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, the emphasis is on the wildfire season, which may continue for a few more weeks.
Idaho
Reported on September 8th: Idaho County Sheriff calls for ‘go’ evacuations for Williams Creek Fire. Here is an excerpt:
“The Idaho County Sheriff’s Office has called for level three evacuations (go) in the area near Orogrande following increased fire conditions.
The 5,100-acre fire is located near Wildhorse Lake in the Gospel Hump Wildnerness area. It was caused by lightning on Aug. 29.
“Ground and aerial firefighting resources responded with an aggressive initial attack at the time of detection, but the fire growth outpaced these efforts,” officials say on the incident page.”
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The firearms trainers at Verrett Tactical have expanded their calendar of firearms training classes in Naples, Idaho. Their night vision integration course is recommended, especially for anyone who hasn’t yet attended a night shooting course.
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Multiple wildfires burning in Kootenai River Complex.
Montana
A headline about Montana that I never expected to see: Lost dead sea scroll dating back 2,700 years found 6,000 miles away.
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FWP: More bears than usual being seen in Missoula area.
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Kalispell couple sentenced for stealing mail, using stolen credit cards.
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Another one to file under “Perps From Outside the Redoubt”: Felony Lane Gang steals thousands from area banks.
Central & Eastern Oregon
Bend Stood Tall Against a Mass Shooter.
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Updated ‘Go Now’ evacuations include long stretch of Cascade Lakes Highway.
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Bend police arrest Calif. man in theft of 4 catalytic converters, seek victims to return devices.
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This was reported on September 8th: Wallowa County community ordered to evacuate as wildfires continue to grow.
Central & Eastern Washington
Yakima: Cougar escapes capture at Randall Park despite officers tracking with drones, K9s. Apericope from the article:
“Local, county and state authorities searched for a cougar spotted in Randall Park for several hours Monday, but were not able to capture it.
“We are unable to track the animal down, so we’re pretty confident it has moved on from the area,” Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife law enforcement Capt. Bob Weaver said.
Weaver said while they mostly see cougar sightings in rural areas, they have more reports coming out of urban areas than people might think, especially areas that have creeks running through them, like at Randall Park.”
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Richland Police investigating vehicle fire.
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Goats return to Spokane parks to mitigate fire risk.
Wyoming
Wyoming trooper waives preliminary hearing, moving on to district court.
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