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Open space bond: Committee OKs $775K for trailheads, park trees, riverbank
October 16, 2019
Trailheads, trees and the Clark Fork River may be the first beneficiaries of Missoula’s 2018 open space bond. On Wednesday, the Missoula City Council's Parks and Conservation Committee voted unanimously to approve a Parks and Recreation Department proposal to use $775,000 of the $15 million voter-approved bond to partially pay for three projects over the next two to four years.
Missoula County delays recommendation on removal of Elbow Lake dam
October 16, 2019
After two lakeside landowners objected, the Missoula County commissioners on Wednesday postponed a request to sign a letter supporting removal
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City approves $100M downtown events center and hotel; construction set for July
October 16, 2019
The city of Missoula signed off on an amended agreement Wednesday giving a local developer the rights to construct a
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Report: Active transportation (think walking, biking) boosts the economy, public health
October 16, 2019
The automobile isn’t the dominant mode of transportation that it was a few decades ago, and a new transportation study
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Missoula County considers outfitter’s request to use ‘sinker’ logs in new building
October 16, 2019
It’s been more than 100 years since log drivers last used the Blackfoot River to float pine, spruce and larch
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Montana teen dies of vaping illness
October 16, 2019
Montana health officials said Wednesday they have identified the state's first death associated with e-cigarette use, or vaping. The case
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Montana 2020: Williams, Rosendale lead fundraising in U.S. House race
October 16, 2019
Republican Matt Rosendale and Democrat Kathleen Williams have solidified their leads in fundraising for Montana’s open 2020 U.S. House contest,
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Top Hat: Hiss Golden Messenger takes music fans on a lyrical journey
October 16, 2019
Hiss Golden Messenger will take you on a musical walk through the forests of North Carolina seeking answers to questions.
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October 16, 2019
Montana’s ban on vape and e-cigarette sales goes into effect on Oct. 22, but an industry trade group is planning
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White House moves to undo ban on logging in Alaska forest
October 15, 2019
Aiming to open up the country’s largest national forest to logging operations, the Trump administration on Tuesday announced plans to
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Missoula acquisition: Ecosystem Research Group merges with DJ&A
October 15, 2019
The Missoula-based engineering firm DJ&A has acquired the assets of Ecosystem Research Group, signaling its confidence in the local market
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Advocates for Missoula seniors push for change as Baby Boomers age
October 15, 2019
Nearly one in five U.S. citizens will turn 65 or older by 2050, though the Baby Boomer bulge won't be
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Colorado media outlets eye taxpayer money to fund public reporting
October 15, 2019
More than 30 Colorado newspapers have folded in the last two decades and about 44% of local reporters lost their
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Charmed, I’m sure: Missoula online dating start-up aims for $2M from angel investors
October 15, 2019
As online dating takes over traditional in-person dating in what is reportedly a $4 billion industry, Charmed dating app co-founder
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County commissioners endorse Missoula’s Downtown Master Plan
October 15, 2019
The Missoula Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday morning to approve a resolution encouraging the city of Missoula to
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Daines leads fundraising race; 80 times more money in the bank than nearest rivals
October 15, 2019
Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, running for a second term in 2020, continues to leave his potential opponents in the
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Montana Viewpoint: The fake news that made Columbus (in)famous
October 15, 2019
The positive thing about Columbus Day is that it enabled Italians to become accepted in American society. The negative thing
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Report: SOS Stapleton used state-owned vehicles for weekends and holidays
October 14, 2019
Secretary of State Corey Stapleton not only improperly used a state pickup truck to drive from Helena to his family
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After withdrawal, Trump prepares sanctions against Turkey over Syria attacks
October 14, 2019
A week after announcing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the region, President Donald Trump said Monday he will soon
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Rattlesnake Creek dam removal, restoration will be national model
October 14, 2019
For the past month, volunteers with the Missoula-based Watershed Education Network and Trout Unlimited have been splashing through Rattlesnake Creek
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Checota assumes Fox site development; hotel to include large events center
October 14, 2019
Nick Checota, the owner of Missoula's top entertainment venues, will assume the development rights for a piece of downtown property,
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Missoula County applies for grant to study health insurance needs, solutions
October 14, 2019
Missoula County has applied for a $25,000 grant from the Montana Healthcare Foundation for a study that could eventually help
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Missoula County commission urges senators to support funds for wildlife crossings
October 14, 2019
The Missoula County commissioners are urging senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines to support America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019,
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PSC attorney: Yes, commissioners showed bias in solar power rate case, but that’s OK
October 14, 2019
As litigation over a proposed solar farm development heads to the Montana Supreme Court, attorneys for Montana’s utility regulation commission
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Harmon’s Histories: Join us for an evening at Col. Broadwater’s magnificent resort
October 12, 2019
t was August 28, 1889. Colonel Charles Arthur Broadwater’s magnificent new hotel/hot springs resort was officially opened in Helena.
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D.C. Circuit says House lawmakers can subpoena Trump’s tax records
October 11, 2019
Linking the congressional investigations gripping Washington today to the Watergate scandal, the D.C. Circuit affirmed Friday that House lawmakers can
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Partnership Health lands service grant, though clock is ticking on long-term funding
October 11, 2019
Partnership Health Center in Missoula will share roughly $1.2 million in federal funding announced Friday by Sen. Jon Tester to
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Gianforte says Montana’s economy is ‘sputtering;’ he’ll write new business plan
October 11, 2019
Congressman Greg Gianforte announced his Montana Business Plan Friday morning during a campaign stop in Billings. His idea is to
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Reader commentary: Arrogant humans must learn to coexist with grizzlies
October 11, 2019
The grizzly bear is in trouble. It is a trouble that will never be appeased until we, as a species, learn
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Where the wild things are: Missoula opens Broadway Island natural park, river access
October 11, 2019
An effort to transform a Clark Fork River island into a natural oasis in the heart of Missoula has played
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Missoula County considers installing solar panels on detention center
October 11, 2019
Missoula County commissioners and Sheriff T.J. McDermott will install rooftop solar panels at the detention center as part of the
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Top Hat: Lucero and its disruptive country; pop music should take note
October 11, 2019
Lucero brought its sound to the Top Hat to a clearly country audience. It was just too bad there weren't
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Sustainable Missoula: A truly just and thriving economy has room for everyone
October 11, 2019
Youth programs fill critical gaps in local services by providing area youth with relevant and diverse training and skill-development opportunities,
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Mussels found on boat at Mission Valley checkpoint after passing 2 other inspections
October 11, 2019
Invasive zebra mussels were recently found on a boat passing through the Mission Valley. A boat from Chicago bound for
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Montana proposes doubling allowable radioactive oilfield waste
October 11, 2019
Local officials and environmental activists on Thursday spoke out against parts of proposed new rules for disposing radioactive oilfield waste
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Baucus and former trade rep: Trump trade war with China failing without allies
October 10, 2019
The Trump trade war with China is doing more harm to the U.S. than good, but it’s unlikely the two
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Aided by grant, Missoula Veterans Court to double those it serves
October 10, 2019
At any given time, roughly 25 former service members are enrolled in Missoula Veterans Court, embarking on a yearlong journey
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With master plan on track, downtown Missoula set to host statewide conference
October 10, 2019
With the latest rendition of the Downtown Master Plan on track for adoption, the Missoula Downtown Partnership will shift gears
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Fact Check: Data suggests Ward 2 candidate inflated new city hires, budget costs in forum
October 10, 2019
In his campaign to cut taxes by reducing city spending and services, Ward 2 candidate Brent Sperry this week suggested
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Missoula Chamber hosts annual banquet; Home ReSource honored for service
October 10, 2019
Missoula's business community was out in force Wednesday night for the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet with special recognition to
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WinCo purchase of Shopko building closed Sept. 18; Rosauers mum on competition
October 9, 2019
WinCo Foods, LLC officially completed purchase of the former Shopko building, 2510 S. Reserve St., on Sept. 18, ending months
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Mullan Road subdivision agreement hits “wordsmithing” hurdle in City Council committee
October 9, 2019
The second significant housing project pending a decision by the City Council was held in committee Wednesday, where members debated
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City Council moves South Hills townhome project as frustration mounts; debate lingers
October 9, 2019
After nearly a year, a townhome development proposed for Missoula’s South Hills was pushed from committee on Wednesday after members
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Bozeman firm lands $5.3M grant to develop drug replacing opioids in treating pain
October 9, 2019
SiteOne Therapeutics, a privately held pharmaceutical company in Bozeman, has received a $5.3 million federal grant to support the further
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Missoula County OKs use of historic Lalonde Ranch for cyclocross race
October 9, 2019
The Missoula Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday approved, for the fourth year in a row, a special permit allowing
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Montana Wildlife Federation: Elk hunters should speak out about seasons, management
October 9, 2019
Beginning this month, the process of setting hunting seasons for the next two years starts and soon the state will
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Missoula County commissioners sign on as supporters of Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act
October 9, 2019
The Missoula County commissioners on Tuesday signed a letter to Sen. Jon Tester expressing their support for the Blackfoot Clearwater
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Tribal members withdraw from Montana DOJ’s Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force
October 9, 2019
Two representatives from the Fort Peck and Fort Belknap Indian reservations pulled out of Attorney General Tim Fox’s new Missing
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Montana Trolley Co. wants to offer shuttles to Glacier National Park
October 9, 2019
Millions of visitors head to Glacier National Park each year and the Montana Trolley Company is looking to alleviate congestion
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City Council candidates debate taxes, revenue, reality in downtown Missoula forum
October 9, 2019
Taxes and economics led the conversation when all but one candidate running for a seat on the Missoula City Council
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2020 Montana governor’s race: Gianforte leads all candidates in fundraising
October 9, 2019
Republican Greg Gianforte turned in another impressive quarter of fundraising for his 2020 gubernatorial run this weekend, bringing his four-month
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