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Local Republican Party elections finally held
by John Dowd Last week, on Monday, March 31, the Ravalli County Republican Central Committee (RCRCC) finally held their elections, an action that has been contested within the committee for […]
Multiple Sclerosis awareness in the ‘Root
by John Dowd April is National Volunteer Month, and the Bitterroot is not short of volunteers that go above and beyond for the community. However, given that last month was […]
Stevensville FFA team wins state title
The Stevensville FFA Chapter returned home from the 95th Montana State FFA Convention with a state championship title in Agronomy — marking a major victory for the program and the […]
To Speak for the Old-Growth Trees (with apologies to Dr. Seuss)
by Micki Long, Bitterroot Forest Collaborative We stare up, through hundreds of branches, large and small, trying to see the top of a huge, old-growth Ponderosa Pine. We think about […]
Bluegrass in the ‘Root celebrates 25 years
by John Dowd This year, the Montana Rockies Bluegrass Association (MRBS) will be celebrating 25 years at their festival and fundraiser. Mike Conroy, president of the MRBA, and his wife […]
Stevensville looking for new council member
by John Dowd On March 13, Isaiah Nelson resigned from the Stevensville Town Council, nearly a year before the end of his term. According to Stevensville Mayor Bob Michalson, Nelson […]
Cinema, suds and bowling – it’s showtime at the Ravalli Fun Center
by Scott Sacry There’s a new place to watch movies in the Bitterroot Valley, but it’s not in your traditional movie theater. It’s in a bowling alley. The Ravalli Fun […]
Sheriff’s Deputy Hsu serves and protects
by John Dowd “I always think cops should have a selfless reason and a selfish reason for being in law enforcement,” said Deputy Thomas Hsu. Hsu has been with the […]
‘Hands Off’ rally planned for Saturday
On Saturday, April 5, Bitterroot Indivisible will host a rally in Hamilton to protest the actions of the Trump Administration, from mass firings of federal employees without cause to the […]
Wildfire, smoke preparedness workshop scheduled
Fire In the Root Council and Ravalli County Public Health are hosting a free Wildfire and Smoke Preparedness Workshop on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at […]
Hamilton to vote on $49 million school bond
by Nathan Boddy Hamilton School Board Chair, Patrick Hanley, sees the district’s need for a modern middle school as the last piece in a long line of improvements for the […]
Veil of silence descends upon BNF
by Michael Howell Although no one will say that there is an official “gag order” in place, employees at the Bitterroot National Forest are, across the board, refusing to answer […]
Burnt Fork Market offers locals a choice
by Victoria Howell Among the usual office accumulation, there’s a sign in Jimmy Edwards’ office that says, “It’s not over when you lose – it’s over when you quit.” By […]
Bitter Root Humane Shelter holds spay/neuter clinic
by John Dowd Pet overpopulation is a huge challenge facing many humane societies across the country, one reason it is so important to get pets spayed or neutered. This is […]
Vern’s Nursery – trees, shrubs and more
by John Dowd Spring is coming, and with it many people are getting ready for their annual home improvement projects. For some this year, after the powerful windstorms that took […]
Spring Soiree to benefit North Valley Library
Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Spring Soiree, a benefit for the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville. The year’s event is slated for May 3 from […]
Grant helps reunite lost pets with owners
by Kristin Kruse According to statistics, one out of three pets will go missing in their lifetime. The odds of those pets being returned to their owners increases to a […]
Citizens show support for federal workers
by Nathan Boddy Frustrations over Trump Administration cuts to the federal workforce manifested themselves throughout Hamilton last week. On Sunday, March 8, individuals in opposition to DOGE-initiated workforce cuts occupied […]
Corvallis school addressing cafeteria issue
by John Dowd The Corvallis School District has been working around a catastrophe for over three years as best they can. According to Pete Joseph, Corvallis School Superintendent, after three […]
Massive Eastside forest project on hold
by Michael Howell Bitterroot National Forest officials recently notified several organizations that it was putting the Eastside Forest and Habitat Improvement Project on hold while it completes re-assessments of the […]
New veterans clinic opens in Hamilton
by Victoria Howell There was a big turnout on Friday, March 14 for the grand opening of the new VA Clinic in Hamilton. The event featured a ribbon cutting with […]
Another successful Stevensville police department chili cook-off
by John Dowd Over 200 people showed up to the Stevensville Police Department’s third annual Chili Cook-Off, which Stevensville Police Chief John Boe considered a huge success. Boe said he […]
Elks award grant to Sula Rural Fire Department
by John Dowd Last week, the Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge awarded the Sula Volunteer Fire Department a grant for $1,555. According to Denise Hiatt, Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge office manager, […]
Noted authors to speak at county museum
by Nathan Boddy Chapter One Book Store of Hamilton is encouraging area residents to make their way to the Ravalli County Museum on Monday, March 31 at 7 p.m., to […]
Rep. Marshall resigns, Republicans wrangle over replacement, Nelson appointed
by Nathan Boddy, Bitterroot Star, and Mara Silvers, Montana Free Press Ravalli County Republicans briefly engaged in a power struggle to fill the seat vacated by outgoing Representative Ron Marshall, […]
