News From The American Redoubt:

Viral disease killing hundreds of deer in the Palouse region

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Who knew? It has now been documented that the perennial favorite rockabilly song Hot Rod Lincoln was originally written as a reminiscence of a race between the author’s Lincoln and a Cadillac up the Lewiston Grade, in north-central Idaho. (Thanks to R.B.S. for the link.)

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Idaho: World Relief confirms that they will NOT be resettling refugees in Northern Idaho. (A hat tip to Michael H. for the link.)

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I heard from a consulting client up in north Idaho that The Woodsman’s Shop has expanded their inventory of knives and Aladdin lamps to include some military surplus and survival gear. The shop is owned by Lance Echt and it is located in Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho, near the Visitor’s Center. They don’t do many sales by mail order, but if you pass through town, be sure to check it out.