We are asking citizens to reach out to the County Council Members (email provided below with talking points following) to urge them to vote without further delay for one of the three nominees to the senate seat vacated by Senator Doug Ericksen. Today in special session, the Whatcom County Council, contrary to its own resolution to select a senator today to replace the seat vacated by the death of Sen. Doug Ericksen, voted to ...
In a Political move Whatcom Council leaves flood victims and winter storm victims unrepresented in State Senate... Broken Promise leaves vacuum in state Senate. Feeling grows Council will "Stonewall" the appointment even after Tuesday January 11th. Leaving Whatcom County unrepresented. WCRP: Take Action with the County Council... Click Here. Barry Buchanan Carol Frazey In a nasty piece of political theatre the liberal majority on the Whatcom County Council has stopped ...
An Act of felony vandalism or an act of eco-terrorism?; You decide. In a press release by The United States Attorney's office; the woman convicted of "committing an act of violence against a railroad carrier" was sentenced by the Court. The case was investigated by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, which includes agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in connection with the BNSF Railway Police. Critical investigative assistance is being provided by ...
A republic, if you can keep it: Guest Writer Nancy Churchill The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was held in strict secrecy. Anxious citizens gathered outside Independence Hall to learn what had been produced behind closed doors. A Mrs. Powel of Philadelphia asked Benjamin Franklin, “Mr. Franklin, what form of government have you given us?” His reply: “A republic, madam, if you can keep it.” Dangerous Rhetoric by Nancy Churchill Nancy Churchill is ...
2021 has been a great year for The Fourth Corner: Over 108 Stories and more than 20 Candidate’s written statements as well as a revamping of our website, improving our email delivery system, and the debut of our monthly Radio Show on KGMI’s Saturday Morning live. We plan to continue to bring you even more information in 2022 with our ongoing recruitment of great Guest Writers, our coverage from a citizens perspective, and guests ...
Mayor fires 23 due to his COVID vaccination Mandate Executive Order, 4 Others were terminated for State Level Mandate Non-compliance. The city of Bellingham was sixth among Whatcom County’s top 10 employers in 2020, according to a report from Western Washington University’s Center of Economic and Business Research. Bellingham City Hall In a sweeping layoff; Employees were fired with little considerations for the replacements, attached training cost or the reduction of Public ...
Commission misses deadline by a few hours: Supreme Court Says Continue the Process. The four person state Commission finished their redistrict plan a few hours late and the maps had to go to the Washington State Supreme Court to make the decision on the State Redistricting Commission's work. In a unanimous decision here ;the court gave the go ahead to continue the process. Already delayed by the Biden administration which could not complete ...
Caring for Whatcom local History Ten Mile The Chapel was built in 1915 on land donated by the Hinote family. It was stated in the original deed that the building shall "at all times be used and devoted to all purposes which will be for the up-building of the community, including educational speaking, entertainment, and advancement of the community, and for church services to be held by any denomination." For the next ...
The Passing of Senator Bob Dole Sen. Bob Dole Presidential Campaign Stop The Legacy of Robert Dole Gerald Hulbert Sumas, Washington As many of you already know, former congressman and presidential aspirant, Robert Dole, recently passed on at the age of 98. A wounded veteran of World War II, he was a strong Republican from the State of Kansas, serving in both houses of the U.S. Congress. Here is a photo ...
Time to Address the Emergency Powers Act On Feb. 29, 2020, utilizing the Emergency Powers Act, Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 20-05 declaring a state of emergency for COVID-19 (). As of Dec. 5, 2021, that’s 646 days of “emergency”. Dangerous Rhetoric by Nancy Churchill Nancy Churchill is the state committeewoman for the Ferry County Republican Party.. The opinions expressed in Dangerous Rhetoric are her own. An "Emergency ...
