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![Sun Country arrives Missoula as passenger growth surges](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/06/attachment-airlines.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sun Country arrives Missoula as passenger growth surges
Sun Country Airlines made its debut flight into Missoula on Wednesday, leaving Minneapolis and arriving before noon at the new terminal.
![Push for plastic ban, abortion rights could shape Missoula ballot](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-Voter-elections.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Push for plastic ban, abortion rights could shape Missoula ballot
A push to get a ban on some plastics on the November ballot could put the City of Missoula in a pinch regarding its new fiscal budget and the cost of the election.
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Clean energy to play central role in rehab of Missoula federal building
Efforts to renovate the downtown federal building for public use is running roughly one year behind schedule, officials said Wednesday. But as the work advances, it will explore a range of grants aimed at energy efficiency.
![American Prairie secures another 12K acres for conservation](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/03/Prairie-Reserve.jpg?w=980&q=75)
American Prairie secures another 12K acres for conservation
American Prairie continues to expand its land holdings in north-central Montana, announcing last week it now holds more than 475,000 acres of land after acquiring another 12,534 acres in Phillips County on two parcels.
![Viewpoint: Propaganda and misinformation abound](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/07/russia-us-flags.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Propaganda and misinformation abound
David James writes, "What we are witnessing in America today, is the culmination of many factors. Media sources and political leaders have created a “firehose of falsehoods” because they know why people believe liars."
![Voices: Gravel pit harms residents, water and wildlife](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/03/attachment-Bitterroot.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Voices: Gravel pit harms residents, water and wildlife
Liz Heaney writes, "Who will stand up for the elk now that their migration corridor is compromised? Who will stand with Bitterroot residents?"
![Judge hears arguments on Pintler Face logging stop](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/01/attachment-Logging-timber.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Judge hears arguments on Pintler Face logging stop
A federal court judge is debating whether or not to put a hold on logging projects already being carried out in the foothills of the Anaconda-Pintler Range.
![City establishes new policy on crisis camping, future options](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/10/attachment-homeless.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City establishes new policy on crisis camping, future options
After months of debate and years of consideration, the Missoula City Council on Monday night adopted new policy regulating the time, manner and place in which crisis camping is permissible in parks and on public property.
![Moratorium placed on new pot dispensaries in Missoula](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/06/attachment-marijuana.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Moratorium placed on new pot dispensaries in Missoula
Citing public health concerns, the Missoula City Council on Monday night adopted a resolution placing a moratorium on accepting new business licenses for recreation pot dispensaries and set a public hearing for several other issues on the matter.
![Entitlement funds could help Pyramid, but city nonprofits want the money](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/11/Pyramid-lumber-wood.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Entitlement funds could help Pyramid, but city nonprofits want the money
Looking to keep a struggling mill in Seeley Lake from closing for good, Missoula County may look to steer a one-time state grant toward the operation.