With inventory lacking and housing prices soaring, the city and county of Missoula have placed attainable housing among their top priorities this year, though efforts to move the dial began well before the pandemic hit and the Rocky Mountain West became a haven for those seeking refuge. While housing for the city's low-income residents has received much of the attention, … [Read more...] about With housing tight and costs rising, city and county of Missoula turn to solutions

At the height of the pandemic, 13% fewer students moved from high school to college, putting universities in a precarious position. On Main Street, businesses were forced to close their doors and employees faced an uncertain future. More than a year after the pandemic struck last spring, the national economy is on the mend, and Missoula is trending ahead of the curve. The … [Read more...] about Bullish on Missoula: Region’s economic growth leaves pandemic lows behind

Housing, equity and the economy played as common themes on Monday as city and county leaders considered the state of the community, saying it was strong yet offered room for growth. The annual event, hosted by City Club Missoula, hinged on questions around the pandemic, its impacts and how Missoula will emerge in the coming months. The county has spent around $20 million … [Read more...] about State of Missoula: Despite pandemic, community on verge ‘of renaissance’

University of Montana President Seth Bodnar based his state of the community address on the theme of renewal, saying the institution has faced the pandemic squarely and continues to position itself for a stronger future. On Monday, Bodnar joined city and county leaders in the annual State of the Community address, where he said student interest in the university is up over … [Read more...] about Bodnar: UM undergoing academic renewal; set for $100M in infrastructure upgrades