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Hyett named Hamilton Police Officer of the Year

February 3, 2026 By Editor

by John Dowd Every year, the Hamilton Police Department selects an officer that has gone above and beyond the call for service, and has shown that they can be both an excellent officer in the field … [Read Full Article] about Hyett named Hamilton Police Officer of the Year

Stevensville charter school approved

February 3, 2026 By Editor

On January 16, the Montana Board of Public Education voted to approve the development of two new public charter schools in the state, one in Livingston and one in Stevensville. The Stevensville Health … [Read Full Article] about Stevensville charter school approved

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Dementia Friendly Bitterroot launches  

Victor school launches campaign to help prevent youth suicide

Supreme Court: County planning department must reconsider subdivision decision

Stevensville to add reserve officer program

New lights welcome you to Stevensville

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

Kids learn about trout, trout fishing

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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 1 Comment

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 […]

Planning Board recommends approval of major subdivision northeast of Stevensville

January 13, 2026 By Editor 6 Comments

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

January 13, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

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

January 13, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

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

January 13, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

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

January 13, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

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