Jim Elliott writes, "They may have escaped intolerance directed at their own beliefs, but they managed to develop a different type of religious intolerance of their own."
From a tight labor pool to rising rents, businesses across the downtown district and other areas of Missoula are facing unique challenges, all of which have gained the attention of the Missoula Economic Partnership.
Perhaps the most influential news report of the day, which thoroughly solidified my feelings that the 1870s were not for me, was the following reminder of the obvious: There were no women to be found in 1874: “Draw poker and whiskey straight are again the favorite recreations of the natives.”
Sandy Perrin writes, "As summer approaches, it's crucial for gardeners to implement effective pest and disease management strategies to protect their plants."
David James writes, "A democracy without truth cannot function. A constitutional democracy with only one party working for the people is doomed to fail."
A Helena law firm challenging the Public Service Commission redistricting map drawn and approved by Republican lawmakers last year is now in a fight with the sponsor of the bill that changed the map.
While the City of Missoula has made headway in addressing leaks in its water system over the past decade, leakage remains an issue and current utility rates won't enable the city to get ahead of the issue.