Bitterroot Star

Time to help fill the 'empty bowls' - Bitterroot Star Many people look forward to the annual Empty Bowls luncheon that takes place each fall. It’s a time to enjoy some delicious soup and support the clay artists of the […]

A great option for local senior citizens!

Hamilton Senior Center offers friendship, food, fun - Bitterroot Star by Kristin Kruse If you were to walk into the Hamilton Senior Center on any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, you could expect to smell delicious food being prepared for lunch […]

Photos from the Corvallis/Hamilton volleyball game in Corvallis on Tuesday, October 29th. Hamilton won 3-0 (25-14, 25-18, 25-16)

Help is needed for Robert Gillespie, a heart transplant candidate from Darby.

Heartfelt plea to help Darby family - Bitterroot Star by John Dowd Robert Gillespie has been a staple in the Darby community since he moved there in 1969. He has lived there almost his entire life and has done […]

Photos from the Darby/Victor volleyball game in Victor on Friday, Oct. 25. Darby won 3-0 (25-9, 25-17, 25-17).

Photos of Bitterroot Valley runners from the 2024 Cross Country State Meet in Missoula on October 26.

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Stevi boys soccer team on to state semi-finals - Bitterroot Star by Scott Sacry The Stevensville boys defeated Libby 4-1 at the Stevensville Soccer Complex in the opening round of the Class A State soccer tournament on Saturday, October 19. Stevensville […]

Sunrise over downtown Stevensville, October 21.

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Three valley teams head to soccer playoffs - Bitterroot Star by Scott Sacry The Class A state soccer playoffs begin this week. Three Bitterroot Valley teams qualified for the state tournament: the Stevensville boys, the Hamilton girls, and the Hamilton […]

For the few Bitterrooters who might not see the print edition...

Bitterroot Star still bucking the trend - Bitterroot Star by Victoria Howell, Publisher This week is National Newspaper Week. It’s a time to celebrate the newspaper industry and the people who work in it, and to show appreciation for […]

Photos from the Stevensville Athletics and Activities and Hamilton School District 3 soccer matches on Tuesday, Oct. 8th. The Hamilton girls won 7-0, while the Stevensville boys won 4-2. Both the Hamilton girls and the Stevensville boys clinched the conference championship and will be the South #1 seed heading into the state tournament.

Railroad-Daly Fire Evacuation Notices

Ravalli County Sheriff Steve Holton said Evacuation Warnings have been issued for residents of the 1700 to 2500 blocks of Skalkaho Highway due to the Railroad-Daly Fire. The warnings were issued after consultation with the Darby-Sula Ranger District of the Bitterroot National Forest. Sheriff Holton said the warnings are given in an abundance of caution with a wind event and weather conditions forecast over the next several days.
Residents in an evacuation warning status should prepare to evacuate, but no evacuation orders have been issued at this time. Residents should locate important paperwork, medications and possessions, and locations to move livestock should evacuations become necessary. People with health problems or mobility issues should consider evacuating during the warning phase.
Information will be posted on the Ravalli County Sheriff's app for smart devices as it becomes available, as well as the Ravalli County Sheriff and Discover the Bitterroot pages.

🔥 Fire Updates on the Sharrott Creek and Johson Fires 🔥

The in Stevensville is currently holding at 3,275 acres after growing by roughly 25 acres during the wind event Oct. 4. Minimal growth has been seen over the past few days as conditions have moderated due to the 0.1 inches of precipitation that occurred over the fire on Oct. 4. All growth has occurred above 7,600 feet elevation in the subalpine fir fuel type along the St. Mary’s Peak Trail on the southwest corner of the fire with the prevailing winds forcing all active fire back into the main body and limited spread. 15 personnel remain on scene and are continuing to reinforce existing containment lines. No threat to values-at-risk and existing containment lines currently exists.
In the coming days, firefighters are expecting warm, dry and breezy conditions that may result in visible smoke and small flare-ups along the southwest corner of the fire. Little to no precipitation is forecasted over the coming week and anomalously dry conditions will result in heightened fire conditions into next week. Longer burn periods are expected with increased fire activity possible late into the evenings.
*** Road, area and trail closures remain in effect for the St. Mary’s area ***

The in the East Fork is burning actively in the Swift Creek drainage. It is burning south away from the Springer Memorial Community.
The spots in the Lick Creek drainage continue to grow together, approximately 50 acres.
Crews built indirect handline from the fire’s edge to the 432 Road (East Fork Road).
Stayed tuned for more information.

The , located 20 miles east of Darby near the Ravalli and Granite County line, was staffed with 6 smoke jumpers. It was mapped at 8 acres in sub alpine fir with numerous spots. The fire was creeping and smoldering with isolated single tree torching. A helicopter performed water delivery to suppress activities. Firefighters are continuing mop-up (cleanup, extinguishing operations). This fire was considered controlled as of this morning.

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Something special about a cross country meet - Bitterroot Star by Scott Sacry If you’re a fan of sports and competition, do yourself a favor and go to a cross country meet. I’m a traditional American sports fan. I put […]

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Stevensville’s Beames having record season - Bitterroot Star by Scott Sacry Stevensville soccer striker David Beames is having a season for the ages. The ‘Jacket senior has 32 goals on the season, which is a school record, a […]

🔥 Fire updates from last night's windstorm, some fires had minimal growth, and areas received minimal precipitation 🔥

: A reconnaissance flight today showed moderate growth from last night's windstorm on the Daly Fire. The most activity was north of Fuse Lake on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF side and below Gird Point on the Bitterroot NF side. Firefighters are continuing to protect structures.
: After a reconnaissance flight today, fire showed minimal growth. There was some fire spread was to the east and west of St. Mary's Trail. The fire was not moving downslope into the McCalla drainage area. Fire behavior is light, creeping, smoldering and the majority of the fire is burning back into the main body.
: 3 engines are working on a spot fire that resulted from high winds yesterday. This spot is on the west side of Swift Creek. Firefighters are working on containment lines. The 5771 Road is closed due to firefighters working and helicopters performing bucket drops in the area.
: This is a newer fire on the Darby-Sula Ranger District near Shadow Lake. The fire is staffed with 6 smoke jumpers. It was mapped at 8 acres in sub alpine fir with numerous spots. The fire is creeping and smoldering with isolated single tree torching. A helicopter will perform water delivery on this fire today to continue to suppress activities.

ℹ Stay tuned for updates

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

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Corvallis boys, Powell win golf divisionals - Bitterroot Star by Scott Sacry The Corvallis boys golf team won the Western A Divisional championship at Old Works in Anaconda on Friday, September 27. And it wasn’t close. The Corvallis team […]

Every year, Haven House provides Thanksgiving meal boxes to families in our community.

This year, things are a little tighter, and we’re reaching out to you—our amazing neighbors—who never fail to step up! 💛

While we’ve got the turkeys covered ✅, we need your help with the small, but oh-so-important things that make a Thanksgiving meal complete. These are the items that turn a meal into a feast and give families facing food insecurity something to celebrate!

We’re doing a big push before October 5th to collect as many of these items as possible: 👇

🥔 Instant Potatoes
🦃 Poultry Gravy Packets
🍮 Large Boxes of Jello
🥣 Stuffing Mixes
🍠 Canned Yams

Do you have space to add one or two of these items to your cart the next time you're at the grocery store?

A little bit goes a long way—by adding an extra box of stuffing or a can of yams, you’re not just donating food, you’re helping provide a meal to a family right here at home this Thanksgiving.

We’re beyond grateful for all the ways this community continues to rally together and ensure families get to enjoy a warm, comforting meal this holiday season.

Let’s keep the momentum going and aim to fill those boxes before October 5th! 🚀

Thanks for always being great neighbors!

📍 Haven House Food Bank
🏠 316 N 3rd St (in the alley in the back)
🕑 Donations can be made in the drop-box at any time!