Archive for the ‘All News & Opinion’ Category
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of April 8
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. Campus police save man in Clark Fork, Vann's to close store in Missoula and Hamilton, Montana Republicans and Democrats Clash in ... more
Things To Do When You Are Bored at Work That Might Help Your Career
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Do you ever feel that you have nothing to do at work? Here is a list of things to do that just might help you overcome your boredom and help further your career:... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | April 8
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Cable Technicians, a Client Services Administrator, and a Part-time Pressman/Presswoman.... more
Why The Tourist Drove Past Your Business
By MARK RIFFEY - No matter how you feel about smartphones, mobile browsing and the always-connected lifestyle, ignoring the business impact of the widespread adoption of these devices is done at your peril.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | April 1
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Summer Program Counselor and a Director for an educational organization.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of March 25
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. Lolo Guest Ranch settles with county, Fund for Missoula College, City moves to end Homelessness, and more.... more
Most Grizzly Bears Still in Their Dens…But Not for Long
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Grizzly bears on the Rocky Mountain Front are still mostly snug in their dens, a state grizzly bear specialist says. But recent warm weather will make them emerge quickly.... more
4 Tips For Getting a Job With A Missoula Non-Profit Agency
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Finding the right job in the non-profit sector, is fine, but what about those who want to serve their community? Here are some tips for those of you seeking work at a non-profit:... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | March 25
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for Fish Processors and an Adult Education Secretary.... more
PLONK Opens its Doors to the Missoula Community
F.Y.I. - Plonk, a new Missoula cocktail lounge, wine bar and restaurant, will officially open its doors Friday, March 29 in the former Army Navy Store location in downtown Missoula. ... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of March 18
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. Pat Williams' Nomination as a Montana Regent, 96th Annual Forester's Ball, Wayfinding Project helps with signage in Missoula and ... more
Montana’s Hibernating Grizzly Bears Will Soon Be Stirring
Adult males usually emerge first from winter dens in mid-March. When bears emerge from their dens they are physically depleted and food is a priority. ... more
Are Experts Cheap or Expensive?
By MARK RIFFEY - What do you sell that most of your customers should buy, but don't? How are you positioning, pricing and selling the things that you KNOW your customers really need?... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | March 18
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a General Office Clerk, a Chemical Plant Operations Customer Service Specialist, and an RV Salesperson.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of March 11
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. This week: An MCPS Technology Levy, Griz & Lady Griz Hosting Big Sky Tournaments, Downtown Fight Results in 3 Arrests and more.... more
Volunteering and Hands On learning Opportunities Abound in Missoula
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Are you looking for ways to break into your dream career? Perhaps you should consider volunteering. Missoula offers a wide variety of hands on learning opportunities.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | March 11
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Casino Manager, a Certified Music Instructor, and a Computer Software Engineer.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of March 4th
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. This week: Policeman accuses superior of sexual harassment, 11 year old surprises burglar in her home, upswing in Missoula econom... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | March 4
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Customer Service Specialist, a Development Coordinator, and an entry level Counselor I.... more
2013 Tourism Outlook is Bright for Western Montana
By Justin Franz - More tourists are coming to Montana and spending more money, according to 2012 data and 2013 is looking even better.... more
City of Missoula Wants You to Report Potholes
The City of Missoula’s asphalt recycler has produced 507 tons of hot-mix asphalt for patching potholes since our crews first fired it up in February 2012. What that means is • Street Maintenance Division... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of Feb. 25th
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. This week: the Jordan Johnson trial, comments by MCPS School Superintendent Alex Apostle regarding his pay raise, & a possible do... more
5 tips For Finding Meaning and Happiness at Work
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - While employment doesn’t necessarily mean fulfillment every minute, here are 5 tips that might help you find joy and happiness in your job. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | February 25
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Tree Climber/Trimmer, and Executive Director of a non-profit, and Logistics Specialist.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of Feb. 18th
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. This week: the Jordan Johnson trial, comments by MCPS School Superintendent Alex Apostle regarding his pay raise, & a possible do... more
Flathead Valley Cost of Living Below National Average
By DILLON TABISH - The overall cost of living in the Flathead Valley last year was slightly lower than the nationwide average, according to local data analyzed by the Council for Community and Economic Research... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights- Week of Feb.11th
By TOM DIDDEL - Each week, Tom Diddel recaps the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. This week: the Jordie Johnson trial, comments by Pat Williams, Alex Apostle's Pay Raise, and zombie attack warnin... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | February 11
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Children's Counselor and an On-Call Dental Assistant.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Restoring Brennan’s Wave
By TOM DIDDEL - One of Missoula’s best downtown spots for outdoor and water-sports enthusiasts is in need of donations in order to make necessary repairs.... more
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[VIDEO] The Right to Bear: Gary Marbut on the Second Amendment
By MEGAN JAE RIGGS - Incidents like the Sandy Hook shooting have increased public scrutiny of guns in our society. Gary Marbut gives his take on the Second Amendment.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | February 5
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Employment Specialist and a test for openings at the Missoula Police Department.... more
How to Quit your Job Gracefully
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - When you quit your job gracefully you'll have better chances of good references and finding a new job. Here are some tips for doing it right.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Replace Historic Maclay Bridge?
By TOM DIDDEL - Maclay Bridge has been an iconic structure on the west side of Missoula since 1893. Due to engineering concerns, it may be in jeopardy.... more
UM Students Team Up with St. Jude Hospital for Up ‘Til Dawn Fundraiser
Up ‘til Dawn is a nationwide college letter-writing fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital. The Feb. 28 event will be held at the University Center on campus.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 28
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Licensed RN/LPN, a non-profit office manager & a Front Counter Glass Salesperson... more
Startup Weekend Proves Missoula’s Entrepreneurial Chops
By COLIN STONER - My takeaway from Startup Weekend was that Missoula needed an event like this. It was proof positive that we can create a startup ecosystem in Missoula.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 21
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Ecologist/Photo-Interpreter and a Dually-Licensed Clinician.... more
The Salesperson They Love
By MARK RIFFEY - When you talk to your customers about their business, do they ever respond "Wow, I didn't know that" or "Really?" Does your sales and marketing process provoke your prospects with questions the... more
Get Tips to Snag a Job from the Missoula Job Service
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - The Missoula Job Service is offering a free seminar about tips to snag a job on Wednesday, January 23, from 2-4 p.m.... more
Missoula to Host Montana’s First-Ever Startup Weekend
By COLIN STONER - A unique business opportunity is coming to Missoula this weekend, and it’s creating a lot of buzz amongst geeks, designers, and business-savvy locals.... more
Calling All Businesswomen: Join the MBN Annual Symposium
Sarah Calhoun, founder of Red Ants Pants, will be the keynote speaker at the Montana Businesswomen's Network Annual Symposium on January 26.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 14
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Conservation Lands Researcher, Psychiatric Rehab Support & a Shop Worker... more
Warren Miller On Finding a Job: Go North Young Man
By WARREN MILLER - So you are out of college and can’t find a job? As Richard Henry Dana once said, “Go North, young man!” Today, you don’t have to go north to Alaska, just go to North Dakota where the ... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Local Students Talk with Astronauts
By TOM DIDDEL - On Tuesday, some Missoula students were able to talk to astronauts on the International Space Station about what it's like to live and work in space.... more
Tips for Using LinkedIn to Find a Job
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Professionals are now using social media like LinkedIn to search for jobs. Here are some ideas to help you find a job via LinkedIn.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 7
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Program Operations Director, an Optometric Assistant & Wilderness Field Staff.... more
LETTER: To the Intoxicated Driver from New Year’s Eve
LETTER TO THE EDITOR - You and I met at about 1:30 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. I was waiting in line for a taxi in downtown Whitefish. You were slumped over the steering wheel of your running vehicle.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 31
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Chief Development Officer and a non-profit Executive Director.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Local Threats After Newtown Shooting
By TOM DIDDEL - In the wake of the Newtown school shooting, law enforcement officials in Montana have been dealing with similar threats in and around our area.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 24
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Occupational Therapist and multiple LPN and MA positions.... more