By Michael Howell The Bitterroot Valley Eagle Project is drawing a lot of interest from the local raptors. They are attracted by the dead carcasses that have been placed at […]
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Mill levy for Veterans Service Center to go on the ballot
By Michael Howell At a meeting on January 25, the Ravalli County Commissioners approved placing a 2-mill levy for the Valley Veterans Service Center (VVSC) on the June ballot. Back […]
County to add sanitarian
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners approved a request from Environmental Health Department Director John Palacio to advertise for two new Sanitarians. This will result in a total of […]
Habitat for Humanity – Another house becomes a home
By Michael Howell Last Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Ravalli County hosted an open house celebration at the recently constructed home of the Ballas family in Stevensville. Christopher and Sharayah […]
Hamilton Masonic Lodge honors First Responders
On January 11, Ionic Masonic Lodge #38 began the tradition of a “First Responder” Awards dinner to honor individuals within the community who have been identified by their supervisors or […]
Alpenstuble Bakery – an authentic German bakery in Stevensville
Where owner Silvia Allen combines her helping skills with her culinary skills If you ask Silvia Allen about the story behind her business, Alpenstuble Bakery, located at the Stevensville Junction […]
Chamber of Commerce to honor members at banquet
Not many organizations can claim over a century of service in the Bitterroot. One that can is the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce, which will hold its 112th Annual Awards […]
Judge backtracks, issues new order in Board of Health lawsuit
By Michael Howell In an Opinion and Order issued on January 11, Ravalli County District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton vacates an order he issued last September that directed the […]
Judge rules on ownership of Three Mile Irrigation System
Ravalli County District Court Judge James Haynes decided a long and somewhat bitter dispute last month in favor of the Bitter Root Irrigation District. The District was sued in October […]
Marcus Daly Hospital launches $15 million expansion project
Work has already begun on a $15 million expansion project at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital involving the construction of a brand new set of operating rooms for general surgical services […]
Plans change for Hamilton school, athletic complex
Hamilton School District Superintendent Tom Korst said that the two projects on the drawing board, the renovation and expansion of Daly Elementary School and the construction of a new track […]
Friends of Metcalf Refuge supports Montana Natural History Center
Friends of the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge has donated once again to the Montana Natural History Center (MNHC). The $10,000 check recently turned over to the MNHC will further […]
Grief and how to handle it
Just as grief itself can manifest in so many different ways, so too does the therapy, the counseling, and the support. A new form of bereavement support in a group […]
Thanks, President Trump
President Trump’s efforts to increase industry, lower our taxes, reduce regulations and rebuild our defenses are worthy of praise. Locally, it is great to see the coal cars gone […]
County moving forward on airport land acquisition
The Ravalli County Commissioners voted on December 27, 2017 to move forward with the process of obtaining an appraisal for purposes of establishing the fair market value of the properties […]
Plan in the works to restore fishing access at Stevi bridge
According to Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 2 Supervisor Randy Arnold, serious talks have been initiated with Myla Yahraus, the new owner of Fort Owen Ranch, that […]
Trexlers to be honored by Bitterroot Stockgrowers
Longtime Bitterroot Valley ranchers and agriculture boosters Cliff and Jane Trexler will be honored by the Bitterroot Stockgrowers at the group’s annual banquet on Saturday, January 13 in Hamilton. From […]
Stamey appeals case ruling
Former Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey has filed an appeal of the Federal District Court order issued in December dismissing her case filed against sitting and former county commissioners, other […]
New leadership in municipalities
Three new mayors were sworn in and have begun serving in Hamilton, Stevensville and Darby. Dominic Farrenkopf took the oath of office as Mayor of Hamilton a bit early, actually […]
Local cowgirl vying for Miss Teen Rodeo Montana
Dakoda Hankinson of Stevensville will be competing for Miss Teen Rodeo Montana beginning January 10 in Great Falls at the Montana Pro Rodeo Finals. Hankinson is the 17-year-old daughter of […]