You would think that the U.S. had learned its lesson about involvement in foreign wars that do not directly threaten our security. Think of Vietnam, Afghanistan (we stayed way […]
Medicaid expansion: protecting those who protected us
In Montana, we take care of our veterans – the men and women who were willing to give so much for us. The sad truth is that many veterans […]
What are we eating?
On May 23, our Senate overwhelming decided we do not have the right to know whether the foods we eat have genetically modified organism products in them. Sen. Jon […]
Audubon calendars available Bitterroot Audubon has produced a new calendar with photos by local photographers and local students. The photos and drawings highlight the beauty of the fascinating birds […]
Gladys Delores Becker
Eugene – Gladys Delores Becker, 88, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at home. She was born July 28, 1925, in Raymond, MT to William and Mary Anne […]
County rejects Title X funding
Women’s health clinic to close By Michael Howell Last Friday, the County Commissioners refused to accept, on a 3 to 2 vote, close to $50,000 in federal funding for Title […]
Commissioners approve correction to Mitchell Slough portage route signs
Two new portage requests filed By Michael Howell At a meeting last Friday, the County Commissioners agreed to change the signage at the existing portage routes into Mitchell Slough […]
Missoula to Bitterroot bike path back on track
By Michael Howell The floodgates may soon be opened between the Bitterroot Valley and Missoula, but it won’t be water flooding through, it will be bicycles, and hopefully, they […]
Actions to divide Farm Bill harm middle class and rural America
By Ron de Yong, Director, Montana Department of Agriculture Recently the U.S. House of Representatives passed Farm Bill legislation that removed the nutrition component that provides food for children, […]
Sad day for county
It is a sad day when three commissioners decide to deny health care – in the form of Title X funds – for Ravalli County low-income residents. The claim […]
Character revealed
We believe a person’s character is revealed through actions, not words. We believe a “proven leader” works for the good of the people, not for his own agenda. My […]
Fun day marred by disrespect
My family and I attended the Ravalli County Fair last week and it was so much fun! We rode the rides, ate the eats and visited with friends and […]
Mobster nation
Arab countries have offered to pay for an American strike on Syria; why not just put a horse’s head in Assad’s bed? The great Don Obama can make them […]
Say no to attack on Syria
I write to urge fellow Montanans to contact Senators Baucus and Tester, and Congressman Daines, to vote “No” on Obama’s proposal to bomb Syria. The recent gassing of innocent […]
More lies from Obama
SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/bitterrootstar/Desktop/Opinion9-11-13.doc More lies from Obama Obama’s lying has finally caught up with him! This time there is convincing evidence that he lied! Contrary to Obama’s recent statements suggesting that […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales! All Sales Start Day One 5:30pm-8pm Following Days 9am-5:30pm Look for our green signs! View at www.bluejayestatesales.com 363-1600 SEPT. 11-13 454 Deer Run (west at Donaldson […]
NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, September 12, 2013 6:30 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council of the Town of Stevensville will hold a public hearing on September 12, […]
Crisis Line volunteer training Make a difference in the life of a victim of domestic or sexual abuse – become a SAFE Crisis Line Volunteer. Volunteers provide information and […]
Shutdown coming for Painted Rocks Dam
By Michael Howell The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has scheduled a maintenance and repair project at Painted Rocks Dam this fall that will temporarily interrupt flows from […]
County tobacco-free campus not an option, says judge
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners have decided to drop consideration of a policy making all county-owned property tobacco-free after receiving a letter from District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton. […]