Arren is a writer and journalist who has covered politics, development and culture in the West for the better part of a decade, first in Arizona and now in Montana. His work has appeared in Montana Free Press, where he was the chief political reporter, Politico, the Los Angeles Times and more. He’s currently a graduate student in environmental studies at the University of Montana.
All incumbents sailed through Missoula’s municipal primary on Tuesday, setting up predictable matchups for the fall. The only real drama came in Ward 3, where Jennifer Savage beat fellow incumbent Daniel Carlino in round one.
The $11 million Opportunity Place project will bring 24 income-restricted apartments to Missoula’s Riverfront neighborhood, with eight units designed to be fully accessible for adults with disabilities.
Mayor announces new suitor for prime — and cursed? — downtown Missoula real estate, city council adopts connectivity-focused parks plan, and Rep. SJ Howell offers their take on Community Medical Center’s decision to stop providing gender-affirming care.
How Missoula’s trying to house and otherwise help Johnson Street Shelter residents, and a new report sheds light on the “revolving door” between incarceration and homelessness.