Missoula Current
Rail to trail: Cal plans Great Redwood Trail along defunct RR route
Poised to transform a defunct rail route, the Great Redwood Trail is expected to bring thousands of new visitors to picturesque Northern California. That has community leaders both optimistic and concerned.
Voices: Failed veto override poor display of political theater
Sheila Hogan writes, "Though most legislators supported this bill last year, many of them were told to change their minds this year, and they did."
Lolo gravel pit decision on hold while parties attempt agreement
The proposed expansion of a gravel pit south of Lolo remains in limbo while the county has asked the pit owners and the neighbors to try to find a solution.
Viewpoint: Warrior, hero, or something else?
David Daniels writes, "I don’t believe Tim Sheehy is a war hero and I don’t think other people should believe it either. He’s not much of a warrior either, as evidenced by his reluctance to meet with Montana journalists seeking follow-up on the Washington Post’s explosive Glacier Park story."
Climate Connections: Invest in a resilient during Missoula Gives
Amy Cilimburg and Abby Huseth write "Inspiration of good news and happenings far and near, plus myriad opportunities to get involved to accelerate climate solutions in Missoula and beyond, can keep us grounded and moving forward, together."
Tester introduces bill to block USPS move from Missoula to Spokane
A bill introduced Thursday by Sen. Jon Tester would stop the U.S. Postal Service from relocating its processing and distribution center from Missoula to Spokane and prohibit the “unnecessary” consolidation of mail processing centers nationwide.
Missoula’s new transportation plan to explore transit, trails
Required every four years, the Long Range Transportation Plan will help guide future investments across the metropolitan area.
Viewpoint: Pearson most effective candidate for SD46
Neva Hassanein writes, "CB Pearson is hands down the most experienced candidate running to represent Senate District 46 in the Montana legislature."
Billings man who threatened to kill Tester sentenced to 30 years
A Billings man who threatened to murder Sen. Jon Tester was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison, followed by three more years of supervised release.
Mary’s Mountain Cookies opens shop at Southgate Mall
A cookie company that found its way to Missoula six years ago opened its second local location last week, marking what the business owners described as “significant milestone.”