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Fate of Bitterroot college still in limbo
The Bitterroot Valley Community College District Board of Trustees is desperate to have a face to face working dialogue with University of Montana officials to discuss the future of the […]

EPA rejects Montana’s new water quality standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) told the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) by letter on May 10 that the agency has determined that the law passed by the Legislature […]

Sapphire Community Health recognized for efforts during Covid
by Nathan Boddy Janet Woodburn, CEO at Sapphire Community Health in Hamilton, says that she is proud that her organization was able to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

Beekeepers of the Bitterroot: beekeeping provides sweet payoff
by Nathan Boddy One of this year’s winners at the International Wildlife Film Festival was a production by wildlife film maker, Martin Dohrn, called, “My Garden of 1000 bees.” The […]

County attorney candidate’s eligibility challenged
In a recent press release distributed by Ron Ehli, Treasurer for County Attorney Bill Fulbright’s election campaign, it was announced that a lawsuit had been filed in District Court contesting […]

Three new coffee shops open in Stevensville – each one is unique
by Tiffany Williams For a town that didn’t have any sit-down coffee shops for a time, Stevensville is experiencing an embarrassment of riches with the opening of Trapper Peak Coffee […]

Bike Walk Bitterroot challenge
by Nathan Boddy The cold and rain of winter may finally be releasing its grip on the Bitterroot Valley, which means that many residents are ready to saddle up. But […]

St. Mary’s Mission breaks ground on ‘barn’ addition
Historic St. Mary’s Mission in Stevensville held a groundbreaking last week for a building they will be adding to the grounds. Although they are calling the building a “barn” it […]

Epaga Home Care to start serving Bitterroot Valley
The field of home care has been growing as the need grows and Epaga Home Care is now serving the Bitterroot Valley. According to Jessica Kostecki, who will be the […]

Actions of some cause pain for many
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by Nathan Boddy Less than two dozen yards from a main trail in Hamilton’s River Park is a willow tree so spectacular that passers by just need to reach out […]

Forest seeks comment on Bitterroot Front Project
The Bitterroot National Forest is inviting the public to review and make comments on a proposed fuels reduction, vegetation management, and forest health improvement project on the Stevensville and Darby […]

‘Bitterroot Gives’ fund drive Thursday, Friday
On Thursday, May 5th and Friday, May 6th, community members near and far have an opportunity to give back to the nonprofit organizations that work to make the Bitterroot such […]

SAFE raising funds for shelter expansion
Campaign has raised more than 63 percent of goal In response to an ever-growing need for safe, emergency shelter for those fleeing domestic and sexual violence in the Bitterroot Valley, Supporters […]

Stevensville school holds ‘grand re-opening’
Stevensville Schools held an open house last week to show off the completed $20 million plus renovation project. One of the biggest changes is the high school entrance, which is […]

Nolan joins Bitterroot Health team
Bitterroot Health is pleased to announce that David “Dave” Nolan, PA-C, is joining the Orthopedic & Sports Medicine team. Nolan is well known in Ravalli County from his prior experience […]

Pharaohplex opens for season this weekend
by Nathan Boddy May 6th will provide residents of the Bitterroot Valley with the return of a unique opportunity as Pharaohplex Theaters reopens its drive-in movie theater. The two-decades-old institution […]

Celebrating the law at NVPL
Ed Higgins, from the Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) is coming to the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville on Wednesday, May 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to help […]

County asks state for authority to audit elections
At a meeting that drew a roomful of concerned citizens last Friday, the Ravalli County Commissioners agreed to send a letter to the Montana Secretary of State requesting that Ravalli […]

Casting for Recovery
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Women wanted for August fly fishing retreat Peg Miskin, coordinator of the Western Montana program of the non-profit Casting for Recovery, will be holding her 12th retreat August 26-28. She’s looking […]

Report: ‘Yellowstone’ injects $70 million into state economy
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UM News Service Filmed in and around the Bitterroot Valley of Montana, the fourth season of the hit television series “Yellowstone” brought more than $70 million in additional spending to […]

Stevensville schools to hold remodel open house
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Stevensville Public Schools will host a community “grand re-opening” for Stevensville K-3 and Stevensville High School buildings on Thursday, April 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. These buildings have been […]

Loads of Dignity celebrates three years of service
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by Alyssa DePompa Homeless in a small town I am homeless but have done nothing wrong Bills were paid on time, and our yard was vibrant with freshly planted […]

Fifth grade friends raise money for children in Ukraine
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by Jessica Shourd When things started to heat up in Ukraine, my daughter, Sloane, asked a lot of questions about war such as: “What is happening to families, homes, schools, […]

Blacksmith Brewery wins library business challenge
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This year’s Business Battle for Books fundraiser to benefit the North Valley Public Library brought in more than $700 during the month-long competition among Stevensville merchants. Blacksmith Brewery was the […]

K&S Greenhouse owner honoring parents’ legacy
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by Victoria Howell K&S Greenhouse, at 204 Black Lane in Corvallis, has made a name for itself with its hanging flower baskets. The baskets are simply gorgeous, bursting with lively […]