Good morning, Missoula.

In 2024, Montana’s national parks, including Glacier and Yellowstone, attracted millions of visitors and generated over $1 billion in spending across lodging, dining, and retail—boosting local economies statewide.

USPS plans to remove a letter sorting machine from the Kent Avenue facility after the November election, and the postal workers union fears mail delays and job impacts * union president Shawn Harding said Aug.

24, while USPS noted the change will not affect election mail.

Missoula’s 6th Street will be closed from Tuesday, Sept.

22 to Thursday, Oct. 1 for a water main replacement project led by the Public Works department - drivers and pedestrians should use alternative routes and drive with care near the construction zone.

The Missoula Housing Authority said 992 of 1,042 housing vouchers are used and 2,468 households remain on its wait list as officials update records ahead of new federal funding.

It is streamlining operations by increasing open houses, renovating Wildflower Apartments, and partnering with the VA to assist veterans.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks launches a 20-minute video quiz series that lets hunters earn raffle entries for prizes including rangefinders and guided hunts.

The program runs through the archery season and even features a chaperoned hunt south of Missoula — it is open to all.

Missoula developers will begin construction on Franklin Crossing in July 2027, with residents expected to move in by October 2028.

Missoula hosts the 40th Montana Senior Olympics at Fort Missoula Regional Park through Saturday, featuring pickleball as a major draw for competitors 50 and older.

The event also offers swimming, horseshoes, billiards, and badminton for those joining the three-day athletic celebration (with participants from local and surrounding areas).