By Michael Howell The Forest Service is engaged in ongoing water right appropriations for in-stream flows on forest land in several drainages in the valley. According to information provided by […]
TEDD proposal founders on zoning requirement
By Michael Howell Efforts by the county to establish a Targeted Economic Development District north of Hamilton have slowed up as a formidable obstacle has now come more clearly into […]
Commissioners strip $100,000 from Airport EA grant application
By Michael Howell On Monday, November 18, the Ravalli County Commissioners considered a possible grant application to Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division for $15,700. This was based on an […]
Cynthia Joan Tharinger
Stevensville – Cynthia Joan Tharinger passed away peacefully, at the home she loved, on November 20 and is now at peace. She was born in Minneapolis on June 11, 1954, […]
‘Betsy’ Jane Gray Hannon
(Betsy) Jane Gray Hannon was born in Fallbrook, California on August 27, 1941. She passed away November 19, 2013 after a short fight with ovarian cancer. Betsy was raised on […]
Racist comments don’t represent majority
By Archie L. Thomas & Merry E. Schrumpf, Corvallis We are saddened and offended by the public death of our community values, respect and common courtesy as revealed in recent […]
Open apology to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribal leaders
From the bottom of our hearts, we apologize for the disrespect shown to you by our county leaders. The chairman of the planning board should be immediately dismissed for his […]
Commissioners of Crazy Town
The commissioners of crazy town could be anywhere in the world but we of the Bitterroot Valley do not have to time travel to be in crazy town. The […]
Petition opportunity
The county commission is considering plans for transferring control of public federal lands to county control. It is important for all of us to express our views on this matter. […]
Commissioner candidates needed now
Your recent editorial setting forth the accomplishments of the current Ravalli County Commissioners was, as they say, right on. Also the many letters from citizens written to all three newspapers […]
Time to make a change
Even with knowledge of the hiring practices of the current Commissioners, I am still shocked at the news of how difficult it has become for county employees to be […]
Greetings from Genesis House
All of us connected with Genesis House send warm wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season. Please come to our annual Christmas Open House Party on Thursday, December […]
One Jerry to another
I am happy for Jerry E. Shaw that he is so easily entertained as mentioned in his November 13 letter to the Bitterroot Star. I must admit that I […]
Vendor opp The Stevensville Booster Club will hold its 30th annual Craft Bazaar on Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stevensville High School. For an application […]
William J. Nelson, Esq. Nelson Law Office PLLC 217 North 3rd Street Suite J Hamilton, MT 59840 Telephone: (406) 363-3181 Attorney for Dennis A. Hunter, PR MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales! Look for green signs! View at www.bluejayestatesales.com 363-1600 All sales start first day 4-7pm. Following days 9-5:30pm. Dec 5-7 – Hamilton 126 Freedom Rd (W. on […]
Famed ‘virus hunter’ visits Bitterroot
By Carlotta Grandstaff Dr. Ian Lipkin is a scientist most commonly referred to as “eminent.” The New York Times calls him a “Virus-Hunting Master.” To Discover Magazine he is […]
Daly Hospital holds another successful health fair
On November 2, Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital opened its doors for a health fair and free cholesterol screening. Despite the cold and need to fast for up to 12 […]
Petition against local control of federal lands now on line
“Ravalli County, Montana must drop its bid to take over public lands within the county borders.” So reads a very short petition posted on the internet last Tuesday, November […]
Going solar in Stevi on Habitat home
By Michael Howell The new home being built by Habitat for Humanity in Stevensville sets a new benchmark for the non-profit organization in its efforts to build affordable homes for […]