Newspaper Legal Notices
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Subdivide 35.9 Acres into AG & Homestead
Applicant: Northwest Surveying and GPS, Inc
File: SSS2026-00002
Scope: applied for a Agricultural Short Plat to subdivide an approximately 35.9-acre lot of record and establish an approximately 2.6-acre farmstead lot around the existing single-family residence (and associated accessory structures) located on the property, while the approximately 33.51-acre remainder lot will remain in agricultural use and be restricted from future non-agricultural development.
Location: 1745 and -0- Hampton Road, within Section 22 and 23, Township 40 North, Range 03 East of W.M.; Assessor’s Parcel Nos: 400323-0592320000 and 4003224672320000.
The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA or at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/2914/Public-Notice.
Any person may submit written comments to David Lukaczer at the above address or at dlukacze@co.whatcom.wa.us by March 23, 2026.
New SFR
Applicant: David Newberry
File: VAR-MAJ2025-00004
Scope: applied for a major variance to construct a new single-family residence. The applicant is proposing a reduction in the front yard setback from twenty (20) feet to ten (10) feet. The variance is required for the construction of a 731 square foot residence with a 565 square foot garage.
Location: at 8235 Park Ln Blaine WA, within Section 24, Township 40, Range 12 of W.M. parcel: 4051243391850000.
The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA or at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/2914/Public-Notice.
Any person may submit written comments to Charles Sullivan, the above address or at csulliva@co.whatcom.wa.us by 03/23/2026.
New Chlorination Building and Booster Pump Station – HOT
Applicant: The City of Blaine
File: CUP2025-00009
Scope: applied for a Conditional Use Permit to construct upgrades to the existing water infrastructure located on pipeline Road. The improvements include a new chlorination building and booster pump station.
Location: on Pipeline Road. within Section 04, Township 40, Range 01 of W.M. Assessor’s parcel number(s): 4001044743300000.
The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA or at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/2914/Public-Notice.
Any person may submit written comments to Charles Sullivan, the above address or at csulliva@co.whatcom.wa.us by March 23, 2026
Sudden Valley Road Projects – HOT
Applicant: Jay Kidder, P.E. for Sudden Valley Community Association
File: COM2025-00081, COM2025-00083 & COM2025-00084 SEPA2025-00043
Scope: applied for three commercial building permits for the following roadwork projects:
(1) replacement of a failing culvert with a new concrete bridge on Polo Park Drive over Beaver Creek;
(2) replacement of an existing rail car bridge on Roy Road over Beaver Creek; and
(3) repair of the existing culvert on Tumbling Water Drive within Austin Creek.
Location: within three Sudden Valley road rights-of-way adjacent to 156 Polo Park Drive, 90 Honeycomb Lane and 1 Lotus Court, Bellingham, WA and within Section 37, Townships 03 & 04, Ranges 01 & 07 of W.M.; Adjacent Assessor Parcel Nos. 3703014191980000, 3703014191980000 & 3704073722380000.
The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA or at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/2914/Public-Notice.
Any person may submit written comments to Nick Smith at the above address or at nsmith@co.whatcom.wa.us by March 23, 2026.
Macro Wireless Facility
Applicant: Chris DeVoist, TEAC on Behalf of Vertical Bridge & T-Mobile
File: CUP2026-00002 and SEPA2026-00005
Scope: applied for a Conditional Use Permit to build a new macro wireless facility to fill a significant gap in T-Mobile’s coverage experienced by its customers in the area east of Interstate (I-5) between Bellingham and Ferndale. The new macro wireless facility consists of a new 150-foot monopole with a 10-foot lightning rod for a total of 160′ in height. The fenced 50′ x 50′ graveled lease area will house T-Mobile antennas and ancillary equipment as well as the antennas and equipment of (3) future co-locating wireless carriers. The access is proposed off an existing private drive. The access driveway and utility easement is approximately 250 feet long with a gravel travel width of 20′-12′. There is a proposed turnaround and space for parking. The equipment area will be fully screened with a 10′ wide landscape buffer and a 6′ chain-linked fence with barbed wire
Location: 5100 Byers Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248, within Section 34, Township 39 North, Range 02 East of W.M.; Assessor’s Parcel No: 3902340332000000.
The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA or at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/2914/Public-Notice.
Any person may submit written comments to Craig Ostrom at the above address or at costrom@whatcomcounty.us by 3/23/2026
Reduce Lots from 3 to 2
Applciant: Greg, Taya & Sharon Kesslau
File: SSS2025-00010
Scope: applied for a Short Plat Alteration to revise an access and utility easement and reduce the number of lots from three (3) to two (2).
Location: at 1133, 1155 & 1175 Chuckanut Drive within Section 24, Township 37, Range 02 of W.M. Assessor’s parcel number(s): 3702244673580000 & 3702244623830000
The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA or at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/2914/Public-Notice.
Any person may submit written comments to Charles Sullivan, the above address or at csulliva@co.whatcom.wa.us by March 23, 2026.
Repl MH w/Stick Built Home
Applicant: Bryan and Tressa VanLoo
File: CUP2025-00014
Scope: applied for a Conditional Use Permit to replace an existing non-conforming mobile home with a 2,200 square foot one-story stick-built home per Whatcom County Code 20.80.032.
Location: 2039 Halverstick Road Lynden, WA 98264. within Section 02, Township 40, Range 03 of W.M. Assessor’s parcel number(s): 4003024485080000.
The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA or at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/2914/Public-Notice.
Any person may submit written comments to Charles Sullivan, the above address or at csulliva@co.whatcom.wa.us by March 23, 2026.
Retaining Wall
Applicant: Dustin & Ashley McGill
File: SHR2026-00001
Scope; applied for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to construct a new retaining wall along an existing driveway.
Location: at 564 W Lake Samish Dr, within Section 26, Township 37N, Range 03E of W.M. Assessor’s parcel number: 3703263400790000.
The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA or at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/2914/Public-Notice.
Any person may submit written comments to Rhys Butt, the above address or at rbutt@co.whatcom.wa.us by April 8, 2026.
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Route (SR) 544 Nooksack River Overflow Culvert – Emergency Permanent Repair – HOT
Proposal: The project will replace the existing arched overflow structure in the left bank floodplain of the Nooksack River with a 123-foot long single-span bridge. The project would permanently repair roadway infrastructure that was damaged during a flood event in November 2021.
Proponent and Lead Agency: Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
Location: The project is located between milepost 7.54 and 7.70 on SR 544 in the city of Everson in Whatcom County, Washington within Section 31 Township 40N Range 04E.
Comments must be received by March 22, 2026. Please submit comments to Joëlle Cihak by email at joelle.cihak@wsdot.wa.gov or P.O. Box 330310, Seattle, WA 98133-9710
Responsible Official: Eliza McGovern, Northwest Region Environmental Program Manager, P.O. Box 330310, Seattle, WA 98133-9710, (360) 584-5073
Replace Side Sewer
File: AA-26-001
Applicant: Gary Whitcomb, Custom Remodel LLC for Kay Gardner Pyle
Location: 209 6th st, parcel R32903-549-3150
Proposal: SEPA app to replace an existing 150 ft side sewer line within a wetland. The replacement line will be bored under the wetland afrom the side sewer stub at 6th St to a new exterior clean out at the house. A clean out will be provided at each end with no access in the middle.
Staff Contact: Meredith Penny, Community Planning, planning@langleywa.org
Comments by: Marcgh 23, 2006
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Bayshore Water System Distribution Line Replacement – HOT
Contract No. DWS31672
Location: Island County in Township 32N, Range 02E, Section 22
Estimated Cost of the Project: $960,303.00
Owner: Bayshore Water System Andy Reynolds, President 831 Anna Drive, Camano Island, WA 98282 Office Ph. 425-245-2381
Scope: The BWS will undertake the projects described below utilizing Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loans. A Determination of No Historic Properties Affected was issued for this project. A copy of the “EZ 1” Project Review Sheet for Section 106 is on file at the address below and is available for public examination and copying upon request.
Purpose and Nature of Project: The project will include the following: 1) Submission of a project report and construction drawings to DOH ODW Operations; 2) Submission of bid documents to DOH ODW Operations for review and approval; 3) Completion of a SEPA checklist and submission of the determination and publication affidavit to the DOH Cultural and Environmental Program Specialist; 4) Completion of the cultural and historical review process; 5) Installation of approximately 200 linear feet of 2” HDPE pipe and approximately 2,500 linear feet of 4” HDPE pipe; 6) Replacement of approximately 36 service meter assemblies, installation of approximately 4 future water service assemblies, and connection of all services to the new main lines; and 7) Installation of an auxiliary inlet on the existing storage tank and an outlet line with backflow prevention in the existing pump house for emergency purposes.
In addition to costs of construction, costs may include (but are not limited to): engineering, design, construction inspection, hydrogeologic assessment, permits, public involvement, preparation of bid documents, fees, taxes, legal, administrative and audit.
Objections of the project may be submitted to the Washington DOH Office of Drinking Water Director, Holly Myers, at P.O. Box 47822, Olympia, Washington 98504-7822. Any objections received April 6, 2026 will not be considered by the Department of Health.
Acquire Property for I-5/ Tributaries to Friday, Lake & Chuckanut Creeks – Fish Passage Project
The WSDOT is acquiring property and/or property rights for the I-5/ Tributaries to Friday, Lake & Chuckanut Creeks – Fish Passage project. Negotiations to acquire the property described below have reached an impasse; therefore the State is preparing to submit to the Attorney General’s Office a request for acquisition of this property and/or property rights through a condemnation action. This is done to assure that the rights of the individual property owners and the rights of all the taxpayers of the State are equally protected.
The final action at which the State as condemner will decide whether to authorize the condemnation of the property will take place at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 during a videoconference. The property owners may provide information prior to the final action for the State to consider.
Information may be submitted by e-mail to Syndi.Armstrong@wsdot.wa.gov, by mail to the State of Washington, Department of Transportation, Attn: Synthia Armstrong, NWR Real Estate Services Manager, P.O. Box 330310, MS 118, Seattle, WA 98133-9710; or by phone to Synthia Armstrong at 206-440-4180.
Assessed Owners: Neff Revocable Trust, Neff Kevin, Doug Neff Farm LLC Property Address: Not available
Tax Parcel Numbers: P48983/36040700040003, P48985/36040700050010 & P49068/36040720060106 Brief Legal Description: Ptns of Section 7, T36N, R4E, W.M., Skagit County
Skagit Property Search: https://www.skagitcounty.net/search/property/
Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic – HOT
File: PLAN25-0136 and ENGR24-0386
Applicant: VA Development, LLC, c/o Mark Biagotti, President, SDA Inc., 5655 S Yosemite Street, Suite 460, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Proposal: has submitted a Site Plan, SEPA, and Traffic Concurrency to construct a 26,723 square foot, 23-foot tall building that is proposed to be occupied by an outpatient clinic operated by the Veterans Association. The site would also contain 120 parking stalls, which would be accessed from either Roosevelt Avenue or Continental Place. Site development also includes associated lighting, landscaping, trash enclosure, and other accessory improvements.
Location: 1501 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, parcels P121640, P121637 and P121636, is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and Continental Place, is within a portion of the SW ¼ of Section 17, Township 34N, Range 04E, W.M., and is at latitude 48°26’03.3”N and longitude 122°19’34.3”W.
Staff Contact: Rebecca Lowell, Development Services Department, 910 Cleveland Avenue, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, 360-336-6214
Additional Info: Navigate to: https://ci-mountvernon-wa.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home, Public Notices; the project materials are also available by emailing the City at PermitTech@mountvernonwa.gov or calling (360) 336-6214 and requesting copies of these documents.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 4:30 pm on March 16, 2026. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $1250.00 application fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Mount Vernon, 910 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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Lower Baker Dam – Crest Improvement Project – HOT
FILE #: LU26-004
Applicant: Puget Sound Energy, Emily Hagin, 1110 Kentucky Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Landowner: Puget Sound Energy, PO Box 97034, Bellevue, WA 98009
Location: owned by PSE in the Town of Concrete, on and adjacent to the lower Baker River and Lake Shannon, approximately 1 mile north of the confluence of the lower Baker River and the Skagit River. The subject parcel is located in a portion of Section 02; Township 35 North; Range 08 East; Willamette Median (Parcel #: P43333). The parcel is ~24.10 acres in size.
Scope: has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (Zoning), Variance (Zoning), Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SSDP), Shoreline Conditional Use Permit (SCUP), Shoreline Variance (SVAR), SEPA environmental review, & a Fill & Grade permit to permit the Lower Baker Dam Crest Improvement Project (DCIP), which will make critical improvements to Lower Baker Dam The crest improvement and scour protection activities are anticipated to be constructed in phases, progressing from the left abutment to the right abutment. The slope modification activity will likely occur concurrent with the other left abutment work during the first phase. To meet flood protection, minimum instream flow, and LBK system operation requirements, the powerhouses and many of the spillway gates will remain operational throughout the Project.
It is anticipated to occur over a 4-year period, beginning in the summer of 2026 and ending 2030.
To meet FERC requirements for dam operation and safety, the Project includes the following three (3) major components:
1. Crest Rehabilitation: The Project proposes widening spillway bays and gates, increase height, and add a non-overflow section to prevent overtopping of abutments, add hoists to all gates, and raise access roads and critical equipment above probable maximum flood (PMF) levels. The Project includes improvements to the hydraulic capacity of the spillway by removing all spillway bay piers to widen the existing spillway bays, replacing every other pier, and by installing 11 double-wide and one narrow spillway gates that can be operated remotely and raised higher in the gate slots. The Project will also include installing a gantry crane and raising the elevation of the non-overflow sections of the LBK to prevent overtopping and erosion during the PMF. Additionally, the left abutment access roadway will be raised. During construction, heavy equipment will be stationed on shore and on barges; other equipment and materials may be on the left abutment. A cofferdam on the upstream side of the LBK in the Lake Shannon forebay will protect work areas and extend work windows. To meet flood protection, minimum instream flow, and dam system operation requirements, the power plants and many of the spillway gates will remain operational throughout the Project.
2. Scour Protection: The Project includes additional scour protection on the downstream side of the LBK crest and abutments extending into the plunge pool. As a result of the planned increase in spillway hydraulic capacity associated with the crest rehabilitation, additional hydraulic erosion studies were completed by PSE consultants. That analysis indicated that the impact of water passing over the LBK crest during flood events would extend slightly farther downstream and higher up in elevation than the existing scour protection covers. The proposed downstream abutment protection improvements ensure large spill events do not negatively impact dam safety due to excessive scour of the existing armoring and underlying rock and adjacent unarmored rock. These measures collectively enhance the resilience of the abutments against scour, uplift, and long-term deterioration. Scour protection activities on the left and right abutments are anticipated to be constructed in separate seasons of work, generally coinciding with the progression of the crest improvement work from the left abutment in phase 1 to the right abutment in phase 3.
3. Slope Modification: The Project includes an upland slope stabilization above the left abutment. The steep and sparsely vegetated slope above the left abutment has shown signs of past sliding. FERC noted that a slope stability analysis completed in 2022 showed it is “only marginally stable” and concluded that it needs to be stabilized since construction activities “will likely impact this slope.” Accordingly, FERC is requiring that the slope be regraded to reduce the potential risks to dam and staff safety, dam operations, and dam access. Following the installation of appropriate erosion control measures, an approximately 6,000-square-foot area of mixed bedrock; some loose cobble, gravel, and sand (glacial till overlying bedrock); weedy herbaceous vegetation; and young trees and shrubs on the steep slope above the left abutment would be regraded to a consistent, shallower slope. Analysis by geotechnical engineers shows that the slope requires regrading to 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical to make it stable. Except where the ground is rock, the exposed surface would be seeded and then covered with an erosion control blanket. Rows of wattles would be staked parallel to the slope every 15 horizontal feet. Approximately 3,300 square feet of the slope modification area contains woody vegetation and would be restored by planting native woody shrub species through the erosion control blanket. Additional information regarding the revegetation of the slope modification area is provided in the Project’s Restoration Plan.
The Project is planned to begin in summer 2026 and would be conducted in phases over a four-year period. After Project completion, approximately 101,766 square feet (2.34 acres) of construction staging areas that were permitted for and used by the recently completed Seepage Reduction Project would be restored. Previously forested areas would be revegetated with native tree and shrub species and areas previously containing herbaceous vegetation would be hydroseeded with a native seed mix. Approximately 8,510 cubic yards of material will be removed, and 9,900 cubic yards of material filled
You may become a party of record by submitting written comments:
Via US Mail: 45672 Main Street, Concrete, WA 98237
Via E-mail: townplanner@concretewa.gov
The application and complete case file are available for review at the Town of Concrete Planning Department located at 45672 Main St., Concrete, WA 98237.
For Project Information: Kevin Cricchio, AICP, ISA, Town Planner; Phone: (425) 239-6930; Email: townplanner@concretewa.gov; Address: 45672 Main Street, Concrete, WA 98237
Thomas Creek bridge replacement project – HOT
File #: PLAN2-2025-0036
Applicant/Landowner: Skagit County, Public Works Department, 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Location: at the Old Hwy 99 crossing over Thomas Creek in Skagit County within a portion of Section 18, Township 35 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian. The project is within the public road right-of-way (ROW) but is adjacent to the following parcels: P36849, P36854, P103111 and P36855.
Scope: applied for SEPA environmental review associated with the Thomas Creek bridge replacement project. The existing Thomas Creek bridge (No. 40113) is a 3-span 91-year-old timber trestle bridge that measures 52 feet long and 32 feet wide. This bridge carries Old Highway 99 North (Old Hwy 99) over Thomas Creek north of the City of Burlington, Washington. The primary goal of the Thomas Creek Bridge replacement project is to replace the existing bridge with a new bridge that significantly reduces maintenance and operation needs from the County.
The replaced bridge will be a precast girder superstructure supported on drilled shaft foundations, which will be installed above the Ordinary High-Water Mark (OHWM). The proposed bridge length is 77’ long with two 25’ long approaches, for an overall length of 127’. The width inside the concrete barriers is 40’ wide, including the barriers it is 42’ 2” wide. The bridge height is 2’ 6” of voided slab girders with a minimum of 5” cast in place concrete deck on top, and then the concrete barriers on the edge of the bridge is 3’ 6”. An overall bridge height including the concrete barriers is 6’ 5”.
FILLING ACTIVITIES:
Filling is required for widening the road fill prism to support the increased height of the new bridge structure. The total road fill is ~4,279 cubic yards (CY) and includes the gravel road shoulder and fill associated with installing the stormwater treatment infrastructure which are compost-amended vegetated filter strips (CAVFS) (8,327 SF). Under the bridge, streambed mix (20 CY) is proposed within the channel waterward of the Ordinary High-Water Mark (OHWM) to fill the voids following excavation of the timber piles and abutment. Above the OHWM at the abutments, a 1-foot layer of cobbles (50 CY) is proposed to prevent scour. Fill materials will be sourced from a licensed facility with streambed mix and cobble rock washed and free of fines.
EXCAVATION ACTIVITIES:
Under the bridge, the project includes removal of relic creosote treated timber piles and timber abutment. There are (20) 12-inch creosote treated piles located below the OHWM. Approximately 100 CY will be excavated to remove the existing south timber abutment, and 108 CY will be excavated to remove the existing north timber wall for a total of ~208 CY of timber abutment excavation. Approximately 50 CY of topsoil will be excavated near the bridge abutments below the proposed final grade prior to installation of proposed cobble armoring. An additional 15 CY of existing silty streambed material will be excavated in areas of proposed regrading.
GRADING ACTIVITIES:
Regrading is proposed within the channel under the bridge at a 1.5:1 and will tie into the upstream and downstream banks within the limits of the road right of way. The total grading footprint below OHWM is approximately 4,449 feet.
The anticipated construction schedule is May through December of 2027, although the project will go out to ad in 2026.
Contact Person: Kevin Cricchio, AICP, ISA, Senior Planer 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 416-1423
WSU Greenhouse – HOT
File # PLAN2-2026-0002
Applicant: Austin Miles of HKP Architects, on behalf of Washington State University
Location: at 16602 State Route 536 and 16650 State Route 536, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 , within a portion of Section 14, Township 34N, Range 03E W.M., situated within Skagit County, Washington. (Parcel (s) 21943, 21841, 21939, 21941, 100509, 21925 (Project Area) , 115497, 21956, 21950, 21929, 21924, and 21876).
Scope: SEPA Checklist for the construction of a new greenhouse. The greenhouse will be used in conjunction with the adjacent Plant Growth Facility and will provide additional research space to cultivate and grow plant materials in a controlled environment.
The proposal consists of constructing a new 3,400 square-foot greenhouse at the Washington State University Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center campus. Proposed site improvements total approximately 5,000 square feet, including new and replacement hard surface areas. Improvements include approximately 450 square feet of parking and driving surfaces and approximately 1,200 square feet of new sidewalk. Approximately 62 cubic yards of fill are anticipated for site preparation. The project was previously reviewed under Special Use Permit and SEPA approvals PL03-0869 and PL20-0035.
Written comments must be received no later than 4:30 pm on March 20, 2026; electronic to www.skagitcounty.net/pdscomments; paper to staff contact
Deepti Khanna, Associate Planner Skagit County Planning and Development Services 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA. 98273 (360) 416-1397
CNGC Skagit Facility – HOT
File # BP22-0331
Applicant: Petra Incorporated, Eric Jones, 2760 W Excursion Ln Ste 310 Meridian, ID 83642-5752 for CNGC
Scope: CNGC Skagit Facility involves 5 acres of soil disturbance for Industrial, construction activities. The receiving water is S. Joe Leary Slough. Site grading and construction of one light industrial use building totaling 29,600 sf on a 5-acre site. The project includes the excavation of 7,800 cubic yards of material and the placement of approximately 440 cubic yards of material.
Location: at 15316 Josh Wilson Rd in Burlington in Skagit county
Comments can be submitted to: ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or ATTN: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater Washington State Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696
Search Project Name Here: https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/paris/DocumentSearch.aspx
Clear & Fence 8-9 Acres Concrete Municipal Airport/Mears Field
FILE #: LU26-005
Scope: Applied for SEPA environmental review and a fill and grade permit to remove and clear approximately 8-9 acres of trees, shrubs, and grass on the south side of the Concrete Municipal Airport/Mears Field Airport. The trees will be removed and grubbed, and their associated stumps removed. The site will then be leveled and graded. No cut or fill is proposed. Vegetation needs to be removed to prevent aircraft and tree conflicts/hazards. An 8-foot security & wildlife fence will then be erected along the airport’s perimeter/property line.
Applicant/Owner: Town of Concrete Planning Department, PO Box 39, Concrete, WA 98237
Location: Concrete Municipal Airport/Mears Field Airport is addressed as 7879 South Superior Avenue, Concrete, WA 98237. The subject property is located in a portion of Section 10; Township 35 North; Range 08 East; Willamette Median (Subject Parcels #: P43741, P70928, P70925, P70927, P70923
The application and complete case file are available for review at the Town of Concrete Planning Department located at 45672 Main St., Concrete, WA 98237. A decision on this application will be made within 120 days from the date of completeness.
For Project Information: Kevin Cricchio, AICP, ISA, Town Planner; Phone: (425) 239-6930; Email: townplanner@concretewa.gov; Address: Town of Concrete Planning Department, 45672 Main Street, Concrete, WA 98237
Design Review, Height & Parking in the Central Business District – Blaine
Scope: Interim Zoning Control Ordinance for Design Review, Height & Parking in the Central Business District
Public Hearing: Blaine City Council is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:00pm in the City Council Chambers, Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street, Suite 4000. City Council meeting agendas are published on the Friday before each meeting.
Written comments should be sent to CityCouncil@cityofblaine.com by 3:30pm on March 9, 2026, for it to be included in the record.
For further information on the proposed Interim Zoning Control Ordinance for Design Review, Height & Parking in the Central Business District, please contact the Community Development Services Department, 360-332-8311.
72nd Ave Stanwood Development Site Prep
File: 25-0115
Proponent: AMJ Development / LDC, Inc.
Location: 26480 72nd Ave NW, Stanwood, WA 98292, Stanwood, WA 98292
Scope: applied for a grading permit for the purpose of constructing site improvements including extending water and sewer stubs, rough site grading, and minor frontage improvements. The site is a vacant lot approx. 0.92 acres in size located within the General Commercial (GC) zoning district. The project is subject to SEPA and expected to involve 3,700 cubic yards of cut and 55 cubic yards of fill. Best management practices will be followed to reduce erosion from the site.
Appeals shall be delivered to the City of Stanwood, at 10220 270th Street NW, Stanwood, WA 98292, by, Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 4:30 pm. Appeals shall be accompanied by a $500 non-refundable filing fee.
Contact Person: Ty Schroeder, Senior Planner, (360) 454-5211; ty.schroeder@stanwoodwa.org; City of Stanwood, 10220 270th St. NW, Stanwood, WA 98292
Decision: https://stanwoodwa.org/DocumentCenter/View/9289/250115-72nd-Ave-Grading-NOD-
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Community Forest Lands Plan – City of Anacortes
A public hearing for the proposed action of approving the City’s Community Forest Lands Plan, will be held March 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Municipal Building Council Chambers at 904 6th Street. Citizens attending the hearing have the right to provide written and oral comments and ask questions.
A two week comment period is open to the proposed plan, documents for which can be seen on the Parks and Recreation page of the City Website: https://www.anacorteswa.gov/1962/Anacortes-Community-Forest-Lands-Plan-Up
Comments may be submitted to Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Bob Vaux at bobv@anacorteswa.gov
Possible Surplus of the Anacortes Marine Supply & Hardware
The Port of Anacortes Commission will hold a public hearing as part of their regular meeting at 6:00 PM, Thursday, March 19, 2026.
For the purpose of hearing public comment and to consider action for amending the Port’s Comprehensive Plan, declaring the property commonly known as the Marine Supply & Hardware no longer needed for Port District purposes, and deleting this property from the Port’s current Comprehensive Plan in order to surplus the property.
Public comments related to this public hearing may be submitted prior to the meeting by sending your comments via email to info-request@portofanacortes.com. Comments received before 12:00 PM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 will be distributed to the Board of Commissioners and noted in the meeting minutes. This meeting will be held in person at the Commission Meeting Room of the Port Administrative Office, 317 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, Washington with a remote option available. Please visit www.portofanacortes.com for attendance options.
Convert Storage to Rental Cabin
Applicant: Darren and Kellie Manning
File: CUP2025-00006
Scope: applied for a Conditional Use Permit to remodel an existing 900 square foot storage building into a rental cabin per Whatcom county code 20.36.176.
Location: 5984 North Fork Road within Section 22, Township 39, Range 05E of W.M. Assessor’s parcel number: 3905222793890000.
The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA or at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/2914/Public-Notice
Any person may submit written comments to Charles Sullivan, the above address or at csulliva@co.whatcom.wa.us by March 18, 2026.
Dock & Boat Lift
Applicant: Ryan Allsop
File: SHR2026-00003
Scope: applied for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to construct a new dock and covered boat lift to serve a single family residence on Lake Whatcom.
Location: at 2249 Northshore Rd, within Section 25, Township 38N, Range 03E of W.M.; Assessor’s Parcel No: 3803251683810000.
The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA or at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/2914/Public-Notice. Any person may submit written comments to Rhys Butt at the above address or at rbutt@co.whatcom.wa.us within 14-days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by April 3, 2026.
Short Plat 2 Parcels on 1.03 Acres
File: WCRNEWS_LT_0304a
Applicant: LDES Inc, Agent for Mike Kooy Properties
Scope: Proposed Duffner Kooy Short plat requesting the approval to subdivide approximately 1.03 acres into 2 parcels within the Regional Commercial Services (CSR) zone
Location: 114 S Duffner Dr, Lynden; THE LAND IN THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM, STATE OF WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT B, DUFFNER PARK LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF, RECORDED MAY 21, 2019 UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 2019-0502333, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
Anyone wishing to comment on the application, or the proposal may do by submitting their written comments to Heidi Gudde, Planning Director, 300 4th Street, Lynden 98264, by March 18, 2026.
Persons with questions regarding the project may contact Heidi Gudde at 354-5532.
Ferndale Vacates a Portion of Shannon Ave
Ordinances of the City Council of the City of Ferndale, Washington, passed at the Council meeting of March 2, 2026.
Ordinance #2286: An ordinance vacating a portion of Shannon Avenue
Full texts of the above document(s) are available at Ferndale City Hall, posted on the City’s website (www.cityofferndale.org) or will be mailed upon request
Historic Bldg Window & Door Repl
File: EBY-26-008
Applicant: Roy Zipp
Location: 2090 Arnold Road, Coupeville (R13219-061-4150)
Proposal: Like-for-like replacement of 10 windows and 2 entry doors on the historic and contributing H.H. Rhodes Place. Window and door materials will be changed from wood to Fibrex. Site is within the Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve’s Design Review Area 1.
Staff Contact: Yumi Shridhar; y.shridhar@islandcountywa.gov
Public Comments: must be received by 4:30 p.m. on March 18, 2026; mail to Island County Planning Department, 1 NE 7th St., Coupeville WA 98239; deliver to 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville; or to 121 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island; or FAX (360) 679-7306
3 Lot Short Plat on 16 Acres
File: 054/26 SHP
Applicant: Debra Stapel
Location: 3027 Heller Rd. Oak Harbor
Proposal: Three lot Short Plat of over 16 acres into approx. 5 acres each. This parcel is zoned Rural, within the Oak Harbor Joint Planning Area, Noise zone #3, APZ Zone #2, possible critical areas with wetland and buffers.
Staff Contact: Cindy White Cindyw@islandcountywa.gov
Public Comments: must be received by 4:30 p.m. on March 18, 2026; mail to Island County Planning Department, 1 NE 7th St., Coupeville WA 98239; deliver to 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville; or to 121 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island; or FAX (360) 679-7306
135 Ft Mompine Tower
File: A1377205
Applicant: TowerCo proposes
Scope: to build a 135-foot Monopine Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is none.
Location: 1025 Wildflower Lane, Oak Harbor, Island County, WA. Lat: 48-14-55.07, Long: -122-42-57.2.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, For m854) filing number is A1377205.
Environmental Effects – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554
Orcas Island School District Levy Project – Improve Onsite Circulation for Drop-off
File: WCRNEWS_IS_0304a
Applicant: The Orcas Island School District (District)
Scope: is proposing to complete parking, paving and circulation improvements at the Orcas Island School District Campus. The project is associated with the District’s 2025 Capital Improvement Levy and is intended to improve onsite circulation for drop – off queues and through traffic, enhance pedestrian safety throughout the protected pathways, and increase onsite parking capacity for students, staff and visitors. Proposed site improvements include resurfacing existing school drives and parking areas; construction of new drive aisles and parking stalls; construction of pedestrian paths; update site striping and channelization and new landscaping and site lighting. Utility improvements include installation of an underground stormwater detention vault, a proprietary water quality treatment facility and associated stormwater conveyance systems. In addition, a new 2-inch domestic water service line extension and a 2-inch hose bib a reproposed to serve the bus storage area. The proposal would require a Land Use Permit and a Clearing and Grading Permit from San Juan County. An Electrical Permit from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries as well as a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System from the Department of Ecology is required.
Proponent: Orcas Island School District No. 137
Location: The project is located at 557 School Road, Eastsound, Washington 98245. The San Juan County tax parcel numbers for the site are 271414001000 and 271411008000.
Lead Agency: Orcas Island School District No. 137
Comments and appeals must be submitted to the Responsible Official at the address below by March 18, 2026.
Responsible Official: Eric Webb, Superintendent: Orcas Island School District 557 School Road Eastsound, Washington 98245 (360)376-2284 ewebb@oisd.org
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Subdivide 20 Acres into 2 Parcels
File: 068/26 SHP-P
Applicant: Brian & Laura Jones
Location: 724 Halls Hill Road, Camano Island (R23225-430-3330)
Proposal: Subdivision of subject 20-acre parcel to create two new 15 and 5 acre parcels. Site is in or near: Mapped wetland, steep slopes, Rural Zone.
Staff Contact: Yumi Shridhar; y.shridhar@islandcountywa.gov
Public Comments: must be received by 4:30 p.m. on March 18, 2026; mail to Island County Planning Department, 1 NE 7th St., Coupeville WA 98239; deliver to 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville; or to 121 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island; or FAX (360) 679-7306
Port of Bellingham Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements Plan
The Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM,1801 Roeder Avenue, Bellingham, Washington, to solicit public comment regarding the 2026 update of the Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements Plan (CSHIP).
The CSHIP is being updated to incorporate the 2026 Strategic Budget, Chestnut Avenue Waterfront Skate Park Transfer to the City of Bellingham, and other miscellaneous updates to text, images and imbedded links.
The draft 2026 Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements Plan Update is on file and available for viewing or download at https://www.portofbellingham.com/21/Port-Planning-Documents
Ways to Participate:
Phone: (253) 215-8782, you will be prompted to enter the Webinar ID: 857 8537 2315.
Zoom: https://portofbellingham.zoom.us/j/85785372315?_ics=1738866020712&irclickid=~682VUSZ6Y0VXYSZ134-f8Z0WZSZ0YOJLSNUYZOPHBzog840YWOLC&_gl=1*18hcai3*_gcl_au*MTEzMjkwNDM1OC4xNzM4ODY1OTg0*_ga*MjAwNzg4NjM2LjE3Mzg4NjYwMDk.*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*MTczODg2NjAwOS4xLjEuMTczODg2NjAyMS4wLjAuMA..?
In person: Port of Bellingham Harbor Center, 1801 Roeder Ave., Ste.146, Bellingham, WA 98225. The Port encourages people with disabilities to participate in public meetings. For assistance with special needs, please call the Port at (360) 676-2500 at least four (4) days in advance.
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdrzaTZQbFoQBiHsP1ZW8jIsBq4JEJVSo
Comments: Written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2026.
Option 1: Email comments are preferred and must be sent to planning@portofbellingham.com with the proposal name “2026 CSHIP Update” in the subject line. Include your comments in the body of your email message rather than as attachments.
Option 2: Paper comments must be printed on 8½x11paper and mailed or delivered to: Port of Bellingham Environmental & Planning Services Comments on “2026 CSHIP Update” P.O. Box 1677 Bellingham, WA 98227-1677
Staff Contact: Tara Satushek, AICP Planner Port of Bellingham Planning Services 1801 Roeder Avenue, Bellingham, WA 9822 taras@portofbellingham.com 360-676-2500, ext. 331
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Truck Road Emergency Rock Trench – March 11, 2026
Whatcom County Public Works Department will temporarily close Truck Road between Deal Road and Mosquito Lake Road starting as soon as March 11, 2026.
This road closure is expected to last four weeks. This is an emergency project and the dates of closure are subject to change. Signed detours will direct travelers around the closure.
For additional information, visit www.whatcomcount.us/4766
2026 Whatcom County Budget Amendments
as follows:
From the General Fund:
appropriate $140,182 in Sheriff to fund Rapid DNA machine using grant funds;
appropriate $9,600 in Sheriff to fund officer wellness program using grant funds;
appropriate $160,875 in Sheriff to fund Operation Stonegarden using grant funds
From the Road Fund:
appropriate $2,711 in Public Works to fund ferry insurance increase (companion to supplemental #5359)
From the Ferry System Fund:
appropriate $6,025 in Public Works to fund ferry insurance increase (companion to #5344)
The adopted substitute ordinance has a total amount of $319,393.
Public documents are available for review weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Council Office, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 105, Bellingham, and at whatcomcounty.us/council.
View meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, videos, documents and archives at whatcom.legistar.com
Instructions for remote participation can be found at www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil or by contacting the Council Office at 360-778-5010.
New 21,250 AG Warehouse
Applicant: Northwest Berry Co-op
File: LFG2026-00014
Scope: applied for a Land Fill and Grade permit to construct the civil site development associated with a future 21,250 SF pre-engineered metal building to serve as an agricultural warehouse and cold storage adjacent to existing building.
Location: 1010 E. Pole Rd., within Section 04, Township 39, Range 03 of W.M.; Assessor’s Parcel No: 390304166145
The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA or at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/2914/Public-Notice
Any person may submit written comments to Michael Kershner at the above address or at mkershne@co.whatcom.wa.us by March 15, 2026
11 Acre Short Plat – HOT
Applicant: Sister Vista Holdings
File: LFG2026-00002
Scope: applied for a Land Fill and Grade Permit to convert approximately 11-acres of Forestland for development associated with the Sister Vista Holdings Short Plat.
Location: 2020 Quarter Horse Lane, within Section 02, Township 39, Range 03 of W.M.; Assessor’s Parcel No’s: 390302480439, 390302449439, 390302448498, 390302480498
The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA or at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/2914/Public-Notice
Any person may submit written comments to Michael Kershner at the above address or at mkershne@co.whatcom.wa.us by March 15, 2026.
City of Blaine Comprehensive Plan Update – Land Use and Parks & Recreation Elements
Hearing: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM, City of Blaine Council Chambers, 435 Martin St. Suite 4000, Blaine, WA.
Proponent: City of Blaine LOCATION: City-wide applicability.
Scope: The City of Blaine is in the process of updating the City of Blaine Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the draft Land Use and Parks and Recreation Elements updates to the Comprehensive Plan.
Available Information: Supporting documents are on file for public review online at https://www.ci.blaine.wa.us/2210/Comprehensive-Plan-Updates, in the Community Development Services Department (third floor Blaine City Hall 435 Martin St.) M-F: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and on request.
Testimony: Advanced written testimony by mail and email is accepted by sending comments to: Community Development Services Department, Attn: Alex Wenger, 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine WA 98230; or Email CDScomments@cityofblaine.com with the proposal name (COMP PLAN) in the subject line. Written comments will be accepted by CDS between 8:30 AM March 1, 2026, to 4:30 PM, March 11, 2026 to be made available to the Planning Commission and parties of record prior to the hearing.
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