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Keeping aquatic weeds at bay
Ravalli County’s Weed District Coordinator Kellianne Morris is keeping her fingers crossed.

Flowers stolen at Victor cemetery
Janet Johnson decorates her son’s grave to correlate with the season.

County eyes tougher code enforcement
From open burning to voluntary zoning districts, Ravalli County is looking to beef up compliance with its civil codes.

Protecting the playground
“And who is my neighbor?” - the lawyer asked Jesus (Luke 10:29)

Annual floating weed pull draws near
Invasive weeds along the Bitterroot River are quaking in their roots as the annual Bitterroot Floating Weed Pull draws near.

Public hearings offer chance to weigh in
Over the next three weeks, Ravalli County residents will have a chance to weigh in on subdivision regulations revisions, impact fees in Corvallis and an update on a transportation plan for the greater Hamilton area.

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Return of the rascal

Thirty-five years ago, Helen Gurtner was Dubernia Bales’ second grade teacher.

“I didn’t like him,” Gurtner says matter of factly. “I really didn’t like him.”
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Local/Regional Sports News

Red Sox beat Bucs in doubleheader
FLORENCE - The Bitterroot Red Sox swept the Bucs Saturday in a Class A Legion doubleheader in Florence.

Blaze beat Spartans 20-19
CORVALLIS - The Bitterroot Blaze improved their record to 6-1 with a come-from-behind 20-19 win over the visiting Treasure Valley Spartans Saturday in Corvallis.

Darby boys, Florence girls take titles
MISSOULA - The Tiger boys beat out a tough Thompson Falls squad for their first Western B divisional title Saturday at Dornblazer in Missoula.
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Local riders win big at Bulls and Barrels

The Ravalli County Fairgrounds played host to Bulls and Barrels Friday and Saturday with local contestants taking home top honors.

Twelve-year-old Paige Luhman won the barrel racing Saturday taking home $420 while Stevensville’s Mariah Morgan came in second with a time of 16.89.
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Business News

Capitol tree gets local ‘support’
The recent journey of a special subalpine fir from the depths of the Bitterroot National Forest to our nation’s capitol inspired a great deal of pride and celebration in the residents of the Bitterroot Valley.

Getting a foot in the door
Jean Williams likes feet.

Grantsdale’s Custom quilter
GRANTSDALE - Longarmed and dangerous.
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Packing up for Peru

As one chapter ends, another begins.

For literature lovers Jean Matthews and Russ Lawrence, the long-time owners of Chapter One Book Store in Hamilton, the newest chapter of their lives will soon unfold in Peru.
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Outdoors News

Headed up the canyon to my home
Some folks say that you can’t have too much of a good thing.

Take a kid fishing - It may change their life
In the fish biologist world, I spend a lot of time talking to people about fish and fishing.

Reaching the peak
For Dylan Cembalski and Toren Johnson, climbing mountains isn’t just about reaching the top.
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Cultural Awakening

BIG HOLE BATTLEFIELD-As the credits scrolled slowly across the black screen, an almost tangible silence held the small room hostage.

An interpretive guide reentered the theater and opened the shades allowing midday sunlight to stream in.
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