Sapphire Lutheran Homes is once again hosting the Valentine’s Day Double Date Dinner. It will be an evening of fine dining, and famous duet love songs performed by professional musicians, […]
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Local kite-skier journeys across Greenland
by Nathan Boddy Jesse Crocker may have experienced mild flashbacks during the cold temperatures this week, recalling the 1200 mile ski trip he made across a vast section of Greenland […]
Search and rescue expert to give survival skills course
by John Dowd Wilderness survival is an important skill, especially when one wants to spend a lot of time in the woods. According to Statista, hundreds of thousands of people […]
What to do with all the poop – county considers septage disposal
by Michael Howell There seems to be no question that after decades of population growth and development, mostly in the rural areas of the valley, Ravalli County is facing a […]
Hamilton Downtown Association reports to community
by John Dowd Presenting their first ever report to the community last Thursday at Hamilton City Hall, the Hamilton Downtown Association (HDA) was surprised to get a much higher attendance […]
Montana braces for sub-zero shift, vigilance urged amidst potential ice jam flooding
Despite the initial warmth experienced earlier this winter, Montana is now grappling with a prolonged period of sub-zero temperatures and arctic cold fronts. This abrupt shift serves as a timely […]
Pantry Partners manager is AARP Volunteer of Year
by John Dowd Last year, in August, members of Pantry Partners in Stevensville submitted a form nominating the organization manager, Dawn Richard, for the AARP Andrus Volunteer of the Year […]
Sapphire Heights subdivision again considered
by Nathan Boddy On Wednesday, January 3, the Ravalli County Planning Board once again gathered to consider the proposed Sapphire Heights subdivision of approximately 120 acres at the east end […]
More time to comment on wildfire protection plan
by Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners, who hoped to fast track adoption of a final draft of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) at a January 2 meeting, instead […]
Gubernatorial candidate Busse visits Bitterroot
by Nathan Boddy Ryan Busse, a Democratic candidate for Governor, has traveled over 14,000 miles across Montana in his truck since declaring his candidacy last September. He was in Hamilton […]
Heidi’s Kittens rescue now a nonprofit
by John Dowd Heidi’s Kittens has had some big changes over the last year. Namely, the organization has been granted its own 501(c)3 nonprofit status. According to Heidi Schnarr, founder […]
Looking back at 2023 – a sprinkling of Bitterroot Star stories
2023 has been a year filled with ups and downs. The Star gained a new editor, the town of Stevensville got a new mayor and Hamilton got a new fire […]
Bitterroot skiers can watch a movie, waiting for snow
by Nathan Boddy Skiers in the Bitterroot are watching the sky and waiting for more snow. And, while the winter sports season may have gotten off to a slow start, […]
The Future of Ag in Florence School
by Dawn Monroe Two years ago, Florence High School and Middle School launched a chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA). 35 students participate in the program to build comprehensive […]
County considers 11th hour changes to Community Wildfire Protection Plan
The Ravalli County Commissioners held a meeting last week to consider some last minute changes to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) that would involve expanding the Wildland Urban Interface […]
Stevensville tackles closures and projects
by John Dowd Stevensville Town Hall has been closed on and off for the last two weeks, post the new mayor, Bob Michalson, being elected by the council. According to […]
Children’s museum project takes root
by John Dowd Besides school, and at-home learning, there are some in that valley that believe further education for young children is limited. One such person is Anita Wotkyns. Having […]
Summit Career Center classes start in January
Summit Career Center (SCC) is accepting applications for its January program in Stevensville through December 27, with classes beginning Monday, January 8. The center is offering a Certified Nursing Assistant […]
Local shed business is all about community
by John Dowd Bitterroot Shedz was owned by a local Amish man, who started the business, until only a couple years ago when another company heard of its success and […]
Bitterroot Health – Darby Scripps Clinic now open
Residents of Darby and the surrounding communities now have access to comprehensive medical care. The new, expansive 7,000 square foot facility saw its first patients on Wednesday, December 27. This […]