The Missoula Current

Established in 2015, the Missoula Current is a digital news platform that emphasizes the importance of local journalism. Recognizing the need for diverse reporting and increased journalistic competition in the greater Missoula area, the publication was created to fill that gap. The Missoula Current is dedicated to covering a variety of topics, including business, environmental issues, local and state government, Montana's congressional representatives, and the region's swift growth and development. Our team members are long-standing members of the community, committed to delivering comprehensive and accurate news about Missoula and the Northern Rockies.

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New contract will help Missoula County streamline ballot making

22 hours ago | missoulacurrent.com | Martin J. Kidston

Martin Kidston(Missoula Current) An agreement approved on Tuesday will enable the Missoula County Elections Office to compose its own ballots ahead of an election and reduce the time-sensitive process by offering more control at the local level. That could save the county an estimated $10,000 a year, according to the county. Nathan Coyan, deputy administrator of the Elections Office, said the new $49,000 contract with Election Systems & Software will eliminate some of the challenges of the past.
Flathead Forest prepares to approve new Holland Lake permit

22 hours ago | missoulacurrent.com | Martin J. Kidston

Laura Lundquist(Missoula Current) Another corporation is applying for a Forest Service permit to operate Holland Lake Lodge, and locals are asking people to comment on it before Wednesday night. A month ago, the Flathead National Forest announced that it had received an application from the new owners of Holland Lake Lodge for a special-use permit to operate the lodge so it’s accepting public comment on the application.
Viewpoint: Zinke remains silent on Trump abuse of Constitution

23 hours ago | missoulacurrent.com | Martin J. Kidston

Corey EllisRepresentative Ryan Zinke has said, “I will never bend on the Constitution, and I won’t bend on selling our public lands.”So far, he has stuck to his word on the public lands part. And he should be commended on that.
County inks partnership agreements for river ambassador program

1 day ago | missoulacurrent.com | Martin J. Kidston

Martin Kidston(Missoula Current) Missoula County on Tuesday signed an agreement with several entities, including the city, to support the Missoula Valley Recreation Ambassador Project as the summer season draws near. The county also inked an agreement with the Clark Fork Coalition to supervise and manager the river ambassador program, which is entering its fifth season.
City says Pov's veterans housing project set for redevelopment

1 day ago | missoulacurrent.com | Martin J. Kidston

Martin Kidston(Missoula Current) After years of little progress, a project intended to house homeless veterans in Missoula could be closer to construction, the city's mayor said on Monday night. The Poverello Center in 2021 purchased the old Clark Fork Inn on West Broadway using $1 million provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. At the time, the project was expected to cost around $3.7 million. “It's been a couple of years in the making. It has been boarded up for some time.
Viewpoint: More Democrats means more wins for everyday Montanans

1 day ago | missoulacurrent.com | Martin J. Kidston

Rep. Katie SullivanMore Democrats Means More Wins for Everyday Montanans By Rep. Katie Sullivan, House Minority Leader For the past four months, I’ve had the honor of serving as the Democratic Leader of 42 Democratic Representatives in the state Legislature. We’ve had some big wins, tough challenges, and opportunities to lay the groundwork for a more affordable Montana.
Reforestation begins on Maclay ski runs

1 day ago | missoulacurrent.com | Martin J. Kidston

Laura Lundquist(Missoula Current) It will take at least a few decades, but a reforestation project intends to turn the Lolo Peak ski runs back into a forest. On Monday, drivers on Highway 93 south of Lolo might have noticed some work activity on the lower slopes of Lolo Peak where former landowner Tom Maclay cleared a bunch of trees in 2006 to make ski runs.
State bond program to help wider range of businesses, nonprofits

2 days ago | missoulacurrent.com | Martin J. Kidston

(Missoula Current) More local projects will qualify for state bond that could help drive economic development without relying on taxpayer funds, the state announced on Monday. The Montana Facility Finance Authority, which serves under the Montana Department of Commerce – will begin providing conduit bonds to a broader range of projects.
Tap Club on North Reserves sells to Town Pump

2 days ago | missoulacurrent.com | Martin J. Kidston

(Missoula Current) A still-new Missoula restaurant off North Reserve Street changed ownership over the weekend in a move that the founders say will bring new opportunities to the location. The Club Restaurant & Tap House, which opened in late 2023 after years of renovations from the old Perkins, was recently purchased by Town Pump. The later owns a number of gas stations and convenience stores across the state. The transition became official over the weekend.
Wooten Brothers electric at The Wilma

4 days ago | missoulacurrent.com | Martin J. Kidston

William Munoz(Missoula Current) The youngest of five, Victor Wooten's music was deeply embedded in his DNA from birth. The eldest brother, Regi – effectively known as The Teacher by his brothers – was already pursuing music by the time Victor was born. He began teaching Victor and Joseph how to play when they were only 2 and 3 years old. This led to the brothers forming a band that for 60 years has continued to create inspired music. Each has pursued other musical paths along the way.