A few citizen scientist volunteers were out collecting data along Highway 93 in the Bitterroot last week documenting the number and kinds of animals that could be found killed on […]
Local elections ballots in mail by end of next week
The regular voter registration deadline passed on October 7 for the Municipal General Election. Eligible people can still vote, however, but will need to appear in person at the Election […]
‘Colors of Cancer’ kicks off month of events
October is Colors of Cancer month in the Bitterroot and it began in earnest last Tuesday at the Colors of Cancer “Food Truck” Lunch held in the Emergency Department […]
County sued over wrongful imprisonment
Ravalli County and Ravalli County Deputy Sterling Maus are among three counties and several law enforcement personnel named in a federal lawsuit filed by Paul Jenkins and his children Kenneth […]
Hayes Creek Road gate will be opened for now
The Ravalli County Commissioners held a meeting recently to discuss opening a gate on Hayes Creek Road that landowners in the area had begun locking to exclude the general public […]
Stevi Rocks – Award of Excellence
Last week Stevensville High School Principal Brian Gum handed out the first Stevi Rocks – Award of Excellence to special education teacher Kelby Thomas. Kelby has been the special education […]
It’s here – new Bitterroot Audubon calendar available
The Bitterroot Audubon Society publishes a calendar every year featuring high quality photographs of local birds taken by local photographers. It is the organization’s only fund raiser, so a lot […]
Petition circulating to place community college on ballot
A petition is circulating to place the establishment of a local independent community college in the Bitterroot on the May 2020 ballot. Candy Lubansky, President of the Bitterroot College Advisory […]
Draft decision gives green light to dam repair in wilderness
The Bitterroot National Forest has issued a Draft Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Canyon Lake Dam Access for Repair Project. The decision would authorize the […]
Stevensville council does some tweaking of proposed budget
The Stevensville Town Council made a few changes to Mayor Brandon Dewey’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year at its last meeting. Right out of the gate Councilor Steve […]
Wildfowl Lane not to be ripped up…yet
Some of the residents living along Wildfowl Lane that runs north from Stevensville to the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge are relieved to hear that the road pavement is not […]
County floodplain administrator fired following staff complaints
County Floodplain Administrator Brian Wilkinson was told to turn in his office keys last Friday after the County Commissioners voted unanimously to terminate his employment effective immediately. The decision came […]
Stevi council approves grant for airport improvements
If no significant changes are made to the draft of an airport improvement grant, the mayor will be able to sign off on it and get moving on the project. […]
St. Mary’s Peak Lookout – cultural and economic asset
If you look up at St. Mary’s Peak from the valley floor around Stevensville on a clear day you can see a small cube-shaped dot protruding from the ridgeline at […]
Hamilton council discusses farmers market parking issues
Parking in Hamilton can be a thorny issue and conflicts over residential parking during the Farmer’s Market, which occupies portions of 3rd, 4th and State Streets on weekends in the […]
Stevensville Council addresses lighting district assessments
At a special meeting on Sept. 5, the Stevensville Town Council approved lighting district assessments for Twin Creeks, Creekside and Peterson subdivisions but without the administration’s recommended 3% increase. Mayor […]
Scarecrow Festival scheduled
It’s that time of year again when all the scarecrows come and congregate in Stevensville. This year they will not only be lining the bike path leading into town, they […]
Forest Service meets with objectors to Gold Butterfly project
Not much appeared to get resolved at a meeting between U.S. Forest Service officials and official “Objectors” to the Bitterroot National Forest’s Gold Butterfly Project last week. Time was the […]
Darby celebrates Sacajawea
There’s no question about it. The South Valley Civic Group has put Darby on the map. The town shines like a precious gem on the latest map of the Lewis […]
Truss manufacturing business takes off
Over the last few years a number of businesses have sprung up along the Eastside Highway north of Stevensville. One of the latest is a truss manufacturing business called Quality […]