The Fourth Corner

Bellingham City Council approves emergency landmark tree protections

City Council approves emergency landmark tree protections  The ordinance takes effect immediately and protects the largest, most significant trees in Bellingham May 21, 2024 - by Ryan Key-Wynne, Planning and Community Development Under the City’s emergency landmark tree ordinance, any healthy tree with a trunk diameter of 36 inches or greater will be automatically considered a “landmark tree” and receive special protections. To prevent the removal of exceptional trees in anticipation of new regulations, the ...

By |2024-06-11T18:09:22-07:00June 11, 2024|Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|5 Comments
Read More

Echelon Insights Total Poll on behalf of Concerned Taxpayers of WA.

Challenger Raul Garcia of Yakima. Received 36% of the Respondents to the poll. WEB SITE Challenger Raul Garcia of Yakima. Received 36% of the Respondents to the poll. WEB SITE Incumbent Maria Cantwell of Seattle. Received 44% of the Respondents to the Poll WEB SITE New State Poll Shows Surprising Results for Challengers this Fall A new poll released this week by Echelon Insights and sponsored by Concerned Taxpayers of ...

By |2024-04-24T19:49:08-07:00April 5, 2024|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Fourth Corner News, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments
Read More

CONSERVATIVES CAN’T LOSE IN NORTH CENTRAL COUNTY DISTRICT 4

EDITORAL NOTE: This is a Fourth Corner Opinion for readers to consider Kathy Kershner Mark Stremler With Newcomer Mark Stremler running against Incumbent Kathy Kershner (both Endorsed by the local Republican Party) voters may have a tough time. The race has seen a lot of money in putting forth each side's advocations and hit pieces. It was interesting for this observer to see that Kathy Kershner was portrayed as a ...

By |2023-11-05T17:33:00-08:00November 5, 2023|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments
Read More

JACKIE DEXTER for Whatcom County Council District 5

JACKIE DEXTER for Whatcom County Council District 5 Jackie Dexter I am a mother, wife, scientist, and farmer of both land and sea. My husband and I have called Whatcom County our home for the last 18 years. In 2007 I obtained my Bachelor of Science in biology from Western Washington University and in 2015 I received my Fisheries and Aquaculture Certificate from Bellingham Technical College. We decided to raise our children in the ...

By |2023-10-20T08:48:50-07:00October 20, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|1 Comment
Read More

BEN ELENBAAS for Whatcom County Council District 5

BEN ELENBAAS for Whatcom County Council District 5 Ben Elenbaas It’s been an honor to represent you, but there is still more work to be done. Far too many people are being marginalized by a council majority that seems to only serve their own interests. The result is Bellingham-centric solutions that don’t serve you. Throwing more of your tax dollars at problems rarely results in better outcomes. Budgets continue to grow while ...

By |2023-10-20T07:23:13-07:00October 20, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments
Read More

JON SCANLON for Whatcom County Council At-Large

JON SCANLON for Whatcom County Council At-Large Jon Scanlon My name is Jon Scanlon and I live in Bellingham with my wife Jennifer—an obstetrician—and our two dogs, who love to join in on outdoor adventures across Whatcom County. I hope to earn your vote for Whatcom County Council. My commitment to public service is deeply ingrained. I was raised by a tight-knit family with a history of community and public service. I ...

By |2023-10-20T07:10:13-07:00October 20, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments
Read More

DAN PURDY for Whatcom County Executive

DAN PURDY for Whatcom County Executive The County Executive plays no small role in the prosperity of Whatcom. Dan Purdy I'm prepared to hit the ground running immediately. To that point, I've created a plan for my first 100-Days. "Dan's Plan" includes 1) Create an actionable plan to tackle homelessness in Whatcom County and 2) Implement targeted crime prevention strategies. This prioritizes solutions that provide shelter, mental health/addiction services, and pathways to ...

By |2023-10-21T10:39:17-07:00October 19, 2023|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments
Read More

Senator who helped pass restrictions on Police chimes in on Sheriff’ Choice.

CASCADIADAILY Headline features opinion by State Senator that infers that only one person for Sheriff can represent the Senator's views on the justice system and this project. Guest-writer  Tawsha Thompson  writes about the Senator's voting record in response: Tawsha Thompson This article infuriates me so many reasons but I will articulate my top 2: Tawsha Thompson: 1. The bipartisan Yes Jail committee has worked very collaboratively to help pass this important and needed proposition. ...

By |2023-10-17T13:13:40-07:00October 15, 2023|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|1 Comment
Read More

RUSS WHIDBEE for Bellingham City Council At-Large

Russ Whidbee for Bellingham City Council At-Large Russ Whidbee Hello, my name is Russ Whidbee and I am running for Bellingham City Council At-Large. I’m not a politician, I’m an accounting instructor and financial manager. I truly believe that we need someone on our Bellingham City Council that understands budgets, actuals and fiduciary responsibility. As a financial manager, I currently have millions of dollars of assets under-management and am highly regulated by ...

By |2023-10-17T15:00:48-07:00October 15, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments
Read More
Copyright | The Fourth Corner
Go to Top