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, we focus on an unintended consequence of Montana’s real estate boom. (See the Montana section.)
Region-Wide
Montana Versus Idaho Cost of Living in 2024.
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A video essay: 13th Oregon County Approves ‘Greater Idaho’ Movement – Secession Gains Momentum.
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Confidence soaring for Inland Northwest aerospace industry.
Idaho
Idaho Saloon Under Fire For Celebrating ‘Heterosexual Pride Month’.
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The Military / Industrial Complex Comes to Idaho.
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We all saw this news coming: Chad Daybell sentenced to death in triple murder by Idaho jury.
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Why There’s a Pacific Ocean Port in Idaho. (Thanks to blog reader A.K. for the link.)
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Reader C.B sent us this: Idaho Fly Fisherman Lands State-Record Cutthroat Trout, Kicks It Back into Clark Fork River.
Montana
In the leftist Washington Post: Montana’s real estate bonanza turns political as property taxes soar.
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The 10 Fastest Growing Cities In Montana For 2024. JWR’s Comment: In more populous states, most of these would be called “towns” rather than “cities”.)
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Snow plowing continuing along Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Central & Eastern Oregon
Bend rock has own Facebook page after taking out 6 cars in a month.
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Bend High softball wins 2-1 thriller over Lebanon to claim first state title in program history.
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Weed or wonder? The duality of Central Oregon’s juniper trees.
Central & Eastern Washington
GCSO finds person responsible for McConihe-area wildfire, evacuation warnings cancelled.
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Detectives face no criminals charges in shooting on Glenrose Road.
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New electric vehicle car-sharing program to launch in Spokane.
Wyoming
Wyoming Boomtown: With 12,000 Workers Expected, Kemmerer Looks To Modular Housing.
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Reader H.L. sent this: Man arrested for kicking a bison in Yellowstone, park rangers say.
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