By Michael Howell At a budget meeting on Tuesday, July 9, the Ravalli County Commissioners decided to eliminate five driver/operator positions and two secretarial positions in the Road Department. […]
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Hamilton to make offer on site for new Justice Center
By Michael Howell The City of Hamilton is looking to purchase some property at the corner of Foxfield and Skeels as the future site of a planned Justice […]
Wildfire update
Afternoon winds, hot temperatures, and single-digit humidity pushed the lightning-caused Gold Pan Fire burning in the remote Frank Church wilderness in Idaho to 200 acres on Sunday. The fire is […]
Commissioners set to slash road department
By Michael Howell Unless something changes before the county budget for FY 2014 is adopted, the Ravalli County Commissioners are going to cut the Road Department to the bone. […]
Bitterroot Resort proposal gets another initial screening
By Michael Howell The development of a ski resort area on the flanks of Carlton Ridge near Lolo Peak is back on the table as the U.S. Forest Service […]
Hamilton adopts tentative budget
By Michael Howell The City of Hamilton is looking at a tentative budget for the coming fiscal year that includes spending $9.8 million with projected revenues set at $8.3 […]
Highway median plan modified after public input
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) conducted an informational meeting to discuss the proposal to cap the median islands on U.S. 93 between Lolo and Hamilton on Wednesday, June […]
Stevi awards $2.3 million contract on Phase III of water project
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Town Council awarded a $2.3 million contract for Phase III of the Town’s Water Project to L.S. Jensen Construction & Ready Mix out of […]
Legacy Ranch subdivision approved
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners unanimously approved the controversial Legacy Ranch subdivision last Tuesday, July 2. The 400-acre parcel located between Porter Hill Road and Dry Gulch […]
River floaters reminded to avoid diversion dams, other hazards
Summer has arrived with a vengeance in the Bitterroot Valley and people are flocking to the river to keep cool. But the river is a dangerous place during high […]
Stevi receives more grant money for water project
By Michael Howell The Town of Stevensville approved a $364,100 increase in Phase III of its Water System Improvement Project. $329,100 will come in the form of a USDA […]
Reed Butte Fire tests local resources
Local residents got a different kind of fireworks show this Fourth of July, when a controlled burn on private land in the Lone Rock area got out of control […]
(Former) North Valley Public Library Director states reasons for resignation
By Michael Howell Last week the Bitterroot Star published a story about the resignation of North Valley Public Library Director Desiree Dramstad. In that story, Library Board Chair Joanne […]
Commissioners accept Title X funding
By Michael Howell Although a vote to accept some end of the year Title X funds failed to pass the first time around with two commissioners absent, with a […]
Hamilton Downtown Association hires new director
The Hamilton Downtown Association (HDA) has hired Russ Lawrence as part time director. Lawrence took the reins at the beginning of June and after one month is already being […]
MDT seeks public comment on Highway 93 medians
By Michael Howell Officials from the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) came to Hamilton last week seeking public comment on a plan to concrete over most of the medians located […]
Grizzly Bear Rendezvous to raise money for bear study
By Michael Howell The Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Foundation is holding its Grizzly Bear Rendezvous 2013 along the shores of Flathead Lake at the home of Jack and […]
Gail L. Nelson
Missoula – In the early evening of June 14, 2013, Gail L. Nelson Sr. passed away at his home, surrounded by his family. He missed his 90th birthday by […]
Renaissance Faire this weekend
The Queen and her Royal Court return! Let it be known across the land that the Big Sky Renaissance Faire will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 28-30 […]
Title X funding rejected, Family Planning Program in jeopardy
By Michael Howell A motion to accept some year-end surplus funds for the Family Planning Program and the renewal of the Nurse Practitioner’s contract for FY 2014 failed to […]