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Missoula Current
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![FWP reconsiders gill-netting lake trout in Swan Lake](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/02/attachment-attachment-swan-lake-fish.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
FWP reconsiders gill-netting lake trout in Swan Lake
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will resume efforts to shrink the invasive lake trout population in Swan Lake.
![Leasing at the Villagio slowed by ‘strict’ income compliance](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/02/attachment-attachment-housing-4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Leasing at the Villagio slowed by ‘strict’ income compliance
One of Missoula’s largest income-restricted housing projects remains less than 50% full.
![Homeless numbers down in Missoula, but future funding in question](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/02/attachment-attachment-homeless-3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Homeless numbers down in Missoula, but future funding in question
Work to address homelessness in Missoula has been paying off.
![Missoula workforce housing project lands $2.8M state bond](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/02/attachment-white-pine-area-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula workforce housing project lands $2.8M state bond
Efforts to build workforce housing in Missoula got a big boost this week.
![City approves funding for Clark Fork River restoration](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/02/attachment-attachment-river-recreation-6.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City approves funding for Clark Fork River restoration
The Missoula City Council this week approved allocating $1 million from the open space bond to stabilize the banks and create dedicated access sites.
![Montana researchers urge towns to focus on wildfire preparation](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/02/attachment-attachment-fire-idaho.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Montana researchers urge towns to focus on wildfire preparation
For more than a decade, a small group of scientists have been trying to convince people that fireproofing their homes is far more effective than logging the forest when it comes to surviving wildfire.
![Jakers announces closure of Missoula restaurant](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/02/attachment-attachment-jakers.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jakers announces closure of Missoula restaurant
An email sent to Jakers customers and gift card holders on Tuesday said the Missoula restaurant, located on Brooks Street, is closing.
![Missoula City Council shoots down measure to ban tourist homes](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/02/attachment-wilma2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula City Council shoots down measure to ban tourist homes
The measure failed on a 10-2 vote with only council members Kristen Jordan and Daniel Carlino in support.
![Missoula turns out for grizzly bear documentary](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/02/attachment-attachment-grizzly-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula turns out for grizzly bear documentary
Grizzly bear supporters flocked to the Wilma Theater to see a new documentary.
![Fort Missoula to create immersive display of WWII detention era](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/02/attachment-attachment-fort-missoula.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fort Missoula to create immersive display of WWII detention era
The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula plans to begin renovations on a detention barrack and begin designing an immersive exhibit to fill the space next year.