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Whatcom County: Whatcom County Council District 1 Kaylee Galloway

Running in the Primary for Whatcom County Council 1st District Seat is Kaylee Galloway Kaylee Galloway Candidate for Whatcom County Council 1st District My name is Kaylee Galloway, and I’m running for Whatcom County Council District 1. I’m running for office because I want to see government work for all people, focusing on the solutions needed for today and for generations to come. I’m committed to empowering those around me and ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2021-07-13T12:38:04-07:00July 13, 2021|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|1 Comment

Chehalis School Board Passes “equal opportunity for all” resolution no special groups just education

As reported by Liv Finne of the WPC "The elected board of the Chehalis School District has responded to the concerns of parents and passed a resolution banning the teaching of controversial Critical Race Theory in public school classrooms. The new policy, passed June 15th, provides that schools will not teach that some students are inherently good and Liv Finne Washington Policy Center Education Director others are inherently bad based on ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2021-09-28T01:07:27-07:00July 12, 2021|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

Training created by State School Directors Association to expand Equity and Diversity understanding.

State Equity and Diversity Training(which many refer to as Critical Race Theory) Releases most districts from the need to have student learning and equal opportunity as their primary focus… Some fear the divisions created could make it less safe in the public school system. In Several releases from the Washington State School Directors and the Washington Adminstrators Association there is considerable training on how to manage the use of what some call Critical ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2021-10-27T09:42:48-07:00July 11, 2021|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|1 Comment

Burning Churches in Canada brings “burn them down” from B.C. Civil Liberties leader

Guest Writer: John Lesow Guest Writer John Lesow, B.Sc, J.D. has lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1978. Prior to retiring in 2013, he was Western Territory Manager for Cascade Canada Material Handling Products and resided in Point Roberts. He served two terms on the Whatcom County Planning Commission from 2005-2013. He is a past Board Member of the Whatcom Humane Society and Treasurer of the Washington Press Association. (WPA) He is the recipient ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2021-07-11T11:32:00-07:00July 11, 2021|Advice, Opinion & Guest Writers, Beyond the Fourth Corner, Fourth Corner News|2 Comments

Meridian Parents group writes Open Letter to School Board… Over 100 Sign

Parent Group at Meridian writes open letter to School administrators Here is the Full Letter released to the Meridian School Administration and the Board on Wednesday signed by over 100 parents of the Meridian Parent Coalition: June 22, 2021 Meridian Public School District Board of Directors, Dr. Everett and Mr. Harvill, Thank you for the time and effort you have put into the Meridian School District. All of you play a huge role ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2021-06-24T07:33:15-07:00June 24, 2021|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Fourth Corner News|12 Comments

Directory to Candidates Election 2021

Here is a list of Candidates with links to their photos and unedited statements... At Large County Council: (Primary)Whatcom:Council At-Large in Whatcom County:Kamal Bhachu (Primary) Whatcom: Council At-Large in Whatcom County: Bob Burr (Primary)Whatcom: Whatcom County Council At Large: Misty Flowers 1st District County Council: (Primary) Whatcom County: Whatcom County Council District 1 Kaylee Galloway (Primary) Whatcom County: Whatcom County Council District 1 Jeremiah Ramsey City of Blaine: (Primary)Whatcom: Colin Hawkins: Blaine City ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2021-07-15T12:44:19-07:00June 22, 2021|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

Whatcom: Whatcom County Port of Bellingham Commissioner District 1: John Huntley

In the 2021 General Election: John Huntley runs for Port Commissioner District 1 Position Elected Experience: None John Huntley Candidate for Bellingham Port Commissioner District 1 Other Professional Experience: Owner, president and CEO since 2007 of Mills Electric, a Bellingham-based electrical and instrumentation company serving the Pacific Northwest with 150 employees who are members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, City University; Sehome High ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2021-06-22T07:43:08-07:00June 22, 2021|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|6 Comments

Whatcom: Whatcom County Council At Large: Misty Flowers

In the Primary Misty Flowers is running for Whatcom County At Large Council Position Fresh Leadership, People Powered! Misty Flowers Candidate for Whatcom County Council At-Large Misty Flowers is ready to listen to Whatcom County residents and represent your needs for a Sustainable Future. She knows every family and job is essential. Our Children are Our Future: they deserve honest leadership, accountable government and an environment in which to thrive. ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2021-09-28T01:08:17-07:00June 21, 2021|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|17 Comments

Whatcom: Lynden City Council Position 5: Nick H Laninga

General Election: Nick H Laninga is running for Lynden City Council Position 5 Elected Experience Currently serving on the City Council and on the Parks and Finance Committees. Other Professional Experience Grocery store manager and owner. Bus driver and paraeducator of special needs students for Lynden School District. Education Lynden Christian School graduate. Earned the Association of Washington Cities certificate of Leadership. This training provided the knowledge to effectively operate within the law, plan for ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2021-07-10T08:43:12-07:00June 21, 2021|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|1 Comment

Whatcom County: Lynden Regional Park and Recreation Dist 3 Commissioner Pos 4: Bob Johnson

General Election: Bob Johnson is running unopposed in the November election for Lynden Regional Park & Recreation Dist 3 Bob Johnson- Candidate for Lynden Rec District 3 Commissioner pos 4 Elected Experience Elected as County Commissioner for Ingham, Michigan from 1995-1996, serving on all 4 standing committees; Chaired the Township Board of Review in Bath, Michigan, which resolved citizen complaints about property tax assessments, from 1998 to 2001; Served on the ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2021-06-21T11:41:21-07:00June 21, 2021|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments