its 83-acre property.

Amy Cilimburg writes, "Our fire seasons are lengthening, and we’re breathing more pollution."

Marc Cooke writes, "Wolves are a public trust resource belonging to every citizen. They deserve management that is transparent, scientifically credible, and worthy of the public's confidence."

The latest figures mark another record-setting year for the event, surpassing the $4.2 million in estimated economic impact generated in 2025.

The Lead Community Agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities of the program's three leading partners – the city and county of Missoula and the city of Bozeman – as they now prepare to bring the program to the Montana Public Service Commission for approval.