by John Dowd Every year, the Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce recognizes several individuals, businesses and organizations in the valley. This year’s honorees are: Mission Bistro, Business of the … [Read Full Article] about Chamber of Commerce names Jackson, with Loads of Dignity, as Unsung Hero
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Hamilton students enjoy trip to Spain
by Russ Lawrence for the Bitterroot Star Spain recently welcomed 32 Hamilton High School students with sunny skies and mild temperatures, as HHS Spanish teacher Erika Marlatt led a group […]
Four running for two seats on Hamilton school board
The Hamilton School Board has four candidates running for two seats on a seven-member board. Mail-in ballots are due back May 6. The Hamilton School District #3 has several upcoming […]
Tolan Creek recovery efforts underway
by Michael Howell Tolan Creek, a tributary to the East Fork of the Bitterroot River, is a textbook case of the kind of havoc that can be wreaked across an […]
Corvallis FFA shines at state
by Scott Sacry The Corvallis FFA program competed in the Montana FFA’s 95th Annual State Convention April 1-5 in Bozeman. To say they were successful would be an understatement. Corvallis […]
New director at Hamilton Downtown Assn.
by John Dowd The Hamilton Downtown Association (HDA) just underwent some changes, primarily taking on a new executive director. Matthew Zwicker started April 8, and says in his time with […]
Company to continue exploration at Sheep Creek
by Michael Howell The Bitterroot National Forest issued a press release on April 25, 2025 announcing that it had received a Notice of Intent (NOI) to conduct mineral exploration from […]
Victor farmland conserved in perpetuity
9th generation ranch family here since 1880 preserves their legacy The Buker family of Victor has pursued the protection of their family ranch through a conservation easement in partnership with […]
Concern over mining proposal escalates
by Michael Howell Recent news that President Trump had issued an Executive Order that would require four federal agencies to prepare a list of high priority mining projects to be […]
Measles cases confirmed in Montana
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Gallatin City-County Health Department (GCCHD) are reporting Montana’s first cases of measles since 1990. The GCCHD is investigating five […]
Chamber adds outreach coordinator
by John Dowd The Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce has been expanding over the last few years. In the last month, they have created an entirely new position to help […]
‘The Right Steps’ in dog training
by John Dowd On Thursday, April 17, a new dog training business at 419 Wolfville Lane #6 in Florence had its official ribbon cutting, with help from the Bitterroot Chamber […]
North Valley Library trustee position open
The North Valley Public Library (NVPL) in Stevensville is seeking a trustee. Those that live within the Library District, which corresponds with the Stevensville and Lone Rock School Districts, are […]
Avian flu threatens Bitterroot birds
by John Dowd, Editor After COVID-19, the world is understandably paranoid about the risks of viruses affecting the human condition. However, yet another pandemic is threatening our way of life, […]
Two chances for youth to get outdoors
by John Dowd, Editor Two groups have their annual upcoming events to give outdoor opportunities to young people this May. Both Montana Matters Youth Outdoor Experience and the Teller Wildlife […]
Six running for Victor Park Board
Registered voters in Victor will soon receive a ballot in the mail for electing three trustees to the Victor Park Board. Six candidates have thrown their hats in the ring. […]
Local Christian academy celebrates building expansion progress
Hamilton Christian Academy (HCA) is expanding its campus to address growing student enrollment. The school is constructing a new 1,600-square-foot multi-purpose building that will include two classrooms to accommodate students […]
Dies named Lion of the Year
Hamilton Lions Club President John Orlando announced that Dixie Dies was selected as Lion of the Year. President Orlando said, “Every year the Lions Club members select a Lion of […]
Local ‘Hands Off!’ protest draws large crowd
by Sarah Glass Hundreds of Bitterroot Valley residents gathered in Hamilton on April 5th to participate in the “Hands Off!” event, part of a nationwide protest of the policies of […]
Impacts from federal RIFs coming home to roost in Ravalli County
by Michael Howell Two weeks ago, the Bitterroot Star published a story containing a number of questions that were going unanswered by anyone locally on the Bitterroot National Forest including […]
Hamilton council responds to federal layoffs
by John Dowd With many concerned over the federal layoffs, even the Hamilton City Council is getting involved. After seeing the concern from citizens, the council invited the community to […]
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 […]
