I found myself reading a book called “Over the Teacups,” the other afternoon. It’s a delightful little read, penned in 1890 by Oliver Wendell Holmes at age 80. He described the writing project as a source of personal encouragement and inspiration which “cheated the least promising season of life” of its expected dreariness and depression. As the title suggests, the story … [Read more...] about Harmon’s Histories: All hail Missoula’s public libraries, old, older and still-to-come
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Conservation groups join DEQ in fight against ‘bad-actor’ mining exec
By Laura LundquistJuly 20, 2018
Conservation groups have joined the Montana Department of Environmental Quality in a fight against a mining company president, and two tribes are likely to follow. This week, Earthjustice attorneys asked a judge to allow the tribes and conservation groups to intervene on behalf of the state DEQ in its “bad actor” case against Helca Mining Company CEO Phillips S. Baker … [Read more...] about Conservation groups join DEQ in fight against ‘bad-actor’ mining exec
Plans to extend city water mains could open the door to infill development
By Martin KidstonJuly 20, 2018
A strategic push by several city agencies could bring water utilities to underserved parts of Missoula, setting the stage for new development that's currently hindered by a lack of basic services. Doing so won't come cheap, as evidenced by the $377,000 cost of extending a 12-inch water main 900 feet off Russell Street to serve Garden City Harvest and the surrounding … [Read more...] about Plans to extend city water mains could open the door to infill development
Sustainable Missoula: Making transportation safe, inviting, memorable
By Bob GiordanoJuly 20, 2018
Transportation is critical for community health. Streets and trails connect us to goods and services, leisure and recreation, and to each other. A primary reason for the formation of a village, community or city is to interact in close proximity with fellow humans and provide each other sustenance. Ensuring safe and equitable access to the public right-of-way is a … [Read more...] about Sustainable Missoula: Making transportation safe, inviting, memorable
New city park $200K over budget, but wins funding contribution for public art
By Martin KidstonJuly 20, 2018
Despite a $200,000 cost overrun for a new city park, the Missoula Redevelopment Agency's board of directors on Thursday agreed to contribute an additional $12,500 to contract the creation of public art for the area. The contribution gives the city's Public Art Committee a total of $25,000 to offer as a stipend to the chosen artist during a call for art, which is expected to … [Read more...] about New city park $200K over budget, but wins funding contribution for public art