September 19, 2020 Governor Steve Bullock today issued the following statement as Montana now has over 150 deaths due to COVID-19 and has reached over 10,000 cases. “Over 150 deaths due to … [Read Full Article] about Governor’s statement on over 150 COVID-19 deaths in Montana
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Ravalli County COVID-19 update 9-15-20 – four new cases
Ravalli County Public Health September 15, 2020 As of 4 p.m. today, Ravalli County Public Health reports four new cases of COVID-19. Ravalli County currently has six active cases of COVID-19. Just a reminder that public health continues to monitor and release cases from isolation as they recover. There are currently no hospitalized cases for Ravalli. New cases […]
Fire danger again ‘very high’
Fire danger on the Bitterroot National Forest returned to “Very High” on Monday, after being lowered last week. Continued hot and dry weather is predicted this week along with gusty winds. Extremely low humidity will also create critical fire weather conditions across SW Montana. “Even though we are experiencing cooler nights and mornings, conditions are […]
Scarecrow Brewfest to go on
Although scarecrows will no longer be lining the bike path from Stevensville to the river this fall, they will still be dropping in to attend the second annual Scarecrow Brewfest in downtown Stevensville, thanks to Jim Edwards, owner of Burnt Fork Market. Stevensville’s annual Scarecrow Festival was the brainchild of former resident Gary Knapp […]
Hamilton adopts final budget
The Hamilton City Council has adopted a budget for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year that will not impose any increases in property taxes over the previous year, while maintaining tax levels at the level allowed with only a slight adjustment amount that is statutorily provided for. There is newly taxable property that allows for a slight […]
Stevensville to reinstate late fees and shut-offs for utility billing
The Stevensville Town Council decided last week to reinstate charging late fees in relation to the town’s water and sewer billing and resume shut-offs for non-payment. Both the late fees and the shut-offs were suspended when the COVID-19 emergency was declared. After some discussion of the pros and cons about the timing, council members first […]
MDT agrees to some changes in speed limit on Eastside Hwy
In response to concerns expressed by the Ravalli County Commissioners and the Stevensville Rural Fire District concerning traffic speeds on the Eastside Highway (Secondary 269) from Hamilton to Stevensville, especially in the area of Bell Crossing Road, Montana Department of Transportation conducted a speed study and recently released its recommendations. In evaluating the special speed […]
Montana COVID-19 testing results 9-15-20 – 139 new cases
Total COVID Cases in Montana 9244 Total New Cases Today 139 Total number of tests completed since last report 2474 Total Number of Tests 289368 County Gender Age Range Date Reported Beaverhead M 20-29 09/14/2020 Big Horn F 30-39 09/14/2020 Big Horn F 30-39 09/14/2020 Big Horn F 20-29 09/14/2020 Big Horn F 20-29 […]
Montana COVID-19 testing results – 86 new cases
Total COVID Cases in Montana 9107 Total New Cases Today 86 Total number of tests completed since last report 5746 Total Number of Tests 285870 County Gender Age Range Date Reported Big Horn M 30-39 09/13/2020 Big Horn M 20-29 09/13/2020 Big Horn M 20-29 09/13/2020 Big Horn M 60-69 09/13/2020 Big Horn M […]
Montana COVID-19 testing results 9-13-20 – 96 new cases
Total COVID Cases in Montana 9021 Total New Cases Today 96 Total number of tests completed since last report 1396 Total Number of Tests 280124 County Gender Age Range Date Reported Big Horn M 50-59 09/12/2020 Big Horn M 30-39 09/12/2020 Big Horn M 50-59 09/12/2020 Carbon F 50-59 09/12/2020 Carbon F 20-29 09/12/2020 […]
Ravalli County COVID-19 update 9-10-20 – one new case
Ravalli County Public Health September 10, 2020 As of 4 p.m. today, Ravalli County Public Health has received one new case of COVID-19. Ravalli County currently has six active cases of COVID-19. Female in her 20’s no travel or known exposure This is an ongoing investigation to determine close contacts and exposures. All active cases are […]
Governor’s Proclamation for September 11th
State of Montana Governor’s Proclamation I hereby order all flags flown in the State of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Friday, September 11, 2020, in honor of all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and in observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service. Each year, September 11th reminds […]
Governor announces additional Coronavirus Relief Funds for meat processing, nonprofits
Governor Steve Bullock today announced additional funding from the Coronavirus Relief Fund will be directed to the Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant and Social Services Nonprofit Grant programs to fully address identified needs. “The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have drawn attention to challenges faced by our nation’s meat processing systems. And by addressing this […]
Governor announces COVID-19 outbreak response protocols for schools
Governor Steve Bullock today announced outbreak response protocols to support K-12 schools as they respond to suspected or positive COVID-19 cases and take public health-based measures to minimize the spread and keep students safe and healthy. “The Outbreak Response Protocols provides guidance requested by school nurses and other education advocates to ensure K-12 schools are […]
Ravalli County Board of Health Public Statement in Support of Face Coverings
September 9, 2020 We understand there is much uncertainty with what appears, at times, to be contradictory information. The COVID-19 virus is a new virus so worldwide scientists are discovering new information daily and as this happens information is updated. One particular area of information updating is the use of masks. As with numerous other viruses including the […]