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 about two additional life sentences for Lori Vallow Daybell. (See the Idaho section.)
Idaho
The War Bonnet Round-Up will be held July 30 to August 2nd, 2025 in Idaho Falls.
o o o
Two more life sentences for Doomsday Mom Lori Vallow Daybell.
o o o
Over 100 gallons of berries seized from suspected commercial pickers in Boundary County.
o o o
A RICO lawsuit has been filed in Boundary County, Idaho: Wittwer et al v. J&D Development, LLC et al. Here is some news reporting on the lawsuit: Two Idaho brokerages, agents named in RICO suit.
Montana
The big 70th Annual Missoula Gun Show will be held August 1-3, at the Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center.
o o o
Montana FWP releases new Bear Relocation Dashboard.
o o o
West Nile virus confirmed in mosquitos, horses in Montana.
Central & Eastern Oregon
ICA Rodeo kicks-off fair season in Grant County.
o o o
The Blue Mountain Rodeo and Fair is back!
o o o
Sheriff’s deputies battle flames before fire crews arrive near La Pine camp.
o o o
Van der Kamp’s certification revoked. His replacement could be named next week.
Central & Eastern Washington
Manhunt for Travis Decker continues with fewer leads.
o o o
Ephrata man facing charges after tip from the Department of Agriculture.
Wyoming
44 inmates booked on immigration holds last week weren’t Natrona County arrests.
o o o
In Casper: Guinea Pig Overload.
o o o
Wyoming Sees Strong Job Growth And Rising Coal Production.
Send Your News Tips
Please send your American Redoubt region news tips, event announcements, and American Redoubt-based companies worthy of a mention to JWR. You can do so either via e-mail or via our Contact form.