Rural Living

In Olympia The opposition reacts… Gas taxes to double; poor, the low income and farmers will take the hit

New taxes bring no "measurable" effect on environment or build better roads Democrats passed both a cap-and-trade and LCFS bill, the impacts of which will increase the gas tax by 55 cents without any measurable effect on the environment or better roads. Combined with the current rates, total gas tax will eventually grow to $1.23/gallon. Sen. Judy Warnick, the top-ranking Republican on the Senate agriculture committee, said, “I think the high cost is going to ...

Lonely ballot box location is a concern for citizen; Colleges not in session

  When no one is on campus during COVID; Ballot boxes in lonely places. Friday Morning, Oct 23rd a lone election worker is spotted at 8:25AM at the Whatcom Community College Drop box.  When asked by passerby what he was doing he stated he was "checking and locking ballot box". COVID has set up special problems for voters in the City of Bellingham. As a matter of fact there are there are a total of ...

Fourth Corner Recommendations 2020

Fourth Corner OPINION: Referendum Measure #90  Rejected        Website Advisory Votes No. 32, 33, 34 and 35 Repealed Engrossed Senate Joint Resolution No. 8212  Repeal U.S. President / Vice President Donald J. Trump / Michael R. Pence     Website and Facebook U.S. Representative Congressional District 1 Jeffrey Beeler, Sr.     Website and Facebook  U.S. Representative Congressional District 2 Timothy S. Hazelo     Website and Facebook  Governor Loren Culp      Website and Facebook Lieutenant Governor WRITE-IN:  Joshua Freed      Website and Facebook Secretary of State Kim Wyman     Website and Facebook State Treasurer Duane ...

Can the Governor declare Emergencies that last forever?

The short answer some legislative input is required but it is limited.  There seems to be no limit to the length in the State of Washington. Governor Jay Inslee The Governor has extended the isolation segment of his emergency declaration until May 4th 2020; continuing to shut down the economy and many business' futures. This brought to mind a concern of many: how long can the Governor shut down the state without ...

Another view on the Corona Virus lock downs.

Editor's Note: Local writer and volunteer contributor to water issues and The Fourth Corner has a take on our current pandemic. Thanks Molly Crocker. Author Molly Crocker I am blessed with what I believe is a sanctified optimism. I wasn't able to buy non-perishable foods yesterday when I went shopping, but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to do that soon. Grocery stores are having a great March! What's good about this ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

A Decade of The Fourth Corner; Legislature: Special Session? Taxes.

                      Like us on Facebook Here Subscribe FREE to the Fourth Corner Here Please help support The Fourth Corner Here In this issue: 10th Anniversary of the Fourth Corner. Representative Shewmake excuses herself from voting on a major bill for Northern County residents and jobs. The Corner's Point of View. Will the Legislative Session end on time. (Taxes: galore.) Coming to Meridian High School in the Common Threads ongoing series; this one is called: ...

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