By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council adopted the final budget for the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year at its August 16 meeting. The final 2016-2017 FY revenues and expenses are […]
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Cooperative poultry processing plant now open in Hamilton
Montana Farmers Union has announced that a partnership with the Montana Poultry Growers Co-op has resulted in a co-op run poultry processing facility near Hamilton at Homestead Organics Farm. Last […]
Roaring Lion Fire update
Press Release from Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office August 17, 2016 – Undersheriff Steve Holton said the Stage One Evacuation Alert and Warning due to the Roaring Lion Fire remains in […]
Fire recovery efforts ramp up
By Michael Howell The Roaring Lion Fire has been effectively constrained from moving onto the valley floor and taking any more structures out, the skies have cleared and for a […]
Barn burns following lightning strike
By Michael Howell On the evening of Tuesday, August 9, a large barn located across the driveway from three homes on Easy Street off of Middle Burnt Fork Road east […]
Candidate’s request for injunction denied
By Michael Howell The application of local attorney Robert Myers, candidate for District Court Judge, to the U.S. Supreme Court for an injunction preventing the enforcement of federal District […]
Health board levies fine for failure to comply
By Michael Howell On Tuesday August 9, the Ravalli County Board of Health finally reached a written compliance agreement with Florence property owners Tim and Elaine Burt after discussions and […]
Sheriff’s Office update on Roaring Lion fire Stage 1 Alert
Friday, August 12 Ravalli County Undersheriff Steve Holton has issued a press release stating that the Stage One Evacuation Alert and Warning for the area west of Hwy 93, from […]
‘One Stop Shop’ opening at Disaster Resource Center in Hamilton
The American Red Cross of Montana, the Salvation Army, MT VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster), state and county agencies, and local community groups are jointly opening a “one-stop shop” […]
‘Hoot Owl’ fishing restrictions lifted on Bitterroot
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks lifted “hoot owl” fishing restrictions on the Bitterroot and Blackfoot River and its tributaries yesterday. The Bitterroot River from Tucker Crossing downstream, as well as […]
Evacuation order lifted on Roaring Lion Fire
As of press time on Monday, the Roaring Lion Fire, burning 5 miles southwest of Hamilton on the Bitterroot National Forest, had burned 8,270 acres and the perimeter was 30% […]
Evacuation order lifted
As of press time on Monday, the Roaring Lion Fire, burning 5 miles southwest of Hamilton on the Bitterroot National Forest, had burned 8,270 acres and the perimeter was 30% […]
Most homes make it, some don’t
By Michael Howell Driving up Roaring Lion Road and Judd Creek Road on a media tour of the area, which was still closed to the general public but open to […]
Red Cross mobilizes quickly on fire response
By Michael Howell Within an hour after receiving a call in her Great Falls office about the Roaring Lion Fire, Diane Wright, Director of the Red Cross in Idaho and […]
Roaring Lion Fire evacuations remain in effect
Undersheriff Steve Holton reports that the evacuation status for the Roaring Lion Fire has not changed since yesterday evening. Holton said that due to the expected weather driven fire danger […]
Bitterroot River closure lifted
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is lifting the Bitterroot River closure, effective immediately, from Wally Crawford Fishing Access Site (FAS) to Angler’s Roost. The river has been closed to […]
Fire danger level raised to Very High
Hamilton, Montana (August 4, 2016) – Fire danger on the Bitterroot National Forest has been raised to “Very High” this morning. This summer, fire crews have responded to 11 human-caused […]
Roaring Lion Fire update
Here is the latest information from inciweb: Roaring Lion Fire Update Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Fire Information: (406) 363-0484 (406) 241-4338 Detected: August 3, 2016 Cause: Under Investigation Current […]
Fire evacuation area expanded
In anticipation of a significant wind event and predicted extreme fire behavior, the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office has expanded the Roaring Lion Fire Stage 2 Evacuation Order to include Wyant Lane […]
Roaring Lion Fire prompts evacuations
By Michael Howell Roaring Lion Fire lived up to its name when it jumped to life on Sunday afternoon and roared across 2,000 acres of forested land in less than […]