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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT Estate of | | ERIC RICHARD POLHAMUS | No. 26-4-00148-13 | Deceased. | 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 (1) (C) (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 nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 22, 2026 Personal Representative: /s/ Garrett G. Polhamus Attorney for Personal Representative By:/s/Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards, WSBA No. 53589 1334 S. Pioneer Way Moses Lake, WA 98837 509-765-1708 #08007/52646 Pub: July 22, 29, 2026 & August 5, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ) ) MICHAEL STEVE OTT, aka MIKE OTT, ) NO. 26-4-00158-13 ) ) PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. ) 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 11.30.020(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 filing copy of Notice to Creditors: July 22, 2026 Date of First publication: July 29, 2026 /s/KYLE EDWARD CURTISS, Personal Representative ADDRESS: 1204 W. Franklin St. Apt. B Moses Lake, WA 98837 BRADLEY P. THONNEY Attorney for Personal Representative Rebecca Barajas By: /s/ BRADLEY P. THONNEY W.S.B.A. #40533 #08011/52874 Pub: July 29, 2026 & August 5, 12, 2026

THE OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 147 ADAMS COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE OF MEETING TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT 2026-2027 BUDGET NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the School District Board of Directors of the Othello School District No. 147, Adams County, Washington. The Othello School District will hold a Special Board Meeting on August 24, 2026, commencing at 11:30 a.m. The Board will have this meeting to receive public comments on the 2026-2027 budget in the Othello School District Administration Office, located at 1025 S. 1st Avenue, Othello, Washington. Any person may appear and be heard for or against any part of the 2026-2027 budget, the four-year budget plan, enrollment projections, or the uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240. Upon conclusion of this meeting, the board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2026-2027 budget, the four-year budget plan summary, and the four-year enrollment projection. The Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting, commencing at 12:00 p.m., immediately following the special board meeting to approve and adopt, by resolution, the District’s budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The 2026-2027 budget information is available on the District website, othelloschools.org, or may be obtained by contacting the Executive Director of Business Services, Amy Suarez, at (509) 488-2659.  OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 147 ADAMS COUNTY, OTHELLO, WASHINGTON Pete Perez Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors #08014/53076 Pub: August 5, 12 & 19, 2026

GRANT TRANSIT AUTHORITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Directors of the Grant Transit Authority will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the proposed 2026-2031 Transit Development Plan and the 2025 Annual Report on Thursday, August 19, 2026, at 10:00am at the next scheduled Grant Transit Authority Board of Directors Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Multimodal Transit Center located at 116 W 5th Ave, Moses Lake, WA 98837. For remote meeting instructions, visit www.granttransit.com. The public is invited to listen and give public comment during the public hearing. Saira Martinez GTA Board Secretary #08015/53094 Pub: August 5 & 12, 2026

SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OTHELLO, WASHINGTON,  GRANTING A TEN-YEAR FRANCHISE TO NFC NORTHWEST, LLC TO LOCATE FIBER OPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE CITY’S RIGHTS-OFWAY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE In accordance with RCW 35A.12.100, this is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1651, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Ken Johnson on the 27th day of July 2026. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy.  SUMMARY This Ordinance grants a ten-year franchise to NFC Northwest, LLC. The City Council hereby grants, and authorizes the mayor to execute, a non-exclusive Franchise Agreement with NFC Northwest, LLC to locate fiber optic infrastructure within the City’s rights-of-way for a period of ten (10) years on the terms and conditions set forth in the Franchise Agreement Yvonne Torres Deputy City Clerk #08019/53186 Pub: August 5, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ) NO. 26-4-00164-13 ) TERESA J. BUSHEY, ) PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ) Deceased. ) 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 11.30.020(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 filing copy of Notice to Creditors: July 29, 2026 Date of First publication: August 5, 12 & 19, 2026 /s/ DEBORAH C. LEEDOM Personal Representative ADDRESS: 1022 S. Grant St. Moses Lake, WA 98837 BRADLEY P. THONNEY Attorney for Personal Representative DEBORAH C. LEEDOM By: /s/ Bradley P. Thonney W.S.B.A. #40533 #08020/53189 Pub: August 5, 12 & 19, 2026

Date of Notice August 5, 2026 Notice is hereby given that a Short Subdivision application was received by Grant County on June 24, 2026 from Curtis Grant (Designated Contact: Ostler Land Surveying, PO Box 897 Moses Lake, WA 98837), was found to be technically complete on July 29, 2026, Project: A Short Subdivision of one tax parcel totaling approximately 129 acres. The short subdivision will create 2 lots. Lot 1 will be approximately 2.2 acres and has an existing residence and buildings. Lot 2 will be 125 acres, is vacant and is under irrigated agriculture production. Zoning is Agriculture (AG). Studies Required: None. Location: The site address of the subject property is 13421 Rd E SE Othello. The subject parcel is in Section 12 Township 16 North, Range 27 East, W.M., and Grant County, WA. Farm Unit 252, Block 87 Parcel #21-1067-000. Studies Required: None. Public Hearing: None. Consistency Statement: This proposal is subject to, and shall be consistent with, Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (File #P 26-0164) are available from Kent Ziemer, Grant County Development Services, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509) 754-2011 ext. 2538, [email protected]. Comments must be submitted to Development Services no later than 5 pm on Thursday August 20, 2026. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, e-mailed, or delivered via parcel services, or delivered in person Office Hours: 8 am – 4pm, M—F. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the abovementioned proposal and materials. #08022/53219 Pub: August 5, 2026

Superior Court of Washington County of Grant Juvenile Court In re: BELINDA VILCHIS GARCIA, D.O.B.: 11/23/2011; OLINDA VILCHIS GARCIA, D.O.B.: 11/23/2011. No: 26-7-00126-13 26-7-00125-13 Notice and Summons by Publication (Termination)(SMPB)To: Whom it May Concern, Martin Zepeda Soto, and anyone else claiming a parental interest. A Petition for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship was filed on July 6, 2026; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: September 1, 2026 at 9:00 A.M., at Grant County Juvenile Court, 303 Abel Road, Ephrata, WA 98823. Join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 988 0673 9994 Passcode: 548912. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing will determine if your parental rights to your child are terminated. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter an order, in your absence, terminating your parental rights. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Termination Petition, call Moses Lake DCYF at 509-764-5757. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to http://www.atg.wa.gov/TRM Dated: July 28, 2026, at the direction of the Court, by DCYF. #08023/53222 Pub: August 5, 12 & 19, 2026

CITY OF SOAP LAKE NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR DAISY STREET (SR 17) SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II The City of Soap Lake solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in Civil Engineering Design. This agreement will be for approximately 1-3 years in duration with the option for the City of Soap Lake to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. The estimated duration of the design phase for this contract is September 2026 through July 2027. Consultants will be considered for the following project: Daisy Street (SR 17) Sidewalk Improvements, Phase II The City of Soap Lake reserves the right to amend terms of this “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses. Project Description The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of preparing preliminary engineering design for improvements to Daisy Street (SR 17). The proposed improvements include but are not limited to the construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and storm drainage facilities. This project has Zero FSBE goal. A voluntary Small Business Enterprise participation goal of 10 percent will be included. The major features of the project are as follows: • Approximately 0.18 miles of curb, gutter, and sidewalk construction. • Storm drainage improvements. • Environmental documentation and preparation of permit applications. • Determination of R/W needs. The City of Soap Lake reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm for any subsequent phases (RW/CN) associated with this project. Evaluation Criteria Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria: 1. Qualifications of Key Personnel 2. Qualifications/Expertise of Firm 3. Familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA standards 4. Knowledge of, and past relationship with, the City of Soap Lake, or other similar municipalities 5. References 6. Approach to meet FSBE goal The City of Soap will make a final selection after conducting interviews and inform all firms that submitted whether or not they were selected for the work. Submittal Submittals should include the following information: Firm name, phone numbers; Name of Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager; and Number of employees in each firm proposed to project. Submit the firm’s Statement of Qualifications by email to Eli Olson, Public Works Director, at [email protected]. Submittals are due by September 4, 2026 not later than 5:00 PM. No submittals will be accepted after that date and time. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Eli Olson, Public Works Director, at [email protected] or (509) 246-1211. The successful consultant is anticipated to enter into a negotiated hourly rate contract with City of Soap Lake consistent with 23 CFR § 172.9. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The City of Soap Lake in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Eli Olson, Public Works Director, at [email protected] or by calling 509-246-1211. Title VI Statement The City of Soap Lake, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.” #08029/53374 Pub: August 5 & 12, 2026