Pierce County to Fund Nearly 40 Behavioral Health Service Organizations
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Pierce County is announcing the award recipients of its most recent round of Behavioral Health and Therapeutic Courts (BHTC) funding representing a total investment of approximately $34 million to strengthen behavioral health services across the county. Since January 2024, BHTC funding has supported services for nearly 22,000 residents, 67% of whom are under the age of 18. Behavioral health services are essential to safe, welcoming and connected communities. These awards help Pierce County expand access to care across the full continuum—from prevention and early intervention to treatment, recovery, and reentry—while reducing reliance on crisis systems and supporting long-term stability for residents of all ages. The following organizations will provide services for two years, from January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027:
SHELTER, HOUSING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
These trauma-informed behavioral health services are delivered in shelters, transitional housing, and unsheltered settings to support people experiencing homelessness. Examples of services include system navigation, life skills support, and care coordination to support transitions to long-term stability.
OUTPATIENT AND COMMUNITYBASED SUPPORTS
These outpatient behavioral health services—including therapy, case management, and outreach— are offered within home and community settings to encourage more people to access help when they need it. These services promote recovery from substance abuse, connect people to vital needs like housing and healthcare, and expand access to behavioral health support for people who may be underinsured or experience a gap in coverage.
WELLNESS, PREVENTION, AND EARLY INTERVENTION
These proactive services prevent behavioral health crises and reduce reliance on crisis and inpatient systems. Examples of services include postpartum nurse visits to families with newborns, coping skills development for youth and young adults, and community education.
PEER SERVICES
These peer-led behavioral health supports fill critical gaps not covered by insurance and are known to strengthen recovery when combined with clinical treatment. Research shows they improve outcomes by providing trusted, community-based support rooted in lived experience. Examples of services include recovery groups, mentorship, and life skills coaching for individuals experiencing trauma or PTSD, justice system involvement, adults with disabilities, and others facing complex life challenges.
JUSTICE-INVOLVED ADULT SERVICES
These services are designed for justice-involved adults who are not covered by Medicaid while in custody and support individuals at any point in the justice system—from diversion to reentry. The goal is to reduce jail and emergency department use, promote long-term community stability, and keep people from going back to jail. Examples of services include workforce development, counseling, and housing assistance.
Additional funding will go directly to programs that provide essential supports and measurable community benefit, including:
SAFETY AND CRISIS RESPONSE
• Alternative response and co-responder programs for the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office
• Street medicine and public health outreach
• Mental Health First Aid
EFFECTIVE AND FAIR LAW AND JUSTICE SYSTEMS
• Legal services and court-based supports
• Therapeutic and adult felony courts
STABILITY, ACCESS AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION
• Mental health support in senior centers
• Transit hardship assistance
• Housing for veterans
• Investments in behavioral health workforce
“From prevention to recovery, these awards strengthen the network of services residents rely on every day,” said Gary Gant, Human Services director. “They honor lived experience, support our workforce, and ensure people can get help before a crisis occurs.”
To see a full list of award recipients and to learn more about the BHTC funding visit www.piercecountywa.gov/BHtax.
Lady Cruisers Struggle in Tough Three-Game Stretch
Eatonville senior Sadie Mettler fights for position against Fife's Mallory Geving (#31) in the Lady Cruisers game last week against The Trojans. Later in the week, Mettler would score 8 points in a loss to Clover Park.
By Skip Smith
Atough stretch of basketball tested the Eatonville Cruisers last week as they dropped three games in five days against league contenders and a nonleague opponent. Turnovers and defensive pressure proved to be recurring issues as the Lady Cruisers searched for consistency coming off wa brief return to the win column the week before.
Eatonville opened the week Tuesday, January 13, hosting the first place Fife Trojans at Rainier Connect Arena at Eatonville High
School. The Cruisers were hoping to build momentum after snapping a four game losing streak late the previous week, but Fife arrived riding a two game win streak and quickly took control.
The Trojan press defense caused problems from the opening minutes, forcing 41 Eatonville turnovers and turning them into easy scoring chances in a 60-16 Fife victory.
After Josie Lavergne opened the scoring with a bucket, Fife answered with an 18-0 run fueled by 14 Cruiser turnovers in the first quarter. Eatonville managed just four points in the period,
with Lavergne and Jordyn Green scoring two apiece, and trailed 20-4 at the end of one. Turnovers continued to pile up in the first half, with 26 before the break, though Eatonville did find some success on the glass, out rebounding the Trojans 24-21.
Fife stretched the lead further in the second quarter with a 5-0 run to open and a 13-0 run late. Lavergne and Avery Crowder each scored two points for Eatonville, but the Trojans headed into halftime up 39-8.
Eatonville Shows Fight but Drops Two as Losing Streak Reaches Six
By Skip Smith
Aweek that opened with promise and ended with more hard lessons left the Eatonville Cruisers still searching for answers as they continue league play.
The Cruisers dropped a pair of games, falling 63-44 on the road to the Fife Trojans on Tuesday, Jan. 13, before returning home and suffering a 65-41 loss to Clover Park on Friday, Jan. 17.
Despite the results, Eatonville showed flashes of competitiveness and growth, particularly early against Fife, before turnovers, rebounding struggles, and late-game runs by their opponents proved too much to overcome. At McCrossin Court, Eatonville went toe to toe with one of the league’s top teams for much of the night. Fife struck first, but Eatonville quickly settled in. After falling behind 5-2 in the opening quarter, the Cruisers rattled off a 9-0 run to take an 11-5 lead. Fife closed the gap late, trimming the deficit to two by the end of the quarter. Eatonville led 11-9 after one despite committing six turnovers, compared to just two by the Trojans. The Cruisers held a 10-6 edge on the glass, with Jeremy Osborn pacing Eatonville with five points.
The second quarter remained tight throughout. Fife tied the game on the opening possession, but
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Amari Samuel answered with a three to put Eatonville back in front.
The lead changed hands again before Adam Ames knocked down a three with 3:43 left to tie the game at LOSING STREAK, 4
Eatonville senior Colton Herbrand goes for a lay up in a game against the Clover Park Timberwolves last week. Herbrand would score a team-high 14 points in a losing effort.
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• Can you cancel the contract and get a full refund if you change your mind?
• Will your money earn interest? If so, how much? Who gets it?
• If there is an insurance policy involved, is there a waiting period before it takes effect? How long?
• Are the prices locked in or will an additional payment be required at the time of death?
• Are you protected if the funeral home goes out of business or if it’s bought out by another company?
• What happens if you move? Can the plan be transferred to another funeral home in a different state?
• If there’s money left over after your funeral, will your heirs get it, or does the home keep it?
If you decide to prepay, be sure to get all the details of the agreement in writing and give copies to your family so they know what’s expected. If they aren’t aware that you’ve made plans, your wishes may not be carried out. And if they don’t know that you’ve prepaid the funeral costs, they could end up paying for the same arrangements.
OTHER PAYMENT OPTION
While prepaying your funeral may seem like a convenient way to go, from a financial point of view, there are better options available.
For example, if you have a life insurance policy, many policies will pay a lump sum when you die to your beneficiaries to be used for your funeral expenses. The payment is made soon after you die and doesn’t have to go through probate. Or you could set up a payable-on-death (or POD) account at your bank or credit union, naming the person you want to handle your arrangements as the beneficiary. POD accounts also are called Totten Trusts. With this type of account, you maintain control of your money, so you can tap the funds in an emergency, collect the interest and change the beneficiary. When you die, your beneficiary collects the balance without the delay of probate.
Most funeral homes today offer what is known as “preneed plans” which allow you to prearrange for the type of funeral services you want and prepay with a lump sum or through installments. The funeral home either puts your money in a trust fund with the payout triggered by your death or buys an insurance policy naming itself as the beneficiary. If you’re interested in this route, make sure you’re being guaranteed the services you specify at the contracted price. Some contracts call for additional payments for final expense funding, which means that if the funeral home’s charges increase between the time you sign up and the time you sign off, somebody will have to pay the difference. Here are some additional questions you should ask before committing:
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What WA Gov. Bob Ferguson Said, and Left Unsaid
His State of the State Address drew a more positive reaction from fellow Democrats than last year’s inaugural address
by Jerry Cornfield
Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday celebrated the “heart and spirit” in Washington communities ravaged by flooding in December, then pumped up fellow Democrats with calls for taxing millionaires and standing up to federal immigration agents whose actions he deemed “unjust.”
In his second address to the Legislature, Ferguson avoided the sticky topic of a multibillion-dollar
budget shortfall. He focused instead on the lives upended by the storms and those on the front lines of the response. He then hit on topics resonating strongly in the ranks of Democratic lawmakers.
“When the story of this historic flood is written, it will recognize that when history paid us an unexpected visit in December of 2025, the people and this state stepped up and faced the challenge headon,” the first-term Democrat said in a half-hour speech delivered in the House chamber. “It’s that heart and spirit of our people that allows me to report today that the state of our state remains strong.”
Democrats applauded his proposals to put more money into maintaining the state’s transportation system, building more ferries, constructing affordable housing and sustaining early learning education with philanthropic help from billionaire Steve Ballmer. They rose and roared with approval of Ferguson’s embrace of taxing the income of millionaire earners. They did so again when he said he wanted to see a bill barring federal immigration agents from shielding their identities when operating in the state. He called for that bill to be delivered to his desk “immediately so I can sign it into law.”
These reactions were a far cry from 2025. Last year, many Democrats, who hold majorities in both chambers of the Legislature,
grimaced throughout much of the new governor’s reform-minded inaugural speech.
“I think the reaction that you saw from the Democratic caucus is he hit on the topics we care about,” said Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, who is caucus chair.
Ferguson, as he did a year ago, namechecked Republican lawmakers involved in bipartisan legislation he supports concerning veterans, reckless driving and affordable housing.
But it evoked little response from GOP members, unlike a year ago, when Republicans’ praise overflowed for what they heard.
“He’s not nearly as friendly to us as he was last year,” said Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, who last year lauded Ferguson’s address because “he focused on the real tasks ahead and avoided rampant partisanship.”
Here are 5 takeaways from Ferguson's address.
LEFT UNSAID
Ferguson never mentioned the looming multibillion-dollar budget shortfall. Erasing it is arguably the most important and difficult task that he and lawmakers face in the 60-day session.
He’s proposed across-the-board spending cuts, siphoning $1 billion from the state’s emergency reserves and shifting nearly $600 million in revenues from the state’s auctions of air pollution allowances to make ends meet. Teachers, health care workers, and environmentalists — core constituencies in the Democratic Party base — are among the loudest critics.
“We’re trying to make the budgetary reality line up with some of the poetry that we heard today,” said Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle. “We govern in prose. We write our budgets with hard arithmetic. It’s going to require additional revenue, which we did not hear a lot of support for today.”
Scott said he appreciated Ferguson’s pitch to get more students and families to seek federal financial aid for college.
“It is hard to square that with the governor’s budget proposing a 3% cut across the board” for the University of Washington, he said. Cutting higher education does not line up with the values of constituents in his district, which is home to the university.
A HISTORIC SESSION?
Enacting a tax on millionaire earners would be a historic achievement, Ferguson said.
“Our system takes too much in taxes from hardworking families and not enough from the wealthy. That’s not fair. That’s not right,” he said.
There’s no legislation yet proposing the tax. Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, and House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon, D-West Seattle, are the sponsors and it is getting written
up. Pedersen confirmed Tuesday that the basics of the legislation are still expected to involve a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million, excluding capital gains.
Ferguson made clear in his speech that most of the revenue from the tax, which could total as much as $3 billion a year, must be put back “in the pockets of Washingtonians.”
He wants the money used to expand eligibility for and increase the amount of the Working Families Tax Credit, which goes to low- and middle-income households, and to lower taxes on small business owners. Another chunk should go into the K-12 public school system, he said.
Democrats like the idea. Republicans are dug in against it. It isn’t going to be easy, but Ferguson urged the Legislature to “seize this opportunity” to make the tax system more fair.
STORM RECOVERY
The financial toll for residents and infrastructure from the December storms will be costly and recovery will take months, in some cases years. But Ferguson didn’t, as he has before, talk about how he’ll make the most “persuasive” case to secure federal aid from a Trump administration that denied the state’s aid request following a destructive 2024 wind storm.
Instead, he heaped praise on the response of public agencies and local governments.
“Government gets its share of criticism. But it’s only fair to stop and notice when government delivers, especially under the most challenging and stressful circumstances,” he said. “We were not passive observers of a historic event.”
ICE TOP OF MIND, TRUMP UNMENTIONED.
Surprisingly, Ferguson never mentioned President Donald Trump or the Republicancontrolled Congress.
But he took direct aim at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, tagging it as one of the “external challenges that create division and costs to our state, our families and our communities.”
“We need to be direct about what is happening in our country and our state with ICE. It’s horrific, it’s unjust, and it needs to stop, now,” he said.
REPUBLICAN PERSPECTIVE
Legislative Republicans saw Ferguson’s speech as a departure from the bipartisan tone he struck last year. When he took office, they were hopeful he’d be more of a centrist than his predecessor.
Those hopes were heavily dashed when he signed billions of dollars in new and increased taxes into law to help fill last year’s budget shortfall.
“I guess we will never know which Bob Ferguson we’re getting any day of week,” Minority Leader
Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, told reporters. “When he took office last year, it looked like he wanted to be a Democrat Dan Evans that Washingtonians remember for generations, and now he looks like a governor desperate to shore up his base.”
Last year, Republicans were delighted to hear Ferguson cite several of their policy priorities in his address, including new grants to hire more police officers.
This year, the Republicanbacked bills Ferguson mentioned were mostly noncontroversial policies likely to pass anyway, Stokesbary said.
The speech signals to Republicans that they’re in for “58 and a half days of fight over what it means for state government to clear the path for people to live prosperous lives here,” said Senate Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia.
Gov. Bob Ferguson delivers his State of the State address.
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Energy Expert: WA Gas Prices Lagging National Drops Due to High Taxes, Other Factors
By Brett Davis
Center Squere
While motorists in much of the rest of the nation are seeing gas prices below $3 a gallon, drivers in Washington state continue to deal with fuel costs averaging closer to $4 a gallon, due to specific state-level policies and other factors that keep prices elevated.
According to AAA, on Monday, the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the U.S. is just over $2.81 a gallon. The average price at the pump in Washington is just under $3.84.
Only two states currently have higher gasoline prices than Washington: Hawaii, at nearly $4.41, and California, at almost $4.27, according to AAA.
The Center Square spoke with Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, an app and website that helps drivers find the cheapest gasoline prices in their area using crowd-sourced data.
“It’s absolutely because of Washington
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17. Eatonville carried a slim 25-23 lead into halftime after forcing a late Trojan turnover and watching a Samuel buzzer-beater rim out. Samuel scored six points in the quarter as the Cruisers limited their turnovers to four.
Fife took control early in the third, opening the half on a 5-0 run to reclaim the lead. After trading baskets, the Trojans closed the quarter with a 9-1 surge to push the margin to double digits. Eatonville responded with a late 5-0 run, pulling within 39-35 entering the fourth. Samuel added five more points in the period.
Any momentum Eatonville had evaporated early in the final quarter. Fife opened with a 7-0 run and later stretched it to 12 unanswered points to put the game away, sending the Cruisers home with a 63-44 loss. Samuel led Eatonville with 21 points, while Osborn finished with 11.
“We put together an awesome three quarters,” head coach Josh Bennett said. “It was a great display of effort and togetherness. Being up at half and only down a couple going into the last period was great for our kids. We showed we could hang with another top team in our league. The fourth quarter just felt like it slipped away from us.”
The struggles continued Friday night at Rainier Connect Arena as Eatonville dropped its sixth straight game in a 65-41 loss to Clover Park. The game followed a familiar script for the Cruisers, who have faced challenges since moving back up to the 2A classification.
Clover Park’s press defense
state’s cap-and-trade program - now the carbon tax essentially,” he said, explaining one reason for the Evergreen State’s high gasoline prices, during a Monday morning phone interview. “Washington and California have some of the highest prices because of this new system that essentially requires refineries to purchase credits to operate their refineries to produce gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. It’s for that reason that Washington state remains one of the most expensive states for gasoline prices in the country.
Under the 2021 Climate Commitment Act, Washington aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by setting a cap on the total amount of pollution allowed in the state and requiring covered businesses to obtain allowances equal to their emissions. These allowances can be acquired through quarterly auctions run by the Washington State Department of Ecology. Auctions began in early 2023.
Ecology is gradually reducing the number of available allowances each year, resulting in a shrinking supply and higher prices.
caused problems all night, forcing 29 Eatonville turnovers. The Timberwolves also dominated the boards, outrebounding the Cruisers 40-28 and cashing in on numerous second-chance opportunities.
Eatonville fell behind quickly in the first quarter. Six turnovers and a 12-2 Clover Park run late in the period left the Cruisers trailing 15-4 after one.
“The Cruisers finished strong in the final period, outscoring the Timberwolves 16-14.”
The Timberwolves opened the second quarter with a decisive 14-2 run, stretching their lead to 23 and taking a 34-10 advantage into halftime.
Eatonville showed more life offensively in the third quarter. Three-pointers from Osborn, Colton Herbrand, and Sam Twedt, along with a pair of buckets from Ryder Herbrand, helped the Cruisers score 13 points. Clover Park continued to score at a steady pace, however, extending its lead to 51-23 heading into the fourth.
The Cruisers finished strong in the final period, outscoring the Timberwolves 16-14. Colton Herbrand hit a three and added two more baskets for seven points in the quarter, while Ryder Herbrand knocked down a three and converted a pair of free throws. The deficit was too much to overcome, and
The cap-and-trade program has raised more than $4.3 billion to date. The funds are allocated to projects that ostensibly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy initiatives.
California has a similar program that has raised some $33 billion since its inception in 2012.
It’s not all bad news for Washington drivers, at least in the short term, according to De Haan.
“The average price, though, is down about 36 cents a gallon in the last month,” he said, before adding, “Washington is still averaging $3.75 a gallon; that’s a full dollar higher than the national average.”
Per AAA, gasoline prices in Washington averaged just over $4.12 a month ago.
GasBuddy relies heavily on user-reported data, while AAA often uses a combination of user reports and professional surveys, with slight variations in timing creating discrepancies.
California usually holds the top spot for the nation’s highest fuel prices, but occasionally trades places with Hawaii and even Washington, albeit rarely.
“California has seen more imports of supplies from places as far away as Asia,” De Haan explained. “Hawaii – also extremely limited competition in that market – with just one refinery in the state, so prices generally, you know, between Hawaii and California, perennially one of those two [is] amongst the highest.”
He went on to say, “But much of the West Coast U.S. is still subject to limitations on refining capacity. Some of that is due to refinery shutdowns that have happened in California. Washington state also saw earlier issues with the Olympic pipeline, and that wasn’t so much having an impact on price, but now the cap-and-invest program in Washington state is likely going to prevent prices from falling more, similar to what is
Eatonville fell 65-41.
Colton Herbrand led Eatonville with a season-high 14 points and six rebounds. Ryder Herbrand added nine points, five rebounds, and a blocked shot. Twedt scored a careerhigh eight points, and Osborn finished with seven.
Bennett pointed to the defensive effort as a bright spot.
“First and foremost, we held the kid who is most likely to get MVP of our league to only 19 points, and he did not make a single three pointer,” Bennett said. “I applauded the guys for being very coachable and buying into our game plan against him. I thought that was absolutely spectacular.”
Bennett also noted progress on the offensive end late.
“We battled hard all game and we showed some spurts in the second half that were very promising,” he said. “There was a moment in the third where we ran our offense and worked the shot clock and got some amazing looks. We will continue to build off of that.”
Now riding a six-game losing streak, the Cruisers will look to get back on track when they host rival Orting at Rainier Connect Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. Eatonville then closes the week at home against Foss on Friday, Jan. 23, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. following the girls game at 5:15 p.m.
being seen nationally.”
The Phillips 66 Los Angeles refinery ceased traditional fuel production in late 2024, and the Valero Benicia refinery is set to close by April.
In November, Washington's Olympic Pipeline experienced a leak near Everett, causing supply disruptions for gasoline and jet fuel, leading to concerns and actual spikes in gas prices ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel period.
De Haan thinks the future will bring higher gas prices in Washington and other western states.
“I think in the next maybe four weeks or so, give or take a couple of weeks, we could be ultimately getting closer to seeing our prices bottom out,” he said. “California is the first state in the nation to make the switchover back to more expensive blends of summer gasoline; that happens in late January. And so that is also going to mean that there is limited output for gasoline that is for other markets, including Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Arizona. So, that could lead to fragmentation and pushing up prices.”
De Haan continued: “Ultimately, we also tend to see gas prices going up in the spring as refineries start their late winter maintenance ahead of the start of the summer driving season. In addition, gasoline demand will start to go up as we get into warmer weather and things like spring break travel. So, typically, gas prices bottom out in late winter or early February before beginning their seasonal rise. I do expect that sometime this spring, the statewide average in Washington will again surpass the $4 a gallon mark.”
He ended on a somewhat positive note. “Having said that, we still expect that 2026 gas prices in Washington state will see a slight improvement from what we saw in 2025,” De Haan said.
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The third quarter followed a similar pattern. An 11-0 Fife run pushed the lead to 50-8 before Delaney Livernash knocked down a pair of free throws. Those were Eatonville’s only points of the quarter, and Fife led 52-10 heading into the fourth.
The Cruisers scored six points in the final period, their highest scoring quarter of the night. Morgan Laird hit two free throws, while Savanna Price and Dakota Montgomery added baskets, but Fife closed out the 60-16 win.
Lavergne led Eatonville with four points and eight rebounds. Green, Laird, Livernash, Crowder, Price, and Montgomery each scored two points.
The following night, Wednesday, January 14, Eatonville traveled to Chehalis to face No. 11 ranked W.F. West at W.F. West High School. The Bobcats’ defense proved just as suffocating, forcing 32 turnovers that led to 29 points and controlling the boards with a 32-18 rebounding edge in a 7117 victory.
W.F. West opened the game with a 20-0 run that effectively put the contest out of reach before Eatonville found the scoreboard. The Cruisers were limited to five points in the first quarter, three of them from Avery Crowder, and trailed 31-5.
The second quarter started the same way, with a 10-0
Bearcat run before Lavergne made a free throw that accounted for Eatonville’s only point of the period. W.F. West carried a 48-6 lead into halftime.
Eatonville showed some offensive life in the third quarter, scoring six points with Lavergne contributing five, but the Bearcats continued to pull away and led 64-12 at the end of three.
The Cruisers held W.F. West to just seven points in the fourth quarter, their lowest output of the game, while Eatonville scored five of its own. The defensive effort did little to change the outcome as the Bearcats secured a 71-17 win. Lavergne finished with six points for Eatonville. Green added five points and three rebounds, Crowder scored four points, and Montgomery chipped in two.
Eatonville wrapped up the week Friday, January 16, on the road against Clover Park at Clover Park High School. The Cruisers were competitive but came up short in a 53-39 loss to the Timberwolves. No statistics were available for the game.
After a challenging three game week, the Lady Cruisers will look to regroup as they continue 2A SPSL league play. Eatonville travels to Orting High School on Tuesday, January 20, for a rivalry matchup with the Orting Cardinals at 7 p.m. The Cruisers then return home Friday, January 23, to Rainier Connect Arena to host the Foss Falcons, with tipoff scheduled for 5:15 p.m.
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61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Jeffrey S Kyllo Current Beneficiary Servis One, Inc. DBA BSI Financial Services Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer BSI Financial Services, Inc. Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 202304270260 Parcel Number(s) 2695000180 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on January 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM sell at public auction located 2nd Floor Entry Plaza Outside the County Courthouse, Pierce County Superior Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma WA 98402, to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following-described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to wit: LOTS 11, 12 AND 13, BLOCK 4, BROOKDALE, WASHINGTON, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 7, RECORDS OF PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 774 132nd St. S, Tacoma, WA 98444 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated April 26, 2023, recorded April 27, 2023, under Auditor’s File No. 202304270260, records of Pierce County, Washington, from Jeffrey S Kyllo, as Grantor, to Chicago Title as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for LeaderOne Financial Corporation, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Servis One, Inc. DBA BSI Financial Services, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 202501170335. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: 1. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: o $68,864.75 which included the monthly payments, late charges, and accrued fees and costs. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $490,585.82, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from June 1, 2024, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on January 30, 2026. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by January 19, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before January 19, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after January 19, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/ or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Jeffrey S Kyllo 774 132nd St S Tacoma, WA 98444 Jeffrey S Kyllo 1826 Lowell Ave. Enumclaw, WA 98022 by both first class and certified mail on July 03, 2025; and the notice of default was personally served upon the Borrower and Grantor, or was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on July 03, 2025. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS: The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grant-
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or under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https:// www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/housingcounseling/ s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice. org/home PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT AFFINIA DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC MAY BE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED 9/16/25 By: Carlos Quezada Name: Carlos Quezada Title: Foreclosure Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC 16000 Christensen Rd., Suite 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 (425) 800-4703 NPP0478747 To: DISPATCH (PIERCE) 12/31/2025, 01/21/2026
File No: 25-01654WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Wiley Phillip Brewer Jr. and Sabrina Lynn Brewer Current Beneficiary Mortgage Research Center, LLC d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, a Missouri Limited Liability Company Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Nationstar Mortgage LLC Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 202111051036 Parcel Number(s) 7003010200 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on January 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM sell at public auction located 2nd floor County-City Building at 930 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma, WA 98402, to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the followingdescribed real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 20, MEADOWS AT ORTING SOUTH, RECORDED UNDER PIERCE COUNTY RECORDING NO. 202012025001, IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON; TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN TRACTS A THROUGH D, INCLUSIVE, AS DELINEATED ON SAID PLAT; SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 504 Cope St. SW, Orting, WA 98360
The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated November 5, 2021, recorded November 5, 2021, under Auditor’s File No. 202111051036, records of Pierce County, Washington, from Wiley Phillip Brewer Jr. and Sabrina Lynn Brewer, as Grantor, to Chicago Title as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC DBA Veterans United Home Loans, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Mortgage Research Center, LLC d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, a Missouri Limited Liability Company, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 202505090018. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: 1. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: o $104,092.35 which included the monthly payments, late
charges, and accrued fees and costs.
IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $654,443.78, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from May 1, 2023, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on January 30, 2026. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by January 19, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before January 19, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after January 19, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Wiley Phillip Brewer Jr. 504 Cope St. SW Orting, WA 98360 Sabrina Lynn Brewer 504 Cope St. SW Orting, WA 98360 by both first class and certified mail on June 11, 2025; and the notice of default was personally served upon the Borrower and Grantor, or was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on June 11, 2025. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the abovedescribed property. IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS: The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownershipwa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/ housingcounseling/s/?language=en_ US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT AFFINIA DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC MAY BE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED
9/16/25. By: Carlos Quezada Name: Carlos Quezada Title: Foreclosure Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC 16000 Christensen Rd., Suite 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 (425) 800-4703 NPP0478766 To: DISPATCH (PIERCE) 12/31/2025, 01/21/2026
File No: 25-01771WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Jeramy F. Shelton Current Beneficiary Freedom Mortgage Corporation Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Freedom Mortgage Corporation Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 202302270345 Parcel Number(s) 2017230070 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on January 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM sell at public auction located The 2ND floor entry plaza outside the County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402, to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following-described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to wit: THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 11 AND THE EAST HALF OF LOT 12, BLOCK 1723, MAP OF NEW TACOMA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT FILED FOR RECORD FEBRUARY 3, 1875, IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TOGETHER WITH THE WESTERLY 10 FEET OF ALLEY ABUTTING THEREON, VACATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2220. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 1115 S 18th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 22, 2023, recorded February 27, 2023, under Auditor’s File No. 202302270345, records of Pierce County, Washington, from Jeramy F. Shelton, as Grantor, to BCHH Escrow of Washington, LLC as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Cardinal Financial Company, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 202506250148. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: 1. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: o $43,239.10 which included the monthly payments, late charges, and accrued fees and costs.
IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $431,178.61, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from November 1, 2024, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.
V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on January 30, 2026. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by January 19, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before January 19, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after January 19, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI.
A written notice of default was transmitted by the Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Jeramy F. Shelton 1115 S 18th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 by both first class and certified mail on August 14, 2025; and the notice of default was personally served upon the Borrower and Grantor, or was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on August 14, 2025. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the abovedescribed property. IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds
whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS: The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownershipwa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/ housingcounseling/s/?language=en_ US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT AFFINIA DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC MAY BE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED 9/16/25. By: Carlos Quezada Name: Carlos Quezada Title: Foreclosure Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC 16000 Christensen Rd., Suite 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 (425) 800-4703 NPP0478855 To: DISPATCH (PIERCE) 12/31/2025, 01/21/2026
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (RCW 46.55.130), READY SET TOW #11850 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON January 27, 2026. VIEWING STARTS AT 9:00 AM AND AUCTION STARTS AT 10:00 AM. FOR A LIST OF VEHICLES OR QUESTIONS CALL 253-290-8479. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, READY SET TOW TACOMA, THE FRIDAY PRIOR, TO VIEW THE AUCTION LIST. THE SALE LOCATION IS: 2253 LINCOLN AVE TACOMA, WA 98421 Published in the Dispatch January 21, 2026
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (RCW 46.55.130), READY SET TOW #17124 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON January 28, 2026. VIEWING STARTS AT 9:00 AM AND AUCTION STARTS AT 10:00 AM. FOR A LIST OF VEHICLES OR QUESTIONS CALL 360-870-6159. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, READY SET TOW Olympia, THE FRIDAY PRIOR, TO VIEW THE AUCTION LIST. THE SALE LOCATION IS: 2747 Pacific Ave SE; Suite B17, Olympia WA 98501 Published in the Dispatch January 21, 2026
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (rcw46.55.130), GRAHAM TOWING #5124 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON January 27, 2026 AT 11:00am. PRIOR INSPECTION WILL BE FROM 10:00am UNTIL 11:00am. THIS COMPANY CAN BE CONTACTED AT 253262-2869. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE AUCTION. THE SALE IS LOCATION IS: 10015 213TH ST E GRAHAM, WA 98338 Published in the Dispatch January 21, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PIERCE KRISTINE M. SMITH,
an individual, Plaintiff, vs. DELANY S. HORTON, an individual, Defendant. NO. 25-2-12589-6 SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANT: DELANY S. HORTON A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by Kristine M. Smith, plaintiff. Plaintiff’s claim is stated in the written complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this summons. In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the complaint 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 if served within the State of Washington, or within sixty (60) days if served outside of the State of Washington, 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 she 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. You may demand that the plaintiff file this lawsuit with the court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the person signing this summons. Within fourteen (14) days after you serve the demand, the plaintiff must file this lawsuit with the court, or the service on you of this summons and complaint will be void.
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 23rd day of October, 2025. HESTER LAW GROUP, INC., P.S. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: /s/ Brett A, Purtzer Brett A. Purtzer, WSBA# 17283 HESTER LAW GROUP, INC., P.S. 1008 SOUTH YAKIMA AVENUE, SUITE 302 TACOMA, WASHINGTON 98405 (253) 272-2157 Published in the Dispatch January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. CHALTU B WADAI; HOMEOPTIONS, INC. DBA WASHINGTON, INC, ALASKA USA MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC DBA PROCURA MORTGAGE COMPANY, A LLC, THE WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FINANCE COMMISSION, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Case No.: 25-2-10807-0 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: CHALTU B WADAI, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: 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 7th day of January, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the 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. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 3011 S WARNER ST, TACOMA, WA 98409, Pierce County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: December 31, 2025 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/Grace Chu Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 David Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Dispatch January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4 & 11, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. JESUS A GARCIA LUNA; THE WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FINANCE COMMISSION, PANORAMA HEIGHTS PUD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Case No.: 25-2-12859-3 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: JESUS A GARCIA LUNA; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: 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 21st day of January, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the 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. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 17902 110TH ST CT E, BONNEY LAKE, WA 98391-7091, Pierce County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust.
DATED: January 14, 2026 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/Grace Chu Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 David Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Dispatch January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. LEE ANNE PRIME; SELCO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT , OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Case No.: 25-211683-8 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
To: LEE ANNE PRIME; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: 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 14th day of January, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the 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. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 5706 257TH STREET E, GRAHAM, WA 98338, Pierce County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust.
DATED: January 8, 2026 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/Grace Chu Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 David Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104
Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Dispatch January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11 & 18, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ZACHARY J STRAKA; RTMT PARTNERSHIP, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SARAH BETH STRAKA, BOEING EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION, STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Case No.: 25-2-12735-0 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: ZACHARY J STRAKA; SARAH BETH STRAKA, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: 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 21st day of January, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Planet Home Lending, LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the 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. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 23329 114TH AVE E, GRAHAM, WA 98338, Pierce County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust.
DATED: January 14, 2026 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/Grace Chu Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 David Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104
Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Dispatch January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In re the Estate of PAUL D. HAMILTON, Deceased. No. 25-4-08846-1 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative (PR) 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 PR or the PR’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 January 7, 2026 SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC By: Eric C. Nelsen, WSBA #31443 Attorney for PR 1417 31st Ave South Seattle WA 98144-3909 (206) 625-0092 Denis G. Janky Personal Representative c/o Sayre Law Offices, PLLC 1417 31st Ave South Seattle WA 98144-3909 (206) 625-0092 Published in the Dispatch January 7, 14 & 21, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY P. HERMAN AND SHARON A. HERMAN, Deceased Case No.: 25-4-07469-0 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PROBATE 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 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(3); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of filing copy of notice to creditors December 30, 2025 Date of first publication of notice to creditors: January 7, 2026 /s/ DOUGLAS K. HERMAN Douglas K. Herman Personal representative for the Estate of ANTHONY P. HERMAN AND SHARON A. HERMAN c/o Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 8788777 /s/ Renee Roman Renee Roman, WSBA #17728 Attorney for the Estate of ANTHONY P. HERMAN AND SHARON A. HERMAN Marine View Law & Escrow
PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198
Tel: (206) 8788777 Published in the Dispatch January 7, 14 & 21, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE IN THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY RONALD EMERY Deceased. NO. 26-4-00608-1 KNT
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PROBATE 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 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(3); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of filing copy of notice to creditors January 16, 2026 Date of first publication January 21, 2026 /s/ Shaunta Gueary SHAUNTA GUEARY Administrator for the Estate of ANTHONY RONALD EMERY c/o Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 19655 1st Ave S suite 207, Normandy Park, WA 98148 Tel: (206) 212-6604 /s/ Renee Roman Renee Roman, WSBA #17728 Attorney for the Estate of ANTHONY RONALD EMERY Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 19655 1st Ave S suite 207, Normandy Park, WA 98148 Tel: (206) 2126604 Published in the Dispatch January 21, 28 & February 4, 2026
Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma Notice to Contractors 2026 Small Works Roster
In accordance with RCW 39.04.152 - 39.04.154 and as authorized by the Board of Park Commissioners of the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma (Parks Tacoma), to maintain a Small Works Roster. This roster may be used to award public works contracts for General Contracting and any other public works related contracting. There is no guarantee of work for the contractors on the roster. Contractors selected from the roster must comply with all Parks Tacoma contracting requirements. The projects Parks Tacoma chooses to award pursuant to the Small Works Roster will be estimated to cost $350,000 or less, including the costs of labor, material, equipment, and excludes sales and/ or use taxes as applicable. Application forms may be obtained from our website at https://www.parkstacoma.gov/about/ contract-bidding/small-works-roster/ Completed applications should be mailed to: Parks Tacoma Attn: Small Works Roster 4702 S. 19th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 Or emailed: district.roster@parkstacoma.gov
Work performed by contractors under contract to Parks Tacoma shall demonstrate the agency’s Core Values of Innovation, Inclusiveness, Sustainability,
Safety, Excellence, Equity, Accountability and Fun as clearly articulated in the agency’s System and Strategic Plan. If awarded the contract, contractors will be held to the highest standard for excellence, innovation and integrity in the delivery of project outcomes. Contractor’s unwilling or unable to commit to performing at this level are respectfully asked to forego applying for our SWR.
CURRENT SMALL WORKS ROSTER
PARTICIPANTS: Please submit a new application if your previous application information is no longer current or you have skills that have changed. You can find our most recent application on our website at: https://www.parkstacoma. gov/about/contract-bidding/small-worksroster-bids/ Parks Tacoma is an equal opportunity employer. Published in the Dispatch January 21, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PIERCE In the Matter of the Estate of STEPHEN CHRISTIAN SMITH, Deceased. NO. 24-4-00431-04 NOTICE OF FILING OF DECLARATION OF COMPLETION OF PROBATE. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the attached Declaration of Completion of Probate will be filed by the undersigned in the above-entitled court on the 26th day of January, 2026; unless you petition the court under chapter 11.96A RCW to enforce your rights, to review the reasonableness of the fees, and/or compel the administrator to close the estate under RCW 11.68.100, court requesting the court to approve the reasonableness of the fees, within thirty days after the date of the filing of the Declaration of Completion of Probate: (i) The schedule of fees set forth in the Declaration of Completion of Probate will be deemed reasonable and the payment of those fees will be approved; (ii) The Declaration of Completion of Probate will be final and deemed the equivalent of a Decree of Distribution entered under chapter 11.76 RCW; (iii) The acts that the administrator performed before the Declaration of Completion of Probate was filed will be deemed approved, and the administrator will be automatically discharged without further order of the court with respect to all such acts; (iv) The administrator will distribute each beneficiary’s respective shares of the estate within 5 days upon the expiration of the 30 days; and (v) The administrator will retain the power to deal with the taxing authorities, together with $3,000 for the determination and payment of all remaining tax obligations. Only that portion of the reserve that remains after the settlement of any tax liability, and the payment of any expenses associated with such settlement, will be distributed to the persons legally entitled to the reserve. The administrator (and any bond ensuring the proper action of the administrator) will be discharged from liability for the settlement of any tax obligations and the distribution of the reserve, and the administrator’s powers will cease, thirty days after the administrator has mailed to those persons who would have shared in the distribution of the reserve had the reserve remained intact and has filed with the court copies of checks or receipts showing how the reserve was in fact distributed, unless a person with an interest in the reserve petitions the court earlier within the thirty-day period for an order requiring an accounting of the reserve or an order determining the reasonableness, or lack of reasonableness, of distributions made from the reserve. If you file and serve a petition within the period specified, the undersigned will request the court to fix a time and place for the hearing of your petition, and you will be notified of the time and place thereof, by mail, or personal service, not less than ten days before the hearing on the petition. DATED this 9th day of January, 2026. OVERCAST LAW OFFICES By: Kera Dexter, WSBA #58486 Attorneys for Administrator Published in the Dispatch January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11 & 18, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY DENISE ANN GROFF, Successor Trustee of the Ronnie Lee Roberts Living Trust dated October 20, 2000, as Amended and Restated on July 12, 2012, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOHN A. ROBERTS, deceased; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF EVA O. ROBERTS, deceased; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GALE CARLYLE ROBERTS, deceased; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LILLIAN F. ROBERTS, deceased; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SHERRY DIANNE DIGGS, deceased; DENISE ANN GROFF; AND ANY AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR ENTITIES CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4830 S. C STREET, TACOMA, WA 98418, Defendants. NO. 25-2-13759-2 AMENDED SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOHN A. ROBERTS, deceased; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF EVA O. ROBERTS, deceased; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GALE CARLYLE ROBERTS, deceased; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LILLIAN F. ROBERTS, deceased; THE UNKNOWN
HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SHERRY DIANNE DIGGS, deceased; ANY AND ALL OTHERS HAVING INTEREST IN 4830 SOUTH C. STREET, TACOMA, WA 98408. You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 17th day of December, and defend the above-entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court, and such sums as may be proven at trial. DATED this 11th day of December, 2025. BURNS LAW, PLLC By /s/ Martin Burns, WSBA No. 23412 Attorney for Plaintiff 3711 Center Street Tacoma, WA 98409 253-507-5586 Published in the Dispatch December 17, 24, 31, 2025, January 7, 14 & 21, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: DANIEL LIONHEART QUEST LOVE, Decedent. No. 26-400561-1 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 21, 2026 ADMINISTRATOR: Rosalie Steingold ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR: William L. Fleming, WSBA #18511 ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Keller Rohrback LLP 1201 Third Ave., Ste. 3400 Seattle WA 98101-3268 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS AND CAUSE NUMBER: King County Superior Court Cause No. 26-4-00561-1 SEA Published in the Dispatch January 21, 28 & February 4, 2026
This Notice of Dissolution is given by Friends of Harbor Hill Environmental Sanctuary, a Washington nonprofit corporation, pursuant to RCW 24.03A. The Corporation filed Articles of Dissolution with the Washington Secretary of State effective December 31, 2025. Any person having a claim against the Corporation is requested to present the claim in writing before February 15, 2026 to the following address: The Apex Law Group PLLC 200 1st Ave W Ste 320 Seattle, WA 98119 Valid claims must include the following: Name and address of claimant; Basis for the claim; Date(s) of occurrence of the event(s) on which the claim is based; Copies of any documents on which the claim is based; and Estimated amount of the claim. Claims against the Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three years after the last publication date of this notice. Published in the Dispatch January 7, 14 & 21, 2026
TS No WA05000078-25-1 TO No 250370672-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: RICHARD J WILLIAMS AND BARBARA M WILLIAMS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: WFG NATIONAL TITLE Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Cenlar FSB Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 202203160042 Parcel Number: 0221051081 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 30, 2026, 09:00 AM, 2nd Floor Entry Plaza Outside the County Courthouse, Pierce County Superior Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma WA 98402, 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 Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: THAT PORTION OF LOT 21 OF GIG HARBOR ABANDONED MILITARY RESERVATION, IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, LY-
