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Bitterroot National Forest ramps up stream, fishery restoration
by Michael Howell The Bitterroot National Forest has recently ramped up its stream and fishery restoration efforts by hiring a new Fisheries and Watershed Program Manager and backing her up with an … [Read Full Article] about Bitterroot National Forest ramps up stream, fishery restoration
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Sheriff’s Department adds mounted unit
First Security Bank now open in old RMB’s Stevensville location
Fire danger ‘extreme’, Stage 2 restrictions in effect
Ravalli County Fairgrounds awarded for economic development
Humane Assn. jewelry sale back by popular demand
Miller Peak Fire update
County reaches solution on groundwater issue
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Miller Peak Fire update
Northern Rockies Team 5, Incident Commander Joe Sampson Location: 7 miles south of Missoula, MT Start Date: 7/14/2024 Cause: Unknown Size: 1,972 acres Completion/Containment: 0% 166 Total Personnel; 6 Engines; […]
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County reaches solution on groundwater issue
by Michael Howell The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners and members of the Ravalli County Board of Health came to a consensus last week on how to handle this year’s […]
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Stevensville to fix Father Ravalli Park fence
by John Dowd After more than three years, the Town of Stevensville is finally looking to do something about the fence in front of Father Ravalli Park. A popular location […]
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Hoot-owl restrictions in effect
Angling restrictions on several additional rivers in southwest Montana, including the Bitterroot, went into effect on Friday, July 12, due to warming temperatures and low flows. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing […]
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Fire danger raised to ‘very high’ in Bitterroot
With temperatures over 100 degrees and relative humidities in the single digits, fuels are drying out rapidly, prompting the Bitterroot National Forest to raise fire danger to Very High effective […]
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Firefighting pilot dies in crash at Hauser Lake
HELENA, Mont., July 11, 2024 – Wildland firefighting pilot Juliana Turchetti was killed in a single engine water scooper crash while assigned to the Horse Gulch Fire on the Helena […]
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Downtown Hamilton ‘painted blue’ for Robert’s Run
by Sarah Glass On Tuesday, July 2nd, the Hamilton Downtown Association “painted the town blue” by hanging banners in Robert’s Run colors to promote the upcoming 1-mile walk, 5K run, […]
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One vote makes a difference for Darby
by John Dowd Passed by a single vote, residents of the town of Darby elected to conduct a local government review. This will be the first review held in any […]
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Roy Ranch – landowner leaves Bitterroot agricultural legacy
Victor landowner Danny Roy is honoring his family’s long standing legacy in Bitterroot agriculture through his decision to conserve his 176-acre Roy Ranch in perpetuity, made possible by a partnership […]
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Service above self: Rotary Club’s legacy
by Syble Solomon The core values of Rotary Club are service, fellowship, diversity, integrity and leadership. Since the Rotary Club of Hamilton was established in 1938, members have lived those […]
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Bitterroot Health adds primary care provider
Bitterroot Health is pleased to announce that Hugh Gapay, PA-C, has joined its Hamilton practice as a primary care provider. With a rich background and a deep commitment to patient-centered […]
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Community Medical, Providence to build new rehab hospital
Community Medical Center and Providence St. Patrick Hospital have announced their intent to develop a joint venture partnership that will build and operate a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Missoula. […]
Right-wing Christianity used as a club
by Marty Essen, Victor In books and the media, I frequently satirize right-wing Christianity. My reason for doing so is because that version of Christianity is the only religion Americans use […]
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County public health now handling WIC program
by John Dowd Last spring, the county WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program moved under the umbrella of Ravalli County Public Health. According to staff at the local public health […]
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Newsom’s 4th Annual Car Show to help out pool
by Kristin Kruse For those looking for a fun, family friendly event that also supports the Stevensville swimming pool, they need not look any further than the 4th annual car […]
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County commissioners, health board to discuss respective roles
by Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners met on June 27 to consider the decision made by the Board of Health not to accept this year’s ground water monitoring results […]
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Another great 50 Mile Garage Sale
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by Kristin Kruse Chances are, if someone was on the hunt for something during the 50 Mile Garage Sale, they probably found what they were looking for. Dozens of residents […]
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Group sues county over alleged evasion of subdivision laws
by Michael Howell The Sapphire Coalition, a new local non-profit land conservation group, is taking legal action against the Ravalli County Planning Department and the Ravalli County Attorney’s office, hoping […]
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Corvallis’ Lewis is Gatorade Player of the Year
by Scott Sacry Corvallis’ Olivia Lewis was awarded the 2023-24 Gatorade Montana Girls Track & Field Player of the Year on June 26th. The award celebrates the nation’s top high […]
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Bill McNulty: unsung hero
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by Kristin Kruse The actor Morgan Freeman once said, “How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.” Random acts of kindness are what Stevensville’s […]
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Green Home Tour – exploring a different kind of HVAC system
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by John Dowd As the world starts to take a harder look at climate change, and its impact on natural resources and the natural world, many are looking especially hard […]
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Board of Health decision called into question
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by Michael Howell The recent decision by the Ravalli County Board of Health to not accept any groundwater monitoring reports for the 2024 season due to prevailing drought conditions has […]
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Hamilton City Council – from taxes to turtles
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by Nathan Boddy The Hamilton City Council approved a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025 during their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 18th. Hamilton Financial Administrator, Craig Shepherd, told the […]
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American Legion Post 47 announces essay contest winners
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Every year, the American Legion invites students in 7th/8th grade and High School to participate in an essay contest to help them become aware of the nature of the U.S. […]
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Our Savior Lutheran Church celebrating two anniversaries
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Our Savior Lutheran Church of Stevensville invites the community to join them in celebrating two notable anniversaries. The Church was founded 70 years ago to serve Lutheran families in the […]