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Lady Griz fall at Bozeman 65-57
By JOEL CARLSON- The Lady Griz team fell in its final regular-season game Saturday afternoon, losing to Montana State 65-57 in Bozeman.... more
Big Sky Women’s Basketball Tournament Field Set
The seeds for the Big Sky women’s basketball tournament are set. Montana will be the No. 1 seed as the Lady Griz host the No. 8 seeded Idaho State Bengals. Sacramento State locked up the No. 2 seed with a ... more
Blue Mountain Folf Course: Too Much Fun to Hike Past
By DEVIN SLATER-It seems like if there is anything you want to do outdoors you can find it at Blue Mountain. But honestly, I wouldn’t know those trails. I never get past the folf course. ... more
On the Grill: Colors of the Flag of Ireland…Kebabs
By PAUL SIDORIAK - This year for St. Patrick’s Day, I plan to represent the colors of the flag of Ireland on a shillelagh and make St. Patrick’s Day kebabs.... more
Hiking Blodgett Canyon Trail
By DONNA HULL - How long has it been since you’ve been to Blodgett Canyon, the Bitterroot Valley’s version of Yosemite? Long-time Missoula boomers have probably hiked Blodgett Canyon Trail more times than t... more
Getting the Vid But Missing the Point
BY BOB WIRE-I am not a millennial, but I’m old enough to have taken typing class in junior high, ridden in the back of station wagons with no seat belts, and cruised around on my ten-speed with no helmet. ... more
The Clark Fork River Walk (VIDEO)
By CATHERINE ORFANOS: The Montana campus was quiet. The Oval, empty. Puddles formed across the sidewalk and my path through campus zigzagged between them. ... more
Rattlesnake Valley: Wood’s Gulch to Sheep Mountain
By REBECCA KEITH- I lean up against Jasmine; my red, secondhand mountain bike and stew in frustration. The 11-mile ride from Wood’s Gulch to the top of Sheep’s Mountain was kicking my butt. ... more
Blue-Winged is the New Black
By ROB BREEDING- It's been my kind of winter: a blue-winged olive winter. Hardcore dry fly junkies know the sure signs of blue-winged weather: canceled ice-fishing and pond hockey tournaments. ... more
Desperate for Business?
By MARK RIFFEY - Are sales down? Don't get desperate. Get Facts. When an owner is desperate for business, (at least) two things often take place in an effort to turn things around:... more
Italian White Bread (Grandpa’s Bread)
By JONATHON HARTIG - This bread recipe reminds me of home and my grandfather, and it was a catalyst for me in pursuing a culinary profession.... more
Another Successful Pantry Challenge
By ERIN TURNER-It’s March. What's that mean? If you ask most, they'll say "March Madness" or St. Paddy's Day. If you ask our boys, they'll exclaim it's the "end of the pantry challenge". YEEHAW!... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | March 2
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Employers Can Reserve Space Now for Missoula Career Fair
ATTENTION EMPLOYERS: Employer registration is under way now for the Missoula Job Service Career Fair, April 21, at the Hilton Garden Inn. Sign-up Now!... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 2
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of March 2
Jobs this week: Employees to Fish and Process Fish in Alaska, Convery Belt Trainee, Staff for a summer Outdoor Recreation Program for Youth, Laborers, Drivers and More!... more
Griz Remain in Big Sky Title Hunt with 77-76 Win at EWU
By DAVE GUFFEY -The Grizzlies had four of five starters score in double figures and kept their BSC regular-season title hopes alive with a dramatic 77-76 win over Eastern Washington.... more
Lady Griz Clinch Outright Title, Hosting Rights to BSC Tournament
By JOEL CARLSON-With a 69-59 victory over Eastern Washington Saturday afternoon at Dahlberg Arena the Lady Griz earned an outright league championship and hosting rights to the postseason tournament.... more
Kim Williams Trail: The Unexpected Wilderness in My Backyard
By MARTHA KREBILL- Walking the Kim Williams Trail that night had been a spur-of-the-moment decision, and I was captivated by the natural beauty of what I can describe literally as my backyard.... more
Gregory’s Career-High 36 Points Not Enough as Griz Lose to Idaho in 2 OT
By DAVE GUFFEY -The Montana Grizzlies men’s basketball team dropped a heart breaker Thursday night in Moscow, Idaho, falling 92-87 in double overtime to the host Vandals.... more
Lady Griz Cinch Share of Big Sky Title
By JOEL CARLSON-Montana won its 20th game of the season and clinched at least a share of the Big Sky Conference championship Thursday night with an 81-68 victory over Idaho at Dahlberg Arena. ... more
Rattlesnsake Recreation Area
By MEGAN FRANZ - I made it to the Main Rattlesnake Trailhead, locked up the bike, swung my beat up sack over my shoulder and started trekking along the old road that follows the creek. ... more
Missoula: Ten Books I Could Write About Us
BY BOB WIRE-Of all the books that could be entitled Missoula, an investigation into rape is not at the top of my list. Here's ten titles I could write about us.... more
“9-1-1 On Steroids” Can Save Your Life
The Missoula County Office of Emergency Management encourages Missoulians to sign up for new life-saving emergency response program.... more
Griz at Idaho Thursday, Feb 26th
By DAVE GUFFEY -First place in the Big Sky Conference will be on the line as the Grizzlies begin a three-game road trip against Idaho Vandals on Thurs. Feb. 26, with tip-off at 8:05 p.m.... more
Lady Griz Host Final Regular-Season Home Games
By JOEL CARLSON-The Lady Griz team will play its final regular-season home games this week when it hosts Idaho and Eastern Washington. The Lady Griz will face Idaho Thurs. at 7 p.m. and EWU Sat. at 2 p.m.... more
Do You Value Your Clientele?
By MARK RIFFEY - The behavior of our business indicates how we value our clientele. Some businesses value what they do and work hard for every lead. Every client. Every order. Every payment.... more
Early Start to the Fishing Season
By TONY REINHARDT -This time last year we were buried in snow and brutal cold, but the unseasonably warm weather this February has jump started the fishing season for many local anglers.... more
DIRECTV’s Local Transformation Offers New Job Opportunities to Missoulians
This is a great time to work for DIRECTV. We have one of the best call center environments in the industry and we're expanding our Missoula call center.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Feb 23
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- It will be an extra special senior day on Saturday as the Montana Lady Griz honor Carly Selvig and Kellie Ruble before the game.... more
The Best Way to Clean a Kitchen Sink
By ERIN TURNER-My kitchen sink is a work horse. It takes a beating almost every day. So I rely on a super dependable, result-guaranteed method of cleaning my porcelain sink.... more
Breunig Earns League Honor
The Big Sky Conference has selected the University of Montana’s Martin Breunig the co-men’s basketball Player of the Week.... more
5th Annual Winter Brewfest Comes to Caras Park, Fri. Feb 27
The Missoula Downtown Association and KettleHouse Brewing Co. will host the fifth annual Winter BrewFest on Friday, Feb 27, 2015 from 5-10 pm in Caras Park.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 23
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Feb 23
Jobs this week: A Physical Therapist, Sales/Service Team Member, Grants Administrator, Director of Membership, Education Manager, Preschool Teacher and More! ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Feb 23
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
Griz Defeat Wildcats 74-63 for Fifth Big Sky Win in a Row
By DAVE GUFFEY -Martin Breunig registered a double-double and Jordan Gregory scored 15 points, as the host University of Montana Grizzlies defeated the Weber State Wildcats Saturday Night.... more
Lady Griz Win 64-60, Complete Two-Game Road Sweep
By JOEL CARLSON-Kayleigh Valley scored 16 points in the second half, a career-high 26 for the game, to lead Montana to a 64-60 victory over Weber State Saturday afternoon.... more
Breunig Scores 22 Points & Griz Defeat Idaho State 88-77
By DAVE GUFFEY -The Grizzlies had five players score in double figures, led by forward Martin Breunig’s 22 points, as they defeated the visiting Idaho State Bengals 88-77 Thursday night.... more
My Most Spectacular Failure Was a Gift
By SHELLI JOHNSON - Former Lady Griz hoopster, Shelli Johsnon tells how getting cut from the team and losing her scholarship was a game changer that led her to an Epic Life! ... more
Greenough Park Trail: A Journey Into Art and Nature
By PARKER BRIXEY - I’m cruising into Greenough Park on my bike, entering the park at its southern end, closest to town. I’ve got my headphones in, and Wiz khalifa bumping loud. ... more
My Kingdom for a Glue Stick
BY BOB WIRE-Living among a bunch of creative types keeps life interesting. And expensive. This occurred to me today as I was searching high and low for a glue stick. ... more
Griz Host Bengals Thursday, Feb 19
By DAVE GUFFEY -The Grizzlies play their final two home games of the regular season at home, beginning with Idaho State, Thurs., Feb. 19, in UM’s Dahlberg Arena, with tip-off at 7:05 p.m. ... more
Randolph-Moon Homestead Trail: Pushing Back Against Doubt and Disease
By GARRETT SLADE - It wasn’t until I had topped the final crest in the North Hills that my anxiety about the day fled. From my vantage point over Missoula the stress of the past two weeks began to melt away.... more
We Have No Time for Yoga Pants
By MARK RIFFEY - Whether you believe the yoga pants thing was a joke or not, it doesn’t really matter. Helena's work is serious business, and it's personal.... more
Snow or No Snow: Parks and Rec Hosts Winter Carnival at Marshall Mountain
Snow or no snow, Parks and Rec is hosting the first annual Marshall Mountain Winter Carnival on Sun., Feb. 22 at Marshall Mountain, from 10-4 pm.... more
Lady Griz Facing Important Road Trip at Idaho State and Weber State
By JOEL CARLSON-The Montana women’s basketball team will face its final two-game road trip of the regular season this week with games at Idaho State and Weber State. ... more
MakeItMissoula.com Partners with VolunteerMissoula.org to Highlight Local Nonprofits
By JENNIFER PEPPROCK-With over 600 nonprofit charitable organizations, Missoula is an exceptionally giving community. But many Missoulians like me don’t know where to begin in their volunteering endeavors.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb16
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more