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 several ongoing wildfire battles. But rainy weather is expected soon in most of the American Redoubt.
Idaho
Island Creek Fire burning 14,000+ acres north of Elk City.
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Idaho’s only woman on death row moves closer to firing squad after Supreme Court ruling.
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Local News 8 Investigates: 7 arrested for voter fraud in Fremont County.
Montana
Montana school bus driver cited for careless driving following bus crash.
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Horse law shields Paws Up luxury ranch from doctor’s lawsuit, Montana Supreme Court rules.
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A fun video of a well-armed wedding party: Only In Montana!
Central & Eastern Oregon
Rep. Cliff Bentz explains why he isn’t doing in-person town halls.
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Emigrant Fire near Crescent Lake burns over 31,000 acres.
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Central Oregon Tool Library opens aiming to make tools more accessible for everyone.
Central & Eastern Washington
Wildfires on Colville Reservation grow, zero containment reported. JWR’s Comment: Thankfully, rain is in the forecast, beginning today.
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Washington state trooper now charged with vehicular homicide in fatal drunk-driving crash.
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Car crashes into Spokane home, woman arrested for DUI.
Wyoming
Wave of Legacy Wyoming Ranches Are Hitting Market In Historic Land Shift.
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Wyoming Lawmakers Drafting Legislation To Ban Cloud Seeding For 10 Years.
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Cheyenne man arrested for armed robbery at Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply.
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