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Bob Campbell writes, "I believe taxpayers shouldn’t be liable for the City’s mistakes in FY26. Instead of purely increasing revenue, let’s decrease spending!"

The jobs report marks the second time this year the U.S. jobs market has shrunk, though not as drastically as the 156,000 jobs lost last February.

The City of Missoula on Wednesday joined a growing number of jurisdictions to implement Stage 2 fire restrictions as fire conditions continue to deteriorate.

The stopgap spending bill supported by an overwhelming majority of U.S. senators does not address tens of billions in expiring transportation funding, leaving states facing a massive effective budget cut starting Oct. 1.

Nearly 80% all survey participants reported an increase in grocery costs as well over the last six months.

President Donald Trump’s tariffs contributed to a $442 million loss in Oregon’s 2025-27 budget cycle, state economists estimate.

Missoula City Council member Bob Campbell writes, "Under this proposed budget, our structural deficit will continue to grow by over a million dollars, while simultaneously it asks taxpayers of the city of Missoula to fork over another 3.8% in their property taxes."

Idaho’s average hourly wage in 2025 rose by 4.7% from 2024, ranking the state third nationally for percentage increases during that time, according to a press release by the Idaho Department of Labor.

Chuck Denowh writes, "Montana farmers know that a tax on Mexican beer would only be a tax on them."

Jason Uskoski writes, "As Postmaster of the Missoula Post Office, I am proud to join our community in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and the enduring role the Postal Service has played in connecting our nation."