County refuses to pay

• by Alex Sakariassen

Planning problems persist

• by Matthew Frank

Mayor defends veto

• by Jesse Froehling

New venue, old hurdles

• by Alex Sakariassen

Something's fishy

New hires at Fish, Wildlife and Parks raise concerns

• by George Ochenski

Riding the rails

Appreciating the finer parts of Amtrak travel

• by Betsy Kepes

Almost works

Allen, David curb our enthusiasm

• by Marjorie Baumgarten

Eye of the storm

Violence begets grace in Burke's Rain Gods

• by Azita Osanloo

Back to Butte

The National Folk Festival returns with an edge

• by Erika Fredrickson

Moon

• by Paul Constant

No love lost

Matters of the heart find Canty at his best

• by Jay Stevens

Best of Missoula

Best Art Gallery

DANA GALLERY

Best Dancer

HEATHER ADAMS

Best Filmmaker

GITA SAEDI KIELY

Best Local Actor

ALEX WELLS

Best Local Actress

JENNIFER FLEMING-LOVELY

Best Local Artist

MONTE DOLACK

Best Local Band

TOM CATMULL & THE CLERICS

Best Local Musician

TOM CATMULL

Best Movie Theater

WILMA THEATRE

Best Photographer

CHAD HARDER

Best Video Rental

CRYSTAL VIDEO

Best Boutique

BETTY'S DIVINE

Best Day Spa

SORELLA'S

Best Hairstylist

WENDELL PETERSON

Best Jewelry

MISS ZULA'S

Best Kids' Clothing

BLACKBIRD KID SHOP

Best Lingerie

VICTORIA'S SECRET

Best Men's Clothing

BETTY'S DIVINE

Best Place for a Haircut

TANGLES

Best Recession-era Fashion Advice

Best Shoe Store

HIDE & SOLE

Best Tanning Salon

BROWN SUGAR

Best Tattoo Parlor

PAINLESS STEEL

Best Thrift Store

GOODWILL

Best Women's Clothing

BETTY'S DIVINE

Best Asian Food

SA WAD DEE

Best Bakery

BERNICE'S BAKERY

Best Bartender

AL PILS, KETTLEHOUSE

Best Breakfast

THE SHACK

Best Budget Lunch

TACO DEL SOL

Best Caterer

TWO SISTERS

Best Chance to Drop a Dime

Best Chef

BOB MARSHALL (BIGA PIZZA)

Best Coffee

BUTTERFLY HERBS

Best Coffee Hut

LOOSE CABOOSE

Best Convenience Store

OLE'S COUNTRY STORES

Best Delicatessen

WORDEN'S MARKET AND DELI

Best Desserts

MUSTARD SEED

Best Family-Friendly Dining

THE MONTANA CLUB

Best French Fries

IRON HORSE BREW PUB

Best Fresh Produce

GOOD FOOD STORE

Best Grocery Shelves

Best Ice Cream

BIG DIPPER

Best Liquor Store

GRIZZLY LIQUOR

Best Local Brew

KETTLEHOUSE COLD SMOKE

Best Mexican Food

EL CAZADOR

Best Microbrewery

KETTLEHOUSE BREWERY

Best Milk Shake

UPTOWN DINER

Best New Restaurant

RED ROBIN

Best of Both Worlds

Best Outdoor Dining

FINN & PORTER

Best Pizza

BOB MARSHALL (BIGA PIZZA)

Best Place To Eat Alone

TACO DEL SOL

Best Reason to Go Underground

Best Reason to Shirk Vegetarianism

Best Restaurant

THE PEARL CAFE AND BAKERY

Best Restaurant Service

RED BIRD

Best Restaurant Wine List

RED BIRD

Best Retail Beer Selection

ORANGE STREET FOOD FARM

Best Retail Wine Selection

Best Romantic Dining

RED BIRD

Best Salad

GOOD FOOD STORE

Best Sandwich

DOC'S GOURMET SANDWICH EXPRESS

Best Seafood

SUSHI HANA

Best Steak

THE DEPOT

Best Supermarket

GOOD FOOD STORE

Best Vegetarian Food

GOOD FOOD STORE

Best Waitress

KERA CASHMAN (SEAN KELLY'S)

Best Antiques

ANTIQUE MALL

Best Apartment Rental Agency

GARDEN CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Best Auto Repair

KENT BROS. AUTOMOTIVE

Best Big Box Store

COSTCO

Best Bookstore

THE BOOK EXCHANGE

Best Camera/Photo Store

THE DARK ROOM

Best Car Wash

HAPPY DAYS

Best CDs and Music

ROCKIN RUDY'S

Best Computer Repair Shop

COMPUTER ER

Best Department Store

MACY'S

Best Dry Cleaner

GREEN HANGER

Best Financial Institution

MISSOULA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Best Florist

BITTERROOT FLOWER SHOP

Best Furniture Store

WAGNER'S HOME FURNISHINGS

Best Hardware Store

ACE HARDWARE

Best Hobby/Craft Shop

TREASURE CHEST

Best Home Accessories

TARGET

Best Laundromat

GREEN HANGER

Best Lawyer

PAUL RYAN

Best Lodging

DOUBLETREE

Best New Car Dealer

BITTERROOT MOTORS

Best Pawn Shop

LIQUID ASSETS

Best Pet Care/Boarding

QUICK PAWS

Best Pet Supplies

PETSMART

Best Plant Nursery

CARAS NURSERY

Best Ranch Supply Store

QUALITY SUPPLY

Best Real Estate Agent

MINDY PALMER

Best Reason to Procreate

Best Store For Home Appliances

VANN'S

Best Store for Musical Instruments

MORGENROTH

Best Toy Store

LEARNING TREE

Best Used Car Dealer

EIDE MOTORS

Best Veterinarian

MINOTT PRUYN

Best Way to Reclaim Your Youth

Best Chiropractor

ANTHONY LAMBERT

Best Dentist

IKE HEAPHY

Best Doctor

ERIC RAVITZ, BLUE MOUNTAIN CLINIC

Best Health Clinic

BLUE MOUNTAIN CLINIC, ERIC RAVITZ

Best Massage Therapist

WILLA GINGERY

Best Optometrist

KIMBERLY EVERINGHAM

Best Physical Therapist

ANGELA LISTUG-VAP

Best Bar

BADLANDER

Best Bar for a Stiff Pour

AL'S & VIC'S

Best Bar to Hook Up

STOCKMAN'S

Best Beer Selection

RHINO

Best Bloody Mary

LAST RUN INN

Best Casino

SILVER SLIPPER LOUNGE, CASINO AND CARD ROOM

Best Happy Hour

JAKERS

Best Karaoke Bar

BOWL DOG LOUNGE AT WESTSIDE LANES

Best LGBTI Scene

AMVETS

Best Martini

FINN & PORTER

Best Martini

FINN & PORTER

Best Place To Dance

UNION CLUB

Best Place To Hear Live Music

BADLANDER

Best Pool Table

THE PALACE LOUNGE

Best Prediction

Best Sports Bar

THE PRESS BOX

Best Bet

Best Early Morning Rock Show

Best Journalist

TRISTAN SCOTT

Best Local Activist

ELLIE HILL

Best Local Politician

JOHN ENGEN

Best Local Sports Figure

MONTE

Best Local Website

NEWWEST.NET

Best Meteorologist

MARK HEYKA

Best Ongoing Political Speculation

Best Public Servant

JOHN ENGEN

Best Radio Station

103.3, "The Trail"

Best Raging Napoleonic Complex

Best TV Newscast

KPAX

Best TV Personality

JILL VALLEY

Best UM Professor

GARRY KERR

Best Bike Shop

BIKE DOCTOR

Best Bowling Alley

WESTSIDE LANES

Best Catch

Best Day Hike

THE M TRAIL

Best Fishing Guide

STACY JENNINGS

Best Fly-Fishing Shop

GRIZZLY HACKLE

Best Golf Course

UNIVERSITY GOLF COURSE

Best Health Club

THE WOMEN'S CLUB

Best Personal Trainer

TOM MACKENROTH, PEAK HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

Best Place for Paddle Sports Gear

TRAIL HEAD

Best Snowboard Shop:

Edge of the World

Best Sporting Goods

BOB WARD & SONS

Best Store for Guns

BRADY'S SPORTSMAN'S SURPLUS

Best Store For Mountaineering Gear

PIPESTONE MOUNTAINEERING

Best Store For Skis

GULL SKI SHOP

Best View

THE M TRAIL

Best Yoga Instructor

BRIAN BATY, PEAK HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

Best Attempt to End the 21st Century

Best Church Choir

CHRIST THE KING

Best Festival/Event

GARDEN CITY BREWFEST

Best Nonprofit

POVERELLO CENTER

Best Park

CARAS PARK

Best Place for Kids' Fun

A CAROUSEL FOR MISSOULA AND DRAGON HOLLOW

Best Place for People Watching

CARAS PARK

Best Place To Take Out-Of-Towners

THE FARMERS' MARKETS

Best Place to Walk Dogs

JACOB'S ISLAND BARK PARK

Best Place to Work

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

Best Public Restroom

IRON HORSE BREW PUB

Best Unintended Money Saver