by Micah Drew and Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan The former Republican state Senate president denied Friday any wrongdoing in connection with a $170,000 no-bid contract he signed in his final […]
Florence outdoor ice rink – a hidden gem
by Kristin Kruse In the heart of the unincorporated town of Florence, there is a hidden treasure that people may not be aware of. The Florence Outdoor Ice Rink was […]
Tin Cup Creek a restoration success story
by Michael Howell There was a time when Tin Cup Creek would run dry in late summer. That time has passed. Thanks to a cooperative agreement between the Tin Cup […]
Accurately analyzing the local real estate market
by Nathan Boddy Darwin Ernst wears many hats: city councilor representing Ward 3 in Hamilton, chair of the city’s Board of Adjustments, chair of the county tax appeal board, chair […]
Hamilton, Corvallis tripleheader honors Robert
by Scott Sacry The boys and girls varsity basketball and wrestling teams from Hamilton hosted Corvallis on Thursday, January 16 in a “tripleheader.” This has become an annual event for […]
Basketball in the Bitterroot
by Scott Sacry Darby 54, Anaconda 56 On Tuesday, January 14, the Darby boys hosted Anaconda. Darby led 35-27 going into the 4th quarter, then the Copperheads made a comeback […]
Stevi’s Vernon named to Dawson CC Hall of Fame
Tawnya Vernon, a Stevensville native, has been selected for the Dawson Community College Hall of Fame. Vernon will be formally inducted during the school’s Hall of Fame Banquet on January […]
Bitterroot Valley Wrestling
by Scott Sacry Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic On Friday, January 17 and Saturday, January 18, Missoula Sentinel hosted the annual Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic. There were teams from […]
Jack Wigen
Hamilton – Jack Wigen, 82, storyteller extraordinaire, jack of all trades, and an honest, kind, gentle, and funny man, went peacefully to be with his God on Thursday, Jan 2nd, […]
Agnes May Tracy
Stevensville – Agnes May Tracy passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born Agnes May VanAusdle on January 17, 1931, to Mable and […]
Corvallis Sewer – Hearing on Fee Increase
PUBLIC NOTICE Corvallis County Sewer District The Board of Directors of the Corvallis County Sewer District will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 5:30 pm for the purpose of taking […]
Call for Bids – Aggregate Materials
INVITATION TO BID AGGREGATE MATERIALS The Ravalli County Board of County Commissioners is now accepting proposals for the delivery of 2025 through 2026 AGGREGATE MATERIALS SUPPLY. Sealed proposals will be received by the […]
Floodplain Application – FA-24-18
OG-25-01-008 Legal Notice The Ravalli County Planning Department is inviting public comment on floodplain application FA-24-14 for work proposed within the FEMA regulated floodplain of the Bitterroot River. The applicant is […]
Help along the grief journey
by Victoria Howell The loss of a loved one is perhaps the most devastating event that anyone will ever experience. The journey through grief is always difficult, both individually and […]
Whittecar shooting range seeking funding for improvements
by John Dowd The Whittecar Rifle and Pistol Range, on Blodgett View Drive just west of Hamilton, is in trouble. According to club members that manage and operate the range, […]
Hamilton council kicks off new year
by Nathan Boddy The Hamilton City Council kicked off 2025 by hearing a presentation by Ariella Wells, Executive Director of the Bitterroot Early Learning Network (BELN). Wells’ presentation began by […]
Ravalli Street improvement plan moves forward
Submitted by Hamilton Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf Hamilton’s Ravalli Street has been in need of improvements for years, and it is now set for reconstruction. Planning and saving for the project […]
Fish and Wildlife Service proposes update to grizzly bear Endangered Species Act listing, management plan
by Michael Howell The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on a proposed rule clarifying the geographic area where grizzly bears in the lower 48 states are […]
Bitterroot Health CEO joins Montana Hospital Association Board
John Bishop, Chief Executive Officer of Bitterroot Health, has been elected to the Montana Hospital Association (MHA) Board of Trustees. Bishop will serve as Trustee for Region 1, covering Northwestern […]
Florence basketball defeats Stevi, Corvallis
by Scott Sacry Florence basketball is off to a strong start to the 2024-2025 season. The Florence girls have won six straight games and have a 7-1 record. The Falcons […]