Bitterroot Star

October 4, 2022   Wildlife officials trapped and moved two sub-adult grizzly bears this week from the northern Bitterroot Valley bottom to a remote spot in the nearby Sapphire Mountains.  […]

Two signature events take place each year at the Ravalli County Museum – Bitter Root Day in the spring and Apple Day in the fall. These events are uniquely tied […]

by Nathan Boddy The Hamilton City Council was given a presentation on Tuesday, September 20th by KC York, President and Founder of Trap Free Montana. York had requested inclusion on […]

Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day, the church invites the community to come share a meal.   Sunday, Oct. 2, join in the Blessing of the Animals and a […]

by Nathan Boddy Residents of Hamilton will get a front row seat to local talent on Friday, September 30th at the new bandshell at Sapphire Lutheran Homes, 501 N. 10th […]

Dave Thennis is excited to be in his new position as superintendent of Stevensville Schools. He was hired to fill the spot vacated by Dr. Bob Moore. The timing could […]

The suite of recommendations developed by the Elk Management Citizen Advisory Group are available for public review and comment. The group was organized this past spring by FWP director Hank […]

Tracy Montague of Stevensville is excited to think that Stevensville High School has a chance to offer baseball as a sanctioned sport this coming spring, and she’s committed to making […]

Fort Owen State Park in Stevensville is a small but significant piece of Montana history. The one-acre park, located along the Stevensville Cut-off Road and surrounded by a private ranch, […]

Last week, the Bitterroot Star was one of a number of Montana newspapers that received a call from U.S. Senator Jon Tester, Democrat from Big Sandy, who wanted to talk […]

by Nathan Boddy Janna Williams, Communications and Marketing Director for MAPS Media Institute, says, “We have a lot to say. A lot of stories to tell, a lot of exciting […]

“We’re just trying to expand our footprint in the state of Montana so that we can do more work,” says Saundra Amsden, past president of Hamilton Soroptimist and past district […]

The last day for submitting public comment on Montana Fish, Wildlife and Park’s proposed new fishing regulations is Thursday, September 22 by 5 p.m. At least one open house meeting […]

Due to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures, the Bitterroot National Forest has lowered its fire danger to “High” down from “Extreme.” The Forest is also lifting Stage 2 Fire Restrictions […]

The Bitterroot Health (BH) Rehabilitation team has helped thousands of people in the Valley return to the activities they love by alleviating pain, improving function, and enhancing their quality of […]

September 16, 2022 Doug Turman, Incident Commander Start Date: 8/29/2022 Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 140 Engines: 2; Helicopters: 2; Crews: 6; Heavy Equipment: 6 Fire Name Acreage (estimated): Blodgett Lake 2185 […]

September 14, 2022 Northern Rockies Team 1, Doug Turman Incident Commander, assumed command of the fire today at 6 a.m.  Updated Contact Information:  Phone:  406-426-9612 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. […]

September 14, 2022  Trail Ridge and Thompson Creek Fires Trail Ridge Fire Summary  Approx. 5 miles SE Sula, MT  Approx. 11 miles NW of Big Hole National Battlefield  Size: 17,070 […]

Join wildlife staff in Darby Sept. 21 and Florence Sept. 28 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will host two bear education events in the Bitterroot Valley this month to […]

Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit seeking to stop Ravalli County’s “Jail Diversion Program” argued their case in a renewed request for an injunction prohibiting defendants Ravalli County Sheriff Steve […]

Bear visits south side of Hamilton, sightings on rise around valley by Nathan Boddy Residents of Hamilton’s south side had a surprising visitor on the northeastern corner of 4th and […]

Author Marty Essen is excited about his new book, “Doctor Refurb,” which will be officially released on September 18 to kick off Banned Books Week. It’s a controversial book, it’s […]

by Nathan Boddy After a two-year hiatus, the renowned Emma’s House Gala will spring back to life on Saturday, September 24th from at 6 p.m. at the Events Center at […]

The scarecrows are back! The Stevensville Scarecrow Festival begins October 7th, with new events and kids activities this year! Registration is now open for scarecrow contest entries in three categories: […]

Last spring, the Corvallis Civic Club sponsored a well-attended forum for school board candidates. As the Civic Club begins its fall meeting schedule, it will again be hosting a meeting to […]