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New grizzly bear exhibit at museum

Corvallis wins ‘Battle of the Root’ 2026

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Public asked to weigh in on Big Corral Park improvement plans

February 11, 2026 By Editor

by Michael Howell The public is being asked to provide input on their wishes for developing Big Corral Park in Hamilton. The Ravalli County Park Board is in the process of creating a Master Plan … [Read Full Article] about Public asked to weigh in on Big Corral Park improvement plans

Stevensville students meet with ditch association to promote new bridge to athletic fields

February 11, 2026 By Editor

by John Dowd Last week Stevensville High School students met with the Supply Ditch Association to discuss the waterway that flows between the school and the school’s sports fields.  The … [Read Full Article] about Stevensville students meet with ditch association to promote new bridge to athletic fields

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Kowal files for county commissioner seat

Hamilton talks projects 2025-2026

Lawsuit filed over repeal of numeric water quality standards

Hyett named Hamilton Police Officer of the Year

Stevensville charter school approved

Dementia Friendly Bitterroot launches  

Victor school launches campaign to help prevent youth suicide

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Dementia Friendly Bitterroot launches  

February 3, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

New effort to help people live better with memory loss In the Bitterroot, an estimated 3,500 people age 65+ are living with memory loss or dementia. Most are undiagnosed, and many […]

Victor school launches campaign to help prevent youth suicide

February 3, 2026 By Editor 1 Comment

Victor Public Schools and Hellgate Elementary/Intermediate School, in partnership with local and statewide community organizations, is launching a Safe Storage Campaign aimed at preventing youth suicide by increasing education and […]

Supreme Court: County planning department must reconsider subdivision decision

February 3, 2026 By Michael Howell 3 Comments

by Michael Howell Montana Supreme Court Justice James Jeremiah Shea issued an order on January 27, 2026 reversing and remanding for further proceedings Ravalli County District Court Judge Jennifer Lint’s […]

Stevensville to add reserve officer program

February 3, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

by John Dowd The Stevensville Town Council recently voted and unanimously approved the implementation of a reserve officer program for the Stevensville Police Department. Now, the department will be working […]

New lights welcome you to Stevensville

January 27, 2026 By Editor 1 Comment

by Victoria Howell Local business owner Jimmy Edwards had a vision for his hometown of Stevensville. He wanted to create a more welcoming entrance to the downtown area. Now, after […]

Stevensville students win state ‘We the People’ competition, headed to nationals

January 27, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Kids learn about trout, trout fishing

January 27, 2026 By Michael Howell Leave a Comment

by Michael Howell Many people think of Trout Unlimited simply as a fish and fisheries conservation organization engaged in many environmental restoration projects. However, Trout Unlimited also sponsors some vital […]

Cub Scouts take on the cold of Klondike

January 27, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

by Brett Lewis This weekend was the annual Cub Scouts Klondike Derby event at Fort Missoula. The day started with weather 22 degrees below freezing as youth from kindergarten through […]

Hamilton Players kicks off 30th anniversary season

January 27, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

Hamilton Players proudly launches its 30th anniversary season with two marquee events: its signature biennial gala, All the World’s a Stage, followed by the beloved musical, “My Fair Lady.”  All […]

Early Learning Network holds annual event

January 27, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

by John Dowd Last weekend the Bitterroot Early Learning Network (BELN) hosted their second annual Early Insights Screening and Symposium. Ariella Wells, the executive director of the BELN, said the […]

Stevensville students participate in National History Day contest

January 20, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

by John Dowd Last Thursday, the Stevensville School District held its local entry contest for the National History Day (NHD) Contest. The event involves students from across the country, and […]

Winter water release planned for Painted Rocks Reservoir

January 20, 2026 By Michael Howell 2 Comments

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

January 20, 2026 By Editor 5 Comments

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

January 20, 2026 By Editor 1 Comment

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

January 20, 2026 By Michael Howell Leave a Comment

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 […]

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