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Four Year “temporary” moratoriums under fire

Whatcom County Council’s “Moratorium Government” may cost Whatcom Taxpayers Millions British Petroleum's Comments to the Whatcom County Council on the Comprehensive plan update claim that the Council is Guilty of Breaking State Law; Zoning laws, and is in violation of the Constitution of the United States with ongoing “Moratorium Government” activity. In a 12 page document produced by the law firm of Arnold and Porter for British Petroleum and introduced as Comment on the ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2019-12-10T15:36:01-08:00December 10, 2019|Fourth Corner News|1 Comment

Yes or No I 976

By Tim Eyman: ALL WASHINGTON VOTERS: VOTE YES ON I-976 IN NOVEMBER For 20 years, taxpayers have passed this protection. ROUND 1 – In 1999, voters passed I-695’s $30 cap on vehicle license tabs. Court vetoed it but the 2000 Legislature immediately adopted it. Democrat Governor Gary Locke said: “We will not return to the days of high license fees – $30 license tabs are here to stay.” ROUND 2 – ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2019-11-03T13:41:48-08:00November 3, 2019|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

Advisory Ballot Information 2019

What are Advisory Votes? There will be several advisory votes on the ballot this November. What are they and why are they on the ballot in the First Place. Originally passed as an Initiative of the people in 2007 Initiative 960 stated that for every tax issue passed by the State Legislature of Washington, the Voters in the next General Election, would vote; “advising” the legislature on how the voters “felt” about the Tax ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2019-11-03T12:33:34-08:00November 3, 2019|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

Alex Ramel and Joe Teehan from KGMI press unfounded PDC complaint on “News Extra”

KGMI on Thursday October 24th "News Extra" reviewed a complaint by progressive activist Alex Ramel about a $70,000.00 donation from a company at Cherry Point made to a PAC also in Whatcom County. KGMI's own report states that the Public Disclosure Commission does not think there is a problem... also KGMI breaks with past local practices and reports on a complaint to the PDC and doesn't wait for an outcome while voters are ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2019-10-28T18:57:28-07:00October 28, 2019|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Media Watch|0 Comments

A Story of Determination and Success; Chihuahua’s Ferndale

Ferndale’s Chihuahua Mexican Restaurant; a story of Determination and Success; right here in The Fourth Corner. By Jenny Gonzalez The history of Chihuahua Mexican Restaurant begins with the journey of Alex Hernandez, in 1985 he moved to Seattle where he began to work at various Mexican restaurants. During this transitional year his passion for the restaurant industry began. Mr. Hernandez started out with modest beginnings working various positions, initially as the dishwasher, working ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2019-10-17T06:22:59-07:00October 16, 2019|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments

Whatcom County Executive Candidates “In their own words” Ballots are out

Satpal Sidhu Tony Larson County Executive Candidate Preview: Candidates running for County Executive to replace the retiring Jack Louws – Salary per year (2020) : $185,985 for a 4-year term. OPEN SEAT; VOTING COUNTY WIDE The Fourth Corner asked both County Executive candidates for any statement they wanted to make to potential voters. Here are the contents of both statements received from their ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2019-10-16T21:32:20-07:00October 16, 2019|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

Erroneous nitrate studies presented by EPA cost Washington farmers nearly $100 million and puts farmers out of business:

Advertisement Erroneous nitrate studies presented by EPA cost Washington farmers nearly $100 million and puts farmers out of business: Trump-appointed leader refuses to hold staff accountable for violations of federal law Criminal cover up of altered documents alleged by Save Family Farming. By the Fourth Corner Staff: Farmers want the truth about nitrates in groundwater. A fraudulent study ,with well-documented errors, has been used by the EPA according to Save Family Farming. ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2019-10-15T19:38:52-07:00October 14, 2019|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments

State Senator wants re-examination of state energy strategy.

SB 5116 Passed in the 2019 Legislature is a concern to utilities and energy providers so says Sen Doug Ericksen The measure requires early termination of major sources of baseload power and the complete elimination of natural gas by 2045. Senator Doug Ericksen of the 42nd District has called for these concerns to be addressed by the Energy committee in this fall's hearings. More Information: Eliminating baseload generating capacity without planning for its replacement ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2019-09-29T19:42:20-07:00September 29, 2019|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

Cherry Point Jobs will they stay or will they go?

Another County Council emergency moratorium passed in July making it three years of inaction by the Council to give certainty how to do business in major manufacturing in Whatcom County... Jobs held in limbo. List of moratoriums... WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council adopted interim measures on September 27, 2O16 (Ordinance 2016-039), March 27, 2077 (Ordinance 2017-0II), September 26,2017 (Ordinance 20L7-049), February 27,2018 (Ordinance 2018-007), August 8, 2018 (Ordinance 2018-044), January 29,2019 (Ordinance 2019-010), AND ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2019-09-29T20:27:02-07:00September 29, 2019|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

Whatcom Cattlemen’s Association: “protecting the ability to farm”.

By Branden Brink: The Whatcom County Cattlemen's Association is the local chapter of the Washington Cattlemen's Association. We are comprised of local beef producers, businesses, and industry supporters in Whatcom County. We strive to encourage and promote the beef industry primarily to local youth who will be the next generation of farmers. Currently the average age of the American farmer is almost 58 years old! Getting the younger generations involved and excited about farming ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2019-09-23T15:40:22-07:00September 23, 2019|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments