Category: Redoubt

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, discussion of possible Northern Lights viewing and descriptions of some designated Dark Sky Reserves. Idaho These Are the Most Overlooked Places in the U.S. to See the Northern Lights, According to a New Analysis. Not surprisingly, North Idaho tops the list. o  o  o Central …

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: A Qatar flag over Idaho?  (See the Idaho section.) Idaho From Newsweek: Qatar is Getting an Air Force Facility in Idaho: What to Know. An article excerpt: “The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho is a prominent one for interoperational aspirations between the United …

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 some CH-47 Chinook firefighting helicopters based in Montana.  (See the Montana and Wyoming sections. The photo above is courtesy of Billings Fyling Service and Lost In The Woods Photography.) Idaho Idaho’s small arms market anticipates more growth. o  o  o Reader C.B.  flagged …

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. In this week’s column, a glimpse at remote Idaho ranch life.  (See the Idaho section.) Idaho This remote ranch with gravity-fed spring water at SurvivalRealty.com caught my eye: Very Private Western Ranch. o  o  o It Gets Worse: What We Know About the Drunk Driver Who …

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, a bit of branding iron history.  (See the Montana section.) Idaho Idaho construction jobs grow while Washington faces decline. o  o  o Moscow school district uses taxpayer money – to sue taxpayers. o  o  o Flying the NEW Turbo Carbon Cub “UL” In Idaho. o  …

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 the Yellowstone effect.  (See the Montana section.) Region-Wide Legal battle over salmon and steelhead on Columbia and Snake Rivers. o  o  o Some new businesses: Inland Northwest Business Watch. Idaho Chronic wasting disease threatens Idaho’s big game and hunting traditions. o  o  o …

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. o  o  o Idaho’s only woman on death row moves closer to firing squad after Supreme …

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 an accident at Shoshone Ice Caves.  (See the Idaho section.) Idaho Three injured during walkway collapse at the Shoshone Ice Caves. o  o  o A television news segment: Gun ban sparks Idaho Caldwell Night rodeo controversy. o  o  o Idaho 2nd Amendment Alliance wants …

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, updates on the Travis Decker manhunt.  (See the Central & Eastern Washington section.) Region-Wide Scorching heat and smoky skies grip the Inland Northwest before a mid-week cool down. o  o  o Wildfire Updates: Northwest Interagency Coordination Center. Idaho “Swatting” Call: False hostage report prompts major …

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, I’m offering an eclectic assortment of videos from inside the American Redoubt region. These describe and show geography, historical tidbits, amazing scenery, wildlife, and some genuine characters. Pictured above is Salmon, Idaho, circa 1940. Idaho A video of a visit to Salmon, Idaho by some …

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, some data on gun ownership rates in the American Redoubt region.  (See the Region-Wide section.) Region-Wide Video: US States by Gun Ownership Rate — Comparison. JWR’s Comment:  If Eastern Oregon and Eastern Washington were separate states, they’d both very likely be in the Top 10. o  …

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 the manhunt for an Anaconda, Montana quadruple murder suspect. (See the Montana section.) Idaho Throwing Away The Key: Bryan Kohberger transferred to long-term isolation in ‘restrictive housing block’. o  o  o Sun Valley Tour de Force survivors heal and inspire. “What started as a …

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  …

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 Montana’s cattle population.  (See the Montana section.) Idaho This 42-inch lake trout just broke a state record. o  o  o Inside Idaho’s only maximum security prison where Bryan Kohberger may spend the rest of his life. o  o  o Rexburg man convicted for …

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 of a partial rock tower collapse in the Grand Tetons (See the Wyoming section.) Region-Wide From the left-leaning Newsweek: Idaho group calls federal intervention “necessary” to redraw state border. (Thanks to SurvivalBlog reader C.B. for the link.) o  o  o Inland Northwest faces above-normal …