by John Dowd The annual Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) chemical pesticide waste disposal event will be coming to Hamilton this year. Part of the state’s Pesticide & Waste Disposal […]
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Broncs batter Bigfork
by Scott Sacry The Hamilton Broncs football team is in a familiar spot – they are the #1 ranked team in the 406mtsports.com Class A power poll. Bryce Carver is […]
Bringing back the music – Regal Ensemble
by John Dowd Covid-19 changed the way everything works and reset expectations and priorities for nearly everyone in the world. A five minute search on the internet will produce article […]
A free community pantry for everyone!
by John Dowd St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, in Hamilton, has spearheaded a free food pantry in Hamilton for nearly a year. The idea is a nationwide concept where there is […]
Fork to Farm bike tour September 17th
Bike Walk Bitterroot’s eighth annual Fork to Farm Bike Tour is happening on Sunday, September 17. Registration closes on Tuesday, September 12. Route map, registration, and ride information can be […]
Mayor, sheriff cold-dunked for charity
by Nathan Boddy Hamilton Mayor, Dominic Farrenkopf must have climbed out of the icy waters of his dunk tank hundreds of times during the Ravalli County Fair. Situated along the […]
Florence, Corvallis, Hamilton football teams dominate
by Scott Sacry Hamilton, Corvallis and Florence football teams all had stellar starts as the 2023 high school football season kicked off. The Corvallis football team is off to an […]
Sweet celebration of life
William A. ‘Bill’ Sweet Darby – A Celebration of Life for William A. “Bill” Sweet will be held on September 9, 1:30pm, at the Darby High School gymnasium. Condolences may […]
Valley invited to ‘Rumble in the Root’!
by Sean Malcom The BitterRodders Car Club will be hosting the annual Rumble in the Root poker run on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The run is open to the public […]
New trauma solutions for Montanans
by John Dowd There is a new orthopedic trauma surgeon at Missoula Bone, Joint and Surgery Center that changes the game for trauma in Montana, including for communities like the […]
Building a Champion legacy
In the back of his mind, Richmond Champion knew there was something wrong. His arms were numb; his fingers tingled. It was likely the signs of a man who’d been […]
Chapter One Bookstore uses grants to make changes
by Nathan Boddy The owners of Chapter One Bookstore in downtown Hamilton are making full use of available grants and their membership with the Hamilton Downtown Association (HDA) in order to make […]
Post 47 donates $1,000 to Salvation Army for shower project
On Monday, August 14th, the American Legion Ravalli Post 47 Commander Deb Strickland, and 1st Vice Commander Larry Keogh presented a check for $1,000 to Fidelis Temukum of the Salvation […]
New ‘Plein Air at the Fair’ combines traditions
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 announces new college programs
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 […]
Stevensville schools add sports but community needs to fund them
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 […]
Family and horses, a winning combination
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 […]
Darby hosts events to benefit Sacajawea’s Rest Park
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 […]
Local VFW post 1507 finds a new home
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 […]
Forest seeks comment on Bitterroot Front Project
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. […]



















