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Candidates comment on Sheep Creek
by John Dowd On May 5, candidates for the 2026 election from both sides of the aisle gathered at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds to speak on their distrust of the […]
Strickland: community, family, respect
by John Dowd Deborah Strickland is a pillar for the local American Legion groups, and is very active in the community as a whole. However, few know her full story, […]
City council hears ‘coal rolling’ complaints
by John Dowd The Hamilton City Council met on May 5 for a regular City Council meeting. The council heard several issues during the public comment period, including traffic concerns […]
Darby community awarded $7,700 in MCF grants
The Darby Town Endowment Fund supports sustainable projects that have a direct benefit to local residents and address important, unmet needs The Montana Community Foundation, Inc. (MCF) is pleased to […]
Historic elk mounts return to fire hall
by John Dowd For many who visit Montana, elk are as good a symbol as any of the Rocky Mountains, just as the bison represent the plains. However, in much […]
Tourism loan saving local businesses
by John Dowd On April 12, the Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce partnered with Glacier Country Montana for a “lunch and learn” event to speak with various businesses on tourism. Efforts […]
Trail addition honors Robert
by John Dowd The Play Like Robert Foundation is at it again, and it has just been approved to build another stretch of trail. The organization, founded by a family […]
Bitterroot Forest Plan lawsuit gets hearing
by Michael Howell U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen heard oral arguments in the federal courthouse in Missoula last Thursday in a case filed by five environmental conservation organizations challenging […]
Sending youth to camp
by John Dowd Montana Matters Youth Outdoor experience and Montana Conservation Elders are at it again, with another free youth event. According to event organizers, this may be the biggest […]
Local chef competes on ‘Top Chef’
by Sarah Glass Few restaurants in the United States earn a Michelin Star rating. It is a distinguishing feature of outstanding culinary achievement. Chef and owner of the Ember and […]
Longstanding septic dispute finally lands in court
by Michael Howell The longstanding dispute, now into its third year, between the Ravalli County Board of Health and Harris Himes concerning septic issues on property owned by his company, […]
Update on S&W mill Superfund site
by Michael Howell The old S&W Sawmill facility in Darby became a State Superfund Site in July 1991 under the Montana Comprehensive Environmental Cleanup and Responsibility Act (CECRA), but investigations […]
School board trustee candidates
Three Schools in Ravalli County will hold school board trustee elections, and ballots were sent out on April 17. Election day is May 5. Hamilton, Florence-Carlton and Victor each have […]
School levies on ballot in three communities
by Victoria Howell School districts in three Bitterroot Valley communities will have levies on the ballot this spring. Mail-in ballots go out to voters on April 17 and are due […]
County confers with Zinke’s Field Rep.
by Michael Howell On Sheep Creek Mine project At the request of the Ravalli County Commissioners, a field representative from U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke’s office paid the commissioners a visit […]