To Henry Fowler: Thank you for making me aware of Eatwell and Goodwin’s book on national populism. I hope you read other writers on the topic as well — the […]
Disastrous decision could destroy Stevensville’s hometown feel
By Joan Prather, former Executive Director of Stevensville Main Street Association, and Victoria Howell, founding board member of Stevensville Main Street Association Stevensville, Montana is a town, not a city. […]
Senate priorities in the legislative session
By: Senator Jason Ellsworth President Pro Tempore of the Montana Senate Senate District 43, Hamilton, Republican The 2021 Legislative Session presents us with a significant opportunity to drain the swamp […]
I need to go fishing
by Chuck Stranahan I need to go fishing. To say so can invite somebody else to jab me, saying “So why don’t you do it?” It’s not that easy these […]
Livestock owners must report by March 1
The Montana Department of Revenue is reminding all livestock owners that they need to report their livestock to the department by March 1, 2021. The numbers of livestock owned as […]
The Free Store reopens in Stevensville
The Clothes Closet, aka, The Free Store in Stevensville is back after the holiday season. It is open oMonday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Representatives of […]
Desperate Donald’s downfall
There once was a liar named Donald Trump who was tossed out like old worthless junk. “Get out – you’re fired!”, we the people said, having had enough of him […]
An existential threat
How ironic to open the Bitterroot Star last Wednesday to read Henry Fowler’s latest apologist letter extolling ‘National Populism’ on the very day that radical extremists assaulted and seized the […]
Excuse me Mr. Daines
I shall not bestow upon you the title of honorable as I would Jon Testor, because you have no honor. I watched with horror the attack on my nations capitol, […]
A Rock and Hard Place for Senator Daines
This is a very difficult letter to write. There is no way to encapsulate all that needs to be said. Therefore, I’ll just state the most important. Senator Daines, the […]
It’s a gift – DLI Funds
Rep. Rosendale off to a bad start
Rep. Matt Rosendale is off to a bad start. On his third day in office as Montana’s lone representative in Congress, Rosendale ignored the domestic terrorism and the smeared blood […]
Reducing predator conflict during calving season
by Bo Walker MSU Extension Agent For many in our community, protecting their livestock from predators is concern. Calving season, which is only a couple of months away, can be […]
How to tell a Trumpeter from a Tundra Swan
by Gary Swant I had just spent 20 minutes watching a group of 11 Tundra Swans when a person called and asked if I had seen the Trumpeter Swans in […]
Alspaw newest addition to SPD
On January 6th the Stevensville Police Department welcomed a new officer at a swearing-in ceremony. The Department’s newest Police Officer comes to Stevensville after serving in Miles City, growing up in Libby, Montana. Officer Eli […]
Happy New Year from the Ravalli County Sheriff
While everyone is looking to put 2020 behind us and excited for what 2021 will bring, we cannot forget that the circumstances and risks of 2020 did not go away […]
Not disappearing under a rock
Dear Editor: Normally I would not respond to Bill Stroud (December 30, 2020) because his scurrilous and libelous name-calling refuted none of my argument. But this gives me an opportunity […]
Perfect storm for Stevensville
A Stevensville Planning and Zoning Board review of the application for a subdivision to be built at the corner of Logan Lane and Middle Burnt Fork Road on the East […]
The taped call
Listen in on the famous 62 minute tape. Hear the strength in his voice. The commitment to obtaining his single defined objective. Hear also the obsession with conspiracy junk he […]
Notice to Creditors
Naomi J. Cheeney Cheeney Law, PLLC PO Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: (406) 363-9060 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF […]