Human-bear conflicts increase in fall as bears gorge in preparation for hibernation and people take to the woods for archery and rifle hunting seasons. Elk and deer rifle season opener is Oct. […]
Archives for October 12, 2022
Hunter attacked by grizzly bear near Choteau
October 12, 2022 A 51-year-old hunter from Washington state sustained non-life threatening injuries when he was attacked by a grizzly bear on Tuesday afternoon in Teton County. The hunter and […]
Public comes out against Hamilton rezoning request
by Nathan Boddy Tuesday, October 3rd was a big day for the Hamilton Zoning Commission. While there was only one new item on the evening’s agenda, multiple area citizens showed […]
Water gaging in the Bitterroot
A team of scientists from the University of Montana has been measuring water flows in three streams that emerge from the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness on the west side of the Bitterroot […]
Colors of Cancer to benefit new cancer infusion center
Provided by Bitterroot Health Every year in October, the Bitterroot Health Foundation launches a month-long campaign to raise funds for cancer services at Bitterroot Health and increase awareness of opportunities […]
WMERR – caring for horses when others don’t
by Victoria Howell At the very minimum, it costs about $1600 a year to own a horse in the Bitterroot. And that’s if the horse is in good health and […]
Bitterroot pickleball passion proliferates
by Nathan Boddy October 5th served up a gorgeous day for Pickleball players in the Bitterroot Valley, and that was just right for the 4th anniversary of the Bitterroot Pickleball […]
Annual Ski Swap this weekend
Have outdoor gear you want to sell? Kids outgrowing their gear? Lost Trail Ski Patrol’s 51st Annual Outdoor Gear Swap on October 14th and October 15th at Bitterroot College Gym […]
Thank you, Kristi Gaul, Victor School
by Jean Schurman, Victor Class of ‘72 I would like to take a minute to recognize Kristi Gaul of Victor Schools for her efforts two weeks ago to make the Victor […]
PBMs do not always benefit the veteran
by Jim Hamilton, COL Ret. MTARNG, Florence Like many military veterans, I was shocked to learn that the primary provider of my prescription medication through the TRICARE Program, Express Scripts, would […]
Who are Republicans?
by Carole Davenport, Florence “Montana Republicans are men and women of all walks of life and of all creeds and colors. We are grateful to God for the quiet beauty of […]
Response to Erickson
by Marty Essen, Victor I normally do not respond to letters from members of the far-right that attack me, but in Dallas Erickson’s case, I feel a response is necessary. Apparently, […]
Suppport for Brown for Supreme Court
by Patt Hancock, Stevensville Have you ever wondered how on earth the German people ignored the Concentration Camps of WWII and did nothing to stop the atrocities occurring there? I have. […]
Support for Open Lands Bond Program
by Lane Blackwood, Hamilton As a fly-fishing and hunting guide, I have had many conversations with folks about why they love the Bitterroot Valley. Their answers mirror my own feelings and […]
Saving public lands for the public
by Joe Gervais, Corvallis Time is running out to keep our public lands from being put on the chopping block. Big money is moving into Montana and raising the costs of […]
Recycling
by Sidney Mehlschmidt, Hamilton Regarding your recent piece about recycling glass in Hamilton: I like to think of myself as being reasonably environmentally responsible. We built a highly energy-efficient house. We […]
Vote no on bond
by Marlene Roff-Nixon, Victor Opposition to the open lands bond program, additional TAX on Ravalli County residents. Back in 2007, the Open Lands tax (bond) was passed by 10,166 in favor […]
Republicans today
by Doug Bohn, Victor What is the Ravalli County Republican Central Committee (RCRCC)? It consists of two “Precinct Representatives,” commonly known as Captains, from each precinct in the county, one man, […]
Thieves and liars
by Joseph G Gallagher Jr, Stevensville My father once told me he trusted a thief more than a liar. I asked him why? He said, “A thief just steals your stuff, […]
Independence and freedom
by Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, Hamilton Are independence and freedom the same thing? Loretta Lynn has died at age 90. What a woman! And I didn’t even know about her song “The Pill,” […]