Ravalli County, MT

Following a recent ruling by District Court Judge Robert Olson, candidate Joan Mell’s name will appear on the ballot in the upcoming June 7 election ballot for the position of Ravalli County Attorney, but her eligibility to serve will not be decided until after the election. In an order...

Some of the Memorial Day weekend tips from the Bitterroot National Forest are different this year. The traditional opening kickoff of summer camping comes with it some incredibly sharp weather changes, as spring and winter seasons seem to still be fighting for dominance. The temperatures are starting to warm during...

Montana's 911 Dispatcher of the Year is Amy Cianflone of Hamilton. She was one of an honored group of emergency medical services providers recognized at an awards ceremony at the Helena Capitol Rotunda this week. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has proclaimed May 15-21 as Emergency Medical Services Week. The Montana...

It was disconcerting to see that the BVCC Levy was defeated by Ravalli County voters on May 5th. For a $400,000 home in the Bitterroot Valley, that would be two good bottles of wine in one year, or the current price of a one time fill up of a tank of gasoline for a year or the price of a one time good dinner for two at a restaurant for a year.

Isn’t it great to be heard as a voter in our American democracy? The community college was not supported by 21.5% voters and supported by 15.2% of county voters. 63.3% of eligible voters in Ravalli county did not invest in a stamp or ink to vote their ballots.May we suggest you invest in the price of a stamp and a little ink in the future?

At a regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, held on May 10, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., the following resolution was introduced:. WHEREAS, the trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, have made a determination that as a result...

WHEREAS, a trustee election was held for Stevensville School District No. 2, Ravalli County on May 3, 2022, at which the following person was considered for election to the Stevensville School District No. 2, Ravalli County:. WHEREAS, the canvass of the votes established the following:. Candidate: Number of Votes:. Billy...

I began serving as county commissioner on January 1, 2021, and needless to say was a bit nervous beginning the new job. In those early days and weeks of drinking from the firehose, learning the processes, procedures, people, and endless ACRONYMS, Commissioners Burrows and Chilcott were patient and supportive as I learned about and got to know my fellow commissioners.