by Mark Snider, Hamilton The Washington Post reported that on 7/12/2017 five pastors gathered around then President Trump for prayer. They prayed that Trump would lead this country with “supernatural wisdom” […]
Archives for October 2022
Elect Zinke – qualified to serve
by Pat Earnest, Stevensville Ryan Zinke, a fifth generation Montanan, has dedicated his life to serving our great nation as a decorated U.S. Navy SEAL officer who retired after 23 years. […]
Zinke vs. Tranel: safety vs. insanity
by Helen Sabin, Corvallis Given the facts below, who would you choose to be the new Congressional Representative for Western Montana? Ryan Zinke, a former Navy Seal, who put his life […]
William C. Bradt
May 13, 1940 – October 13, 2022 I’ve lived 82 years of the most wonderful life imaginable. So, I hope no one feels too sorry for me. Growing up, our family […]
Jean H. Hutchison
Jean H. Hutchison. 93, of Stevensville went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2022. She was born in Harlowton, MT to Oscar Edwin Hagberg and Irene Dreesman Hagberg. […]
FWP to host virtual bear safety training events for hunters
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. […]
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 […]