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 some reporting funded by the Stiefel Freethought Foundation. (See the Idaho section.)
Idaho
How big Christian nationalism has come courting in North Idaho. JWR’s Comments: To me, it appears that this article displays some bias. Don’t miss the disclosure note at the bottom of the article: “This story was reported with support from the Stiefel Freethought Foundation.” That is an atheist-led group. The foundation’s stated goal:
“The mission of the Stiefel Freethought Foundation is to secure humanity’s future by ensuring public policy decisions are based on love and reason rather than bias and dogma.”
This leads me to ask: Is this group actually fighting bias? At least with the article I cited, the author seems to be utilizing bias.
The machinations of politics of the 21st century are changing, folks. So, let’s be watchful, and carefully analyze the motivations and intent of news reporters.
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Redoubt News had this report: First Amendment Triumphs! Judge Rules Arrest of Outdoor Worshippers Unconstitutional.
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‘Protecting the lake’: Plans underway for cleanup of leaking dozer in Lake Coeur d’Alene.
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Idaho bill could bring back execution by firing squad.
Montana
Man killed during Clinton store hostage situation identified.
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Charges filed against man who hit MHP trooper with vehicle near Eureka.
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Bitterroot Health announces dialysis center coming to Hamilton.
Central & Eastern Oregon
A television news segment: Eastern Oregon rail station project becomes a money pit for taxpayers.
“In the little town of Nyssa along the Idaho border, the state of Oregon has backed the construction of a new rail station. The cost has skyrocketed by $14 million.”
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BLM to begin 1,243-acre fuels reduction project Thursday off Highway 20, SE of Brothers.
Central & Eastern Washington
Suspect in 40-year-old cold case murder makes first court appearance in Spokane County. This article begins:
“The suspect in a 40-year-old cold case murder appeared before a Spokane County judge for the first time Friday.
Tracy Pruitt is accused of killing Spokane businessman Archie Rutherford at his South Hill home in 1982. Court documents described Archie’s murder as “very gruesome and violent.” His wife discovered his body after she returned home from a trip.
An autopsy determined Archie suffered multiple injuries including a stab wound to his neck.
For 40 years, investigators didn’t have any strong leads to a murder suspect. That’s until they ran a DNA test in 2022. A match report confirmed the blood found in the kitchen at the crime scene was the suspect’s DNA. Court documents also say one set of fingerprints found on the victim’s stolen Honda matched the suspect’s.”
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Pasco man arrested for kidnapping in Kennewick.
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Two arrested in connection to suspicious death in Elk.
Wyoming
Gordon Signs Bills On Underage Marriage, Voter ID, Seven Others.
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Video: Wyoming Highway Patrol officer nearly hit by semi-truck on snowy interstate. JWR’s Comment: It is a good thing that he was looking in the right direction, and started stepping lively!
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