By Augusta McDonnell/KPAX MISSOULA – The Loose Caboose is typically a drive-up coffee experience, but it’ll soon be adding a sit down cafe to Missoula that comes with a twist. A seven year employee will be the new co-owner and creative force behind the new experience. “Alice In Wonderland whimsical meets Industrial Steampunk style, so we’re hoping […]
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By David Erickosn/Missoulian The owner of Loose Caboose Espresso is opening a sit-down cafe and bakery in the Old Sawmill District in the heart of Missoula near Silver Park. Malcolm Lowe said the new cafe, called The Dog & Bicycle Bakery Cafe, will be located on the ground floor of the Polleys Square A condominium […]
By Rob Chaney/Missoulian Michael Ash doesn’t have to worry about homework for his class at Missoula College this semester. Of course, class lasts eight hours a day – outdoors in rain or sleet or snow – and not paying attention could get you killed. But he will leave a huge mark on the community in […]
By Keila Szpaller/Missoulian Don’t whiz down the trail and streets near Missoula’s riverfront baseball stadium because a lot of disruption is taking place there this spring and summer, according to the Missoula Redevelopment Agency. But the $5.7 million worth of work taking place south of the Clark Fork River between Orange and Russell streets is […]
By Keila Szpaller/Missoulian Michael Kreisberg lives near the trail on the south side of the Clark Fork River in Missoula, and he likes to walk his dog, Misha, along the path. On his way, he sees blue heron and beavers, and sometimes, he stops to talk with friends. Quiet strolls are just one way people […]
By Keila Szpaller/Missoulain The last of the wood waste has left the Old Sawmill District site. Now, as the once-contaminated land is prepped for building, developers are turning to China for money to get the first phase of the $200 million project off the ground. In exchange, the Chinese investors have the opportunity for a […]
Article from the Missoulian – to read full article click HERE Before the snow flies this fall, I recommend you get out on your bicycle. Missoula has a wonderful bicycle/pedestrian trail system, and the city of Missoula recently completed a couple of major off-road trail connections that are real enhancements for our community. Soon you […]
By John Horner /Missoulian The Missoula Downtown Association strongly supports the use of tax increment financing to assist Play Ball Missoula with the debt on the baseball stadium that will be owned by the City of Missoula. Tax increment financing is a tool to leverage private investment in an urban renewal district. This facility is […]
By Joe Nickell/Missoulian Enhancement of Silver Park Area in Missoula Pedestrians and bicyclists on Missoula’s west side will soon enjoy a much less circuitous connection to the Riverfront Trail, thanks to a short yet vital new bridge being constructed near the south end of the California Street footbridge in the Silver Park area. Situated in […]
Article from Missoulian – to see full article click HERE U.S. Sen. Jon Tester got a close look Wednesday at the way a $1.825 million earmark would be a boon for Missoula commuters – and the Old Sawmill District. On an afternoon tour of the site, the Montana Democrat said he is optimistic – albeit […]