STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Olympia, Washington 98504 BEGINNING OF REVIEW NOTICE Applicant, Project Description, and Estimated Capital Cost: Shalom Hospice of Northwest Washington, LLC proposes to establish a Medicare and Medicaid certified hospice agency in Whatcom County. The proposed agency will be located at 8487 Full Moon Way in Maple Falls [98266]. The estimated cost for this project is $54,000. Public Hearing: No public hearing will be held unless requested. To request a hearing, the request must be in writing and include the name, address, and signature of the person making the request. The deadline for requesting a hearing is Tuesday, April 21, 2026. If a public hearing is scheduled, the hearing notice will be published in The Bellingham Herald at least 15 days before the date of hearing. Public Comment Period: If no public hearing is held, written comments must be received by the Certificate of Need Program no later than Monday, May 11, 2026. Hearing requests and comments are not accepted by fax. Email them to: CN@doh.wa.gov or Jules.Kolln@doh.wa.gov. Anticipated Decision Date: July 10, 2026 If you have any questions or would like additional information, please call Jules Kolln with the Certificate of Need Program at (564)233-5135. For more information, log into our website, www.doh.wa.gov/cn. IPL0328531 Apr 5 2026