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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis — "My Oh My" Tribute for Dave Niehaus Gives Us Chills With Images + Memories of Mariner Baseball and Seattle History

Jordan Dawson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:59:30 +0000

I grew up in and around Seattle — when I wasn't growing up in Montana that is — and Seattle Mariners baseball was what spring was all about! As kids, we all used to pretend to be Ken Griffey Jr., Edgar Martinez and Randy Johnson as we played baseball with our friends. There was always someone in the back of the field who took on another familiar role though — that of commentator Davie Niehaus, i.e. the voice of the Mariners.

Niehaus died unexpectedly Nov. 10, 2010. In early April 2011, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis put together a moving, yet catchy, tribute to the man who apparently narrated the spring days of their childhood too.

Mild Winter? Missoula Has Not Has a Below-Zero Day for Two Years [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:07:34 +0000

Now that spring is officially less than a week away, the National Weather Service has revealed some interesting statistics about the winter of 2012. Meteorologist Bob Nestor said Friday the average daily temperature this winter was 30.6 degrees, making it the seventh warmest winter in the last 30 years, and the 12th warmest since 1948. [...]

Staying Safe in the Sun

brooke — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:20:45 +0000

In Montana, we spend the majority of the year hiding beneath thick layers of clothing. But when the sun comes out, so should the suncreen.

What's Up With All the Warm Weather in Missoula?

brooke — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:14:31 +0000

Find out what's causing our mid-spring heat wave, and why you might not want to put away that winter coat just yet.

Monte Turner Bags Big Bird and Ron Ashiem Talks Turkey – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:55:59 +0000

Just so the kids don’t freak. My headline does not mean that that big yellow bird on Sesame Street is dead. But it does mean that Monte from KECI got a huge Turkey last weekend. If only I could have been hunting with him, I probably would have had a better time with my hunting [...]

How Can YOU Tell Spring Has Hit Missoula?

Angel — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:22:57 +0000

There’s a line out to the street at Big Dipper, hippies are wandering about town with no shoes playing random instruments (mostly a single bongo), I rode my bike to work this morning. These are just a few things that prove spring has officially hit Missoula. How can you tell? Let us know and score [...]

It's Allergy Season in Missoula

brooke — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:12:20 +0000

Warm spring weather means more plants are growing and blooming, which in turn means there is more pollen in the air.

Spring Weather in Montana: Just Wait Five Minutes

brooke — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:48:24 +0000

Most Montanans are guilty of repeating this tired, old saying at least a few times each spring: “If you don’t like the weather, just wait five minutes.”

Tiny Vampires are Taking Over Missoula!

Joy Larson — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:30:23 +0000

Those creepy, skin crawly, little arachnids are out and they are hungry. So, what can you do to keep those little vampires from filling up on your blood?

Saving Daylight, Losing Sleep

brooke — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:25:34 +0000

If daylight saving time has thrown off your sleep schedule, you're not alone. But it is possible to get back on track.

Get Your Gear Together – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:41:58 +0000

You have been sitting on your ass for the majority of 2012 so far. It is time to start getting your gear organized and ready for your spring activities. Turkey season is sneaking up on us. As well as spring bear hunting. When was the last time you shot your bow? How about the last [...]

Why I Can't Wait for Spring

brooke — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:03:06 +0000

As we enter the transitional period between winter and spring, I am comforted only by the fact that there is a warm, sunny light at the end of the tunnel.

More Sun in Missoula, Please

brooke — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:42:04 +0000

If you find yourself feeling a little cranky as winter drags on, you're not alone — and biology might be to blame.