by Michael Howell According to a Bitterroot National Forest press release issued March 27, the draft initial plan of operations for the Sheep Creek Mine Project submitted by US Critical Materials … [Read Full Article] about Plans for Sheep Creek Mine to be revised
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Stevi gets two new council members
by John Dowd Stevensville has seen a lot of turnover recently regarding council members. Over the last couple of months, three new council members have taken a seat. Melissa Bailey […]
Woman’s Club Flower Power fundraiser begins
The public is invited to join the annual Flower Power Fundraiser benefiting the GFWC Bitterroot Woman’s Club. This special event is a chance to brighten the home and community with […]
Lone Rock School District seeks community support for technology levy
The Lone Rock School District is asking community members to vote on a $100,000 Technology Levy in addition to the district’s existing $19,650 perpetual technology levy, which has remained unchanged […]
Christian vets plan annual ‘Walk for Jesus Christ’
The Christian Veterans of the Bitterroot is a group of followers of Jesus Christ who have served in the military. If you area believer in Jesus Christ, then you have […]
Biggest chili cook-off yet
by John Dowd For several years, the Stevensville Police Department has held their annual Chili Cook-Off as a fundraiser for department equipment. This year’s event, according to Stevensville Police Chief […]
Youth rodeo program starts in Darby
by John Dowd Rodeo is a Western tradition, and the Darby Rodeo Association wants to keep it that way. However, according to Cal Ruark, president of the organization, there are […]
County validated in jail diversion decision
by Michael Howell After working its way through the court for over six years and following a six-day trial, a jury in Federal District Court in Missoula decided in only […]
County fair organizers seek parade leaders
The Ravalli County Fair Parade has long been one of the most loved traditions of fair week. Each year, families gather along the streets to watch floats, horses, community groups, […]
Grateful to serve the Bitterroot Star
by Sarah Glass The Bitterroot Star is more than print media and headlines; it ties together our community’s shared narrative. Individual and group efforts, opinions, and forms of expression are […]
A change in the stars
Changing course on the ‘atmospheric river’ by Victoria Howell, (former) Publisher Monday, March 16 was my last official day at the Bitterroot Star. If someone had told me in 1985 that […]
HDA presents annual report on downtown vitality
by Sarah Glass Over 50 business owners and community stakeholders gathered to share lunch and hear the Hamilton Downtown Association (HDA) present its 2025 Annual Report at Hamilton City Hall […]
Historic Darby ranch, elk winter range conserved
The Bitter Root Land Trust (BRLT), a nonprofit conservation organization that partners with voluntary private landowners to conserve Bitterroot open lands for future generations, has completed a conservation easement on […]
The search for the perfect skwala
by Chuck Stranahan In some parts of the country flyfishers still talk about the willow fly hatch. Depending on where you are and who’s doing the talking, they could be […]
Glass, battery recycling scheduled
On Saturday, March 14, Ravalli County Recycling (RCR) will be holding its first event of 2026 at the North parking lot at Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton. Gates open at […]
Ravalli County Collaborative opposes Sheep Creek Mine
by Michael Howell The Ravalli County Collaborative Committee, established in 2017 by the Ravalli County Commissioners to promote the wise use of natural resources and foster collaboration among local, state […]