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by John Dowd Many who move to Montana will say it was because of the mountains, the hunting or maybe the slower rural pace of life. However, for one insurance […]

Observation Point Fire Darby-Sula Ranger District Bitterroot National Forest Location: Lost Horse Canyon, 10.5 miles south of Hamilton, MT Start Date: 7/24/2025 Cause: Under Investigation  Size: 105 acres Total Personnel: […]

The Bitterroot Water Partnership invites volunteers to clean up the Bitterroot River on Saturday, August 9 in their annual Bitterroot River Clean Up. Volunteers sign up online for a walking […]

Charles (Bud) and Donna Turley of Hamilton recently celebrated their 74th anniversary. They were married on June 30, 1951, in Roseville, Illinois where Bud and his brother Raymond operated a […]

Linda Seed is the current president of the Bitterroot Breastfeeding Coalition, a longtime volunteer organization in the Bitterroot. Each year, according to Seed, the coalition promotes World Breastfeeding Week with […]

by John Dowd The Hard Times Bluegrass Festival is a seasonal favorite for many in the area. For those seeking an old-time country vibe, and a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by […]

by Victoria Howell Sometimes really bad stuff happens and when it does, all you can do is try to learn from the experience and do what you can to prevent […]

by John Dowd About a year ago, Stevensville became home to a new yoga studio. However, according to the owner and yoga instructor, it is a different take that many […]

Hoot-owl restrictions took effect Wednesday, July 16 on the Bitterroot River from Veteran’s Bridge in Hamilton to the confluence with the Clark Fork River.  Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing from 2 […]

by Michael Howell The S&W Sawmill Facility (S&W Facility), located about a half-mile north of Darby, is regulated as a Comprehensive Environmental Cleanup and Responsibility Act (CECRA), or “State Superfund,” […]

In response to the increasing health hazard from wildfire smoke in the Bitterroot Valley, Bitterroot Climate Action Group (BCAG) announces the availability of 56 factory-refurbished Winix c545 HEPA portable room […]

by Kristin Kruse Each year Ravalli County Sheriff Steve Holton recognizes employees from all departments of the Sheriff’s Office in an awards ceremony. This year’s ceremony took place on Saturday, […]

by John Dowd For Stevensville, along with many other Montana towns, water rights have long been a huge issue stagnating responsible and reasonable development, according to Mayor Bob Michalson. However, […]

by John Dowd Since last year, the City Center Motel in downtown Hamilton has done a lot to promote the community and to become a part of it. The owners […]

Election Results After the mail-in election in May, Victor Park Board welcomed two new members, Gina Deschamps serving as Community Liaison and Sheri Jones as Secretary. The returning incumbent Michelle […]

There will be a presentation by author, activist, and engineer James R. Olsen at the Ravalli County Museum on Thursday, July 17, at 6 p.m., on his new book, “COVID […]

by Sarah Glass If all life is a stage, then the stages at the Hamilton Players theater and Stevensville Playhouse are focal points of enrichment and engagement in the Bitterroot […]

by John Dowd Much of the water that flows through the veins of the Bitterroot River comes from Painted Rocks Reservoir. However, according to the Painted Rocks Reservoir dam tender, […]

by Michael Howell Neighboring county residents opposed to the placement of a new cell phone tower on the mountainside west of Hamilton may get the third-party review of the applicant’s […]