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Victor museum open for 2026

June 10, 2026 By Guest Post

by John Dowd The Victor Heritage Museum is open for the summer and the hard-working volunteers are excited to showcase what many of them believe to be their best display yet. They opened … [Read Full Article] about Victor museum open for 2026

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June 10, 2026 By Editor

by John Dowd The Bitterroot Star reached out to the winning candidates in the numerous contested races to comment after the primary election, as well as those moving on to the general … [Read Full Article] about

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In memoriam – June 2026

National Trails Day at Larry Creek shows the work behind trail maintenance

New campground opens near Stevensville

Rapp Family Foundation now accepting grant applications 

Turbo Turtles to benefit SAFE

Big Sky Candy store celebrates USA

Western Montana Food and Farm launches new agritourism trail

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Big Sky Candy store celebrates USA

June 3, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

by John Dowd This year is the 250th anniversary of the United States of America and to celebrate, a local candy store is going all in. Michele DeGroot, owner of […]

Western Montana Food and Farm launches new agritourism trail

June 2, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

The Western Montana Food and Farm Trail, a new agritourism initiative led by Farm Connect Montana, launched May 30, offering locals and visitors a new kind of food and farm […]

Richest XTREME Bareback Riding Returns to the Bitterroot Valley 

June 1, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

Dutton Ranch Darby XTREME Bareback Attracts the World’s Top PRCA Riders The Darby Rodeo Association (DRA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will host the 7th Annual Dutton Ranch Darby XTREME Bareback […]

Corvallis School District celebrates MCASE Special Educator of the Year

June 1, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

The Corvallis School District is proud to announce that Laura Carrasco has been named the Montana Council of Administrators of Special Education (MCASE) 2025–2026 Special Educator of the Year. This […]

Bitterroot Valley Veteran’s Resource Fair

May 29, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

by John Dowd According to the Montana Free Press, Montana ranks among the top states for veterans per capita. One in 13 Montanans has served in the military. Ravalli County […]

Community grows together through Cultivating Connections MT events

May 29, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

by Sarah Glass Thousands of vegetable, herb and flower starts went home with Bitterroot Valley gardeners, free of charge or by donation, thanks to another successful Mayday! Gardens plant giveaway […]

Getting ahead of voter registration confusion

May 28, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

by John Dowd There may be some confusion approaching the election, and Ravalli County Election Administrator Regina Plettenberg wanted to warn the community. According to her, the hours for the […]

MBPC releases Ravalli County housing, affordability data

May 28, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

The Montana Budget and Policy Center released an interactive map that provides county-level data on Montana residents’ ability to afford rental housing. “Housing is an essential factor in whether or […]

Bitter Root Land Trust to host poker ride for conservation on May 30

May 27, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

The Bitter Root Land Trust (BRLT), a local conservation non-profit organization, is inviting recreationists to get an on-the-ground look at conserved agricultural lands at the 3rd annual Burnt Fork Poker […]

High Water Chronicles: tips for more trout

May 27, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

by Chuck Stranahan With flyfishing there’s some stuff you need to learn hands-on. With water rising everywhere and becoming unfishable, one of the best uses of your time off the […]

Board of realtors holds local forum

May 20, 2026 By Editor 1 Comment

by John Dowd The Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors (BVBR) held a candidate forum last Thursday. The event drew 16 candidates, including six local and 10 statewide. BVBR president Mike […]

Doug Mason is Grand Marshal 2026

May 20, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

by John Dowd This year, Doug Mason was chosen as the Corvallis Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal. Mason has been with the American Legion for 31 years. He has held […]

Open range to open hearts: wild horses, burros find new homes

May 20, 2026 By Editor 6 Comments

by Sarah Glass  How should conservation and wildlife management look in relation to public lands in care of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)? Matt Bischof, also known as “Mustang […]

American Legion Post 94 displays flags for patriotic holidays

May 19, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

American Legion Post 94 and American Legion Auxiliary posted flags along the Stevensville Cutoff Rd. in honor of Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day this year. Flags will be posted […]

106th Annual Corvallis Memorial Day Parade and events

May 19, 2026 By Editor Leave a Comment

The Corvallis American Legion Post #91 proudly announces the 106th Annual Memorial Day Parade, set for Monday, May 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. This year’s parade will celebrate the United […]

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