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Seattle Times: “What in the world was Senator Ericksen Doing in Cambodia?” The answer is here.

You may recall The Cambodia Story: "What in the world is Senator Ericksen doing in Cambodia?" You may recall that charges or allegations or innuendos have been made against Ericksen and Buys on their trip to Cambodia in the Spring and in July suggesting various ethics violations...None of which have turned out to be true. (See Seattle Times Story Below...) Over the weekend of Oct 13 news came from the government of Cambodia ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-10-15T11:18:02-07:00October 15, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Fourth Corner News, Media Watch|0 Comments

Kris Halterman’s Saturday Morning show to be hosted by The Fourth Corner… Also Primary Picks.

The Fourth Corner's Charlie Crabtree will host Kris Halterman's Saturday Morning Live Show...Tune in: Why vote in the Primary.... TURN IN YOUR BALLOT please!! Tune in to KGMI 790 this Saturday July 28th and August 4th to hear the Fourth Corner's Charlie Crabtree host the Kris Halterman's "Saturday Morning Live" show the next two weeks at 8:00 AM. Bruce Ayers This weekend local long term conservative activist Bruce Ayers will discuss ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-07-25T23:17:22-07:00July 25, 2018|Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|1 Comment

35% Plus State School Tax Increase In Whatcom County… 65 Teacher’s Unions state wide threaten illegal strike this fall if districts don’t agree

Here's what "fully funding education" and the McCleary Decision means to Public Teacher's Unions in Washington Schools Washington Education Association Web Site: Raises up to 21% for teachers have been negotiated by local districts throughout the state. Since the Supreme Court case has been settled there are now 65 school districts calling for a one day strike. These include Bellingham, Blaine, Ferndale, Sedro Woolley, Anacortes, Mt Vernon and 59 other Washington school districts. The ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-07-14T17:02:39-07:00July 14, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Fourth Corner News|2 Comments

Tim Eyman’s thoughts on Paid Initiative Signature Gatherer’s

Background: There has been much concern about signature gathering for our initiatives in this election cycle. As of this writing none of these have reached the necessary signatures to get on the ballot or be presented to the legislature. Following are 4 statewide initiatives trying to qualify to make the ballot. The anti-gun-rights initiative Initiative 1639. Initiative 1639 here The carbon tax initiative Initiative 1631. Initiative 1631 here The no-grocery-tax initiative Initiative 1635. Initiative ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-06-25T06:21:47-07:00June 24, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Fourth Corner News|1 Comment

Tim Eyman and Glen Morgan to appear Thursday May 10th at Meridian High School

Just Show up or RSVP here for the tour to save check in time May 10th Thursday Whatcom County (Bellingham) 6:00-8:00 PM May 10th 2018 Bellingham Meridian High School 194 W Laurel Bellingham The Fourth Corner and Common Threads Northwest and Corporate Sponsor Asset Advisors are proud to present!! Political activists and involved citizens Glen Morgan and Tim Eyman have teamed up on a riveting road show to bring you “The Full Contact Activism ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-05-09T09:17:26-07:00May 9, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments

Senator Listens to Students and March for Life happens in Bellingham

Ericksen responds to concerns about Student Safety: What seems to have been a novel response to the shootings in Florida... Local Senator Doug Ericksen of the 42nd Legislative District held a listening event at Meridian School District on Wednesday March 21st . That report from the Bellingham Herald is here. Meridian School District was the only District to accept Senator Ericksen's offer. Although sources state: " Sen. Ericksen contacted each public high ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-03-26T15:26:59-07:00March 26, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|2 Comments

More Spending; No tax relief in Senate Democratic Supplemental Budget in 2018

Under Senate Democrat proposal property tax bills will have the largest increase in some time. The Democratic Senate Caucus State Budget that was presented today (Feb 19th) does NOT provide any Property Tax Relief... in 2018... to State Tax Payers hit this year by dramatic increases. Instead the Majority Democrats have proposed a budget that increases education spending by nearly a Billion Dollars over the next 4 years. They have identified 403 million for ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-02-20T15:55:08-08:00February 20, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|1 Comment

Billions in excess taxes collected in State Government coffers! Senator wants to give back this excess collection.

With the announcement Thursday Feb 15th that even more money than predicted over budget is coming into State Coffers. Sen. Doug Ericksen's bill introduced early in the session picks up momentum. Please note There is a Townhall of 42nd Legislators Saturday Feb 17th at the Blaine Senior Center at 763 G Street Blaine from 2 to 4 PM. The bill number is below with the description and status SB 6439 - Reducing the state ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-02-16T14:59:47-08:00February 16, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Elections, Government & Politics|3 Comments

October 19th Event works to Get Out The Vote: Tim Eyman; Glen Morgan; Lars Larson

Lars Larson Tim Eyman Glen Morgan Conservative Threesome to speak at one event ONLY in Whatcom County MARK YOUR CALENDARS Thursday Oct 19th 6:30 PM (Doors open 6:00) MHS 194 W Laurel PRESENTED BY COMMON THREADS NW AND THE FOURTH CORNER.COM Check this out ladies and gentlemen we have three speakers for you on October 19th starting with Tim Eyman the tax killer, Glen Morgan the Property ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-10-18T12:02:04-07:00October 8, 2017|Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

October 12th Event tests Free Speech at Western Washington University

Senator Doug Ericksen has been invited to speak by two WWU organizations: It should be an informative evening for the community and if you can... you should try to attend this event. A presentation by the "Western Washington Students for Life" and "WWU Young Americans for Liberty" at the Viking Union Building at 7:00 PM Thursday October 12th. From the invitation: "Sen. Doug Ericksen is holding a Town Hall Meeting at WWU. Senator ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-10-08T20:16:38-07:00October 8, 2017|Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|2 Comments