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About Charlie Crabtree

Long time observer of State and Local Politics. Charlie was born and raised in Whatcom County Washington. Served in the US Air Force in the 70's and served for 12 years on the Meridian School Board (north of Bellingham Washington) and a stint on the County Charter Review Commission. Retired except for Blogging and enjoying life.

Governor’s Debate June 18th shows differences between top 4 Republican Candidates

The Fourth Corner and Common Threads Northwest sponsored a debate on Thursday June 18th with four of the 36 Candidates for Governor it was carried on KGMI Bellingham; KTTH Seattle; KONA TriCities and picked up by TVW.  The details of the event are below:   Left to Right: Loren Culp; Joshua Freed; Phil Fortunato; Tim Eyman. In a two hour debate the four Republican candidates went back and forth with questions asked by the moderator ...

By |2020-06-25T06:43:46-07:00June 24, 2020|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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Whatcom League of Women’s Voters back job threatening moritorium at Cherry Point

ALCOA Intalco Works at Cherry Point With one business at Cherry Point closing down in July with the loss of 770 direct manufacturing jobs, (see that story here) the County Council, at its June 2nd meeting, will be discussing a renewal of its Cherry Point injunction. The injunction, referred to as a moratorium by the council, is up for it 8th six month renewal and it enjoins the Businesses at Cherry Point ...

By |2020-06-02T13:37:48-07:00June 1, 2020|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|3 Comments
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COVID deaths in Whatcom County show 20% error rate

  The Whatcom Health Department released new data on May 31st lowering the Death figure from COVID by 20% (36-30) Our COVID report the Health Department which showed data produced by the Whatcom Health Department May 10th Reported 32 deaths in Whatcom County. (Here)   The update from the Whatcom County Health Department on May 31st shows the reduction below. Last updated: Sunday, May 31, 2020 10:30 am. Confirmed Cases** 395 Negative Results* 8,135 ...

By |2020-06-01T09:46:53-07:00June 1, 2020|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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Ferndale Councilwoman snitches on Intalco workers rally

Backgound: When every attempt is being made to bring the community together on the impending layoffs at ALCOA Intalco Works it comes to light that one of the City Council People in Ferndale used her title and city e-mail address to "report" that a rally on April 23rd in Pioneer Park was not "compliant" with the Governor's dictates. Pictured below the reporting person is in the Contact Email the Contact Name and Phone. Doug ...

By |2020-05-22T09:38:12-07:00May 21, 2020|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News|2 Comments
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Communications director of Ferndale spouts off: “Rep VanWerven connected to “pro-plague” rally in Lynden”

  Rep Luanne VanWerven Riley Sweeney, who serves as communications director in the City of Ferndale, took a bit of time to blast Rep VanWerven on Social Media. Riley Sweeney Communication/Recreation City of Ferndale In a comment made on the 42nd Legislative Democrats facebook page Mr. Sweeney compliments the editor of the Cascadia Weekly, Tim Johnson, for " drawing connections... between Van Werven and the pro-plague rally in Lynden and ...

By |2020-05-15T18:17:05-07:00May 15, 2020|Fourth Corner News|6 Comments
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R-90 Status and location calendar for the Fourth Corner 5 Counties

The folks at KVI have put out a list of locations and times for voters to sign the R-90 Petitions the Referendum, if validated, will overturn the legislative decision to teach students K-12 using a state dictated curriculum for sex education. The article by the Fourth Corner is here. Update: It still takes 139,000 valid signatures to get it on the ballot; but today's report on KVI radio states that this weekend will have ...

By |2020-05-15T14:14:48-07:00May 15, 2020|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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COVID Summary and update from Whatcom CountyHealth Department

The Fourth Corner wants to provide an update on the COVID pandemic. March 10th in Whatcom County; is when Meridian School District closed their schools we have been covering this outbreak since then. On May 10th (2 months to the day that Meridian School District closed its district) the Health Department released the data below concerning the Whatcom County COVID outbreak: NOTE: The Health Department states that the data concerning deaths may change. From ...

By |2020-05-15T12:51:51-07:00May 15, 2020|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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Closing ALCOA Intalco Works an Update May 1 2020

Over 770 jobs will disappear from Cherry Point when Ferndale's Intalco closes in July.   Both Sen. Ericksen and Rep VanWerven wish to save the jobs at Intalco and Sen. Ericksen has a long history of keeping the Intalco Works open. 29th Of April: "Rep. Van Werven and Sen. Ericksen, fighting to keep Intalco open. These are 700 family-wage jobs we can't lose!" #saveintalco from Rep Van Werven:   Sen Doug Ericksen 42nd ...

By |2020-05-01T19:03:37-07:00May 1, 2020|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|1 Comment
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Governor a power unto himself you decide.

There have been questions on the limit of the power of the Governor during this time. JT Wilcox the minority leader of the State House of Representatives has posted the following on Facebook and seems to state that legal minds say that except for minor items the Governor can continue on this course science or no science, and over 30 days without input of any kind from the legislative branch. His comments here: ...

By |2020-04-22T18:16:54-07:00April 22, 2020|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|2 Comments
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Ferndale’s Alcoa Intalco Works to Close in July.

Alcoa Intalco Works announces closure: Here is the press release announcing the closing of Intalco Alcoa in Ferndale  in July 2020 and putting 700 people out of work. They cite uncompetitive world pricing of the product for the closing and mention they will donate the promised $200,000.00 to local charities. Most economist are assuming that the country and the world will fall into recession and that does depress demand and lowers the price of ...

By |2020-04-22T17:36:42-07:00April 22, 2020|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News|3 Comments
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