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by Victoria Howell Local business owner Jimmy Edwards had a vision for his hometown of Stevensville. He wanted to create a more welcoming entrance to the downtown area. Now, after […]

by John Dowd Education puts a heavy precedent on reading skills, math skills and the sciences, but according to one educator, social studies is where it’s at. Wes Wells, the […]

by Michael Howell Many people think of Trout Unlimited simply as a fish and fisheries conservation organization engaged in many environmental restoration projects. However, Trout Unlimited also sponsors some vital […]

by Brett Lewis This weekend was the annual Cub Scouts Klondike Derby event at Fort Missoula. The day started with weather 22 degrees below freezing as youth from kindergarten through […]

Hamilton Players proudly launches its 30th anniversary season with two marquee events: its signature biennial gala, All the World’s a Stage, followed by the beloved musical, “My Fair Lady.”  All […]

by John Dowd Last weekend the Bitterroot Early Learning Network (BELN) hosted their second annual Early Insights Screening and Symposium. Ariella Wells, the executive director of the BELN, said the […]

Stevensville – Roger Stevens passed away January 17th, 2026 in Hamilton MT. He was born on June 25th, 1960 in Pontiac Michigan. He served four years in the US Army, […]

by John Dowd Last Thursday, the Stevensville School District held its local entry contest for the National History Day (NHD) Contest. The event involves students from across the country, and […]

by Michael Howell As a result of the unusual weather conditions and warm temperatures experienced so far this winter, officials at Painted Rocks Reservoir are planning on an unprecedented wintertime […]

by John Dowd Something that has been a hot topic for the Town of Stevensville for a long time is water, whether it involves water rights or water use. Because […]

Hamilton Community Cinema (HCC), a community-led nonprofit organization working to restore a movie theater to downtown Hamilton, announced that it is under contract to purchase the historic Roxy Theater building […]

by Michael Howell Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks fisheries biologist Jason Lindstrom recently gave Bitterroot Trout Unlimited members an update on the status of the fisheries in the […]

by Michael Howell At a meeting on January 7, the Ravalli County Planning Board made a recommendation of approval of the Preliminary Plat for the Sunnyside Orchards Subdivision, a 29-lot […]

by John Dowd The Stevensville Town Council held its first meeting of the year on January 8, after several big changes. Namely, Jim Crews presided as the new mayor, and […]

The Hamilton Downtown Foundation (HDF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening downtown vitality and enhancing quality of life through community-centered initiatives, is excited to share a positive progress update on […]

Loretta Parlet, daughter of Kasey and Zach Parlet, was expected at the end of 2025, but clearly already knows that patience is a virtue—she stayed put long enough to make […]

by Sarah Glass Explore the ARTS, a nonprofit located at 701 W Main Street in Hamilton, is an organization whose mission is aptly reflected by its name. Started in 2017 […]

by John Dowd  “If you’re gonna spend any time outdoors you need this kind of training,” said Lee Scharff. Scharff has spent most of his life outdoors and currently teaches […]

The Bitter Root Land Trust (BRLT), a nonprofit conservation organization that partners with voluntary private landowners to conserve Bitterroot open lands for future generations, has completed a conservation easement on […]

by Jon Konen In cash-strapped school districts, when a large travel bus with fresh decals appears around town, it is natural for people to ask where that money came from, […]