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Missoula’s Johnson Street Shelter Closure Raises Questions on Homeless Strategy

Missoula shuts down Johnson Street Shelter after four years, highlighting over a decade of failed homeless policies and years of COVID fund mismanagement

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Winter Storm Warning Issued for Missoula and Bitterroot Valley

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Missoula and Bitterroot Valley area, effective from February 17 at 1:35 PM MST until February 18 at 9:00 AM MST. The warning indicates heavy snow is expected, with additional accumulations ranging from 2 to 6 inches. There is a likelihood of developing major…

A Reluctant Citizen Journalist’s First Date With AI

Navigating the world of AI: Travis Mateer shares his humorous and revealing first date with ChatGPT, touching on local AI initiatives and fringe concepts.

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It’s Clear As Mud Where The Rubber Hits The Road In Missoula

Investigating Missoula’s church parking lot homeless initiative and its implications for the community and local politics

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Why My Ellie Boldman Problem Is Your Ellie Boldman Problem

In his weekly op-ed, Travis Mateer offers a candid profile and his personal experiences with Montana transplant politico Senator Ellie Boldman. Explore the controversies and key events shaping her influence in Missoula’s political landscape.

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Am I Broken Windows Or Am I An Opportunity?

From Advocate to Homeless: Missoula’s Urban Camping Reality

Montana’s Electoral Battleground: What to Expect in 2024

Explore the 2024 electoral landscape of Montana, a key battleground state with 4 electoral votes. Dive into an analysis of past elections, demographic shifts, and predictions for the upcoming presidential race.

The Capricious Nature of Speed Limits

Blue Mountain Road: The Unlikely Bypass and Its Scenic Obstacles, Speed Nags, and Nanny State Controls

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My Weapon of Mass Instruction for the Culture War

You might not consider yourself a culture warrior, but, like it or not, you’re in a culture war, and it’s being fought in all kinds of new-information ways.

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What Kind of Homeless Will I Be?

I used to have a respected position in this Missoula community describing what the various sub-populations of “the homeless” were like, and the different approaches needed to address the unique challenges they presented. I wonder, what would THAT Travis think of me now?

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