by Nathan Boddy Science Olympiad is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of science education for students K-12th grade. Its mission is, “to host exciting competitive tournaments and […]
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Stevensville airport gets fuel again
by John Dowd On June 11, 2024, the company that services and manages the fuel tank at the Stevensville Airport decided to discontinue service to Stevensville. This meant that for […]
Lingering Board of Health issues approaching resolution?
by Michael Howell The Ravalli County Board of Health makes decisions on a regular basis that can have very significant impacts on people’s lives. Given the complexity of the many […]
Corvallis’s Huls is Coach of the Year, again
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The coaching staff for the Corvallis track & field team has a ritual they do every year. “On the bus ride home from the state […]
Florence’s Marsh named Coach of the Year
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Florence high school golf coach Scott Marsh was named the 2025 Coach of the Year for Class B Girls Golf by the Montana Coaches Association […]
Hamilton’s Lawrence Gatorade Player of the Year
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Hamilton’s Cash Lawrence was awarded the 2024-25 Gatorade Montana Baseball Player of the Year on June 2nd. The award celebrates the nation’s top high school […]
Future of local Job Corps center uncertain
by Nathan Boddy Late last week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a “phased pause” in operations at all 99 contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide. In its press release, […]
RCEDA receives economic development award
by John Dowd Growing businesses and keeping them afloat can be a massive challenge in today’s market. In Montana, it is especially difficult. However, one organization has been working for […]
Retiring Corvallis principal honored
by John Dowd With the school year coming to an end, so too, is the time of Corvallis Primary School Principal Lisa Nagel. After 38 years in education, Nagel will […]
4th graders learn, help on RAL memorial trail
by Nathan Boddy Friday, May 30th marked a fifth annual tradition for Hamilton 4th graders. After snaking their way along the trail adjacent to Big Corral Road, approximately 100 youngsters […]
Stevensville pool gets a makeover
by John Dowd For many in Stevensville, swimming at the town pool is the highlight of the summer. Though the pool has been plagued with challenges and repairs for years, […]
MPAA art show celebrating 20 years
by Victoria Howell The Montana Professional Artists Association (MPAA) is hosting its 20th annual show June 6-8 at the Bitterroot River Inn in Hamilton. The show will feature the fine […]
Local leader brings nonprofit resources to Bitterroot
Jodi Mitchell, executive director of the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to work as a rural ambassador in the Bitterroot Valley for the Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA). […]
Stockman Bank to hold Stevensville grand opening
Stockman Bank invites the public to attend a special grand opening celebration for their Stevensville Bank on June 11. “We are very excited to be a part of downtown Stevensville,” […]
Annual Jean Matthews concert series to launch June 10
The Jean Matthews Tuesday at Twelve series of free summer concerts will commence on Tuesday, June 10, with a concert by Patti Nolan and the Undeniables on the lawn of […]
Bitterroot Health named among Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in nation
Bitterroot Health has been recognized as one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the nation for overall performance. This prestigious honor was awarded by the National Rural […]
Stevi’s Everett going strong after 36 years
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Stevensville head tennis coach Bill Everett was awarded the Class A Boys Tennis Coach of the Year by the Montana Coaches Association. Everett holds the […]
Rep. Bedey talks with local school superintendents, trustees
by Nathan Boddy David Bedey, Republican Representative for House District 86, made himself available to the valley’s school board trustees and superintendents on Wednesday, May 21 at the Victor School […]
Hamilton council updated on housing issues
by Nathan Boddy Members of the Bitterroot Affordable Housing Coalition gave a brief presentation to the Hamilton City Council on Tuesday, May 20. The coalition, which formed in 2016, is […]
Stevi council acts on administrative reports
by John Dowd, Editor Last week the Stevensville Town Council met to discuss several ongoing projects and changes. The first of these revolved around the airport. During the Stevensville Airport […]