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Sustainable Missoula: Notes from a watershed group on the rise

October 15, 2021
Founded in 2008 but waking from a period of dormancy, the Rattlesnake Creek Watershed Group is excited to instigate weed pulls and stream cleanups, Bear Aware campaigns and collaborations to support the many organizations doing important work in the ‘Snake.
Missoula County: Cold-weather shelters on order for planned homeless camp
18-10-2021
The $401,000 contract with Pallet includes 30 shelters measuring roughly 100 square feet. They're equipped for cold-weather camping, according to
With Tom Snider and his experiment with funk and folk in Missoula
18-10-2021
One of the most forefront names in Americana, Todd Snider returned to the Wilma earlier this month for his First
City Council candidates address UM students on parks, housing and renting
18-10-2021
University of Montana students posed a number of questions to this year's crop of Missoula City Council candidates and revealed
Harmon's Histories: Dread winter travel? Imagine the snowbound peril a century ago
18-10-2021
If we want to take a car trip to Coeur d'Alene or Spokane in the winter, we just check the
Gianforte’s COVID-19 actions, new Montana laws under scrutiny
16-10-2021
Former and current public-health officials say Gov. Greg Gianforte's message isn’t being made as forcefully as it could – and
Montana’s new COVID-19 crisis: How is Gov. Gianforte responding?
16-10-2021
For the past three weeks, at least 400 people have been hospitalized in Montana for COVID-19, hitting a record high
Deadly day: Missoula reports five Covid deaths on Friday, 17 for the month
15-10-2021
Friday’s deaths included one young adult, one middle-aged adult and three older adults. Since the start of October, the county
Missoula mobile home park takes early steps in seeking resident owned status
15-10-2021
A mobile home park comprised of roughly 60 units off Mullan Road could become the next neighborhood in Missoula to
City Council: Criminal justice reform behind Jordan's drive for seat in Ward 6
15-10-2021
Kristen Jordan brings experience as a team builder and data analyst to her campaign. While her opponent Tom Taylor didn't
City Council: In Ward 5, a pledge of tax cuts versus the needs of Missoula residents
15-10-2021
While Stacie Anderson and Bob Campbell took different routes to Missoula, both look to contribute as problem solvers on the
Help wanted: Poverello scrambles to fill jobs at Emergency Winter Shelter
15-10-2021
Missoula's shortage of willing workers has made hiring difficult and with winter pushing in, the Poverello Center is trying to
Commentary: Gianforte appointments favor private wildlife, threaten MT heritage
15-10-2021
Tim Roberts writes, "If we don’t push back with a unified voice, groups like SFW will turn Montana into Utah.
Sustainable Missoula: Notes from a watershed group on the rise
15-10-2021
Founded in 2008 but waking from a period of dormancy, the Rattlesnake Creek Watershed Group is excited to instigate weed
USFWS survey documents grizzly bears in Bitterroot headwaters
14-10-2021
The first summer of the two-year Southwest Grizzly Bear DNA Project is over, and the results documented the presence of
In Missoula, jobs abound and wages rise, but employees hard to find
14-10-2021
While Missoula's economy weathered the pandemic better than most and has recovered faster, one issue remains a challenge for area
Missoula partnership looks to build "inclusive and resilient" economy
14-10-2021
A year ago, most business and economic leaders in Missoula hoped the economy would find its way back to pre-pandemic
Missoula's ClassPass acquired by Mindbody; Missoula office to remain open
14-10-2021
The subscription-based fitness company that located an office in downtown Missoula nearly four years ago has been acquired by a
City Council: Opportunity for all and taxes divide Ward 4 candidates
14-10-2021
Alan Ault, who ran unsuccessfully four years ago, and Mike Nugent, a local businessman, touched on their goals if elected
Blackfeet Tribe mourns the passing of Chief Earl Old Person
14-10-2021
The Blackfeet Tribe announced on Wednesday evening that Earl Old Person, the longest serving elected tribal official in the U.S.,
Montana’s congressional delegation should back American Families Plan 
14-10-2021
Service Employees International Union Montana writes, "The plan also puts the country on an aggressive path toward cutting carbon emissions
Study: Restoring North Coast Hiawatha would generate $270M across 7 states
13-10-2021
The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority on Wednesday unveiled a preliminary report stating that restoration of the southern Amtrak route
Montana politicians react to planned Canadian border reopening
13-10-2021
The Biden Administration's new rules will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals to enter the U.S. starting in November. By early next year,
Montana fishing advocates, businesses call for river preservation task force
13-10-2021
For those wanting the state to take more action to preserve coldwater fisheries in southwestern Montana rivers, this summer demonstrated
City Council: Ward 3 candidates strive for quality of life, but differ on approach
13-10-2021
The two candidates vying for an open seat representing Ward 3 on the Missoula City Council both look to maintain
City Council: Ward 2 race pits tax skeptic against transportation advocate
13-10-2021
Voters in Ward 2 will have a choice between two candidates for Missoula City Council come November, including an incumbent
Firehouse Subs opens Missoula restaurant; donates to Missoula Fire Department
13-10-2021
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has granted more than $461,000 in Montana, according to the company. Recently, the Firehouse
Montana Democrats challenge statewide ban on college voter drives
13-10-2021
A Republican state senator said part of a Montana law banning groups from registering voters on college campuses was intended
PSC rejects NorthWestern’s request to increase base power costs
13-10-2021
In an earlier interim order, the Montana Public Service Commission had granted a request for a temporary adjustment, which NorthWestern
Commentary: Montana is on fire and it's time for decisive action
13-10-2021
It is time for the Montana Department of Natural Resources to establish an aggressive initial attack strategy. It is imperative
Missoula County commissioners endorse Gilels for City Council Ward 3
13-10-2021
Missoula County commissioners write, "The kind of support Gilels has engendered isn’t just given, it’s earned by investing in relationships
Value added: Meat program helps Missoula students learn to raise, butcher, sell
12-10-2021
On a brisk fall morning with the pigs huddled in their pen, Tom Andres lamented the lack of a meat
Mayor's race: Incumbent Engen, challenger Elder paint different plans for Missoula
12-10-2021
Challenger Jacob Elder, a University of Montana law student, and incumbent Mayor John Engen detailed their plans for the office's
City Council: Rattlesnake, Northside candidates differ on tax impacts in Ward 1
12-10-2021
In one of the three open seats on Missoula City Council, the two candidates vying to represent Ward 1 after
UM: Computer Science faculty member put on leave
12-10-2021
A University of Montana Computer Science faculty member who had posted disparaging remarks about women, LGBTQ+ people and Muslims on his blog
Another lawsuit challenges ban on MT campus political activity
12-10-2021
Another lawsuit was filed Tuesday challenging Montana’s new ban on political activity on certain parts of state college campuses, calling
Opinion: Time to put Montana's 2020 election to rest - the one Republicans won
12-10-2021
Jim Elliott writes, "The Montana attendees took the polled bull by its invisible horns and in a letter signed by
Whitney Williams backs Dori Gilels for Missoula City Council
12-10-2021
Whitney Williams writes, "Today’s challenges are today’s opportunities. They require us to think differently, innovate, roll up our sleeves, and
State plan seeks to find source, extent of highly toxic PCB at Smurfit-Stone site
11-10-2021
The Smurfit-Stone pulp mill produced bleached pulp for 39 years and the site contains more than a million tons of
EPA: Numeric water quality standards are law in Montana until feds rule otherwise
11-10-2021
The state of Montana, spurred by a law passed this year, has begun to roll back elements of its water
Missoula property owners cancel subdivision, plan Learning with Meaning school
11-10-2021
The new owners of a 19-acre lot near Target Range sought and received the revocation of a subdivision application approved
No animal fats: Buff City Soap opens first Montana shop in Missoula
11-10-2021
As the first Buff City Soap in Montana, the shop provides a unique experience for customers to play a part
UM: Paul Kirgis to be ‘strong addition to the law faculty’
11-10-2021
An independent review of the University of Montana Alexander Blewett III School of Law will begin as soon as possible,
Missoula marks Indigenous Peoples Day
11-10-2021
Many cities in Montana still recognize it as Columbus Day, but a rally at the Missoula County courthouse on Monday
'I just feel crappy:' A Montana family's tale of multiple COVID quarantines
11-10-2021
My unvaccinated 7-year-old son began hacking and sneezing in late September as the hospitals in our home state of Montana
GOP House candidates Zinke, Olszewski report fundraising totals
11-10-2021
In the GOP primary race for Montana’s new congressional seat, former Congressman Ryan Zinke said Monday he raised about $600,000
Harmon's Histories: Meet Austin Hartley, early Missoula entrepreneur ... sorcerer
11-10-2021
Most of life’s decisions are routine and inconsequential. Then again, some turn out to be life-changing. So it was with
Opinion: Are Montana's GOP legislators taking election advice from 'My Pillow' guy?
11-10-2021
Jim Edwards writes, "If Montana legislators were going to take a deep dive into 2020 voter/voting malfeasance or irregularities, you
Politico report questions Zinke's resident status in Montana
10-10-2021
The news website Politico Friday dove into the race for Montana’s new congressional seat, running a lengthy piece suggesting that
UM eyes Montana Innovation Gateway Corridor at MonTEC, Missoula College
08-10-2021
Several years after city officials and the University of Montana sat down with area businesses to discuss the concept behind
Judge extends order blocking MT abortion restrictions from taking effect
08-10-2021
A state district judge Thursday extended his order blocking three new laws restricting and regulating abortion in Montana, and indicated
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