University of Montana students posed a number of questions to this year's crop of Missoula City Council candidates and revealed their political platforms in the process, from socialist leanings to fiscal conservatism. The nine candidates who participated were each given one minute to respond to questions ranging from city budget concerns to universal housing applications. … [Read more...] about City Council candidates address UM students on parks, housing and renting

Changes taking place in Ward 6 and achieving data-driven outcomes lie behind Kristen Jordan's run for Missoula City Council. Jordan, a political newcomer, brings experience as a team builder and data analyst to her campaign. While her opponent Tom Taylor didn't attend this week's forum hosted by the Downtown Missoula Partnership, Jordan used the opportunity to detail her … [Read more...] about City Council: Criminal justice reform behind Jordan’s drive for seat in Ward 6

While Stacie Anderson and Bob Campbell took different routes to Missoula, both look to contribute as problem solvers on the City Council representing Ward 5. Housing, taxation and development are in play. Anderson, the incumbent, believes the city needs solution-oriented leaders willing to “dig in, do their homework, show up and serve” the community to solve today's complex … [Read more...] about City Council: In Ward 5, a pledge of tax cuts versus the needs of Missoula residents

With an open seat on the Missoula City Council representing Ward 4, two familiar names are vying for the seat and like many of this year's municipal races, taxes and quality of life are central to their campaign. Alan Ault, who ran unsuccessfully two years ago, and Mike Nugent, a local businessman, touched on their goals if elected to council in November. Ault is running on … [Read more...] about City Council: Opportunity for all and taxes divide Ward 4 candidates

(KPAX) The United States borders with Canada and Mexico will reopen to non-essential travel. As MTN News reported at the Port of Roosville and Eureka, travel between the United States and Canada and then travel between the U.S. and Mexico has been restricted to essential travel since the start of the pandemic. The Biden Administration's new rules will allow fully … [Read more...] about Montana politicians react to planned Canadian border reopening