The Lone Rock School District is asking community members to vote on a $100,000 Technology Levy in addition to the district’s existing $19,650 perpetual technology levy, which has remained unchanged […]
Christian vets plan annual ‘Walk for Jesus Christ’
The Christian Veterans of the Bitterroot is a group of followers of Jesus Christ who have served in the military. If you area believer in Jesus Christ, then you have […]
Shannon Denise (Larson) Hutcheson
With broken hearts and deep gratitude for the time we were given, we celebrate the life of Shannon Denise (Larson) Hutcheson, who passed peacefully in her sleep on February 11, […]
Biggest chili cook-off yet
by John Dowd For several years, the Stevensville Police Department has held their annual Chili Cook-Off as a fundraiser for department equipment. This year’s event, according to Stevensville Police Chief […]
Youth rodeo program starts in Darby
by John Dowd Rodeo is a Western tradition, and the Darby Rodeo Association wants to keep it that way. However, according to Cal Ruark, president of the organization, there are […]
County validated in jail diversion decision
by Michael Howell After working its way through the court for over six years and following a six-day trial, a jury in Federal District Court in Missoula decided in only […]
County fair organizers seek parade leaders
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) […]