New this week: Beastie Boys doc, Earth Day shows, 'Fleabag'

The planet and its wondrous inhabitants take center stage this week in celebration of Earth Day.

New this week: Beastie Boys doc, Earth Day shows, 'Fleabag'

The planet and its wondrous inhabitants take center stage this week in celebration of Earth Day.

Retired pope's elder brother, Georg Ratzinger, dies at 96

BERLIN (AP) — The Rev. Georg Ratzinger, the older brother of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI who earned renown in his own right as a director of an acclaimed German boys’ choir, has died. He was 96.

Lunch in Afghanistan: Rotary Club of Bigfork hosts international aid speaker Budd MacKenzie

By the time the Rotary Club of Bigfork finished lunch Wednesday, they were 7,000 miles away from their cozy lakeside town. 

AP Lifestyles Digest

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Flathead asks visitors to stay away, for now

The beautiful Flathead Valley is a travel destination to many across the globe, and the local economy relies heavily on the tourism industry.

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Lawmakers, advocates call for increased oversight of Idaho youth homes

Post Falls girls' facility at center of investigation

Idaho lawmakers said they will look to boost oversight of children’s residential facilities in response to an InvestigateWest report detailing abuse and neglect at a girls’ treatment home in Post Falls.

Thursday

The Alpine Theatre Project will present “The World Goes ‘Round” at the Whitefish Middle School auditorium on Aug 20-23 with an evening of Broadway hits by composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb. No one has written more showstoppers than Kander and Ebb, whose memorable songs include “All That Jazz,” “Maybe This Time,” “Cabaret,” “How Lucky Can You Get” and “New York, New York.” The World Goes ‘Round is a song and dance revue celebrating the most exciting duo in show biz history. The song and dance revue was directed by Betsi Morrison and choreographed by DJ Salisbury and stars Betsi Morrison, Aaron Ramey, Alexis Sims, Elisa Van Duyne and Luke Walrath. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays and 6 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $12 through $37. For more information, call 862-7469 or visit online at www.alpinetheatreproject.org.

Lunch in Afghanistan: Rotary Club of Bigfork hosts international aid speaker Budd MacKenzie

By the time the Rotary Club of Bigfork finished lunch Wednesday, they were 7,000 miles away from their cozy lakeside town. 

Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley

Cruise passengers off California await virus test results

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Coronavirus test results were expected Friday for some passengers and crew aboard a cruise ship held off the California coast.

Cruise passengers off California await virus test results

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Coronavirus test results were expected Friday for some passengers and crew aboard a cruise ship held off the California coast.

Big events banned, NCAA tells fans to stay home over virus

SEATTLE (AP) — Undertaking the most sweeping efforts yet to contain the nation’s coronavirus outbreak, authorities banned large gatherings in the hard-hit Seattle area and in San Francisco and closed Seattle's schools Wednesday, while the

Mission Valley Events Roundup

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The Latest: Trump says he's preparing for legal challenges

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The Latest: Biden says Trump is another 'virus' to defeat

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