Missoula Independent

Missoula, Montana, United StatesEnglish

Serving as the primary alternative weekly for Western Montana for over three decades, this publication gained a reputation for its rigorous investigative reporting, biting political commentary, and comprehensive coverage of the region's arts and culture scene. Although its print operations ceased in 2020, it remains a notable touchstone in Montana journalism for its influential role in shaping local discourse and challenging regional power structures.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MISSOULA

Western Montana's print media market is structured around a single dominant daily publication, historically supplemented by alternative and collegiate weeklies. The primary news source is the Missoulian, a daily broadsheet owned by Lee Enterprises that has operated since 1870. Local coverage has also included the Missoula Independent, a prominent alternative weekly, while the UM Montana Kaimin operates as the independent, student-run press for the University of Montana campus community. Paperboy lists 3 newspapers in Missoula.