Bitterroot Star

The Bitterroot Valley Community College District Board of Trustees is desperate to have a face to face working dialogue with University of Montana officials to discuss the future of the […]

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) told the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) by letter on May 10 that the agency has determined that the law passed by the Legislature […]

by Nathan Boddy Janet Woodburn, CEO at Sapphire Community Health in Hamilton, says that she is proud that her organization was able to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

by Nathan Boddy One of this year’s winners at the International Wildlife Film Festival was a production by wildlife film maker, Martin Dohrn, called, “My Garden of 1000 bees.” The […]

In a recent press release distributed by Ron Ehli, Treasurer for County Attorney Bill Fulbright’s election campaign, it was announced that a lawsuit had been filed in District Court contesting […]

by Tiffany Williams For a town that didn’t have any sit-down coffee shops for a time, Stevensville is experiencing an embarrassment of riches with the opening of Trapper Peak Coffee […]

by Nathan Boddy The cold and rain of winter may finally be releasing its grip on the Bitterroot Valley, which means that many residents are ready to saddle up. But […]

Historic St. Mary’s Mission in Stevensville held a groundbreaking last week for a building they will be adding to the grounds. Although they are calling the building a “barn” it […]

The field of home care has been growing as the need grows and Epaga Home Care is now serving the Bitterroot Valley. According to Jessica Kostecki, who will be the […]

by Nathan Boddy Less than two dozen yards from a main trail in Hamilton’s River Park is a willow tree so spectacular that passers by just need to reach out […]

The Bitterroot National Forest is inviting the public to review and make comments on a proposed fuels reduction, vegetation management, and forest health improvement project on the Stevensville and Darby […]

On Thursday, May 5th and Friday, May 6th, community members near and far have an opportunity to give back to the nonprofit organizations that work to make the Bitterroot such […]

Campaign has raised more than 63 percent of goal In response to an ever-growing need for safe, emergency shelter for those fleeing domestic and sexual violence in the Bitterroot Valley, Supporters […]

Stevensville Schools held an open house last week to show off the completed $20 million plus renovation project. One of the biggest changes is the high school entrance, which is […]

Bitterroot Health is pleased to announce that David “Dave” Nolan, PA-C, is joining the Orthopedic & Sports Medicine team. Nolan is well known in Ravalli County from his prior experience […]

by Nathan Boddy May 6th will provide residents of the Bitterroot Valley with the return of a unique opportunity as Pharaohplex Theaters reopens its drive-in movie theater. The  two-decades-old institution […]

Ed Higgins, from the Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) is coming to the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville on Wednesday, May 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to help […]

At a meeting that drew a roomful of concerned citizens last Friday, the Ravalli County Commissioners agreed to send a letter to the Montana Secretary of State requesting that Ravalli […]

Women wanted for August fly fishing retreat Peg Miskin, coordinator of the Western Montana program of the non-profit Casting for Recovery, will be holding her 12th retreat August 26-28. She’s looking […]

UM News Service Filmed in and around the Bitterroot Valley of Montana, the fourth season of the hit television series “Yellowstone” brought more than $70 million in additional spending to […]

Stevensville Public Schools will host a community “grand re-opening” for Stevensville K-3 and Stevensville High School buildings on Thursday, April 28 from 4 to 7 p.m.  These buildings have been […]

by Alyssa DePompa   Homeless in a small town I am homeless but have done nothing wrong Bills were paid on time, and our yard was vibrant with freshly planted […]

by Jessica Shourd When things started to heat up in Ukraine, my daughter, Sloane, asked a lot of questions about war such as: “What is happening to families, homes, schools, […]

This year’s Business Battle for Books fundraiser to benefit the North Valley Public Library brought in more than $700 during the month-long competition among Stevensville merchants. Blacksmith Brewery was the […]

by Victoria Howell K&S Greenhouse, at 204 Black Lane in Corvallis, has made a name for itself with its hanging flower baskets. The baskets are simply gorgeous, bursting with lively […]