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Sustainable Missoula: Organic lawn care 101

By Alison ReintjesMay 20, 2022

May 20, 2022 By Missoula Current

Twenty years ago, I moved with my husband into a little house in Helena. We dug into yard work – pruning the existing apple tree, laying stone walkways, removing piles of chewed up mattresses left by the dogs of the previous owner, and growing our first lawn amongst the flower beds. We knew almost nothing about soil or growing, but we loved our yard. In the years since, we … [Read more...] about Sustainable Missoula: Organic lawn care 101

Diving association denies responsibility in Glacier drowning death of Missoula woman

By Laura Lundquist April 8, 2022

April 8, 2022 By Missoula Current

An international diving association insists it should not be held liable for the death of a Missoula woman who attended dive training sanctioned by the association. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors Worldwide Corporation is denying vicarious responsibility for the November 2020 death of Linnea Mills, according to a document filed April 4 in Missoula County … [Read more...] about Diving association denies responsibility in Glacier drowning death of Missoula woman

Homeowners, horsemen hobbled by Mount Jumbo Saddle trails plan

By Laura LundquistMarch 10, 2022

March 10, 2022 By Missoula Current

A new plan to modify and manage the trails along the Mount Jumbo Saddle might help habitat but some legacy users aren’t happy, saying they were left out of the discussion. The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board this week passed the Mount Jumbo Saddle Management Unit Trails Plan with four members in favor and one – John O’Connor - abstaining. The plan deals with the 22-acre … [Read more...] about Homeowners, horsemen hobbled by Mount Jumbo Saddle trails plan

Gun safety group charges Rosendale, Trump worked illegally on campaigns with NRA

By Jacob Fischler (Daily Montanan)November 8, 2021

November 8, 2021 By Missoula Current

(Daily Montanan) The Giffords gun safety organization has sued the National Rifle Association and the campaigns of U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley and U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, alleging the gun rights group used shell corporations to improperly aid the Republican lawmakers in 2018. Two NRA affiliates made up to $35 million in illegal campaign contributions—in the form of coordinated … [Read more...] about Gun safety group charges Rosendale, Trump worked illegally on campaigns with NRA

Glacier National Park now certified as International Dark Sky Park

By Allie OuendagAugust 30, 2021

August 30, 2021 By Missoula Current

Glacier National Park received full certification as an International Dark Sky Park this month due to its implementation of lighting fixtures and usage that limit harmful light pollution. The International Dark Sky Association, which awarded the certification, aims to set guidelines for parks across the world that would limit the impact of outdoor artificial lighting on … [Read more...] about Glacier National Park now certified as International Dark Sky Park