The Ravalli County Fair Parade has long been one of the most loved traditions of fair week. Each year, families gather along the streets to watch floats, horses, community groups, […]
Grateful to serve the Bitterroot Star
by Sarah Glass The Bitterroot Star is more than print media and headlines; it ties together our community’s shared narrative. Individual and group efforts, opinions, and forms of expression are […]
A change in the stars
Changing course on the ‘atmospheric river’ by Victoria Howell, (former) Publisher Monday, March 16 was my last official day at the Bitterroot Star. If someone had told me in 1985 that […]
HDA presents annual report on downtown vitality
by Sarah Glass Over 50 business owners and community stakeholders gathered to share lunch and hear the Hamilton Downtown Association (HDA) present its 2025 Annual Report at Hamilton City Hall […]
Historic Darby ranch, elk winter range conserved
The Bitter Root Land Trust (BRLT), a nonprofit conservation organization that partners with voluntary private landowners to conserve Bitterroot open lands for future generations, has completed a conservation easement on […]
The search for the perfect skwala
by Chuck Stranahan In some parts of the country flyfishers still talk about the willow fly hatch. Depending on where you are and who’s doing the talking, they could be […]
Yvonne ‘Vonnie’ Adel Liss
Yvonne “Vonnie” Adel Liss, 91, passed away February 24, 2026, at her home in Fairfield, Montana. Yvonne was born September 18, 1935, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Robert W. Wallet and […]
Edna Nasca
A Celebration of Life will be held for Edna Nasca at 11:30 on July 11, 2026, at Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton, Montana. Edna Neoma Stoumbaugh Nasca went quietly and peacefully […]
Close of voter registration – Ravalli County
Notice is hereby given that regular* voter registration for the following elections to be held on May 5, 2026, will close at 5 PM on April 6, 2026. •Florence-Carlton School […]
Florence’s Schneiter hits 1000 points
Florence senior point guard Maggie Schneiter surpassed 1000 points for her high school basketball career at the Class B State Tournament in Bozeman on Friday, March 14, during Florence’s game […]
Florence girls 4th at state
The Florence girls basketball team finished in 4th place at the Montana Class B State Tournament in Bozeman on Saturday, March 15. Florence lost to Missoula Loyola 47-61 in the […]
Glass, battery recycling scheduled
On Saturday, March 14, Ravalli County Recycling (RCR) will be holding its first event of 2026 at the North parking lot at Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton. Gates open at […]
Ravalli County Collaborative opposes Sheep Creek Mine
by Michael Howell The Ravalli County Collaborative Committee, established in 2017 by the Ravalli County Commissioners to promote the wise use of natural resources and foster collaboration among local, state […]
For Rent, Stevensville
Month to month rental, furnished apartment on 10 acres with private small yard, gorgeous views in the Stevensville area, $1400/month includes utilities, suitable for 1 person, call for details, (818) […]
MONTANA MOVING SALE & MORE
3285 East Side Hwy., Stevensville. 3/13 – 10 to 5, 3/14 – 10 to 4. Outdoor fun = sleeping bags, life jackets, skis, golf clubs, fishing items, lawn furniture, plants, […]
Bitterroot Winter Special Olympics!
by John Dowd The Bitterroot Winter Special Olympics finished up its forty-third year this week, and for athletes and volunteers, it just means getting ready for next year. For those […]
‘Bears of Durango’ film screening, discussion with bear experts
Free event presented by the Bitterroot Bears Resource Committee to showcase bear behavior Dive headfirst into bear dens and bear behavior through the lens of the “Bears of Durango” film, […]
Angie Holland celebrates 100 years
by John Dowd Law enforcement has often been considered a “man’s job.” Today, that is an outdated view. Seventy years ago, that was the prevailing view. However, living in Stevensville […]
County sued over Jail Diversion Program
by Michael Howell Lawyers for Equal Justice Under the Law and Upper Seven Law firms have filed a Class Action lawsuit in Federal District Court challenging the legality of Ravalli […]
Aging well together
by Victoria Howell In recent months, the Bitterroot Star has covered a lot of news about local youth, so it’s a good time to devote some space to our aging […]