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Tester plans amendment to block president from raiding funds for border wall

By Martin KidstonJune 19, 2019

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Sen. Jon Tester this week introduced an amendment aimed at blocking President Donald Trump's plans to take money from the military budget to pay for a wall on the southern U.S. Border. Tester, who has said that technology is better suited to secure the border than a physical wall, plans to attach his amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. The Senate will … [Read more...] about Tester plans amendment to block president from raiding funds for border wall

2006 open space bond: Missoula city, county complete trail through Hellgate Canyon

By Sherry DevlinJune 18, 2019

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Missoula city and county leaders gathered for a rare joint public hearing Monday night – and an even rarer unanimous endorsement of an open space purchase in Hellgate Canyon. Most unusual, said Councilwoman Gwen Jones, is the trail’s public safety value for pedestrians traveling from East Missoula into town along Highway 200. Two Hellgate High School students were killed … [Read more...] about 2006 open space bond: Missoula city, county complete trail through Hellgate Canyon

Environmental groups protest 1,300-acre timber sale in upper Blackfoot

By Laura LundquistJune 18, 2019

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Environmental groups are challenging a Forest Service logging project south of Lincoln, citing the agency’s lack of concern for wildlife and abuse of the law. Alliance for the Wild Rockies and Native Ecosystems Council sued the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Missoula federal court late last week for failing to preserve wildlife habitat in its recently approved … [Read more...] about Environmental groups protest 1,300-acre timber sale in upper Blackfoot

Poverello closing funding gap after plumbing failure, but shuffle continues

By Martin KidstonJune 18, 2019

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The basement of the Poverello Center remains closed a month after a plumbing disaster flooded the building with sewage, though the shelter's manager said Tuesday the dorm should reopen by the end of the month. Amy Allison Thompson, executive director of the Pov, said impacts from the May 8 plumbing failure are still being mitigated. Fundraising to cover the $150,000 cost for … [Read more...] about Poverello closing funding gap after plumbing failure, but shuffle continues

Rescuers recover body of 16-year-old; jumped into Clark Fork River to elude police

By Laura LundquistJune 18, 2019

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The fast and frigid Clark Fork River claimed a victim Tuesday morning after a 16-year-old Sanders County male jumped into the river trying to evade police. Missoula County sheriff's spokesperson Brenda Bassett said the teenager entered the river near the 1400 block of East Broadway after police stopped an allegedly stolen vehicle. Four individuals were in the car when it … [Read more...] about Rescuers recover body of 16-year-old; jumped into Clark Fork River to elude police

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