by Nathan Boddy During its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 18th, the Hamilton City Council considered and approved a ‘Location Agreement’ with Yellowstone, for filming at both City Hall and […]
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Florence neighborhood on black bear alert
When Roger and Sharon DiBrito heard from their neighbors Tony and Linda Neumayer that they had spotted a black bear with a radio collar in their backyard, it didn’t take […]
Race for county attorney still on
Following a recent ruling by District Court Judge Robert Olson, candidate Joan Mell’s name will appear on the ballot in the upcoming June 7 election ballot for the position of […]
Stevensville Reiki master helps channel good energy
Reiki Master Kathryn Snyder is the owner of Angel’s Landing Energy Healing Center in Stevensville. Snyder was raised in Connecticut and after graduating from college migrated west with her children […]
Stevensville mayor’s salary lowered at his request
At the May 12 meeting of the Stevensville Town Council, the council unanimously approved a $4000 reduction to the mayor’s salary. The reduction, which was requested by Mayor Steve Gibson, […]
DEQ recognizes Hamilton for water quality protection efforts
by Nathan Boddy The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has recognized the City of Hamilton for its efforts to protect water quality. The award was given to the City […]
Nasca chosen as Corvallis Parade Grand Marshal
Edna Nasca will be the Grand Marshal for this year’s Corvallis Memorial Day Parade. Edna and her husband came to the valley 40 years ago. She graduated from high school […]
Sapphire residents enjoy equines, courtesy of Wings
by Nathan Boddy The residents at Sapphire Lutheran Homes enjoyed the visitation of two miniature horses on Wednesday, May 18th, thanks to coordination between Sapphire’s Director of Community Life, Dominic […]
Fate of Bitterroot college still in limbo
The Bitterroot Valley Community College District Board of Trustees is desperate to have a face to face working dialogue with University of Montana officials to discuss the future of the […]
EPA rejects Montana’s new water quality standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) told the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) by letter on May 10 that the agency has determined that the law passed by the Legislature […]
Sapphire Community Health recognized for efforts during Covid
by Nathan Boddy Janet Woodburn, CEO at Sapphire Community Health in Hamilton, says that she is proud that her organization was able to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Beekeepers of the Bitterroot: beekeeping provides sweet payoff
by Nathan Boddy One of this year’s winners at the International Wildlife Film Festival was a production by wildlife film maker, Martin Dohrn, called, “My Garden of 1000 bees.” The […]
County attorney candidate’s eligibility challenged
In a recent press release distributed by Ron Ehli, Treasurer for County Attorney Bill Fulbright’s election campaign, it was announced that a lawsuit had been filed in District Court contesting […]
Three new coffee shops open in Stevensville – each one is unique
by Tiffany Williams For a town that didn’t have any sit-down coffee shops for a time, Stevensville is experiencing an embarrassment of riches with the opening of Trapper Peak Coffee […]
Bike Walk Bitterroot challenge
by Nathan Boddy The cold and rain of winter may finally be releasing its grip on the Bitterroot Valley, which means that many residents are ready to saddle up. But […]