Legal Notices
c/o Marine View Law 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 Community Estate of ROSEMARY ANN ANICELLO AND GORDON DOUGLAS ANICELLO Marine View Law PLLC 18655 1st AVE S, Suite 207, Normandy Park, WA 98148 Tel: (206) 2126604 Published in the Dispatch March 4, 11 & 18, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RICHARD LEE GORMAN, Deceased Case No.: 26-4-01584-5 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 March 3, 2026 Date of first publication of notice to creditors: March 11, 2026 /s/ Danielle Nierman DANIELLE NIERMAN Administrator for the Estate of RICHARD LEE GORMAN c/o Marine View Law 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 RICHARD LEE GORMAN Marine View Law PLLC 19655 1st AVE S, Suite 207, Normandy Park, WA 98148 Tel: (206) 212-6604 Published in the Dispatch March 11, 18 & 25, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MASAKO I. MURPHY, Deceased. NO. 26-4-01425-3 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PROBATE 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. 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 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 February 18, 2026 Date of first publication February 25, 2026 s/ PATRICK IMAI MURPHY PATRICK IMAI MURPHY Personal Representative for the Estate of MASAKO I. MURPHY c/o Marine View Law 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 MASAKO I. MURPHY Marine View Law 19655 1st Ave S., Suite 207 Normandy Park, WA 98148 Tel: (206) 212-6604 Published in the Dispatch February 25, March 4 & 11, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WALTER ALLEN GIFFIN Deceased. NO. 26-4-01472-5 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
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 March 18, 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 March 11, 2026 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (rcw46.55.130), GRAHAM TOWING #5124 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON March 17, 2026 AT 11:00am. PRIOR INSPECTION WILL BE FROM 10:00am UNTIL 11:00am. THIS COMPANY CAN BE CONTACTED AT 253-262-2869. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE AUCTION. THE SALE IS LOCATION IS: 10015 213TH ST E GRAHAM, WA 98338 Published in the Dispatch March 11, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In RE: The Community Estate of JAMES THADDEUS BARNOWE and JOAN BARBARA BARNOWE, Deceased. Case No.: 264-01689-2 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PROBATE 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. 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 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 March 3, 2026 Date of first publication of notice to creditors: March 11, 2026 /s/ COLIN PETER BARNOWE COLIN PETER BARNOWE Personal Representative and Administrator of the Community Estate of JAMES THADDEUS BARNOWE AND JOAN BARBARA BARNOWE c/o Marine View Law 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 Community Estate of JAMES THADDEUS BARNOWE AND JOAN BARBARA BARNOWE Marine View Law PLLC 19655 1st AVE S, Suite 207, Normandy Park, WA 98148 Tel: (206) 212-6604 Published in the Dispatch March 11, 18 & 25, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN RE: THE COMMUNITY ESTATE OF ROSEMARY ANN ANICELLO AND GORDON DOUGLAS ANICELLO, Deceased Case No.: 26-4-01409-1 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 February 23, 2026 Date of first publication of notice to creditors: March 4, 2026 /s/ TYSON ANICELLO TYSON ANICELLO Administrator for the Community Estate of ROSEMARY ANN ANICELLO AND GORDON DOUGLAS ANICELLO
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 February 13, 2026 Date of first publication February 25, 2026 /s/ Kathleen Diane Riddle KATHLEEN DIANE
RIDDLE Administrator for the Estate of WALTER ALLEN GIFFIN c/o Marine View Law 19655 1st Ave. S., Suite 207 Normandy Park, WA 98148 Tel: (206) 2126604 /s/ Renee Roman Renee Roman, WSBA #17728 Attorney for the Estate of WALTER ALLEN GIFFIN Marine View Law 19655 1st Ave. S., Suite 207 Normandy Park, WA 98148 Tel: (206) 2126604 Published in the Dispatch February 25, March 4 & 11, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of Jesse E. Beavin, Deceased CAUSE NO. 26-4-00107-
31 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) The person named below has been appointed 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: February 25, 2026 ADMINISTRATOR Robert S. Beavin 14532 254th Ave SE Monroe, WA 98272 ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR Amber L. Hunt Woodinville Law 13901 NE 175th St, Ste G Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 485-6600
Published in the Dispatch February 25, March 4 & 11, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: GEORGE B. LECOMPTE, Deceased. NO. 26-400502-1 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(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: March 2, 2026 Date of first publication: March 11, 2026 DATED this 28 day of February, 2026. /s/ JEAN LECOMPTE, fka JEAN MARIE SCHLUMP, Personal Representative BURNS LAW, PLLC 3711 Center Street Tacoma, Washington 98409 Telephone: (253) 507-5586 Published in the Dispatch March 11, 18 & 25, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY In Re The Estate of: JUDITH L. EARLE, Deceased. No. 26-4-00253-6 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 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: March 11, 2026. /s/ JILL K. BIG EAGLE Personal Representative /S/ ANNA VAN PELT, WSBA #36894 Attorneys for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: Jill K. Big Eagle 11019 6th Avenue S Seattle, WA 98168 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Pierce County Superior Court 26-4-00253-6 VAN PELT LAW PO Box 55 129, SHORELINE, WA 98155 (206)635-7250 Published in the Dispatch March 11, 18 & 25, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: BARBARA ANN LARSON, Deceased. Probate No. 264-01354-1 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: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Personal Representative: Alan Douglas Larson 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: King County Superior Court 26-4-01354-1 KNT Published in the Dispatch February 25, March 4 & 11, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: RICHARD RAGSDALE, Deceased. Cause No. 26-4-01569-1 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: March 11, 2026 Personal Representative: Andrea Westphal 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: King County Superior Court 26-4-01569-1 KNT Published in the Dispatch March 11, 18 & 25, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY
In Re the Estate of: SANDRA EMILIE VIERT, Deceased. Case No. 26-4-016647 KNT NON-PROBATE 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 in which the Notice Agent’s Declaration and Oath were filed. 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: February 25, 2026 Notice Agent: Karen L Fall Attorney for the Notice Agent: Christian C. Pearson Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group, PS 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Published in the Dispatch February 25, March 4 & 11, 2026
PUBLICATION FOR: PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE JUVENILE DEPARTMENT THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO 1. DEVIN DZIERZYNSKI, alleged father of JENAVEVE GARRISON; DOB: 11/08/2010; Cause No. 26-7-000712; A Dependency Petition was filed 01/30/2026; An Amended Dependency Petition was filed 02/19/2026. 2. JOHN DOE, unknown biological father of JENAVEVE GARRISON; DOB: 11/08/2010; Cause No. 26-7-00071-2; A Dependency Petition was filed 1/30/2026; An Amended Dependency Petition was filed 02/19/2026. AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
A Fact Finding Hearing will be held on this matter on: April 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Pierce County Family and Juvenile Court, 5501 6th Avenue, Tacoma WA 98406. You are summoned to appear at the hearing on the date, time, and place set forth above. The court expects you to appear in person unless there are extenuating circumstances that prevent you from being able to do so. If appearing by zoom participate at https://zoom.us/join or call 253-215-8782 using Zoom Meeting ID 921 9561 1785, Passcode 444705. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.030(6). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 1-800-423-6246. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx. DATED this 27 day of February, 2026. By: LUNA SEE Legal Assistant Published in the Dispatch/ Tacoma Weekly March 11, 18 & 25, 2026
PUBLICATION FOR: PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE JUVENILE DEPARTMENT THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO 1. SEDDRICK BRONNER, guardian of ISAAC C. DAVIDSON; DOB: 4/18/2011; Cause No. 24-7-00569-6; A Dependency Petition was filed 06/05/2024; An Amended Dependency Petition was filed on 6/21/24; A second Amended Dependency Petition was filed on 12/16/2024
2. SEDDRICK BRONNER, guardian of NALAYA V. DAVIDSON; DOB: 5/26/2010; Cause No. 24-7-00568-8; A Dependency Petition was filed 06/05/2024; A second Amended Dependency Petition was filed on 12/16/2024; a third Amended Petition was filed on 10/31/2025
3. JOHN DOE, unknown biological father of LILLIAN MICHELLE JOHN COTTO; DOB:9/12/2024; Cause No. 25-7-009673; A Dependency Petition was filed 11/12/2025
4. JOHN DOE, unknown biological father of DEMARRCO WILLIAMS; DOB: 8/10/2009; Cause No. 25-7-01024-8; A Dependency Petition was filed 12/8/2025, an Amended Petition was filed 2/12/2026
5. DEMARRRCO WILLIAMS, SR., alleged father of DEMARRCO WILLIAMS; DOB:/10/2009; Cause No. 25-7-010248; A Dependency Petition was filed 12/8/2025, an Amended Petition was filed 2/12/2026
6. JOHN DOE, unknown biological father of AYDIN MCCLORE; DOB:8/9/2013; Cause No. 25-7-01025-6; A Dependency Petition was filed 12/8/2025, AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
A Fact Finding Hearing will be held on this matter on: April 14 at 1:30p.m. at Pierce County Family and Juvenile Court, 5501 6th Avenue, Tacoma WA 98406. You are summoned to appear at the hearing on the date, time, and place set forth above. The court expects you to appear in person unless there are extenuating circumstances that prevent you from being able to do so. If appearing by zoom participate at https://zoom.us/join or call 253-215-8782 using Zoom Meeting ID 921 9561 1785, Passcode 444705. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING.
THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DE-
FINED IN RCW 13.34.030(6). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 1-800-423-6246. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx. DATED this 27 day of February 2026. By: Luna See Legal Assistant Published in the Dispatch/ Tacoma Weekly March 11, 18 & 25, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of DONNA WERLINE LUCKY, Deceased. NO. 264-01554-3 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representatives 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 me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after we served or mailed this Notice 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. Date of First Publication of this Notice: February 25, 2026 David J. Lucky Personal Representative 500 S. 336th Street, Suite 214 Federal Way, WA 98003 Published in the Dispatch February 25, March 4 & 11, 2026 Superior Court of Washington, County of PIERCE In re the Minor Guardianship of: VINCENT BRUMMER II No. 25-402420-5 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To: John Doe I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Emergency Petition for Minor Guardianship and Petition for Minor Guardianship You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: 02/04/2026. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): Other: GDN M 301, Objection to Minor Guardianship You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Ave. S., Rm 110 Tacoma, WA, 98402 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /S/ Najja O. Bullock 01/28/2026 Najja O. Bullock 43216 Print name and WSBA No., if any I agree to accept legal papers for this case at Lawyer’s address: 5631 Tacoma Mall Blvd Suite 1 Tacoma WA 98409 lawyer’s address This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 & 11, 2026
Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re the Parenting and Support of: Child(ren): BRAIDYN LEO PITTMAN KALUB JAMES OLIVER PITTMAN KARAH CYNTHIA-JO PITTMAN Petitioner/s: KEVIN LEO PITTMAN And Respondent/s: SARAH MARIE HUSON No. 25-3-035467 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): SARAH MARIE HUSON I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: PETITION FOR MODIFICATION
You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: 2/18/2026. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed
at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [X] FL Modify 602, Response to Petition to Change Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule or Custody Order. You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts. wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 110, Tacoma WA 98402 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /s/ KEVIN LEO PITTMAN I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 11402 243rd AVENUE COURT EAST, TRAILER #1, BUCKLEY WA 98321 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL Alf Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026
Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re: Minor Guardianship of BRENDEN FRANCIS SWEZEY No. 244-00358-7 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To: Unknown father of BRENDEN FRANCIS SWEZEY I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Minor Guardianship. You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: February 25, 2026. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. Fill out a Response on this form: GDN M 301 Objection to Minor Guardianship, or GDN M 304 Parent’s Consent to Minor Guardianship. You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms, or Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County, 930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402 Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Leona Mae Kelley I agree to accept legal papers for this case at 9107 115th St. Ct. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 2026
TS No WA09000071-25-1 TO No 3583723
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: SHEILA A. HAUTAJARVI AND DAVID E. HAUTAJARVI, WIFE AND HUSBAND Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: NewRez LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: RAINIER TITLE CO Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: NewRez LLC FKA New Penn Financial, LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 200110301086 Parcel Number: 6080001770 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 10, 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 Washing-
ton, to-wit: LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 24, MAP OF MONTICELLO PARK ADDITION TO CITY OF TACOMA, PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 122, RECORDS OF PIERCE COUNTY AUDITOR. SITUATE IN THE CITY OF TACOMA, COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 6080001770 More commonly known as 6019 SOUTH ALDER STREET, TACOMA, WA 98409 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated October 19, 2001, executed by SHEILA A. HAUTAJARVI AND DAVID E. HAUTAJARVI, WIFE AND HUSBAND as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of CENTRAL PACIFIC MORTGAGE COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as original Beneficiary recorded October 30, 2001 as Instrument No. 200110301086 and the beneficial interest was assigned to NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING and recorded April 29, 2024 as Instrument Number 202404290183 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pierce County, Washington. II. No action commenced by NewRez LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, 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: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT
PAYMENT INFORMATION From February 1, 2025 To November 24, 2025 Number of Payments 9 $1,317.04 Total $11,853.36 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION February 1, 2025 November 24, 2025 $90.48 $90.48 PROMISSORY
NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: October 19, 2001 Note Amount $93,000.00
Interest Paid To: January 1, 2025 Next Due Date: February 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: NewRez LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Contact Phone No: 800-365-7107 Address: 75 Beattie Place, Suite 300, Greenville, SC 29601 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $35,811.21, 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 April 10, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by March 30, 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 before March 30, 2026 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured 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 March 30, 2026 (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, NewRez LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS DAVID E. HAUTAJARVI 6019 SOUTH ALDER STREET, TACOMA, WA 98409 DAVID E. HAUTAJARVI 23 SOUTH NEVADA AVENUE, TACOMA, WA 98409 SHEILA A. HAUTAJARVI 6019 SOUTH ALDER STREET, TACOMA, WA 98409 SHEILA A. HAUTAJARVI 23 SOUTH NEVADA AVENUE, TACOMA, WA 98409 OCCUPANT 6019 SOUTH ALDER STREET, TACOMA, WA 98409 by both first class and certified mail on October 23, 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 in a conspicuous place October 23, 2025 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 follow-
ing 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. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded 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 the 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 might 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 Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www. homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 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: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Dated: November 24 , 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 Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 119068, Pub Dates: 03/11/2026, 04/01/2026, EATONVILLE DISPATCH
CITY OF PUYALLUP REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS INFORMATION PACKET CIP #G25-022: SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Submittal Due Date: March 26th, 2026
INTRODUCTION:
The City of Puyallup (“City”) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide consulting, design, and engineering services for the SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Planning Project. All services are to be performed or supervised by persons appropriately licensed or registered under state laws governing the practice of engineering and surveying. Consultants must be experienced in the preparation of safety actions plans or equivalent type plans along with concept project drawings and preliminary estimates for federally funded public works projects utilizing WSDOT LAG Manual and FHWA requirements.
Interested firms shall submit one (1) electronic copy (PDF) of their Statements of Qualifications titled, “Consultant Name - SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Planning Project SOQ.” Consultants are encouraged to submit concise and clear responses to the Request for Qualifications. Responses of excessive length or complexity are discouraged. Statements of Qualifications should be limited to ten (10) 8 ½” x 11” single-sided pages, excluding cover page and resumes. Please include a statement to the effect that the consultant’s project lead and key members, as well as sub-consultants, will not be replaced without prior approval of the City.
The selected consultant shall anticipate entering into a WSDOT Template Local Agency A&E Professional Services, Cost Plus Fixed Fee Consultant Agreement. Financing of the project has been provided and payment to the Consultant by regular monthly payments for time and materials furnished will be by City check.
BACKGROUND: The focus of this planning project is development of a Safety Action Plan that complies with the Federal Highways Administration guidelines and incorporates key elements from existing policies and plans adopted by the Puyallup City Council. Examples of those are Safe Routes to School Plan (2019) and Active Transportation Plan (2017). The City was awarded a planning grant from FHWA and the City’s submittal had nine action items included in the plan development and are shown below: Public Engagement Infrastructure Evaluation Traffic Data Collection and Crash Data Analysis Road User Behavior and Operations Traffic Camera Locations Identification and Study Policies, Guidelines, Standards Project Identification and Prioritization Speed Management Initiatives and Other Technologies Developing Ongoing Staffing needs and Data Collection Standards Submittals are encouraged to discuss their qualifications and abilities to complete the action items but are welcome to include ideas of new action items or modi-
fications of those listed to better support safety improvement recommendations. The City was encouraged by FHWA staff during workshops to emphasize potential physical infrastructure improvement projects in the plan that could be competitive for implementation grants.
ANTICIPATED SELECTION SCHEDULE:
The anticipated schedule for consultant selection, contract execution, and work is shown below: March 4 & March. 11, 2026 Advertise for SOQs March 26, 2026 - Statements of Qualifications Due April 20, 2026 - City Completes Review of RFQ Submissions April 21, 2026 - Notify Selected Consultants of Interview May 1st, 2026 - City Interviews Selected Consultants May 6th, 2026 - Final Selection May 22, 2026 - Final Scope and Contract Negotiations May 19th, 2026 - City Council Authorizes Contract Execution RESPONSE TO THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: At a minimum, your response to the RFQ must include the following information:
1. General qualifications of the firm to perform the work as described in this RFQ.
2. Representative List of Projects - list all relevant, successfully completed, planning projects. Project descriptions shall include the firm’s project team members, their assignments, and year of the project.
3. Include references for each project listed above identifying the owner, contact person’s name, title, address, and telephone number.
4. Provide the name, phone number, and office address of the project manager who will direct the work for your firm.
5. Describe the project manager’s experience with developing and/or managing projects and their commitment to this project.
6. Identification of proposed team members for the City’s project with organizational chart and qualifications of the project manager, project engineer, and all key personnel proposed for this project. Identify similar projects on which the proposed team members have jointly worked.
7. Describe your firm’s experience with federally funded projects. Discuss your firm’s approach to project management and documentation on federally funded projects.
8. Ability to obligate staff, meet the project schedule, and ability to meet DBE goals.
9. Discuss and quantify your firm’s past performance regarding unanticipated changes in scope and requesting contract amendments for either planning or design.
10. Ability to follow required RFQ submittal requirements, effective use of limited space, professional presentation, grammar, spelling, and is easy to follow and read. (5 points)
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE:
Interested firms must submit one (1) electronic copy (PDF) of their Statements of Qualifications in an email titled “Consultant Name - Project Name Project SOQ” to Hhunger@PuyallupWA.gov and MGehring@PuyallupWA.gov
Statements of Qualifications should be limited to ten (10) 8 ½” x 11” single-sided pages, including cover letter and resumes. The Statement of Qualifications must be delivered, as stated above, to the City of Puyallup no later than 2:00 PM on March 26, 2026, to be considered. Submittals received after this date and time will automatically be rejected and will not receive further consideration by the City. For specific questions, please contact Hans Hunger, P.E. at (253) 435-3640 or email at Hhunger@PuyallupWA.GOV EVALUATION OF SUBMITTALS:
1. A City evaluation committee will review the responses to this RFQ for the purpose of identifying and recommending those firms offering, in total, the highest qualifications and experience with this type of project.
2. The City will evaluate the RFQ submissions based on the criteria referenced in Items 1 - 10 above. All submittals will be reviewed and ranked according to competence and professional qualifications as well as a demonstrated ability to perform the work.
3. On the basis of the information submitted and the project’s federal funding requirements, the City will select a shortlist of firms for interviews. The lead members of the project team will be expected to attend any interviews scheduled with the City.
4. Final selection of a consultant will be based on submitted materials, the interview conducted, and responses from any references solicited.
5. The selection of a consultant and the execution of a contract, while anticipated, are not guaranteed by the City. The City reserves the right to determine which submittal is in the City’s best interest and to award the contract on that basis, to reject any and all submittals, waive any irregularities of any submittal, and negotiate with any potential consultant if such is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The City makes no commitment to any respondent to this request for Statements of Qualifications beyond consideration of the written response to this request. Preparation of materials in response to this RFQ are totally the responsibility of the consultant. The City of Puyallup is an equal opportu-
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nity employer and encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned consultant firms to respond.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
The City of Puyallup in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Dan Vessels at dvessels@puyallupwa.gov or by calling collect (253) 841-5480.
Title VI Statement
The City of Puyallup, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
Published in the Tacoma Weekly/Dispatch and the Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) March 4, 2026 and March 11, 2026
City of Puyallup - Notice to Contractors
Ramp Litter Clean Up CIP No. 26-003
Bid Due: 2:00pm - Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Estimated Cost: $50,000 $60,000
Scope: The City of Puyallup has received a Department of Ecology (DOE) Grant from the Solid Waste Management Division for the Ramp Litter Cleanup Program (RLCP). The city is looking for an experienced contractor for professional ramp litter cleanup services. The selected contractor should have at least two (2) years of experience with litter cleanup projects. Ramp Litter Cleanup shall occur at the following five (5) locations:
On/Off Ramp 512 E&W from Pioneer Way
E On/Off Ramp 512 E&W from S Meridian
On/Off Ramp 512 E&W from 31st Ave SW
On Ramp 512 W from 94th Ave E (9th St SW)
Off Ramp 512 E from 94th Ave E (9th St SW)
The City anticipates awarding this Public Works Contract shortly thereafter bid opening with a Notice to Proceed date of 04/07/2026.
Notes: For information on obtaining bid documents, please email Robyn BuckHoldener at RBuck@PuyallupWA.gov.
Owner: City of Puyallup, 333 South Meridian, 4th Floor, Puyallup WA 98371
Contact: Kelton Parker, Project Manager, kparker@puyallupwa.gov
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
The City of Puyallup in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Dan Vessels, Jr. at DVessels@PuyallupWA.gov or by calling (253) 435-3641.
The City of Puyallup in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. Published in the Tacoma Weekly/Dispatch (TW) and the Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) March 11, 2026, and March 18, 2026.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (RCW 46.55.130), BURNS TOWING #5143 WILL SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES ON 03/17/2026 AT 11:00 am. PRIOR INSPECTION WILL BE FROM 8:00 am UNTIL 11:00 am. THIS COMPANY CAN BE CONTACTED AT 253-472-4496 FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS AUCTION. THE SALE LOCATION IS: 7401 McKinley Ave E Tacoma LOT # YEAR MAKE MODEL LICENSE
1 1990 JAGUAR XJ SEDAN 650GZZ/SAJHY1749LC606783 4 2008 FORD ESCAPE
CUA8360/1FMCU93178KA66731
4 2015 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
BJY3833/WVGAV7AX3FW565127
4 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
BPL0301/5NPDH4AE5EH458316
4 1997 LEXUS ES 300 CFZ6397/JT8BF22G1V0053907
4 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
CVK0745/1VWBP7A38CC025637 4 1994 FORD PROBE
AEF8937/1ZVLT20A0R5172907
4 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO
BXE9433/2G1FA1E35D9131395
4 2001 DODGE DURANGO
CMH3847/1B4HS28N61F535175
4 2007 KIA SPECTRA5 BMZ8276/ KNAFE161275002747
4 2015 FORD EDGE
CNC6256/2FMPK4K86FBB49261
1 2006 ACURA RL BKV5886/JH4KB16506C005782
1 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 CFX3123/JTMRK4DV8A5091750 4 2004 SUBARU LEGACY
980FPS/4S3BH686747619284
4 1996 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON
CUV0517/4S3BK4253T6304525
1 2007 DODGE CHARGER NO PLATE/2B3KA43R87H624613
1 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA AQX5056/2G1WT58K869224998 4 2004 NISSAN TITAN 761PZT/1N6AA06B94N503168 1 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA AKP6754/1N4BA41E44C845600 1 2016 HONDA CIVIC CPY8220/19XFC1F36GE208216 4 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE CMJ8190/1J4GW58S31C501832
4 UNKNOWNUNKNOWN UNKNOWN UNKNOWN/UNKNOWN 4 UNKNOWNUNKNOWN UNKNOWN UNKNOWN/UNKNOWN 4 2007 BMW X3 CNZ2381/WBXPC934X7WF14315 4 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER CRS4922/1GNDT13S052248439
1 2012 HONDA ACCORD
CGZ5000/1HGCP2F6XCA205907
4 2005 AUDI A6 CPB1374/WAUDG74F65N071523
4 2012 CHRYSLER 300
CMH6514./2C3CCAET9CH278168
1 2016 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE BYF8317/SALVP2BG7GH079713
1 2012 CADILLAC SRX 6YCA132/3GYFNAE34CS638487
4 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1711560/1GCEC14W82Z169411
4 2007 BMW 7-SERIES BXX1552/ WBAHL83577DT11036
1 2003 BMW 5-SERIES CUA0469/ WBADT63463CK32791
1 2003 FORD MUSTANG NO PLATE/1FAFP44423F367242
1 2011 BMW 3-SERIES CTT3039/ WBAKE5C51BE574088
4 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN CMH5412/3GNGK26J5XG105571 1 2009 NISSAN TITAN NO PLATE/1N6BA07D59N317249
1 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CTE4540/1LNHM97VX2Y690451
4 2015 MAZDA MAZDA3 CVK1535/3MZBM1U73FM170544
1 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CAY6586 / WDBRF64J65F626344
4 2015 BMW 3-SERIES BZU7458/ WBA3A5G57FNS82039
4 2019 SUBARU WRX CJA1276/JF1VA1B61K9810509
4 2019 MASERATI LEVANTE CVL1904/ ZN661ZUA2KX321772 1 1994 HONDA CIVIC CTG6594/2HGEJ1234RH558878 1 2004 HONDA CIVIC BYT7006/2HGES15504H622871 1 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE BYZ9535/1J4HR48N35C653776 4 2004 DODGE CARAVAN WRONG PLATE/1D4GP45R34B511336 1 2016 FORD FUSION CBW5855/1FA6P0H74G5100340 1 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS CHP0525/JTDKARFU7G3027788 1 2008 ACURA RL CGP1887/JH4KB16648C000337 4 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE BSV7801/3VWCK21Y23M303142 1 2001 JAGUAR S-TYPE BSA1833/SAJDA01P51GM10734 4 1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO BAW2163/1GNEL19W2NB156764 1 2015 SCION TC 4XA0AYA/JTKJF5C79FJ004519 4 2007 SUBARU FORESTER CFP0094/ JF1SG63657H728146 4 2022 INTW VICT508SAFS Car, truck, boat, etc./4RAVS0819NN120139
1 2009 AUDI A5 CSK9652/WAUDK78T79A034122 4 1994 FREIGHTLINER FL70 B94168S/1FV6HFAC5RL580392 4 1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO CLC0652/1GCDM15Z7NB229936 1 2007 KIA SPECTRA NO PLATE/ KNAFE121575467237 1 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CIERA CDS2475/1G3AG55M9R6433111 1 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE AGN5862/1G2JB5240Y7417217 Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch March 11, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE BFS GROUP, LLC dba BFS GROUP OF WASHINGTON, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. AE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC; WESTERN SURETY CO., Contractor’s Bond No. 72493685; JOSH JOHNSON, individually; Defendants. Cause No. 25-2-13409-
7 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION The State of Washington to the said Defendant JOSH JOHNSON: 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 4th day of February 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff BFS GROUP, LLC dba BFS GROUP OF WASHINGTON, LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff BFS GROUP, LLC dba BFS GROUP OF WASHINGTON, LLC, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The demand of said claim is payment for material supplied to Plaintiff. Aaron J. Atkission Wertjes Atkission Law, PS 321 Cleveland Ave SE, Ste. 201 Tumwater, WA 98501 First Date of Publication: February 4, 2026 DATED this 26th day of January 2026. WERTJES ATKISSION LAW, P.S. /s/ Aaron J. Atkission Aaron J. Atkission, WSBA No. 49035 Attorney for Plaintiff Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 & 11, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE In re the Estate of: GAYLA LAVAY HILL, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00254-4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 such claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim 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 of 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 this notice to the creditor as provided by RCW 11.40.010 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time, then the claim is forever barred, except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate assets and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 4, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATNE: /s/ Jennifer Susanne Hill MCCARTHY LAW OFFICE, PLLC By /s/ Conor E. McCarthy WSBA No 35497 1109 Tacoma Ave. South Tacoma, WA 98402 Phone: 253-484-0142 Fax: 253572-8957 conor@conormccarthylaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: 1109 Tacoma Ave. South Tacoma, WA 98402 Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch March 4, 11 & 18, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE In re the Estate of: JEAN MARTHA CASADORO, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00621-3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The people named below have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time such claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Co-Personal Representatives or the Co-Personal Representatives’ attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing of 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 Co-Personal Representatives served or mailed this notice to the creditor as provided by RCW 11.40.010(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time, then the claim is forever barred, except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate assets and non-probate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 11, 2026 CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: /s/ Dennis Stephen Casadoro MCCARTHY LAW OFFICE, PLLC By /s/ Conor E. McCarthy WSBA No 35497 1109 Tacoma Ave. South Tacoma, WA 98402 Phone: 253-484-0142 Fax: 253-572-8957 conor@cononrmccarthylaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: 1109 Tacoma Ave. South Tacoma, WA 98402 Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch March 11, 18 & 25, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE In re the Estate of: JESUS BRIONES-CASTILLEJA, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00504-7 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 such claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim 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 of 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 this notice to the creditor as provided by RCW 11.40.010(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time, then the claim is forever barred, except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate assets and non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 4, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: /s/ Brandon Thomas Briones McCarthy Law Office, PLLC 1109 Tacoma Ave. South Tacoma, WA 98402 Phone: 253-484-0142 Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch March 4, 11 & 18, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE In re the Estate of: JOSEPH FRANK BERTUCCI, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00423-7 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 such claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim 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 of 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 this notice to the creditor as provided by RCW 11.40.010 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time, then the claim is forever barred, except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate assets and non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 25, 2026 PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE: February 25, 2026 /s/ Michael Stephen Bertucci MCCARTHY LAW OFFICE, PLLC By /s/ Conor E. McCarthy WSBA No 35497 1109 Tacoma Ave. South Tacoma, WA 98402 Phone: 253-484-0142 Fax:253-572-8957 conor@conormccarthylaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: 1109 Tacoma Ave. South Tacoma, WA 98402 Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch February 25, March 4 & 11, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PIERCE MINOR GUARDIANSHIP PETITION, SUMMONS SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND: To John Doe, unknown biological father of Indigo Rose Baltazar, DOB 11-1-2025, Minor Guardianship Petition, Cause No. 26-4-000321 I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Petition for a Minor Guardianship You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this summons is published: February 25, 2026. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default of judgement). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response: • If you disagree use Objection to Minor Guardianship, form GDN-M-301 • If you agree use Parent’s Consent to Minor Guardianship, form GDN-M-304 You can get the Response/Objection form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts. wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee) 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County 930 Tacoma Ave South, Room #110 Tacoma, WA 98402 5. Lawyer Not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons: Shaun Sanchez I agree to accept legal papers for this cause at the following address: 22123 50th Ave Ct E Spanaway, WA 98387 This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 2026
NOTICE OF COMPLETE LAND USE APPLICATION(S)
The City of Puyallup Development Center hereby announces that the following complete land use application(s) have been submitted for processing.
Planning Case No. PLSSP20260021: Applicant: Rick Velasquez - Cimco PNW
Location: 2310 INTER AVE, PUYALLUP, WA 98372; Zoning: ML - Limited Manufacturing Request: Construction of a 3,200 square foot building warehouse addition to a developed commercial site for secure covered storage. Project includes associated parking, access, and utility extensions. Comment Due Date: Written comments will be accepted if filed with the Development and Permitting Services Department on or before 3:00PM on March 25, 2026. SEPA status: The City may issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) or Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for this proposal under the optional DNS SEPA process, provided in WAC 197-11-355. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the proposal may be obtain upon request. Consistent with WAC 197-11-545 regarding consulted agencies, other agencies and the public, comments must be received on this notice to retain future rights to appeal the subject Determination. Environmental mitigation measures under consideration: None identified as of the date of this mailer; staff reviewing SEPA checklist.
Public Comments: Please be advised that any response to this letter will become a matter of Public Record. The public, consulted agencies and other agencies are encouraged to contact the staff listed below to become a ‘Party of Record’ on the subject permit application(s). The public may review contents of the official file for the subject proposal, provide written comments, participate in public hearings/meetings for the subject permit(s), and request a copy of the final decision. General application information is available for public review at www.cityofpuyallup.org/ActivePermits. The application file is available for review at https://permits. puyallupwa.gov/portal/. Please click on the ‘ Application Search’ button under the ‘ Planning Division’ header. Once you have navigated to the Planning Division Application search page, you can search by the case number or site address. The file can also be viewed in person at Puyallup City Hall during normal business hours (9:00am - 3:00pm) at the Development and Permitting Services Center at 333 South Meridian, 2nd floor, Puyallup, WA 98371). Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The City of Puyallup in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Dan Vessels Jr. at DVessels@PuyallupWA.gov, by calling (253) 841-5480, writing us via mail (333 South Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371) or by visiting the Development and Permitting Services Center at 333 South Meridian, 2nd floor, Puyallup, WA 98371). Staff contact: Nabila Comstock, Associate Planner - (253) 770-3361 | NComstock@ PuyallupWA.gov Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch March 11, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE In the Matter of the Estate of MARINA D. CERVANTES, Deceased. No. 25-4-01415-32 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as the 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 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(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 non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: 2/25/2026
Personal Representative: Phyllis R. Coolen Address for Mailing Notice: Evergreen Estate & Elder Law Holland I. McBurns, WSBA #30600 818 W. Riverside Ave. Suite 510 Spokane, WA 99201 Telephone Number: 509-325-5222 Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch February 25, March 4 & 11, 2026
