Following the recent mass shooting at a school in Florida, a number of schools throughout Montana have received threats of violence and Bitterroot Valley schools were no exception. Threats against […]
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Daines dashes through Bitterroot, pro-wilderness folks frustrated
Senator Steve Daines got a little bit ahead of schedule last week and exited the back door of Al’s Cycle in Hamilton at about 1:15 p.m., the publicized time of […]
Hamilton Urban Renewal District in the works
The City of Hamilton took another step forward on the path to establishment of an Urban Renewal District on the north end of town. State law allows municipalities to form […]
State parks board endorses exploring options for Fort Owen State Park
The Montana State Parks and Recreation Board met last Tuesday, February 20, at Travelers’ Rest State Park in Lolo, and formally endorsed State Parks Regional Manager Chet Crowser’s recommendation that […]
Juvenile in custody following threats at Stevensville school
On Friday, February 23, the Stevensville Police Department learned of a threat made by a student to harm other staff and students at the Stevensville High School. The Ravalli County Sheriff’s […]
Darby school gets another threat
Ravalli County Sheriff Steve Holton said a second social media threat of violence to the Darby School District is under investigation by the Darby Marshal’s Office and Ravalli County Sheriff’s […]
Prepping for the season – Loyal to Local Bitterroot and Community Supported Agriculture
If you are growing or producing food products in the Bitterroot and want to expand your customer base, you might want to contact the Loyal to Local Community Agricultural Cooperative […]
Stevensville mayor forced to resign from volunteer firefighting
At the February 12 meeting of the Stevensville Town Council, Mayor Brandon Dewey agreed to resign from his position as a volunteer firefighter. The meeting got off to a rocky […]
DEQ extends gravel pit permit application reviews
Two controversial applications to mine gravel in the vicinity of Big Creek near Victor Crossing will remain in extended review for another month, according to the Department of Environmental Quality […]
Local author writes book on Lewis & Clark ‘Lost Pass’ route
Book signing for Ted Hall’s new book – “Lost Pass 1805” – to be held March 1st Ted Hall’s new book, Lost Trail 1805 is a detailed “groundtruth based” look […]
Stevensville Bridge Fishing Access Site officially opened
Public access to the Bitterroot River at Stevensville bridge is in place once again for floaters and others according to a recent press release from the Montana Department of Fish […]
Suspect in custody over Darby School threat
Ravalli County Sheriff’s Department has issued the following: February 19, 2018, 3:30 PM Sheriff Steve Holton said an investigation with the Darby Marshal’s Office into alleged social media threats towards the Darby […]
Trap-free group calls attention to collateral damage
Trap Free Montana Public Lands recently released photos of a Great Blue Heron who died after becoming ensnared in a steel-jawed, leg-hold trap that had been placed in a Bitterroot […]
Commissioners stand firm in support of releasing wilderness study areas for managed use
Hundreds turn out to weigh in on issue By Michael Howell At a meeting last week, the Ravalli County Commissioners re-affirmed their position stated in a letter sent to Senator […]
Local fisheries biologists awarded
By Michael Howell Two fisheries biologists in the Bitterroot, Mike Jakober working for the Bitterroot National Forest and Chris Clancy working for Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks, brought […]
Emma’s House children’s advocacy center to move
By Jean Schurman Emma’s House, the Bitterroot Valley’s Children’s Advocacy Center, has gotten too big for its location. Established in 2006, Emma’s House deals with children 18 years and younger […]
Christensen gets prison sentence, out on appeal
By Michael Howell Dr. Chris Christensen, a Florence medical doctor, was sentenced last week to 20 years in state prison with 10 years suspended. He was convicted this past […]
Business is booming at ammunition business
By Michael Howell One of the biggest employers in the Stevensville area these days is an ammunition company located on the highway near Bell Crossing called Armscor Cartridge Inc., […]
Commissioners comment on proposed changes to NEPA rules
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners have responded to a federal request to comment on some proposed rule changes concerning the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Comments were […]
Annual Cowboy Ball this Saturday
Do you have a little cabin fever? Come to the First Interstate Building at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds for the seventh annual Cowboy Ball. What began seven years ago as […]