Victor Public Schools and Hellgate Elementary/Intermediate School, in partnership with local and statewide community organizations, is launching a Safe Storage Campaign aimed at preventing youth suicide by increasing education and […]
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Supreme Court: County planning department must reconsider subdivision decision
by Michael Howell Montana Supreme Court Justice James Jeremiah Shea issued an order on January 27, 2026 reversing and remanding for further proceedings Ravalli County District Court Judge Jennifer Lint’s […]
Stevensville to add reserve officer program
by John Dowd The Stevensville Town Council recently voted and unanimously approved the implementation of a reserve officer program for the Stevensville Police Department. Now, the department will be working […]
New lights welcome you to Stevensville
by Victoria Howell Local business owner Jimmy Edwards had a vision for his hometown of Stevensville. He wanted to create a more welcoming entrance to the downtown area. Now, after […]
Stevensville students win state ‘We the People’ competition, headed to nationals
by John Dowd Education puts a heavy precedent on reading skills, math skills and the sciences, but according to one educator, social studies is where it’s at. Wes Wells, the […]
Kids learn about trout, trout fishing
by Michael Howell Many people think of Trout Unlimited simply as a fish and fisheries conservation organization engaged in many environmental restoration projects. However, Trout Unlimited also sponsors some vital […]
Cub Scouts take on the cold of Klondike
by Brett Lewis This weekend was the annual Cub Scouts Klondike Derby event at Fort Missoula. The day started with weather 22 degrees below freezing as youth from kindergarten through […]
Hamilton Players kicks off 30th anniversary season
Hamilton Players proudly launches its 30th anniversary season with two marquee events: its signature biennial gala, All the World’s a Stage, followed by the beloved musical, “My Fair Lady.” All […]
Early Learning Network holds annual event
by John Dowd Last weekend the Bitterroot Early Learning Network (BELN) hosted their second annual Early Insights Screening and Symposium. Ariella Wells, the executive director of the BELN, said the […]
Stevensville students participate in National History Day contest
by John Dowd Last Thursday, the Stevensville School District held its local entry contest for the National History Day (NHD) Contest. The event involves students from across the country, and […]
Winter water release planned for Painted Rocks Reservoir
by Michael Howell As a result of the unusual weather conditions and warm temperatures experienced so far this winter, officials at Painted Rocks Reservoir are planning on an unprecedented wintertime […]
Stevensville tries new water meters
by John Dowd Something that has been a hot topic for the Town of Stevensville for a long time is water, whether it involves water rights or water use. Because […]
Hamilton Community Cinema purchases Roxy Theater
Hamilton Community Cinema (HCC), a community-led nonprofit organization working to restore a movie theater to downtown Hamilton, announced that it is under contract to purchase the historic Roxy Theater building […]
FWP fisheries update for the Bitterroot
by Michael Howell Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks fisheries biologist Jason Lindstrom recently gave Bitterroot Trout Unlimited members an update on the status of the fisheries in the […]
Planning Board recommends approval of major subdivision northeast of Stevensville
by Michael Howell At a meeting on January 7, the Ravalli County Planning Board made a recommendation of approval of the Preliminary Plat for the Sunnyside Orchards Subdivision, a 29-lot […]
Stevi council starts year with only two members
by John Dowd The Stevensville Town Council held its first meeting of the year on January 8, after several big changes. Namely, Jim Crews presided as the new mayor, and […]
Hamilton working on developing ice rink
The Hamilton Downtown Foundation (HDF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening downtown vitality and enhancing quality of life through community-centered initiatives, is excited to share a positive progress update on […]
First baby of 2026 at Bitterroot Health
Loretta Parlet, daughter of Kasey and Zach Parlet, was expected at the end of 2025, but clearly already knows that patience is a virtue—she stayed put long enough to make […]
Explore the ARTS hosts ‘All in the Family’ Art Show
by Sarah Glass Explore the ARTS, a nonprofit located at 701 W Main Street in Hamilton, is an organization whose mission is aptly reflected by its name. Started in 2017 […]
Survival classes offered near Stevensville
by John Dowd “If you’re gonna spend any time outdoors you need this kind of training,” said Lee Scharff. Scharff has spent most of his life outdoors and currently teaches […]



















