Bringing back an ancient, elegant form of small-game hunting by John Dowd For many, hunting requires a rifle, a shotgun, a bow and maybe some ammunition and some arrows if you actually want to … [Read Full Article] about ‘Hunting with a Bitterroot bird’
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Youth assault leads to felony charges
by John Dowd A Stevensville woman is facing felony charges after a 16-year-old boy was allegedly severely beaten during a party. Jessica Kalie McKay is being charged with aggravated assault […]
Back to school 2026: valley districts begin new year with new programs, projects
by John Dowd School is back in session across the Bitterroot Valley, with districts beginning the 2026-27 school year with new programs, facility projects and goals ranging from academic improvement […]
Scarecrow Festival needs your help!
by John Dowd The Stevensville Scarecrow Festival is returning Oct. 2-3 with familiar favorites, new events and an effort to bring more community members into the annual celebration. Annette Wagner […]
Partners awarded business of the year
by John Dowd Partners in Home Care was recently named the Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business of the Year, an honor leaders with the organization say recognizes nearly four […]
New vision for indoor recreation in Bitterroot
by Sarah Glass During smoky summer months and cold winter months in the Bitterroot Valley, youth sports groups and seniors want access to indoor gym space without the drive to […]
Equinox Blues Festival kicks off season of music
by Mike Hudgins As the last few hours of Saturday afternoon faded into evening, the old stage at the Rocky Mountain Grange was heating up. That night, just a little […]
From ranch to statehouse: Stevi student elected Girls State governor
by Mike Hudgins When Adelaide Meyer left Stevensville for Montana Girls State this past summer, she wasn’t going without a plan. Governor was the goal. “I always intended for governor […]
Former mayor says Crews overstepped
by John Dowd Questions about the mayor’s authority over town employees, plans for a new downtown Halloween event and the proposed purchase of a used police vehicle were among the […]
Headstones honor longtime Daly Mansion servants
by John Dowd Maureen Lischka has spent 18 years volunteering in the basement archives of the Daly Mansion, researching the people and stories connected to the prominent Daly family. Recently, […]
Ionic Lodge 38: more than a century of friendship, growth, giving back
by John Dowd For more than a century, the Ionic Lodge No. 38 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons has been a part of life in the Bitterroot Valley, […]
Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on through books in the Valley
by Mike Hudgins On August 25, the world lost Dolly Parton. Her music and personality brought joy to millions, but her legacy reaches far beyond the songs she left behind. […]
Hamilton reports petroleum contamination
by John Dowd The City of Hamilton has self-reported petroleum-related contamination discovered near its public works street maintenance shop after workers uncovered contaminated soil while clearing debris from the property. […]
Hamilton submits letter against Sheep Creek
by John Dowd The Hamilton City Council voted unanimously last week to submit a letter to the U.S. Forest Service opposing the proposed Sheep Creek Rare Earth Exploration Project, citing […]
Stevi loses public works director
by John Dowd The latest Stevensville Town Council meeting saw friction after the town’s former public works director turned in his resignation. Stephen Lassiter was open about his concerns regarding […]
Fair Parade brought back from brink
by John Dowd The Ravalli County Fair Parade nearly disappeared this year after longtime organizers retired and no one stepped forward to take their place. Tiffany Webber, a registered nurse […]