News From The American Redoubt:

New Wyoming Lithium Deposit could Meet all U.S. Demand. JWR’s Comment: Wow! That is a relief. The Powers That Be were about to announce on the P.A. system: “Lithium is no longer available on credit.” (Pardon the inside joke for Blue Blazers.)

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Significant population change in Idaho impacting jobs. (Thanks to R.B.S. for the link.)

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An Idaho news headline: Judge rules extended traffic stop violated rights

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George S. sent this from a Wyoming newspaper: Famed Yellowstone bull elk dies

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H.L. sent: Oregon Teachers Traumatized by Unannounced Shooter Drill. They were crazy to try this in Eastern Oregon. They could have been met with lethal force by an armed teacher, adminstrator, or janitor.

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Also from H.L.: ATF offers $5,000 reward in Red Lodge explosives theft