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CBS reports Seattle Senator’s Leg. District has slavery; Do Large pay raises create District deficits on purpose?; Farmers get the word out at Forum.

Senator Saldana is prime sponsor of a bill that would have retailers report any slavery on our farms in Washington State. The Washington State Farm Bureau article here states that "Alarmed Washington fruit growers have been sounding off to their representatives at the state capital in Olympia Senator Saldana 37th District Democrat Seattle; Prime Sponsor of "Farmers Reporting Slavery Bill" about a bill proposed by Seattle Senator Rebecca Saldaña" (Democrat 37th District ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2019-03-12T22:55:33-07:00March 12, 2019|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|2 Comments

Ben Elenbaas running for County Council! Don’t Ask-Don’t Tell Illegal Migrants ; Farmer’s to report slaves??

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By Charlie Crabtree|2019-03-08T17:20:52-08:00March 8, 2019|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|1 Comment

Threats and Bullying: “Kill Doug Erickson” and the Kavanaugh hearings : a look at future Democrats goverence?

January 2017 Protest Remember to Vote before November 6th (Ballots mailed around October 17th) It may turn out to be difficult for the voter in this election to make a decision on races because of the real dearth of information on the differences between the candidates. Instead from early 2017 to now we get demonstrations, intimidations, and bullying like the photo above that appeared on KING 5. We need an ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-10-04T13:18:05-07:00October 4, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Media Watch, Rural Living|1 Comment

Conservation District Election Finally Ends; SOS Kim Wyman on Sat. Morning Live on KGMI; Vote Aug. 6th Recommendations included.

In this issue: Conservation District Election Finally Ends; A rundown: Secretary of State Wyman on the Saturday Morning Liberty Road Show 8:00AM Tune In. Are the Russians really coming? Also in Studio Rep Vince Buys on status of Hirst from State Perspective. Remember to Vote by August 6th Whatcom County Recommendations found here. PAID ADVERTISINGhttp://michaelpetrish.com./ Conservation District Election Finally Ends; A rundown: New Commissioner Alan Chapman A decision was ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-08-02T18:11:43-07:00August 2, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments

No decision on Conservation election and 100% Renewable energy in Bellingham will be expensive

State Conservation District Board Decides not to Certify Whatcom County Conservation District Election All but 2 of the 45 Conservation Districts in the State of Washington had their elections certified by the Washington State Conservation Commission board at their last meeting. The Whatcom County election was not included in the lists of certified elections. Supervisor Larry Helm This means that Larry Helm will continue to serve as a local district supervisor until ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-05-20T20:29:51-07:00May 20, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|1 Comment

Tim Eyman and Glen Morgan to appear Thursday May 10th at Meridian High School

Just Show up or RSVP here for the tour to save check in time May 10th Thursday Whatcom County (Bellingham) 6:00-8:00 PM May 10th 2018 Bellingham Meridian High School 194 W Laurel Bellingham The Fourth Corner and Common Threads Northwest and Corporate Sponsor Asset Advisors are proud to present!! Political activists and involved citizens Glen Morgan and Tim Eyman have teamed up on a riveting road show to bring you “The Full Contact Activism ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-05-09T09:17:26-07:00May 9, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments

Complaint filed in March 13th Conservation District Election, Tim Eyman wins suit to protect the Initiative Process

Background: The Conservation District of Whatcom County is a special district that encompasses all of Whatcom County. It is different in that it does not run its elections using the County Auditor but has its own sets of rules for elections. For example to obtain a ballot for the election and vote by mail you must send a request to the Conservation District Office and get a ballot mailed to you. You must be ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-04-25T14:16:15-07:00April 25, 2018|Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|1 Comment

City giving 35,000 gallons a week to Lummi Tribal Sewer and Water District for Slater Road Construction Project.

This story is another in the series of stories that have arisen because of the Hirst Decision and about the reaction to that decision of local entities. Some of the Stories that the Fourth Corner have provided are Lummi Nation Needs City of Bellingham Water. And this one by Tribal Leader Tim Bellew...Lummi Leader says NO to Hirst Fix. Tribal Leader Tim Bellew No lack of Water in the City of ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-04-10T21:21:46-07:00April 10, 2018|Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments

Water Meeting REPORT 2/17/17 Stay informed…. Water Control: …” is about control of our Lives and Freedom”

Highlights of the February 17th Well Owners meetings Held at Rome Grange: Rep Van Werven; Councilman Tyler Byrd attended. Paul Isaacson, chairs this ad-hoc committee, and represents well owners in the fix hirst planning process. Goals: Well Owners will have a greater understanding of very basic state water-law concepts Well Owners will have a greater understanding of key policies affecting well-use. Well Owners will have a greater understanding of how these policies are ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-02-26T20:37:39-08:00February 25, 2018|Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|1 Comment

“Hirst Whatcom”- keep in mind: its not over yet.

From County Councilman Tyler Byrd: "Make certain you stay involved.. this Hirst legislation is not the end for property owners in rural Whatcom County who need wells; Tyler Byrd we need to continue to be vigilant as the County Council steps through this process." Background: The State Legislature passed its Hirst Fix, not as a consistent solution over the 39 Counties of Washington State but as groups of Watersheds throughout the state. ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-02-11T12:27:28-08:00February 11, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|1 Comment