Missoula Opens Public Review of FY2027 Preliminary Budget
Missoula has posted its FY2027 preliminary budget, beginning the public review and City Council process that will shape city spending and services.
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Missoula County’s One-Year Data-Center Pause Puts Montana Debate Under Microscope
Missoula County commissioners approved temporary zoning that pauses new data-center development and expansions while officials study electricity, water, land-use and public-safety concerns. The action is local, but its regulatory and utility questions extend across Montana.
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Missoula fire danger reaches very high as smoke, heat and wind persist
Missoula County’s fire danger is very high, outdoor burning remains closed and smoke conditions continue to shift across the valley.
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Missoula County seeks producer for planned three-night Western Montana Fair motorsports event
Missoula County has issued a request for proposals for a planned three-night motorsports program at the Missoula County Fairgrounds during the expanded 2026 Western Montana Fair.
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Western Montana Fair enters final scheduled day with expanded motorsports program
The 2026 Western Montana Fair was scheduled to run through Aug. 2 at the Missoula County Fairgrounds, while Missoula County planned a three-night motorsports program for all three fair dates.
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Missoula City Council, county commissioners held joint Green Power Program vote meeting
Missoula’s city and county governing bodies met jointly July 27 on the Green Power Program, but the available official record does not show the vote result or adopted terms.
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Bonner AI data-center proposal stalls as Missoula County weighs interim zoning pause
A proposed AI data center at Bonner Mill Industrial Park stalled after the property owner withdrew a required land-use application signature July 6, 2026. Missoula County commissioners were scheduled to consider interim zoning two days later.
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Missoula County adopts yearlong pause on new data-center development
Missoula County commissioners adopted interim countywide zoning restrictions on new data centers July 9, 2026. The reported moratorium runs through July 8, 2027.
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Missoula city-county adopts green-power agreement headed to Montana PSC
Missoula city and county officials adopted a green-power agreement with NorthWestern Energy on July 27, beginning a local-government process that is expected to move to the Montana Public Service Commission this fall.
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NWS warns of persistent smoke and elevated fire weather in Missoula region
The National Weather Service Missoula office says smoke from active fires in Washington and Oregon, combined with hot, dry and breezy weather, is expected to continue affecting western Montana.
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Missoula’s FY2027 city budget process heads toward August adoption
Missoula departments began presenting FY2027 budget requests in June, beginning a city process that runs through planned adoption in August. Residents can review preliminary materials and submit questions or feedback online.
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Cold Air, Canceled Meetings, and a Busy Week Ahead in Missoula
Missoula, MT — February 6, 2026 — Cold air and stagnant conditions linger over Missoula as city meetings were canceled and leaders prepare for a busy week ahead.
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Missoula’s Upcoming Events and Community Updates
Missoula, MT — January 30, 2026 — A roundup of local events and community news in Missoula, Montana, including concerts, library services, and city initiatives.
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Missoula, MT — January 29, 2026 — Local News Update
Missoula, MT — January 29, 2026 — A Kalispell man was arrested in Missoula on drug dealing charges, and the Missoula Children’s Theatre is returning to the Pella Opera House nex…