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Missoula and Western Montana speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 28, 2024

Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Missoulian.

Eagle Watch Estates tenants protest under watch of HUD

On Jan. 15, the complex experienced a complete heat loss after two boilers in the basem*nt broke down, leaving residents to use space heaters during a -15 degree cold snap.

What you missed this week in notable Missoula and Western Montana crimes and court cases

This week's local crime and court updates from Missoulian.

Missoulian week in review: Local news recap for June 22-28

Here's a roundup of local stories that ran this week.

Lake County crash kills 17-year-old

The driver wasn’t wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the vehicle when it rolled, according to the Montana Highway Patrol.

Montana to receive $43.3M in PILT funding

Ravalli County will receive the highest amount of any county in Montana with $3,315,024. Lewis and Clark County will see $3,236,068, while Missoula County will receive $2,790,387 in funding.

Housing still an issue for Missoula refugee resettlement agency

The IRC Missoula helps refugees and others seeking asylum adjust to their new lives in the U.S. via connecting them with housing, employment and other social services

Business Buzz: New eatery/bar, new acai bowl cafe, new flights from Missoula

    There's a new co*cktail bar/eatery in downtown Missoula. Also, a fruit bowl spot opened up in south Missoula. There's also a new direct flight to Minnesota.

    Missoula and Western Montana neighbors: Obituaries for June 28

      Read through the obituaries published today in Missoulian.

      Ryan Walters announces Bible directive for Oklahoma public schools

        The state superintendent cited a statute directing the Oklahoma State Board of Education to adopt academic standards that include the study of important historical documents. #oklaed

        Computer models of potential Clark Fork River floods

          Computer models of potential Clark Fork River floods show how different flows might affect the Smurfit-Stone Container holding ponds.

          St. Pat's, Community Medical Center to build new inpatient rehab hospital in Missoula

            Missoula's two hospitals will cooperate on building a new freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital.

            Back-to-back accidents cause delays on Going-to-the-Sun Road on Wednesday

              Glacier park officials reported multiple car accidents on Going-to-the-Sun Road on Wednesday night that caused severe congestion.

              Sex and violent offenders

                Sex and violent offenders in the Missoula area for June 27, 2024.

                Missoula's temporary ban on new dispensaries takes effect next month

                The council voted 8-3 to halt new business licenses for cannabis shops starting on July 8.

                New job postings for Missoula and Western Montana job seekers

                Browse through the latest Missoula and Western Montana employment postings and find your next career.

                Missoula and Western Montana neighbors: Obituaries for June 27

                Read through the obituaries published today in Missoulian.

                New Mountain Home Montana location to open next spring with more housing for single moms

                “This place started 25 years ago, and my goodness look what we are now,” Laura Snyder, founder of the nonprofit, said on Wednesday at a groundbreaking ceremony.

                Video: Mountain Home Groundbreaking

                Groundbreaking ceremony for Mountain Home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

                Trail to be dedicated in Helena in honor of labor leader, former Commissioner Eric Feaver

                A celebration for the commemoration of “Feaver's Union," a new trail named for the late Helena city commissioner and labor leader Eric Feaver, will be 10 a.m. Monday.

                Poverello Center in Missoula celebrates 50 years

                Since its humble beginnings, the organization has provided nearly 1 million nights of shelter to unhoused people and has provided over 4 million meals.

                Big changes planned for deadly Hwy 93 stretch between Missoula and Florence

                Six people, including three teenagers, died on Highway 93 between Missoula and Florence between October of 2023 and May of this year.

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                Seeley sewer money included in Congress bill

                The community of Seeley Lake, located in northeast Missoula County, is in need of a sewer after groundwater tests showed widespread nitrate contamination within the center of town.

                South Hills subdivision plans approved

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                Whitefish physician accused of large Medicare fraud scheme

                Ronald D. Dean is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to court filings.

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