Ben Porietis knew his neighbors weren’t home. Eyeing the pumpkin sitting innocently on the porch across the street, his friend Rob Hutchinson made an absurd, alcohol-induced suggestion, and a loosely conceived plan was born. Read more
Members of Missoula’s local government and health officials declared new COVID-19 restrictions after cases continued to rise in the county. The main restrictions limit capacity in businesses and events, and urge people to stay home. Restrictions start at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Read more
Marijuana is back on the ballot for the third time in the last five election cycles. But this year, Montanans will decide for the first time whether to follow states like Colorado and Washington in legalizing use for all adults. Read more
So, here’s the question: How much power should local governments have to regulate firearms or prevent their possession by felons, minors, undocumented immigrants or people judged mentally incompetent? Read more
Eight months ago, Laurie McKinnon wasn’t sure she’d be running for re-election to Montana’s Supreme Court. Now, as the Nov. 3 election looms, she’s facing competition from Mike Black, a Helena-based attorney. Read more
Ben Porietis knew his neighbors weren’t home. Eyeing the pumpkin sitting innocently on the porch across the street, his friend Rob Hutchinson made an absurd, alcohol-induced suggestion, and a … Read more
This election cycle is like nothing voters have dealt with in the past, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. For the first time in Montana’s election history, 46 of the 56 counties will vote ex… Read more
On a cool September evening in South Missoula, roller skaters, skateboarders and bicyclists filled an impromptu “rink,” bordered by caution tape and loudspeakers, in the parking lot of what us… Read more
Some days, Rick Steves just wants to come home from a long shift at work, smoke a joint and stare at his fireplace for three hours. Read more
Welcome to the voting issue of the Kaimin! If you came right to the horoscope, we’re guessing that election news maybe isn’t your thing? But even the stars (and we know a thing or two about the stars) are in agreement on this: It has never been more important to vote! So do it! Here’s how yo… Read more
It’s been a rough year for the movies. Recent releases, all too content with lackluster plots and visuals, have had no problem hiding the fact that they weren’t meant for the big screen. That was to be expected from “Hubie Halloween,” but not from more ambitious works like “The Devil All the… Read more
Here’s your friendly reminder that if you are voting absentee or by mail this election, you need to mail that bad boy out a week before Election Day. That’s next Tuesday, Oct. 27, for anyone keeping track. And if you are voting in Missoula, you can also vote in person at the election office,…
As I’m sure you know, this November there are two measures on the ballot for marijuana legalization, I-190 and CI-118. I don’t need to tell you that the legalization of recreational marijuana is supported given that current polls show that 3 out of 5 Montanans support it. The legalization is…
This November Montanans will be able to vote on the I-190 and CI-118 ballot initiatives to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Montana. I-190 details the legalization, regulation, and taxation while CI-118 sets the legal minimum age for purchase and consumption at 21. 3 in 5 Mont…
