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Lawmakers Revisit WA’s Plastic Bag Restrictions

The fee for a plastic shopping bag is set to rise to 12 cents in January

By Emily Fiztgerald Washington State Standard

Washington shoppers will pay 4 cents more per plastic grocery bag starting in January. But the bags themselves won’t get any thicker for at least another two years as lawmakers fine-tune the state’s single-use plastic bag restrictions.

The price increase is a part of a law passed in 2020 banning

“Unsettled questions remain about imposing requirements for thicker bags.”

some thinner, single-use plastic bags statewide and creating regulations for retailers offering carryout bags to customers.

Approximately 80,000 Washington businesses are affected by the law, according to the state Department of Commerce.

Under the law, paper and plastic bags have to be made with 40% recycled content, and plastic bags must be 2.25 mils thick and marked as “reusable.” The standard thickness for plastic grocery bags was previously 0.5 mils.

Customers are required, under the law, to pay a fee for a paper or plastic bag. The revenue from bag fees stays with the retailer to help cover the costs of meeting the state requirements. The law also allows for single-use compostable bags, which don’t have a per-bag fee.

The law set the initial fee for both paper and plastic at 8 cents per bag, but pre-scheduled a price increase for plastic bags to go into effect Jan. 1, 2026. Once in effect, plastic bags will cost 12 cents per bag, while the fee for paper bags will stay at 8 cents.

The 2020 law also scheduled an increase in the required bag thickness, from 2.5 mils to 4 mils, to take effect in January 2026. But legislation passed this year delayed that increase for two years.

The delay gives the Legislature time to revisit the state’s reusable bag policies and make further adjustments, lawmakers said.

To deter retailers from making the switch to thicker bags early, retailers who sell bags thicker than 2.5 mils between 2026 and 2028 will be penalized 4 cents a bag on top of the standard 12cent fee beginning in January.

Local Author Continues ‘Sheriff Red Mysteries’

Following Seattle-based author Linda Norlander’s popular “Cabin by the Lake” series of mystery novels, she has now embarked on a new journey of mysteries that she has such a knack for writing.

Norlander’s “Sheriff Red Mysteries” was launched this past March with the publication of “And the Lake Will Take Them.”

Norlander has more “Sheriff Red Mysteries” on the way.

Readers were introduced to the author’s grittier side of writing through Sheriff Red Hammergren, the first woman sheriff in a small Minnesota town which brings its own set of challenges for her in a traditionally “man’s world” of back country law enforcement.

As Norlander explained about Sheriff Red, “She was hired as a dispatcher then a deputy to the current sheriff. She married him and when he died, his dying wish was that she would take over for him. The Hammergrens have been sheriff in that county forever. She has to live up to that legacy, which is part of the challenge with her.”

The second novel in the series, “The Pines Were Watching,” published last week. Here we find Sheriff Red caught up in a gruesome murder quandary when local public health nurse Joanie Crea is strangled to death on the grounds of the decaying Grandgeorge estate. The first suspect is Grandgeorge heir apparent Derek Grandgeorge who is already seen as a rather strange character always wearing a green jacket even in the hot Minnesota summer months.

It isn’t long before another body is found, this one with Crea’s house key in the victim’s mouth. This sets the townsfolk on edge, and Sheriff Red as well since she

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The penalty was part of the amendment to the bag law that lawmakers passed this year.

Under the law, the penalty will be passed to the customer, increasing the total per-bag price to 16 cents. Revenue from the penalty will be deposited into the state’s waste reduction, recycling and litter control account.

The 4 mil-thick bags are not widely used and retailers will “do

everything they can” to avoid the penalty, Brandon Houskeeper of the Northwest Grocery Retail Association said during a House Environment and Energy Committee work session on Monday.

Houskeeper and Department of Ecology Solid Waste Program Manager Peter Lyon each confirmed Monday that, while Ecology has received over 800 complaints of bag ban violations since the law went into effect in 2022, no businesses have been fined for non-compliance.

Ecology staff and retailers have been successfully working together to address violations as they occur, Houskeeper and Lyon said.

Even though the bag fees have helped offset some of the costs, businesses are paying substantially more for the bags than they make back from the fees.

Depending on the manufacturer, plastic bags cost between 10 and 39 cents per bag to make

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Magnolia Welcomes LS Orthodontics, Led by Nationally Recognized Orthodontist

Staff Report

Magnolia Village has a new reason to smile. LS Orthodontics, founded by board-certified orthodontist Dr. Laura Shim, opened its doors last month above Starbucks on McGraw Street. The boutique practice specializes in custom-tailored braces, clear aligners, and retainers for all ages right in the heart of the neighborhood.

Dr. Shim was recently named one of Incisal Edge Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40 Dentists in America”, an award honoring the nation’s most innovative and forward-thinking dental professionals. While she is proud of the recognition, she says her true focus is bringing down-to-earth connection and cutting-edge personalized care to her own community through LS Orthodontics.

“For years I dreamed of creating a place that’s authentically caring and built on the philosophy that every child and adult is unique,” she said. “It’s the kind of place where I’d want to be treated myself.”

Dr. Shim received her Doctor of Dental

Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She worked as a general dentist for several years before graduating with a Masters degree and Certificate in Advanced Education in Orthodontics from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Her journey took her across the U.S. and abroad - which she says has shaped her ability to listen to her patients.

Her Magnolia practice combines careful attention to detail with the most progressive technology and modern comfort solutions, creating a boutique, patient-focused orthodontic experience. With her being the owner and sole dedicated doctor in her single location, her goal is to provide consistent care to all of her patients.

Beyond the clinic, Dr. Shim is active in the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce and has a history of volunteer work, including dental mission trips abroad. October also happens to be National Orthodontic Health Month and Shim hopes to share dental health tips with the community as she builds her practice.

LS Orthodontics is currently open Tuesday through Thursday with early and late hours - although she aims to open Mondays and Fridays next year. Saturday consultations are available by appointment. To learn more or schedule a complimentary consultation, visit lsorthoseattle.com

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Savvy Senior: Is Long-Term Care Insurance Worth It?

by Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,

My husband and I have been thinking about getting a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a policy we may never use. Is long-term care insurance worth it?

—Approaching Retirement

Dear Approaching,

There are two key factors you need to consider that can help you determine if purchasing a long-term care (LTC) insurance policy is a smart decision for you and your husband. One factor is your financial situation and second is your health history. Currently, around 7.5 million Americans own a policy.

WHO NEEDS LTC INSURANCE?

As the cost of LTC – which includes nursing home, assisted living and in-home care – continues to rise, it’s important to know that most people pay for LTC either from personal savings or Medicaid when their

savings is depleted, or through a LTC insurance policy.

National median average costs for nursing home care today is over $100,000 a year, according to the Genworth Cost of Care survey. Assisted living facilities and home care aides average more than $65,000/year.

“You can buy LTC insurance from an insurance company or through an agent”

While national statistics show that about 70 percent of Americans 65 and older will need some kind of LTC, the fact is, many people don’t need to purchase LTC insurance. The reasons stem from a range of factors, including the fact that relatively few people have enough wealth to protect to make purchasing a policy worthwhile. Another important factor is that most

seniors who need LTC only need it for a short period of time, for example, when they’re recovering from surgery. For those people, Medicare covers in-home health care and nursing home stays of 100 days or less following a hospital stay of more than 3 consecutive days.

SO, WHO SHOULD CONSIDER BUYING A POLICY?

LTC insurance make the most sense for people who have investable assets of $500,000 to around $2 million that they want to protect. Anything less, and you will likely deplete your resources and go on Medicaid for LTC coverage. Anything more, and you can probably afford to pay for care yourself.

Another factor to weigh is your personal health and family health history. The two most common reasons seniors need extended long-term care is because of dementia and/or disability. And, almost half of all people who live in nursing homes are 85 years or older. So, what’s your family history for Alzheimer’s, stroke or some other disabling health condition, and do you have a family history of longevity?

You also need to factor in gender too. Because women tend to live longer than men, they are at greater risk of needing extended LTC.

CHOOSING LTC COVERAGE

After evaluating your situation, if you’re leaning towards buying a LTC policy, be aware that premiums can vary widely. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, premiums for a policy bought by a couple who are both age 65 for a benefit pool of $165,000 each,

Turkfest Brings Turkish Culture, Cuisine, and Music to Seattle Center

Staff Report

Seattle Center will once again host Turkfest, a celebration of Turkish and Turkic culture, on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The free, family-friendly festival returns to the Armory Food & Event Hall as part of the Seattle Center Festál series.

This year’s theme, “From the Balkans to Middle Asia,” highlights the diverse traditions and connections of Turkic peoples. Visitors can experience a mix of performances ranging from Turkish folk dances to contemporary pop and rock. Featured artists include Nihat Cem Inan, Ahmet Serkan, Curcuna Duo/Trio, the American Turkish Academy of Washington Kids Choir, and Anadolu Turkish Musicians, with dance groups representing Turkey, Turkmenistan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and beyond.

vendors, or take part in foodeating contests and a baklava competition. A Turkish coffee corner invites attendees to sip the country’s signature brew, while other activities include a Turkish 101 language class, library book swap, and cultural exhibits for families.

Washington with support from volunteers, Turkfest has been part of the Seattle cultural landscape since 2001. Over the years, it has expanded to showcase traditional and contemporary performances, youth activities, art, textiles, documentaries, and genuine Turkish products.

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Food is a centerpiece of Turkfest. Guests can sample classic dishes such as kebabs, gözleme, and baklava from local

“Turkish food, coffee, dance, and music bring a piece of Türkiye across the oceans and continents to Seattle,” said Burcu Birka, Turkfest festival producer. “We are known for hospitality— come and join us for two festive days.”

Organized by the Turkish American Cultural Association of

Turkfest is one of 25 cultural festivals in the Seattle Center Festál series, which celebrates the ethnic diversity that enriches the region and offers residents a chance to deepen their understanding of global cultures.

For more details, visit seattlecenter.com/festal

with a 3 percent inflation rider, ranged from $7,137 to $8,493 a year.

You can buy LTC insurance from an insurance company or through an agent. Or you might also be able to buy a policy at work. Be sure to get quotes from several sources for the same coverage to compare prices.

There are two main types of long-term care coverage you’ll want to consider. Traditional LTC insurance, which is “use it or lose it.” And hybrid policies that combine LTC coverage with life-insurance benefits. These policies promise that if you don’t end

up needing long-term care, your beneficiaries will receive a death benefit. Both types of policies require medical underwriting to qualify.

Another hybrid product to consider is an income annuity that includes a provision to increase your payout if you need LTC. However, the payout may not cover the full cost of care, and the added cost of this provision, known as a rider, can reduce the standard payout from the annuity. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.

and paper grocery bags can cost between 15 and 30 cents per bag.

The bag fees also don’t account for bags given to customers on food assistance programs who, under the law, are exempt from paying the bag fees, or bags that are stolen from self-checkouts.

A Washington State University study released this week found that, since the 2020 law went into effect, Washington saw a 50% decrease in the amount of plastic bags distributed, but a 17% increase in the total amount of plastic used.

Paper bags saw a 22% decrease, the researchers found.

The study also said that customers were not reusing plastic grocery bags enough to compensate for the higher plastic volume and the higher cost of producing them.

“Individuals aren’t reusing them seven to 12 times”

“The fact of the matter is, individuals aren’t reusing them seven to 12 times,” Department of Commerce representative Kirk Esmond said during Monday’s work session.

In other words, shoppers were using fewer bags with the fee in effect, but the requirement for thicker bags was requiring more material, the study said.

The study authors acknowledged that they struggled to obtain comprehensive data due to the pandemic and a lack of cooperation from some distributors. However, they recommended that the Legislature remove the 4 mil bag thickness requirement entirely, and consider lifting the single-use plastic bag ban and allow retailers to again offer 0.5 mil-thick single-use plastic bags. Commerce and Ecology representatives agreed with the recommendation on the 4-mil-thick bags, but disputed the proposal to lift the single-use bag ban.

“It certainly contradicts the law’s goal and the environmental factors that are associated with that,” Esmond said, calling the issue “very complex.”

Get Growing Fall to-Dos

Top Fall Garden Tasks to Do – and Skip

If it’s time for pumpkin spice lattes, it’s time for pruners. October means it’s time for Fall Cleanup, right? Nope. Or at least not the way you may have been taught.

Conventional wisdom used to recommend cutting the garden back as the weather turned chilly. Pruning all the perennials back to the ground was cathartic and a great relief for types who like their garden tidy. It turns out, all that neatness isn’t great for the garden, its wilder residents, or the wider environment. So, here’s when to reach for the pruners or the pumpkin spice latte.

DO: Plant bulbs. Snap up your favorite bulbs as soon as you see them in the garden center, and plant promptly. The longer they sit around, the better chance they have of selling out, drying out, or getting moldy. On the other hand, if you nab leftovers on clearance in November-December, you can still plant healthy bulbs with success.

Go big. Choose larger quantities of fewer varieties and repeat the same bulb in large painterly drifts for best effect.

Box stores may have bulk bags at discounted prices, but for the widest selection, check out local nurseries and the Hardy Plant Society of Washington’s annual bulb sale, Sunday, October 20th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Seattle’s Center for Urban Horticulture. (It’s popular – I recommend getting there early.)

Remove the 3 D’s: diseased, dying, or damaged foliage anywhere. This is an all-year task that keeps diseases down and lets broken plants heal. Some diseases, like rust and black spot overwinter in the old leaves and soil, so send affected leaves to Yard Waste bin. Your home composter probably doesn’t reach the level of heat needed to kill those pathogens, but municipal composting does.

Rake leaves out of the street – they contribute to flooding. These can go in the yard waste too, as they may have absorbed pollutants from the road.

Move heavy leaf accumulations from lawns. Leaves are a great nutrition source for your soil and microorganisms, and shelter for key pollinators and beneficial insects. A recent study showed that removing leaves from your property kills 40% of butterfly and moth populations. For this same reason, I no longer recommend shredding leaves for faster composting. Instead, sprinkle them whole atop beds, under trees (away from the crown), in a corner pile, or in your compost or worm bin. You can also let them compost down over the winter in a brown bag or container with holes. Fallen leaves on your beds? Leave ‘em.

Gently amend your soil. Topping your soil with compost or soil conditioner nourishes and improves the quality of soil, and is gentle enough to be done almost anytime. Mulching with compost in Fall will add a protective blanket of insulation for plant roots that moderates cold temperatures and adds nutrients as it breaks down.

Do an annual garden review. Now that you’ve caught your breath after all the frenzied planting, tending and watering of spring and summer, this is a perfect time to take stock of the garden year. If you’re like me, you promised yourself you’d remember to write down what happened to which plant

when, but those plans may have drifted off with the summer breeze.

So, while those fragments of memory linger, write it down! Which tomatoes got Blossom End Rot despite your best efforts at watering? Did the aster rebloom after you cut it back? Jot down your biggest challenges as well as your favorite discoveries. I keep a file called Seeds for each year to remind me what I want to order next year (and one for dahlias and bulbs).

Take a walk around your garden and think about the high points of bloom, and where you might need to supplement your garden cast. Did you plan for a dynamic rotation of blooms, color, berries and bark to get you through winter?

Take a minute to evaluate how the garden is functioning. Did you find yourself itching for more seating when you had friends over? Do you need a new path or garden shed? As the weather drives you inside, you can sketch out your plans – and perhaps get on some contractors’ lists – for next year.

Get tender plants ready for winter. Houseplants can come inside now. Rinse well and give them a few days quarantine before adding back to your collection to make sure you don’t have any unwanted insect hijackers.

Think about moving in or taking cuttings of coleus, geraniums, and non-tuberous begonias.

Dahlia tubers can either be left in the ground in warm, well-drained spots, or dug after frost blackens the leaves. If digging, leave a light dusting of soil on each tuber and store them in perlite or vermiculite in a cool, dry basement. Potted tubers should be dug or brought indoors to overwinter while dormant.

Assess your borderline hardy plants. Avoid cutting back tender or moisture-sensitive perennials with woody stems, like lavender, abutilon, echinacea, pineapple sage, and ornamental salvia ‘Black and Blue.’

Instead, apply a generous layer of mulch and, if in portable pots, move them under an eave or other

“Don’t hack the garden to the ground”

protected spot to shield them from heavy winter rain. Ensure good drainage. Echinacea, in particular, benefits from a gravel mulch during winter to help water drain away from the crown.

For truly borderline plants (USDA zones 9–10), consider wrapping them in frost cloth or placing them against a sunny, protected wall to provide extra insulation.

For really borderline plants (zone 9 or 10), consider wrapping in frost cloth or moving against a sunny wall.

DON’T

Don’t hack the garden to the ground. It’s not necessary and is harmful to wildlife. Beneficial wildlife overwinters in stems, birds eat seedheads and berries. A better tactic: trim to 18” if you must in May or later.

Pruning woody plants or evergreen hedges now can encourage tender new growth that leaves the plant vulnerable come winter. Wait until the plants are dormant.

Don’t remove more leaves than necessary. Keeping them on-site preserves all that soil nutrition and biodiversity while reducing the energy impact of trucking them away.

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is tasked with finding the killer before he or she strikes again – or strikes her first.

Norlander said she loves writing the “Sheriff Red Mysteries,” as the author gets to create darker and more sinister places and circumstances that keep readers turning the pages.

“I sit down, and I have created this world and these characters pop in and it’s exciting to find out what’s going to happen next,” she said.

Within the writing world of Norlander and those with whom she associates, they talk about two types of writers: “plotters” and “pantsers.”

“The plotters plot everything out very carefully and know exactly scene by scene what’s going to happen. The pantsers write by the seat of their pants and I’m kind of in the pantsers category,” she said with a laugh. “When I start out, I pretty much know how the book is going to end but I don’t know exactly how it’s going to get there. I don’t want to have it all outlined because there are fun surprises that come up and characters who just pop in.”

She gets inspiration all around her. For “The Pines Were Watching,” she said the idea of it came to her from a childhood memory when she was visiting her grandmother, and a family was building an old Southern

style mansion in Minnesota farm country.

“I thought it was so interesting and what kind of story could go with that,” Norlander said. “That was the little spark that I built on to write the book. There is an old Southern mansion that’s falling apart in the middle of the fictional county.”

“The Pines Were Watching” is the second novel in the series.

“The Pines Were Watching” is available at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and from Severn River Publishing at severnriverbooks.com. Visit lindanorlander. com to learn more about this gifted writer and future “Sheriff Red Mysteries” installments on the way.

Seattle Center Tests Zero-Waste Program at Festa Italiana

Seattle Center took a bold step toward sustainability at Festa Italiana, held Sept. 27–28, piloting a campus-wide reusable dishware program designed to reduce waste at major events. Organizers say the effort marks the first Festál festival to use only durable plates, cups, and utensils, and positions Seattle Center on its path to becoming the nation’s first zero-waste arts and cultural campus.

The pilot, conducted in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities and Festa Italiana organizers, also featured staffed refuse-sorting stations and a detailed post-event waste audit. The project is part of Seattle’s bid for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge $1 million award and aligns with Seattle Center’s 10-year plan to become a carbon-neutral eco-district.

Seven food and beverage vendors served thousands of attendees using reusable dishware, which was collected and washed daily for reuse at future events. Wastestream experts and volunteers assisted visitors at sorting stations and provided information about recycling and composting.

On Sept. 29, Cascadia Consulting Group carried out a forensic waste audit at the South Seattle Transfer Station to measure results and capture lessons learned. The audit examined how waste was sorted and will inform future efforts to expand the program to other large events such as Bite of Seattle, Bumbershoot, and PrideFest.

Seattle Center previously tested elements of the program at Bumbershoot, where more than 700 pounds of food were rescued and redirected to people experiencing food insecurity, with the remainder composted. Future zero-waste events may explore ways to package unsold food for donation through local nonprofits. Each year, Seattle Center hosts more than 300 community events and welcomes over 11.5 million visitors. By introducing sustainability pilots at high-profile gatherings such as Festa Italiana, leaders hope to scale up best practices across the campus and set a model for other arts and cultural venues nationwide.

For more information on upcoming initiatives, visit seattlecenter.com

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of DONNA L. CUFLEY, aka DONNA LEE CUFLEY, Deceased. NO. 25-4-04840-1 SEA

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); 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 24, 2025

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Jonathan E. Cufley, aka Jonathan Edward Cufley ATTORNEY FOR PR: Mitchell Aoki CMS Law Firm LLC. 811 Kirkland Ave Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 Telephone: 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court

CAUSE NUMBER: 25-4-04840-1

SEA SIGNED: /s/ Mitchell Aoki Mitchell Aoki, #61894 Attorney for PR Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of MICHAEL THOMAS JOHNSON, Deceased. NO. 25-4-06628-0 SEA 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. 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 nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 8, 2025 ADMINISTRATOR: Noel Dennis V. Jose ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR: Elizabeth Brown CMS Law Firm LLC. 811 Kirkland Avenue, Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CASE NUMBER: 25-4-06628-0 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News October 8, 15 & 22, 2025

In the superior court of the State of Washington for the county of King RACHÉ STOTTS-JOHNSON Plaintiff, vs. SAHELU T. GELAYE and “JANE DOE” GELAYE, husband and wife, and the marital community composed thereof, Defendants. No. 25-2-23625-1 SEA The State of Washington to the said SAHELU T. GELAYE and “JANE DOE” GELAYE: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 8th day of October, 2025, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff STOTTS-JOHNSON and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiff STOTTS-JOHNSON at his 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. This action arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on September 8, 2022, in which plaintiff STOTTS-JOHNSON sustained personal injuries and seeks damages

Legal Notices

arising therefrom. LAW OFFICES OF BLAKE I. KREMER 4009 Bridgeport Way W Ste B University Place, Washington 98466 Tacoma: (253) 830-5844 Facsimile: (253) 948-5076

Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2025

In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for the County of King, BMO Bank N.A., Plaintiff, vs. Ranjodhdeep Singh Virk, Defendant. No. 25-2-12526-2 SEA Summons by Publication (60 days) The State of Washington to Ranjodhdeep Singh Virk, Defendant to be served by publication: You are hereby summoned to appear within 60 days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the Verified Complaint of the Plaintiff, BMO Bank N.A., and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, Kutak Rock LLP, 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 Verified Complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. This action seeks an order of replevin for immediate possession of equipment and damages for breach of contract under a loan agreement entered into by Defendant on or about January 20, 2023. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Kutak Rock LLP Geana M. Van Dessel, WSBA No. 35969 Jennifer M. Scanlon, WSBA No. 62992 510 W. Riverside Ave. Ste. 800, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 747-4040 Attorneys for Plaintiff BMO Bank, N.A. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In re the Estate of EDUARDO HERNANDEZ, Absentee. No. 25-4-06360-4

KNT NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING ABSENTEE TO: Eduardo Hernandez, Absentee AND TO: ALL PERSONS HAVING KNOWLEDGE CONCERNING Eduardo Hernandez, age 52, Hispanic/Latino, height 5’9”, weight 220 lbs, black hair, brown eyes, last known address unhoused in Kent, Washington.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Brieanna Hernandez has filed a petition in the above-captioned court for the entry of an order appointing her Trustee of certain property belonging to Eduardo Hernandez, Absentee, located in King County, Washington. YOU ARE HEREBY REQUESTED to appear and advise the Court concerning said Absentee, or to contact the undersigned to provide such advise.

A hearing on such petition will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 9:00 AM, in the Ex Parte Department of King County Superior Court, Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 Fourth Ave North, Kent, Washington 98032. The hearing may be attended by Zoom at https://kingcounty.zoom. us/j/95589486575. SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC By: Eric C. Nelsen, WSBA #31443 Attorneys for Brieanna Hernandez 1417 31st Ave South Seattle WA 98144-3909 206-6250092 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In Re the Estate of: MARLENE MAE WRIGHT, Deceased. No. 25-406237-3 KNT 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 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: See Affidavit of Publication Personal Representative: Thomas G. Wright Attorney for the Personal Representative: Robert C. Iddins Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Superior Court 25-4-062373 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of Bruce L. Smith, Deceased CAUSE NO. 25-4-01896-31 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) The person named below has been appointed 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 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: September 24, 2025 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Steven L. Smith 10 Lakeside Lane Key Largo, FL 33037 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Amber L. Hunt Woodinville Law 13901 NE 175th St, Ste G Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 485-6600 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of: H. Joel Watkins, Deceased. No. 254-01837-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as the 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 (a) 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 (b) filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the latter 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 this 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 with Clerk of Court: September 15, 2025. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 24, 2025. Personal Representatives: Richard J. Watkins 98 Hidden Pl. Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Ceth D. Hickey Address for Mailing or Service: Ceth D. Hickey Hickman Menashe, P.S. 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Ste 204 Lynnwood, WA 98036 DATED: September 12, 2025. HICKMAN MENASHE, P.S. /s/ Ceth D. Hickey, WSBA #55590 Attorney for Personal Representative Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of: JAMES EVERETT HELTON, Deceased. No. 25-4-01891-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as the 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 (a) 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 (b) filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the latter 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 this 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 with Clerk of Court: September 15, 2025. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 24, 2025. Personal Representatives: Daniel Helton 23713.NE 43rd St. Redmond, WA 98053 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Ceth D. Hickey Address for Mailing or Service: Ceth D. Hickey Hickman Menashe, P.S. 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Ste 202 Lynnwood, WA 98036 DATED: September 12, 2025. HICKMAN MENASHE, P.S. /s/ Ceth D. Hickey, WSBA #55590 Attorney for Personal Representative Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of: LESA DIANNE TAYLOR, Deceased. No. 25-4-01892-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as the 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 (a) 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 (b) filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the latter 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 this 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 with Clerk of Court: September 15, 2025. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 24, 2025. Personal Representatives: Lifetime Advocacy Plus, Kimberly Burke 19203 36th Ave West, Suite 101 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Ceth D. Hickey Address for Mailing or Service: Ceth D. Hickey Hickman Menashe, P.S. 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Ste 204 Lynnwood, WA 98036 DATED: September 12, 2025. HICKMAN MENASHE, P.S. /s/ Ceth D. Hickey, WSBA #55590 Attorney for Personal Representative Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: KENNETH GILMORE CARLSTEDT, Deceased. No. 25-4-06865-7 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The person 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 present-

ed 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 8, 2025. Administrator: Raymond E. Carlstedt /s/William Robinson Attorney for Administrator, WSBA #55824 Address for Mailing or Service: William Robinson 1408 140th Place NE, Suite 205-D Bellevue, WA 98007 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 25-4-06865-7 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News October 8, 15 & 22, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: RANDALL LEE FULLER, Deceased. No. 25-406627-1 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The individual 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 creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this 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 11.40.60. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: October 8, 2025 Personal Representative: Susan Cassidy DATED September 29, 2025. /s/ Peter Klipstein Peter Klipstein, WSBA #26507 CURRAN LAW FIRM, P.S. 33400 9th Ave. S., Ste. 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: 253-852-2345 Facsimile: 253-852-2030 Email: pklipstein@curranfirm.com Counsel for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: Curran Law Firm, P.S. 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News October 8, 15 & 22, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: WILLIAM EDWARD STONE, Deceased. No. 25-406740-5 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person 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 creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this 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 11.40.60. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: October 8, 2025 Personal Representative: Shirley Stone DATED this 2nd day of October, 2025. /s/ Peter Klipstein Peter Klipstein, WSBA #26507 CURRAN LAW FIRM, P.S. 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: 253-852-2345 Facsimile: 253-852-2030 Email: pklipstein@ curranfirm.com Counsel for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: Curran Law Firm, P.S. 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News October 8, 15 & 22, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR COUNTY In Re the Estate of Albert Duane Chalker, Deceased Probate No. 25-

4-06325-6 KNT 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 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: See Affidavit of Publication Personal Representative: Linda Chalker Attorney for the Personal Representative: Brittany S. Stockton Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Superior Court 25-4-06325-6 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News October 1, 8 & 15, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR COUNTY In Re the Estate of R.B. Bolin, Deceased Probate No. 25-4-05922-4 KNT 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 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: See Affidavit of Publication Personal Representative: Stephanie Carol Champion Attorney for the Personal Representative: Brittany S. Stockton Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Superior Court 25-4-05922-4 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News October 8, 15 & 22, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of Gerald Edwin Ableidinger, Deceased Probate No. 25-4-06045-1 KNT 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 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: See Affidavit of Publica-

tion Personal Representative: Susan Sondker Ableidinger Attorney for the Personal Representative: Robert C. Iddins Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Superior Court 25-4-060451 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of William David Burklow, Deceased Probate No. 25-4-06323-0 KNT 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 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: See Affidavit of Publication Personal Representative: Tawnya Dawn Snodgrass Attorney for the Personal Representative: Brittany S. Stockton Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Superior Court 25-4-06323-0 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: JANET LOTTIE WEYANT, Deceased. No. 25-4-06026-5 KNT 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 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: See Affidavit of Publication Personal Representative: Jeffrey A. Moore Attorney for the Personal Representative: Christian C. Pearson Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Superior Court 25-4-06026-5 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025

ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 6/30/2025 IN THE OFFICE OF THE KING COUNTY RECORDER. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.:25-130228 Title Order No.:250150670 Grantor: Randy A. Turner unmarried Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Current trustee of the deed of trust: Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Reference number of the deed of trust: 20200804002077 Parcel number(s): 8944441400-04 Abbreviated legal description: UNIT R-203, THE VILLAGE AT REDONDO, A CONDO Commonly known as: 1835 South 286th Lane Apt R203, Federal Way,

WA 98003 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON will on November 7, 2025, at the hour of 10:00 AM at the 4th Avenue Entrance of the King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Avenue, in the City of Seattle, 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 King, State of Washington, to-wit: Unit R-203, THE VILLAGE AT REDONDO, a Condominium, according to the Condominium Declaration recorded under Recording Number 20060523001875 and Amendments thereto, if any, and in Volume 217 of Condominiums, Pages 51 through 60 inclusive in King County, Washington. which is the subject of that certain Deed of Trust dated July 30, 2020, recorded August 4, 2020, under Auditor’s File No. 20200804002077, records of King County, Washington, from Randy A. Turner unmarried as Grantor, to Quality Loan Service, Corp of WA as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, its successors and assigns as Beneficiary, which as assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns to Nationstar Mortgage LLC under an assignment recorded at Instrument No. 20250331001071. 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 November 1, 2024 installment on in the sum of $7,526.24 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 $2,800.32 as of June 30, 2025. The amount to cure the default payments as of the date of this notice is $11,151.76. 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 $116,275.03, together with interest in the Note or other instrument secured from October 1, 2024, 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 $124,998.68. 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 November 7, 2025. 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 October 27, 2025 (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 27, 2025 (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 October 27, 2025 (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 de-

fault was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Randy A. Turner 1835 South 286th Lane Apt R203 Federal Way, WA 98003 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Randy A. Turner 1835 South 286th Lane Apt R203 Federal Way, WA 98003 Occupant(s) 1835 South 286Th Lane Apt R203 Federal Way, WA 98003 by both first class and certified mail on May 29, 2025 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on May 29, 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 May 29, 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): 1-800606-4819 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 30th day of June, 2025 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON By: Kathy Zagariya Vice President 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 2538017 / (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 30th day of June, 2025, by Kathy Zagariya, Vice President. Kira Lynch Notary Public in and for the State of Washington My Commission Expires: 10/6/2028 KIRA LYNCH Notary Public State of Washington Commission # 188037 My Comm. Expires Oct 6, 2028 NPP0476223 To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 10/08/2025, 10/29/2025

STATE OF WASHINGTON CLARK COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT In the matter of the Estate of: MEAGAN C. LAIRD, Deceased. NO: 25-4-0120606 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 non-probate assets. Date of first publication: October 1, 2025 Personal Representative: WILLIAM R. LAIRD Attorney for Personal Representative: NICHOLAS ALEXANDER Address for mailing or service: c/o Vancouver Wills and Trusts 405 W 13th Street Vancouver, WA 98660 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: CLARK COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NO. 254-01206-06 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News October 1, 8 & 15, 2025

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON KING COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ELIZABETH HODGSON SKJEI, Deceased. No. 25-4-03153-2 SEA CORRECTED NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: September 24, 2025 Administrator: Theodore Alton Skjei Attorney for Administrator: Natasha Black Address for Mailing or Service: c/o Natasha Black Law 500 108th Avenue NE Suite 1100 Bellevue, Washington 98004 Court of Probate Proceedings: King County Superior Court 516 Third Avenue, Seattle WA 98104 Cause Number: 25-4-03153-2 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of BRENDA S. BUTZEL, Deceased. NO. 25-4-06007-9 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The individual named below has been appointed as personal representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims 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 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 probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY

OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS With Clerk of Court: October 1, 2025 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 8, 2025 KYRA BUTZEL, PR LAURA E. BUTZEL, PR McCune, Godfrey, Emerick & Broggel, Inc. PS MARISA E. BROGGEL, WSBA NO. 41767 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative McCune, Godfrey, Emerick, & Broggel, Inc. P.S. 4500 9th Ave. NE Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98105-4697 Tel: 206-632-0575 Fax 206-238-9487

Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News October 8, 15 & 22, 2025

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of, ALISON B, CHRISTIE, Deceased. NO. 25-4-06344-2 KNT PROBATE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed ELIZABETH S. CHRISTIE Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to my attorney at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after this Notice has been mailed or served as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

ute 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(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 section 11 of this act and 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: September 24, 2025 /s/ LORI ANN LANDINO, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Cory A. McBride WSBA# 49714 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 16354b4218 S.W. Andover Seattle, WA 98116 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025

CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed and has qualified 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(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 section 11 of this act and 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 24, 2025 /s/ CHRISTOPHER L. CLAUSSEN, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Cory A. McBride WSBA# 49714 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 16354 4218 S.W. Andover Seattle, WA 98116 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025

plaint by stating your defense in writing, and by serving a copy upon the person signing this summons within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, excluding the day of service, or a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where Plaintiff is entitled to what he asks for because you have not responded. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before a default judgment may be entered. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. DATED this September 8, 2025. Halverson Law, PLLC [ ] Erik L. Halverson, WSBA #48511 [X] Andrew Ried-Munro, WSBA #63662 Attorneys for Plaintiff 19655 First Avenue South, Suite 106 Normandy Park, Washington 98148 Phone: 206.489.2712 Fax: 206.826.1788 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8 & 15, 2025

Date of First Publication of this Notice: September 24, 2025 Prepared By: W. TRACY

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Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 1238 Seahurst, WA. 980621238 (206) 248-6152 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHING-

TON FOR KING COUNTY IN PROBATE Estate of JAMES B. KIZER, Deceased. No. 25-4-06348-5SEA

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030 THE ADMINISTRATOR NAMED BELOW has been appointed and has qualified 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(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 section 11 of this act and 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 24, 2025. LISA M. COOK, Administrator Attorney for Administrator: Cory A. McBride WSBA# 49714 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 16354 4218 SW Andover St. Seattle, WA 98116 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHING-

TON FOR KING COUNTY IN PROBATE Estate of LOUIS J. LANDINO, Deceased. No. 25-4-06484-8 SEA

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed and has qualified 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 stat-

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN PROBATE Estate of MARK L. DENNISTON, Deceased. No. 25-406483-0SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 THE ADMINISTRATOR NAMED BELOW has been appointed and has qualified 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(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 section 11 of this act and 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: September 24, 2025. /s/ JULIE A. DENNISTON, Administrator Attorney for Administrator: Cory A. McBride WSBA# 49714 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 16354 4218 SW Andover St. Seattle, WA 98116 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 24, October 1 & 8, 2025

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN PROBATE Estate of MICHAEL JOSEPH HEFLIN, Deceased. No. 25-406574-7 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 THE ADMINISTRATOR NAMED BELOW has been appointed and has qualified 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(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 section 11 of this act and 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: October 1, 2025. /s/ THOMAS E. HEFLIN, Administrator Attorney for Administrator: Cory A. McBride WSBA# 49714 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 16354 4218 SW Andover St. Seattle, WA 98116 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News October 1, 8 & 15, 2025

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN PROBATE Estate of NATHYLIE CLAUSSEN, Deceased. No. 25-406485-6 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE In the Matter of the Estate of DELBERT FRANK MUSE, Deceased. NO. 25-4-01970-32 NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.42.030 The Notice Agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named Decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this Notice with the Court, the Notice Agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as Notice Agent or of the appointment of a Personal Representative of the Decedent’s Estate in the State of Washington. According to the records of the Court as are available on the date of the filing of this Notice with the Court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other Notice Agent and a Personal Representative of the Decedent’s Estate has not been appointed. 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 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the Notice Agent or the Notice Agent’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 Notice Agent served or mailed the Notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(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 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 1, 2025 The Notice Agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington on September 22, 2025, at Spokane, Washington, that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ MICHAEL MUSE, Notice Agent SIGNED AND SWORN to before me this 22 day of September, 2025. /s/ Cathy B. Behling NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington, residing at Spokane. My Commission expires: 6/30/2026 STAMPER RUBENS, P.S. STEVEN O. ANDERSON WSBA # 34572 Attorney for the Notice Agent Address for mailing or service: West 720 Boone, Suite 200 Spokane, WA 99201 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News October 1, 8 & 15, 2025

THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING VITAL ENERGY MOTORSPORT LLC, a Washington state limited liability company, Plaintiff, v. SHUJIE YOU, an individual; Defendant. CAUSE NO. 25-2-15097-6 SEA SUMMONS

TO: THE DEFENDANT, SHUJIE YOU A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled court by VITAL ENERGY MOTORSPORT LLC (“Plaintiff”). Plaintiff’s claim is stated in the Complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons. In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Com-

TS No WA07000142-25-1 TO No 3472919 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: DONNA J. DEVINE, A SINGLE PERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Finance of America Reverse LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Celink Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: as Instrument Number 20210908001371 Parcel Number: 955880-0125 || 955880012500

I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 7, 2025, 10:00 AM, at 4th Ave entrance King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, 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 King, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 3 OF WOODSIDE PARK DIVISION 2, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 52 OF PLATS, PAGE 96, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY. APN: 955880-0125 || 955880012500 More commonly known as 203 S 187TH ST, BURIEN, WA 98148 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 2, 2021, executed by DONNA J. DEVINE, A SINGLE PERSON as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded September 8, 2021 as Instrument No. 20210908001371 and the beneficial interest was assigned to FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS and recorded February 5, 2025 as Instrument Number 20250205000260 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Finance of America Reverse LLC, 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: Failed to pay the principal balance which became all due and payable based upon the move-out by all mortgagors from the property, ceasing to use the property as the principal residence, pursuant to paragraph 7(C)(I) under the Note, and pursuant to paragraph 10(C) (I) of the Deed of Trust. PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST DUE INFORMATION Principal Balance as of June 30, 2025 $265,757.15 Interest due through June 30, 2025 $67,910.82

TOTAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE AND INTEREST DUE: $333,667.97

PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: September 2, 2021 Note Amount:$750,000.00 Interest Paid To: November 30, 2024 Next Due Date: December 31, 2024 Current Beneficiary: Finance of America Reverse LLC Contact Phone No: 866-446-0026 Address: 3900 Capital City Blvd, Lansing, MI 48906 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $265,757.15, 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 November 7, 2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be paid by October 27, 2025, (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 October 27, 2025 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is paid 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 October 27, 2025 (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, Finance of America Reverse LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS DONNA J DEVINE 203 S 187TH ST, BURIEN, WA 98148 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DONNA J. DEVINE 203 S 187TH ST, BURIEN, WA 98148 HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT 23828 30TH AVE S, KENT, WA 98032 OCCUPANT 203 S 187TH ST, BURIEN, WA 98148 SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 451 SEVENTH STREET, S.W. , WASHINGTON, DC 20410 by both first class and certified mail on May 29, 2025, 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 May 29, 2025 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 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. Dated: June 30, 2025 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 Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 114262, Pub Dates: 10/08/2025, 10/29/2025, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS

Art Walk

Maybe you go to Art Walk for the free sips of wine and small bites. Maybe you go to forget your troubles, our country’s troubles, the world’s. Hopefully you go to appreciate the artists’ work. Definitely you go to support them.

This evening, Art Walk is packed. Everyone is out.

And the reason, I think, so many of us are out is because as the news

of the world rages and there is fear below the surface of a lot of us, we yearn to think about other things.

I can see by the way a crowd gathers in front of the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art that a band is playing. And there, front and center, is Anna.

If you’ve lived in King, Kitsap, or Pierce County for any length time, you’ve probably noticed Anna. Anna is wherever the music is, her presence so solidly there, as much a part of the festivity as the ground on which she dances. There’s a message in the way she always shows up, always dances, and I suppose I’m writing this piece to confirm it. Life is for living, her limbs seem to say, fun is for having, and it’s up to you to get right in there and enjoy yourself.

No one passing has any idea how happy Anna makes me, not one person knows how someone like this, unselfconscious as this, will never lose their power to lift me.

Regrettably, there was a much younger time in my life when I thought an adult dancing with abandon on the sidewalk was an attention seeker, perhaps, or even a little lost. But life has shown me that not only do I have zero interest in making this kind of assessment anymore, it doesn’t take long to realize how boring it is to think like this.

I appreciate Anna even more tonight because there are things,

The Seattle Men’s Chorus (SMC) and Seattle Women’s Chorus (SWC) will return to Puget Sound stages this fall for the 2025–26 season filled with holiday traditions, legacy tributes, a yellow-brick road celebration, and more. The two choruses, among the largest LGBTQ-identified choirs in the world, will present five new concerts in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and Bellingham, with streaming options for select shows.

“We bring joy to our audiences, and this season we bring it in abundance,” said artistic director Paul Caldwell. “From our holiday spectacular to a celebration of Oz and a concert exploring women’s legacies, there’s something for everyone.”

unbearable things, about the world that are getting me down lately. Honestly, some days, I could just lie down and cry. And so, on my way to Art Walk, I dip into the local bookstore to feel more peaceful. Instead, I am reminded of a John McPhee story where he describes what it was like to come across one of his books in a sale bin for ninety-eight cents and think, Wait. This is the best book of my life!

I love this story. And I share it for two reasons: First, my earliest title came out in my twenties, so I need to accept that some of my books will end up in a sale bin, too. But when you find two of your older titles (The best books of my life!) on the outside sale shelf of your local bookstore, the next few seconds can seem like an eternity. I felt something happening to me, a panicky oh noooooo! I thought about buying them to give them back their dignity; to give me back mine.

To offset the feeling, my coping

sometimes what I do best. Secondly, there are things, many things, about being a writer that stir things up in me, things I want to outgrow, and Anna reminds me that this sort of ego-silliness is all a bunch of hooey. Best to dance it off. Because, honey, if you think there isn’t a lot of humiliation to putting yourself out there, best to think again.

At first I blamed my not dancing on the fact that I had a book signing to do, but in the end, I couldn’t think of one good reason not to join in. I danced in place, but I didn’t hold back. What does anyone have to lose by dancing?

“I couldn't think of one good reason not to join in”

I like to tell my dance students that dancing was the original form of expression and that it’s easier to convey joy with our whole body than even with a smile. I also tell them: This is why dancers don’t need therapists.

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skill kicks in, the one that makes it possible to emerge with (most of) my confidence still intact: I compose a list to help me remember that between the lows there have been plenty of highs, just so I won’t spend the next few hours feeling like a pill bug ready to roll into a ball, like the first time I received an acceptance letter from a publisher, the first conference I read for more than a thousand women. No time for self-pity, which is

Next to me, a teenager is recording Anna, but I don’t like the way she and her friend are laughing at her. But I don’t say anything. It always seems like the right thing to do in the movies, to scold someone for their tactlessness, but in real life, it usually just antagonizes both sides and nothing changes. Sad but true.

I had hoped that Anna’s longing to dance would connect others to their own, but as the girl posts the video, I see another someone with the wild idea that we all need to be famous on the internet; someone who will spend god knows how many hours of her precious life trying. It’s not her fault. She’s grown up in a time when people value your number of followers over the level of your measured compassion.

As for me, memory serves. And better at connecting our brain to our heart. So I’ll keep Anna in mind to remember why I dance. Not why anyone else does, or even exactly why she does, but why I do. As I see it, this need to dance is bigger than any constant desire some of us have, or have ever had, so we walk up front to be near the band. And we dance.

HOLIDAY MAGIC RETURNS

The season opens with “Holly Jolly Jingle,” the Men’s Chorus holiday concert featuring seasonal classics, comedy, dancing, costumes, and the popular sing-along. New this year is the NOTcracker Suite, a five-minute parody of the holiday ballet. Performances run December 5–23, including a special kid-friendly matinee.

WOMEN’S CHORUS LIFTS UP LEGACY

In February, the Women’s Chorus presents “Legacy,” exploring women’s impact on environment, family, and community with works by female, BIPOC, trans, and non-binary composers. The program includes Moira Smiley’s new anthem We Are Timeless.

DOWN THE YELLOW-BRICK ROAD

Spring brings “Wicked Wiz of Oz,” celebrating Wicked, The Wiz, and The Wizard of Oz with mashups such as Defying Gravity and Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Shows will be staged in Everett, Bellingham, Seattle, and Tacoma.

PRIDE MONTH HIGHLIGHTS

In June, the Men’s Chorus will hosts “Sing Out, Seattle!” — a community sing-along with a Pride twist. The Women’s Chorus follows with a cabaret of love songs and anthems of empowerment at Erickson Theatre.

Executive director Craig Coogan said the season is designed to uplift and inspire. “The choruses are known for performing music that makes a difference, leaving

entertained, inspired, and full of