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Missoula Current
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![Viewpoint: Bad plan logs old growth, bulldozes roads in habitat](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/01/attachment-Logging-timber.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Bad plan logs old growth, bulldozes roads in habitat
Michael Garrity writes, "The sheer size, the fact that the logging, burning, and road-building are going to continue over many years, and the fact that the Forest Service completely ignored how all of this will affect our rapidly changing climatic conditions all add up to one very bad project."
![Westside Theater arts center seeks approval to sell beer, wine](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/01/attachment-dance.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Westside Theater arts center seeks approval to sell beer, wine
A small Westside performance hall moved closer on Wednesday to receiving a conditional use permit to serve beer and wine during shows after members of the City Council unanimously approved the request in a committee hearing.
![Poor forest condition, treatment costs atop Dean Stone surprises city](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/06/attachment-open-space-trails.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Poor forest condition, treatment costs atop Dean Stone surprises city
The City of Missoula hopes to apply a forestry grant from the state to clean up what one official described as “messy” forest conditions atop Mount Dean Stone – a condition that wasn't known to the city when it acquired the property.
![Viewpoint: Corporate campaign spending fuels political conspiracies](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/05/dark-money.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Corporate campaign spending fuels political conspiracies
David James writes, "In our open society, the advent of social media and unlimited political spending after the Citizens United Supreme Court decision has created the biggest challenge to truth in our nation’s history."
![City unveils plans to improve Clark Fork River access, stem bank erosion](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/08/attachment-River-Recreation-8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City unveils plans to improve Clark Fork River access, stem bank erosion
The project has been in the works since 2014 and looks to preserve water quality and wildlife habitat while also acknowledging the river's popularity as a summer recreation site.
![Construction of $5M fairgrounds’ grandstands set to begin; finished by July](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/08/attachment-fairgrounds-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Construction of $5M fairgrounds’ grandstands set to begin; finished by July
The new grandstands at the Missoula County Fairgrounds should be open in time for this year's fair, joining the Butterfly House as the property's newest attraction.
![Viewpoint: Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest plan based on best science](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-Flathead-forest.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest plan based on best science
Cheryl Probert writes, "As required by law, this Plan is based on best available scientific information and seeks to provide for current social and economic needs while sustaining the health, diversity and productivity of the Forests for future generations."
![DEQ work group to assess state environmental law](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/04/Environment.jpg?w=980&q=75)
DEQ work group to assess state environmental law
The state of Montana is continuing to probe Montana’s environmental law by creating a working group. But like many citizens who attended fall listening sessions, the group members aren’t really sure what they’ll be reviewing.
![Project looks to bury Rock Creek powerlines to reduce fire risk](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/01/attachment-Rock-Creek.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Project looks to bury Rock Creek powerlines to reduce fire risk
After more than a year of planning, a project aimed at reducing the risk of power lines sparking a fire in the Rock Creek drainage is set to move forward in partnership with Missoula Electric Cooperative this spring.
![Proposed 24-unit Missoula subdivision praised for infill, street type](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/01/attachment-housing1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Proposed 24-unit Missoula subdivision praised for infill, street type
A small subdivision near Reserve Street was praised by members of the planning board for its proposed infill and provision of housing near existing city services, and it's now pending the approval of the Missoula City Council.