Monthly Archives: September 2021

Rural vs Urban The growth management act after COVID

Editor’s Note: Local writer and volunteer contributor to water issues and The Fourth Corner has a take on our current pandemic. Thanks Molly Crocker. Author Molly Crocker I am blessed with what I believe is a sanctified optimism. I wasn’t able to buy non-perishable foods yesterday when I went shopping, but I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to do that soon. Grocery stores are having a great March! -----------------------------------------------------------------Why Rural Dwelling is Essential for ...

Unemployment checks sent out dramatically reduced at end of Federal Aid

The Employment Security Department's weekly report shows a continuing drastic reduction of those receiving unemployment checks on a week to week basis.   Federal benefit programs, including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) as well as the additional $300 per week for most claimants, expired the week ending Sept. 4, 2021 The week ending Sept 11, 2021... 180,372 people were receiving an unemployment Working in Construction check.  Because ...

Whatcom Auditor one of three sued in Washington for alleged election irregularities

Whatcom County Auditor faces Civil Suit Concerning 2020 Election Processes Diana Bradrick Whatcom County Auditor Whatcom County and Auditor Diana Bradrick have been sued by the "Washington Election Integrity Coalition United" a non-profit corporation for: VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR EQUAL RIGHTA PROTECTION; VIOLATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS; EQUITABLE RELIEF; INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; DECLARATORY RELIEF; PUBLIC RECORDS ACTION TO COMPEL BALLOT PRODUCTION   The Auditor has been served with the suit and referred all questions to ...

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