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 of interest to preppers and survivalists that are located in the American Redoubt region. Today, we focus on Montana’s Constitutional Carry law. (See the Montana section.)
Idaho
Idaho couple charged with murder in deaths of two children.
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While the governor is away, Idaho lieutenant gov. bans mask mandates.
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Last year’s wildfire season was historic for West, but Idaho escaped. How about this year?
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WATCH: A sneak peek at Silverwood’s new attraction “Stunt Pilot”
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The latest from Jeremy & Melissa of the Good Simple Living vlog: Bears Are Back & We’re Running Out Of Time | Building Our Home In The Mountains. JWR’s Comment: Congrats on topping 250,000 subscribers! I highly recommend this vlog to all of my readers. Click on their “Subscribe” button! They live in North Idaho, but it is of interest to anyone who is now building or hopes to ever build their own retreat.
Montana
Montana’s Republican Governor Greg Gianforte signed a ‘constitutional carry’ gun bill several months ago. The law goes into full effect today, June 1, 2021. So, as of today, it also applies to college and university campuses. But here is the latest update: Regents will take constitutional carry to court.
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The NIMBY effect, again: Giant solar project proposed in south Butte, landowners concerned.
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Brown trout decline across southwest Montana rivers.
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Rare native fish discovered in two northwest Montana lakes.
Central & Eastern Oregon
Car Accident That Injured Three Teens in Bend Under Investigation
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Metolius man jailed on attempted murder charge, accused of firing gunshots at Madras home.
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Central & Eastern Washington
Cougar breaks into Washington man’s home, passes out in kitchen.
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Employees discover body at the Waste Management Plant on Geiger Boulevard
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Attempted Kidnapper at large, Richland Police continue search.
Wyoming
Jury Finds Gubernatorial Candidate Rex Rammell Guilty Of Not Having Brand Inspections
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Dispute Over Song On Radio Leads To Shooting On Reservation.
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Video from Yellowstone: Mama Bear Convincing Her Cubs to Finish Playtime
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