by John Dowd Education puts a heavy precedent on reading skills, math skills and the sciences, but according to one educator, social studies is where it’s at. Wes Wells, the department chair of … [Read Full Article] about Stevensville students win state ‘We the People’ competition, headed to nationals
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Winter water release planned for Painted Rocks Reservoir
by Michael Howell As a result of the unusual weather conditions and warm temperatures experienced so far this winter, officials at Painted Rocks Reservoir are planning on an unprecedented wintertime […]
Stevensville tries new water meters
by John Dowd Something that has been a hot topic for the Town of Stevensville for a long time is water, whether it involves water rights or water use. Because […]
Hamilton Community Cinema purchases Roxy Theater
Hamilton Community Cinema (HCC), a community-led nonprofit organization working to restore a movie theater to downtown Hamilton, announced that it is under contract to purchase the historic Roxy Theater building […]
FWP fisheries update for the Bitterroot
by Michael Howell Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks fisheries biologist Jason Lindstrom recently gave Bitterroot Trout Unlimited members an update on the status of the fisheries in the […]
Planning Board recommends approval of major subdivision northeast of Stevensville
by Michael Howell At a meeting on January 7, the Ravalli County Planning Board made a recommendation of approval of the Preliminary Plat for the Sunnyside Orchards Subdivision, a 29-lot […]
Stevi council starts year with only two members
by John Dowd The Stevensville Town Council held its first meeting of the year on January 8, after several big changes. Namely, Jim Crews presided as the new mayor, and […]
Hamilton working on developing ice rink
The Hamilton Downtown Foundation (HDF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening downtown vitality and enhancing quality of life through community-centered initiatives, is excited to share a positive progress update on […]
First baby of 2026 at Bitterroot Health
Loretta Parlet, daughter of Kasey and Zach Parlet, was expected at the end of 2025, but clearly already knows that patience is a virtue—she stayed put long enough to make […]
Explore the ARTS hosts ‘All in the Family’ Art Show
by Sarah Glass Explore the ARTS, a nonprofit located at 701 W Main Street in Hamilton, is an organization whose mission is aptly reflected by its name. Started in 2017 […]
Survival classes offered near Stevensville
by John Dowd “If you’re gonna spend any time outdoors you need this kind of training,” said Lee Scharff. Scharff has spent most of his life outdoors and currently teaches […]
More Groff family acreage protected near Victor
The Bitter Root Land Trust (BRLT), a nonprofit conservation organization that partners with voluntary private landowners to conserve Bitterroot open lands for future generations, has completed a conservation easement on […]
Stevensville school gets major travel bus upgrade
by Jon Konen In cash-strapped school districts, when a large travel bus with fresh decals appears around town, it is natural for people to ask where that money came from, […]
Beware of poor journalism
by Carol Peterson, Corvallis As we listen or watch the news and social apps, we need to learn to judge fact from opinion. In the 70’s because of poor journalism, […]
County set to dissolve community college district
by Michael Howell On Wednesday, December 31, the Ravalli County Commissioners passed a Resolution of Intent to dissolve the Bitterroot Valley Community College district. Following a local public vote of […]
Stevensville loses one town attorney, two council members
by John Dowd The Town of Stevensville faces some turnover and changes going into the new year. Jim Crews, who won the election for Stevensville mayor against Bob Michalson by […]