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PORT DISTRICT NO. 8 OF GRANT COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT THE 2027 REGULAR AND 2027 IDD BUDGETS AND AMENDMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Port District No. 8 of Grant County (the “Port of Warden”) shall hold a public hearing on November 19th, 2026 at 4:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Port of Warden office located at 605 W. 1st ST, Warden, Washington, for the purpose of fixing and adopting the final regular budget for 2027 and the final IDD budget for the year 2027 and to receive public testimony on the proposed amendment of the Port of Warden’s Comprehensive Plan of Industrial Development pursuant to RCW 53.20.020. A preliminary budget for 2027 (both regular and IDD budgets) has been prepared and placed on file at the Port of Warden office and a copy thereof may be obtained by any taxpayer. At the Port of Warden office located at 605 W 1st Street, Warden, WA 98857. The Port of Warden proposes to amend its Comprehensive Plan to update its Capital Improvements Plan. Copies thereof may be obtained by any taxpayer at the Port of Warden office located at 605 W. 1st Street, Warden, WA 98857. Public testimony on the final budgets (regular and IDD) and on the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan shall be taken at the hearing. Any person may submit written comments regarding the proposals or additional information at the Port of Warden PO Box 841, Warden, Washington. Written comments and oral testimony at all public hearings shall be made part of the public record. Pat Millard Executive Director Warden Port District No. 8 of Grant County #11014/57145 Pub: October 21, 2026 & November 4, 2026

CITY OF MATTAWA BUDGET HEARINGS; 2027 FINAL BUDGET 2027 REVENUE SOURCES & PROPERTY TAX The City of Mattawa has prepared the 2027 Budget and placed it on file at City Hall. Copies of the budget are available for review during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Mayor and Council will hold a final budget hearing on Thursday, November 19th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., 521 E. Government Road, Mattawa, WA. A public hearing will also be held for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the possible revenue sources for the city’s 2027 current expense budget, including consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues. The public is invited to attend and express their opinion. #11015/57205 Pub: November 4 & 11, 2026

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT Estate of | BRIANDE BOUDREAU LYBBERT | No. 26-4-00199-13 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: October 28, 2026 Personal Representative: /s/ Sandra Ann Lybbert Sandra Ann Lybbert Attorney for Personal Representative By:/s/Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards, WSBA No. 53589 1334 S. Pioneer Way Moses Lake, WA 98837 509-765-170 #11022/57535 Pub: October 28, 2026 & November 4, 11, 2026

TS No WA07000171-26-1 TO No 260190808-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: DALTON J TOLLIVER AND CHELSEA R TOLLIVER, A MARRIED COUPLE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY OF WASHINGTON, A WASHINGTON CORP. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association dba HomeLoanServ Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 1479623 Parcel Number: 24930 || 101716000 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 4, 2026, 09:00 AM, Main Lobby, Grant County Police Justice County Building, 411 South Balsam Street (previously 401 South Balsam St), Moses Lake, WA 98837, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Grant, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 5, MONTLAKE EAST NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 OF PLATS, PAGE 69, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 24930 || 101716000 More commonly known as 528 SHARON AVE E, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated October 26, 2022, executed by DALTON J TOLLIVER AND CHELSEA R TOLLIVER, A MARRIED COUPLE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded October 28, 2022 as Instrument No. 1479623 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Idaho Housing and Finance Association dba HomeLoanServ and recorded May 19, 2026 as Instrument Number 1526859 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Grant County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ), the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. 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 PAYMENT INFORMATION From November 1, 2025 To July 29, 2026 Number of Payments 9 Monthly Payment Total $20,814.00 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION November 1, 2025 July 29, 2026 $689.10 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: October 26, 2022 Note Amount $243,407.00 Interest Paid To: October 1, 2025 Next Due Date: November 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Contact Phone No: (800) 526-7145 Address: 565 W Myrtle St., Boise, ID 83702 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $235,831.81, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, 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. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on December 4, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by November 23, 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 before November 23, 2026 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the November 23, 2026 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by 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 current Beneficiary, Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS OCCUPANT 528 SHARON AVE E, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 OCCUPANT 528 E SHARON AVENUE , MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 CHELSEA R TOLLIVER 528 SHARON AVE E, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 CHELSEA R TOLLIVER 26293 W CROWN KING ROAD, BUCKEYE, AZ 85326 CHELSEA R TOLLIVER 528 E SHARON AVENUE , MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 DALTON J TOLLIVER 528 SHARON AVE E, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 DALTON J TOLLIVER 26293 W CROWN KING ROAD, BUCKEYE, AZ 85326 DALTON J TOLLIVER 528 E SHARON AVENUE , MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 by both first class and certified mail on June 5, 2026, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place June 5, 2026 on the real property described in Paragraph I 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 objections to this 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 Trustees’ 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 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee 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 might 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 Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Website: 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: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) may impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents /2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estate-transfers Dated: July 30, 2026 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps NPP0495253 To: COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD 11/04/2026, 11/25/2026 #11025/57569 Pub: November 4 & 25, 2026

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Moses Lake – On Monday, November 9th, 2026, and Monday, November 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the Port of Moses Lake Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing. The meeting location is the Port of Moses Lake Administration Building, 7810 Andrews St NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 in the Commission Chamber. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the 2027 Port of Moses Lake Budget. #11030/57633 Pub: November 4 & 18, 2026

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT In the Matter of the Estate of: | No. 26-4-00220-13 ANDREW P. RITCHIE, | PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. | (RCW 11.40.030) The Administrator named below has qualified and been appointed as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator 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: November 4, 2026. Dated this 21st day of October, 2026. Carley Lutz, Administrator Michael M. Wyman, WSBA #26335 Attorney for the Administrator Address for Mailing or Service: 2830 W. Broadway Ave., Unit B Moses Lake, WA 98837 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Superior Court of Washington for Grant County, Cause No. 26-4-00220-1 #11043/57742 Pub: November 4, 11 & 18, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE | Case No.: 26-4-02025-32 OF | BARRY B. SCHMIDT, | PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. | 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 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 nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: November 4, 2026 Personal Representative: Victoria E. Alie Attorney for P.R.: Corey F. Brock Address for Mailing or Service: Brock Law Firm, P.S. 111 S. Post St., Ste. 2280 Spokane, WA 99201 /s Victoria E. Alie Personal Representative #11044/57743 Pub: November 4, 11 & 18, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING 2027 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the George City Council in the George Community Hall located at 403 W. Montmorency Blvd. George, Washington on November 17th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as called by the City Council The hearing will be to consider testimony for and against the following: the proposed 2027 Ad Valorem Tax for the General Purpose Levy, and the 2027 Preliminary Budget and may be continued thereafter to subsequent City Council meetings. The 2027 Preliminary Budget will be on file, at no charge, in the Office of the Clerk on December 16th, 2026. The hearing room is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving twenty-four (24) hour advance notice. Contact Amy Grace at 509-785-5081 or [email protected], 102 Richmond Ave. Quincy, WA 98848. #11045/57790 Pub: November 4 & 11, 2026

CITY OF MOSES LAKE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City of Moses Lake solicits interest from consulting firms who wish to be considered for providing Design, PS&E, Permitting, and Construction support for the following projects: Pioneer Way Resurfacing Project: The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of preparing preliminary engineering design for improvements to Pioneer Way from SR17 to SR171, 1.81 miles. The proposed improvements include pavement grinding and overlay, ADA compliant ramps and bus stops, and the addition of sidewalk. This project is federally funded through the National Highway System Asset Management Program. The project has a zero percent Federal Small Business Enterprise goal for this project. A voluntary Small Business Enterprise participation goal of 10 percent will be included.  Broadway Avenue (SR-171) Improvements: The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of preparing preliminary engineering design and bid specifications for safety, multi-modal, and environmental improvements to approximately 3.8 miles of Broadway Avenue/State Route 171 through Moses Lake from Interstate 90 to State Route 17. This project is locally funded with desire to obtain additional funding. The City of Moses Lake anticipates preliminary engineering phases for each of these projects to begin Winter 2026/2027. Please see the online RFQ’s for detailed delivery schedule for each project. The City of Moses Lake will select the best qualified consultant for each project listed. Submitted Statement of Qualification must indicate your firm’s interest in each project listed for the City to consider your firm for that work. The consultant’s deliverables will include letter of interest for project(s), Firm’s capability and approach, key Personnel Qualifications, Past performances, resumes and recent client references for similar projects. The City of Moses Lake reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases (R/W, CN) associated with these projects. The RFQ’s are online at https://cityofml.com/bids.aspx Electronic submittals are due by 4:00 pm November 25, 2026, to [email protected]. Direct questions regarding the project/selection process to Mr. Bisnett, (509) 764-3775 or at the email above. City of Moses Lake is an equal opportunity employer; it encourages disadvantaged, minority and women-owned consultant firms to respond. Any federally funded project must comply with Federal EEO requirements and with ADA and Civil Rights regulations and requirements applicable to the City. Consultant services will be completed in  accordance with Federal and State Law.  The City of Moses 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. #11046/57807 Pub: November 4 & 11, 2026