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Eatonville falls short against reigning champs in 1A playoffs

By Skip Smith

Contributing Writer

In a David vs. Goliath showdown, the No. 1 seeded Royal Knights showcased their dominance by defeating the No. 16 seed Eatonville Cruisers 50-0 in the opening round of the 1A state playoffs. While the scoreboard reflected a lopsided victory, the Eatonville Cruisers, who battled through a challenging season, displayed unwavering heart and pride until the final whistle.

The Cruisers faced adversity early in the season with the resignation of their offensive coordinator after the second game, causing offensive struggles. Later, tragedy struck with the loss of teammate Jason Naro. However, the resilient Cruisers rallied, winning their next two games to secure a playoff berth.

The Cruisers, entering this game with a 6-4 record, aimed to shock the state and dethrone the defending champions. This matchup was a rematch of the 2021 state title game and the Cruisers were looking for a little payback.

A poignant pre-game tribute saw Eatonville's four team captains bring Naro's No. 33 jersey to the coin toss, honoring the memory of their fallen teammate. The emotional gesture set the tone for a game where the Cruisers fought valiantly against the reigning champs.

While Eatonville's defense effectively contained Royal's rushing attack, they struggled against the Knight's passing game.

Despite pressuring quarterback Lance Allred, the Cruisers found it challenging to thwart his ability to scramble and find open receivers for substantial gains.

On the offensive side, Eatonville's Hunter Klumpar faced relentless pressure due to an undersized and overmatched offensive line.

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Andrea Stammen The Eatonville Cruiser swim team shows of their State Academic Champion patches they received after being crowned the 2023 WIAA 1A State Academic Champions.

Eatonville Cruiser swim team shines in district meet

Earns academic state championship

By Skip Smith

Contributing Writer

The Eatonville Cruiser swim team had an eventful journey through the district meet and the subsequent state swim finals. The district meet, held prior to the state finals, showcased the team's dedication and improvement.

In the 200 Medley Relay, swimmers Nicole Tomyn, Charlotte Stumph, Victoria Boren, and Jaliah Vinson finished 11th. Kaylee Bernt demonstrated remarkable

progress, finishing 13th in the 200 Free due to locked heats but claiming the 11th fastest time and dropping 4 seconds off her season best. Reese Zurfluh finished 17th in the 200 IM, Gracie Forsman secured 5th place in the 50 Free, and Kaylee Bernt impressed again with a 7th place finish in the 500 Free, dropping an impressive 9 seconds from her season best.

The 200 Free Relay team comprising Annika Howard, Reese Zurfluh, Kaylee Bernt, and Gracie Forsman finished 5th, shaving 6 seconds off

their season best time. Gracie Forsman also competed in the 100 Breast, finishing 10th. The highlight of the district meet was the 400 Free Relay, where the team of Annika Howard, Reese Zurfluh, Kaylee Bernt, and Gracie Forsman finished 7th, dropping a remarkable fifteen seconds from their season best time, earning them a wildcard placement into the state finals.

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Savvy Senior: How an incentive trust can influence your heirs

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ear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about creating an incentive trust? I have an adult son and daughter that are both financially inept. Before I die, I want to put some type of requirements in place that they will need to follow in order to receive their portion of my estate.

Frustrated Father Dear Frustrated, If you want to influence your heirs even after you’re gone, an incentive trust is definitely an option to consider, but be careful how you construct it because it can cause unintended, unfair consequences.

Here’s how it works, along with some tips to help you create one.

INCENTIVE TRUSTS BASICS An incentive trust is an estateplanning tool designed to help encourage your heirs in a direction you desire when you’re no longer around.

With an incentive trust, some or all of your assets are passed to your trust when you die rather than directly to your heirs. Your trustee is empowered to distribute funds from the trust only if and when your beneficiaries do whatever it is you have specified in the trust.

For example, an incentive trust might encourage a beneficiary to graduate from college, enter a particular profession, get married or even have children. They could

Adobe Stock also reward beneficiaries who do charitable work or supplement the incomes of those who choose low paying, yet meaningful careers like teaching or social work. Or they could penalize beneficiaries who don’t work by cutting off or decreasing distributions or placing restrictions on heirs with addictions by requiring that payments go directly to rehab centers.

But be aware that these types of trusts can also have drawbacks. A poorly constructed incentive trust can have a high risk of unintended consequences. For example, if your trust provides a financial incentive for your children to be employed full-time, but one of them gets sick or seriously injured in a car accident and can’t work, they would be punished unfairly.

You also need to know that incentive trusts aren’t cheap. You can expect to pay an attorney $2,500 to $5,000 to draft one.

There are also legal limits on what you can do with an incentive trust.

While state laws vary, incentive trusts that encourage a beneficiary to join or leave a particular religion, or leave a spouse or not marry at all, can be challenged in court and possibly struck down.

HOW TO CREATE ONE To create a solid incentive trust that accomplishes what you envision, you need to hire an estate-planning attorney who will include precise instructions that clearly spells out your wishes. You’ll also want to include language granting your trustee the right to use his or her discretion

and that the trustee’s decisions should be final and binding.

This allows your trustee to make common sense rulings, which will reduce or eliminate the chances of unintended and unfair consequences. It also makes it very difficult for beneficiaries to successfully challenge the trust or trustee in court. When a trust grants final decision-making authority to its trustee, it becomes almost impossible for beneficiaries to successfully argue that this trustee is not correctly implementing the trust’s terms.

The key is to select a trustee who’s smart enough to interpret your intent and has sufficient backbone to stand up to beneficiaries when necessary.

You also need to select a successor trustee too if your first choice can no longer serve. Fees paid to a trustee vary widely depending on the state’s fee schedules, the size and complexity of the trust, and conditions laid out in the trust.

To find an experienced attorney in your area to help you create an incentive trust, see the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (naela.org) and the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (actec.org).

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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TURKEY TALK

By Lynda Balslev

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t's time to tame the bird. There are many ways to cook a turkey, and choosing your method is the first step to a seamless Thanksgiving dinner. To brine or not to brine? Dry or wet?

Roast, smoke or grill? Let's start by saying there are no wrong answers, and all methods will deliver a flavorful turkey.

This recipe is for a dry-brined whole turkey cooked on the grill. I rely on my gas grill for the holiday so I can free up my oven for other dishes to cook. If you don't have a grill, or weather does not permit, that's no problem; there are instructions for oven roasting provided as well.

Dry brines are simple: just salt and dry seasonings. They are less messy and cumbersome than liquid brines, which require refrigerating a hefty bird submerged in unwieldy liquid for multiple days. You do need to start the drybrining process ahead, at least two days before serving, with a good salt rub. The salt acts as a cure and draws the moisture out of the turkey, creating a natural brine that is then reabsorbed while it refrigerates, thus seasoning and tenderizing the meat with the flavorful juice. This technique was made famous by San Francisco chef Judy Rodgers, who dry-brined her iconic roast chicken at Zuni Cafe.

ROASTED TURKEY Active time: 20 minutes Total time: 3 to 4 hours, depending on turkey size, plus brining and resting time Yield: Serves 8 to 10 1 (12- to 14-pound) turkey, thoroughly defrosted if frozen

Kosher salt 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon crumbled dried sage 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 6 wedges 6 garlic cloves, peeled, lightly crushed but intact 1 small bunch fresh thyme sprigs 4 fresh rosemary sprigs 8 ounces unsalted butter, softened

Two days before serving, rinse and pat the turkey dry. Using 1 tablespoon of kosher salt per 4 pounds of turkey, combine the salt, brown sugar, black pepper, dried thyme and sage in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the bird, including between the skin and flesh and in the cavity.

Place the turkey in a large baking pan, breast side down, and refrigerate uncovered for 24 hours. After 24 hours, flip the turkey and continue to refrigerate for 24 hours more.

Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting.

Heat the oven to 425 degrees (or prepare your grill for indirect cooking over medium-high heat).

Lightly stuff the cavity and neck of the turkey with the onion, garlic, fresh thyme and rosemary.

Do not pack too tightly or you will slow down the cooking process. Smear the butter all over the turkey and between the skin and breast meat.

Truss the legs and tuck the wings under the bird.

Arrange the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a large baking pan or grill pan. Place in the oven (or on the grill over indirect heat) and roast for 20 minutes.

Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees

Photo by Lynda Balslev (or adjust the grill for indirect heat, as close to 325 degrees as possible). Continue to roast the turkey until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh, without touching the bone, registers 160 degrees, about 12 minutes per pound for total cooking time. If the turkey begins to darken before it finishes cooking, lightly cover with foil.

Remove the turkey from the oven or grill and transfer to a cutting board. Discard the stuffing ingredients and let the turkey rest at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before carving.

Lynda Balslev is an award-winning writer, cookbook author, and recipe developer based in northern California. Visit TasteFood at TasteFoodblog.com.

Seattle city leaders call victory for affordable housing levy

By Spencer Pauley The Center Square

Despite votes still being counted, Seattle city leaders are calling a victory over the proposed affordable housing levy currently sitting at a 66% voter approval.

The ballot measure replaces an expiring seven-year property

tax levy with a new levy that is anticipated to collect $970 million through 2030, or $138.6 million annually. Out of the total generated revenue, the most spending would be approximately $707 million toward creating and preserving affordable rental housing for seniors, homeless people and other low-income households.

Obituary Frank Hoffman August 4, 1932 - October 28, 2023

Frank Hoffman was a hard-working man, a loving father and husband, and a respected member of the community. Born in Tacoma, Washington, he passed away at home at the age of 91 in Eatonville, Washington surrounded by his family. He is survived by: • His wife of 65 years, Laura • His daughter Monica, her husband Dale, and grandson Mark • His daughter Sheila and her husband Chuck • His son Frank, his wife Brandi, granddaughter Samantha, and grandson Mason • His son Mike, his wife Laurel, grandsons Myles and Owen, and granddaughter Olivia • His older brother George Frank worked as a machinist at Western Machine in Tacoma for 34 years. He loved his family and sacrificed for them no matter how tired he was after work. He was also a loving and dedicated husband.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 11 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Eatonville, Washington. Interment will be at Eatonville Cemetery following mass, with a reception in the parish hall afterwards.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the church or to the Eatonville Family Agency in Frank’s memory.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the caregivers at Life Care Center of South Hill during Frank’s illness.

Frank will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family.

“Today’s passage of the Seattle Housing Levy by Seattle voters shows our community’s commitment to finding solutions for the housing, displacement, and homelessness crises,” Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda said in a Wednesday statement.

Mosqueda added that the levy would build on the previous successes from the original housing levy, including over 16,000 people estimated to live in levy-supported homes at any given time and increased housing stability for thousands of families.

“The return on these investments is immeasurable, and we should be immensely proud as a community,” Mosqueda said.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE EATONVILLE TOWN COUNCIL on Monday, November 27, 2023 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Eatonville Town Council shall hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of soliciting public input on Ordinance 2023-8 an Ordinance of the Town of Eatonville, Washington, adopting the Budget for the calendar year 2024. This meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting. Public comment for the Public Hearing will be opened up during the Public Hearing portion of the meeting.

This meeting will be held in-person at the Eatonville Community Center, 305 Center St W. on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7:00pm.

You may also join via zoom: Meeting ID 537 233 9187 or by calling in at 253-215-8782. Passcode:98328 ____________________________________________ Published November 15, 2023 and November 22, 2023

For 2024, the new tax levy will start at 45 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, or $383 a year for the median Seattle homeowner. That is approximately $261 more per year than the expiring levy's median cost of $122 per year.

The affordable housing levy was unanimously endorsed by the Seattle City Council after Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed it in March 2023.

“We know issues of affordability, housing access, and homelessness are strongly interconnected, and this comprehensive package is designed to make a meaningful impact,” Harrell said following the initial votes. “The levy means more resources to build more affordable places and permanent supportive housing for people to live.”

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Port of Seattle touts recordbreaking 2023 cruise ship season

By Spencer Pauley The Center Square

Seattle’s 2023 cruise season had a record number of passengers to and from the city, representing a continuing boom to the local economy.

The departure of Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Norwegian Sun” on Oct. 30 was the final cruise ship for the year. According to the Port of Seattle, this year’s cruise season included 291 cruises and approximately 1.8 million revenue passengers, which is a new record.

The port counts passengers both embarking and disembarking, which means over 907,572 passengers visited in the sixmonth span that began on April 15.

The collective cruise ships bring nearly $900 million in economic activity to the Seattle region, according to the port. The port also noted that over 20% of cruise passengers check their bags early to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

“Cruise ships carried a record number of passengers to and from Seattle this year and a record number of ships lowered their emissions by plugging in to clean, shore side electricity at berth,” Port of Seattle

Executive Director Steve Metruck said in a statement. “We look forward to 2030, when we have a goal for every homeport cruise ship calling Seattle to plug in.”

As a result of the increased number of cruise ships, the port also sees an increase in the use of short power, which helps reduce carbon emissions. Shore power is electrical power to a ship at berth while its main and auxiliary engines are shut down. This standard first started in Seattle in 2004.

The Seattle Port was one of the first ports to provide shore power for two vessels at once and the first homeport to offer shore power in general.

The port is currently working to make its third cruise berth at Seattle’s Pier 66 capable of supplying shore power during next year’s cruise season.

In 2022, the Port of Seattle estimated 640,000 travelers came through Seattle on Alaskan cruises. That was a 6% increase over the 2019 passenger volume, according to the port.

The port anticipates 277 cruise homeport calls in 2024, with “very strong passenger volumes,” in turn bringing an even bigger return for the local economy via the cruise industry.

Washington Farm Bureau seeks legislative action on ag fuel-tax dispute

By Randy Bracht The Center Square

The Washington Farm Bureau is urging state lawmakers to address a multi-milliondollar dispute with the Department of Ecology over a tax exemption for fuels used for agricultural purposes and transporting agricultural products on public highways.

The bureau contends the state’s 2021 Climate Commitment Act, which seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, includes a five-year exemption from its cap-and-trade program for emissions from diesel fuels used in farming and hauling agricultural products by truck.

But in developing regulations, Ecology instead created “an arbitrary exemption process inconsistent with its statutory obligations,” the farm bureau and Washington Trucking Associations alleged in a lawsuit filed in September in Thurston County Superior Court.

The two organizations contend that the CCA-imposed charges, implemented in January, have increased ag-related diesel costs between 45 cents and 70 cents per gallon, resulting in an estimated $74 million increase in fuel prices “that should be exempt.” They are seeking an administrative law review of the provision, and restitution. A trial setting date is

scheduled Jan. 12.

On Thursday, Bre Elsey, the farm bureau’s director of governmental affairs, said, “It’s unfortunate that Ecology officials propose changes to the Climate Commitment Act for their own public relations crisis due to sky-rocketing fuel costs, but won’t consider a statutory fix to remit millions of dollars in illegal charges back to the state’s farmers and ranchers.”

The farm bureau said Ecology could “easily resolve any unjust costs imposed on the transport of agricultural products by partnering with agriculture to reopen the statute.” A petition submitted in June seeking resolution was rejected by the state agency, prompting the lawsuit in September.

In addition to the pending litigation, the farm bureau is hoping state lawmakers also address the issue when they convene in January for the 2024 session.

“As the Legislature prepares to reassess its cap-and-trade program, the Washington Farm Bureau urges the state to correct this injury and provide restitution for the damages already incurred due to the state's failure to honor its programmatic obligations under law,” said Elsey.

It was not immediately specified whether any lawmakers had yet drafted a bill for consideration.

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Eatonville United Methodist Church

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Bonnie Ritchea

ccording to historical stories T.C. Van Eaton was a young man of 27, looking for a place to establish a town when he bought Hanks’s squatter rights for $50.

Mr. Van Eaton donated the lots where the First Methodist Episcopal Church appeared in Eatonville. On December 18th, 1903, the church became incorporated. In 1906 church membership was increased to 20. The bell was purchased in 1915 with funds from Mrs. Emily R. Vickers and has been rung every Sunday before worship services. It is also rung for different occasions. Early on this church and members reached out to the community. The city library was in the building for a time. For a while Boy Scout troops met in the basement.

Funerals were always held in the church. The facilities were always available for weddings and receptions for any persons, church members or others.

Members of Eatonville Methodist experienced World War I, World War II and all the other battles, wars, and disasters across the country.

A large plaque was made early on and all who served from this church were put on it and continue to do so.

In Decembers of 1996 there was an unforeseen problem. The members of this church were famous for its holiday dinners. The article appeared as follows.” Church Dinner” It snowed all night; the snow was deep. The trees hung low; a branch came down. The lights went out.

The turkeys were in the oven to be ready for the Annual Methodist dinner. Grace and Willie paced and worried. What, oh, what would they do? An hour went by, there was still no electricity. Someone said, “The local bakery bakes with wood. Do you suppose we could move the turkeys from the church to the bakery? “The bakery was called, and they said “Yes, of course bring them.” The turkeys were heavy. The streets were slick. No woman should be trying to walk on the ice, load the heavy birds, and get the to the bakery.

FIREMEN TO THE RESCUE!!!!! Five young firemen arrived at the church, loaded the turkeys into a truck, delivered them to the bakery and into the wood burning ovens.

Willie fed the firemen, as you know Willie would do. When the turkeys were done the firemen picked them up at the bakery, loaded them in the truck, returned the to the church kitchen where they were carved by Willie and Grace. By then the electricity came back on.

The dinner was a great success. In fact, despite the storm they had a big turnout for the dinner and ran out of turkeys.

THANK YOU, FIREMEN, THANK YOU OHOP BAKERY, THANK YOU GRACE AND WILLIE AS WELL AS THE MANY OTHER PEOPLE THAT HELPED MAKE THE DINNER A SUCCESS.” We wish to thank all the First Responders, our military families (past and present), and loved ones.

By the Grace of God Eatonville United Methodist Church members are proud of their community and people of different faiths.

Congratulations for 120 years. Happy Holidays!

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Washington panel recommended treatment over jail time for child porn

By TJ Martinell The Center Square

The Washington Sex Offender Policy Board last year recommended the Legislature consider treatment rather than imprisonment for those convicted of possessing or viewing child pornography or caught in an internet sting operation.

The recommendations among several contained in a report to the House Public Safety Committee regarding “treatment alternatives for certain sex offenses; lifetime supervision; failure to register; washouts; and system improvements.”

In 1984, the Legislature passed the Sexual Exploitation of Children Act, which created several new criminal offenses involving the depiction of minors engaged in sexual conduct, including: • Dealing in child pornography • Bringing child pornography into the state • Possessing child pornography Prior to 2006, possessing child pornography was considered a nonsex offense, until it was reclassified as a sex-offense and reclassified as a level 6 class B felony. Those convicted of it now must also register as a sex offender.

Since 2006, the number of people convicted of possession has increased, along with the time served.

According to the 2022 SOPB report, the average incarceration length for a person convicted of possession in 2019 was almost four years.

Of the 202 people convicted of possessing child pornography between 2015-2019, 82% were firsttime offenders, according to SOPB, which also notes that the state does not allow sentencing alternatives for first-time sex offenses.

“Accessing and collecting illegal images is much easier now that they are available from a home computer or smart phone,” the 2022 SOPB report states. “A surprising fact is the rate of child sexual abuse in the U. S. has decreased 64% since 1990. This decrease has occurred simultaneously as the number of available illegal, internet depictions has increased dramatically.”

Citing a 2015 study of 638 individuals released from federal imprisonment, the SOPB report argues that “depiction-only” offenders should be treated separately than “contact sexual” offenders.

“Depiction-only offenders were more likely than contact offenders to be better educated and employed at the time of their arrest,” the report states. “In addition, depiction-only offenders were less likely to have a history of criminal behavior or substance abuse than contact sexual offenders. During a follow-up period of 4.8 years, 3% of the 428 depiction-

only offenders and 5.7% of the 210 contact sexual offenders were arrested for a contact sexual offense.”

Citing a separate 2017 study, the SOPB report notes that “the authors suggest depiction-only offenders are a special group of offenders whose criminal behavior is limited to accessing and collecting illegal, internet depictions, and aside from this criminal behavior, these individuals are similar to the average member of the community.”

The SOPB report concludes that “the best available evidence indicates individuals whose behavior is limited to viewing, possessing, duplicating, disseminating, or exchanging illegal, internet depictions are at low-risk of reoffending. Consequently, treatment in the community can be done at a low risk to the community. We believe other individuals convicted of a sex offense who are assessed as lowrisk to reoffend are good candidates to be considered for a sentencing alternative that minimizes the use of incarceration and focuses on treatment in the community.”

For example, “an individual who viewed illegal, internet depictions out of curiosity and is a low risk to re-offend may need minimum treatment,” according to the SOPB report.

That specific recommendation received unanimous support among board members, including

the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, but with caveats. While the WASPC wrote in its response to the report that "if system can make a meaningful intervention and engage the individual in treatment, the likelihood of continued sexual offending decreases," it added that "we have concerns regarding those individuals convicted of dealing in depictions (RCW 9.68A.050) being offered a SSOSA-like alternative.

Dealing depictions is more serious than possession/viewing. Much like creating depictions, dealing/ sharing depictions further victimizes the actual victims depicted in the images and warrants a more serious intervention."

In particular, the WASPC opposed a separate recommendation that received mixes support that would offer diversion for individuals convicted of an internet sting or other sex offense not involving an identifiable victim, arguing that "seeking underage stranger victims is predatory behavior and should not be eligible for sentencing alternatives. If an individual was seeking, and making contact with, identifiable juvenile victims on the internet, they would not be eligible for a sentencing alternative. The offense behavior is no different when there is an identifiable juvenile victim compared to an internet sting victim."

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Trinity Potter Eatonville's team captains, Dylan Norman, Payton Hanly, Riley Storm, and Max Henley brought an extra special jersey with them to the coin toss in their first round game of the state playoffs.

FOOTBALL from Page 1Æ Klumpar, however, showcased his resilience by escaping pressure and connecting with receivers, including a key 27-yard completion to Griffin Clevenger on a critical 3rd and long.

The Cruiser run game encountered difficulties against Royal's formidable defense, with Dylan Norman and Payton Hanly

facing tough opposition throughout the night.

Despite these challenges, Eatonville's defense demonstrated tenacity, forcing two turnovers and forcing the Knights to go three and out and punt the ball to end two of their drives.

A notable bright spot for Eatonville emerged late in the game when freshman Cole Fowler led a promising 6-play drive, showcasing

the future of the Cruiser's quarterback position. Fowler's 40yard completion to freshman Jacob Simons on 4th and 5 hinted at the potential awaiting the Cruisers postKlumpar.

Eatonville's season concludes with a 6-5 record, securing second place in the 1A Evergreen League.

Eatonville made it to the state tournament for the 9th time in the last 10 years.

Center on Nov. 10th – 11th, the team faced tough competition.

Despite placing 24th in the state preliminary race, they did not advance to the finals, as only the top 16 advanced. However, their season ended on a positive note as they were named the 2023 WIAA 1A Academic State Champions. With an impressive average GPA of 3.634, the Eatonville High School girls had the highest GPA among all 2A & 1A girls swim teams in the state.

Head coach Andrea Stammen expressed immense pride in her team's achievements, both in and out of the pool. She highlighted their hard work, dedication to the team, and positive attitude as key factors in their success.

The coach commended the team for dropping an incredible 15 seconds at the district meet and earning a spot in the state finals with the relay. Being crowned Academic State Champions was the perfect culmination of a spectacular season, emphasizing the team's commitment to excellence both academically and athletically.

Nov 15, 2023

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Food-conditioned marmot from Mount Rainier National Park finds new home

by Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

EATONVILLE, Wash.—A hoary marmot living in Mount Rainier National Park now calls Northwest Trek Wildlife Park home.

The young marmot, estimated to be born in spring 2022, was fed human food and began aggressively begging for food from people in the national park.

According to Mount Rainier National Park officials, the animal had become a danger to himself and people.

"Food-conditioned animals will beg aggressively for food and may bite, causing serious injury and possible infection to people," said Dr. Tara Chestnut, former wildlife ecologist for Mount Rainier National Park. "Feeding an animal can also potentially spread diseases among animals and people. In most cases, the only solution for foodconditioned animals is to remove them, which typically means humanely euthanizing them."

When Dr. Chestnut observed the marmot's behavior and assessed its young age, she called Northwest Trek's head veterinarian, Dr. Allison Case, to see if the animal might be a candidate to become an ambassador animal for the wildlife park.

An ambassador animal provides real-life lessons to the visiting public about how to be good stewards of public lands. After learning of the animal's history, Dr. Case determined the marmot would be a good candidate, and the wildlife park had space for him. If the answer had been no, the only other option would have been euthanasia.

"Animals that are habituated to humans and become food-conditioned are often killed by traffic or euthanized for public safety,” explained Dr. Chestnut. "We are fortunate that Northwest Trek can provide a great home for this marmot so he can live a full life. Most wild animals that become

habituated to people are not so lucky."

"Together, we agreed this would be an incredible learning opportunity for the public," said Dr. Case. "This marmot will be a wonderful ambassador for his wild counterparts and encourage our guests to respect and appreciate wildlife from a distance when visiting our parks and other natural areas."

Northwest Trek staff and Dr. Chestnut have worked closely for years on conservation projects, including restoring fishers to Washington's Cascade Mountain Range.

The keepers wanted to honor their longstanding relationship and Dr. Chestnut's dedication to wild animals and named the marmot "Chestnut."

CHESTNUT'S HEALTH EXAM Chestnut is the first hoary marmot to live at Northwest Trek, so keepers, veterinarians, and other staff were mesmerized and curious about Chestnut's arrival.

Upon arrival, every animal new to the wildlife park undergoes a comprehensive health exam. During Chestnut's health exam, keepers took turns admiring the adorably giant rodent while Dr. Case, Associate Veterinarian Dr. Cassidy Soehnlein, and Veterinary Technician Tracy Cramer worked away. With the help of keepers and park scientists, they took blood samples and X-rays, trimmed his nails, gave him essential vaccines, examined his mouth and teeth, and weighed him. Chestnut weighed nearly 9 pounds.

Adult males can weigh more than 10 pounds.

"He appears to be a very healthy, young marmot," said Dr. Case.

ABOUT HOARY MARMOTS Hoary marmots are the largest member of the squirrel family. They are common in the subalpine regions of Mount Rainier

Katie G. Cotterill/Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Chestnut, a hoary marmot living in Mount Rainier National Park, now calls Northwest Trek Wildlife Park home National Park, which is around the southern limit of their range. They can be found all the way north to Alaska. They eat vast amounts of meadow vegetation, including sedges and lupine. The thick layers of fat they develop allow them to survive eight to nine months of hibernation each year. Hoary marmots are named for the silvery grey fur on their shoulders and upper back. Marmots are sometimes called "whistle pigs" for the exceptionally loud, shrill whistle-call they can make to warn against the presence of potential predators.

KEEP WILDLIFE WILD Biologists at Mount Rainier National Park have noticed a change in the natural behavior of the park's wildlife. Animals have been fed by people and are now "food-conditioned"— meaning they seek out people for food. They learn to steal from picnic tables and trash cans and forage through visitors' belongings.

This behavior is unsafe for both wildlife and park visitors. Food-conditioned animals are very smart.

They have learned to change their behavior to convince humans they need our snacks. They don't; they've just discovered they can get an easy meal from us.

Feeding wildlife can be as direct as offering some of your lunch, tossing an apple core out the window, or leaving food or garbage exposed for animals to find.

An animal may take just one

experience to learn "people equal food."

Wildlife depends on natural behavior for survival; once a wild animal becomes food-conditioned, it loses its natural fear of people and public places.

Not feeding park animals keeps people safe and wildlife wild.

WHAT'S THE PROBLEM? Many animals store food to survive during winter months, but human food does not keep well. Animals that store human food may die as a result.

Food scraps like apple cores or pizza crusts tossed off the road or trail instead of putting them in a secured trash bin can attract larger predators, such as coyotes and bears. Once these predators become used to humans, they may present a risk to humans and their pets.

Food-conditioned animals are at a high risk of being involved in vehicle collisions and may die as a result.

Feeding attracts large numbers of jays and ravens to areas that prey on other songbirds' eggs and young.

Here's what you can do: • Always store food, beverages, and toiletries in a hard-sided vehicle, campground food lockers, or bear-resistant containers.

• Resist the temptation to feed wildlife and keep a safe and respectful distance.

• Keep a clean campsite and pack out all food and garbage from the backcountry.

• If the garbage is full, do not leave it; take it with you.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is open Friday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Guests can look for Chestnut in the wetlands habitat of the wildlife park.

Learn more at nwtrek.org.

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Nov 15, 2023

File No: 23-00642WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq.

Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Raymond H. Wagner , Jr. Current Beneficiary loanDepot.com, LLC Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer LoanDepot.com, LLC Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 201811150610 Parcel Number(s) 2560500990 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on December 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM sell at public auction located At the Second Floor Entry Plaza Outside Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Ave South, Tacoma, WA, 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: LOT 99, BONNIE BRAE, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 58 OF PLATS AT PAGES 53, 54 AND 55, IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON.ON abbreviated legal: LOT 99, BONNIE BRAE, BK 58, PGS 5355, PIERCE COUNTY Commonly known as: 19304 77th St E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated November 8, 2018, recorded November 15, 2018, under Auditor’s File No. 201811150610, records of Pierce County, Washington, from Raymond H. Wagner, Jr., as Grantor, to WFG National Title Insurance Company as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for LoanDepot.com, LLC, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to loanDepot.com, LLC, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 202305040060. 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 $23,248.75 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 $369,830.08, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from February 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 December 15, 2023. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured

by December 04, 2023 (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 December 04, 2023 (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 December 04, 2023 (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: RAYMOND HUDSON WAGNER 19304 77TH ST E BONNEY LAKE, WA 98391 RAYMOND HUDSON WAGNER C/O LAW OFFICE OF HOLLY STANTON PLLC 8401 S PARK AVE TACOMA, WA 98444-6328 RaymondH. Wagner Jr. 19304 77th St E Bonney Lake, WA 98391 by both first class and certified mail on June 28, 2023; 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 28, 2023. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and service or posting.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property.

IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the RCW 61.24.130.

Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS: The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE

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Legal Notices

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: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search& searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear 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 August 4, 2023.

By: Samantha Snyder Name: Samantha Snyder Title: Foreclosure Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC 320 120th Ave. NE, Suite B203 Bellevue, WA 98005 (425) 800-4703 NPP0438631 To: DISPATCH (PIERCE) 11/15/2023, 12/06/2023 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (rcw46.55.130), GRAHAM TOWING #5124 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON November 21, 2023 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 November 15, 2023 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In re the Estate of MARILYNN SANFORD GREENING, Deceased. No. 23-4-07635-1 SEA 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 deceased 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: November 15, 2023 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Jay Sanford Greening ATTORNEY FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Meredith Davison, WSBA #51263 ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: c/o MALONE LAW GROUP PS 2208 NW Market Street, Suite 420 Seattle, WA 98107 Published in the Dispatch November 15, 22 & 29, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE EATONVILLE TOWN COUNCIL on Monday, November 27, 2023 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Eatonville Town Council shall hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of soliciting public input on Ordinance 2023-8 an Ordinance of the Town of Eatonville, Washington, adopting the Budget for the calendar year 2024. This meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting.

Public comment for the Public Hearing will be opened up during the Public Hearing portion of the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the Eatonville Community Center, 305 Center St W. on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7:00pm.

You may also join via zoom: Meeting ID 537 233 9187 or by calling in at 253-215-8782.

Passcode:98328 Published November 15, 2023 and November 22, 2023 STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE SUPERIOR COURT: THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO JOHN DOE, unknown biological Father of PRINCESS SO’PHEA CHEV Cause No.234-01968-0 Dependency Petition was filed August 22, 2023 AND TO WHOM IT MAY

CONCERN: A fact finding Hearing will be held on this matter on: Dec 15th 2023 1:30 pm 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 please use Below information and expect the court to inquire about the reason For appearance by zoom.

Participate in this hearing by video at https:// zoom.us/join or telephone at (253)215-8782 using zoom Meeting ID 983 8384 6659, Passcode 256739 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 ORDER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOU ABSENCE. To request a copy of the notice, and summons, and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 1-800423-6246. To view information about Your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg. wa.gov/DPY.aspx Date this 27 day of October 2023 By Phea Chev : Plaintiff PO BOX 64548 Tacoma WA 98466 Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & December 6, 2023

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PIERCE In re: Adoption: AHANNA MARIE MENDOZA, DOB 10/18/2007 No. 23-5-00372-8 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION OF THE MOTHER, NICOLE ELIZABETH DAVEY. (SMPB) To the Respondent: NICOLE ELIZABETH DAVEY The petitioners have started an action in the above court requesting: Adoption of the child listed in paragraph 1 of the Petition for Adoption. The petition also requests that the court grant the following relief: 1.

That the court enter a decree providing for the adoption of the above minor child and establishing the petitioners, Jodi Land and Michael Land as the natural parents of Ahanna Marie Mendoza for all lawful intents and purposes; 2. That the court change the name of the above minor child to: Ahanna Mendoza Land; and 3. Granting such other relief as is just and proper. You must respond to this summons by serving a copy of your written response on the person signing this summons and by filing the original with the clerk of the court. If you do not serve your written response within 60 days after the date of the last publication of this summons the court may enter an order of default against you, and the court may, without further notice to you, enter a decree and approve or provide for other relief requested in this summons. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before an order of default or a decree may be entered. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. One method of serving a copy of your response on the petitioner is to send it by certified mail with return receipt requested. Other: Does not apply. This summons is issued pursuant to RCW 4.28.100 and Superior Court Civil Rule 4.1 of the state of Washington. Signed this 24th day of October 2023. Jason L. Johnson, WSBA No.31813 File Original of Your Response with the Clerk of the Court at: Pierce County Superior Court Clerk 930 Tacoma Ave South Tacoma, WA 98402 Serve a Copy of Your Response on: Petitioner’s Lawyer Jason L. Johnson 705 South 9th Street, Suite 201 Tacoma, WA 98405 Published in the Dispatch November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

23-2-08101-9 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION The State of Washington to the said Defendant: JEFFREY DAN WILSON. 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 1st day of November, 2023, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court, to pay back money borrowed from plaintiff in the amount of $22,863.47 plus prejudgment interest, post judgment interest and attorney fees and costs. DATED this 26th day of October, 2023. BURNS LAW, PLLC By Martin Burns, WSBA No. 58728 Attorney for Plaintiff 3711 Center Street Tacoma, WA 98409 253-507-5586 Published in the Dispatch November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & December 6, 2023 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON PIERCE COUNTY RODNEY A. LAVIGNE, an individual, Plaintiff, vs. FOUR-H MACHINE, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, CHRISTOPHER JEAN HATCH and JANE DOE HATCH #1, and their marital community, and ROBERT JAMES HATCH and JANE DOE HATCH #3, and their marital community. Defendants. NO. 22-2-102760 AMENDED SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION The State of Washington to the said Defendant: FOUR-H MACHINE, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, CHRISTOPHER JEAN HATCH and JANE DOE HATCH #1. 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 1st day of November, 2023, 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 to pay back money borrowed from Plaintiff in the amount of $75,000 plus interest of $63,910.96 to November 11, 2022 and future accruing interest at $41.10 per day, plus prejudgment interest, post judgment interest and attorney’s fees and costs, and such sums as may be proven at trial. DATED this 27th day of October, 2023. BURNS LAW, PLLC By /s/ Mindie Flemins, 40010 for Martin Burns, WSBA No. 23412 Attorney for Plaintiff 3711 Center Street Tacoma, WA 98409 253-5075586 Published in the Dispatch November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & December 6, 2023

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF THURSTON IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: ARLISS LENORE SIEBERT, Deceased. Case No.: 23-4-00969-34 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 decedents must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise application 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 is served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the Notice.

If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in Section 11 of this Act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: November 1, 2023 Personal Representative: CHRISTE M. SANDO Attorneys for the Estate: LACEY LAW GROUP, PLLC 1415 College Street SE Lacey, Washington 98503 Telephone: 360-491-6666 Published in the Dispatch November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re: Olivia Ann Gesner No. 23-401686-9 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: Petition for Minor Guardianship and Petition Appointing Emergency Minor Guardian.

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: October 11, 2023. 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 (specify): Objection to Minor Guardianship (form GDN M 301) or Parent’s Consent to Minor Guardianship (form GDN M 304). 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 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 their lawyer fills out below: Signature Donna Person Smith Date 10/2/23 Print name and WSBA No., if any Donna Person Smith, #23859 I agree to accept legal papers for this case at Lawyer’s address: 3708 14th St Pl SW, Puyallup WA 98373 Email (if applicable): donna@donnapersonsmith. com This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON PIERCE COUNTY AEGIS LAND TITLE GROUP, a Washington limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. JEFFREY DAN WILSON, a single person, Defendant. NO.

Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): Laurel Hobbs And Respondent/s (other party/parties) August Ofori No. 223026668 Summons Served

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by Publication To (other party’s name/s): August Ofori I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Divorce 211 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: September 13, 2023. 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 Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage.

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 County Clerk, Pierce County 930 Tacoma Ave. S., 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/ Laurel Hobbs Date 4-28-23 Print name and WSBA No., if any Laurel Hobbs 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): 9202 176th Ste H72, Puyallup, WA 98375 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all patties 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 All 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 October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2023 Trustee Sale No.:F23-00135 WA Notice Of Trustee’s Sale Of Commercial Loan(s) Loan No.:Becker Homes LLC Title Order No.:2341110WAD Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. Grantor: Becker Homes LLC, a(n) Washington limited liability company Current Beneficiary of Deed of Trust: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for Residential Mortgage Aggregation Trust Current Trustee for the Deed of Trust: Scott D. Crawford, Esq. Current Mortgage Servicer for the Deed of Trust: FCI Lender Services, Inc. Reference Number of Deed of Trust: recorded on 11/19/2021 as Instrument No. 202111190828 Parcel Number(s): 0416112026 I Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned trustee, Scott D. Crawford, Esq. (the “Trustee”), will on 12/15/2023 at the hour of 10:00AM located at the Second Floor Entry Plaza outside Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402, 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 and personal property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: Abbreviated Legal Description: ptn GL 2 NWQ STR 11-16-4 & ptn GL 3 SWQ STR 11-16-4 (aka Pcl A BLA Rec No. 200212175001) Full Legal Description: See Attached Exhibit “A” Personal Property Description: See Attached Exhibit “B” APN: 0416112026 Commonly known as: 40828 Ski Park Rd E, Eatonville, WA 98328 The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/15/2021 granted by Becker Homes LLC, a(n) Washington limited liability company, as grantor, for the benefit of Riverbend Funding, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as original beneficiary, recorded on 11/19/2021 as Instrument No. 202111190828, records of Pierce County, Washington, the beneficial interest in which was assigned, is presently held by Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for Residential Mortgage Aggregation Trust (the “Beneficiary” under an Assignment recorded 02/21/2023 as Instrument No. 202302210141, records of Pierce County, Washington. The Beneficiary hereby elects to conduct a unified foreclosure sale pursuant to the provisions of Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and to include in the nonjudicial foreclosure of the estate described in this Notice of Default all of the personal property and fixtures described in the Deed of Trust and in any other instruments in favor of the Beneficiary other than any escrows, reserves, impounds or deposits held by or on behalf of the Beneficiary. The Beneficiary reserves the right to revoke its election as to some or all of said personal property and/or fixtures, or to add additional personal property and/or fixtures to the election herein expressed,

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Published Since 1893 at the Beneficiary’s sole election, from time to time and at any time until the consummation of the Trustee’s sale to be conducted pursuant to the Deed of Trust and this Notice of Trustee’s Sale.

II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: The unpaid balance of principal which bec ame all due and payable on 04/16/2023, which is the amount of $896,850.00 as of the date of this notice, plus interest, default interest, advances, delinquent property taxes, trustee’s fees and expenses, legal fees and other collection costs. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of 9/30/2023 Principal Balance $ 896,850.00 Regular Interest (4/1/23 to 9/30/23) $ 38,116.14 Default Interest (5/1/23 to 9/30/23) $ 57,921.55 Late Fees $ 635.26 Unpaid Loan Charges or Advances $ 17,153.90 Est. Legal Fees $ 7,500.00 Suspense Balance $ (1,756.33) Est Foreclosure Fees and Costs $ 10,170.95 Total Amount Due To Pay Off The Loan $1,026,591.47 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $896,850.00, together with interest and default 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. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 12/15/2023. The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III must be c ured by 12/04/2023 (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 12/04/2023 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in Paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

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 12/04/2023 (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 by paying the entire principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or the Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or the Trustee to the Borrower(s), grantor(s) or the guarantors at the following address(es): Becker Homes LLC, 40828 Ski Park Rd E., Eatonville, WA 98328 Becker Homes LLC, Attn: Roger Becker, 13407 117 Ave Ct E., Puyallup, WA 98374 Becker Homes LLC, 10305 Canyon Rd E., Puyallup, WA 98373-1071 Roger Becker, 40828 Ski Park Rd E., Eatonville, WA 98328 Roger Becker, 13407 117 Ave Ct E., Puyallup, WA 98374 by both first class and certified mail on 08/01/2023 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 08/04/2023, 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 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee’s sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash, cashier’s check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary’s opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid in cash, cashier’s check, or certified check within one hour of the making of the bid. 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 the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. Scott D. Crawford, Esq. ZBS Law, LLP 11335 NE 122nd, Suite 105 Kirkland WA 98034 Phone: (714) 508-7373 X The obligation secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed herein was not incurred primarily for personal, family or household purposes. Pursuant to RCW 61.24.100, the subject foreclosure does not preclude any judicial or non-judicial foreclosure of any other deeds of trust, mortgage, security agreements or other security interests granted to secure this obligation. The Beneficiary hereby reserves its right to foreclose any or all additional security. XI Notice To Guarantors The guarantors may be liable for a deficien-

cy judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust. The guarantors have the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid the Trustee’s sale. The guarantors will have no rights to redeem the property after the Trustee’s sale. Subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington deed of trust act, chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the trustee’s sale, or the last trustee’s sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt. In any action for deficiency, the guarantors will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Trustee’s sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trustee’s sale, plus interest and costs. XII Notice To Occupants Or Tenants - The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, you may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled to these protections, please contact our office immediately. Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. Dated: 9/12/23 Scott D. Crawford, Esq., as Successor Trustee /s/ Scott D. Crawford By: Scott D. Crawford, Esq. Address: Scott D. Crawford, Esq., as Successor Trustee ZBS Law, LLP 11335 NE 122nd, Suite 105 Kirkland, WA 98034 Phone: (714) 508-7373 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 Sales Website: www.mkconsultantsinc.com Exhibit “A” (Legal Description) The South 208.86 Feet Of That Portion Of The South Half Of Government Lot 2 (Southwest Quarter Of The Northwest Quarter) In Section 11, Township 16 North, Range 4 East, W.M. In Pierce County, Washington Lying Westerly Of Ski Park Road; Together With That Portion Of Government Lot 3 In Section 11, Township 16 North, Range 4 East, W.M. Described As Follows: Beginning At The Intersection Of The North Line Of Said Government Lot 3 With The Center Line Of The Ohop Lake Ski Park Approach Road, County Road Number 212; Thence South 07° 39’ 30” East, Along The Center Line Of Said Road, 308.94 Feet; Thence South 03° 45’ 30” West 233.70 Feet; Thence South 21° 47’ 15” West 57.26 Feet; Thence North 37° 06’ 00” West 338.36 Feet; Thence North 15° 12’ 45” West 104.30 Feet; Thence North 29° 16’ 00” West 147.03 Feet; Thence North 12° 01’ 30” West 101.13 Feet,More Or Less, To The North Line Of Said Lot 3; Thence South 89° 07’ 27” East 320.00 Feet To The Point Of Beginning; Except Ohop Lake Ski Park County Road; (Also Known As Parcel A Of Pierce County Boundary Line Adjustment No. 352161, Recorded Under Recording No. 200212175001, Records Of Pierce County, Washington); Situate In The County Of Pierce, State Of Washington. Exhibit “B” All equipment, fixtures, and other articles of personal property now or hereafter owned by Trustor, and now or hereafter attached or affixed to the Real Property; together with all accessions, parts, and additions to, all replacements of, and all substitutions for, any such property; and together with all proceeds (including without limitation all insurance proceeds and refunds of premiums) from any sale or disposition of the Property. Published in the Dispatch November 15 & December 6, 2023 T S N o WA 0 7 0 0 014 9 - 2 3 -1 TO N o 230258937-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: MELVIN G ROGERS, AN UNMARRIED MAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Finance of America Reverse LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY PLANO Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Celink Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Parcel Number: 5360000120 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 29, 2023, 10:00 AM, at the Second Floor Entry Plaza Outside Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Ave South, Tacoma, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: THE SOUTH 20 1/2 FEET OF LOT 7 AND THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 8, BLOCK 4, LOOKOUT PARK ADDITION TO TACOMA, WASHINGTON, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF; RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLANS, PAGE 72, IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 5360000120 More commonly known as 5315 S CEDAR STREET, TACOMA, WA 98409 which is subject to

that certain Deed of Trust dated October 7, 2021, executed by MELVIN G ROGERS, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for OPEN MORTGAGE, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded December 7, 2021 as Instrument No. 202112071742 and the beneficial interest was assigned to FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS and recorded March 25, 2022 as Instrument Number 202203250217 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pierce County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Finance of America Reverse LLC, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failed to pay the principal balance which became all due and payable based upon the death of all mortgagors, pursuant to paragraph 7(A)(I) under the Note, and pursuant to paragraph 10(A)(I) of the Deed of Trust. PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST DUE INFORMATION Principal Balance as of January 15, 2022 $0.00 Interest due through August 18, 2023 $23,759.09 TOTAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE AND INTEREST DUE: $23,759.09 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: October 7, 2021 Note Amount:$435,000.00 Interest Paid To: December 15, 2021 Next Due Date: January 15, 2022 Current Beneficiary: Finance of America Reverse LLC Contact Phone No: 800-441-4428 Address: 101 West Louis Henna Blvd. Suite 450, Austin, TX 78728 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $206,830.83, 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 December 29, 2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be paid by December 18, 2023, (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 December 18, 2023 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is paid and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the December 18, 2023 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Finance of America Reverse LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS MELVIN G ROGERS 5315 S CEDAR STREET, TACOMA, WA 98409 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MELVIN G ROGERS 5315 S CEDAR STREET, TACOMA, WA 98409 by both first class and certified mail on July 12, 2023, 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 July 12, 2023 in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Dated: August 21 ,2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 94989, Pub Dates: 11/8/2023, 11/15/2023, 11/22/2023, 11/29/2023, 12/20/2023, EATONVILLE DISPATCH

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$73M allocated to provide Columbia River water for irrigation in Odessa Subarea

By Randy Bracht The Center Square

Nearly $73 million in federal and state monies has been appropriated for new infrastructure delivering additional Columbia River water to replace deep-well farm irrigation that is depleting a major underlying aquifer in central Washington.

A trio of large-scale irrigation projects will be funded to expand the Columbia Basin Project eastward in what is called the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program.

Since 2005, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Washington Department of Ecology’s Office of Columbia River, and the Othello-based East Columbia Basin Irrigation District in Adams and Grant counties have collaborated in efforts to provide a reliable supply of river water to irrigate thousands of acres of high-value cropland which currently rely on deep wells that tap into the Odessa Subarea Aquifer.

The underlying groundwater is declining, leading to drilling deeper wells – some as deep as 2,100 feet – that produce

increasingly saline water and threaten drinking water supplies to rural residents and over a dozen communities including Lind, Odessa, Connell, Othello, Warden, Hatton, Moses Lake, Wilson Creek and others.

By reducing extraction from the deep wells, the aquifer can recharge naturally over time, say officials, citing the environmental, agricultural, and economic benefits of the groundwater replacement program.

A total of $40 million has been provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to a regional conservation partnership based on three proposals submitted by the Columbia Basin Conservation District.

NRCS also contributed $6 million in 2022.

In addition, Washington state's current capital budget appropriated $32.8 million as matching dollars. And another $42 million in cash and inkind services are being provided by 14 partners that include federal and state agencies, area conservation districts, Washington State

University, the Columbia Basin Development League, and state potato and wheat grower associations.

“This is a significant milestone in a decades-long project and I’m thrilled to see this level of support and momentum, which is the direct result of our partnerships,” said Craig Simpson, secretary-manager of the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District, the largest irrigation district in the state.

The funding will pay for construction of mainline canal extensions, laterals, and “buildouts” to connect water supplies to farms.

Initial construction is expected to begin before next March. When operational, the three systems are expected to conserve over 165,000 acre-feet of water within the aquifer while delivering replacement water to 13,000 acres of farmland, said conservation and irrigation district officials.

“The Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program is a tremendous conservation project,” NRCS state conservationist Roylene Comes At Night said in a Monday news release.

“Agriculture is a growing

business in Washington, while in many states it is dying. With these funds as a partnership, we will ensure that it continues to grow in conservational sound ways.”

Tom Tebb, director of Ecology’s Office of Columbia River, thanked state legislators for the capital budget appropriation.

Supporters of the allocation included Sen. Judy Warnick and Rep. Tom Dent of Moses Lake, Sen. Mark Schoesler of Ritzville, Rep. Mary Dye of Pomeroy, along with Simpson and ECBID irrigation development coordinator Jon Erickson.

The trio of Columbia Basin projects are among five conservation-related efforts in Washington state approved by the Natural Resources Conservation Service with funding from the federal Farm Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act. The two others were $17.8 million for water supply and fish habitat improvements in the Upper Yakima River and $16.5 million for a project led by Agspire Inc. to reduce methane gas emissions from cows in Washington dairies.

The appropriations coincide with last week’s announcement by NRCS that the agency intends to

adopt a final environmental impact statement prepared by the federal Bureau of Reclamation in cooperation with the Washington Department of Ecology on the 2012 Odessa Subarea Special Study.

The study had analyzed the potential to replace groundwater irrigation up to 102,600 acres of land with Columbia River surface water. Public comments are being accepted on the proposed EIS adoption into early December.

Information is available at https://www.ogwrpprograms.org/watershedplan.

The Columbia Basin Project serves about 671,000 acres in east central Washington. Water for irrigation is pumped out of the Columbia River at Grand Coulee Dam and travels south through over 300 miles of main canals, 2,000 miles of laterals, and 3,500 miles of drains and wasteways before terminating near Pasco.

Irrigators use about 2.5 million acre-feet of Columbia River water each year while re-use of “reclaimed” water provides an additional one million acre-feet for irrigation.

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WA uses carbon auction funds to make largest land purchase in more than a decade

By Randy Bracht The Center Square

The Washington State Board of Natural Resources on Tuesday approved the $55 million purchase of more than 9,000 acres of forestland in Wahkiakum County using mostly funding from the state's carbon auctions.

It's the state's largest land acquisition in more than a decade and revenue from anticipated timber harvests are expected to boost local economies and Washington's Common School Trust while providing environmental benefits.

A component of the state’s Climate Commitment Act, cap-and-trade puts a price on emissions in the form of carbon auctions, which the state hopes will motivate large industrial polluters – oil refineries and energy utilities, for example

– to reduce their emissions. The new capand-trade plan, which went into effect this year, has brought in $1.4 billion so far. It has been linked by some to an increase in gas prices in Washington.

Washington Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz called it a "transformational opportunity" to keep "working forests working" while adding to the state's "land bank" of properties. In a news release Tuesday, Franz expressed appreciation to county commissioners and state legislators involved in the process.

The acquisitions are being similarly hailed by 3rd District U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., commissioners from neighboring Skamania and Jefferson counties, and the Washington State Association of Counties.

Franz ends gubernatorial bid, will run for Congress instead

By Randy Bracht The Center Square

Washington Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz has ended her bid for governor and instead intends to run for Congress in 2024.

The 53-year-old Democrat announced her candidacy Friday to represent Washington’s 6th Congressional District. She has been endorsed by the current incumbent, U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., who said Thursday that he would not seek re-election next year.

In a campaign video, Franz said her priorities are addressing climate change, abortion rights, controlling inflation, gun violence and “threats to democracy.”

Franz, a conservation attorney,

has served as Washington’s public lands chief overseeing the Department of Natural Resources. She was initially elected in 2016 and reelected in 2020. She had also served a prior term on the Bainbridge Island city council and on regional conservation and land management boards.

In May, Franz announced a gubernatorial bid to succeed Gov. Jay Inslee, who intends to leave office when his third term ends after 2024. Franz has faced primary competition from two prominent fellow Democrats, state Sen. Mark Mullet and state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, who has been endorsed by Inslee and Kilmer.

Kilmer, 49, from Gig Harbor, is a former state legislator who was first elected to Congress in 2013.

In a submission to The Seattle Times, Kilmer said Thursday he will leave “the marble walls of Congress” after his current two-year term expires in 14 months.

Despite the dysfunction that has unfolded in the House of Representatives, currently under Republican leadership, Kilmer – viewed as a moderate – expressed hope that “things will indeed get better” for Congress and the nation.

In a statement endorsing Franz, Kilmer called her “a bold, strategic leader with a track record of bringing people together from across the state and from different backgrounds to find solutions in our shared problems.”

“In a time when catastrophic climate events are happening with more frequency, our nation needs Hilary’s experience in Congress, and Washington needs her leadership,” he said.

Franz’s earlier voter registration listed a residence in Seattle, but her announcement says she lives in Grays Harbor County and that she raised her three sons in Kitsap County. The sprawling 6th Congressional District incorporates those counties along with the Olympic Peninsula. Candidates for congressional seats aren't required to live within the boundaries of the district.