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Legals for October, 5 2026

Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 4 hours, 54 minutes AGO
| October 5, 2026 12:00 AM

Notice of Public Hearings and comment period on state shoreline rules   The Department of Ecology is proposing amendments to rules that implement the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58), specifically: Chapters 173-18, 173-20, 173-22, 173-26, and 173-27 WAC. The proposed rules are open for comment through November 17, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Comments also will be accepted during the following public hearing, which includes an open house from 5 to 6 pm, with the hearing starting at 6 pm: October 29: Spokane Shadle Park Public Library, 2111 W Wellesley Ave., Spokane.    Submit online comments at https://ecology.commentinput.com/?id=4e3Etx2WU or via regular mail to Rebecca Rothwell, WA Dept. of Ecology, PO Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600. For more information or to request an ADA accommodation, email [email protected], call 360-810-0025, or dial 711 to call through the Washington Telecommunications Relay for services like text telephone (TTY). Visit Ecology.wa.gov/ADA for more accessibility information. For additional information, including other public hearings around the state, please see our website at https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-26-27-shoreline-management-act or email us at [email protected]. #10006/55274 Pub: October 5, 12 & 19, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 19, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider a Development Agreement between Grant County and Royal Slope Solar LLC. A copy of the Project File being considered can be requested by contacting the Commissioners’ Office by email 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 (914 5357 5883) 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. Chelsey Sanford, Deputy Clerk of the Board, Commissioner’s Office. #10009/55565 Pub: October 5 & 12, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 19, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider a Development Agreement between Grant County and Royal Slope Solar LLC. A copy of the Project File being considered can be requested by contacting the Commissioners’ Office by email 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 (914 5357 5883) 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. Chelsey Sanford, Deputy Clerk of the Board, Commissioner’s Office. #10013/55854 Pub: October 5 & 12, 2026

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT Estate of | CLARE L ROYLANCE | No. 26-4-00180-13 Deceased. | | PROBATE NOTICE TO | CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Personal Representatives 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 representatives or the personal representatives’ 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: September 28, 2026 Personal Representatives: /s/ Steve Roylance /s/ Gary Roylance Attorney for Personal Representatives: By:/s/ Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards, WSBA No. 53589 1334 S. Pioneer Way Moses Lake, WA 98837 509-765-1708 #10014/55911 Pub: September 28, 2026 & October 5, 12, 2026

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT In re the Estate of: | NO: 26-4-00194-13 JEFFREY ALLEN LANEY, | PROBATE NOTICE OF 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 filing copy of notice to creditors: September 22, 2026 Date of first publication: September 28, 2026 Personal Representative: Rochelle C. Laney Attorney for Personal Representative: Huberdeau Law Office, PS Address for Mailing or Service: 821 E. Sharon Ave., Moses Lake, WA 98837 /s Rochelle C. Laney, Personal Representative By:/s Jeremy S. Huberdeau WSBA #35428 Attorney for the Personal Representative 821 E. Sharon Ave. Moses Lake, WA 98837 Telephone: (509) 765-1196 Fax: (509) 765-1799 #10016/55916 Pub: September 28, 2026 & October 5, 12, 2026

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT AIR OPERATING PERMIT PROGRAM NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF DRAFT PERMIT ADAMS COUNTY LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CENTER Ecology’s Air Quality Program is issuing a new Air Operating Permit (AOP) for Adams County Landfill and Recycling Center, located at US Route 26 and Gray Road, Washtucna, in Adams County with a corporate address of 1820 South Graham Road, Medical Lake, WA 99022. The facility started receiving municipal waste in 2024 and the initial design capacity triggers the need for an air operating permit. Emission units at the facility consist of a 750hp emergency diesel generator, two 148hp diesel tippers, landfill gas flare, and fugitive emissions from paved and unpaved roads. Project documents are available for review at: https://ecology.wa.gov/Adams-landfill Ecology has determined this proposal satisfies the requirements of Chapter 173-401 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Ecology expects to approve this project, and the public is invited to comment. Written comments or requests for an online public hearing are accepted during the public comment period starting at midnight on October 5, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on November 4, 2026. A written request for an online public hearing must include the interest of the person making the request and why a public hearing is needed. We will hold an online public hearing if there is significant public interest. To comment or request an online public hearing, use one of the ways listed below by November 4, 2026. Andy Kruse – [email protected], 509-405-0299 Department of Ecology Eastern Region, Attn: Andy Kruse, 4601 N. Monroe St., Spokane, WA 99205 To learn if there are additional records for this project, contact the Department of Ecology’s public records office: email [email protected], call 360-407-6040, or visit: https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/public-records-requests To request an ADA accommodation, contact Ecology by phone at 360-407-6800 or by email at [email protected]. For Washington Relay Service or TTY, call 711 or 877-833-6341. This notice was also posted on Ecology’s website on October 5, 2026. #10023/56156 Pub: October 5, 2026

WASHINGTON DEPARTAMENTO de ECOLOGÍA PROGRAMA DE PERMISOS DE OPERACIÓN DE AIRE DE LA LEY FEDERAL DE AIRE LIMPIO AVISO DE EMISIÓN DE BORRADOR DE PERMISO ADAMS COUNTY LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CENTER Para asistencia en español: https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accessibility-equity/language-services/servicios-de-idiomas or [email protected]. El Programa de Calidad del Aire del Departamento de Ecología está emitiendo un nuevo Permiso de Operación del Aire (AOP, por sus siglas en inglés) para el Vertedero y Centro de Reciclaje del relleno sanitario del condado Adams solicitó un permiso de operación de aire para su sitio, ubicado en US Route 26 y Gray Road, Washtucna, en el condado Adams. El relleno sanitario comenzó a recibir desechos municipales en 2024, pero ha superado su capacidad inicial de diseño, por lo que ahora requiere un permiso de operación de aire. Las unidades de emisión de la instalación incluyen un generador diésel de emergencia de 750 caballos de fuerza (hp), dos unidades de descarga (tippers) diésel de 148 hp, una antorcha para gas de vertedero y emisiones fugitivas provenientes de caminos pavimentados y no pavimentados. Estos documentos se pueden revisar en: https://ecology.wa.gov/Adams-landfill Ecología ha determinamos que esta propuesta satisface los requisitos del Capítulo 173-401 WAC. El Departamento de Ecología prevé aprobar este proyecto, y se invita al público a presentar comentarios. Se aceptan comentarios por escrito o solicitudes de audiencia pública en línea durante el periodo de comentarios públicos, que comienza a la medianoche del 5 de octubre de 2026 y finaliza a las 11:59 p. m. del 4 de noviembre de 2026. Para comentar o solicitar una audiencia pública en línea, utilice uno de los métodos a continuación en o antes del4 de noviembre de 2026. Comente por escrito: Andy Kruse – [email protected], 509-405-0299 Comentario por correo: Departmento of Ecología Eastern Region, Attn: Andy Kruse, 4601 N. Monroe St., Spokane, WA 99205 La solicitud de audiencia pública en línea debe incluir el interés de la persona que hace la solicitud y la razón por la cual se necesita. Si solicita una audiencia pública, por favor indique si necesita interpretación a un idioma distinto del inglés. Realizaremos una audiencia pública si hay interés significativo del público. Para saber si hay documentos adicionales para este proyecto, póngase en contacto con la oficina de archivos públicos del Departamento de Ecología: envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame al 360-407-6040. Para solicitar acomodación ADA, comuníquese con Ecología por teléfono al 360-407-6800 o por correo electrónico [email protected]. Para Servicio de Retransmisión de Washington o TTY llame al 711 o 877-833-6341. Este aviso también se publicó en el sitio web de Ecología el 5 de octubre de 2026. #10024/56158 Pub: October 5, 2026

Notice of Application and Preliminary SEPA Decision NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake is processing an application for a Preliminary Major Subdivision pursuant to MLUDC 15.310. Preliminary Major Subdivision creating 316 single-family residential lots. Proposed lots will generally provide a minimum width of 66 feet, a minimum depth of 100 feet, and an average lot area of approximately 7,270 square feet. The final lot count and dimensions may be adjusted through the City review process while maintaining consistency with applicable zoning and subdivision requirements. Development of the property will include residential lots, internal public roadways, frontage and intersection improvements where required, public water and sanitary sewer infrastructure, irrigation facilities, stormwater facilities, and dry utilities. The project includes seven (7) phases of construction. The project is located south of East Nelson Road, west of Road L NE, and north of Bing Road, Moses Lake, WA 98837 and identified as Assessor’s Parcel No. 110475211 Date of Notice: September 25, 2026 Application Submitted: September 01, 2026 Notice of Completion: September 24, 2026 Comment Due Date: October 18, 2026 Public Hearing Date: TBD The City of Moses Lake has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to adopt a Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance (MDNS) for this proposal. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. No significant adverse environmental impacts have been identified that cannot be mitigated. The project review process may include additional mitigation measures under applicable codes. The City will regulate impacts consistent with the Moses Lake Municipal Code, and other local, state, and federal laws or rules. These laws and rules should provide adequate analysis of the impacts of this project. Studies as determined by the City of Moses Lake. The public and agencies with jurisdiction are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed project and its probable environmental impacts. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the proposed project. The comment period ends October 18, 2026. For more information, contact the project planner at the City of Moses Lake, Development Services. Submit written comments to Amy Harris, Assistant Planner, or email at [email protected] or by mail at City of Moses Lake, Development Services, 321 S. Balsam, P.O. Box 1579, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Information will be provided by phone at 509.764.3747 and copies of the information related to this application are available for review at no charge  #10028/56280 Pub: October 5, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION October 15, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday October 15, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Conference Room Annex located at 321 S Balsam Street, Moses Lake, WA and via Teams (virtual meeting). Please see the link below to join meeting. The Planning  Commission will consider the following: Amendments to Conditional Use Permit (CUP) – Permit Level / Types which includes updates to Table 15.405.060 & Table 15.405.070. The amendments considered whether a listed conditional use would be re viewed by the hearing examiner under a “Type III” permit or be processed administratively under a “Type II” permit. Both types would retain a public notice. Each land use identified within each of the Land Uses by Zone Table as a CUP was evaluated and updated to be a Type II or III permit. The City of Moses Lake Planning Commission will receive testimony at the public hearing and subsequently recommend or not recommend adoption to City Council. The public is invited to attend the public hearing and comment on all pertinent matters. Public Hearing - Citizens who would like to speak on this matter during the meeting will need to contact the Permit Tech at 509.764.3745 no later than 9 a.m. on the day of the meeting and provide the name or number you will use to access the virtual meeting. Persons who want complete information may request at 321 S Balsam Street: or for more information email Sandi Greer, Planning Tech at [email protected] or call (509.764.3745). Submit written comments by mail to City of Moses Lake Community Development Department, P.O. Box 1579, Moses Lake, WA 98837.  Join Meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/233521917751393?p=sOXdboIuBYXK6Dabal #10031/56290 Pub: October 5, 2026

The Port of Moses Lake, Milton Miller, 7810 Andrews St NE Ste 200 Moses Lake, WA 98837-3204, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, the Northern Columbia Basin Railroad Project (NCBRP), is in Central Washington, 8.5 miles north of I-90, partially within the city limits of Moses Lake and partially within unincorporated areas of Grant County. The project involves 71 acres of soil disturbance associated with construction activities of the Industrial Railroad Line Development. Some discharges and runoff go to ground water. The receiving surface waters are wetlands, Crab Creek, Rocky Coulee Drain (RCD), East Low Canal (EL 2OU1), and the East Lateral (EL 20). Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: [email protected], or ATTN: Water Quality Program, Construction SW GP Washington State Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696 #10033/56297 Pub: October 5 & 12, 2026

Superior Court of Washington County of Grant Juvenile Court Dependency of: ELIZA M. RODRIGUEZ, D.O.B.: 07/18/2017. No: 25-7-00125-13 Notice and Summons by Publication (Dependency)(SMPB) To: Erick E. Rodriguez Naranjo. A Dependency Petition was filed on June 26, 2025; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: November 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Grant County Juvenile Court, 303 Abel Road, Ephrata, WA 98823. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.030(6). This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter a dependency order in your absence. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call Moses Lake DCYF at 509-764-5757. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY Dated: September 29, 2026, at the direction of the Court, by DCYF. #10034/56312 Pub: October 5, 12 & 19, 2026