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What is a Water Right

Simply put, a water right is a legal right to use a certain amount of water for a beneficial purpose. The Washington Department of Ecology (“Ecology”) is responsible for managing the state's water resources and administers the permit systems for water rights for surface and ground water.

What is a Water Right2024-11-08T18:48:11-08:00

November 2024 Knowing the Waters

On June 24, 2024, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a final rule on how special purpose district governments, including Washington ports, must make their website content and mobile apps readily accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities.

November 2024 Knowing the Waters2024-11-07T10:09:28-08:00

New Open Public Meetings Act Notice Requirements

Earlier this year, the Washington Legislature passed SHB 1105, which updates the Open Public Meeting Act (“OPMA”) and requires public agencies to provide notice for public comment that includes the first and last date and time by which such public comment must be submitted in certain situations.

New Open Public Meetings Act Notice Requirements2024-11-04T15:11:17-08:00

October 2024 Knowing the Waters

On June 24, 2024, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a final rule on how special purpose district governments, including Washington ports, must make their website content and mobile apps readily accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities.

October 2024 Knowing the Waters2024-09-30T10:26:49-07:00

Landlord Mitigation Program

RCW 43.31.605 established the Landlord Mitigation Program as a way to reimburse landlords for certain losses and expenses, including unpaid judgments for rent and other costs.

Landlord Mitigation Program2024-09-18T08:43:26-07:00

August 2024 Knowing the Waters

Knowing the Waters – This month’s KTW blog post is going to look at some “best practices” for managing a contentious public meeting. We covered this topic in a bit more depth with the help of Commissioner Skip Novakovich of the Port of Kennewick at the recent Commissioner Seminar in Richland.

August 2024 Knowing the Waters2024-08-06T12:53:07-07:00

2024 Super Lawyers List Announcement

Frank Chmelik, Jon Sitkin, and Seth Woolson selected to 2024 WA Super Lawyers List and Matt Paxton, Tim Schermetzler, and Aaron Haynes selected as honorees of the Rising Stars list.

2024 Super Lawyers List Announcement2024-08-01T09:35:27-07:00

June 2024 Knowing the Waters

Knowing the Waters – This month’s KTW blog post is going to take a deeper dive into this issue and discuss specific nuances in the best practices.

June 2024 Knowing the Waters2024-07-04T05:29:01-07:00
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