This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies located in the American Redoubt region that are of interest to preppers and survivalists. Today, news that some avalanche watches are in effect..
Region-Wide
Owyhee protection bill passes U.S. Senate. The article begins:
“The Owyhee Canyonlands are one step closer to gaining federal protection.
On a Friday voice vote, the U.S. Senate passed the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act, which would designate more than 1 million acres as federally protected wilderness centered around Eastern Oregon’s Malheur County. Also known as the Malheur CEO Act, the bill is sponsored by U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon.”
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High Avalanche Danger Today in: Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, & Idaho.
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60-Day Extended Weather Forecast for Inland Northwest.
Idaho
Cattle on the loose along I-15 near Shelley snarl traffic.
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Backcountry Avalanche Watches issued for multiple North Idaho counties.
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Two Idaho ski areas made Newsweek’s Top 10 in the nation – including the No. 1 spot.
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Civil Rights Attorney John H. Bryan: My Video Makes TV News in Idaho – Town Responds and Gaslights!
Montana
Avalanche danger rises in Montana’s backcountry areas.
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In-Bounds Avalanche Buries Montana Skier.
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Montana Mesonet more than halfway complete.
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Deer Lodge man says horse drowning caught on video was ‘catastrophic accident’.
Central & Eastern Oregon
Mysterious ‘boom’ heard throughout Central Oregon, residents raise questions.
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Mount Bachelor Boasts Deepest Snowpack in the Country as Early-Season Storm Delivers.
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New holiday movie puts spotlight on La Grande.
Central & Eastern Washington
To file under Perps From Outside The Redoubt: Texas man suspected of causing vandalism at Leavenworth park.
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Statewide: Covering your license plate could be costly in the new year.
Wyoming
Wyoming Freedom Caucus unveils ambitious ‘Five and Dime Plan’. A quote:
“As the Wyoming Freedom Caucus prepares to assume control of the House in the Wyoming Legislature for the first time, the group of hardline Republicans announced an ambitious plan to pass five “key bills” in the first 10 days of the 2025 general session.”
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$100 Million for One Square Mile: Deal to Protect Land in Grand Tetons.
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Wyoming Education Savings Account Family Application available New Year’s Day.
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Lawmakers fight EIDs to keep beef cheap.
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