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Missoula Current
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![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.
![County closer to opening household hazardous waste facility](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/09/waste-hazardous-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
County closer to opening household hazardous waste facility
While a number of steps still need to be completed, Elena Evans said the year-round disposal program is working through a number of requirements and should open for Last Best Haz Waste Days this September.
![Viewpoint: Credit card merger good for small businesses](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/09/dollars.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Credit card merger good for small businesses
Dan Anderson writes "This merger presents a golden opportunity to inject much-needed competition into the credit card processing industry—a move that promises significant benefits for small businesses and consumers alike."
![Viewpoint: Sen. Daines, oil and gas and Montana’s future](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/09/Oil-Train1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Sen. Daines, oil and gas and Montana’s future
Eric Melson writes, "By limiting speculative leasing and raising bonding and royalty rates, our rural towns will be better prepared for a uniquely Montana future, where the great outdoors is part of everyone’s life, and small businesses across the state are thriving."
![Harmon’s Histories: Gossip sometimes skewed news in early Montana](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/06/attachment-Clipping-The-Male-Gossip.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Harmon’s Histories: Gossip sometimes skewed news in early Montana
Columnist Byron Williams once wrote, “Interesting, breezy gossip has its charm. Men like it as well as women.” In fact he claimed men were worse than women, when it came to gossiping.
![Montana signs tri-state agreement to manage Yellowstone griz](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/04/Grizzly.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana signs tri-state agreement to manage Yellowstone griz
With Montana’s approval of a tri-state agreement, the Greater Yellowstone population of grizzly bears could be one step closer to delisting.
![From Pink to Jewell, summer of music packs Missoula lineup](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/06/attachment-music.jpg?w=980&q=75)
From Pink to Jewell, summer of music packs Missoula lineup
The summer concerts in Missoula area are going to be busy and epic, filled with shows from across multiple genres.
![Viewpoint: City ordinance on camping will keep people homeless](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/06/attachment-land.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: City ordinance on camping will keep people homeless
Stephanie Land writes, "This ordinance will limit our community’s ability to fully function. Resources will go to enforcement rather than programs that offer support."
![Dueling attorneys debate water, zoning in Lolo gravel pit decision](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/02/attachment-gravel.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dueling attorneys debate water, zoning in Lolo gravel pit decision
Water rights, state law and other water-related issues took center stage in a hearing Thursday over whether Missoula County should grant a variance to allow a gravel pit south of Lolo room to expand in the years ahead.
![Viewpoint: Montana must defend right to contraception](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/healthcare-e1470695772735.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Montana must defend right to contraception
Montana doctor's write, "What they fail to recognize is that the Montana public is watching and will not tolerate any attempts to undermine our reproductive freedoms. As we reflect on the recent vote, we must hold our politicians accountable."