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 another bison death at Yellowstone. (See the Montana section.)
Idaho
Suspected gunman found dead after fatal shooting of Idaho firefighters.
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“Truth and Reconciliation” Conference being held to voice concerns on Victor Perez shooting.
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Firefighters battle blazes near Greer, Pierce.
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North Idaho woman sentenced to jail for road rage crash that left child in coma.
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Montana
Bison dies after falling into hot spring at Yellowstone National Park in front of visitors. The article begins:
“A bison died after it appeared to stumble into a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park last week while visitors looked on.
The incident occurred during the early morning of June 21 at Grand Prismatic Spring near Old Faithful as tourists were enjoying a close-up view of the famous and popular hot spring, according to witnesses and a spokesperson for Yellowstone.
‘There were two bison (standing) there,’ said Louise Howard, who was visiting Yellowstone from Colorado for the first time. ‘I thought it was a great photo opportunity.’
She told CBS News on Friday that one of the bison started walking toward the spring and appeared to step into a shallow part before quickly jumping out. She said that in a manner of about 30 seconds, the bison started walking but stumbled at the edge of the spring and fell in.”
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A new Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE) video: MASSIVE MONTANA EXPLOSION CAPTURED BY DRONE! – Sidney, Montana 6/25/25.
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Judge rejects plea deal for Missoula man in violent traffic incidents, sentencing delayed.
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Ambulance driver dies following crash in Carbon County.
Central & Eastern Oregon
‘They’re all over the place’: Rabbit infestation takes over La Pine neighborhood.
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Off-roaders remove RVs, boats and trash at Gambler 500 near Madras.
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Federal payments in lieu of property taxes total more than $6 million in NE Oregon.
Central & Eastern Washington
Over 500 injuries reported at Hoopfest Saturday afternoon.
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Sheriff: Blood sample taken from crime scene belonged to Travis Decker.
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Is Travis Decker alive? A fruitless 4-week manhunt has produced ‘no certain evidence’.
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How Walla Walla Sweet Onions got to Walla Walla.
Wyoming
Wyoming Faces Rapid Population Aging, Outpacing All Other States.
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What Happens when an Illegal Immigrant is Arrested in Wyoming?
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Evansville Mayor says she will not be resigning after multiple people call for resignation.
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