A new local analysis of the Just Home project finds a cyclical link between homelessness and justice involvement in Missoula County, highlights disproportionate impacts on Native American residents and transition-age youth, and points to permanent supportive housing such as Blue Heron Place as a promising intervention.

City staff presented a draft zoning framework that implements the Missoula 2045 land use plan, proposing fewer zone types, expanded housing options, a floor-area-ratio tool, neighborhood commercial in residential areas and elimination of residential minimum parking. The public comment period runs through mid-November, with planning-board and city-c

The council conditionally approved annexation of roughly 54 acres east of Grand Avenue and adopted a planned neighborhood development zone mix for the site; annexation passed 10–1 and the zone change and ward boundary ordinance passed on first reading.

Council unanimously directed staff to schedule work-session time to (1) clarify timing for traffic impact study (TIS) submittal and (2) begin evaluating a citywide traffic impact fee system to replace the current per-project TIS/exaction approach.

The City Council approved $1,545,000 in HOME and CDBG funding to support the 101-unit LB Lofts affordable housing project in the Billings Heights, with one councilor recusing from the vote.

Airport consultant urged the board to apply for a Montana Aeronautics grant to buy a $370,000 plow and build a $700,000 storage building; the board discussed timing, funding and operational trade-offs and decided not to move forward immediately.

The Helena City Commission reviewed a recruitment plan from Communication Management Services (CMS) after City Manager Burton announced a year-end retirement. CMS proposed a roughly 12-week timeline, a higher salary range and town-hall style engagement; several commissioners and community speakers urged additional community input and concerns about

The council approved annexation of roughly 54 acres (Annexation 2504) and adopted Zone Change 1070 to a Planned Neighborhood Development (PND) mix including CMU‑1, NX‑1, N‑1 and P‑1 zoning. Council approved annexation 10–1; the subsequent zone change and a related ward boundary ordinance passed. Council and staff flagged a 20‑foot P‑1 buffer strip;

The Billings City Council unanimously approved $1,545,000 in federal HOME and CDBG funding to help fill a financing gap for LB Lofts, a 101-unit affordable development in the Billings Heights. One council member recused; council discussed unit mix, stored modular “pods,” timelines and risk.

Residents of Tradewy Village in Missoula say Oakwood Properties raised lot rents sharply after buying the park and that a newly formed tenants union has won a partial rollback and pushed the owner to do maintenance.

Riley Pavlich of the Bail Project said her office on the Flathead Reservation has paid bail for more than 300 people, reported high court-return rates, and highlighted racial disparities in Montana incarceration cited in a 2021 Department of Corrections report.

At a University of Montana lecture, researcher Ian Grimshaw summarized the 20-year campaign to remove four dams on the Klamath River, describing the project’s history, legal agreements, expected environmental effects and remaining concerns about sediment, access and long-term recovery for salmon and local communities.

Commission approves $38,250 nursing contract and establishes Board of Health mission statement.

Commissioners discuss applying for BUILD grant to fund Winston North highway project.

Commissioners debate responding to Montana's RFI for proposed women's prison in Butte.

Commission members advocate for increased public engagement in ongoing discussions and decisions.

Community member raises concerns about transparency and communication after recent meetings.

Council members seek clarity on forensic audits and fire department operations in Anaconda.

Commissioners address fire district mapping and potential charter amendments during recent meeting.

Board prepares for October approval of fiscal analysis following staffing changes and expansion inquiries.

Montana Department of Labor plans rehirement event on October 9 at Butte Job Service.

Uptown Master Plan reallocates funds from Lizzie Block Alley project for new wayfinding efforts.

Loan committee considers applications and partnerships to support economic development in Butte.

Commissioners address germanium grant and ongoing renovations at the Gamers building.

Commissioners address SARTA funding processes and Cenote's land acquisition hurdles.