This column is posted on Tuesdays. Here, we present news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. We also mention companies in the region of interest to preppers. Today’s focus is on newly-elected Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte.
Idaho
First in our news headlines: The row over Idaho’s sales tax on groceries continues. The Idaho Governor actually missed his deadline to veto a bill that would have ended the tax, but they let that slide. (The veto was somehow certified.) See: Clash of the Idaho Titans
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This innovative small company in Sandpoint, Idaho deserves a special mention: Advanced Offroad Trailer (AOT). Check out the videos of their ATV trailers in action. What a great design! (Note: The elk carcass loading video is not politically correct. But it shows both the strength and versatility of the design.)
Montana
Man escapes mountain lion encounter near Libby with minor injuries JWR’s Comment: Always carry a gun when you are out in the woods!
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Newly-elected Congressman Greg Gianforte to appear in Bozeman courtroom Monday. JWR’s Comment: It appears that in Montana, #MAGA politics can be a Maga (combat) sport.
Eastern Oregon
The Argus Observer (In Ontario, Oregon) reports: Traffic after eclipse could be incredible
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Police seek help to ID man who stole gun
Eastern Washington
And next, over at Redoubt News, we read: Schuyler Barbeau Changes Plea To Guilty.
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On to this news: United offers new flights from Spokane to Chicago, San Francisco
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Radio Free Redoubt: Interview with Steve McLaughlin – Ranchers Targeted Again Over Grazing
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Wyoming
Conservationists file lawsuit against elk feeding in Wyoming
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Record flooding along Wind River threatens homes
The Redoubt in the Media
Lastly, we read: On Tap: Inland Northwest doing it part to keep up the beer boom.
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