Legals for September, 23 2026

File No: 23-00489WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Michael R. Laskowski Current Beneficiary Freedom Mortgage Corporation Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Freedom Mortgage Corporation Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 1370266 Parcel Number(s) 09-0257-501 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on 10/02/2026, at 10:00 AM sell at public auction located at the Police Justice County Building, 401 South Balsam Street now known as 411 South Balsam Street, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 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: Lot 2, Block 1, Barrington Point 3 Major Plat, as per plat recorded in Volume 30 of Plats, pages 25 thru 27, records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 1304 W Electra St., MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/01/2016, recorded 11/04/2016, under Auditor’s File No. 1370266, records of GRANT County, Washington, from Michael R. Laskowski, as Grantor, to Fidelity National Title Company of Washington as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, 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. 1479370. 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: $12,279.48 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 $124,888.58, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from 10/01/2025, 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 10/02/2026. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by 09/21/2026 (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 09/21/2026 (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 09/21/2026 (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: Michael R. Laskowski 1304 W Electra St. Moses Lake, WA 98837 by both first class and certified mail on 04/15/2026, 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 04/15/2026. 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 05/26/2026 By: MADISON TENCATE Name: MADISON TENCATE Title: Foreclosure Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC 16000 Christensen Rd., Suite 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 (425) 800-4703 NPP0489266 To: COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD 09/02/2026, 09/23/2026  #09014/54492 Pub: September 2 & 23, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE  PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 OF GRANT  COUNTY, WASHINGTON   PURSUANT TO RCW 54.16.080   RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2027, SETTING A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, AND AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING  WHEREAS, the preliminary proposed budget of revenues and expenditures for Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington, for the year 2027 shall be filed on September 1, 2026.  WHEREAS, public comment on the proposed 2027 budget shall open on October 27, 2026, during the regularly scheduled Commission meeting and shall conclude upon adoption of the budget. Public hearings regarding the proposed 2027 budget shall be held during the month of October, at which time any ratepayer may appear and be heard for or against the whole or any part thereof. Notice of the scheduled public hearings shall be published for at least two consecutive weeks prior to the public hearing in a newspaper printed and of general circulation in Grant County. WHEREAS, the proposed 2027 budget shall be filed as part of the official records of Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington.  DATED this 25th day of August, 2026.  PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2  OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON  ______________________________________ Larry Schaapman President, Board of Commissioners #09015/54659 Pub: September 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, & 29, 2026

I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock a.m. in the Main Lobby of the Grant County Police Justice Building, 411 South Balsam Street, Moses Lake, WA 98837, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in Spokane County, Washington, to-wit: Lot 1, Kiyoji’s S.P., a Replat of Lot 2, Melva Addition No. 7, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2 of Short Plats, Pages 67 and 68, records of Grant County, Washington., Situate in the City of Moses Lake, County of Grant, State of Washington. Grant County Tax Parcel Nos. 31-1282-000 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated May 16, 2023, and recorded June 17, 2023, under recording number 1486477, records of Grant County, Washington, between David Black, Grantor, whose address is 12953 Rd 5.6 NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; Robert S. Delaney, Trustee, whose address is 3132 E. 18th Ave., Spokane, WA 99223, and Equity Trust Company, Custodian FBO Hrair Garabedian IRA, Beneficiary, whose address is 2310 S. Pittsburg St., Spokane, WA 99203, which Deed of Trust was modified and amended pursuant to a written First Amendment to Deed of Trust dated November 14, 2023, and recorded November 27, 2023, under recording number 1493321, records of Grant County, Washington. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiaries 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: ******IMPORANT NOTICE****** THIS LOAN MATURED ON MAY 27, 2025. ALL SUMS DUE TO YOUR LENDER MUST BE PAID TO AVOID THE RECORDATION OF A NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. A. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: The said Beneficiary alleges you are in default for failure to pay the following past due amounts, which are in arrears: Principal Balance: $300,000.00 Accrued and Unpaid Interest: (From 08/01/2025 thru 10/12/2026 @ $100.44 per diem) $46,244.26 Accrued and Unpaid Late Charges: $600.00 (Prior to Maturity Date) Maturity Late Fee – 10.00%: $31,025.67 TOTAL PRINCIPAL, ACCRUED AND UNPAID INTEREST, LATE CHARGES, LENDER FEE, MATURITY LATE FEE: $373,869.93 3. OTHER CHARGES, COSTS AND FEES: In addition to the amounts specified above, you are or may be obligated to pay the following charges incurred by the Beneficiaries: a. Trustee’s Sale Guarantee: $1,143.59 b. Service/posting Notice of Default: $85.00 c. Postage Notice of Default: $19.20 d. Recording Appointment Successor Trustee: $302.00 e. Recording Notice of Trustee’s Sale (Est): $309.00 f. Service/posting Notice of Trustee’s Sale/Foreclosure (Est): $85.00 g. Postage Notice of Trustee’s Sale/Foreclosure (Est): $105.36 h. Publishing Notice of Trustee’s Sale (Est): $900.00 Subtotal Costs: $2,949.15 i. Attorney fees: Beneficiary Declaration: $200.00 Notice of Default: $600.00 Appointment Successor Trustee: $200.00 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: $600.00 Notice of Foreclosure: $400.00 Subtotal Fees: $2,000.00 j. Escrow Fees: $890.00 TOTAL CHARGES, COSTS AND FEES: $4,949.15 TOTAL PRINCIPAL, ACCRUED AND UNPAID INTEREST, LATE CHARGES, AND FEES: $379,709.08 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is principal of $300,000.00, together with accrued and unpaid interest and late charges as in the note or other instrument provided, from August 1, 2025, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and/or 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 October 23, 2026. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by October 12, 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 October 12, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after October 12, 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: Name Address MR. DAVID V. BLACK 12953 RD 5.6 NE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 MR. DAVID V. BLACK 440 S. MELVA LANE MOSES LAKE, 98837 by both first class and certified mail on November 10, 2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on November 12, 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. 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 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 61.24.060. DATED: July 10, 2026. /s/Kyle W. Nolte, Trustee Bristol George, PLLC 601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 700 Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 327-4700 #10005/55098 Pub: September 23, 2026 & October 14, 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

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KAROLYN J. POWERS aka KAROLYN J. BLACK, Deceased. CAUSE NO. 26-4-02139-5 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 THE ADMINISTRATOR NAMED BELOW has 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 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 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of first publication: September 16, 2026, Publication: Columbia Basin Herald Laurie Black Matzen , Administrator Attorneys for Administrator: Christopher J. Marston, WSBA #30571, Davies Pearson, P.C., 1498 Pacific Ave, Suite 520, Tacoma, WA 98402, Phone: (253) 620-1500 Court of probate proceedings: Pierce County Superior Court, 930 Tacoma Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98402-2177 #09042/55386 Pub: September 16, 23 & 30, 2026

SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTHELLO, WASHINGTON, REGULATING THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC-ASSISTED BICYCLES (E-BIKES), MOTORIZED FOOT SCOOTERS, ELECTRIC SKATEBOARDS, SELF-BALANCING BOARDS, ONE-WHEEL DEVICES, AND OTHER MOTORIZED OR ELECTRIC PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES WITHIN CITY LIMITS; MANDATING COMPLIANCE WITH VEHICLE TRAFFIC LAWS AND RULES OF THE ROAD; ESTABLISHING A 10 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON SIDEWALKS AND PATHS; SETTING AGE AND HELMET REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR PARENTAL LIABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING CIVIL PENALTIES In accordance with RCW 35A.12.100, this is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1652, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Ken Johnson on the 14th day of September 2026. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy.  SUMMARY This Ordinance creates a new Chapter 9.53 of Title 9 of the Othello Municipal Code regulating the operation of electric-assisted bicycles (E-bikes), electric motorized foot scooters, electric skateboards, hoverboards, self-balancing/one-wheeled devices, and other motorized personal mobility devices within the City of Othello; establishing requirements for operation on roadways, sidewalks, crosswalks, trails, shared-use paths, and city parks, including speed, right-of-way, traffic, age, and helmet requirements; prohibiting certain modifications or software unlocking of devices; establishing enforcement authority and civil penalties of $75 for a first offense and $150 for subsequent offenses within 12 months; establishing parental responsibility for violations by minors under 16; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. Tania Morelos, CMC City Clerk #09053/55673 Pub: September 23, 2026

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Second Floor Remodel to GTA Multimodal Transit Center Grant Transit Authority Sealed bids will be received by Grant Transit Authority (Owner) at the Community Room of the GTA Multimodal Transit Center, 116 West 5th Avenue, Moses Lake, WA 98837 prior to 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud. Untimely bids and materially deficient bids are invalid and will not be reviewed or accepted by GTA. Project consists of renovation of approximately 2,700 SF of the 2nd floor of the Multimodal Transit Center. The estimated base bid cost range is $725,000 to $850,000. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: 9:00 AM on Monday, October 5, 2026. The pre-bid conference will be held in the community room of the GTA Multimodal Transit Center, 116 West 5th Avenue, Moses Lake, WA 98837 and will be followed by a walk-through of the site.  ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY for prime contractors.  Each bid must be accompanied by a cashier’s check, money order or surety bid bond, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the bid amount, made payable to Grant Transit Authority. Performance and payment bonds will be required with the contract.  Contractors may obtain plans and specifications from the office of the consultant: Cortner Architectural Co., 1903 W. 3rd Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, phone (509) 363-1039, fax (509) 624-4486 upon the refundable deposit of $500.00 and (if applicable) a $50.00 non-refundable shipping deposit. Complete plan sets must be returned in good condition within seven (7) days following the bid date to obtain a refund of deposit. After seven days no refunds will be made. Note: Bidders are encouraged to ‘register as a Bidder’ with the Architect in order to receive email notification of addenda and to be placed on the Bidders List. Plans and specifications may be viewed at the following plan centers: Abadan Reprographics & Imaging, Spokane, WA; ARC Document Solutions, Seattle, WA; ARC Document Solutions, Tacoma, WA; Associated Builders & Contractors, Spokane, WA; Associated General Contractors, Boise, ID; Daily Journal of Commerce Plan Center, Portland, OR; Daily Journal of Commerce, Seattle, WA; Hermiston Plan Center, Hermiston, OR; Contractor Plan Center, Milwaukie, OR; Ridgeline Graphics (Wenatchee Plan Center), Wenatchee, WA; Spokane Regional Plan Center, Spokane, WA; Tri-City Construction Council, Kennewick, WA; Walla Walla Valley Plan Center, Walla Walla, WA; Weekly Construction Reporter, Bellingham, WA; Yakima Plan Center, Yakima, WA. The State of Washington prevailing wage rates are applicable for this public works project located in Grant County, Washington. Bidders are responsible to verify and use the most recent prevailing wage rates. The “Effective Date” for this project is the Bid Proposal due date above. The applicable prevailing wage rates may be found on the Department of Labor and Industries website located at https://fortress.wa.gov/lni/wagelookup/prvWagelookup.aspx Voluntary numerical Diverse Business goals of 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% Washington Small Business, and 5% Veterans have been established for this project. Achievement of the goals is encouraged. Grant Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises to participate in the competitive bidding process.  The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities #09054/55731 Pub: September 23, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting bids for PIPE-2026-03. 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 Thursday, October 1, 2026. For more information, contact the East District’s main office at (509) 488-9671. #09055/55780 Pub: September 23 & 30, 2026