Missoula.
county seat of Missoula County, Montana, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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A lawsuit filed by the Goldwater Institute challenges state acts and local ordinances regarding data center construction in Missoula.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Goldwater Institute attorneys are representing CubCloud AI, a local Missoula tech company.Some support1 report
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New eatery Pelz in Missoula sources local beef and flour from regional farms.Some support1 report
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Missoula city council passed a zoning amendment restricting data center construction on November 9, 2026.Some support1 report
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AniMeals is relocating to a new shelter facility in Missoula.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Newspapers are operating in multiple cities, including Missoula, Butte, and Spokane.Some support1 report
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Top-ranking Republican JD Vance conducted a campaign trip in Missoula on October 22, 2026.Some support1 report
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A political rally was held at Great Burn Brewery in Missoula on October 19, 2026.Some support3 reports
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Job cuts and influx of wealthy transplants are causing economic stress and housing unaffordability in Montana.Some support2 reports
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Missoula and the Missoulian are currently the subject of local news coverage.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Peace Center served communities across Western Montana on October 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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Missoula is the county seat of Missoula County, with the Clark Fork River winding through the city, and local Democrats being mentioned.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Carlyle Group was sold to a private equity firm, while Missoula studied Superior's acquisition experience.Some support1 report
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A fundraiser event called Pray for Snow Party was held at Caras Park in Missoula.Some support1 report
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CERT chapters operate in various counties, including Missoula and Cascade County.Some support1 report
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A political race is underway in Montana's Western District House race, featuring candidates Ryan Zinke, Aaron Flint, and Sam Forstag.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Missoula, Trout Unlimited, and Carlyle Group collaborated on ecosystem restoration efforts, including dam removal and purchasing a water utility along the Clark Fork River.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Mining operations have poisoned Silver Bow Creek from its headwaters, causing the Upper Clark Fork to back up near Missoula.Some support1 report
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A law firm, Ryan, Miller & Coburn, is guiding clients through various claims in the Missoula area.Some support1 report
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Missoula and Bozeman are involved in discussions regarding a voluntary clean energy program, with NorthWestern Energy also mentioned.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Touch-and-go flights related to former operations were involved on Whidbey Island on September 16, 2026.Some support1 report
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Lone Pine State Park, which is near Kalispell and reachable from Missoula, is allowing kayak activities on Foys Lake.Some support1 report
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Trust Land Farm is located in Missoula.Some support1 report
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Wilderness Watch is based in Missoula, and Lawrence Todd is an emeritus professor at Colorado State University.Some support1 report
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The National Museum of Forest Service History hosted an event in Missoula on September 11, 2026.Some support1 report
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Verkada services large clients like the Miami Dolphins, and the University of Montana campus is located in Missoula.Some support1 report
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A low-pressure system and moisture plume are impacting the corridor involving Missoula, Great Falls, and Glacier National Park.Some support1 report
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A new real estate franchise establishes an office in Missoula amid market consolidation pressures.Some support1 report
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Canadian farm equipment is used in Montana, confirming Canada's status as Montana's largest trading partner.Some support1 report
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An advocacy group successfully challenged a forest removal plan within the Shoshone National Forest.Some support2 reports
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Congressional hearings raised concerns about service standards in Missoula.Some support2 reports
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A center operates within the city limits of Missoula.Some support2 reports
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Conference locations are diverse, involving entities based in Missoula and New York City.Some support1 report
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Clark Fork Coalition reports large debris information to Missoula City regarding river operations.Some support1 report
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The Gallatin River hosts cultural events, while the surrounding cities of Butte, Missoula, and Bozeman pursue clean energy goals together.Some support1 report
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Philanthropists from Missoula donated to Gonzaga University.Some support1 report
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Debt accumulation mirrors geological buildup.Some support1 report
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Missoula is seeking federal funding from HUD to bring housing to Garden City, with planning led by local officials like Oliver and James.Some support1 report
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Missoula hosts public workshops for planning, involving the county.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A project area is currently being discussed, located near Missoula and Virginia City.Some support1 report
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Drug movement was reported to have originated in Seattle and targeted Missoula.Some support1 report
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A media entity named Wittpenn has been conducting reporting and spent time on newspaper staff in Missoula and Billings.Some support1 report
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Local businesses in Missoula and Corvallis are uniting to support veterans through various donation drives.Some support1 report
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Missoula and Cody share a regional experience regarding the impacts of the current fire season.Some support1 report
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The Mountain Line Transit Agency, based in Missoula, is building a new operations center near Missoula Airport. Andrea Davis and Jordan Hess are involved in the agency's leadership.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Dixon melons were sold at markets in Missoula, Polson, Columbia Falls, and Butte on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Big Dipper Ice Cream is expanding its business operations into the coffee sector in Missoula.Some support1 report
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A shared high pressure system is causing regional impacts in Missoula and Deer Lodge.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Wildfire smoke caused air quality alerts in Missoula and Deer Lodge on August 10, 2026.Some support1 report
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Aircraft conversion is underway in Alabama for a company based in Missoula, Montana. The operations utilize operational bases in Oregon and involve an Airbus A319 acquired from a company in Europe.Some support1 report
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Missoula was ranked among top cities on August 10, 2026.Some support1 report
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Missoula area is experiencing urban heat island development, leading to collaborative heat mapping efforts.Some support2 reports
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A brief mention of Bolingbrook, located in Illinois, alongside Missoula, which is cited as a success story.Some support1 report
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Missoula and Deer Lodge are located within the Northern Rockies region.Some support1 report
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Bauer represents local business interests in Missoula.Some support1 report
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Market trends indicate Missoula and Bozeman are top rental markets, while an oil well capping project is underway near Kintla Lake.Some support1 report
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Multiple cities, including Billings, Kalispell, Bozeman, Great Falls, and Missoula, announced on July 19th that they host a college campus location.Some support2 reports
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Missoula's city council implemented new business license prohibitions for marijuana dispensaries on July 7, 2026.Some support1 report
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Missoula smokejumpers are responding to wildfires across the nation.Some support1 report
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Missoula Children's Theatre production was presented in New Martinsville, sponsored by the Episcopal Church and supported by the NEA.Some support1 report
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Around Missoula this week
News at the entities that move Missoula most-
city council StructuralCouncil members in Santa Clarita discuss local water policy and resource concerns affecting development.Moves Missoula
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Seattle OperationalLinkd Tourism, managed by Kylee Kay, announced partnerships and expanded its travel services across multiple global destinations.Moves Missoula
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NorthWestern Energy OperationalNorthWestern Energy provided a seed grant to Home ReSource on November 5, 2026.Moves Missoula
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Department of Housing and Urban Development StructuralSubsidies are affecting housing in Georgetown, leading to criticism of the housing program by Russell Vought.Moves Missoula
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Missoula County StructuralSam Forstag reached out to Troy for cooperation and spoke at a press conference in Missoula County.Moves Missoula
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Bozeman OperationalErin Alexander conducted research in Bozeman and gathered initial data from veterans in Billings.Moves Missoula
Connections
The 40 strongest of 144, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
city council Structural
The city council holds formal governing authority over Missoula through local ordinances and policy decisions.
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James Structural
James is employed by Missoula's community planning division.
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Andrea Davis Structural
Andrea Davis serves as the Mayor, setting strategic and operational policy for the city of Missoula.
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Missoula County Structural
Missoula functions as the county seat and its city limits are contained within the jurisdiction of Missoula County.
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Cascade County Structural
The county's administrative orders govern the city's transport operations, specifically regarding egress from the region.
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Seattle Operational
Drug movement originated in Seattle and targeted Missoula.
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Bozeman Operational
The two cities are regional population centers that actively compete in the rental market while sharing similar operational and environmental goals.
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NorthWestern Energy Operational
NorthWestern Energy is implementing a clean energy program that affects the operational landscape of Missoula.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development Structural
The city of Missoula receives federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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New Martinsville Transactional
A performance production from Missoula Children's Theatre was presented in New Martinsville.
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Garden City Transactional
Missoula is actively planning to bring housing resources to Garden City.
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Trout Unlimited Operational
The two entities are actively collaborating on ecosystem restoration efforts.
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North Hills Structural
Missoula exercises regulatory authority over the North Hills area through applicable ordinances and planning rules.
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Mike Nugent Shared context
Mike Nugent serves as the Council President within the jurisdiction of Missoula.
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Idaho Shared context
The USFS Northern Regional office, based in Missoula, operates and manages forest service plans across Idaho.
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Missoulian Operational
Missoulian draws local news and information from Missoula, and Missoula is also covered by Missoulian's reporting.
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Clark Fork Structural
The Clark Fork creek is geographically located within Missoula, and city management actions functionally influence its connectivity and state.
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Gonzaga University Transactional
Philanthropists from Missoula have donated funds to Gonzaga University.
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Corvallis Shared context
Both cities exist as independent entities whose local economies operate within a shared regional context.
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Cody Shared context
The two locations share a regional context regarding the impacts of fire season.
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Carlyle Group Transactional
Missoula purchased a water utility from the Carlyle Group in 2026.
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Boston Mentioned together
Missoula's urban heat island phenomenon is compared to the larger scale of cities like Boston.
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Virginia City Shared context
The two cities share a geographic context relevant to a specific project area.
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Superior Mentioned together
Missoula is noted for studying Superior's acquisition experience.
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Lincoln Shared context
The infrastructure entity is geographically located within the county jurisdiction of Missoula.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service operates an office in Missoula to issue regional weather and fire potential warnings.
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Dixon Shared context
Dixon operates as a melon vendor in the markets located in Missoula.
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Seth Bodnar Shared context
Seth Bodnar is campaigning for office within the region of Missoula.
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New York Mentioned together
Missoula is described as exhibiting a heat island effect similar to larger cities like New York.
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Congress Mentioned together
Congress was mentioned in the context of hearings raising concerns about service standards.
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Spokane Operational
The two locations are being considered as potential sites for alternative mail processing facilities by the USPS.
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University of Montana Shared context
The University of Montana is geographically located within the city of Missoula.
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Glacier National Park Shared context
Both entities share a geographical context and are susceptible to the same large-scale weather systems.
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Granite County Shared context
The two geographic entities share a context where weather conditions are causing potential travel disruptions.
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Sanders Shared context
The relationship is established through shared context regarding a plan that includes counties where Missoula is located.
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MONTANA Shared context
Missoula is a community located within the geographic and political boundaries of the state of Montana.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Shared context
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez held a political rally in the city of Missoula.
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Hellgate High School Shared context
The high school is physically located within the boundaries of the city.
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New York City Mentioned together
The two cities are co-mentioned as diverse locations capable of hosting conferences and major events.
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Montana Republican Party Shared context
The Montana Republican Party conducts political activities and holds conventions within the geographical context of Missoula.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
5 events- A lawsuit filed by the Goldwater Institute challenges state acts and local ordinances regarding data center construction in Missoula.
- Goldwater Institute attorneys are representing CubCloud AI, a local Missoula tech company.
- New eatery Pelz in Missoula sources local beef and flour from regional farms.
- Missoula city council passed a zoning amendment restricting data center construction on November 9, 2026.
- AniMeals is relocating to a new shelter facility in Missoula.
October 2026
7 events- Newspapers are operating in multiple cities, including Missoula, Butte, and Spokane.
- Top-ranking Republican JD Vance conducted a campaign trip in Missoula on October 22, 2026.
- A political rally was held at Great Burn Brewery in Missoula on October 19, 2026.
- Job cuts and influx of wealthy transplants are causing economic stress and housing unaffordability in Montana.
- Peace Center served communities across Western Montana on October 13, 2026.
- Missoula is the county seat of Missoula County, with the Clark Fork River winding through the city, and local Democrats being mentioned.
- Carlyle Group was sold to a private equity firm, while Missoula studied Superior's acquisition experience.
September 2026
18 events- A fundraiser event called Pray for Snow Party was held at Caras Park in Missoula.
- CERT chapters operate in various counties, including Missoula and Cascade County.
- A political race is underway in Montana's Western District House race, featuring candidates Ryan Zinke, Aaron Flint, and Sam Forstag.
- Mining operations have poisoned Silver Bow Creek from its headwaters, causing the Upper Clark Fork to back up near Missoula.
- A law firm, Ryan, Miller & Coburn, is guiding clients through various claims in the Missoula area.
- Touch-and-go flights related to former operations were involved on Whidbey Island on September 16, 2026.
- Lone Pine State Park, which is near Kalispell and reachable from Missoula, is allowing kayak activities on Foys Lake.
- Trust Land Farm is located in Missoula.
- Wilderness Watch is based in Missoula, and Lawrence Todd is an emeritus professor at Colorado State University.
- The National Museum of Forest Service History hosted an event in Missoula on September 11, 2026.
- Verkada services large clients like the Miami Dolphins, and the University of Montana campus is located in Missoula.
- A low-pressure system and moisture plume are impacting the corridor involving Missoula, Great Falls, and Glacier National Park.
- A new real estate franchise establishes an office in Missoula amid market consolidation pressures.
- Canadian farm equipment is used in Montana, confirming Canada's status as Montana's largest trading partner.
- An advocacy group successfully challenged a forest removal plan within the Shoshone National Forest.
- Congressional hearings raised concerns about service standards in Missoula.
- A center operates within the city limits of Missoula.
- Conference locations are diverse, involving entities based in Missoula and New York City.
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August 2026
20 events- Missoula and the Missoulian are currently the subject of local news coverage.
- Missoula, Trout Unlimited, and Carlyle Group collaborated on ecosystem restoration efforts, including dam removal and purchasing a water utility along the Clark Fork River.
- Clark Fork Coalition reports large debris information to Missoula City regarding river operations.
- The Gallatin River hosts cultural events, while the surrounding cities of Butte, Missoula, and Bozeman pursue clean energy goals together.
- Philanthropists from Missoula donated to Gonzaga University.
- Debt accumulation mirrors geological buildup.
- Missoula is seeking federal funding from HUD to bring housing to Garden City, with planning led by local officials like Oliver and James.
- A project area is currently being discussed, located near Missoula and Virginia City.
- Drug movement was reported to have originated in Seattle and targeted Missoula.
- A media entity named Wittpenn has been conducting reporting and spent time on newspaper staff in Missoula and Billings.
- Local businesses in Missoula and Corvallis are uniting to support veterans through various donation drives.
- Missoula and Cody share a regional experience regarding the impacts of the current fire season.
- The Mountain Line Transit Agency, based in Missoula, is building a new operations center near Missoula Airport. Andrea Davis and Jordan Hess are involved in the agency's leadership.
- Dixon melons were sold at markets in Missoula, Polson, Columbia Falls, and Butte on August 1, 2026.
- Big Dipper Ice Cream is expanding its business operations into the coffee sector in Missoula.
- A shared high pressure system is causing regional impacts in Missoula and Deer Lodge.
- Wildfire smoke caused air quality alerts in Missoula and Deer Lodge on August 10, 2026.
- Aircraft conversion is underway in Alabama for a company based in Missoula, Montana. The operations utilize operational bases in Oregon and involve an Airbus A319 acquired from a company in Europe.
- Missoula was ranked among top cities on August 10, 2026.
- A brief mention of Bolingbrook, located in Illinois, alongside Missoula, which is cited as a success story.
July 2026
7 events- Missoula and Deer Lodge are located within the Northern Rockies region.
- Bauer represents local business interests in Missoula.
- Market trends indicate Missoula and Bozeman are top rental markets, while an oil well capping project is underway near Kintla Lake.
- Multiple cities, including Billings, Kalispell, Bozeman, Great Falls, and Missoula, announced on July 19th that they host a college campus location.
- Missoula's city council implemented new business license prohibitions for marijuana dispensaries on July 7, 2026.
- Missoula smokejumpers are responding to wildfires across the nation.
- Missoula Children's Theatre production was presented in New Martinsville, sponsored by the Episcopal Church and supported by the NEA.
June 2026
3 events- Missoula and Bozeman are involved in discussions regarding a voluntary clean energy program, with NorthWestern Energy also mentioned.
- Missoula hosts public workshops for planning, involving the county.
- Missoula area is experiencing urban heat island development, leading to collaborative heat mapping efforts.