Posts Tagged ‘Missoula’
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
Gregory Named Big Sky’s Co-Player of the Week
The University of Montana’s Jordan Gregory has been selected as the Big Sky Conference men’s basketball “Co-Player of the Week,” announced the league today (Monday, Feb. 16, 2015). ... more
Rocket Mass Heaters: The Absurdly Efficient, Cheap, and Comfortable Way to Heat Your Home
By PAUL WHEATON - So what’s the big deal? Well, Rocket Mass Heaters are one of the most sustainable and affordable heat sources in the world! ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Feb 16
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Thursday night's matchup of the Oregon State Beavers and the Utah Utes will feature two of UM's top all-time players in Wayne Tinkle and Larry Kryskowiak-now head coaches. ... 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
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Feb 16
Jobs this week: A CAD Drafter, Executive Director, Shuttle Bus Driver, Service Technician, Equipment Operators, Weed Education Assistant, Accountant/IT Porfessional, and More! ... more
Bears Rally Late, Stun Lady Griz at Dahlberg Arena
By JOEL CARLSON-Northern Colorado trailed by 10 points with eight minutes remaining Saturday afternoon against Montana at Dahlberg Arena, where the Lady Griz had won 23 straight games against Big Sky Conference... more
Ice Fishing Safety Reminders
by JOLEEN TADEJ - While ice fishing is a popular outdoor sport in Montana this time of year, anglers must be aware of local conditions that can impact the stability of the ice.... more
Lady Griz Remain in First Place with 66-51 Victory
By JOEL CARLSON-Montana shut down one of the Big Sky Conference’s top offensive teams Thursday night at Dahlberg Arena, defeating North Dakota 66-51.... more
Inside the Glamorous World of Journalism
By BOB WIRE- Another Friday morning, another tedious story meeting at the newspaper. I had bigger fish to fry. That’s why I smelled like fish...... more
Mount Jumbo – Daylight Turns to Dark, Marvel Fades to Fear
By By NICK MERTES- Our eyes locked. He reared back and then quickly struck the ground with his hooves, like he was revving his engine, looking to fight. He was ready to go, but was I?... more
North Hills – Making Peace With the Rural-Urban Medley
By BELLE GASH-GILDER - There are a number of different places to begin to explore the North Hills. I started at Mountain View Trail which literally literally starts in someone’s yard. ... more
DIY Pantry: Homemade Condiments are Healthy and Frugal
By ERIN TURNER- I recently taught a class called “Homemade Instead” where we talked about making things at home instead of purchasing them commercially--including condiments.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 9
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
The Stitt Era Begins
By DILLON TABISH - Longtime Division II coach makes the jump to Montana to take over one of the most successful college football teams in the FCS.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Feb 9
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Thursday night the Lady Griz face maybe their most significant challenge in their drive towards a possible Big Sky title and the right to host the Conference tournament.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Feb 9
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 Feb 9
Jobs this week: A Hotel Sales Manager, Resource Conservationist, Receptionist, Concrete Pump Operator, Production & Facilities Manager and more! ... more
Lady Griz Stay Atop Big Sky with Second-Half Rally
By JOEL CARLSON-Montana trailed 48-37 at the half and was in a tie game with two minutes remaining, but they scored the final 13 points to pull out an 87-74 victory over Idaho Saturday.... more
Better Than Netflix: The Roxy is Your Community Cinema
By Matt Anglen- Missoula is firmly rooted in what I call Movie Season. It’s the time of year when all you want to do is warm yourself by the glow of celluloid and think about spring.... more
Griz Softball Drops Both Games in Season Opener
By SAM WALDORF-The Montana Griz softball team ended a long day on the road with a 0-2 start to its inaugural season. ... more
Eagles Hold On, Snap Lady Griz’ Winning Streak
By JOEL CARLSON-Eastern Washington built a 10-point second-half lead and held on for a 65-64 victory over Montana Thursday night to snap the Lady Griz’ seven-game winning streak.... more
Monte Dolack: Art and Travel
By MONTE DOLACK-Sometimes you don’t have to travel far for a change of scene. Traveling, even close to home sheds new light, not only on the eye but into the mind and heart as well. ... more
Griz Softball Team Kicks Off Inaugural Season in New Mexico This Week
By SAM WALDORF-The Montana Griz softball team kicks off its inaugural season this Thursday in Las Cruces, N.M. in a six-team tournament at the Hotel Encanto Invitational.... more
Montana Football Class of 2015
By DAVE GUFFEY - UM is pleased to announce its new signees and the class of 2015 Grizzly Football players. ... more
Lady Griz Open Second Half on the Road
By JOEL CARLSON-The Montana women’s basketball team will open the second half of the Big Sky Conference schedule with road games this week at Eastern Washington and Idaho.... more
Mount Jumbo – Rising Above a Rude Awakening
By HENRY CRIST- Sometimes, little adventures change your entire perspective, and you’re a different person because of them. My adventure wasn’t a heart racing one, but it was just what I needed.... more
Sandwich Guy
By BOB WIRE- During Grizzly games I've been helping out at Paisano's Sandwich Counter. Oh, don't worry—I'm not actually handling the food. I handle the money and the schmoozing.... more
Crazy Canyon – An Easy Climb in Nature’s Cathedral
CHARLES EARLY - I decided to hike Crazy Canyon with a friend in early Fall. Although this is a popular hike, we didn’t see another person, which only added to the beauty of the trail.... more
FWP Access Program Offers Tax Credits to Landowners
Landowners have until March 15 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks for enrollment in a program that may qualify them for up to $2,000 in annual tax credits.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 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
Soup: The Frugal Friendly Meal
By ERIN TURNER- Soup is one of those dishes which I don’t think receives enough credit. It's easy, frugal, freezes well and is nutritious. And, it's perfect for the pantry challenge.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Feb 2
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Fifty years ago this week Montana was rocked by the death of one of its most prominent athletes in the prime of his life. In 1965, Anaconda native Wayne Estes was on a path to be a All-... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Feb 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 Feb 2
Jobs this week: A Public Information Officer, Excavation Foreman, Camp and Crew Members, Engine Boss, Licensed Massage Therapist, Receptionist and more! ... more
Lady Griz Outlast Hornets 94-86
By JOEL CARLSON-Montana had the final surge and gave the Lady Griz a victory over Sacramento State and a two-game lead in league standings at the midpoint of the Big Sky schedule.... more
The Seinfeld of Blog Posts
By BOB WIRE- You think it's a cakewalk, coming up with a new topic to write a thousand words about every week? And not be about farts? Not that Missoula isn't rife with material. ... more
Doyon Named New Volleyball Coach at Montana
By Joel Carlson -The University of Montana named Brian Doyon their new head volleyball coach on Thursday. His hiring comes at the right time for a volleyball rebirth at Montana. ... more
Ch-paa-qn Peak
By KIAN BERTIN - People from all over the world have summited this mountain. “Pride of Britain,” one of the rocks has written into it. Another one reads, “I hate this damn wind.”... more
Crazy Canyon
By LIONE CLARE - I was happy to be back in the woods about to climb a mountain, an activity much more accessible and frequent in my hometown of Sitka, Alaska.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Jan 26
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
Benefits of a Pantry Challenge
By ERIN TURNER- If the idea of cleaning up and eating up your pantry appeals to you then you are ready for a Pantry Challenge! ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Jan 26
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Apparently Kryskowiak and Wayne Tinkle were paying attention at practice to the teachings of Mike Montgomery and Stew Morrill...... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Jan 26
Jobs this week: A Delivery Driver, Real Estate Loan Processor, Seasonl Firefighters, Dentist, Industrial Electrician, Mill Laborers, Glass Installer, Front Desk Agent and more! ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 26
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
Grizzlies Edge Thunderbirds 58-56 in Tense Big Sky Contest
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Grizzlies had four players score in double figures and narrowly defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 58-56 Saturday evening in UM’s Dahlberg Arena.... more
Pengelly Ridge
By CARLY STINSON - I love hiking, but as I spun in circles running from class to class this semester, I just couldn’t find time for the Pengelly Ridge Trail hike.... more