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Green-Mail in Ferndale. RE Sources for Sustainable Communities back in the news.

Ferndale Grain being sued by RE-Sources Ferndale jobs threatened by local environmental group's action. RE-Sources for Sustainable Communities (Correction NOT to be confused with the Sustainable Connections organization) in association with another environmental organization; Puget Soundkeeper, has filed yet another suit using "citizen" legislation included in the Clean Water Act. This time the target is Cargill Inc. in Ferndale. Well before the suit; Cargill was working with the Dept. of Ecology and local ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-09-08T09:20:16-07:00September 7, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News|3 Comments

Lummi Nation Needs City of Bellingham Water

Lummi Nation requests up to 600,000 gallons of water a day from the City of Bellingham while backing efforts by the State Democrats to block rural landowners from legally planned usage of water. Tim Bellew Lummi Nation Business Council Chair New Development by Lummi Nation on Slater Road is in Bellingham's UGA(Urban Growth Area). The Lummi Nation is asking for water from the City of Bellingham Definition of Urban Growth Area-1) ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-09-07T19:07:31-07:00August 20, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|5 Comments

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

Lummi Leader says NO to Hirst Fix—–Lummis receive DOT Grant.

LATE BREAKING:... LUMMI TRIBAL LEADER MOVES TO STOP GROWTH IN RURAL WHATCOM COUNTY...SAYS NO TO HIRST FIX IN SEATLLE TIMES. TIMOTHY BALLEW II OPINION PIECE HERE . Lummi Nation has added to their holding with Trust Lands purchase at the Slater Road and I-5 Crossroads. Lummi Tribal Council Receives Department of Transportation Grant. Meanwhile this leader and others of the tribe want all other County residents and other non tribal ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-08-07T10:56:51-07:00August 7, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 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

Todd Donovan appears to Endorse Daniel Collick in 2nd Council District Race

In an attempt to further his chances of going on to the November election by being one of the top two in the 2nd County Council District Race; Todd Donovan has sent out a campaign mailer featuring candidate Todd Donovan and candidate Daniel Collick sharing one side of the mailer. Todd Donovan completely ignores the other hard running progressive candidate in the race: Amy Glasser who has been working in the district. Obviously ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-07-24T22:34:01-07:00July 23, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|2 Comments

Primary Candidates Part 3: City of Bellingham and Others

Three Candidates Run At-Large in Bellingham Council Race City of Blaine has three candidates for their City Council At Large Seat Meridian School District has three candidates for the open seat of District 505 Pos 2 of the School Board City of Bellingham At-Large The City of Bellingham registered voters should have received a ballot for City Council At-Large Seat. This is a two year term. What do City Council people do?: 3.01 Council ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-07-23T12:38:42-07:00July 23, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|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

Ballots out: Candidates Part 2 County Council

Six Candidates Vie for 2 Whatcom County Council Seats 40 % of the County's registered voters will be receiving a ballot for Whatcom County Council District's 2 & 3. There are no incumbents for these 4 year terms in these races. This will be the first election after the 2015 vote for District Only voting and Re-districting process. What do County Council people do?: The County Council shall exercise its legislative power by adoption ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-07-12T18:32:08-07:00July 12, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|1 Comment

BALLOTS OUT July 12th… Get Candidate info Here: PART 1 Port

REMEMBER TO VOTE BY AUGUST 1ST... BALLOTS MAILED OUT BY FRIDAY JULY 14TH Two Thirds of the County's registered voters will be receiving a ballot for Port of Bellingham's District 1 and District 2 Commissioner's Races. The Board of Commissioners is a non-partisan, three-person elected body that oversees all Port of Bellingham operations by providing policy direction and decisions in public meetings. Click Here to find the State Laws on powers and definitions re: ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2017-07-11T14:41:15-07:00July 10, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|3 Comments