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Missoula County is seeking input to help identify needs and gaps in services related to public infrastructure and facilities, economic development, community services and housing. The public is invited to fill out a brief and anonymous survey online at missoulacountyvoice.com. The survey opens Thursday, Feb. 1, and closes at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. This annual survey helps gauge the community's interests and funding priorities and identifies needs throughout Missoula County. The data gathered will help inform and guide the process of...
Just before 11:00 a.m. on July 24, multiple agencies, including Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, were dispatched to the Johnsrud Park area, where it was reported a male, wade fishing in the area, was in distress and had gone under in the Blackfoot River and had not resurfaced. Wade fishing is a style of fishing where anglers stand in the water. Missoula County Search and Rescue was immediately called out and responded to the scene. Missoula County Search and Rescue members located the male and members of the Missoula County Sheriff’s...
From the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Missoula, MT (March 29, 2023) – The Sheriff and Coroner, Jeremiah Petersen, is releasing the name of the man who was found deceased along Interstate 90 near mile marker 109. The deceased male has been identified as Ian C. Throndsen, 61, of Missoula. At this time, no criminal activity has been identified as contributing to the death of Mr. Throndsen. Cause of death is pending reports submitted by Department of Justice, Forensic Science Div...
The Missoula County commissioners are accepting applications for the Tax Appeal Board and Seeley Lake Cemetery District Board. All current members are eligible for reappointment and will be given priority should they submit a letter of interest and meet the qualifications to continue serving. New applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications are available online. The application deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 8. Positions are open to new applicants on the following boards: Tax Appeal...
By Missoula County DPHHS The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and Missoula Public Health (MPH) confirmed a single probable case of monkeypox virus (MPX) in a Missoula County adult. Initial testing was completed on Oct. 7. Missoula Public Health is performing contact tracing and will communicate with individuals identified as a close contact. To protect patient confidentiality, no further details related to the patient will be disclosed. “MPX is still actively spreading in the United States,” said Missoula Public Hea...
MISSOULA – Hot and windy conditions are drying fuels out, prompting Missoula County fire protection agencies to raise the fire danger in the Missoula area to VERY HIGH. Very high fire danger means that fires start easily from all causes, immediately spread rapidly and increase quickly in intensity. There are no fire restrictions in place in the County at this time but outdoor burning by permit remains closed. Residents and visitors are urged to use extra caution when outdoors due to the dry fuels and windy conditions, and to visit w...
The Missoula County Community Justice Department is seeking public input for a survey about public safety. The department will use responses to the survey to inform new definitions and measurements of public safety in Missoula County. People 18 or older who live or work in Missoula County are invited to participate in the study by taking a five-minute online survey available at https://umsl.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1WShvegCWtZdxqe. The survey is open through the end of September. Participants can remain anonymous or provide identifying...
Sustained cooler temperatures and increased fuel moistures have prompted fire protection agencies to lower the fire danger in Missoula County to HIGH, effective immediately. Caution when outdoors is still urged as when fire danger is high, dry grasses and needles ignite easily and fires can spread rapidly and may be difficult to control. Unattended campfires are likely to escape and high intensity burning is likely to occur on slopes and concentrated grassy areas. “There is still plenty of tall, dry grass—especially in our lower cou...
Is your dog the natural leader of the pack? Does your cat have discerning judgment? Or maybe your parrot likes to voice its strong opinions? Then they might just have what it takes to be Missoula County’s first-ever Pet Commissioner. Missoula County invites residents to enter their furry, feathery or scaly friends in its inaugural Pet Commissioner contest. Submissions will be accepted through Saturday, Aug. 20. Voting will take place Sunday, Aug. 21 - Wednesday, Aug. 31. The contest will take place on Missoula County Voice, the digital engageme...
MISSOULA - Due to increasing temperatures and drying vegetation, fire protection agencies have raised the fire danger in Missoula County to HIGH, effective Monday, July 18. When fire danger is high, dry grasses and needles ignite easily and fires can spread rapidly and may be difficult to control. Unattended campfires are likely to escape and high intensity burning is likely to occur on slopes and concentrated grassy areas. According to Colt Mortenson, Lolo National Forest Fire Staff Officer, “Spring and early summer rains have provided us w...
Missoula County recently launched two online platforms aimed at increasing community engagement and transparency. Missoula County Voice is an online community engagement platform that provides an easy, accessible way for residents to learn about and provide feedback on county projects and initiatives. It will allow the County to deliver clear, accurate and transparent information and provide residents with a convenient way to share their ideas and opinions on projects and initiatives and feel more involved with how their tax dollars are spent....
MISSOULA - Missoula County is accepting nominations for the annual Land Stewardship Award. The award recognizes landowners and residents who are taking stewardship of land and water seriously and embarking on projects and practices that make a difference for land, water, forests, wildlife and communities. Community members and organizations are invited to nominate landowners and residents who are restoring, protecting or enhancing land and natural resources to ensure natural systems are maintained and strengthened. The nomination form is due...
With the school and special district election less than a week away, the Missoula County Elections Office encourages voters to drop off their ballots instead of mailing them to ensure they will be counted for the May 3 election. Leading up to Election Day, voters can drop their ballots off weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Elections Center at 140 N. Russell St. in Missoula. The following drop-off locations will be open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Election Day only: • Bonner Elementary School, 9045 Hwy. 200 • Clinton Elementary School, 203...
MISSOULA - Spring is coming, Missoula County--and that means the opening of outdoor burning season! The General and Essential Agriculture and Prescribed Wildland Outdoor Burning Seasons opened March 1 in Missoula County. All outdoor burning requires a burn permit and the only material that may be disposed of by burning is untreated wood and vegetation generated onsite. Permits cost $7 and can be purchased or renewed online at https://app.egovmt.com/burnpermit/or in person at the Seeley Lake Fire Department, 200 Firehouse Lane. The leading...
MISSOULA - Missoula County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rob Watson announced Feb. 18, that he is leaving his position with MCPS effective June 30. “It is with mixed emotions that I share this decision with you today,” Dr. Watson told District education leaders Friday morning. “My time with MCPS, including my former time as a principal, has been some of the most rewarding of my 29 years in public education. I will leave with many happy memories and proud to have served with each of you.” While he is resigning his formal role in public educa...
Playground construction and renovation, as well as improvements to a cherished community skating rink, are on their way to Missoula County residents thanks to more than $38,000 in matching grants funded through the Missoula County Parks, Trails and Open Lands Program. The Seeley Lake Lions Club has secured funding from the last two grant cycles for improvements at Clearwater Park, and their recent award of $16,988 will help them move forward with construction of a new playground. With plans to engage local students in choosing a playground...
The Missoula County Elections Office is encouraging civically engaged community members to serve as election judges for the 2022 primary and general elections. The office hopes to recruit more than 600 election judges, poll book judges and polling place managers for the upcoming election year. Election judges greet voters, issue ballots, operate equipment, answer questions and hand out “I Voted” stickers. They are paid for their service and their training. “It takes a community-wide effort to conduct fair and organized elections,” said Electio...
MISSOULA – Extended cooler weather and precipitation has prompted Missoula County fire protection agencies to reduce the fire danger in the Missoula area to Low. When fire danger is low, fuels do not ignite readily from small embers but will if a more intense heat source occurs. Fires in open, dry grasslands may burn freely a few hours after rain, but wood fires spread slowly by creeping or smoldering. Fire managers would like to re-iterate that LOW fire danger is not NO fire danger. “This recurring pattern of precipitation will definitely hit...
MISSOULA - While many of us are feeling the chill of winter approaching, wildland firefighters in Missoula County are still feeling the heat of fire season as they run from one end of the county to the other, working long hours to put out wildfires caused by human carelessness. Eight human caused wildfires occurred in Missoula County over this past week, the result of abandoned campfires, illegal debris burning and careless sparks. Missoula County Fire Protection Association fire managers want to remind residents and visitors that fire danger...
MISSOULA - In response to higher fuel moistures and sustained cooler temperatures, Missoula County fire protection agencies have lowered the fire danger to Moderate, effective immediately. Fall prescribed wildland and essential agriculture burning, that closed last week, remains closed. Forecasted weather includes cooler temperatures throughout the area for this upcoming week, but also breezy/windy conditions daily and a mostly dry cold front coming in Wednesday. “Caution is still warranted with any spark right now—but especially when bre...
Due to a rebound in higher temperatures and drying vegetation, Missoula County fire protection agencies are raising the Missoula area fire danger rating to High effective immediately. In high fire danger, dry grasses and needles ignite easily and fires can spread rapidly and may be difficult to control. Due to this elevated fire risk in conjunction with air quality concerns, fall outdoor burning has also been closed. “While the rain last month helped slow our local fire behavior, wildfires are still actively burning in other states and s...
MISSOULA - Widespread precipitation and cooler temperatures throughout the Missoula area have prompted Missoula County fire protection agencies to lower the fire danger in the Missoula area to VERY HIGH, effective immediately. Stage II Fire Restrictions are still in place. The movement of the arrow back reflects the current and short-term predicted conditions but residents and visitors are urged to still use caution when outdoors— Very High fire danger means that fires start easily from all causes, and immediately spread rapidly and increase q...
MISSOULA - Due to increasing temperatures and drying vegetation, wildland fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) have raised the fire danger within Missoula County to HIGH and closed outdoor burning by permit effective Tuesday, June 29. High fire danger means that dry grasses and needles ignite easily, fires can spread rapidly and may be difficult to control. Unattended campfires are likely to escape. Always attend your campfire and use established fire rings. Remember to completely drown your campfire with...
MISSOULA - Due to increasing temperatures, lack of precipitation, and drying vegetation, wildland fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) have raised the fire danger within Missoula County to MODERATE, effective immediately. When fire danger is moderate, fires readily start in open, dry grassland and will burn and spread quickly on windy days. Most wood fires will spread slowly to moderately. Outdoor burning with a permit is still open in Missoula County, but MCFPA urges residents to not burn on windy days...
MISSOULA - Due to increasing temperatures, lack of precipitation and drying vegetation, wildland fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) have raised the fire danger within Missoula County to Moderate, effective immediately. When fire danger is moderate, fires will readily start in open, dry grassland and will burn and spread quickly on windy days. Most wood fires will spread slowly to moderately. Outdoor burning with a permit is still open in Missoula County, but MCFPA urges residents to not burn on windy day...
