FACT SHEET Wildfires & Fire Restrictions August 13, 2012 2:30 PM Contact: Public Affairs Officer: Tod McKay Phone: 406-363-7122 Cell: 406-531-1130 What: Fire restrictions and 12 wildland fires Location: Bitterroot […]
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Judge finds commissioners violated the law in Woodchuck Road decision
Last Wednesday, August 8, District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton issued a judgment in favor of Ravalli County Watchdog, the Bitterroot Star and Bill LaCroix in their claims that the […]
Former road supervisor sues county in federal court
By Michael Howell In an amended complaint filed on August 3, 2012 and served on the County Commission last Wednesday, former County Road Supervisor David Ohnstad has accused the […]
Stevi to get new electrical substation
By Michael Howell Officials from NorthWestern Energy made it clear at last week’s Stevensville Town Council meeting that they were not there to seek permission or approval from the […]
County considers return of 911 dispatch center to Sheriff’s Office control
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners discussed the potential reorganization of the 911 Emergency Dispatch Center last week. The dispatch center was removed from control of the Sheriff’s Office a […]
County budget at a glance
According to preliminary budget figures for Ravalli County, revenues for Fiscal Year 2013 are expected to drop. Budgeted tax revenues have declined from $1,968,670 in FY 2012 to $1,866,882 […]
Ormiston files for county commissioner
Retired Forest Service biologist John Ormiston declared his candidacy on Monday, August 6, as the Democratic candidate for the Ravalli County Board of County Commissioners. He is seeking the […]
Chrandal Creek Fire Update – July 25, 2012
UPDATE: July 25, 2012 7:00 a.m. FIRE NAME: Chrandal Creek DATE OF DETECTION: July 6, 2012 CAUSE: Lightning CURRENT SIZE: 2,300 acres CONTAINMENT: 40% LOCATION: 42 miles […]
Celebrate valley’s heritage at Daly Days
Daly Days is July 27 and 28 in Hamilton. Visit The Daly Mansion as the community celebrates Hamilton’s heritage on Saturday, July 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You […]
Stevi mayor issues pardon for traffic citation
By Michael Howell Stevensville Mayor Gene Mim Mack issued his first pardon serving as executive authority for the Town of Stevensville last week when he pardoned a motorist who had […]
Hamilton run to benefit veterans service center
In 2006, Ravalli County citizens voted overwhelmingly in favor of a one-mill levy to support the Valley Veterans Service Center. As a public charity 501(c)3 non-profit organization, without the mill […]
Local RC&D brings home three national awards
The Bitter Root RC&D brought home three awards from the National Association of RC&D Councils Conference in Madison, Wisconsin. On June 10-13, representatives from three Montana Resource Conservation & […]
Burrows appointed to county board of commissioners
By Michael Howell Jeff Burrows was appointed by the Ravalli County Commissioners on Wednesday, July 11, to fill the commission seat for District 4 following the resignation of former Commissioner […]
Chrandal Creek Fire Update – July 17, 2012
DATE OF DETECTION: July 6, 2012 CAUSE: Lightning CURRENT SIZE: 1,800 acres CONTAINMENT: 15% LOCATION: 42 miles south of Darby, MT (32 air miles) AGENCY: U.S. Forest Service – Bitterroot […]
County natural resource policy being hashed out
By Michael Howell Bitterroot National Forest (BNF) Supervisor Julie King told Ravalli County Commissioners last week that Bitterroot National Forest officials will not be participating in the local attempt at […]
Open Lands Bond money approved for riverfront park
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners approved granting $35,000 from the county’s Open Lands Bond to help fund the placement of a conservation easement on about 22 acres of riverfront […]
Hamilton discusses impact fees
By Michael Howell At the last Committee of the Whole meeting of the Hamilton City Council on July 10, a discussion and presentation concerning proposed transportation impact fees drew a […]
Chrandal Creek fire grows to 1000 acres
This photo of the Chrandal Creek fire burning in the Bitterroot NF in Montana and the Salmon-Challis NF in Idaho was taken yesterday from the air when the fire grew […]
Red Sox sweep A Mavs
The Bitterroot Red Sox came from behind to top the Missoula A Mavs in the first game of a double header last Thursday. After spotting the Mavs nine runs, the […]
Collateral damage
Two eaglets rescued – one survives. The Bitterroot Valley has been lashed by some pretty stiff winds this summer and on Tuesday, June 26, a strong wind blew over a […]