This year, Sort Pink of Montana will be celebrating their 10th year of fundraising for Tough Enough to Wear Pink. The event will be held at the Sapphire Arena which […]
News
Subdivisions in north valley facing deer problems
Officials from Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks were in Florence last week at a community meeting sponsored by the Riverview Orchards Landowners Association to address the homeowners’ growing […]
Forest Service seeks comment on installation of fish screen
The Bitterroot National Forest is inviting the public to review and make comments on the East Fork Ditch Fish Screen Project. The project proposes to install a fish screen on […]
Hamilton city council news
All the signs of spring are showing up in Hamilton. The robins are out rebuilding their old nests and the city’s cold-patch crew is out filling potholes. Donny Ramer, Director […]
County seeks FAA approval of airport land purchase agreement
After several weeks of negotiations, the Ravalli County Commissioners have reached a preliminary agreement with Brad Mildenberger to purchase about 120 acres of land adjoining the Ravalli County Airport for […]
Effects of neonicotinoid insecticides on deer studied
Judy Hoy, local wildlife rehabilitator and author of the book, “Changing Faces – The Consequences of Exposure to Gene and Thyroid Disrupting Toxins”, published in 2017, has tried unsuccessfully for […]
Harvey back by popular demand for library benefit
If you are looking to do some socializing and thinking of a fun night out with dinner and music in Stevensville, then you can mark April 13th on your calendar […]
Chronic Wasting Disease program scheduled
RML, FWP to discuss monitoring, management, risks Chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer and elk has been a popular topic nationally in recent months as several states try to balance concerns […]
REC employee wins national recognition with photo
Ravalli Electric Co-op (REC) Communications Specialist, Melissa Greenwood, recently received recognition in the 2019 Spotlight on Excellence Awards program nationally, sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators and the […]
Gravel pit looking to expand
As part of his application process with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to expand his gravel pit located northeast of Stevensville on the Eastside Highway, owner Jake Yoder sent […]
Trooper Palmer regains consciousness, condition stable
Trooper Wade Palmer has regained consciousness after he was shot three times on March 15th, 2019, near Evaro, Montana. His medical status has improved from critical to stable condition and […]
Fundraiser scheduled for family of Trooper Palmer
A community fundraiser for the family of Trooper Wade Palmer will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 11 am to 3 pm in the Super 1 Foods parking […]
Tester calls on Feds to support Montana communities as flooding worsens
Harsh winter weather and flooding have already taken large toll on state’s infrastructure and commerce (U.S. Senate) – To prepare for more dangerous flooding as temperatures rise, U.S. Senator […]
Wild horses and wild stories
There recently was a news article in the Missoulian about the wild horses up Eight Mile, northeast of Stevensville. That got me to thinking about my own family’s connection with […]
Looking at the ‘ripple effects’ in Darby
Back in 2004, a Resource Assessment Team came to Darby as part of a statewide effort led by Montana Economic Developers Association and several state and federal agencies and organizations, […]
Youth Conservation & Education Expo camp counselors honored
Volunteer organizations from all over the valley are gearing up once again for the annual Youth Conservation and Education Expo at the Teller Refuge near Corvallis. It’s a free event […]
Stevi council questions snow removal actions
At its March 14 regular meeting, the Stevensville Town Council declined to pay approximately $26,000 in claims to various local contractors who were hired for snow removal during the recent […]
Wellness classes offered at Sapphire Community Health Clinic
Sapphire Community Health Clinic in Hamilton is offering a series of wellness classes this spring designed to provide some valuable skill sets to anyone of any age in the community […]
Stevensville Schools to run spring bond election
The Stevensville School Board voted unanimously to proceed with bond elections for both the Stevensville High School and Elementary School Districts in May, 2019. If passed, the bonds will address […]
Bitterroot National Forest Travel Plan review delayed
Regional U.S.F.S. officials have announced that their expected response to objections filed over the issue of mountain bike use within the Sapphire and Blue Joint Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) will […]

















