By Russ Lawrence Land managers from 16 countries made a stop in the Bitterroot Valley on Wednesday, July 15, to learn how voluntary conservation easements are enhancing a community’s values. […]
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Bitterroot original – Big Sky Mudflaps celebrate 40 years
By Russ Lawrence The Big Sky Mudflaps, one of Montana’s best-known musical ensembles, will celebrate their fortieth anniversary of music-making with a pair of concerts in their erstwhile hometown, on […]
County pursues TEDD in airport area
By Michael Howell Ravalli County is doggedly pursuing the establishment of a Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) in and around the Ravalli County Airport. A draft resolution has been prepared […]
Open house planned for Westside Collaborative Project
The Bitterroot National Forest is inviting the public to an open house tonight to discuss and solicit input on the Westside Collaborative Vegetation Management Project located in the Bitterroot Mountains […]
County adopts preliminary budget
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners have adopted a preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2016 with general fund expenditures projected at $4,878.686; a total aggregate levy of $15,391,671; and a […]
Money pours in, helpers still needed, for playground build
By Michael Howell The thermometer tracking the fundraising efforts for the construction of Bear Mountain Playground at Lewis and Clark Park in Stevensville has been steadily climbing. According to organizer […]
Additional correction
In the July 8 story on objections to the BNF Travel Plan, it was incorrectly reported that “They complained explicitly about the archery season and suggested that it be closed […]
Correction
In the July 8, 2015 front page article “FS Hears from Travel Plan Objectors,” the fifth paragraph discusses an objection from the Montana Back Country Horsemen. This is incorrect. It […]
Stevi bike camp proposal moves to private property
By Michael Howell Despite the fact that the Stevensville Town Council approved the location of a proposed bicycle camp in Lewis and Clark Park at its June 25 meeting, in […]
Moore takes over at Stevi schools
By Michael Howell The new Superintendent at the Stevensville School District, Bob Moore, must know a little bit about being a school administrator after serving for 22 years as high […]
Hamilton adopts preliminary budget
By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council adopted a preliminary budget for the coming fiscal year 2015-2016 that mirrors last year, according to City Finance Officer Craig Shepherd. The budget […]
Clean Water Act rule change finalized
By Michael Howell The proposed federal rule change for determining what waters are considered Waters of the U.S. under the Clean Water Act has reached final form and is about […]
Forest Service hears from Travel Plan objectors
By Michael Howell Dave Schmid, who has been serving up until recently as Acting Regional Forester for the Northern Region, and Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King met with 15 […]
‘Hoot Owl’ fishing restrictions in effect
By Michael Howell Low water flows in the river combined with extremely high water temperatures for the season have led the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks to place […]
Fires in Bitterroot out or under control, so far
By Michael Howell High temperatures and drought conditions not generally seen until August have driven the fire danger on the Bitterroot National Forest steadily upward. It’s been so hot and […]
Habitat for Humanity hits zoning snag
By Michael Howell Habitat for Humanity’s plan to build four new homes in Hamilton hit a road block last week on Tuesday, June 30, when the Hamilton Zoning Board of […]
Uncommon project gives new life to an old space
By Jean Schurman The O’Hara House at 111 South 4th has been the home of Sam’s Spade Garden Tools and Wares for the last eight years and while proprietress Samantha […]
First legal same-sex marriage performed in Stevensville
By Michael Howell Just two days prior to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that makes it illegal for states to ban same-sex marriages, a Stevensville couple took advantage of […]
Forest officials won’t consider county’s objection to Travel Plan
By Michael Howell Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King hand delivered a letter to the County Commissioners last week confirming that the County cannot legally object to the adoption of […]
Stevi council supports bicycle camp in town park
By Michael Howell Stevensville Mayor Gene Mim Mack broke a tie vote last week to approve the location of a proposed bicycle camp at Lewis and Clark Park. Not only […]