Roy McKenzie
Roy McKenzie is the Publisher of Western Montana News, where he reports on local government, politics, and current events in Missoula County. His work includes coverage of local responses to key events, election integrity, and political developments shaping Western Montana.
Chick-fil-A Missoula Fundraiser to Support Bitterroot Pregnancy Center Programs
Bitterroot Mommy & Me will receive 15 percent of mobile app sales Friday from Community Care Event
Montana Breaks Business Record, but Secretary Won’t Say How Many Are Local
State surpasses 70,000 registrations in 2025, but office won’t say how many represent Montana-based businesses
The Nonpartisan Judge Lie
Jefferson warned us about the dangerous myth that judges somehow transcend political passion. Montana’s CI-132 would enshrine that lie in our constitution.
Fairfield Teens Address Montana’s Referee Shortage
High school students officiate games for younger players while learning leadership skills
Missoula, Billings Courts Create New Rules for AI-Drafted Filings
Self-represented litigants raise concerns about barriers to AI tools that help navigate complex court procedures
Missoula Takes $250K From Coalition Facing EPA Fraud Probe to Plan Climate Projects
Grant funds planning to build ‘pipeline’ of clean energy projects that will require future investment to implement
Boston Prosecutors Charge Missoula Homeless Camp Killer in Two More Murders
Missoula-area citizen journalist Travis Mateer tells Boston TV he believes killer may have additional victims in Montana
Former Missoula Councilor Challenges Redevelopment Agency Over Property Tax Diversions
Jesse Ramos proposes returning TIF to its original purpose: addressing blight in areas with declining property values, not subsidizing districts with rising values
Butte-Silver Bow Levies Tax Against Property Owners to Cover SNAP as Democrats Block Federal Funding
Emergency powers designed for disasters used to impose permanent tax with no repayment mechanism
Montana Supreme Court Strikes Down ‘Frivolous’ Challenge to Vaccine Choice Law
Court unanimously rejects politically-connected law firm’s weak constitutional arguments in 7-0 decision
Daines: Major Flight Delays Coming as Shutdown Sets Historic Record
Montana Senator warns of airline disruptions as Democrats block 14th vote to reopen government on day 35 of shutdown
Missoula Republicans Organize Food Drive While Local Activists Plan Political Theater at County Courthouse
GOP launches community food drive as SNAP benefits suspended, contrasting with activist groups’ planned “Die-In” demonstration
Missoula Activists Plan ‘Die-In’ as Democrats Block 13th Reopening Vote
Senate Democrats block funding as local activists target Republicans over SNAP cuts
Montana Democrats Use SNAP, Food Banks as Political Tool to Cover Congressional Shutdown Tactics
Activist groups pressure Gianforte to drain state fund with no reimbursement guarantee while Democrats refuse to reopen government
Missoula Council Approves $211K Homeless Contract Despite Split Vote on Accountability
City has spent over $20,000 in recent cleanup costs around Poverello Center facility
Montana Doubles Down on Vaccine Promotion Despite Federal Policy Shift to Individual Choice
Department promotes aggressive campaigns for 32 measles cases while 2,400+ STD cases get routine reporting
Missoula Mayoral Forum Scrapped Hours Before Event, Won’t Be Rescheduled
Cancellation eliminates voters’ primary opportunity to question mayor, challenger together