by Victoria Howell Thirty-something Katelynn Rennaker is the owner of Bitterrooter Clothing at 304 Main Street in downtown Stevensville. She’s passionate about her vintage clothing business and … [Read Full Article] about Bitterrooter Clothing – a value-added business
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Remembering Dr. Bryon Caughey, scientist who always put people first
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by Michael Howell Dr. Byron Winslow Caughey passed away at his home on February 15 at the age of 68. He was a devoted husband and father, a real family man. He was, by all accounts, a humble, kind, … [Read Full Article] about Remembering Dr. Bryon Caughey, scientist who always put people first
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Florence girls 2nd at districts, Darby girls qualify
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School board positions, some levies to be on ballot
State wrestling results – Stevi’s Miller wins state championship
Ravalli Head Start – a foundation for the future
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State wrestling results – Stevi’s Miller wins state championship
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Stevensville junior Rowan Miller won the Class A state championship at the 132 weight class at the Montana all-class state wrestling tournament in Billings on […]

Ravalli Head Start – a foundation for the future
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by Victoria Howell As a society, there is perhaps nothing more noble than looking out for the interests of our children. They are, after all, our future. The Head Start […]

4-H Teen Council – fostering leadership
by John Dowd 4-H (which stands for Head, Heart, Hands and Health) is an integral part of Bitterroot Valley life for thousands of people in the county. However, just how […]

Ribbon cutting held for new charter school
by John Dowd On Friday, February 13, representatives from Bitterroot Health, Stevensville School District, the University of Montana-Bitterroot College and Montana Digital Academy, as well as some students that will […]

Mining company to amend Sheep Creek plan
by Michael Howell Bitterroot National Forest officials received a draft Plan of Operation from US Critical Materials for exploratory mining on its Sheep Creek mining claims up the West Fork […]

New resolution passed by Stevensville council creates some drama
by John Dowd During last week’s Stevensville Town Council meeting, there was much conflict, confusion and disagreement between the public and the council. This all revolved around Resolution 540A, and […]

Florence Saint Bernard wins big at Westminster
Bodacious, a 4-year-old Saint Bernard from Florence, has earned the prestigious Best of Breed and Working Group Second award at the 150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New […]

New grizzly bear exhibit at museum
by John Dowd The Ravalli County Museum is proud to announce the showcasing of a special exhibit that will be featured in their upstairs exhibit room for the next couple […]

Public asked to weigh in on Big Corral Park improvement plans
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by Michael Howell The public is being asked to provide input on their wishes for developing Big Corral Park in Hamilton. The Ravalli County Park Board is in the process […]

Stevensville students meet with ditch association to promote new bridge to athletic fields
by John Dowd Last week Stevensville High School students met with the Supply Ditch Association to discuss the waterway that flows between the school and the school’s sports fields. The […]

Kowal files for county commissioner seat
Stephen Kowal, a resident of Stevensville, has announced his candidacy for Ravalli County Commissioner. Kowal, who has called the Bitterroot Valley home for years, shares the deep appreciation that so […]

Hamilton talks projects 2025-2026
by John Dowd At last week’s Hamilton City Council meeting, most of the meeting revolved around housekeeping and a report given by the Hamilton City Public Works Director, Donny Ramer. […]

Lawsuit filed over repeal of numeric water quality standards
by Michael Howell The Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, Flathead Lakers and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes filed a lawsuit in January 2026 challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of […]

Hyett named Hamilton Police Officer of the Year
by John Dowd Every year, the Hamilton Police Department selects an officer that has gone above and beyond the call for service, and has shown that they can be both […]

Stevensville charter school approved
On January 16, the Montana Board of Public Education voted to approve the development of two new public charter schools in the state, one in Livingston and one in Stevensville. […]




