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, an update on a 2024 Sandpoint, Idaho arson attack.
Idaho
Idaho Arsonist Gets 15 Years for Torching Lawmaker’s Business. Here is an excerpt:
“On July 4, 2024, the Army Surplus store in Sandpoint, owned by State Rep. Cornel Rasor (R – Westmond), was burned to the ground. Initial rumors were that perhaps a firework had hit the building and started the fire. However, police later said that arson was suspected in the fire.
Meyer was eventually identified as the suspect and arrested. She was initially deemed unfit to stand trial, but after undergoing a court-ordered evaluation at Idaho State Hospital North, it was determined that she was fit to stand trial. Meyer then changed her plea from not guilty to guilty.”
JWR’s Comments: The image above is a still from a video shot by Casey Whalen, courtesy of X/Twitter.
Mr. Rasor’s surplus store in Sandpoint was apparently the inspiration for the fictional “Grogan’s War Surplus” store in the humorous books by the late Patrick McManus.
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Man drives wrong way on Interstate 84 during police chase, arrested after SWAT standoff.
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State claims Kohberger defense is seeking a ‘perpetual continuance’ ahead of murder trial.
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Ryan Lewis wins Ironman 70.3 in Coeur d’Alene.
Montana
Smokejumper Reunion celebrates 85 years in Missoula.
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An interesting television news segment: Discover the hidden depths of Flathead Lake.
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Gianforte signs main state budget bill, but makes millions of dollars in cuts.
Central & Eastern Oregon
Alder Springs Fire 68% Contained, Final Update Provided as Evacuation Orders Lifted.
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Man charged with 25 counts of animal neglect was trying to create reptile zoo.
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All evacuations lifted for Rowena Fire near The Dalles.
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Ferry Fire grows over 9,000 acres; evacuation orders remain in place.
Central & Eastern Washington
Suspect in daughters’ deaths may have changed appearance; alternate images released.
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Study reveals over half of unhoused moved to Spokane after losing housing.
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Termination of Columbia Basin deal impacts Yakama Nation.
Wyoming
Chronic wasting disease spreads to more Wyoming elk hunt areas.
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WYO 130 through the Snowy Range opens for the season.
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Horse Fire grows to over 1,800 acres; 11% contained.
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