Legals for September, 9 2026

File No: 26-02275WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust GARY R. DEMOSS, SR. AND SHARON D. EASLEY-DEMOSS Current Beneficiary Freedom Mortgage Corporation Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Freedom Mortgage Corporation Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 337292 Parcel Number(s) 1-733-12-055-2001 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on 09/18/2026, at 10:00 AM sell at public auction located The main entrance of the Adams County Courthouse, 210 West Broadway, Ritzville, WA 99169, to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following-described real property, situated in the County of ADAMS, State of Washington, to wit: The West half of Block 20, Lippold’s Supplementary Addition to the Town of Lind, Adams County, Washington. Situated in the County of Adams and State of Washington. Commonly known as: 602 W Clarence St., LIND, WA 99341 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/01/2024, recorded 10/08/2024, under Auditor’s File No. 337292, records of ADAMS County, Washington, from GARY R. DEMOSS, SR. AND SHARON D. EASLEY-DEMOSS, as Grantor, to First American Title Insurance Company as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 340059. 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: 1. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $22,373.53 which included the monthly payments, late charges, and accrued fees and costs. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $226,001.43, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from 09/01/2025, 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 09/18/2026. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by 09/07/2026 (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 09/07/2026 (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 09/07/2026 (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 Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Gary R. Demoss Sr. PO BOX 418 Lind, WA 99341 Gary R. Demoss Sr. 602 W Clarence St. Lind, WA 99341 Sharon D. Easley-Demoss 602 W. Clarence Street Lind, WA 99341 Sharon D. Easley-Demoss PO BOX 418 Lind, WA 99341 by both first class and certified mail on 03/31/2026; and the notice of default was personally served upon the Borrower and Grantor, or was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on 04/01/2026. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and 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 an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the 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 chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale 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 this 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 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: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 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: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT AFFINIA DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC MAY BE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED 05/12/2026 By: RHYS RAN Name: RHYS RAN Title: Foreclosure Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC 16000 Christensen Rd., Suite 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 (425) 800-4703 NPP0488788 To: SUN TRIBUNE 08/19/2026, 09/09/2026 #09005/53937 Pub: August 19, 2026 & September 9, 2026

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT Estate of | ESTEBAN MEDRANO-RAMIREZ | No. 26-4-00147-13 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: August 26, 2026 Personal Representative: /s/Ramona Vasquez Attorney for Personal Representative By:/s/Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards, WSBA No. 53589 1334 S. Pioneer Way Moses Lake, WA 98837 509-765-1708 #09013/54297 Pub: August 26, 2026 & September 2, 9, 2026

Summons By Publication/Austin R. Miller/Occupants Of The Premises Superior Court Of Washington In And For Grant County Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, vs. Austin R. Miller; The Washington State Housing Finance Commission; The Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development; and Occupants Of The Premises, Defendant(s). TS# 26-02302WA Case No.: 26-2-00467-13 Summons By Publication To Austin R. Miller and Occupants Of The Premises: A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled court by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC (“Plaintiff”) regarding the foreclosure of the real property commonly known as 501 N Mississippi Dr., Moses Lake, WA 98837. You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of the summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after 9/9/2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce, LLP By: /s/ Joseph T. McCormick III, WSBA No. 48883 Phone: 425-659-1163 Email: [email protected] A copy of this Summons and its accompanying Complaint may be obtained by contacting counsel for the Plaintiff at the address shown on the Summons. #09027/55117 Pub: September 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026

THE CITY OF OTHELLO IS ACCEPTING  APPLICATIONS FOR 2027 TOURISM  PROMOTION PROJECTS IN THE CITY Each year the City receives funds from lodging room tax imposed upon the hotels/motels within the City. These funds can be expended as established by State law (RCW 67.28.1815). To be considered for funding, your organization must meet one of the following criteria: • Tourism marketing • Marketing and operations of special events and festivals • Operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit  organizations The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will review each proposed application, and the organization will be contacted if their application meets the qualifications. For applications contact Jackee Carlson phone (509) 488-5686, or e-mail [email protected]. The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, October 9, 2026, by 5pm. #09032/55168 Pub: September 9 & 16, 2026