Gov. Steve Bullock made clear that during Phase 1 of his reopening plan there is no expiration date. “The virus is still in Montana and will be with us for […]
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Report: Impacts of COVID-19 on state economy will be large, possibly short-lived
UM News Service Montanans will face a “broad-based recession of greater magnitude than what was experienced in 2008-09” in 2020, according to an analysis of the state economy released […]
Governor announces system to sanitize N95 respirators for health care workers
The Montana National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility will house the Battelle System to clean and disinfect respirators to ensure health care workers stay safe during national shortages of Personal […]
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Chapter One Book Store weathers a pandemic
By Marnie Craig In 1994, a team of book lovers with handcarts and strong backs wheeled bookshelves and boxes of books across Hamilton’s Main Street into the corner storefront on […]
Re-opening has begun
The shelter-in-place directive that was instituted across the state to blunt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Montana expired on Sunday, April 26 for individuals and Monday, April 27 […]
Montana Covid-19 statistical info 4-27-20
As of Monday evening, April 27, there were 449 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Montana. Total number of tests completed – 13,033 Total hospitalizations – 61 Active Hospitalizations – 11 […]
Board of Health agrees to abide by Governor’s reopening plan
The Ravalli County Board of Health last week acknowledged and agreed to abide by Governor Bullock’s recently issued directive implementing the first phase of a phased reopening plan designed to […]
Marcus Daly Hospital Respiratory Services up and running
For Bitterroot valley residents experiencing acute respiratory distress, help is only a phone call away and, if appropriate, a same-day appointment can be made to be examined by a nurse […]
Robert Earl ‘Bob’ Daniels
Billings – Robert Earl Daniels died on April 15, 2020 in Billings, MT, with his family by his side. He was born July 11, 1943 in Missoula, MT. His parents […]
Governor’s statement on 15th COVID-19 death in Montana
April 27, 2020 Governor Steve Bullock today issued the following statement regarding the death of a Montanan due to COVID-19, marking the 15thin the state. “Each loss of life in […]
Ravalli County Incident Management update 4-27-20
April 27, 2020 As of noon today, April 27, 2020, there are no new cases of COVID-19 in Ravalli County. We have had 5 cases. All of the cases have […]
‘Virtual Parent Time’ being offered
Mental Health America of Montana is offering “Virtual Parent Time.” Parents – Family Time! – Virtual Parent Time is a time to talk about all sorts of subjects, kids, toddlers, […]
Community Medical Center to resume elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures
Process to resume procedures will be gradual, taking extra precautions to ensure safety of patients, employees Community Medical Center announced today that it is taking the appropriate steps to safely resume […]
Shakespeare in the Parks to postpone 2020 season
In consideration of the health and safety of its audiences and artists during the coronavirus pandemic, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has announced it will postpone its 2020 season to 2021. Organizers […]
Mental health virtual group discussions
Mental Health America of Montana is hosting virtual Connection Groups for the week of April 27th. Sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GZ2FDPQ The group will be discussing: Wednesday: Self Compassion and Self […]
Assistance available to small businesses
Ravalli County Economic Development Authority (RCEDA) is offering assistance for small businesses dealing with the COVID-19 restrictions. RCEDA has been hearing from many business owners about their challenges dealing with […]
Ravalli County Incident Management update 4-24-20
April 24, 2020 All directives still in place until Sunday As of noon today, April 24, 2020, there are no new cases of COVID-19 in Ravalli County. We have had […]
All gambling establishments now eligible for Paycheck Protection Program loans
The U.S. Treasury Department and Small Business Administration (SBA) have expanded the Paycheck Protection Program to include all gambling establishments. Initially, establishments that received more than one-third of their revenue […]
Montana tourism offers rain check, surveys damage, looks to brighter days
By Johnathan Hettinger, Montana Free Press Even as Gov. Steve Bullock announced April 22 that Montana will begin a phased reopening of its economy, uncertainty remains in the tourism industry, […]





