Join us for an exclusive evening of gratitude and gourmet at Galloway Cocktail Bar! Your hosts, Andi Dyer & Katie Sterk, are delighted to invite you to a special Client Appreciation Event designed to celebrate and thank you, our valued clients. 📅 Date: March 27th 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM 📍 Location: Galloway Cocktail Bar, 1200 10th St, #102, Bellingham For just $65 per person, enjoy a carefully curated pairing of delightful drinks and exquisite dishes. Galloway’s has crafted a unique menu just for us, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience. 🎟 Tickets : Available now! What to Expect: A relaxed, friendly atmosphere perfect for networking and socializing. A special drink and food pairing menu, exclusively prepared for our guests. A chance to mingle with other esteemed clients and community members. We can't wait to share this special evening with you as a token of our appreciation. Let's make some wonderful memories together! Please Note: Tickets are limited, and pre-purchase is required to ensure an exclusive experience. For any questions or special requests, please contact us at 360-734-6479 See you there! Andi Dyer Real Estate

🛑 This past Monday marked the start of a major legal process that could drastically affect your property rights! The first wave of Adjudication Claim Forms and Summonses has begun mailing to over 30,000 property owners in Whatcom County as part of the WRIA 1 (Nooksack) water rights adjudication. Don't ignore this—your property's future could depend on it! 1. Who's at Risk? Anyone using water from wells —permit-exempt or not, shared wells, small water associations, water districts. If you have a well, you're likely on the list! Those on municipal water systems may be exempt, but it's crucial to confirm your status. 2. What You Received A hefty packet in a 9"X12" envelope , stuffed with over 30 pages including your Summons and Claim Form, plus critical filing instructions. 3. Delivery is Just the Start Sent by certified mail , requiring your signature❗️ Miss this and you could miss your chance to defend your rights. No signature? The packet goes back to the post office, then potentially to the Department of Ecology if unclaimed, putting your rights at further risk. Post Office Holding: The postal service will hold the packet for approximately three weeks. After this period, unclaimed packets will be returned to the Washington Department of Ecology's Bellingham Field Office. Packet Retrieval: If unclaimed from the post office, you must then retrieve your packet from the Ecology Field Office at 913 Squalicum Way, #101, Bellingham, WA 98225. Final Notice: Ecology will eventually publish a list of defendants who have not claimed their packets in a local "paper of record." This is the last effort to notify included parties. After this publication, it becomes the client's sole responsibility to claim their packet and file on time, or risk losing their water rights. 4. Deadlines are Looming ABSOLUTE DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2026. File your claim form electronically with the Superior Court by then or risk losing your water rights. This isn't just paperwork—it's about securing evidence of your water usage, a process you have three years to complete but should start NOW. 5. Get Informed: Public Presentation When: Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Noon Where: Whatcom Home & Lifestyle Show, Lynden Fairgrounds Bob Carmichael and I will break down the legalities, filing processes, and evidence gathering. This is free and vital—do not miss it! Resources at Your Fingertips: Adjudication details: Link Ecology's WRIA 1 Adjudication Page: Link Homeowner guide: Link Web map tool for property documents: Link More resources: Link Expert Help Available! List of consultants ready to assist with water usage documentation: Aspect Consulting, LLC - Bellingham, WA - 360-746-8964 Landau Associates, Inc. - Seattle, WA - 206.631.8680 GeoEngineers, Inc. - Bellingham, WA - 360-647-1510 Mott McDonald, LLC - Seattle, WA - 206-838-2886 GSI Water Solutions, Inc. - Portland, OR - 503-239-8799 RH2 Engineering - Bellingham, WA - 360-676-0836 Robinson-Noble, Inc. - Woodinville, WA - 425-488-0599 Water & Natural Resource Group, Inc. - Spokane, WA - 509-468-9395  This is a defining moment for every water-using property owner in Whatcom County. Don’t stand by as your rights evaporate. Act now to protect your property and secure your future! For guidance and more information, contact me directly. We’re in this together, and I’m here to help! Andi Dyer Andi Dyer Real Estate (360) 734-6479 andidyer.com

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New funding is coming to support affordable housing for senior citizens in Bellingham. The Washington State Department of Commerce announced nearly $95 million in awards for 27 housing projects around Washington on Thursday, Jan. 16. The Opportunity Council received $5 million for senior housing at a new development near Bellis Fair Mall. The council partnered with the City of Bellingham in June to purchase the 2.7-acre property. The project includes plans for over 120 affordable rental units for low-income families and seniors, with a childcare center that could serve up to 100 kids at a time. Funds from this latest grant will cover 64 units of senior housing—13 of them being offered to homeless residents. Another $4.7 million grant that was announced on Thursday will go towards the Kulshan View affordable housing project in Mount Vernon.  BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) Jason Upton Jason Upton is a reporter and afternoon news anchor at KGMI. Feel free to send any story ideas or news tips to jupton@pnwmediagroup.com. Story © 2025 KGMI - Images © 2025 Saga Communications

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