Work began March 10 on the transformation of North Higgins Avenue. Learn more...

The City of Missoula will pick up leaves this spring because of the delayed leaf drop caused by last fall's early freeze. Learn more...

Warm temperatures and lack of snowfall have prompted wildlife managers to recommend an early opening date this year for Mount Jumbo’s south zone. The area south of the Saddle Trail on Mount Jumbo re-opens to public use on Friday, March 5. In recent weeks, wintering elk have been spotted in higher elevations in Mount Jumbo’s North Zone. [Additional info...]

Help your neighbors by clearing your sidewalks. The Public Works report number is 552-6345. Learn more...

For local information and the latest on vaccine availability, visit the Health Department with the link here. Influenza information...

In 2008, Missoula was awarded national recognition for Brooks / South / Russell intersection improvements.

Missoula was selected as a national finalist for the 2008 Engineering Excellence Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and won the Montana 2008 Engineering Excellence Grand Project Award. Photo Gallery

Missoula was named one of America's 100 Best Communities for Young People three years in a row in 2005, 2006, and 2007! The winners of this award are recognized for efforts to help young people succeed. Learn More

The Missoula Police won a national award for their work against underage drinking. Learn More

In 2006, Mayor Engen accepted the Preserve America Designation. Missoula was awarded this designation based on its long-standing program in historic preservation and the broad base of community efforts dedicated to the preservation and conservation of Missoula's place in the history of Montana. Read More

The City of Missoula has won the highest award in government financial reporting for the 10th consecutive year. Press Release

In 2006, Missoula was named "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The City has also received the Growth Award for outstanding achievement in urban forestry for 12 consecutive years. Learn More!

In 2004, Missoula was named a Great Small Place by being ranked number two of the top 25 small cities for doing business. Learn More!

The Missoula Fire Department has been competing in the Firefighter Combat Challenge since 1994. The team won the world championship in 1997 and again in 2001. The team still holds the world record! Learn More!

Missoula received the award as a bike friendly community in 2003. Read More

This weekend, March 13 and 14, we will all be setting our clocks to Daylight Saving Time. The time change is a good reminder to check your smoke alarms. [Additional info...]

Investigators from the Missoula Fire Department, in conjunction with Missoula Police Department detectives and private investigators representing the insurance companies involved, have been investigating the cause of the fire. [Additional info...]

These are seasonal positions; hours, wages, closing dates vary. Apply at Currents Aquatics Center in McCormick Park, 600 Cregg Lane. Position descriptions are below. [Position Descriptions]

Warm temperatures and lack of snowfall have prompted wildlife managers to recommend an early opening date this year for Mount Jumbo’s south zone. The area south of the Saddle Trail on Mount Jumbo re-opens to public use on Friday, March 5. In recent weeks, wintering elk have been spotted in higher elevations in Mount Jumbo’s North Zone. [Additional info...]

The City of Missoula will pick up leaves this spring because of the delayed leaf drop caused by last fall's early freeze. Learn more...

Warm temperatures and lack of snowfall have prompted wildlife managers to recommend an early opening date this year for Mount Jumbo’s south zone. The area south of the Saddle Trail on Mount Jumbo re-opens to public use on Friday, March 5. In recent weeks, wintering elk have been spotted in higher elevations in Mount Jumbo’s North Zone. [Additional info...]