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 located in the American Redoubt region that are of interest to preppers and survivalists. Today, news of the death of a Wyoming Bull Rider. (See the Wyoming section.)
Idaho
Idaho House and Senate wrap up 2025 legislative session.
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Pocatello: Zoo Idaho opens April 5th. From the press release:
“Zoo Idaho is back for the 2025 season, showcasing our amazing native species. The zoo will be open weekends in April and weekdays starting May 1.
Zoo Idaho is an indigenous zoo exhibiting only native species found within the Intermountain West. The majority of animals at the zoo were brought in through the help of Idaho Fish and Game and various agencies and organizations. These animals can no longer thrive in the wild and the zoo has given them a forever home. When you visit Zoo Idaho you can know you are supporting animal conservation and wildlife conservation.”
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New evidence in Bryan Kohberger trial reveals defense strategies.
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Idaho’s ‘home hardening’ initiative aims to secure insurance.
Montana
Montana GOP censures 9 Senate Republicans for working with Dems.
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Montana greenlights third-party alcohol delivery.
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Two Bear Air rescues injured snowmobiler near Lost Trail Pass.
Central & Eastern Oregon
Problem Solvers: Fate of Oregon’s controversial wildfire hazard map now in the hands of lawmakers.
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Learning to back it up: Local trailer-towing workshop teaches confidence.
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Level 3 evacuations dropped in Burns, but more flooding possible next week.
Central & Eastern Washington
Kennewick senator’s election security bill moves forward.
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Public interest grows in WSP Trooper involved fatal crash.
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Kennewick-based Cascade Gas may face $5.6M fine over fatal Toppenish fire.
Wyoming
Wyoming rodeo rider dies in Texas. The article begins:
“A Wyoming pro rodeo bull rider died Thursday night while riding in an event in southeast Texas.
In a social media post, the University of Wyoming Rodeo team said they are “heartbroken in learning of the passing of former student-athlete Dylan Grant, who tragically lost his life in a bull riding accident in Texas.”
It happened at Wharton County Youth Fair Extreme Bulls event, near Houston. Grant was injured in the second round at the Wharton County event after being bucked off by a bull in the arena.
“Medics rushed him into an ambulance where they began working to stabilize him. He was then taken by helicopter to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, where he passed away,” The Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) posted on its website.
The 24-year-old Pavillion, Wyoming man graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2023, earning his degree in Physical Education Teacher Education.”
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As corner crossing opens 3M acres to public, advocates urge caution.
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