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Hamilton council kicks off new year
by Nathan Boddy The Hamilton City Council kicked off 2025 by hearing a presentation by Ariella Wells, Executive Director of the Bitterroot Early Learning Network (BELN). Wells’ presentation began by […]
Ravalli Street improvement plan moves forward
Submitted by Hamilton Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf Hamilton’s Ravalli Street has been in need of improvements for years, and it is now set for reconstruction. Planning and saving for the project […]
Fish and Wildlife Service proposes update to grizzly bear Endangered Species Act listing, management plan
by Michael Howell The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on a proposed rule clarifying the geographic area where grizzly bears in the lower 48 states are […]
Bitterroot Health CEO joins Montana Hospital Association Board
John Bishop, Chief Executive Officer of Bitterroot Health, has been elected to the Montana Hospital Association (MHA) Board of Trustees. Bishop will serve as Trustee for Region 1, covering Northwestern […]
Ribbon cutting held for Stevensville Hall of Fame Wall
by Scott Sacry The Stevensville Hall of Fame Wall was officially unveiled in a ceremony at the Stevensville High School on Thursday, January 9 before the start of the varsity […]
Early Learning Network to host child care symposium
by John Dowd The Bitterroot Early Learning Network (BELN) is gearing up to host an event tailored to give participants insight on the unique problems the childcare sector is facing. […]
Hamilton man’s massive LEGO project to blow minds
by John Dowd Mike Gibney has been working with LEGOs since he was six years old. For some that know him, it seems like all that 50 years has led […]
County commissioners updated on Rocky Mountain Laboratory
by Michael Howell Dr. Marshall Bloom, Associate Director of Science Management at Rocky Mountain Laboratory (RML) in Hamilton, recently delivered an end of the year update to the Ravalli County […]
County officials sworn in
by Michael Howell Paige Trautwein was sworn in last week as Clerk of District Court once again. She started working in the courthouse in 2001 and was elected Clerk of […]
Book sale planned for Bitterroot Public Library
Quality reads for a great price—that’s the driving idea behind “For the Love of Books” pop-up sale put on by Friends of the Bitterroot Public Library. The one-day event on […]
Preparing for winter weather conditions
by John Dowd With snow finally hitting the valley, a local survival expert offers some things to keep in mind regarding winter safety on the roads. Lee Scharff spent many […]
City of Hamilton 2024 year in review
by Hamilton Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf For the City of Hamilton, 2024 was a productive year with many notable accomplishments. Every City Department made contributions to the city’s success. Here is […]
Community assistance makes big difference for local veteran
by John Dowd For many who return from military service, adjusting to civilian life can be difficult. This is doubly true when they come home wounded. For Jerry Browe, a […]
Sheep Creek Mine update – China embargo spurs interest in Montana as source for REE
by Michael Howell U.S. Critical Materials, the Salt Lake City based company that is proposing to mine Rare Earth Elements (REE) in the headwaters of the West Fork of the […]
Corvallis School District teacher contract approved
by Michael Howell The Corvallis School District approved a contract with the Corvallis teachers union on December 10 following an extended period of negotiations that began last spring. The teachers […]
Workers Alliance aims to support employees
by John Dowd It is often said that business owners take all the risk, when it comes to business. This may be true in the sense that they are invested […]
Local ski patroller gets avalanche safety training grant
The Darren Johnson Avalanche Education Memorial Fund based in Big Sky has announced it is granting nine scholarships totaling $20,400 in 2024 to support ski patrollers seeking to access continuing […]
True North Direct Primary Care puts new face on healthcare
by Nathan Boddy Dr. Johanna Dreiling, who has practiced family medicine in the Bitterroot Valley since 2010, will step into an exciting new world of serving patients in 2025, as […]
Local athletes selected for Shrine Game
by Scott Sacry The rosters for the 78th Annual Montana East-West Shrine Game have been announced and several Bitterroot Valley players were selected. The teams are composed of the “best […]
Stevensville Hall of Fame Ceremony
by Scott Sacry The Stevensville Yellowjacket Hall of Fame is having a ribbon cutting on January 3 to officially open the Stevensville Yellowjacket Hall of Fame Wall. The wall is […]
Santa touches down at Stevensville Airport
by John Dowd Last week, Stevensville second graders gathered at the Stevensville Municipal Airport to watch Santa Claus land in a small aircraft, reportedly bound from the North Pole. According […]
Local warrior gets new wheels
by Nathan Boddy Mariya Moore, the driving force behind the local ‘Wheels For A Warrior’ program, spoke with heartfelt words on Thursday, December 19th as her efforts resulted in another […]
Three Mile Community Center faced with parking lot problem
by Kristin Kruse As you pull into the parking lot of the Three Mile Community Center northeast of Stevensville, you will most likely see people out enjoying Ambrose Creek Park, […]
Dog owners get trap training
by John Dowd Montana is widely considered an outdoorsman’s paradise. For the people that live here, and no matter their occupation, everyone at some point will be getting outside. Ahead […]
Hamilton city council wraps up year
by Nathan Boddy The Hamilton City Council wrapped up its business in a quick meeting on Tuesday, December 17, and put a close to most council business for the year […]