Missoula Current
Harmon’s Histories: Runaway elephant charms Butte, harkens to 1935 escape
By now, the whole world has seen a video of the “Great Escape of Viola,” the circus elephant, in Butte. But it’s not the first time a performing pachyderm has bolted for freedom in southwest Montana.
Scott Street project savings nets an additional affordable home
A Northside housing project set for construction in the coming weeks will gain one additional income-restricted condominium under an agreement approved by the Missoula Redevelopment Agency on Thursday.
MCPS: Asking Missoula voters to support safe schools
Micah Hill writes, "This new Safety Levy would be used to improve our school campus security systems, make upgrades to safety technology and equipment; and pay for school resource officers, school counselors, behavioral interventionists and others who provide safety support for their school building or for the entire District."
Griz coach Don Read to be inducted into Big Sky Hall of Fame
Read was the architect of Montana’s first national championship in 1995 and led the Grizzlies to a pair of semifinal appearances and conference titles en route to becoming Montana’s all-time winningest coach during his 10-year career.
Efforts to vet, redevelop old library block continue
A development team selected by the city last summer to redevelop the old library block continues to conduct due diligence on the property as it explores potential uses.
Alaska Airlines’ ground stop effects one Missoula flight
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday grounded all planes operated by Alaska Airlines, a move that delayed at least one flight in Missoula.
Transgender women file class-action suit against Montana
Two transgender women on Thursday filed a class-action lawsuit against the state of Montana challenging a policy that bars them and other individuals from changing the gender designation on their birth certificate.
Missoula County voices support for Russell Street’s next phase
With the project's first phase finished years ago, the Montana Department of Transportation is poised to begin the next phase of Russell Street, and Missoula County has lent its voice of support to the work.
Viewpoint: Beware the cult of Donald Trump
James Tweed writes, "True Conservatives believe in the Constitution, Democracy, and the rule of law. Donald Trump only believes in himself. Every other value, or person, is expendable. "
Tester, Daines split impeachment vote but call for border security
Montana's two U.S. Senators on Wednesday split their vote on a GOP attempt to hold an impeachment trial for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, though both called upon the Biden administration to address ongoing issues at the southern border.