by John Dowd For more than 80 years, members of Fort Owen American Legion Post 94 have gathered in a former schoolhouse on the outskirts of Stevensville, maintaining a building that has become as … [Read Full Article] about Post 94 works to preserve aging post
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Judge seeks remedy for ESA violations in Bitterroot National Forest
by Sarah Glass U.S. District Judge of the District of Montana Dana Christensen published his opinion and order on a case concerning Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections related to road […]
New book revisits Montana’s forgotten horse racing empire
By Mike Hudgins Most Montanans know Marcus Daly as a copper king who helped shape the state’s early mining economy. Fewer realize he also played a significant role in building […]
Montana Made Gifts selling in Stevensville
by John Dowd One thing the Bitterroot Valley is well known for is the vast number of crafters and makers of all number of things. From furniture to decorative pieces, […]
Shared stewardship advances across western Montana
The Lolo National Forest and The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) are expanding their collaborative efforts to improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk and enhance landscape resilience […]
Pavement preservation work to occur on Eastside Highway
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), along with construction partner Knife River, Inc., will begin a pavement preservation project on Secondary Highway 203 (S 203), commonly known as Eastside Highway, […]
Flyfishing Journal – with salmonflies, expect the unexpected
by Chuck Stranaha I recall one evening on Hat Creek in Northern California when squadrons of salmon flies were overhead. The nighthawks were gorging themselves on the big bugs in […]
Hamilton lab at center of scrutiny
by John Dowd Federal criminal charges have been filed against two scientists affiliated with Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) and have intensified political and public scrutiny of the government research facility. […]
Victor museum open for 2026
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 […]
Primary election winners give comment
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 […]
National Trails Day at Larry Creek shows the work behind trail maintenance
by Mike Hudgins Just as the morning sun fully settled into the valley, trucks with horse trailers gathered at Larry Creek near Florence, where volunteers were met with shovels, Pulaskis […]
New campground opens near Stevensville
The site also features expanded parking for boat trailers A new campground at the John and Nancy Owen Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Bitterroot River near Stevensville will open […]
Rapp Family Foundation now accepting grant applications
The Rapp Family Foundation is in its 35th year of supporting non-profit organizations in Ravalli County. All organizations that have an IRS 501(c)3 letter qualify. Churches are automatically considered 501(c)3 […]
Turbo Turtles to benefit SAFE
by John Dowd It is time again for the Turbo Turtle Race, sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Hamilton. According to Teri Polumsky, a member of the organization, this “beloved […]
Big Sky Candy store celebrates USA
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
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 […]