Keller Williams Western Realty

04/20/2026

RED DAY 2026

03/16/2026

NEWS RELEASE - MARCH 16, 2026

Filing deadline for water rights claims extended to June 2027
Additional water users will be notified in newspaper legal notices

BELLINGHAM – Water users in Whatcom and Skagit counties affected by the Water Resources Inventory Area 1 water rights adjudication have had their filing deadlines extended by 13 months following a March 9 Whatcom County Superior Court decision.

The new filing deadline is June 1, 2027.

Originally, water users served in the adjudication – a legal process requiring water users to file claims with the Whatcom County Superior Court – had one year from the date of notification to file their claims.

In spring 2025, 22,000 individuals, home and property owners, businesses and organizations received notifications from Ecology. Their original deadline to file their claims with the Whatcom County Superior Court was May 1, 2026. The new June 1, 2027 date aligns the deadline for that initial group with remaining water users who were not able to be notified by certified mail. The court determined all water users would have the same deadline to avoid confusion.

The Washington Department of Ecology, which is overseeing the adjudications process, is required to serve the remaining water users by publication — a legal notice in a local newspaper of record. The list includes landowners who live outside of the country, along with some names listed on historic water rights with no address available.

Beginning the week of March 16, legal notices will be published once a week for six weeks in two local newspapers. The Cascadia Daily News legal notice will contain names of all the remaining people who need to be notified, while Skagit Valley Publishing (Skagit Valley Herald/goskagit.com) will list only the names with parcels in Skagit County. These newspapers are designated by Whatcom and Skagit counties as legal papers of record. Only names will be published; no other information such as addresses will be included.

Robin McPherson, Ecology’s adjudications manager, said in addition to being required by state law, publishing names in the newspaper is another step toward ensuring fairness in the adjudication process.

“There are many reasons why people might not have been served earlier, such as incorrect addresses,” she said. “If we don’t know you got a letter, your name is on the list. We want to be sure that as many people as possible have the chance to protect their water rights.”
About WRIA 1 adjudication

The WRIA 1 adjudication is a legal process that requires all water users who don’t get their water from a group or utility to submit a claim detailing their water use to the Whatcom County Superior Court. The court will use the claims to determine the extent, validity and seniority of their water rights.

Free claim filing assistance is available either by booking an appointment online, sending questions via e-mail or leaving a message at 360-255-4406.

Jimmy Norris
Communications Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 360-480-5722

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01/26/2026

We are ONE WEEK away from our annual Blood Drive on February 2nd! Whatcom County is in a Code Red with the need for blood donations!

We have sponsored the Bloodworks Northwest Bloodmobile to be in Barkley Village parked alongside the park at Newmarket and Rimland Drive. There are still slots left in the Bloodmobile for you to sign up to donate blood.

Use the QR code or link below to sign up, so we fill the bus!!

https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/101762

04/08/2025

RED DAY 2025 fundraising and planning is underway!! What are you doing May 8th?

Please help us support Growing Veterans! You can donate funds to go towards our projects or stop by on the event day and lend a hand digging in the dirt!

03/21/2025

KW Bellingham is partnering with Growing Veterans for our 2025 RED DAY Community Service Event!

On Thursday, May 8th we will be working on the Farm, so be sure to check out our Event page and register to join us in supporting Veterans along with sustainable agriculture by digging in the dirt for the day.

If you can't make it out to the Farm, but would like to help support the program by donating you can use this QR Code or the link below.

https://www.every.org/growing-veterans/f/keller-williams-red-c44e

10/02/2024

Are you looking for an investment property? I have two condominiums for sale that would make excellent investments!

1903 E Sunset Dr Bellingham WA
This 3 bedroom 2 bath Condominium built in 1995 has 1440 square feet on two floors with a 3 car garage. The unit was updated with new kitchen cabinetry, quartz counter tops, LVP flooring and trim. A heated driveway and low HOA dues are a bonus!
https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1155984W41080

270 SE Barrington Dr Unit A304 Oak Harbor WA
This 1 bedroom 1 bath Condo has 686 square feet, new carpet, all appliances included, fireplace and balcony with storage is listed at $210,000.00 (with a VA assumable loan).
https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1155980z02781

For more information or a private showing don't hesitate to contact Stephanie Johnson directly at 360-739-9625.

10/01/2024

One of the best things about our company, Keller Williams is it's large and vast network of incredibly kind and caring people. ☺️

Right now, my feed is full of many KW friends sharing photos of their houses 🏚️or their neighbors homes devastated by Hurricane Helene. 🌀

My feed is ALSO full of Realtors doing what they do best - helping out their neighbors 🧹and communities by raising money, rescuing people 🛶 who need help, mobilizing supplies, and leading 🧻and organizing others to magnify 🔍 their impact. 🥰

Over the past few days, KW Cares (the non-profit that helps KW associates in need) has distributed generators ⚡️and given out emergency 💵 grants. They need more money to help other KW friends!

It's easy to feel helpless 🤷🏻‍♀️ when things like this happen.
HOW to Help TODAY:
1. Go to KW Cares.org to make a donation, as little as $1, every dollar counts!
2. Attend the Multiply Your Business virtual fundraiser on Oct 15th. (link in comments)
3. Send Gift Cards (ONLY Visa, Mastercard, or AMEX) to Regional Rep:
Lindsay Diaz
3338 Sherborne Dr.
Fort Mill, SC. 29715

Hug 🤗 your loved ones and remember that Realtors are the keepers of 🗝️community - we help people with a basic human need - shelter!!! We also make our communities, towns and cities better every day in the small ways, because that's what we do! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Thanks to Wendy Papasan for well written post!

KW Cares serves Keller Williams associates and their qualifying family members during times of hardship1 due to sudden emergency to ensure that everyone in our KW family feels supported, safe and valued.

09/25/2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out the Skagit Bigfoot Fest that starts Friday afternoon! This 3 day event has something for everyone in the family! Including a 5K Fun Run, Music, Retail Vendors, Beer Garden and educational Speakers throughout the weekend at the Skagit County Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon. There is even time to sign up to volunteer if you want to help during the event.

Step into a world of music and magic at Skagit Bigfoot Fest Music Festival. Our festival offers a unique experience that combines music, art, and creativity. With stunning visual displays and immersive installations, you'll be transported to a world of wonder and excitement.

05/30/2024

The Real Estate world is consistently changing! This year has brought many changes to laws and how business is done. Ultimately I believe it comes down to doing the right thing. As a Realtor it’s important to be educated and educate others. Today I continue to learn in order to help and teach other. The Washington Realtors Legal Symposium is always a fantastic event to learn from the industry experts here in Washington State.

03/27/2024

Looking for a cute updated bungalow in Sedro Woolley? Downsizing or ready for your starter home? Check out this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home on a corner lot with fully fenced yard and ally access. Gardner? The yard is an open slate ready for your landscaping design to bring it alive. There are some mature trees in front and along the side for a buffer from the street. The rear deck overlooks the backyard and is a perfect spot for entertaining or relaxing. The home just had the interior painted, new laminate flooring, new hot water tank and ready for you to move in! Plus, there is room in the back yard to put a shed or maybe build a small garage? Great opportunity to make this home your own!! Call me at 360-739-9625 for a private showing or for more information.

03/25/2024

KW Western Realty has a fundraiser going on NOW (ignore the 3/22 date) in honor of Katie Fleischmann, who recently passed. Her favorite non-profit charity was Knitted Knockers, so we are selling trees (Douglas Fir or Western Red) that you can plant in your yard in her honor for $5 each. You can buy a tree or just make a straight donation in her honor via the QR code in the flyer below. If you are donating for a tree(s), after using the QR code call or text Cady (360-215-5261) to confirm the number of trees and pickup time.

All proceeds from donations or tree sales will be go to Knitted Knockers in Katie's name. This fundraising campaign is powered by the non-profit organization Place Gives.

Thank you for your support in Katie's memory!