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Olympia Shortchanges Whatcom Water Users Sued By State

September 15, 2025

Despite fully funding its own legal needs after launching a massive lawsuit against all water users in Whatcom County, the state has dialed back its support for the 30,000-plus Whatcom residents it sued.

Fred Likkel, Executive Director of Whatcom Family Farmers, joins Dillon with the latest developments in the controversial court case, including how the state is legally required to assist the residents it has dragged into court.