SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of Kenneth Peter Roberts, Deceased.
Cause No. 26-4-00804-37
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication: September 2, 2026
Personal Representative: Donna Nygren
Attorney for Personal Representative: Graham Buchanan, WSBA # 52603
Address for Mailing or Service: North Sound Law Group, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-671-7700
Published in the Methow Valley News, September 2, 9, 16, 2026
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Okanogan County Central Landfill, Ellisforde Transfer Station, Bridgeport Transfer Station, & Twisp Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. All locations will resume regular schedules on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Also, summer hours will end August 31, 2026 and regular hours will resume September 1, 2026.
Published in the Methow Valley News, August 26, September 2, 2026 MVN0100
Campos SP 2026-9
Notice of Application and SEPA Determination
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by Erlandsen on behalf of Enrique & Laura Campos to divide approximately 15.73 acres into 4 lots. Proposed lot 1 to be 3.71 acres to be served by an existing domestic well and proposed on-site septic. Proposed Lot 2 to be 4 acres and share the existing well on proposed lot 1 and individual on-site septic. Proposed Lots 3 & 4 to be 4 acres and share a proposed well and individual on-site septic. The property is identified by parcel # 3125340078, located approximately ¼ mile southerly of Monse, WA at 315 Monse River Rd.
The Okanogan County SEPA Responsible Official issued a final SEPA determination identifying this project is exempt from SEPA review in accordance with WAC 197-11.
The comment period for this project ends October 8, 2026 at 5pm. Comments must be submitted in writing. Direct questions and comments to: Charlene Schumacher, Senior Planner, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7113 or by e-mail at cschumacher@okanogancounty.gov.
Published in the Methow Valley News, September 2, 2026 MVN0101
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners, will hold a Public Hearing to consider a Budget Supplemental Appropriation at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026 and the hearing will be held in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of the following budget supplemental appropriation within the Oroville EMS District fund 657-E50 in the amount of $139,357. Additional budget is needed to cover the Professional Services expenses incurred since January while maintaining the $25,000 Reserve Fund balance required by the 2026 EMS Agreement between Oroville Rural EMS District and LifeLine Ambulance, Inc..
The hearing will be held in person or remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing in person to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to smcclellan@okanogancounty.gov. For remote comment, please join remotely by clicking the Join Now link on the commissioners’ agenda located here: okanogancounty.gov
Published in the Methow Valley News, September 2, 9, 2026 MVN0102
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners, will hold a Public Hearing to consider a Budget Supplemental Appropriation at 11:05 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026 and the hearing will be held in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of the following budget supplemental appropriation within the County Fair Fund No. 112 in the amount of $2,500. The supplemental appropriation is necessary to provide additional budget authority for overtime expenses incurred during the County Fair that were not included in the original 2026 budget. Funding for the appropriation will come from the fund’s unreserved ending fund balance.
The hearing will be held in person or remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing in person and be recognized for comment, or may submit written comments to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to smcclellan@okanogancounty.gov. For remote participation, please join by clicking the “Join Now” link on the Commissioners’ agenda located at www.okanogancounty.gov
Published in the Methow Valley News, September 2, 9, 2026 MVN0103
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Short Plat 2026-3 “Bronson Peterson”
Proponent: Bronson Peterson
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 calendar days of the publication date, parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. North, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA, pursuant to OCC 16.45.010 An appeal must include the $2,622.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News, September 2, 2026 MVN0104
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Boundary line Adjustment: (parcels 8888900100, 8888900300, 4027270068, 888900200, 4027270069)
Proponent: Jack & Mary Hughes and Clark Orchards Inc
Decision: Approved
Parcel Consolidation: (parcels 4300130000 & 4300140000)
Proponent: James Peter Barlow
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development made a final decision on the above-noted projects. Within 20 days of publication, parties with standing may appeal these decisions to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $2,622.00 appeal fee. Appeals are heard in front of the hearing examiner.
Published in the Methow Valley News, September 2, 2026 MVN0105
