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by John Dowd In last week’s paper, published July 31, an article titled “Stevi to raise utility rates,” by John Dowd, contained inaccurate information. It was reported that the Town […]

by John Dowd The Bitterroot Valley has one of the densest populations of veterans in the state, and though many people may not realize that it exists, has a hidden […]

The National Smokejumper Association is planning graveside memorial tributes for the 13 federal firefighters who perished in the 1949 Mann Gulch Fire northwest of Helena. One of those men, Marvin […]

Bitterroot River closure lifted now that power lines are out of the water July 31, 2024 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks lifted the closure on the lower Bitterroot River today […]

July 31, 2024 Northern Rockies Team 9, Incident Commander Shane Martin Location: 7 miles south of Missoula, MT Start Date: 7/14/2024 Cause: Unknown Size: 2724 acres Completion/Containment: 65% 282 Total […]

by Michael Howell Ravalli County took a significant step forward last week in addressing the problem of how to properly dispose of the ever-growing amount of septic tank septage produced […]

by John Dowd Stevensville residents have been complaining about high water rates for several years and there will be no relief anytime soon.  At the July 25 meeting of the […]

by John Dowd After several big changes over the last year, the Stevensville Police Department might finally be back on track and in full force. Over the last month, the […]

by Kristin Kruse Small-town charm was in full swing over the weekend as Daly Days provided two days of family friendly fun. With a wide variety of entertainment, including a […]

The Bitterroot Water Partnership invites you to help clean up the Bitterroot River on Saturday, August 10 in their annual Bitterroot River Clean Up. Volunteers sign up online for a […]

by Sean Smothers for the Bitterroot Star Each summer lots of America’s youth head off to camp of one type or another. From Space Camp to Scouting to sports day […]

by Kristin Kruse The American Legion has partnered with the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office in creating the American Legion Emergency Response Team or ALERT program. Members include individuals from the […]

July 25, 2024 Portions of Clark Fork and Bitterroot Rivers closed due to power lines in the water in aftermath of Wednesday’s severe storm Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has […]

July 25, 2024 Avoid floating Bitterroot River from Lolo downstream to Buckhouse Bridge due to power lines across river Use caution when recreating in the aftermath of Wednesday severe thunderstorm […]

by Michael Howell The Bitterroot National Forest has recently ramped up its stream and fishery restoration efforts by hiring a new Fisheries and Watershed Program Manager and backing her up […]

by Kristin Kruse It seems only natural that law enforcement agencies in Montana would have a mounted unit, and the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office proudly announces that they currently have […]

by John Dowd On Friday, July 19th, Rocky Mountain Bank (RMB) in the center of downtown Stevensville closed at noon for the last time before a weekend makeover. On Monday […]

Fire danger is now extreme and the Bitterroot National Forest has implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions as of July 19, due to record setting temperatures and dry fuel conditions.  “We […]

by John Dowd By far the biggest and more recognized event of the year in Ravalli County must be the county fair. However, the fairgrounds that hosts this huge event […]

by Sarah Glass Amid Daly Days festivities in Hamilton on Saturday, July 27th, the Bitter Root Humane Association (BRHA) will host its 2nd Time Around Jewelry Sale to benefit local […]