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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‘Hard to imagine why someone would leave Idaho for Washington’ — Gov. Little responds to Inslee’s request to veto abortion trafficking bill.

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There’s no more plastic bags at Walmart stores in Oregon, Washington.

Idaho

Car theft suspect shot, killed in Silver Lake Plaza parking lot in Coeur d’Alene. JWR’s Comment:  Many citizens pack guns in Idaho, so that makes crime a dangerous proposition for any evildoers.

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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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Meet the Montana Craftsmen Who Made the Quigley Rifle.

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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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City of Hermiston announces Corporal Jarrod Flatau and Officer Nathaniel Jimenez received the Lifesaving Award.

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.

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Weed dispensaries across Washington state feeling the sting of federal restrictions.

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Spokane County leaders unveil $305M concept for new jail complex paid for with proposed sales tax boost.

Wyoming

Wyoming news site finds more than a third of small-town bars surveyed are experiencing Bud Light boycotts.

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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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