Legals for June, 23 2026
Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 2 days, 15 hours AGO
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Grantor: Inland Foreclosure Services, Inc., Successor Trustee Grantee: Leslie D. Garcia Legal Description: E1/2 OF N127.58’ OF TAX# 3691 IN NESWSE 17 19 28 Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: 170687001 Reference No.: 1307233 Beneficiary: Horizon Credit Union Loan Servicer: Horizon Credit Union I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 24th day of July, 2026, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Grant County Courthouse, 35 C St NW, Front Entrance in the City of Ephrata, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Grant, State of Washington, to wit: That Portion of the West half of the Southeast quarter of Section 17, Township 19 North, Range 28 E.W.M., Grant County, Washington, Described as Follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the West half of the Southeast quarter of said Section 17; thence South along the East line of said subdivision, a Distance of 1300.24 feet; thence West parallel with the North line of said Sub division, a Distance of 355.16 feet to the true point of beginning; thence continuing West parallel with the North line of said subdivision, a distance of 147.58 feet; thence East parallel with the North line of said subdivision and along the North side of a 40 foot road to be known as Herman Avenue, a Distance of 147.58 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said subdivision, a distance of 127.58 feet to the true point of beginning; Situate in the City of Moses Lake, County of Grant, State of Washington. Commonly known as, 3256 Arrow St, NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated October 16, 2012, recorded October 22, 2012, under Auditor’s File No. 1307233, records of Grant County, Washington, from Leslie D. Garcia, as Grantor, to Security Title Guaranty, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Horizon Credit Union, as Beneficiary. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Monthly payments and interest as follows: $116.82 for the months of August 25, 2025, to February 25, 2026. Other potential defaults do not involve payment to the Beneficiary. If applicable each of these defaults must also be cured. N/A IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $15,000, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from the 16th day of October of 2012, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 24th day of July, 2026. The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by the 13th day of July, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 13th day of July, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 13th day of July, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: 3256 Arrow St, NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, by both first class and certified mail on the 29th day of January, 2026, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on the 31st day of January, 2026 with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph 1 above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has to right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, chapter 59.12 R.C.W. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If you have been previously discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this notice is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. DATED this 13th of March, 2026. INLAND FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC.--TRUSTEE /s/Benjamin D. Phillabaum By: BENJAMIN D. PHILLABAUM, authorized signer 1235 North Post, Suite 100 Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 838-6055 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. County of Spokane ) On this 13th day of March, 2026, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Benjamin D. Phillabaum, to me know to be the authorized signer for Inland Foreclosure Services, Inc. Trustee, that he executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of the corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that he is authorized to execute the said instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto affixed the day and year first above written. /s/ Elizabeth Baughman ELIZABETH BAUGHMAN NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the State of Washington, residing at Spokane. My appointment expires: 06/0827 THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll Free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Toll Free: 1-800-596-4287 http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/indes.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Toll Free: 1-800-606-4819 http://nwjustice.org/what-clear #07005/49800 Pub: June 23, 2026 & July 14, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of, | NO. 26-4-00123-13 LATEEF ANJANI OLANIYAN, | deceased. | NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 in which the probate proceedings were commenced. 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); 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 First Publication: June 9, 2026 Personal Representative: Michael B. Olaniyan Attorney for Personal Representative: LARSON FOWLES, PLLC By: Larry W. Larson, WSBA #6522 Address for Mailing or Service: Larson Fowles, PLLC 821 E. Broadway, Suite 8 Moses Lake, WA 98837 #06028/50619 Pub: June 9, 16 & 23, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition dated June 3, 2026, was filed with the Board of Directors of the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District by Dennis E Swinger Jr, the holders of title to all the land hereinafter described, prayed that the following described land be included within the District: West Half of Section 27, Township 18N, Range 32E.W.M., and the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 18 N., Range 32 E.W.M., Parcel Numbers 2832270200002 and 2832220200002, Adams County. All persons interested in or that may be affected by such inclusion of the land described above are hereby notified to appear at the office of the Board at Othello, Adams County, Washington, July 1, 2026, this being the regular meeting of the Board next after the last day of publication of this Notice of Hearing, and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such land should not be included within the District as prayed for in the petition. #06032/50678 Pub: June 16, 23 & 30, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD June 30, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider a request from Public Works to declare surplus certain County-Owned property. Once declared surplus, the vehicles will be sold at public auction through www.publicsurplus.com. The list of items can be found on the Grant County website under “Upcoming Public Hearings” or may be requested by emailing the Commissioners’ Office at [email protected]. Grant County is also providing access to this scheduled hearing via Zoom audio. To participate in the hearing please call in to the hearing at 1 (253) 205-0468, enter the access code (940 4827 7440) and password (26229323) and you will be joined to the meeting in a ‘muted’ status until such time as the hearing allows for public testimony. If you have any questions about this procedure, please call the Commissioner’s Office in advance of the hearing. Caitlin E. Manell, Clerk of the Board, Commissioner’s Office. #06046/50914 Pub: June 16 & 23, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD June 30, 2026 at 11:45 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider a Budget Extension request in the amount of $2,000,000.00 for Fund 190 (Grants Admin), for receipt of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program No. 25-64210-021 for the Beverly Water District. Information about the grant can be found on the Grant County website under “Upcoming Public Hearings” or may be requested by emailing the Commissioners’ Office at [email protected]. Grant County is also providing access to this scheduled hearing via Zoom audio. To participate in the hearing please call in to the hearing at 1 (253) 205-0468, enter the access code (940 4827 7440) and password (26229323) and you will be joined to the meeting in a ‘muted’ status until such time as the hearing allows for public testimony. If you have any questions about this procedure, please call the Commissioner’s Office in advance of the hearing. Caitlin E. Manell, Clerk of the Board, Commissioner’s Office. #06047/50919 Pub: June 16 & 23, 2026
Notice of Application & Proposed Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance - Date of Notice: June 23, 2026. Notice is hereby given that a Site Plan Review for a Wetland Alteration Application and SEPA Checklist were received by Grant County on June 9, 2026, from Gary Morgan (419 S Division St, Moses Lake, WA, 98837) and was found to be procedurally complete on June 15, 2026. Grant County expects to issue a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance for this proposal and the Optional DNS Process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal and the proposed mitigation measures. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination may be obtained upon request. PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES: 1. Limit the size of the project to the minimum amount necessary. 2. Confine all maintenance activity strictly to delineated work areas and avoid encroaching into required wetland buffer zones. Clearly mark buffers on-site and prohibit equipment, materials staging, or storage within these areas. 3. Best management practices for control of erosion and sedimentation shall be implemented for the project. 4. Monitoring and restoration per the Invasive Plant Management Plan/Wetland monitoring prepared by Towey Ecological Services dated May 29, 2026. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A wetland maintenance project to address the spreading of noxious and invasive vegetation as per maintenance contract with USFWS. LOCATION: Grant County parcels 17-0129-001, 17-00130-000, and 17-0133-007. Section 1, Township 19N, Range 28E. Site Addresses: 11351 NE Rd 5, 11581 NE Rd 5, and 11547 NE Rd 5. PRESENT ZONING: Rural Residential 1 (RR1) and Rural Community (RC). STUDIES REQUIRED: Wetland Assessment, Invasive Plant Management Plan. ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUIRED: None. PUBLIC HEARING: None. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with the Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (Files #P 26-0154 and P 26-0155) are available from Willow Conley, Grant County Development Services, 264 West Division Avenue, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509) 754-2011, ext. 2525, [email protected]. Office hours: 8 am – 4 pm, M–F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than July 7, 2026. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed or handdelivered. All people, agencies, and tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any 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 this proposal. #06052/51114 Pub: June 23, 2026
Public Notice: Ephrata School Board Vacancy for Director District #4 The Ephrata School District is accepting applications for the vacant position of School Director District #4. Qualified applicants must be United States citizens, qualified voter residents and live within the boundaries of Director District #4 (description of area follows). Citizens are welcome to nominate candidates. Applications are due on Thursday, July 24 by 3:00 p.m. Interviews will be held in August prior to the board meeting. The new board member will be appointed at the regular board meeting on August 24, 2026. The application process and Director District boundary maps may be found at: https://www.ephrataschools.org/district/school-board or by contacting the Ephrata School District Office at (509) 754-2474 or [email protected]. DIRECTOR DISTRICT #4 An area in the City of Ephrata and adjoining rural areas described as follows: Starting at the intersection of Rd 7 NW and Rd E NW. North on Rd E NW to State Hwy 28. Northerly on State Hwy 28 to the BNSF Railroad. Northerly on the BNSF Railroad to State Route 282. Westerly on State Route 282 to State Hwy 28. Northerly on State Hwy 28 to 12th Ave SW. Westerly on 12th Ave SW to D St SW. Northerly on D St SW to 11th St SW. East on 11th St SW to C St SW. Northerly on C St SW to Parkway Blvd. North on Parkway Blvd to 5th Ave SW. Easterly on 5th Ave SW to D St SW. Northerly on D St SW to 3rd Ave SW. Westerly on 3rd Ave SW to F St SW. Northerly on F St NW to 1st Ave NW. Westerly on 1st Ave NW to Sagebrush Flats Rd. Northwesterly and westerly on Sagebrush Flats Rd to Baird Springs Rd. Westerly on Baird Springs Rd to the school district boundary. Counter-clockwise on the school district boundary to the eastern crossing of Rd 7 NW. West on Rd 7 NW to the point of the beginning. #07012/51221 Pub: June 23, 2026 & July 7, 2026
Notice of Application and Public Hearing - Date of Notice: June 23, 2026 Notice is hereby given that a Binding Site Plan Application and SEPA Checklist were received by Grant County on May 18, 2026 from Tommer Construction Company and was found to be technically complete on June 15, 2026. PROJECT: A 23-lot Binding Site Plan. Average lot size will be approximately 1-acre. The current parcel size is 41.26 acres. Current uses are industrial and commercial affiliated. The location currently contains 5 commercial/industrial structures. SEPA: Grant County has reviewed the proposal for probable adverse environmental impacts and anticipates issuing a Determination of Non‑Significance (DNS) or Mitigated DNS (MDNS) upon completion of the required environmental review. The project may be conditioned under applicable codes, and mitigation may be required regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. The optional DNS process under WAC 197‑11‑355 is being used, and this may be your only opportunity to comment on the proposal’s environmental impacts. LOCATION: The site address of the subject parcel is 5433 W Hwy 28 Ephrata, in the Naylor Junction area. Further described as being in the Northeast ¼ of Section 07, Township 20 North, Range 26 East, WM, Grant County, WA. Parcel #16-0588-000. PRESENT ZONING: Rural Light Industrial (RLI). STUDIES REQUIRED: Traffic. PUBLIC HEARING: Hearing Examiner meeting tentatively scheduled at 12:00 (noon), August 12, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata. At this time any person(s) may appear and provide testimony for the hearing. Grant County is providing access to this scheduled hearing for the public via Zoom audio & video platforms links: Video: https://grantcountywa.zoom.us/j/96557983139?pwd=6axn6Ta2Wa7sbenY6BaCSmt3uVrKkU.1 Audio: To participate in the hearing please call in to the hearing at +1-253-205-0468 Meeting ID: 965 5798 3139 Passcode: 467311. you will be joined to the meeting in a ‘muted’ status until such time as the hearing allows for public testimony. If you have any questions about this procedure please call Development Services in advance of the hearing. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal must comply with all applicable provisions of the Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code, as well as the Grant County Comprehensive Plan and development regulations; state agency regulations and guidance; Grant County Health District regulations; the SEPA checklist; and any other required agency reviews, permits, and mitigation. Public Comment: Copies of application materials (File P26-0142 and P 26-0143 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] Office hours: 8 am–4 pm, M–F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 5 pm on July 8, 2026. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, emailed, or hand-delivered. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. #06054/51235 Pub: June 23, 2026
Request for Qualifications – Professional A&E Services Contract Grant County Port District No. 9 “The Port, Port” is requesting interested firms to submit qualifications for on-call professional engineering, survey and master planning consulting services. The Port will retain the services of a Master Engineering Consultant (Aviation) for a period of five (5) years to provide professional engineering, surveying, testing, grant preparation, administrative support, consulting, planning, and construction services, etc. If interested, please check out the link below for further information or call (509) 754-3508. RFQ-Master-Engineer-Aviation.pdf #06055/51251 Pub: June 23 & 30, 2026