by Michael Howell The Western Montana Conservation Commission (WMCC) was recently awarded $7 million dollars from the EPA Columbia River Basin Restoration Program to grant to local entities to host […]
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Local bear conflict map in the works
by John Dowd Part of living in Montana is dealing with the local wildlife. In the case of ground squirrels, conflicts may at best be the total uproot of a […]
St. Mary’s Mission resurrects blacksmith shop
by John Dowd Two years ago, the Historic St. Mary’s Mission broke ground on a project reconstructing the blacksmith shop that originally stood attached to the back of the mission. […]
Annual summer concert series scheduled
Sapphire Lutheran Homes will celebrate the summer of 2024 with their free 12th Annual Summer Concert Series and Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. The Summer Concert Series is free and […]
Local chapter of Audubon Society changes its name
by John Dowd The Ravalli County chapter of the National Audubon Society is undergoing some big changes. According to Micki Long, president of the Bitterroot Audubon Society, following a nationwide […]
Hamilton plans removal of dead and dying trees
by Nathan Boddy At their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21st, the Hamilton City Council heard a recommendation by Parks and Urban Forestry Director, Amy Fox, for removal of some […]
County will not accept seasonal groundwater monitoring results this year
by Michael Howell The Ravalli County Board of Health decided last week not to accept seasonal high groundwater data for the coming season. The board has the authority to refuse […]
Darby Xtreme Rodeo this weekend
With 68 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) bareback riders set to converge on the Bitterroot Valley, the field is set for the fifth annual Yellowstone Darby XTREME Bareback (YDXB). The […]
Corvallis wins back-to-back state track championship
by Scott Sacry Corvallis is once again on top of the Class A track world. Both the Corvallis boys and girls teams won the Class A State title in Laurel […]
Corvallis’ Olivia Lewis breaks state record
by Scott Sacry Corvallis’ senior track standout Olivia Lewis finished her high school track career in historic fashion at the Class A State meet in Laurel on May 24-26. And […]
Helmbrecht chosen as Corvallis Parade Grand Marshal
by John Dowd This year’s Corvallis Memorial Day Parade will be the area’s 104th annual event, and one of its greatest honors is to be appointed the Grand Marshal. This […]
Complaints filed over Stevensville political sign incident
by Victoria Howell Two complaints have been filed with the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices, Chris Gallus, following a Stevensville incident involving campaign signs. The complaints are against Stevensville resident […]
Charter schools answer to funding shortages?
by John Dowd After resounding defeats last year, the school districts of Ravalli County decided not to run any levies this year. According to school officials, they decided not to […]
NIH study shows Chronic Wasting Disease unlikely to move from animals to people
by Michael Howell Thanks to the work of scientists at Rocky Mountain Lab in Hamilton, Montana hunters can feel a lot more at ease eating their venison this coming season. […]
Veteran-owned Lockhart’s Custom comes to Stevensville
by Kristin Kruse At the young age of 15, Eric Lockhart, the owner and operator of Lockhart’s Custom, started working in a cabinet shop. Working as more of a helper […]
Hamilton Downtown Association party set for May 23rd
Hamilton Downtown Association (HDA) and Hamilton Downtown Foundation are hosting a Parking Lot Party at the City Center Motel to celebrate the downtown flower basket season. Organizers ask community members […]
Meet the Bitterroot Forest Collaborative
by Michelle Long Standing on a meadow high in the Sapphires, my dog resting nearby, I breathe deeply and smile. The hillside is a carpet of arrowleaf balsamroot. My gaze […]
Responders attend crisis prevention training
by John Dowd Last Friday, twenty-nine members of local mental health organizations, EMT and paramedic services, fire stations, police departments and the county sheriff’s office attended a unique training opportunity. […]
Forest announces wildflower walks
The Bitterroot National Forest is offering two free Botany walks for the public this summer. Join in to admire wildflowers on your local national forest. Bring a snack, water, and […]
Florence Falcons soar to state baseball title
by Scott Sacry The Florence Falcons are the 2024 Baseball State Champions. Florence defeated Hamilton 4-2 in an all-Bitterroot-Valley final to claim the state title on Saturday, May 18th in […]