The coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the globe. As of Monday, there were 366,919 cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 16,097 deaths recorded, and 100,879 recovered cases. In Montana, there were 45 cases statewide, with one in Ravalli County. On March 24, Governor Steve Bullock issued an additional directive to extend closures of public schools […]
Bitterroot climate change documented
At a recent talk in Hamilton sponsored by the Bitterroot Climate Action Group, retired fisheries biologist Chris Clancy discussed the scientific evidence concerning climate change. Being a scientist himself, he decided to look to the scientific community for an answer to two simple questions: Is it happening? What is causing it? The answer to both […]
Christopher charged in Stevensville double homicide
Twenty-five-year-old Logan Dallas Christopher remains jailed at the Ravalli County Detention Center for the murder of his mother, 47-year-old Tiffanie Greenslade and the mother of his children, 25-year-old Marisa Wahl. The double homicide occurred on March 10 at the victims’ residences near Stevensville. Christopher is also charged with attempted deliberate homicide for shooting his father, […]
Bitterroot prepares for COVID-19
On Saturday, March 14, Montana finally joined the rest of the nation as the first reports were issued of people testing positive for COVID-19, the coronavirus that is sweeping through the United States at an alarming pace. That it would arrive here was inevitable, according to the scientists at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). […]
Coronavirus outbreak declared state and national emergency
On Friday, President Trump declared the coronavirus outbreak a national emergency. That action will free up close to $42.5 billion in federal funds to use in addressing the crisis. After being exposed to several people who have since tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19, the President has also been tested and gotten a negative report. […]
Resolution to suspend Stevensville council member withdrawn
At the March 12 Stevensville Town Council meeting, the agenda item considering the suspension of Council President Bob Michalson was withdrawn from the record at the request of Council member Dempsey Vick who, along with Council member Jaime Devlin had it placed on the agenda for consideration. Vick said that it was a mistake to […]
Stevi council to consider suspending council president
After sailing on rough waters for a long time, upset by allegations of bullying and harassment on the one hand and corrupt administration practices on the other, the Stevensville Town Council seemed to have hit some calmer waters this year. That may change at the next council meeting. Not only is the suspension of Council […]
FWP seeks comment on plan to expand West Fork area FAS
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking public comment on its proposal to acquire approximately 97 acres of private land along the West Fork of the Bitterroot River in Ravalli County, for creation of the C. Ben White Memorial Fishing Access Site (FAS). The site is located approximately 22 miles downstream of Painted Rocks […]
Burk’s new book tells essential story of Montana’s wild places
What better thing could a bunch of old timers leave for us before taking off to those fabled “happy hunting grounds” than to tell us the story, and maybe show us a few pictures as well, of the most remarkable places they’ve been, the marvelous things they’ve seen, and the deep respect they’ve gained for […]
Hamilton mayor recognized as community asset by Chamber
Hamilton Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf, a recent recipient of the Community Asset award from the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce said he was “pleasantly surprised” at being selected for the honor. “I was really happy about it,” said Farrenkopf, “because it completely validates everything that I do.” Farrenkopf works as the Community Life Director at Sapphire […]
Creating connectivity
The intersection at the heart of any city is of extreme importance for both the city residents and its visitors. It has long been recognized that the most significant intersection in Hamilton, the intersection of Highway 93 and Main Street and Marcus Street is not exactly welcoming, nor aesthetically appealing, and is difficult to […]
Stevi council changes rule for requesting attorney presence
At its February 27 meeting, the Stevensville Town Council decided that the Town Attorney, who has been consistently attending council meetings at Mayor Brandon Dewey’s request, should not be required to attend meetings unless both the council president and the mayor agree that his presence is required. In the past, the attorney’s presence could be […]