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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.

Carbon Tax: Governor may use proceeds to refill emergency fund that his plan empties.

Senate proposed legislation for a new carbon tax may add up to $.30 a gallon more to be paid directly at the pump by Washington Tax Payers. Governor Inslee In a speech made to the WSSDA (Washington State School Director's Association) conference on Jan 28th in Olympia the Governor spoke about the results of the McCleary Decision and stated that he wants additional money for education to be budgeted this year; spending ...

By |2018-02-02T08:27:14-08:00February 1, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Environment and Climate Change|5 Comments
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Alert: Realtors: CALL FOR ACTION… Hirst Update County Council: can we restrict more??

In an e-mail to their mailing list the Whatcom County Association of Realtors... Government Affairs Committee... Tell the Council to be open and transparent especially on Hirst. Background: From our reporter at the meeting: The County Council must remove the permit "Moratorium" on new wells and construction that was instituted on Land Owners after the State Supreme Court ruled in October 2016 to implement the legislature's passage of ESSB 6091 (the Hirst Fix). A ...

By |2018-01-27T15:13:52-08:00January 27, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News|3 Comments
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Washington State Republicans elect new Chairman to replace Susan Hutchison

Moses Lake WA... Jan 20, 2018 Four candidates campaigned to replace Susan Hutchison as Chair at the Washington State Republican Party Meeting in Moses Lake on Saturday. Susan Hutchison Chairman Hutchison on leaving the Chairmanship: "Now is a great time to turn over the party to new leadership...and I have been at it for five years. I could not find a better time to move on.  Generally the 2018 Chairman election means ...

By |2018-01-21T17:49:12-08:00January 20, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics|0 Comments
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Whatcom Family Farmers letter to RE-Sources Donors: Consider how contributions are being used.

​"Whatcom Family Farmers is the new, (2015) unified voice of Whatcom County's family farmers. Berry farmers, dairy farmers, potato farmers, beef farmers, vegetable farmers, nut farmers, ornamental farmers--all farmers who are family owned and whose farm provides the family income." Whatcom Family Farmers call on RE Sources' donors to consider how RE Sources contributions are being used and writes an open letter to RE Sources donors: Highlights: Whatcom Family Farmers is Contacting RE-Sources Donors. ...

By |2018-01-17T19:11:28-08:00January 17, 2018|Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|1 Comment
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President Trump more popular than Governor Inslee… Here’s WHY: special from Sen Ericksen

Special to the Fourth Corner from Sen Doug Ericksen. Is President Trump more popular than Governor Inslee? In a word Yes.  Trump 46%.  Inslee 43% Trump puts money in family bank account while Inslee is trying to take it out. Trump keeps promises while Inslee breaks them. The Facts: While you might not read about this in your local newspaper or you hear it on the Seattle based evening news, Pres. Trump enjoys a ...

By |2018-01-15T19:59:27-08:00January 15, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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New “Whatcom Voice” shares an open letter to the Council on Conflict of Interest:you decide

  An open letter from "Whatcom Voice" to the Whatcom County Council. Dear Whatcom County Council Member, As you probably already know a conflict of interest is a situation in which an individual has competing interests or loyalties…with a public official whose personal interests conflict with his/her professional position. The circumstance of a public officeholder, business executive, or the like, whose personal interests might benefit from his or her official actions or influence. An apparent conflict of interest is one ...

By |2018-01-13T15:04:43-08:00January 13, 2018|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|4 Comments
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BREAKING Hirst Fix Bill 6091 pass House and Senate Last Night (Jan 18th) Governor to Sign

BREAKING JAN 18th BILL PASSES SENATE AND HOUSE MOVES ON TO GOVERNOR Only 11 days into the session the legislature sends a Hirst Fix to the Governor along with a 4 Billion Capital Budget (that was held up until Hirst action could be taken).  The Fix and the Budget bill Passed about 8:00 PM on January 18th. From Rep Vince Buys: Lots of people want to know the details of the Hirst fix. Here’s ...

By |2018-01-12T18:17:16-08:00January 12, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|1 Comment
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BREAKING PETE KREMEN WITHDRAWS…Councilman Byrd explains his choice of Pete Kremen for empty Council Seat.

Sign up to receive your Conservation District Ballot HERE. Conservation District Election Coming up on 3/13/18.  SIGN UP NOW to receive your ballot in the mail.  You will not receive a ballot if you do not request one.  Everyone needs to be heard in this election. (Update- There are less than one thousand requests at this time from rural Whatcom County... last year's turnout was over 3,000). Paid Advertising Click to Request Ballot ...

By |2018-01-10T12:52:43-08:00January 10, 2018|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|1 Comment
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Sen Ericksen stays in the State Senate.

The Fourth Corner questioned a Saturday  Bellingham Herald story that stated that Senator Doug Ericksen was taking a job at the EPA... That story is here. This is a followup to our Saturday Story.   Today, the first day of the legislative session the following press announcement was released. SENATOR DOUG ERICKSEN • GOP 42ND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT - WASHINGTON STATE SENATE 360-786-7682     |     800-562-6000     |     P.O. Box 40442 Olympia, WA 98504-0442 For immediate release:   ...

By |2018-01-08T14:10:19-08:00January 8, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Media Watch|0 Comments
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Does the Bellingham Herald jump the gun on Senator’s Possible EPA job? You decide?

Senator Doug Ericksen With the Headline: Washington state Sen. Doug Ericksen appointed to EPA post in Seattle The Bellingham Herald runs a front page story based on what looks like a local blogger's rumors and innuendos and a quote from a secretary at the EPA's office not authorized to speak on Personnel changes. Without quotes around the statement the Herald states that: He (Ericksen) will start his position some time in the ...

By |2018-01-06T15:22:25-08:00January 6, 2018|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Media Watch|1 Comment
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