NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON TUESDAY, April 28, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in Grant County, State of Washington, there will be held a Special Election for the voters of Grant County Fire District #11 for the purpose of authorizing the merger of Grant County Fire District #11 into Grant County Fire District #10; and Soap Lake School District #156 for a replacement education programs and operations levy and a capital levy for safety, security and infrastructure improvements. Grant County Fire District No. 11 PROPOSITION NO. 1 The proposition will authorize the merger of Grant County Fire Protection District No. 11 into Grant County Fire Protection District No. 10, effective July 31, 2020. Should this Proposition be enacted into law? [ ] Yes [ ] No Soap Lake School District No. 156 Proposition No. 1 Replacement Education Programs and Operations Levy The Board of Directors of Soap Lake School District No. 156 Prop No. 1 adopted Resolution No. 04-20-EPO4, concerning a proposition to finance educational programs and operations expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, replacing an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's educational programs and operations expenses not funded by the State (including extracurricular, athletics, technology, food service, preschool and unfunded staff): Estimated Levy Rate/$1,000 Maximum Collection Year Assessed Value Levy Amount 2021 $2.50 $579,000 2022 $2.50 $620,000 2023 $2.50 $663,000 2024 $2.50 $709,000 all as provided in Resolution No. 04-20-EPO4. Should this proposition be approved? [ ] Levy....Yes [ ] Levy....No Soap Lake School District No. 156 Proposition No. 2 Capital Levy for Safety, Security and Infrastructure Improvements The Board of Directors of Soap Lake School District No. 156 adopted Resolution No. 04-20-C2, concerning a proposition for a levy for capital improvements. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, on all taxable property within the District, for making District-wide safety, security and infrastructure improvements (including secure entries, access controls, door locks and security cameras; upgrading HVAC at middle/high school; bus facility relocation and portable building purchase): Estimated Levy Rate/$1,000 Collection Year Assessed Value Levy Amount 2021 $2.21 $511,501 2022 $2.07 $511,501 all as provided in Resolution No. 04-20-C2. Should this proposition be approved? [ ] Levy....Yes [ ] Levy....No The registration deadline for online and mail-in registrations and transfers is April 20, 2020. Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington, you may register or obtain registration forms online at voter.votewa.gov. The Grant County Elections Office, 35 C St NW, Room 203, at the County Courthouse, is currently closed to the public, but if you need to register in person and receive a ballot or you need to obtain a replacement ballot, CALL (509) 754-2011 Ext. 2704 to make an appointment with our office. At the time of your phone call, we will give you instructions on how to accomplish this. You will also need to CALL (509)754-2022 Ext. 2704 to make an appointment to use the Accessible Voting Unit. Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Beginning April 13, 2020 Election Day 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM April 28, 2020 Drive-up ballot drop box locations for the April 28, 2020 Election: Grant County Courthouse, Public Parking, Lot #A, Ephrata Soap Lake City Hall, 239 SE 2nd Ave., Soap Lake Fire District #20 Fire Hall, 588 Camela St., Royal City The ballot drop boxes will be opened for drop off on Friday, April 10, 2020 and locked on Election night April 28, 2020 at 8:00 PM. Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting, may call the Election Department at (509) 754-2011, Ext 2704. For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration: www.grantcountywa.gov www.voter.votewa.gov Your local newspaper and radio Ballots do not require postage to return them, but they must be postmarked by the day of election. Check with your local Post Office for deadlines to have your ballot postmarked properly. Processing the ballots returned to our office for the Special Election will begin April 13th, 2020. Important dates for the Special Election are as follows: April 13, 2020 - May 8, 2020, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Extended Hours, if necessary); Processing of Mail Ballots, checking signatures, opening and processing ballots May 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM Precertification May 8, 2020 1:00 PM to canvass the votes cast and certify the election. This notice is in accordance with RCW 29.52.355 Dated at Grant County, Washington this Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Michele Jaderlund, Grant County Auditor and Supervisor of Elections #04012/375387 Pub: April 7, 2020

Public Notice Announcing the Availability of an Environmental Assessment DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Development Samaritan Healthcare Replacement Medical Campus: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment AGENCY: Rural Housing Service, USDA ACTION: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the USDA Rural Housing Service (RHS), as required by the National Environmental Policy Act, is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) in connection with possible impacts related to a project proposed by the Samaritan Healthcare/Grant County Hospital District No. 1, Moses Lake, Washington. The proposal is to construct a new hospital campus on an approximate 55-acre parcel adjacent to the northwest of Yonezawa Boulevard and Road K Northeast (Clover Drive) in Moses Lake, Washington. The proposed project site will accommodate new replacement hospital and future expansions approximately 2 miles from the existing campus. Samaritan Healthcare/Grant County Hospital District No. 1, has submitted an application to USDA RHS for funding of the proposal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Rose Community Program Specialist Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture 301 Yakima Street, Suite 317 Wenatchee, WA 98801 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Samaritan Healthcare Geo Engineers, an environmental consulting firm, prepared an environmental assessment for RHS that describes the project, assesses the proposed project's environmental impacts, and summarizes as applicable any mitigation measures used to minimize environmental effects. RHUS has conducted an independent evaluation of the environmental assessment and believes that it accurately assesses the impacts of the proposed project. No significant impacts are expected as a result of the construction of the project. Questions and comments should be sent to RHS at the address provided. RHS will accept questions and comments on the environmental assessment for 14 days from the date of publication of this notice. Any final action by RHS related to the proposed project will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with all relevant federal environmental laws and regulations and completion of environmental review procedures as prescribed by 7 CFR Part 1970, Environmental Policies and Procedures. A general location map of the proposal is shown below. #04014/375385 Pub: April 3, 6, 7, 2020