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Missoula Current
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![Entitlement funds could help Pyramid, but city nonprofits want the money](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/06/attachment-pyramid-lumber-wood-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Entitlement funds could help Pyramid, but city nonprofits want the money
Looking to keep a struggling mill in Seeley Lake from closing for good, Missoula County may look to steer a one-time state grant toward the operation.
![Moratorium placed on new pot dispensaries in Missoula pending review](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/06/attachment-attachment-marijuana-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Moratorium placed on new pot dispensaries in Missoula pending review
On an 8-3, council approved the temporary moratorium and called for a review of public health concerns.
![Montana signs tri-state agreement to manage Yellowstone griz](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/06/attachment-grizzly.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana signs tri-state agreement to manage Yellowstone griz
The Greater Yellowstone population of grizzly bears could be one step closer to delisting.
![Dueling attorneys debate water, zoning in Lolo gravel pit decision](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/06/attachment-attachment-gravel-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dueling attorneys debate water, zoning in Lolo gravel pit decision
The decision will eventually fall upon Missoula County commissioners.
![County rolls back building permit requirement for some structures](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/06/attachment-attachment-views.jpg?w=980&q=75)
County rolls back building permit requirement for some structures
Montana Code Annotated gives commissioners the authority to wave certain structures from requiring a permit.
![Missoula County signs new healthcare contract for local, state inmates](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/06/attachment-attachment-jail.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula County signs new healthcare contract for local, state inmates
The contract’s cost amounts to around $2.8 million in the first year, or roughly $15.1 million over five years.
![Governor, legislators send letter opposing old-growth protection](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/06/attachment-attachment-red-cedar-forests.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor, legislators send letter opposing old-growth protection
A Legislative committee is backing the Gianforte administration in its opposition to a proposed U.S. Forest Service amendment.
![MEP hears business concerns, from rising rent to parking](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/06/attachment-attachment-downtown-missoula.jpg?w=980&q=75)
MEP hears business concerns, from rising rent to parking
Businesses across the downtown district and other parts of Missoula are facing unique challenges.
![Property owner seeks approval of 13-lot South Hills subdivision](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/06/attachment-attachment-development1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Property owner seeks approval of 13-lot South Hills subdivision
The owner of a South Hills property is seeking a number of variances in order to create a 13-lot subdivision.
![City looks to reduce youth marijuana use, ban new pot dispensaries](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/06/attachment-cramer_ballot3-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City looks to reduce youth marijuana use, ban new pot dispensaries
The potency of recreational marijuana has grown stronger in recent decades.