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Hipcamp, AirBnB complicate efforts to reduce human-grizzly conflict; mortality rates high

May 20, 2022
Of the 272 conflict calls biologists received in 2021, more than a third were related to unnatural foods, including garbage and pet food.
County backs Mountain Line's grant requests for new station, more electric buses
20-05-2022
Mountain Line in April announced its plans to pursue a $54 million federal Bus Facilities Grant for a new master
After solarizing jail, Missoula County now eyes PV on public works, Lolo water
20-05-2022
Less than one year after throwing the switch on Montana's largest rooftop solar array, Missoula County is now turning its
April figures suggest Montana added jobs, held unemployment at record lows
20-05-2022
While the Biden administration and congressional Democrats take credit for the nation's job growth and economic progress, the Gianforte administration
Sustainable Missoula: Organic lawn care 101
20-05-2022
Alison Reintjes writes, "These toxic chemicals are applied primarily for cosmetic purposes. There is a history here. Synthetic nitrogen and
Viewpoint: Missoula County Aging Services levy benefits entire community
20-05-2022
Terry Payne writes, "By helping older people stay independent and in their own homes, MAS ensures that seniors remain active
DEQ: Numeric nutrient criteria will remain in effect for now
19-05-2022
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is delaying implementation of revised water quality standards following a letter from federal regulators
Affordable housing, commercial part of planned South Ave. project
19-05-2022
A team of local developers plan to construct 132 units of housing off South Avenue and the Missoula County Fairgrounds
Missoula hires firm to review successes, gaps in plan to end homelessness
19-05-2022
As Missoula's plan to end homelessness closes out its first decade, the city will fund an evaluation to better understand
FWP wildlife chief reassigned
19-05-2022
On Wednesday, sources inside Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks revealed that Wildlife Administrator Ken McDonald has been assigned different responsibilities.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle votes unanimously to form union
19-05-2022
The newsroom employees at the Bozeman Daily Chronicle have voted unanimously to certify the Yellowstone Newspaper Guild. It becomes the
More investors buying mobile home parks, leaving residents behind
19-05-2022
While many people own their mobile homes, they still have to pay rent for the land they sit on. When
Republicans seeking western Montana congressional seat compare records
18-05-2022
Five Republicans will be on the primary ballot in Montana’s western congressional district, and four of them are based in
Missoula Aging Services digs in for June primary with mill request on ballot
18-05-2022
Under new leadership and with the June primary just weeks away, Missoula Aging Services took to its mission and need
Lawsuit challenges logging project that threatens Cabinet-Yaak grizzlies
18-05-2022
The 56,000-acre project would log more than 5,000 acres over 10 years – including 57 acres of old-growth forest and
Missoula County ratifies emergency declaration over trash at river camp
18-05-2022
Citing rising water, Missoula County on Tuesday ratified a state of emergency declaring a hazardous waste threat stemming from garbage
Montana SupCo reinstates election restrictions ahead of June primary
18-05-2022
The court’s ruling restores, for now, sections of House Bill 176 and Senate Bill 169 that end Election Day voter registration in
Incumbent Idaho governor defeats Trump-backed rival in GOP primary
18-05-2022
Idaho’s sitting Republican Governor Brad Little successfully fended off a primary challenge from his own Trump-backed lieutenant governor.
Exploration of sunken slave ship reveals charred timbers, other artifacts
18-05-2022
The last ship to bring slaves to the United States from Africa in 1860 was set ablaze near the mouth
Former FWP supervisor: Large carnivore hunting needs inclusive input
17-05-2022
If sportsmen can’t show that killing large predators means more than just a trophy on the wall, a growing proportion
Alberta Premier tells Daines province's timber harvest trends "exact opposite" of Montana
17-05-2022
Sen. Steve Daines believes the U.S. should follow Canada's lead to increase timber harvesting as a way to cut fire
Missoula approves temporary park lease for NW Energy substation project
17-05-2022
While the park wasn't the most ideal location, council members agreed, it was the only option that met the needs
Dems tout electability in western Montana congressional race
17-05-2022
In Montana’s western congressional district, three candidates are making the case that they’re the best choice to bring the Democratic
Last week’s quake was the biggest in Yellowstone National Park in five years
17-05-2022
Last week, Yellowstone National Park experienced its largest earthquake in nearly five years, with a magnitude 4.2 earthquake happening about
Montana Viewpoint: A hard but important conversation
17-05-2022
Jim Elliott writes, "As if Americans weren’t divided enough, the recent leak of the Supreme Court’s apparent decision on the
Rosendale no show: Truth commission for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools
16-05-2022
Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, sponsored the bill, H.R. 5444, which would establish the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School
Knudsen enjoins Montana to lawsuit over California vehicle emissions
16-05-2022
The Environmental Protection Agency is unlawfully letting California set its own vehicle emissions standards, 17 Republican state attorneys general claim
United Way of Missoula laying plans for new childcare model, funding
16-05-2022
The United Way of Missoula County hopes to launch a pilot program that could help meet the region's need for
Clark Fork River ambassadors, shuttles to return for another year
16-05-2022
With summer in the air, ambassadors with an eye out for litterbugs and bad behavior on the Clark Fork River
June election: Missoula voters asked to approve new tax for elderly services
16-05-2022
As the population of older adults in Missoula and across the country continues to grow and their needs intensify, it becomes harder
Harmon's Histories: Suspicious fires destroy Butte boarding houses; 'firebug' never caught
16-05-2022
In the early morning hours of March 21, 1898, a fire broke out in the Hale House.
Viewpoint: GOP hell bent on erasing our hunting heritage
16-05-2022
Marilyn Marler writes, "Wildlife are a public resource, one of our proudest assets in Montana. Elk belong to all Montanans.
Working group prepares plan to reduce Missoula bear conflict
13-05-2022
In the past, Missoula has tried to pass ordinances and create bear-smart areas that require bear-resistant containers. But people still
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority welcomes BNSF as member
13-05-2022
Burlington Northern Sante Fe joined the authority as an ex officio member, and since it serves as the primary host
Judge: Preapproval for NorthWestern Energy projects is unconstitutional
13-05-2022
A 2007 Legislative decision to allow NorthWestern Energy to get preapproval from the state to build new energy projects violated
State reverses course, seeks federal dollars for school lunches, saving summer program
13-05-2022
In a change of course, the Department of Public Health and Human Services announced Friday it submitted a plan to
Sustainable Missoula: Changing the world through storytelling
13-05-2022
Sarah Lundquist writes, "Despite the tradition and power of using stories as a catalyst for change, it is highly underutilized
EPA stymies Montana effort to overhaul nutrient standards for streams and rivers
12-05-2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ruled that several changes to Montana’s water quality standards passed in the 2021 legislative
Contested Republican primaries set to shape Montana Legislature
12-05-2022
Republicans have held a solid majority in the Montana Legislature for more than a decade, and that pattern appears likely
City approves letter of intent to sell Scott Street property to Mountain Line
12-05-2022
At a price to be determined, the City of Missoula this week agreed to sell 3.5 acres of property to
Northside housing project still a go, but facing economic headwinds
12-05-2022
Plans to develop a residential community on nine acres off Scott Street continue to inch forward, though economic headwinds could
NW Energy to lease east Caras Park during substation replacement
12-05-2022
The city had slated Caras Park for redevelopment, regardless, per the Downtown Master Plan.
Federal report provides comprehensive look at Indian Boarding Schools
11-05-2022
The report details 408 schools across 37 states, including 16 Montana schools that had operated at 18 sites over the
Missoula's multi-modal transportation needs linger; bonds could come
11-05-2022
A fatal May bicycle accident in Missoula has members of the City Council and the public calling for increased investment
Missoula County backs efforts to launch crisis receiving center
11-05-2022
Looking to add another piece to its crisis intervention efforts and reduce use of the jail, Missoula County this week
Democrats from the West push update of 150-year-old federal mining law
11-05-2022
Democrats in Congress are hoping to overhaul the nation’s 150-year-old system for mining the elements needed for battery manufacturing, as
Retailers on edge over new supply-chain woes amid port labor talks
11-05-2022
The start of contract talks this week between terminal operators at West Coast ports and the powerful longshore union has
Viewpoint: Montanifornia or Calitana? Beware of 'Prop 13'
11-05-2022
Tyler Gernant writes, "Recently, two wealthy Californians who moved to the Bozeman area decided that Montana should import California’s problems
Housing advocates lining up behind Grant Creek zoning request
10-05-2022
While opponents of a zoning change to a lower Grant Creek property maintain their opposition for reasons widely expressed over
TDS makes official its plans to build fiber network in Missoula, Lolo
10-05-2022
After Missoula County accepted an application for a franchise agreement from TDS Telecommunications, the Internet service provider has made official
Primary ballots finalized, deceased congressional candidate's name will remain
10-05-2022
Elections offices are expected to mail primary ballots to voters this week and one congressional candidate’s name will remain on
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