Local health officials on Saturday announced the first death in Missoula caused by the COVID-19 virus, making it the state's sixth death. No information about the patient was released. “The Missoula City-County Health Department is deeply saddened to announce that a Missoula resident passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection,” a statement from the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus claims first Missoula patient; statewide cases climb to 265
Environment
Fear of coronavirus a daily battle for one Missoula family
By Lauren Heiser (KPAX)April 4, 2020
https://youtu.be/EQFwYiLigJY (KPAX) Many consider themselves lucky to still have a job as the layoffs continue to mount during the coronavirus outbreak. But in a household with one or more members that are at high risk of complications from COVID-19, coming home after work can be extremely stressful for the ones who care about them. We spoke with one family in Missoula … [Read more...] about Fear of coronavirus a daily battle for one Missoula family
Lee Metcalf, Swan River refuges propose more hunting, including black bear
By Laura LundquistApril 3, 2020
Two national wildlife refuges near Missoula may allow people to hunt more wildlife, including black bear. On Thursday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published potential changes to hunting and fishing opportunities offered on the Lee Metcalf and Swan River national wildlife refuges. The public has until April 30 to comment on the draft changes. If finalized, any changes … [Read more...] about Lee Metcalf, Swan River refuges propose more hunting, including black bear
Forest Service favors reducing public input to fast-track projects
By Laura LundquistApril 2, 2020
The U.S. Forest Service is creating more ways to approve logging projects without providing environmental analysis or public oversight. A recent analysis conducted by WildEarth Guardians shows the Forest Service is bypassing much of the public process in order to push through an increasing number of large forest projects throughout the West. "The acres are just staggering. … [Read more...] about Forest Service favors reducing public input to fast-track projects
Projections place Montana’s virus peak in late April with 270 potential deaths
By Missoula CurrentApril 2, 2020
Montana could see the spread of COVID-19 peak in late April and the number of daily deaths from the disease top out at nine per day around that time, new data released by the federal government suggests. But that's still weeks away and on Thursday morning, a number of new cases were reported across the state, bringing the total count of infected persons to 227, including 16 … [Read more...] about Projections place Montana’s virus peak in late April with 270 potential deaths