By Michael Howell A couple of objectors to the Bitterroot National Forest’s proposed Westside Collaborative Vegetation Management Project (Westside Project) have filed suit in federal district court in Missoula to […]
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Veterans Park in Stevensville gets a mural
By Michael Howell Thanks to a few organizations and a whole bunch of people, Veterans Park on Main Street in Stevensville is now graced with a large and creative […]
Stevi mayor clashes with staff over proposed policy changes
By Michael Howell Stevensville Mayor Jim Crews held a staff meeting at Town Hall last week to present some proposed personnel policy changes and get feedback from the town’s employees. […]
Stevi Cafe owner attends governor’s business symposium
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Main Street Association’s economic development committee decided this year to provide a grant for a local business owner to attend the Innovate Montana Symposium in […]
Judicial candidate, wife sue former nanny over letter
By Michael Howell Robert Myers, candidate for District Court Judge, and his wife Jennifer Feighner, filed suit on July 5, 2016 in California Superior Court, San Diego County, against a […]
Professional misconduct charges filed against Myers
By Michael Howell Charges of professional misconduct were filed on July 15, 2016 before the Commission on Practice of the Supreme Court of Montana against Ravalli County judicial candidate Robert […]
Lt. Governor checks out economic progress in Bitterroot
By Michael Howell and Jean Schurman Lt. Governor Mike Cooney was in the Bitterroot Valley last Thursday for a tour of a couple of the businesses and one of the […]
Lewis & Clark Descent Trail to get improvements, markers
By Michael Howell It’s been a long time since Lewis and Clark descended from the mountain ridges into the Bitterroot Valley. But very soon, according to Darby District Ranger Eric […]
Irrigators, anglers on edge over low water situation
By Michael Howell One undeniable fact that has Bitterroot River irrigators and anglers on edge right now is that the river is flowing at one third its average volume for […]
Bitterroot Trail bustling on bicycle celebration day
By Michael Howell Stevensville was prepped and ready for the Montana Bicycle Celebration last Saturday, complete with a brand new Bike Camp at the Stevensville Hotel, and a “Bike and […]
Stevi airport project could have design change
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Town Council is planning on some last minute design changes to the runway reconstruction project at the Stevensville airport. The council went ahead and approved […]
Bitterroot Trail to officially open
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration of the completion of the final segment of the Bitterroot Trail, the 50-mile bicycle path that stretches from Missoula to Hamilton alongside Hwy 93, will […]
New bicycle camp to open at Stevensville Hotel
By Michael Howell The owners of the Stevensville Hotel, Gene Mim Mack and Robbie Springs, are putting in a bicycle camping facility on the hotel grounds, behind their historic building […]
Westside forest management project approved
By Michael Howell Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King has signed a Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact (DN/FONSI) for the Westside Collaborative Vegetation Management Project. The decision […]
Key issues identified for Stevensville growth policy update
By Michael Howell The Town of Stevensville is updating its growth policy and several residents showed up to participate in the process at a meeting last week hosted by John […]
Wildlife managers from around the world visit the Bitterroot
By Michael Howell Twenty-six land and wildlife managers from 16 different countries visited the Bitterroot Valley last week as part of the 2016 International Seminar on Protected Area Management. The […]
Historic fire bell preserved through Eagle Scout project
Michael Zielinski of Troop 1115 recently completed his Eagle Scout project for the Stevensville Historical Museum. Finishing the project was his last requirement for the Boy Scout Eagle Rank. While […]
Corvallis FFA sponsors livestock jackpot
By Jean Schurman The weather looked like the end of August on Sunday, and so did the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. Hogs, goats, sheep and beef cattle were in the barns […]
Cal Ruark, Darby’s ringleader
By Jean Schurman Although he probably wouldn’t be totally comfortable with the label of ringleader, Cal Ruark is a man who gets things done. When he decides upon a course […]
Initial ruling made in judicial candidate’s case over ad
By Michael Howell U.S. District Court Judge Donald Molloy has issued an initial ruling in attorney Robert Myers’ case against Shaun Thompson in his official capacity as Chief Disciplinary Counsel […]