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

Happy New Year from the Fourth Corner! Communtity News that matters!

On January 4th, at a special afternoon County Council meeting,(agenda document here) selection of a Council person to fill Former 'At Large' Councilman Todd Donovan's Seat until November will begin. The January 4th Agenda document also mentions a Tuesday, January 9th meeting where the selection process by the new council will begin; after the swearing in of the New Council. The New Council will have Rudd Browne, Barry Buchanan, and Todd Donovan, Tyler ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-01-03T13:59:22-08:00January 3, 2018|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|1 Comment

County Council backs off on vote to change the charter.

County Council decides against putting at-large and 7-0 amendments on Agenda to begin to change the charter. Rudd Browne The County Council got an earful Tuesday November 21st from voters who did not want "vote by district" overturned. Two amendments for changing the Charter were put on the Council Agenda barely 30 Hours before the Tuesday Regular Council meeting by newly elected (by district) second district (South Bellingham) Councilman Rudd Browne. The ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-11-24T14:51:34-08:00November 22, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments

BREAKING: Council Moves to Reverse District Only Voting

IF YOU ARE HERE FOR THE ARTICLE: "County Council backs off on vote to change the charter." THIS WILL DIRECT YOU TO THE ARTICLE: In a stunning move by the County Council --- A Charter Amendment will be proposed to reverse a vote of the people in 2015. The Council will propose to do away with their "fair and equal voting" stand in 2015 and return to an At-Large Voting System for All Council ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-11-23T07:44:59-08:00November 20, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|5 Comments

So who you gonna vote for?

So what are the local county elections really about? How you respond to the Hirst Decision How you see the government by moratorium (Cherry Point)? Does the Council Represent you? Rural vs Urban Way of Life The four Independents and their opponents: 3rd District Whatcom County Council Seat Voted on by 3rd District Registered Voters Only Tyler Byrd District 3 is the Dark Green on the East(Right) Rebecca Boonstra ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-11-10T12:27:52-08:00November 3, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments

Whatcom Democrats under investigation by PDC…Yes on Jail pamphlet draws PDC complaint

Remember to vote!!! Ballot Drop off Locations are here Please Vote: Click for Sample Ballot Local Paper Prints story on Voter complaint about Yes on Jail Campaign.(But fails to report complaints against local Democrats.) The Local Democratic Party is also under investigation because of a Complaint filed on October 14th with the Public Disclosure Commission. The yes on Jail complaint story is here. The Fourth Corner was unable to find the ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-11-01T19:34:39-07:00November 1, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Media Watch|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

Vote Now Event Oct 19th at Meridian High School CAPR Director Glen Morgan to Speak.

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 at 6:00 MHS 194 W Laurel PRESENTED BY: COMMON THREADS NW THE FOURTH CORNER.COM AND KGMI RADIO Oct 19th Meridian High School the sponsors bring you three speakers starting with Tim Eyman the tax killer, Glen Morgan the Property ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-10-18T12:00:20-07:00October 16, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 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