Legals for May, 6 2026
Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 1 day, 1 hour AGO
ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 01/12/2026 IN THE OFFICE OF THE GRANT COUNTY RECORDER. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.:25-130604 Title Order No.:250429682 Grantor: Wanda A. Fencl and Jerl L. Weber Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Current trustee of the deed of trust: Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Reference number of the deed of trust: 1161194 Parcel number(s): 45838 // 16100300 (SFR) & 88211 // 603470000 (MH) Abbreviated legal description: PTN OF THE NE 1/4, NE 1/4, SEC 25, T22N, R26E, W.M. Commonly known as: 239 211 NW RD 20 (shown on DOT as 239 Road 20 NW), Soap Lake, WA 98851 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON will on May 15, 2026, at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Police Justice County Building, located at 411 South Balsam Street, in the City of Moses Lake, WA, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Grant, State of Washington, to-wit: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 26 E.W.M., GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE 89 DEGREES 32’30” WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 990 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 05’ EAST, 630 FEET TO A POINT HEREBY DESIGNATED “A”; BEGINNING AGAIN AT THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 32’20” WEST, 336.15 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 07’10” EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF, 660 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 32’30” EAST, 245.73 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY AND EASTERLY ON A 50 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT AN ARC LENGTH OF 124.9 FEET TO THE POINT OF DESIGNATED “A”. which is the subject of that certain Deed of Trust dated December 7, 2004, recorded December 17, 2004, under Auditor’s File No. 1161194, records of Grant County, Washington, from Wanda A. Fencl and Jerl L. Weber as Grantor, to Group 9, Inc. as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Washington Mutual Bank as Beneficiary, which as assigned by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as receiver of Washington Mutual Bank, by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, its Attorney-in-Fact to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association under an assignment recorded at Instrument No. 1320299. 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 Default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Delinquent monthly payments from the March 15, 2025 installment on in the sum of $3,723.53 together with all fees, costs and or disbursements incurred or paid by the beneficiary and or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. The Trustee’s fees and costs are estimated at $3,849.49 as of January 12, 2026. The amount to cure the default payments as of the date of this notice is $7,691.39. Payments and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made. It is necessary to contact the beneficiary or Trustee prior to the time you tender the reinstatement amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance $59,958.19, together with interest in the Note or other instrument secured from February 15, 2025, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. The amount necessary to pay off the entire obligation secured by your Deed of Trust as the date of this notice is $68,581.65. Interest and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made. It is necessary to contact the beneficiary or Trustee prior to the time you tender the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay. 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 May 15, 2026. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by May 4, 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 May 4, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after May 4, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the 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: Estate of Jerl L. Weber 239 Road 20 Northwest Soap Lake, WA 98851 Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Jerl L. Weber 239 Road 20 Northwest Soap Lake, WA 98851 Wanda A. Fencl 239 Road 20 Northwest Soap Lake, WA 98851 Rick Weber, Son of Jerl Lamont Weber, deceased 176 Pear Ln Flomaton, AL 36441 Heidi Howell, Daughter of Jerl Lamont Weber, deceased 5601 Road K NE Moses Lake, WA 98837 Occupant(s) 239 Road 20 Northwest Soap Lake, WA 98851 by both first class and certified mail on December 8, 2025 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on December 9, 2025 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 I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The declaration by the beneficiary pursuant to RCW 61.24.030(7)(a) was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the above addresses on December 8, 2025, proof of which is in possession of the Trustee. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth above, and whose telephone number is (360) 253-8017 / (877) 430-4787 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 an 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, who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.60. XI. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 90 calendar days BEORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee’s Sale. If an amended Notice of Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee’s Sale. 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: Telephone (Toll-free): 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.homeownership-wa.org/. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone (Toll-free): 1-800-569-4287 or local counseling agencies: https://answers.hud.gov/housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone (Toll-Free): 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/home XII. FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT NOTICE: AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings, this shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or to hold you personally liable for the debt. DATED this 12th day of January, 2026 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON By: Kira Lynch Secretary 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 253-8017 / (877) 430-4787 ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL SERVICE Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) SS. COUNTY OF CLARK ) This instrument was acknowledged before me this 12th day of January, 2026, by Kira Lynch, Secretary. Kathy Zagariya Notary Public in and for the State of Washington My Commission Expires: 08/23/28 KATHY ZAGARIYA Notary Public State of Washington Commission # 24028053 My Comm. Expires Aug 23, 2028 NPP0483598 To: COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD 04/15/2026, 05/06/2026 #05005/48126 Pub: April 15, 2026 & May 6, 2026
GRANT COUNTY PORT DISTRICT NO.9 NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY The Grant County Port District No. 9 (“The Port”) hereby solicits Statements of Qualifications from qualified consulting firms to provide economic planning services culminating with the preparation of an Ephrata Industrial Revitalization Economic Plan. Consultant selection will be based on qualifications only. Cost information will not be requested or considered as part of this solicitation. The Port solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in economic planning for airport, light industrial and heavy industrial zoned areas in and around port districts. The consultant agreement is anticipated to be 12-months in duration, with the option for the Port to extend the agreement for additional time and compensation if necessary. The Industrial Revitalization Economic Planning work is anticipated to begin in June 2026, and a final report to be presented jointly to the Port District and City of Ephrata legislative bodies on or before June 31st 2027. The Port 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 economic planning elements including: buildable land study, economic uses study, infrastructure inventory, compile potential projects, rank potential projects, infrastructure projects schedule, potential finding sources, draft economic plan, presentation revisions process, and final deliverable of an Ephrata Industrial Revitalization Economic Plan document. QUALIFICATIONS Please submit three (3) printed copies of qualifications no later than May 22, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted, and it is the responsibility of the sender to confirm delivery. The Port strongly encourages that proposals be either hand delivered or overnighted via FedEx or UPS. If overnighted, the physical address is to be used. If mailed; the P.O. Box is to be used. Submittals should be clearly marked “On-Call Services” and be addressed to: Grant County Port District No. 9 David Lanman, Executive Director 1990 Division Avenue E - Physical Address P.O. Box 1089 - Mailing Address Ephrata, WA 98823 Submittals will be evaluated by the below-listed criteria. Responses should be organized and identified in the same order, in 8-1/2” x 11” paper, limited to 20 age, single-sided maximum, including cover page 1. Company’s history, capability, and past performance with economic planning. 2. Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with Port related economic planning 3. Key personnel’s professional background and qualifications including the project team for stated projects. Include only those people which will be assigned to the projects at the Port. SELECTION A scoring committee compromised of Port District and City of Ephrata staff will review the submitted qualifications, score them, rank them, and make a formal recommendation to the Port Commissioners. The final selection of the consulting firm will be makde by the Commissioners. The contract negotiations will be conducted after the Commissioners have made the final selection. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION No cost or fee schedules shall be submitted with the RFQ. Fees for services will be presented during negotiations after the selection of the most qualified consultant. In the event that a contract cannot be awarded to the most qualified consultant, the Port Commission reserves the sole right to terminate this process, to not award a contract, and to cancel or modify this solicitation process at any time. In no event, will the Port or any of its respective agents or employees be liable for or otherwise obligated to reimburse the costs incurred in preparation of the RFQ, or any related costs. QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ All questions must be provided no later than May 22, 2026. Please direct all inquires regarding the Request for Qualifications only to: David Lanman, Executive Director Grant County Port District No. 9 (509) 750-8623 [email protected] #04058/48544 Pub: April 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2026 & May 4, 5, 6, 2026
SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OTHELLO, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A NEW OTHELLO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.50, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF THE SALE, ADVERTISEMENT OF, AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE In accordance with RCW 35A.12.100, this is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1647, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Ken Johnson on the 27th day of April 2026. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This Ordinance creates Othello Municipal Chapter 5.50 prohibiting the sale, advertisement of and distribution of Kratom to protect the public health and safety of city residents. Tania Morelos City Clerk #05020/49092 Pub: May 6, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Quincy City Council will hold a Public Hearing on May 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Quincy City Hall Council Chambers located at 104 B Street SW. Said Public Hearing shall be for the purpose of receiving comments for the 2027 - 2032 City of Quincy Transportation Improvement Program. If you are unable to attend said meeting, comments may be submitted in writing to the City of Quincy, PO Box 338, Quincy, WA 98848 or contact City Engineer Ariel Belino at (509) 787 - 3523 ext. 258. #05031/49281 Pub: May 6 & 13, 2026
Notice of Postponement of Public Hearing of Project P 26-0062: May 13, 2026. Notice is hereby given that Grant County has postponed until further notice a public hearing for the following project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Conditional Use Permit for a small-scale, seasonal recreational glamping use on a 2-acre parcel. Applicant is proposing to install up to 10 solar-powered canvas glamping tents, which will be temporary for short-term overnight accommodation with a maximum occupancy of 20 guests at a time. STUDIES REQUIRED: Traffic memo. LOCATION: The site address of the proposal is 813 Potato Hill Rd SE, Moses Lake, WA. The subject parcel is Tract 1 of Dune Tracts located in a portion of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 02, Township 18 N and Range 28 E., W.M., Grant County, WA. Parcel # 12-0155-000. ZONING: Rural Residential 1 (RR1). PUBLIC HEARING: This proposal will not be considered at the Hearing Examiner meeting on May 13, 2026. This proposal will be rescheduled at a later date, and an additional Notice of Hearing will be issued at that time. Copies of application materials (Files P 26-0062) are available from Aman Walia ([email protected]) of Grant County Development Services, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509) 754-2011, ext. 2536. Office hours: 8 am–4 pm, M–F. #05032/49284 Pub: May 6, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting bids for Distribution Line. The project consists of a 34.5 kV line extension from the Scooteney substation to the EL80.6 and EL84.7 Pumping Plants (approximately 10 miles). Sealed bids must be received at the East District’s main office located at 55 N. 8th Ave., Othello, WA 99344, no later than 3:00 PM PST on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. For more information or a link to the bid documents, contact the East District’s main office at (509) 488-9671. #05030/49300 Pub: May 6 & 13, 2026