Patient in Japan confirmed as having new virus from China

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's government said Thursday a man treated for pneumonia after returning from China has tested positive for the new coronavirus identified as a possible cause of an outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Glacier National Park bumping frontcountry campground fee rates in 2024

Frontcountry campgrounds like Avalanche and Two Medicine will see a $10 increase in their fee rates in 2024, Glacier National Park officials said Friday.

Actors bring beloved ‘Elf the Musical’ to stage

Additional matinee show and virtual tickets are still available for musical

Theater announces summer lineup, launches season ticket sales

Auditions will be held Jan. 22 and 23

COEUR d’ALENE – Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre is bringing three popular Broadway musicals to the stage for the summer 2022 season: “Mamma Mia!,” “Little Women” and “Nunsense.” Season tickets are available now, in time for Christmas giving.

Events

Art, theater and entertainment events happening in the Flathead Valley

Community briefs

Organization holds discussion on climate change; Churches combine; Whitefish seeks volunteers to serve on committees;

Paulette N. Farmer, 78

Paulette N. Farmer 78, of Hayden, Idaho, beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend, teacher and dog lover, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on May 15, 2023.

Opportunities for children of hospitality workers

CDAIDE hopes to disburse $17K in activity scholarships by June

The Coeur d'Alene-based nonprofit CDAIDE is hoping to spend $17,000 on kids of local hospitality workers by June.

Mission Valley Calendar

Your events guide to the Mission Valley

Drum Brothers will perform and lead workshop in Whitefish

North Valley Music School in Whitefish is hosting a Percussion Pairing Weekend on Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5.

UM study finds ‘Yellowstone’ series generates $750M in spending in Montana

Centered on the fictional Dutton family ranch, “Yellowstone” is largely filmed in Darby, Hamilton, Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley, and it treated more than 12 million viewers to the scenery of Montana during its season-five premiere.

TV show ‘Yellowstone’ generates $750M in spending in Montana

Paramount Network’s popular TV series “Yellowstone,” has sparked the interest of a worldwide audience, bringing an estimated 2.1 million visitors and $730 million in spending to Montana in 2021, according to a new University of Montana study.

Economic Outlook Seminar explores inflation, recession and in-migration

Inflation, recession, strained labor markets and a new wave of in-migration to Montana are the focus of the 2023 Economic Outlook Seminar, which tours nine cities, including Missoula on Jan. 27 at the Hilton Garden Inn and Kalispell Feb. 7, also at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Antonia “Toni” Madrid, 65

Antonia “Toni” Madrid, 65, of Hayden, Idaho joined Our Lord and the angels in Heaven on November 24, 2022 after a courageous battle with Gastric Cancer.

At-home COVID-19 tests available free of charge

OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Health will continue to provide free COVID-19 home test kits to residents at least through the end of 2022, despite the end of federal financial support for testing programs. With upper respiratory season at a high peak, at-home tests offer a way for individuals to check their COVID status without needing to access the healthcare system. Washingtonians can order up to 10 free at-home test kits per month through the “Say Yes! COVID Test” program. To order, visit sayyescovidhometest.org. The kits are delivered to the requester’s home or work address, free of charge...

Lonna McGee Meyer, 82

Lonna Lee McGee was born to loving parents Edith Dickinson McGee and Lonnie McGee on November 19, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA.

Meet the Candidates now live

Reminder of rules for letters about candidates

For the Nov. 8 election we invited all six candidates seeking election to the North Idaho College Board of Trustees to join us for an opportunity to reach their constituents virtually and without political bias. Visit our Meet the Candidates page on cdapress.com to hear from the NIC Trustee candidates who accepted our offer.

Drum Brothers will perform and lead workshop in November

North Valley Music School in Whitefish is hosting a Percussion Pairing Weekend on Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5.

Drum Brothers will perform and lead workshop in November

North Valley Music School in Whitefish is hosting a Percussion Pairing Weekend on Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5.

Dennis 'Pete' Townsend, 79

Dennis “Pete” Townsend passed away peacefully at home with family in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on July 4, 2023. The grand finale fireworks were surely in some way a regard to him.