By Michael Howell According to local wildlife rehabilitator Judy Hoy, the elk and deer and other ruminants in the Bitterroot Valley have something more to worry about than wolves, […]
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Municipal elections in progress
CITY OF HAMILTON Incumbent council members of the Hamilton City Council Joseph Petrusaitis, Ward 1; Al Mitchell Ward 2; Jenny West Ward 3 and City Judge Michael Reardon are […]
Corvallis brings home two championships
Although it is the runner that crosses the finish line first that gets the glory, it is the runner that guts it out for a personal best time while running […]
Wolves: the hunt is on
By Michael Howell The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday, October 18 denied a request from a few conservation organizations for an emergency injunction to stop the wolf hunts […]
County to craft local wolf policy
The Ravalli County Commissioners have been collecting data from the public for the past month about interaction with wolves and the economic effects on the valley’s economy. On Thursday, […]
Daly Hospital wins quality award
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital has taken home the Commitment to Quality Award for the second year in a row. The Mountain-Pacific quality award recognizes select Montana hospitals for their dedication […]
Nurses ratify contract with Marcus Daly Hospital
Fifty registered nurses at Marcus Daly Hospital in Hamilton have reached a tentative contract agreement with hospital administration. The nurses, represented by Montana Nurses Association (MNA), voted unanimously to […]
Emergency medical marijuana ordinances expire
By Michael Howell The emergency ordinances passed by Hamilton and Stevensville to control the location of medical marijuana dispensaries in the respective municipalities have both expired. But city officials are […]
County adopts noxious weed complaint and compliance policy
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners recently adopted a noxious weed complaint and compliance policy that includes a five-step process designed to initiate a dialogue with any landowner about […]
County looks for new planner
Ravalli County Planner Tristan Riddell put in his last day of work on Friday, October 21 before heading off to work in Cascade County. Riddell’s resignation leaves the county […]
Planning board president resigns
Planning Board President Lee Tickell submitted his resignation last week. Tickell said that the resignation had nothing to do with any dissatisfaction on his part with the volunteer […]
County funds Popham Ranch conservation easement
By Michael Howell Following the recommendation of the Ravalli County Open Lands Board, the County Commissioners approved a grant of $189,300 from the Open Land Bond program as partial funding […]
County considers further allegations of insufficient public notice
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners’ agenda for Friday, October 7, 2011 stated simply: “First Friday – Commissioners meet with constituents.” Hoping to participate, a reporter for the Bitterroot Star […]
File removed from Road Department
By Michael Howell Having heard some rumors about the resolution of a road dispute up Eight Mile Road and Woodchuck involving the developers of the Saddle Hill subdivision, a Bitterroot […]
Stevensville Town Council: Bullying investigation issue put to rest
By Victoria Howell The Stevensville Town Council will not be pursuing an investigation into allegations of bullying. After a lengthy discussion of the issue at the October 11 regular meeting, […]
Sheriff tells commissioners to back off
By Michael Howell Following a meeting with the Ravalli County Commissioners on Monday, October 3, concerning the closure of the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) and the need to provide transportation […]
Petitioners denied a hearing
By Michael Howell Last week Bill LaCroix and Maggie Wright brought a petition with about 500 signatures to the county commissioners supporting a budget alternative that would entail the commissioners […]
Settlement agreement challenged in court
By Michael Howell The Bitterroot Star newspaper and RC Watchdog, a local on-line news organization, have challenged the Ravalli County Commissioners’ settlement agreement with Deputy County Attorney Geoffrey Mahar. The […]
Hamilton superintendent announces retirement
Effective July 1, 2012, Hamilton Superintendent, Duby Santee, will retire from the Hamilton School District. Santee has served the Hamilton School District for 22 years. Santee has been in […]
GSK announces Hamilton jobs grant
The City of Hamilton has received a $240,000 grant from the Big Sky Economic Trust Fund (BSTF) Program to assist GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) with the purchase of equipment and is contingent […]