SurvivalBlog’s News From The American Redoubt

Here is SurvivalBlog’s News From The American Redoubt. This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. We also mention companies of interest to preppers that are located in the region. The emphasis this week is on leather craftsman Norm Schertenlieb.

 

Idaho

First, over at Redoubt News: No Thanks, Senator Risch

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Big beards!  The 50 year-old rock band ZZ Top will be performing at The Festival at Sandpoint, on August 4th.

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Northwest of Boise: Mesa Fire grows overnight to nearly 15,000 acres. Here is a quote: New mandatory evacuations have been issued for the Cottonwood area and voluntary evacuations have been issued for the South Exeter area of Adams County due to the Mesa Fire, which is burning just off Highway 95 about four miles south of Council.

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Mass stabbing suspect summoned Boise police to jail before his attorneys intervened

 

Montana

Young Grizzly Bear Moved to Cabinet-Yaak Ecosystem to Help Boost Population

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News from Glacier Park International Airport: Busy Skies, Full Seats

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I recently met a quite skilled leather craftsman who lives in Great Falls, Montana. His name is Norm Schertenlieb. He makes some great leather holsters. His specialty is a quasi-shoulder holster that is also belt supported. It is an ideal design for comfortable field carry (but not concealed carry) of heavy frame big bore pistols and revolvers, such as .454 Casulls, various .45/.410 revolvers, and the monstrous .500 S&W X-frame wheelguns. He also makes holsters for a wide variety of smaller pistols and revolvers.

Eastern Oregon

In Hermiston, of course: Man accidentally stabs self while cutting vegetables

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Glare From Pendleton Solar Farm Draws Complaints From Area Drivers

 

Eastern Washington

From a Walla Walla writer: Are landmarks, orientation or GPS skills in your toolbox?

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Spokane: City working with Silicon Valley-based Lime to bring electric bikeshare to Spokane

 

Wyoming

Grizzly bear relocated in northwest Wyoming

 

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