Bear visits south side of Hamilton, sightings on rise around valley by Nathan Boddy Residents of Hamilton’s south side had a surprising visitor on the northeastern corner of 4th and […]
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Essen to release seventh book – his ‘most controversial’
Author Marty Essen is excited about his new book, “Doctor Refurb,” which will be officially released on September 18 to kick off Banned Books Week. It’s a controversial book, it’s […]
Emma’s House fundraising gala on for 2022
by Nathan Boddy After a two-year hiatus, the renowned Emma’s House Gala will spring back to life on Saturday, September 24th from at 6 p.m. at the Events Center at […]
Stevensville Scarecrow Festival to be packed with fun
The scarecrows are back! The Stevensville Scarecrow Festival begins October 7th, with new events and kids activities this year! Registration is now open for scarecrow contest entries in three categories: […]
Corvallis Civic Club to host meeting on Open Lands Bond Program
Last spring, the Corvallis Civic Club sponsored a well-attended forum for school board candidates. As the Civic Club begins its fall meeting schedule, it will again be hosting a meeting to […]
Darby commemorates passage of Corps of Discovery
by Michael Howell There is a tree on the side of the mountain above Sula that was about 20 years old on September 4, 1805 when a young Shoshone woman […]
‘Apocalypse’ unfolding near Hamilton
by Nathan Boddy Kyle Weingart, creator and director of the upcoming film, “Cuisine de la ‘Pocalypse,” is a very busy man. On a recent afternoon, we bounce around the set […]
Stevensville community center efforts moving forward
The Stevensville Community Center is moving closer to becoming a reality, according to a press release issued by the Stevensville Community Center Committee. Based on the results of a Needs […]
Closures and restrictions lifted on Bitterroot River
September 6, 2022 While air temperatures remain hot, smoky conditions have caused water temperatures to cool down to meet the criteria to lift fishing restrictions and closures on several rivers […]
It’s Fair Week – something for everyone!
According to Fairgrounds Manager Melissa Saville, the Ravalli County Fair is “the best family friendly fair around!” The Ravalli County Fair starts today, Wednesday, August 31 and runs through Saturday, […]
Fiber Into Art by Heidi
by Victoria Howell Art quilter Heidi Zielinski of Stevensville will be featured this fall on PBS’s “Quilting Arts TV.” This is a significant opportunity for a quilter. Zielinski said she […]
Trout Unlimited awarded prestigious grant for Metcalf restoration project
by Michael Howell After ranking number one among all candidates, Bitterroot Trout Unlimited was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from Trout Unlimited’s Embrace a Stream Program. The program is considered […]
FWP Commission changes ‘Hoot Owl’ regulations
by Michael Howell The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission on Thursday, August 25, changed the state’s ‘Hoot Owl’ regulations for streams designated as having high value for native Cutthroat […]
Hamilton Police Department adds full-time Traffic Enforcement Detail
by Nathan Boddy Hamilton Police Chief Steve Snavely knows that people are concerned about traffic safety within the City of Hamilton. The Chief says that both he and Mayor Dominic […]
Hamilton Neurorehabilitation and Balance Center opens
by Nathan Boddy Bitterroot Valley residents in need of specialized rehabilitation can now find it closer to home. The recently opened Hamilton Neurorehabilitation and Balance Center adjacent to Hamilton Physical […]
Stevensville council again tables Park Ave sewer project
At its August 25th meeting, the Stevensville Town Council reconsidered a previously tabled sewer main extension project that was approved by the former council but voted to once again table […]
Big Ditch gets emergency repairs
by Michael Howell The Big Ditch was shut down last Thursday to repair a substantial leak that had developed in the canal bank northeast of Corvallis and south of Stevensville […]
‘The Commod’ serving community for 57 years
by Nathan Boddy The Commodity Center, known as “The Commod,” may sit a bit removed from other retail establishments in Hamilton, but its location at 215 N. 6th Street in […]
Annual river cleanup nets ton of trash
On Saturday, August 13 roughly 100 volunteers helped the Bitter Root Water Forum clean over 100 miles of Bitterroot River, covering the West Fork, Main Stem, and sections of the […]
News from the Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors
In 1988 a group of real estate licensees in the Bitterroot Valley made a bold move to charter the Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors. By taking this step, they were […]



















