by John Dowd More than 400 farmers, researchers and community members gathered at Montana State University’s (MSU) Western Agricultural Research Center (WARC) last week for the center’s annual Field Day, […]
Bitterroot couple helps restore sight in Guatemala
by Mike Hudgins Spread across the coffee table in Joe and Diana Kupko’s Victor home during a July interview were decades of photographs, handwritten journals, blueprints and newspaper clippings. Together […]
Werner Henry Wolf
Werner Henry Wolf, 85, of Hamilton, passed away on July 26, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1940, in Nürnberg, Germany, to Heinrich and Greta Wolf. Werner grew up […]
Mary Ann Landy Waymire
In keeping with her independent spirit, Mary Ann Landy Waymire departed from this world on July 4th, 2026 at Hope Hospice Center in Missoula, Montana, surrounded by love and fond […]
Red Sox end season at state
by Scott Sacry The Bitterroot Red Sox 2026 Legion baseball season came to an end last week at the 2026 Montana/Alberta Class A State tournament. The tournament was held in […]
Stevensville tennis courts getting much-needed facelift
by Scott Sacry The Stevensville High School tennis courts are getting a makeover this summer thanks to the fundraising efforts of the S.T.A.R.S. (Supporting The Arts, Recreation, and Sports) Foundation, […]
DEQ disputes U.S. Critical Minerals
by John Dowd Last week U.S. Critical Materials (USCM) asked the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to exempt its proposed Sheep Creek Mine from the Montana Metal Mine Reclamation […]
Quantum Climbing coming to Stevi
by John Dowd A new indoor climbing gym focused on beginners, families and the growing popularity of bouldering is expected to open in Stevensville this fall. Quantum Climbing, owned by […]
Red Sox win districts, advance to state
by Scott Sacry The Bitterroot Red Sox won the 2026 Class A West District Tournament held in Hamilton from Thursday, July 23, through Sunday, July 26. The Red Sox defeated […]
Help wanted – Special Education Paraeducator
Bitterroot Valley Education Cooperative Bitterroot Valley Education Cooperative is looking for a Special Education Paraeducator for our preschool located in Stevensville, MT. Successful applicants must demonstrate the ability to support […]
Ravalli Co. BOH – variance request, Bergerson
Legal Notice The Ravalli County Board of Health (BOH) will conduct a Public Meeting to receive public comment on a variance requested by Brian C. Bergerson for the Property at […]
Name change – Miller
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF Jana Miller: Jana Miller, Petitioner. Cause No.: DV-2026-297 Dept No.: 1 NOTICE OF HEARING ON […]
Town of Stevi – public comment on budget, wages, salaries
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, PRELIMINARY BUDGET, WAGES & SALARIES FOR THE FY26-27 AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR FY25-26. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 @ 6:30PM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the Town […]
Notice to creditors – MaClean
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT M. MACLEAN, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-2026-85 Dept. No.: 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY […]
Lydia Bea Gomes
Stevensville – The family of Lydia Bea Gomes, 72, announce her passing on June 23, 2026 at home surrounded by family after a 7 month battle with ovarian cancer. Lydia […]
Eugene and Shirley Hinrich
Eugene Hinrich Eugene (Gene) Hinrich passed away on July 4th, 2026, peacefully in his sleep at the age of 81 after receiving a lung cancer diagnosis a year prior. Gene […]
James Phillip Farley
HAMILTON – James Phillip Farley passed away peacefully at his home in Hamilton, Montana, on July 15 at the age of 79. He was born on March 18, 1947, in […]
Zero to Five Montana wraps up policy roadshow
by John Dowd Community members, child care providers, educators, business leaders and lawmakers gathered Thursday at the Ravalli County Museum as nonprofit Zero to Five Montana concluded an 11-stop statewide […]
BREWFEST: craft beer, live music, a community atmosphere
by Mike Hudgins For more than 30 years, the Bitterroot Brewfest has brought craft beer lovers together each summer, but organizers say the event has grown into something much bigger […]
Bitterrodders bound for July 25
by Mike Hudgins For many people, a classic car evokes a memory: the first car they ever drove, the old truck their grandfather taught them to drive a stick in, […]