by John Dowd John and Hannah Erbele are breaking the mold when it comes to producing healthy oils derived from seeds. The couple owns Life Giving Seeds, and has been working in the specialty grain … [Read Full Article] about Life Giving Seeds relocates to Stevensville
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Rust Buster Classic is for everyone
by Rod Daniel Despite a late start to the winter ski season, the Fourth Annual Rust Buster Classic Race at the Chief Joseph Cross Country Ski Area is on. One […]
Wreaths Across America, and north valley
Wreaths Across America is a program started in 1992 by Morrill Worcester in the state of Maine to honor the veterans buried in the Arlington National Cemetery. The original intent […]
Bitterroot Health Foundation partners with Evans Ace to benefit local Hospice
The Bitterroot Health Foundation is spreading holiday cheer this season with the support of a long-time community partner, Evans Ace Hardware. Together, they are hosting Christmas-themed photo sessions throughout December […]
Corvallis FFA wins top 4 at nationals
by Kaia Benson for the Bitterroot Star Corvallis FFA concluded a successful year by sending three teams to the National FFA Convention, which was held in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 29 […]
Petition seeks pause in DEQ permitting
by Michael Howell A petition signed by a dozen Montana conservation organizations and almost a thousand individual citizens was recently submitted to Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Director Sonja […]
Group working to return cinema to valley
by John Dowd It could be argued that movies are as American as apple pie, and as much a part of the American experience as a cheeseburger and a coke. […]
Doyle to retire from Stevi Civic Club board
by Sean Doyle, President, Stevensville Civic Club It feels weird that this is my last event as President of the Stevensville Civic Club, and as a board member. I have […]
Crystal to Crystal shines on Main Street
by Kristin Kruse Business owner Kimberly Knowles has two mottos. “There’s a crystal for that!” and “I want to get a crystal into every home.” The doors to her shop […]
K & S Greenhouse knows poinsettias
by John Dowd It is hard to think of Christmas without picturing the poinsettia, a plant that to most people represents the holidays. The plant is grown and sold primarily […]
Sheep Creek mine on government ‘fast track’ list
by Michael Howell The Sheep Creek mine, a proposed rare earth element mine on claims stretching over 4,500 acres on Bitterroot National Forest land at the headwaters of the West […]
Back Country Horsemen help local food bank
by John Dowd Last Friday morning the Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen (BRBCH) were loading up holiday dinner boxes for Pantry Partners. The event is an annual service the group […]
Ravalli County deputy receives special award
by Kristin Kruse Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cassi Kopsa was presented with First Response Photography’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award on Monday, November 17. The award was […]
Hamilton Christmas Stroll and Tree Lighting set
The Hamilton Downtown Association (HDA) and Hamilton Downtown Foundation (HDF) are once again hosting the Christmas Stroll and Community Tree Lighting on Small Business Saturday, November 29, celebrating a full […]
Partners on the Plate – connecting farmers with chefs
On Tuesday, November 18, Partners on the Plate, a networking/relationship creation event focused on promoting, marketing and connecting rural producers to wholesale buyers including restaurants, institutions, and tourism businesses in […]
Corvallis powerlifting teacher wins world championship
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Corvallis third grade teacher Holly Snyder spent Saturday, November 22 traveling halfway across the globe. She started her trip in Wolverhampton, England and landed in […]
Pristine waters of the West Fork
Baseline water quality established near potential rare earth mine site by Michael Howell The Bitterroot River Protection Association (BRPA) has released the results of a base-line study of the water […]
Stevensville airport fuel tank dispute leads to lawsuit
by John Dowd, Star Editor Since early this year, the Town of Stevensville and the Stevensville Airport have been embroiled in litigation and legal concerns regarding the fuel tank at […]
Victor museum ready for annual fundraiser
by John Dowd, Star Editor The Victor Heritage Museum is gearing up for its upcoming Chocolate Tasting Party and Silent Auction event. To speak about the event, board members and […]
Hamilton Lion James ‘Jim’ Whitlock honored
by John Dowd, Editor On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Hamilton Lions Club met in front of Hamilton City Hall to commemorate a community bench in honor of long-time Lions Club […]
Inaugural Veteran’s Day Dinner sells out
by Kay Gibbons for the Bitterroot Star It all started with a novel idea proposed by Harris Himes at a gathering of all of the valley’s American Legion posts. “We […]
Ski film set for screening at Eagles Lodge
Proceeds to benefit Bitterroot valley conservation efforts Community members are invited to attend a special screening of Matchstick Productions’ adrenaline pumping 2025 documentary film “After the Snowfall” and connect over […]
Darby’s Townsend is ‘the real McCoy’
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor In 1982, Ennis defeated Wibaux 38-28 to claim the first 8-Man Football State Championship. In the 43 years since, there have been some memorable individual […]
Hamilton Women’s Golf Association donates to valley schools
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Hamilton Women’s Golf Association (HWGA) continues to make a positive difference in the Bitterroot Valley golf community. The HWGA raised a record amount of […]
Bitterroot municipal election results
by John Dowd, Editor Ravalli County municipal elections were held last week. There were a total of 5303 registered voters in Stevensville, Hamilton and Darby. 1,852 votes were cast, with […]
Tony Hudson – Republican on a mission
by Victoria Howell Ravalli County is a solidly Republican county in a solidly Republican state. But, there appears to be a growing rift in the Montana Republican Party, and at […]