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 Washington’s pending ban on many semi-auto rifles. (See the Washington section.)
Region-Wide
April snow in the Inland Northwest.
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There’s no more plastic bags at Walmart stores in Oregon, Washington.
Idaho
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Hoping to go hunting for morel mushrooms in central Idaho this year? Here’s what to know.
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Idaho teacher and LGBT activist arrested on charges of raping 16-year-old boy.
A follow-up news report:
Some parents to withdraw students, new information revealed about arrested teacher.
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Idaho man passes 20-pound weight between his hands for Guinness World Record.
Montana
Utility agencies in Montana plan for cyberattack defense.
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Poplar felon admits possessing ammunition after shootout on Fort Peck Indian Reservation.
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Montana House Speaker refuses to recognize Rep. Zooey Zephyr on floor until she apologizes. JWR’s Comments: Zephyr’s “…blood on your hands…” accusation seems absurd, given the very high suicide and suicide contemplation rates for teen transgenders. If anything, the Montana legislators have saved lives, with their legislation.
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Former Billings Petroleum Club members still paying fees after months-old closure.
Central & Eastern Oregon
Eastern Oregon police department, community mourns the loss of reserve officer.
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More details on the arrest: Suspect accused of killing officer arrested in Eastern Oregon.
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Central & Eastern Washington
Some bad news: Semi-automatic rifle ban passes Washington Legislature. JWR’s Comments: This bill would ban most detachable-magazine semi-auto rifles, many shotguns, some handguns, and any magazine that holds more than 10 cartridges. Mark my words: If signed into law by Democrat Governor Jay Inslee, this legislation will be the veritable “last straw” for many conservative residents of Washington. I expect to see a mass exodus of gun owners from Washington. This will also likely propel the Liberty State movement back into the headlines. Much like the situation in Oregon, the Wet Side/Dry Side cultural divide in Washington is becoming a chasm.
Update: Inslee did sign the bill, on Tuesday April 25, 2023.
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Weed dispensaries across Washington state feeling the sting of federal restrictions.
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Wyoming
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Two arrested after a WHP trooper stopped to help a stranded individual.
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See Miles Of Steel Silhouettes Along This Wyoming Highway.
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