Loey Knapp’s home in Stevensville was the site of a very unusual class reunion this summer. It was the 50th anniversary of the 1967 graduating class of the Kodaikanal International […]
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Bitterroot National Forest Wildfire Update
July 24, 2017 Dominic Butte Fire did not grow in size over the weekend and remains at 55 acres today. The lightning caused fire located on the Stevensville Ranger District […]
Public meetings planned for Lolo Peak Fire
Sunday July 23, 2017, 8:30 pm There will be a public meeting on Monday, July 24, 7:00 p.m. at the Lolo Elementary School in the cafeteria and on Tuesday, […]
Bitterroot wildfire update
July 21, 2017 Dominic Butte Fire grew to 55 acres yesterday. Most of the new growth and activity occurred on the north and east sides of the fire below […]
Bitterroot fire update
July 20, 2017 Dominic Butte Fire is located on the Stevensville Ranger District east of Corvallis in the Sapphire Mountains near Willow Mountain Lookout and Dominic Point. The lightning caused […]
Firefighter dies battling forest fire
It’s with sadness that Grayback Forestry, Inc. confirms that on July 19th, Trenton Johnson, a Grayback employee, was killed while fighting a forest fire on the Seeley Ranger District of […]
Fires burning to the east of us
Wildland Fires on Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Detected: July 14, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. Cause: Lightning Location: Whetstone Ridge: Latitude 46 ˚2.933 Longitude 113˚38.800 Meyers: Latitude 45˚59.901 Longitude 113˚34.592 Current Size: […]
Fires burning to the north of us
Lolo Peak Fire July 18, 2017 As of this morning the fire perimeter and spot fires encompass roughly 60-70 acres with the fire burning mid-slope directly west of Lolo […]
Fires burning to the west of us
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Fire Update Kamiah, Idaho (July 17, 2017) – Several lightning-caused starts, detected July 14-16, 2017, on the Lochsa/Powell, Moose Creek, and Red River Ranger Districts, are […]
Firefighters battle fire started by burn barrel
By Jeff Kushner, Victor Fire District Saturday afternoon embers from a burn barrel with a screen on top started a large multi-acre fire between two residences in the northern […]
Stevensville land swap won’t be on ballot
Temporary boat launch on town property approved By Michael Howell When the Stevensville Town Council officially dedicated its river front property as a public park last month, it […]
Trains, planes, and … quilts!
By Michael Howell What do quilts and trains have in common? Well, they go together like Barbara and Bob Reutlinger. The way it works for the Corvallis couple is […]
Legendary musician to perform benefit concert in Hamilton
As part of his worldwide tour highlighting songs from all 17 albums of his 35-year career, multi-platinum selling, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate will make a stop on Saturday, July 15th […]
Former treasurer Stamey sues county commission, others over suspension
By Michael Howell Bitterroot Star publisher Michael Howell has again been named as a defendant in a lawsuit by former Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey asking for $20 million in […]
Attorney to answer misconduct charges
Attorney Robert Myers of Hamilton is scheduled to appear before an adjudicatory panel of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel to answer three complaints of professional misconduct currently pending against him. […]
Bitterroot Trail highlighted in Montana Bicycle Celebration
The Bitterroot Trail Preservation Alliance invites people of all ages to ride the Bitterroot Trail to Stevensville from Missoula or Hamilton (with shorter rides available) on Saturday, July 15. Participants […]
County’s decision on Hughes Creek Road access to stand
By Michael Howell The gate blocking Hughes Creek Road has been a longstanding issue of dispute. Hughes Creek Road was established as a 12-mile-long county road in the early 1900s. […]
Bitterroot fire danger level raised to high
Hamilton, Montana (July 6, 2017) – Fire danger on the Bitterroot National Forest has been raised to “High” this morning. Hotter and drier weather is predicted with the possibility […]
Stevi council to consider public vote on river deal
By Michael Howell Last week an informal (i.e. not publicly noticed) gathering of concerned parties was held at the Stevi Café to discuss the issue of developing a fishing/river access […]
Hamilton council approves skatepark construction at Claudia Driscoll Park
By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council, at its June 20 meeting, approved the construction of a skatepark on the grounds of Claudia Driscoll Park located on 10th street near […]