Archive for the ‘All News & Opinion’ Category
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
Tom Stage Has Signed Off For the Last Time
The voice of the Lady Griz? That’s a designation, and now honorific, that belongs to Tom Stage, who retired over the weekend after calling Montana women’s basketball games for 25 seasons.... more
Garden City BrewFest Posponed to June 20
After considerable thought and deliberation, the Missoula Downtown Association has decided to postpone Garden City BrewFest due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.... more
Street Sweeping to Start Monday, April 6
Spring is here, and the City of Missoula Street Maintenance Division will begin its street cleaning schedule on Monday, April 6.... more
MPD and The Shelter in Place Order
MPD is concerned about the well-being and safety of our commumity, and ask the community to voluntarily follow the orders for everyone's health and safety.... more
Griz Football Classics Set For Re-Air on ROOT Sports & SWX
Montana's 1995 National Championship win over Marshall is set to highlight a 31-game slate of Big Sky Conference classic football game re-broadcasts on ROOT Sports and SWX Montana.... more
COVID-19 Update in Downtown Missoula
By LINDA MCCARTHY-We encourage you to continue to care for yourselves and your families, and we ask you to support your business neighbors and friends.... more
Going Through A Bankruptcy – Here’s How To Survive
The harsh reality is that with or without a pandemic, bankruptcy can loom over anyone but you can survive it.... more
Griz Football Season Ticket Renewal Extended
Grizzly Athletics has made the decision to temporarily delay mailing season ticket renewals to current holders.... more
Don’t Flush That
Did you know that the only product designed to properly break-down when flushed is toliet paper?... more
COVID-19 Update in Downtown Missoula
As our country and our community quiets itself in an effort to “reduce the curve”, we are all concerned about how this worldwide pandemic will play out, both globally and locally. We are reminded to slow do... more
Carousel to Close for 10 Days Amid CoVid-19 Concerns
A Carousel for Missoula and Dragon Hollow will be closed for 10 days, from Monday, March 16, through Wednesday, March 25, as a precautionary measure for COVID-19.... more
Grizzly Athletics Announces Social Distancing Measures
The University of Montana Department of Athletics will suspend all practices and group team activities through March 29... more
Why Employees Leave
By MARK RIFFEY - Who would you hate to lose? Do something about it while you can.... more
Trying Times
BRUCE AUCHLY - This month may be the discontent of our winter, as we keen to hike, hear meadowlarks, smell the earth after a rain. But life does go on in February, even if we don’t notice it.... more
Vandals Continue to Spray Paint Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 4 Sites
Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking information on whomever is responsible for graffiti that continues to be spray painted on FWP sites and other public property near Great Falls.... more
Essential Winter Driving Skills To Learn To Survive Slippery Montana Roads
Citizens must remember these useful winter driving tips to avoid possible car accidents due to slippery roads.... more
Olson Wins Buck Buchanan Award
On its 25th anniversary, Olson became just the third Grizzly ever to be awarded the STATS FCS Buck Buchanan Award, presented annually to the FCS Defensive Player of the Year at the STATS FCS Awards Banquet.... more
Change Leadership
By MARK RIFFEY - The nature of change is changing - and so is the pace.... more
Olson, Toure, and O’Donoghue Tabbed First Team All-Americans
By ERIC TABER - The postseason honors continue to pile up for the Montana Grizzlies this week, with a Big Sky-best three standouts being named to the STATS FCS All-America First-Team.... more
Big Sky-Best Five Griz Named All-American by HERO Sports
A Big Sky Conference-best five Montana Grizzlies have earned All-America honors from HERO Sports, the online sports news outlet announced Monday.... more
Sustainable Pet-friendly Living
It’s possible to lead a sustainable life together with your furry friends if you know how to go about it.... more
How Preparing for the ACT Can Help Form Good Study Habits for College
Doing prep work for the ACT does not just help you get soaring results when you take the exam, it also helps you form solid study habits that you will carry with you into college.... more
Records Fall as Griz Advance to FCS Quarterfinal
By ERIC TABER - The Grizzlies scored a season-high 73 points against Southeaster Louisiana while punching its ticket to a quarterfinal rematch against No. 3 Weber State.... more
Ronan’s Sister Sallie’s Thrift Store Raises Funds for Victims of Domestic Abuse
People sharing what they can. A box of clothing. Some used furniture. That old set of dishes. Over the years, the door to the office would sometimes be blocked with these donations. Community members ... more
Olson Again Honored for his Work Off the Field
Montana linebacker Dante Olson was twice recognized this week for his commitment to academics and service in the community.... more
Montana and Broadband: How Could the State Get Up to Speed on Connectivity?
While Montana undoubtedly thrives when it comes to sheer natural wonder and outdoor recreation, sadly it struggles when it comes to access to quality broadband services.... more
Tips and Tricks for Navigating the Winter Months in Missoula
Preparing for emergency situations in winter is a task that remains a challenge not only for the county, but also to its residents.... more
Refund Policy: An Essential Part of Any Purchase
Online business owners know how exciting it is to see that someone has made a purchase on a website. But this excitement vanishes if a customer asks for a refund.... more
Olson Once Again Making a Strong Case for Defensive Player of the Year
By ERIC TABER Montana defensive coordinator Kent Baer's resume reads like a laundry list of some of the greatest programs in college football history. He's coached the Cal Golden Bears, the Stanford Card... more
Montana WILD and VA Program Helps Veterans Recover From PTSD, Substance Abuse
A collaborative program between the Montana Veterans Affairs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Park’s Montana WILD has earned national attention.... more
Griz Rise in Polls Setting Up Top-5 Showdown With Weber State
The Montana Grizzlies rose to No. 4 in the NCAA FCS Coaches' Poll and No. 5 in the STATS FCS Media Poll on Monday, setting up a top-5 showdown with No. 3 Weber State on Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in... more
Missoula Sailor Participates in Multinational Exercise in Africa
Lt. Justin Mueller, from Missoula, Montana, is currently serving in Djibouti, Africa participating in the multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2019... more
Cyberbullying Has Become A Pandemic
When teens or young kids, as well as adults, use electronic devices to send any threatening or intimidating message to another person, it is cyberbullying. Many will say that bullying has been around forever, i... more