Missoula Current
MRA to craft policy around public funding for rental housing
A workforce housing project in downtown Missoula is set to move forward.
Naloxone vending machines planned for Missoula to fight overdoses
Four Naloxone vending machines will be placed around the city in hopes of stemming future deaths.
Downtown, Brooks Street transportation projects still in play
Plans to reshape the downtown transportation network and another geared toward Brooks Street remain on the horizon.
With development interest high, MRA approves water, sidewalk projects
The MRA is working to complete a number of priorities, including the completion of water mains and sidewalks.
County to investigate source of bacteria in Frenchtown groundwater
Missoula County looks to drill a monitoring well in Frenchtown to better understand the source of bacteria in area groundwater.
Missoula voters to consider government study; city sets $200K budget
Do they want a commission to study local government to recommend any changes?
Missoula County considers gravel pit expansion in residential zone
With recent state legislation having cut environmental regulations, the only tool communities have to stop gravel pit proposals is zoning.
New clinic to specialize in exams for veterans’ disability benefits
Military veterans in western Montana and surrounding areas will now have an easier time getting qualified for Veterans Affairs benefits.
City approves change to help Missoula criminals get business license
Individuals looking to start a business but have a criminal record may find it easier to get a business license under changes adopted by the Missoula City Council.
Flathead Forest accepts POWDR’s Holland Lake permit withdrawal
Holland Lake Lodge will be managed as it has been since 2017, according to the Flathead National Forest.
City Council upholds denial of permit to Fort Missoula project
The majority of council agreed that the developer, Tres Birds, failed to demonstrate that its application didn’t receive a fair review.
Judge hears arguments on Flathead Forest roads, grizzlies
For a second time, wildlife advocates are asking the courts to require the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to consider how the spread of logging roads on the Flathead National Forest will affect threatened grizzly bears and bull trout.