🌱 Orange Street Underpass Ramp Repairs + Missoula Pride Events

Hello, hello. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Decreasing clouds. High: 75 Low: 54.
• Friday: Variable clouds with t-storms. High: 73 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Missoula:

1. The Missoula Public Works and Mobility Department, in collaboration with the Montana Department of Transportation, will be conducting repairs on the Orange Street underpass ramp areas on Jun. 5 and Jun. 6. During this time, northbound traffic on Orange Street will be redirected at Spruce Street between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., while southbound traffic will still have access. Maps for suggested detour routes can be found on the city's website, and it's important to note that North Second Street East is still closed due to a water main replacement project. (Subscription: Missoulian)
2. Missoula is gearing up for Pride Month with a series of pride-related events scheduled throughout June. The Western Montana LGBTQ+ Community Center, responsible for organizing these events, is seeking volunteers from the community and allies to help make these events a success. Andy Nelson, the executive director of the center, emphasizes the importance of allies showing up and supporting the LGBTQ+ community during these politically challenging times, as pride events serve as a celebration of uniqueness and progress while acknowledging the work that still needs to be done for equality and civil rights. (KPAZ 8 News)
3. On May 24 Missoula County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a disorderly male at a fast-food restaurant who was using profanity and yelling at employees. The suspect, identified as Scott Darkes, left the scene in a green Honda Civic. Darkes displayed signs of impairment, refused to cooperate during sobriety tests, and was arrested for felony DUI and disorderly conduct. He had prior DUI convictions and was released on May 30 after posting a $25,000 bond. (News Talk KGVO)

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Today and tomorrow in Missoula:

Thursday, Jun. 1

• Girls Who Code Club At Missoula Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Say Gay Beer Release At Draught Works Brewery (5:30 PM)

Friday, Jun. 2

• Bloom: Wildflowers Of The Garden City By Brian Christianson At Liquid Planet (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Today (Jun. 1) is the deadline to apply for the Missoula Food Bank & Community Center's driver/warehouse assistant position. Interested individuals can email applications to gasciutto@missoulafoodbank.org or apply here. (Missoula Food Bank via Instagram)
• The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula's "4th at the Fort" event will be back on Jul. 4! The family-friendly event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula via Facebook)
• Missoula Parks and Recreation is hosting a three-on-three basketball league open to friends and family aged 14 and above. Co-recreation teams are allowed, with a mix of ages, and no official referees are provided. The league will run for six weeks at Playfair Park, starting on Jun. 21; the sign-up deadline is Jun. 13. (Missoula Parks and Recreation via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you soon for another update.

— Amy Mayo

About me: Amy Mayo is a writer, visual artist, and political scientist, living in the NC Research Triangle. She graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and has worked in a variety of fields outside of copywriting including policy advocacy, the healthcare industry and pharmaceuticals, and education. She hopes one day to live up to the stringent expectations of her cat, Morty.