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by John Dowd For nearly two centuries, the techniques of en plein air (the practice of painting in the outdoors attempting to depict light as it changes) has created astounding […]

UM Bitterroot has announced the launch of several new academic programs leading to certificates and associate degrees available to Ravalli County residents. “It’s not too late to get enrolled and […]

by John Dowd As schools in the valley prepare to ramp up for the year, the last of several board meetings saw the addition of a new middle school sport […]

by John Dowd Since 1966 the Bitterroot Mountettes, an equestrian drill team based in the Bitterroot Valley, has been performing for crowds all over the Northwest. The team performs various […]

by Sean Malcom The Bitterroot Heritage Civic Group (BHCG), a non-profit based in Darby, hosted its first local author book signing event at Sacajawea’s Rest Park in downtown Darby on […]

For over a decade, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1507 has existed without a home. However, on Saturday, Sept. 2, beginning at 12 noon, VFW Post 1507 will celebrate their […]

The Bitterroot National Forest (BNF) has released its draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Bitterroot Front Project and is inviting the public to review and make comments on the proposal. […]

by John Dowd When hearing the buzzing sound of a plane engine overhead, it is easy to feel disconnected from the person flying and the airport the craft flew from. […]

by John Dowd When it comes to expertise in pie making in the Bitterroot, few can dispute the reigning champion. If practice makes perfect, then the closest pies to perfection […]

Hamilton Downtown Association (HDA), in partnership with the City of Hamilton and the Downtown Hamilton Business Improvement District, announces they have received a Montana Main Street grant from the Montana […]

The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed Garden Loosestrife at two different sites in Western Montana. These are the first cases of Garden Loosestrife confirmed in Montana.  Garden loosestrife (Lysimachia […]

Hamilton Downtown Association (HDA) announces the addition of Susan Wetzsteon to the staff. Wetzsteon will join part-time, assisting Executive Director Robin Pruitt with office management, member relationships, program management, volunteer […]

by John Dowd During the last Stevensville town council meeting, Mayor Steve Gibson brought up the idea of donating land at the Lewis and Clark Park to the North Valley […]

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received reports of grizzly bears in different drainages just outside of Missoula over the past few months. Several reports point to a likely grizzly […]

by John Dowd For the second year in a row, the National Night Out event, hosted by the Stevensville Police Department, impressed. Last week, Tuesday night between 5 and 8 […]

by Sean Malcom Stevensville resident, Jim Crews, has found a new sense of freedom with the help of his customized recumbent trike.  Following a work injury resulting in knee surgery […]

by John Dowd Behind schedule, the Stevensville pool quietly opened its doors to find a rush of children ready for the pool season. The pool opened July 12, four weeks […]