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by John Dowd, Editor After COVID-19, the world is understandably paranoid about the risks of viruses affecting the human condition. However, yet another pandemic is threatening our way of life, […]

by John Dowd, Editor Two groups have their annual upcoming events to give outdoor opportunities to young people this May. Both Montana Matters Youth Outdoor Experience and the Teller Wildlife […]

Registered voters in Victor will soon receive a ballot in the mail for electing three trustees to the Victor Park Board. Six candidates have thrown their hats in the ring. […]

Hamilton Christian Academy (HCA) is expanding its campus to address growing student enrollment. The school is constructing a new 1,600-square-foot multi-purpose building that will include two classrooms to accommodate students […]

Hamilton Lions Club President John Orlando announced that Dixie Dies was selected as Lion of the Year. President Orlando said, “Every year the Lions Club members select a Lion of […]

by Sarah Glass Hundreds of Bitterroot Valley residents gathered in Hamilton on April 5th to participate in the “Hands Off!” event, part of a nationwide protest of the policies of […]

by Michael Howell Two weeks ago, the Bitterroot Star published a story containing a number of questions that were going unanswered by anyone locally on the Bitterroot National Forest including […]

by John Dowd With many concerned over the federal layoffs, even the Hamilton City Council is getting involved. After seeing the concern from citizens, the council invited the community to […]

by John Dowd Last week, on Monday, March 31, the Ravalli County Republican Central Committee (RCRCC) finally held their elections, an action that has been contested within the committee for […]

by John Dowd April is National Volunteer Month, and the Bitterroot is not short of volunteers that go above and beyond for the community. However, given that last month was […]

The Stevensville FFA Chapter returned home from the 95th Montana State FFA Convention with a state championship title in Agronomy — marking a major victory for the program and the […]

by John Dowd This year, the Montana Rockies Bluegrass Association (MRBS) will be celebrating 25 years at their festival and fundraiser. Mike Conroy, president of the MRBA, and his wife […]

by John Dowd On March 13, Isaiah Nelson resigned from the Stevensville Town Council, nearly a year before the end of his term. According to Stevensville Mayor Bob Michalson, Nelson […]

by Scott Sacry There’s a new place to watch movies in the Bitterroot Valley, but it’s not in your traditional movie theater. It’s in a bowling alley.  The Ravalli Fun […]

by John Dowd “I always think cops should have a selfless reason and a selfish reason for being in law enforcement,” said Deputy Thomas Hsu. Hsu has been with the […]

On Saturday, April 5, Bitterroot Indivisible will host a rally in Hamilton to protest the actions of the Trump Administration, from mass firings of federal employees without cause to the […]

Fire In the Root Council and Ravalli County Public Health are hosting a free Wildfire and Smoke Preparedness Workshop on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at […]

by Nathan Boddy Hamilton School Board Chair, Patrick Hanley, sees the district’s need for a modern middle school as the last piece in a long line of improvements for the […]

by Michael Howell Although no one will say that there is an official “gag order” in place, employees at the Bitterroot National Forest are, across the board, refusing to answer […]