Archive for the ‘All News & Opinion’ Category
Missoula In Search Of Solutions As The Housing Market Tightens And Prices Soar
Buying your dream home in Missoula can be tricky. Nonetheless, there are a few ideas local officials can implement to solve the housing problem.... more
Evaluating The Pros And Cons of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Although the federal government has permitted employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for in-house staff, the decision isn’t as easy as you might think. Here are the Pros and Cons:... more
Top Strategies to Grow Your Business Fast
There's no sure-fire recipe for instant success, but you can boost your business's growth with these strategies.... more
Retirement Investing for Beginners
Thinking about saving for retirement can be overwhelming, but the steps below can help you get started.... more
Ground Game, Defense, Lead Griz to Win Over Portland State
Montana closed its abbreviated spring season with a 48-7 win over Portland State.... more
Holsinger Named Next Lady Griz Coach
Brian Holsinger, who has spent 13 seasons in the Pac-12 and has more than two decades of college coaching experience, has been named the next head coach of the Montana women’s basketball program.... more
Creating a New Path: Habitat Receives Unsolicited $100,000 Donation
HFHM was recently gifted a $100,000 check from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous.... more
Spring Cleanup: Street Sweeping Starts Tuesday, March 30
Spring is here, and the City of Missoula’s Street Operations & Maintenance Division will begin its street sweeping schedule on Tuesday, March 30. ... more
Be Bear Aware When Recreating Outdoors
Bears are emerging from dens with the onset of spring, and people are reminded to “Be Bear Aware.”... more
Attendance, Kick Times, and Broadcast Details Set For Griz Spring Games
The Montana football team will have a limited number of fans in attendance at its two spring football games, kick times have been confirmed.... more
MDA Commences Planning & Production of Summer Events with Cautious Optimism
The Missoula Downtown Association will plan to host a modified (i.e. limited) version of the beloved Out to Lunch and Downtown ToNight Summer Series events, beginning the first week of June.... more
Want to Trade Forex Like a Pro? Get a Great Broker
Here are the important aspects to look for in choosing good forex brokers for your trades.... more
Don’t Rely on Luck This St. Patrick’s Day–Plan Ahead for a Sober Ride
Law Enforcement will be increasing patrols for the holiday to help keep Missoula roads safe.... more
Mount Jumbo South Zone Closure Extended to March 22
In consultation with wildlife biologists at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Parks and Recreation has extended the Mt. Jumbo South Zone winter wildlife closure to March 22.... more
Montana’s Namesake Ship, USS Montana, is Launched – Commissioning into the Navy Fleet a Step Closer
The future USS Montana has been launched in Newport News, Virginia.... more
Montana Adds Spring Game vs. Portland State
The Montana Grizzlies have added another opponent to the 2021 modified spring schedule, with Portland State set to visit Washington-Grizzly Stadium in a non-conference matchup on April 17.... more
Levee Maintenance Work to Begin March 1 Intermittent North Riverfront Trail Section Closures
The City’s Storm Water Utility will begin routine vegetation maintenance on two Clark Fork River levees on Monday, March 1, with completion by April 15, weather dependent... more
Avalanche Danger on Mount Jumbo!
Avalanche danger is present on Mount Jumbo, public urged to stay off the mountain.... more
Hunting and Fishing License Year Begins March 1st
The new license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2021 hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses.... more
2020 Big Sky Schedule Moved to 2021
The Big Sky Conference announced Wednesday it has approved moving the fall 2020 conference football schedule to the fall of 2021, restoring the slate of games that had previously been canceled.... more
Montana, Montana State Men’s Basketball Series Canceled
This week's two-game Big Sky Conference men's basketball series between Montana and Montana State has been canceled due to a positive COVID-19 test within Montana's program.... more
Downtown Dine Local Week Jan. 25-31 in Downtown Missoula
In an effort to stimulate commerce during a traditionally slow quarter, the Downtown Missoula Partnership will be hosting the first-ever Downtown Dine Local Week.... more
Habitat for Humanity of Missoula wins competitive award in national Habitat Home Design Contest
Habitat for Humanity of Missoula (HfHM) is excited to announce it has won the Best in Affordability award for Habitat for Humanity International’s Home Design Contest.... more
Noteworthy Wins Best Overall in Downtown Holiday Window Decorating Contest
Noteworthy Paper & Press, located at 219 S. 3rd St. W, won Best Overall Window in the 22nd annual Downtown Holiday Window Decorating Contest, coordinated by the Missoula Downtown Association. ... more
Mick Holien, “Voice of the Griz” for a Generation, Remembered as One of “The Good Guys”
Grizzly Athletics plans to pay tribute to Holien in the fall of 2021 when the fans he cared for so much are once again able to pack into Washington-Grizzly Stadium and Dahlberg Arena.... more
Downtown Missoula Gearing up for a Very Illuminating Holiday Season
Whether you safely enjoy the mistletoe, Santa, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, or you don’t celebrate at all, Downtown Missoula welcomes you, our holiday season, and the chance to bask in the warmth of the hearth of our h... more
Targeted New Economic District Expected To Improve Infrastructure At Wye West of Missoula
Industrial development is the key to economic growth in any region. However, it involves many processes, including planning and development, procurement, designing, and construction. ... more
Things to think about when choosing a baby car seat
Here's a quick overview of what you should be keeping in mind when you make your decision about purchasing a baby car seat.... more
Leaf Collection Starts Monday, Nov. 2
The City of Missoula will begin fall leaf pickup on Monday, Nov. 2, starting in the neighborhoods north of the Clark Fork River during the first week (Area 1).... more
New Downtown Boulevard Banners Feature Things We Love About Downtown Missoula
For the first time in 22 years, new Downtown Missoula canvas banners will showcase what folks love about Missoula: Caras Park, music, food, shopping, biking, sunshine and Mount Sentinel.... more
How Businesses In Missoula Are Putting Customers First As They Reopen Post C-19
As businesses slowly reopen, they are taking multiple steps to implement strict safety and health policies and ensure the residents of Missoula remain healthy and safe in the post-C-19 period.... more
Griz Picked No. 7 in Preseason Media Poll
By ERIC TABER - The Montana Grizzlies were slotted in at No. 7 in the first, and only, STATS Perform FCS Top 25 media poll of the year, the organization announced Tuesday.... more
Make the Right Choice – Celebrate the End of Summer With a Sober Ride
Local Law Enforcement and the Montana Highway Patrol will be watching for impaired driving through the Labor Day Weekend.... more
FWP Reminder: SUP Users Must Have Life Jacket on Board
The use of stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) has exploded in Montana over the past few years. And while the vessels are fun and easy to use, SUPs have equipment requirements, just like other vessels.... more
Surplus Drawing Licenses and Permits Handled in New Way
Hunters interested in purchasing licenses or permits left over from the special license and permit drawing will find a different process this year.... more
Big Sky Kickoff Moved to July 23-24
The Big Sky Conference's annual Football Kickoff has been moved up to Thurs. July 23-24. All 13 league head coaches and one student-athlete from each football program will participate.... more
Healthcare Industry in Montana Shed Jobs Amid Covid-19
Hospitals across the country, including those in Montana, reduced operations to prepare for an increased load of coronavirus cases.... more
Men’s Basketball Garners Academic Honors From NABC
The Montana men's basketball team was recognized for its academic merit earning the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award for the third time in the past five seasons.... more
Missoula’s Annual Chip Seal Program at Work
Street maintenance crews will be applying oil and chips to city streets as part of the City’s annual Street Maintenance Chip Seal Program, which runs July 20-Aug. 6.... more
MDA to Forego Out to Lunch & Downtown Tonight for 2020
With a focus on community health and safety and compliance, the MDA will cancel the annual Out to Lunch and Downtown ToNight Summer Series for 2020. ... more
How to Keep Your Lawn Looking Healthy this Summer
As we look forward to spending more time outdoors with our family, it’s nice to have a great looking lawn to add to your outdoor experience. ... more
Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) Performing Arts Camps Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Because of health, safety and travel concerns around COVID-19, MCT has made the difficult decision to cancel all overnight camps for the summer of 2020.... more
28th Annual Garden City Brewfest Cancelled for 2020
With an eye towards community care and safety, the Missoula Downtown Association has made the decision to cancel the 28th annual Garden City BrewFest for now.... more
Orphaned Grizzly Cubs Going to Bearizona Wildlife Park
Working jointly, staff from Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found a home for three grizzly bear cubs that were orphaned last month. ... more
Man Injured in Grizzly Bear Attack on Sun River
A man was attacked by a female grizzly bear on Sunday morning near the Sun River. The attack left the man with non-life-threatening injuries.... more
Griz Adjust 2020 Summer Camp Slate
The Grizzlies will now host two camps for high school-age players in the month of July as well as a pair of youth camps in June... more
Missoula Dowtown Foundation Begins Disbursing Funds to Downtown Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
The Missoula Downtown Foundation (MDF) established a Downtown Missoula Business Support Fund to assist businesses and organizations negatively impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. ... more
FWP Announces Updates to COVID-19-Related Closures and Suspensions
People looking to get outside and enjoy spring will continue to have ample opportunities with Gov. Steve Bullock's phased approach to re-opening the state.... more
Olson Signs with Philadelphia Eagles
The greatest tackler in Montana and Big Sky Conference history received the chance to make a literal dream of a lifetime come true Saturday, signing with the Eagles.... more
Missoula Downtown Foundation Creates Business Support Fund
Missoula Downtown Foundation creates Downtown Missoula Business Support Fund and pivots spring fundraising campaign to build support for businesses impacted by Pandemic. ... more