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 […]
Archives for September 15, 2020
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Board of Health affirms support for face coverings
By Ravalli County Board of Health Members: Dr. Michael Turner, Dr. Wayne Chilcote, Katherine Scholl and Roger DeHaan; Ravalli County Interim Health Officer: Tiffany Weber; Ravalli County Public Health Director: […]
Vote against the recall
By Sharon Gee, Stevensville We have a good Mayor that a small group of people have been trying to run out the door since the minute he took office. How […]
Bullock can succeed on both sides of the aisle
By Cinda Holt, Stevensville I believe Steve Bullock is the man for us. He is not going to answer to party bosses in DC, and he is going to make Washington […]
Small businesses cannot afford Medicare for All
By Scott Mendenhall, President, Montana Business Leadership Council, former state legislator and House Majority Leader As we debate how to improve our country’s healthcare system, we must consider how any […]
Republican problem
By Archie L. Thomas, Corvallis What has happened to the local and national Republican Party? As a native Montanan, born into a Republican heritage, I read Terry Nelson’s, Republican County chairman, […]
Stand against Trump and Republicans
By Sue Kronenberger, Helena I urge you to stand up and speak out AGAINST the Trump campaign and major components of the Republican party including the Montana Republican State Central Committee […]
Montana swamp
By Frank Novotny, Victor The letter “Response to political parties” was good, as far as it went, but, I must say that from observing the TV ads for candidates, it appears […]
We must abate
By Joseph G. Gallagher Jr., Stevensville What have we become and what is manifested in almost these last four years? A people and a nation that is tearing itself apart before […]
Merrill for HD87
By David Leslie, Corvallis Laura Merrill proposes to work on real issues that affect us in Ravalli County: protecting our public lands; how to accommodate the influx of new residents without […]
Reject Gianforte
By Ryan Busse, Kalispell To my fellow hunters and anglers, there are people trying to lock you out of your favorite spots. In November it’s time to vote like your access […]
Trump’s anti-veteran remarks unacceptable
By Hillery Daily, Darby My father was a proud Korean war veteran. He died 2-1/2 years ago and although I miss him every day, I am glad that he doesn’t have […]
If it’s not what they say it is, then what is it?
By Scott Turner, Corvallis I’m sure I’m not the only one wondering what a real pandemic looks like. First off, an explanation of a concept that I use as an important […]
Republican voters are being used
By Marty Essen, Victor In 2013, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal famously warned his fellow Republicans, “We must stop being the stupid party.” Well . . . it was a nice try. […]
Trump’s policies should earn votes
By William Frankenberger, Stevensville Some people vote on the likability of a candidate instead of considering their policies. When you vote for your President, I hope you will consider how your […]