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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 Charlie Crabtree|2018-01-15T19:59:27-08:00January 15, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

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 Charlie Crabtree|2018-01-12T18:17:16-08:00January 12, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|1 Comment

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 Charlie Crabtree|2018-01-08T14:10:19-08:00January 8, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Media Watch|0 Comments

Lighthouse Mission available to help community at this holiday time.

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. The Lighthouse Mission: In a headline on KGMI radio "City Hall homeless tent camp permit set to expire Monday at noon"... Noon was Monday December 18th. Background: People had ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2019-05-17T09:40:25-07:00December 21, 2017|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments

Get Out the Vote Event Fills Auditorium Tim Eyman, Glen Morgan and Lars Larson

Pd Advertising REMEMBER TO VOTE: Save hassle and postage Here is a List of Drop Box Locations Meridian Auditorium was full Thursday Night October 19th as Voters were reminded that it is election time and why it is so important to be active in local politics. It was brought to the community by Common Threads NW, The Fourth Corner and KGMI Radio Here is the Video of the event: Movie of all ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-10-26T16:34:25-07:00October 25, 2017|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|1 Comment

Free Speech: Protecting our freedoms (Charlottesville)

Violence at Charlottesville A lot of media time is being spent on the Charlottesville violence. And emotions from many run high. This can be a ripe time for the left to attack our very basic rights and divide us by defining who is a "hater" and what actions are the "moral equivalent" of someone else's actions. Hate Speech IS protected by the first amendment to the Constitution of the United States. We ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-08-17T19:34:23-07:00August 17, 2017|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics|2 Comments

No Legislature vote on Hirst- will Democrats lose control of the Legislature? Republican Response

Thursday June 20th Last day of 3rd Special Session LAST DAY of session: Republicans ready to legislate on Hirst and Capital Budget...Democrats AWOL. In a direct tie in to local Whatcom County Council, Water Issues and the Hirst Court Decision, the Democrats refuse to come to the floor to debate on the solution to Hirst and funding the Capital Budget. Rumors have it; many Democrats thought the Senate Fix would pass in ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-07-28T18:07:47-07:00July 28, 2017|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Rural Living|0 Comments

First Hirst; Now Education; what will you pay for McCleary Decision?

Late Breaking: Seattle Times:" Lawmakers must strike deal on ‘Hirst’ water-rights ruling" Hirst and McCleary Court Decisions take Billions of Dollars in Tax and spending decisions out of the Legislature's hands. How much will you pay (or save) on education taxes when the dust settles? The Hirst decision (stopping prior development plans in Washington State) has devalued vast tracts of land throughout Washington. We reported on it here. The court, in effect, Reallocated property ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-07-18T15:06:35-07:00July 17, 2017|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|2 Comments

BREAKING: Senator Benton to serve as Director of the U.S. Selective Service System

10:00 PM April 10th Senator Don M. Benton has just been appointed by President Donald J. Trump to be the next Director U.S. Selective Service System. Director Benton will report directly to the President of the United States. Senator Benton's reaction: "I am deeply honored and humbled to be chosen. I look forward to serving the President and the American people in this important assignment." This follows by a day a speech before the ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-04-10T22:33:01-07:00April 10, 2017|Beyond the Fourth Corner|0 Comments

“Water Rights” Bill Passes State Senate on Bi-Partisan Vote

The following from the co-sponsor of the Bill Senator Doug Ericksen "A bill protecting the rights of property owners to drill wells and build on their own land passed the full Senate Tuesday night. Senate Bill 5239, would restore the rules that existed before a state Supreme Court decision last fall imposed enormous burdens on rural landowners who seek building permits. The Senate stood up for property owners and property rights with a vote ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-03-21T18:33:43-07:00March 21, 2017|Beyond the Fourth Corner|0 Comments