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 of interest to preppers and survivalists that are located in the American Redoubt region. Today, we focus on some more grizzly bear problems. (See the Idaho and Montana sections.)
Idaho
44-year-old man drowns in Elmore County after trying to save dog.
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Bear breaks into car near Schweitzer Mountain.
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Grizzly bear attacks a pig north of Sandpoint.
Montana
Ovando bear mauling death prompts safety recommendations. The article begins:
“The mauling death of a bicyclist in Ovando last summer has prompted several safety recommendations to reduce the chances of another fatality. The limiting factor is whether people will follow the recommendations.
On Wednesday, the Interagency Grizzly Bear Executive Committee (IGBC) heard a summary of the final interagency Board of Review report on the Ovando grizzly bear fatality that occurred exactly one year ago. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator Hilary Cooley said the sad event has led to several recommendations from the 11-member board.”
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Glacier National Park faces challenges to open Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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Great Falls air show will feature USAF Thunderbirds.
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Here is a charity in Northwest Montana that is worthy of donations: Camp Patriot.
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Neighbors react to deadly stabbing in quiet Bozeman neighborhood.
Central & Eastern Oregon
Umatilla Saturday Market Open Each Week Through Sept. 18.
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Oregon hikes Port of Morrow water pollution fine to $2.1Million
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Central Oregon’s hot real estate market shows signs of cooling amid nationwide slowdown.
Central & Eastern Washington
Sockeye salmon numbers exceed expectations in Columbia River, open for fishing in Pasco July 1st.
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How would Spokane police enforce proposed camping ordinance?
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Man shot in Spokane Valley neighborhood, police looking for suspect.
Wyoming
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Electric Vehicles charging ports are coming to Cheyenne.
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Morning Show Interview: Meet Miss Wyoming USA and Miss Wyoming Teen USA.
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