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Economic report identifies industries, strategies to give Missoula competitive edge
June 22, 2018
As Missoula looks to strengthen its business climate, local government and the city's economic leaders must work proactively to set the community apart from its competitors, a report released Friday noted.
Economically segregated? Housing vouchers concentrated in certain Missoula neighborhoods
June 22, 2018
As the city of Missoula moves closer to crafting a housing policy for the first time, it's also taking a
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Future building for Radius Gallery on Higgins Ave. gets funding nod from MRA
June 21, 2018
Higgins Avenue in downtown Missoula will see its second new building begin construction this summer as a contemporary art gallery
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Mountain Line plans for the future: Speedier routes, Sunday service, electric buses
June 21, 2018
In the next few decades, Missoula residents can expect faster bus routes, the addition of Sunday service, and earlier morning
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Montana AG, Tester, Daines blast Sup Court decision forcing online sales tax for retailers
June 21, 2018
Reversing decades of precedent, the Supreme Court on Thursday held states may force online retailers to collect and remit sales tax
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‘Holy cow’ moment changes the way state of Montana does business with hospitals
June 21, 2018
Marilyn Bartlett, the director administrator of Montana’s Health Care and Benefits Division, recalls thinking “holy cow” when she got an
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New land use map intended to guide future of urban Missoula County
June 20, 2018
The Missoula Area Mapping Project is nearing the final stages of creating the first draft of a Missoula County urban
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Glacier National Park braces for influx of visitors with new strategies
June 20, 2018
With tourism increasing every year at Glacier National Park, visitors should not only expect more congestion but also new services,
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Tester: White House battle with U.S. trade partners threatens Montana’s economy
June 19, 2018
Sen. Jon Tester on Tuesday maintained his concern over recent tariffs placed on goods from the nation's leading trade partners and the
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Former Denver Post reporters, editors launch new Colorado news publication
June 18, 2018
Former Denver Post reporters and editors have launched a new publication after the newspaper’s hedge fund owner rocked the newsroom
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Missoula Early Learning Center to expand; businesses can reserve spots for employees
June 18, 2018
In its early stages, the estimated $2 million expansion of the Missoula Early Learning Center could include an additional 10
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American Airlines fined $45M in antitrust case; will cooperate as Feds pursue United, Delta
June 18, 2018
American Airlines agreed to pay $45 million to settle an antitrust class action accusing it of colluding with other domestic airlines to
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White House tariffs placed on Canadian steel, aluminum hitting Montana manufacturers
June 15, 2018
Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and other U.S. trade partners have increased
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Montana unemployment rate drops to 3.9 percent; Missoula County down to 2.5
June 15, 2018
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry said payroll employment posted a gain of 1,000 jobs, while total employment levels
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Missoula County commissioners delay decision on cryptocurrency mining moratorium
June 15, 2018
Missoula County commissioners admitted their confusion Thursday during a two-hour public hearing on proposed emergency zoning to limit growth of
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Report: Print newspapers’ fate looks grim and getting grimmer
June 14, 2018
Print newspaper subscriptions and staff sizes continue to tumble, and even their web traffic fell a bit in 2017, the
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Downtown Missoula parking app gets an upgrade with easier business validation
June 13, 2018
After a year of preparations, the Missoula Parking Commission and the software company Passport will introduce new technology this summer
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Missoula housing policy expected by summer; housing trust fund possible in future
June 13, 2018
Two years after establishing an office dedicated to housing and community development, Missoula Mayor John Engen expects to see a
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Seattle City Council reverses course, repeals homeless service tax on job creators
June 13, 2018
In a surprise move, the Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to repeal a $275-per-employee homeless services tax on the city’s
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With industrial land rare, Missoula County eyes Wye for guided economic development
June 12, 2018
With industrial space growing rare in Missoula and the airport's development park nearly full, Missoula County has turned its focus
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Missoula County drafting plans for improvements at Bonner industrial parks
June 12, 2018
Missoula County made inroads Tuesday with plans to prioritize improvements to two industrial sites near Bonner, a move that aims to entice
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Montana PSC approves Hydro One’s acquisition of Colstrip owner Avista Corp.
June 12, 2018
The Montana Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved Hydro One’s acquisition of Avista Corp., which serves as part owner the
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Seattle’s LifeNet GM to head Western Montana Mental Health Center
June 11, 2018
A University of Montana alum and the general manager of a Seattle-based tissue bank was named the new CEO of
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MyVyllage: Missoula start-up mentors new child care businesses, connects families
June 11, 2018
MyVyllage is a Missoula-based start-up that provides tools for new child care providers to develop their businesses while also providing
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June 10, 2018
What's being billed as a bookkeeping error at the Montana Department of Revenue will prompt Missoula County to withdraw up
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County: Mullan-area transportation project would ease congestion, guide development
June 7, 2018
Nearly 16 years after a plan to complete a road network west of Reserve Street was first submitted to federal
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Missoula welcomes new American Airlines service to DFW, United to LA
June 7, 2018
The skies over Missoula grew a little more crowded on Thursday as American Airlines launched nonstop service to Dallas/Fort Worth and Chicago,
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Missoula’s hidden history revealed in new summertime tours
June 6, 2018
As construction fills the air in downtown Missoula with the sounds of future landmarks, the city’s historic buildings quietly keep
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Missoula City Council revises zoning regs governing backyard cottages, commercial buildings
June 5, 2018
No longer can Missoula businesses reside in buildings designed to mimic their corporate colors or logo – for example, the
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Berkshire Hathaway’s $2.5M office expansion continues Midtown’s economic growth
June 1, 2018
An established Missoula real estate company unveiled its $2.5 million renovation in a grand reopening this week, committing itself long-term
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No more visits: Missoula Housing Authority launches online process for clients
June 1, 2018
The Missoula Housing Authority on Friday entered the 21st century by making its housing applications available online, negating a client's need to
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A strong handshake, talent and a gut feeling led Israeli tech company to Missoula
May 31, 2018
When Nissim Titan and his team at 4Cast arrived in Missoula last winter to vet the city as a potential
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Montana’s public lands drive economic growth, give state recruiting advantage
May 31, 2018
While quality of life means different things to different workers, most agreed that Montana's public lands stand foremost among them,
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6 Montana tribes, communities receive federal historic preservation grants
May 31, 2018
Six Montana tribes and communities received federal historic preservation grants this week intended to preserve cultural resources that might otherwise
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“We won, but we’re not quite done,” attorney tells City Council in Missoula Water update
May 30, 2018
Saying the city won but isn't done, its top attorney in the Mountain Water case said Wednesday the utility's former
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As need grows, Montana Food Bank Network explores move to larger facility
May 29, 2018
The amount of food pushed through the warehouse to agencies across the state each year continues to increase, prompting the
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Analysis of historic Missoula Valley ranch to inform future county upgrades
May 29, 2018
The results of a structural analysis on a historic Missoula Valley ranch could inform the county's next move as it
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Up and running: Blackfoot’s innovation lab looks to shape Missoula’s technology future
May 29, 2018
Seated at a conference table at Blackfoot headquarters last week, Joe Fanguy detailed his company's vision behind C2M - a
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Ag’s labor needs in Montana behind push for more foreign workers
May 28, 2018
All over farm and ranch country, it’s getting harder and harder to find workers — whether to herd sheep, process
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Wild Horse Hot Springs resort reopens with new plunges and plans
May 24, 2018
The resort at Wild Horse Hot Springs is coming back to life after a five-year hiatus and will reopen this
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May 24, 2018
The city of Missoula is preparing plans to annex the Missoula Development Park and Missoula International Airport, a move that
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MEP sees healthy increase in companies looking to locate, expand to Missoula
May 24, 2018
Companies looking to Missoula to base their growth or expansion are on the rise, and with new air service to
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The future of Front Street: Planning, two-way conversion remain on city’s radar
May 23, 2018
Tucked within a recent debate on whether to contribute funding to the Missoula Public Library sat a deeper conversation over
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Missoula needs homeless shelter for families, groups tell City Council
May 22, 2018
So many Missoula families are homeless that two local groups are in the early stages of planning a permanent emergency
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Mountain Line eyeing Volkswagen settlement funds for electric bus conversion
May 22, 2018
While Montana's share of the Volkswagen settlement funds could help Mountain Line achieve its goals of going emissions free, the
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Missoula Downtown Foundation names Littig to board of directors
May 22, 2018
The Missoula Downtown Foundation named Christine Littig to its board of directors this week, an appointment that comes as the
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Missoula City Council pays $188K Art Park overrun, criticizes project managers
May 21, 2018
City Council members on Monday begrudgingly approved an additional $188,075 for the Missoula Art Museum’s Downtown Art Park to cover
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Montana unemployment dips to 4 percent; 3.1 in Missoula County
May 21, 2018
The state's unemployment rate fell to 4 percent for the month of April and 3.1 percent in Missoula County, a
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Labor of love: McDermid’s $10M Holiday Inn renovation could end with rooftop bar
May 20, 2018
Charles McDermid, owner of the Holiday Inn in downtown Missoula, is halfway through a $10 million renovation project he began
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Havre Herald: Independent online news site launches on Hi-Line
May 18, 2018
Montana has a new, independent online newspaper — The Havre Herald, which aims to cover the news and tell the
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Missoula County makes $2M offer on downtown building for planning department
May 17, 2018
Looking for a new home for its planning department, Missoula County on Thursday made a $2 million offer on a downtown building,
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