Dispatch 5-22-2024

Meyer & Volk punch ticket to state at district tennis playoffs

By Skip Smith Contributing Writer

The Eatonville High School girls tennis team showcased strong performances at the Southwest Washington District 4 Tennis Playoffs, sending five talented student-athletes to compete in the tournament. Representing the Cruisers, Alayna Meyer and Isabel Volk, along with Megan Blake and Jennavieve Smith, competed in the doubles category, while Bailey Andersen played in the singles competition.

Alayna Meyer and Isabel Volk, seeded third, excelled in their matches and secured a spot in the state tournament. The duo dominated their opening match, defeating Castle Rock's number two team with a score of 6-1, 6-1. They demonstrated resilience in the semifinals, overcoming the number two seeded team in a thrilling three-set comeback, winning 3-6, 6-3,

6-4. Although they faced a challenging final against Stevenson's top doubles team and were defeated 2-6, 1-6, Meyer and Volk's performance earned them a commendable second place and a ticket to the state tournament.

In the singles competition, Bailey Andersen, the number three seed, faced a tough opening match. Despite a strong effort, she lost in three sets to White Salmon, with scores of 2-6, 6-2, 1-6.

The doubles team of Megan Blake and Jennavieve Smith also faced a challenging draw, competing against White Salmon in the first round. They put up a competitive fight but ultimately lost 5-7, 4-6.

The Eatonville community eagerly anticipates seeing Alayna Meyer and Isabel Volk represent their school at the state tournament, which will begin on Friday, May 24, at the Yakima Tennis Club in Yakima.

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Coonrod and Carter shatter track records

By Skip Smith Contributing Writer

The Eatonville High School track and field teams delivered stellar performances at the 2024 1A Southwest Washington District 4 Championship meet, held at Seton Catholic High School in Vancouver, Wash., on May 16. The event was highlighted by two remarkable record-breaking achievements and a total of five personal best marks set by the Cruisers.

Record-Breaking Performances

• Ethan Carter led the charge by breaking his own school record in the pole vault, a record that he set

just last week at the 1A Evergreen League Championship meet. Carter soared to a height of 14-feet 3-inches, surpassing his previous best and securing a second-place finish.

• On the girls' side, Grace Coonrod shattered a long-standing record in the 1600m race. Coonrod finished in 5:25.11, breaking Rachel Hunter’s 2003 record and earning a third-place finish.

Boys' Highlights

The boys' team also celebrated several other outstanding performances:

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Eatonville's Alayna Meyer and Isabel Volk pose for a photo following their state-clinching victory

Southwest Washington District 4 Tennis Playoffs

Courtesy Jessica Morrish Eatonville's Grace Coonrod, who broke a 21-year-old school record, stands proudly on the podium after securing a 3rd place finish and a trip to the state meet.

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ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS MEETINGS OFFERED

Alcoholics Anonymous is available for people who have a problem with alcohol. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, noon Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays at the corner of Carter and Rainier.

ALANON HELP

Alanon is available to help people struggling with a loved one’s drinking. Call 425-830-0314.

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The Friends of the Eatonville Library operates as a fundraising group to assist the Eatonville community. Primarily, it does so by accepting books and other donations and conducting book sales during the year. All of the funds are used to supplement the various library programs that enrich the local community.

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To learn more about the group, contact Mike Eaton at 253-310–7709 or reach him in person at the library any Friday. There is no obligation. Application forms to join the organization are available at the library.

Also, The Friends of the Eatonville Library Group is currently operating with only two members — in contrast to 10-13 members in the pre-Covid era. The group seeks members and volunteers. Contact Mike Eaton.

Savvy Senior: Financial and legal resources for grandparents raising grandchildren

Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any programs that you can refer me to that financially help grandparents who are raising their grandkids? I’m raising two of my grandchildren and could use some help.

Tapped Out Tonya,

DEAR

TONYA,

Money is a common problem for the nearly 2.4 million U.S. grandparents who are raising their grandchildren today. To help with the day-to-day expenses, there are a wide variety of programs and tax benefits that can make a big difference in stretching your budget. Here’s where to look for help.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

For starters, find out whether your family qualifies for your state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which may include cash assistance, food benefits, utility bill assistance and free or lowcost daycare. Or, if your household income is too high to qualify as a family, ask about the “child-only grant” for just the grandkids support alone.

Also, check to see if you’re eligible for foster care payments as a relative caregiver, or if your state offers any additional programs like guardianship subsidies, non-parent grants or kinship care. Adoption assistance payments are also available to adopted grandchildren with special needs.

To inquire about these programs, contact your state’s TANF program and/ or state Department of

Human Services. See ACF. hhs.gov/ofa/map/about/ help-families for contact information.

You also need to see if your grandkids are eligible for Social Security, including benefits for dependent children, survivor benefits or SSI –visit SSA.gov or call 800772-1213. And find out if they’re eligible for free/ low-cost health or dental coverage through your state’s Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program – InsureKidsNow. gov or 877-543-7669.

You can also use Benefits. gov, the official benefits website of the U.S. government that has a screening tool to help you identify the programs that you and your grandchildren may be eligible for and will direct you to the appropriate agency to apply.

TAX BENEFITS

In addition to the financial assistance programs, there are also a range of tax benefits that you may qualify for too like the Earned Income Tax Credit or EITC which is available to those with moderate to low incomes, and the Child Tax Credit which is worth $2,000 per dependent child under age 17.

If you’re working, and are incurring childcare expenses in order to work, there’s a Child and Dependent Care Credit that can help. And, if you’ve legally adopted your grandkids, there’s an Adoption Tax Credit that provides a federal tax credit of up to $16,810 in 2024.

You can also deduct medical and dental expenses if you and your dependent grandchildren’s healthcare

Capital projects levy community forum set

The public is welcome to join Superintendent Jay Brower and the Board of Directors for a Community Forum Work Study Meeting focused on the District's Capital Facilities Plan.

The forum will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29. The meeting will be held in the high school auditorium.

With the recent approval of the new, six-year Capital Projects Levy in February, funds are scheduled to start arriving in 2025. The district intends to outline

its initial plans for fund allocation, in accordance with the commitments made to taxpayers during the February election. Additionally, input is sought on the priority projects that will benefit from these Capital Funds.

Agenda items for the meeting include discussions on the replacement of the EHS Track and Field, improvements to elementary playgrounds, Clean Buildings Act upgrades and the provision of student devices.

cost exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income for the year. And there’s even education-related tax credits that can help your grandkids go to college, like the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit.

In addition to the tax credits and deductions, if you’re unmarried you may qualify for “head of household” status when you file your tax return, which has a higher standard deduction and a lower tax rate than you would filing as a single.

LEGAL HELP

If you haven’t already done so, you should also talk to an attorney to discuss the pros and cons of obtaining legal guardianship, custody or adoption. Without some sort of legal custody, you

may not be eligible for many of the previously listed financial assistance programs, and there can be problems with basic things like enrolling your grandkids in school or giving a doctor permission to treat them.

For help locating affordable or free legal assistance, visit FindLegalHelp.org, or call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 for referrals. Also see GrandFamilies.org, a clearinghouse resource that offers information on financial assistance, adoption, foster care and more.

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.

NOTICE OF CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING EATONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION

On Friday, May 24th, 2024

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the public hearing has been cancelled for the Eatonville Planning Commission on May 24th, 2024, for the purpose of soliciting public input on the addition to the Eatonville Municipal Code, Title 18.04.050 - Commercial District Overlay Zone. Published May 22, 2024

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Soy-slicked salmon adds a fishy twist to Banh mi

by Lynda Balslev

Special to the Dispatch

This two-fisted sandwich is inspired by a Vietnamese banh mi. Banh mi is a fusion of Vietnamese and French cuisines. It comprises a soft baguette layered with meat (often pork or chicken), quick pickles, leafy herbs and chiles, with a generous smear of pate, aioli or mayonnaise. It's a delectable convergence of contrasts -- crunchy, juicy, creamy textures and sweet, salty, spicy flavors -- that deservedly nudges this specialty into addictive territory. It also provides enough flexibility in ingredients to appeal to nearly everyone, with perhaps the one fixed rule: Provide plenty of napkins. This variation jettisons meat and replaces it with a soy- and Sriracha-slicked salmon fillet. Wafer-thin cucumbers and quick pickled carrot and daikon provide crunchy, sweet and sharp freshness. A garlicky, spicy yogurt-mayo sauce lends cool creaminess to every bite. (You can use all mayonnaise if you prefer.) For the bread, choose a wide baguette to contain the fillings or individual sandwich baguettes. Lightly toast the bread to help prevent sogginess from the fillings and lend more crunch to the eating experience.

SALMON BANH MI

Active time: 30 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes, plus marinating time

Yield: Makes 2 sandwiches

MARINADE:

▶ 1/4 cup soy sauce

▶ 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

▶ 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

▶ 1 tablespoon sesame oil

▶ 1 teaspoon Sriracha

▶ 2 skinless salmon fillets, each 6 to 7 ounces and 3/4 inch thick, pin bones

removed

SLAW:

▶ 1 medium carrot, peeled, coarsely grated

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▶ 1 (3-inch) daikon, peeled, coarsely grated

▶ 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

▶ 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar

▶ 1 tablespoon sugar

▶ 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

SAUCE:

▶ 1/2 cup whole-milk

Greek yogurt

▶ 2 tablespoons goodquality mayonnaise

▶ 1 garlic clove, minced or pushed through a press

▶ 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

▶ 1 teaspoon Sriracha

▶ Pinch of kosher salt

▶ 1 large baguette, cut into two (5- to 6-inch) centercut sections (or 2 small sandwich baguettes)

▶ 1 (3-inch) piece of English cucumber, very thinly sliced

▶ 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced, seeded (optional)

▶ Fresh cilantro sprigs

Whisk the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Spread the salmon in a snug baking dish or glass container. Pour the marinade over and turn to coat. Transfer the salmon to the refrigerator and let marinate for 30 minutes to

Are home sellers on strike in Washington? Realtors speculate on the market

By Carleen Johnson The Center Square

Springtime typically sees increased buyer and seller activity when it comes to houses.

But in Washington state, “Sellers are on strike,” according to Jeff Smart, president of Washington Realtors.

“Stuff is moving,” he told The Center Square. “I mean, everyday homes go on the market and go off the market, so the real estate transaction continues, but there just aren’t as many. We need more houses to sell.”

Nevertheless, he’s still optimistic about the market.

1 hour.

Combine the slaw ingredients in a bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or refrigerate for longer. When ready to use, drain the vegetables well.

Whisk the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. When ready to assemble, remove the salmon from the marinade. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until cooked through the center and slightly charred on top, 5 to 7 minutes, rotating the pan once or twice.

Place the bread, cut sides up, on a separate baking sheet or rack and broil until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.

To assemble, brush both cut sides of the baguette with the sauce. Arrange a layer of cucumber over the bottom, slightly overlapping. Top with a layer of the slaw. Arrange a salmon filet over the slaw. Top with jalapenos and cilantro sprigs. Close the sandwich and serve immediately.

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

ECOnorthwest, a Portlandbased economic consulting firm.

“Housing has traditionally been more affordable – that is, boiled down to the price of a home relative to someone’s income,” he said. “And then today, we have more extenuating circumstances ... like the inability to save for a down payment because rent is much higher than incomes and interest rates are so high.”

He says that even making a lateral move is problematic unless you have no debt.

“It’s really challenging,” Wilkerson noted.

“I’m a second-generation realtor, and I grew up with a dad running the brokerage in the 80s when interest rates were at 1718%, and houses were still selling then,” he explained.

Smart said the flood of refinancing during the COVID-19 pandemic is now the reason many homeowners are stuck even if they want to move.

A Realtor.com survey from last summer found that 82% of potential sellers expressed feeling "locked in" by their current low mortgage rates.

“You got a lot of people who got into their homes with that super low rate, the COVID rate we call it,” Smart said.

That translates into people not being able to afford a comparable house elsewhere with rates higher than what they have today.

“The chief economist for the National Realtors Association recently said there seems to be a decline in the divorce rate, and he’s attributing that to people deciding they’d rather stay than give up that good rate," Smart explained.

“People are sitting still because they got this great rate, and they won’t get it again."

Mike Wilkerson teaches a real estate class at Portland State University and is the director of analytics at

“Some recent studies have shown for every interest point that you have as a differential in buying a new home, you are 1820% less likely to buy a new home,” he continued. “If you’re looking at the market today, you’re saying I’m at maybe 3% and going to 7%, that’s like an 80% chance that you’re not going to sell your house.”

According to Wilkerson, research shows that the fastest-growing sector of listings year over year is those without a mortgage –those with a paid-for home.

“Of the top 50 markets, Seattle has the lowest share of people with no mortgages, so that’s kind of adding to the constraints on the market,” he said.

He says the share of people here without mortgages is lower, which is decreasing the number of listings.

“Today we are in the three-month range for homes to sell,” Wilkerson said. “Historically, unless you have six months or more of supply, that’s where you tip into being a buyers-market with price drops, but when you’re in this three-month range, we are squarely in a sellersmarket.”

Both experts suggest there are other factors to consider, like whether you are a first-time home buyer or are in the market to sell your home.

Signature gathering begins for WA ballot measure to repeal natural gas phase out

By Carleen Johnson The Center Square

A court challenge over the title of an initiative to the ballot concerning the natural gas phase out in Washington has ended.

Supporters of the measure to repeal House Bill 1589 have been unable to gather signatures for their effort that hopes to qualify for the fall ballot, because opponents challenged language of the initiative title and summary explanation that will go to voters.

After a Wednesday hearing in Thurston County Superior Court, a judge ruled that most language in the title will remain the same.

"The voters got a big win because what came out of the court is an accurate reflection of what the initiative does and that is what it’s supposed to be. A voter should be able to read that ballot title and summary and understand the impact of the ballot measure and we got a great result and voters will be able to understand," said Greg Lane, vice president of the Building Industry Association of Washington, backing the measure.

“We’re disappointed that this delayed us 2 weeks, but that was their intent so we couldn’t start the process, but ultimately the voters won and we can start the signature gathering process.”

Initiative 2066 is the measure to repeal the phase out of natural gas.

“I think the public is on our side on this and now I have no doubt we can get the signatures in time,” Lane added.

Lane concedes the time frame for gathering hundreds of thousands of signatures within seven weeks is a challenge.

He said some signature gatherers were already out Wednesday evening. By the weekend, Lane said Washington voters would see petitions across the state.

The Center Square did not receive a response from the petitioners at time of publication.

‘This is serious’: Violent crime in unincorporated Pierce County alarms officials

By Spencer Pauley The Center Square

Gun crime trends in unincorporated Pierce County have officials worried.

According to data presented to the Pierce County Public Safety Committee, in 2024, there have been 58 crimes involving firearms in unincorporated Pierce County through March 2024. There were 20 cases in March alone.

“That’s really concerning seeing these numbers because I think it’s pretty high,” Pierce County Councilmember Paul Herrera said at Monday's committee meeting.

Herrera pointed out that the 20 cases in March were alarming on their own.

However, comparing the first three months of 2024 to the previous three years show that the firearminvolved crime rate has dropped.

The first three months of 2022 averaged 37 firearm involved crimes and 29 in

2023, whereas the average for the first three months of 2024 were 19.

There have been six homicides in unincorporated Pierce County this year as of Monday.

“This is serious. We need to pull together as a community and keep

crime under control,” Pierce County Chief of Patrol Patti Jackson said.

Jackson noted that crime in unincorporated Pierce County increased dramatically after the Blake decision in summer 2021 that ruled the state's felony drug possession law was unconstitutional.

That was fixed as part of a 2023 permanent legislative solution to address the criminality of drug possession and use in Washington.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department serves more than 400,000 residents in unincorporated parts of the county, the second

largest population behind the City of Seattle with more than 720,000.

The sheriff’s department’s current staffing rate is 0.54 deputies per 1,000 residents. According to the department, it is the second lowest staffed law enforcement agency in Washington. University Place Police Department has the lowest staffing rate at 0.45 per 1,000 residents. There have been 78 new hires within the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office from 2022 through 2024. There have been 12 hires so far this year alone.

Jackson noted that the department also has 37 new hires in the training process.

The Center Square previously reported on the Pierce County Sheriff's Department's Mountain Detachment currently works out of the basement of Eatonville City Hall. The county is currently exploring potential locations to construct a new facility for the mountain detachment.

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prive 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 dayfollowing 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 45day 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 Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc. org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 6064819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov Dated: January 26, 2024 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 99733, Pub Dates: 05/01/2024, 05/22/2024, EATONVILLE DISPATCH

City of Puyallup - Notice to Contractors 12th Street SW & W Pioneer Ave Intersection Improvements CIP No. 23-023

Bid Due: 2:00pm - Wednesday, May 29th, 2024

Estimated Cost: $650,000 to $900,000

Scope: The project includes the replacement of the existing traffic signal and signal cabinets as well as the widening of each curb radii at 12th Street SW and W Pioneer Ave. The project will also include street patch reconstruction of the intersection including grind and overlay, curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, concrete driveway entrances, concrete curb ramps. Other work elements include approximately 25 linear feet of 8-inch storm sewer, removal of an underground storage tank (UST), removal of/disposal of petroleum-impacted soils. The project has no Federal Funding.

Notes: For information on obtaining bid documents, visit the City of Puyallup’s Notice to Contractors website at https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/ bids.

Owner: City of Puyallup, 333 South Meridian, 4th Floor, Puyallup WA 98371

Contact: Marcus Vassey, Civil Engineer, (253) 604-6702 or MVassey@parametrix.com 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 May 15 & 22, 2024

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a Washington municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs. CHAD LAWSON, a single person, Defendant. NO. 24-207057-1 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TO DEFENDANT: CHAD LAWSON, a single person

You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the day of May 8, 2024, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled Court, and answer the Complaint of Valley Water District, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for Valley Water District, at his (or 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 object of

BEST, DOEZIE & RYDER, P.S. By s/ Christopher W. Pirnke Christopher W. Pirnke, WSBA #44378 10900 NE 4th Street, Suite 1500 Bellevue, WA 98004 Tel: (425) 455-1234

Email: cpirnke@insleebest.com Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5 & 12, 2024

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a Washington municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL NORMAN, a single person, Defendant. NO. 24-207059-7 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO DEFENDANT: MICHAEL NORMAN, a single person

You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the day of May 8, 2024, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled Court, and answer the Complaint of Valley Water District, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for Valley Water District, at his (or 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 object of the above entitled action and the relief sought to be obtained therein is fully set forth in said Complaint, and is briefly stated as follows: foreclosure of water lien. Date of first publication: May 8, 2024. DATED this 1st day of May, 2024. INSLEE, BEST, DOEZIE & RYDER, P.S. By s/ Christopher W. Pirnke Christopher W. Pirnke, WSBA #44378 10900 NE 4th Street, Suite 1500 Bellevue, WA 98004 Tel: (425) 455-1234 Email: cpirnke@insleebest.com

Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5 & 12, 2024

NOTICE DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

The City of Puyallup, as lead agency on the following described project, has issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project:

Permit # PLCTA20240050

Applicant: Katie Baker

Location: 333 S MERIDIAN, PUYALLUP, WA 98371

Staff Contact: Katie Baker, Planning Manager, 253-435-3604, kbaker@PuyallupWA.gov

Request: 2024 Code Amendments to amend four sections of Title 20 of the Puyallup Municipal Code regarding outdoor storage, multi-family setbacks, building façade treatment, and daycare parking ratios.

Comments Due Date: 6/5/2024

SEPA Status: SEPA Determination on Non-Significance Issued

After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file, the City of Puyallup has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. To obtain copies of the DNS, please visit https:// permits.puyallupwa.gov/portal/, select ‘ Application Search’ from the ‘ Planning Division’ section to navigate to the Planning Division Permit Application Search page. Enter the permit #PLCTA20240050 into the search field and select the permit number from the search list to navigate to the permit status page for this permit. Scroll to the bottom of the page to view a list of all documents associated with the permit file, including the SEPA DNS.

Comments

Comments on this preliminary MDNS must be submitted within 14 calendar days of Issuance of this DNS or by 3:00 p.m. on June 5, 2024, to the Responsible Official at City of Puyallup Development Services Center, 333 South Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371.

Appeals

Consistent with WAC 197-11-545 regarding commenting parties and agencies, an appeal of the subject DNS may be filed via a written request with the SEPA Responsible Official by applicable parties and agencies within 10 days of expiration of the comment period or by 3:00 pm on June 17, 2024. Please call the case planner listed above prior to submission of an appeal to make arrangements for submittal of the appeal documents. Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch May 22, 2024

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. PLPSP20240052:

Applicant: Justin Jones - JMJ TEAM

Location: 902 S Meridian (0420331121, 0420331136)

Zoning: FAIR

Request: Preliminary Site Plan for redevelopment within the fairgrounds. Improvements include the demolition and replacement of the International Village Building and the demolition of existing Barn M and the Rodeo Barn.

Comment Due Date: Written comments will be accepted if filed with the Development and Permitting Services Department on or before 3:00PM on June 4, 2024

The City may issue a Determination of NonSignificance (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.

SEPA status: SEPA under review. Environmental mitigation measures under consideration: None identified as of the date of this notice. 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 Michelle Hannah at michelleo@puyallupwa.gov, by calling (253) 253-841-5485, 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 May 22, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Puyallup - Hearing Examiner

NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Puyallup default test will conduct a hearing at 10:00am, May 30th, via Zoom conference call on the following: 1. Case Type: Conditional Use Permit Case #: PLCUP20230103

Applicant: Brenda Jallits

Location: 1102 E MAIN, PUYALLUP, WA 98372

Project Description: Conditional use permit application to operate a repackaging and storage warehouse facility as well as a food distribution center. Proposed use includes staging, preparation, and storage of food, pallet sorting for delivery to off site locations, refrigeration, onsite storage of 14’ refrigerated truck, donor kitchen, volunteer area, food distribution, and general operations.

Case Planner/ Staff Contact: Nabila Comstock, Associate Planner (253) 770-3361 | NComstock@ PuyallupWA.gov

Hearing Date & Time: Thursday, May 30th @ 10:00am

Hearing Location: Virtual Hearing ONLY. Zoom Meeting ID: 839 7005 9572

Passcode: 756475

Phone Call-In #: +1253 215 8782

The Puyallup Hearing Examiner will hear testimony from interested persons via telephone or computer audio. The hearing will be held over Zoom and can be watched and listened to via https://zoom. us, clicking “Join”, and typing in the Zoom meeting ID and Passcode. For information and questions on how to participate in the hearing remotely, please contact Michelle Hannah at michelleo@puyallupwa.gov or at (253) 841-5485. Persons who would like to participate in the hearing remotely that require auxiliary aids/ services, or other disability or language accommodation services, please contact Michelle Hannah, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Written comments may be submitted to the City of Puyallup at 333 S. Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371 (attn: Michelle Hannah) or via email to planning@ puyallupwa.gov in advance of the hearing by 3:00 pm May 29th, 2024

The default test gives equal weight to submitted written comments and spoken testimony. Any person may attend the public hearing and offer oral or written testimony regarding this case, which will become part of the public hearing record. Copies of the staff report that will be considered by the default test at the public hearing can be viewed at the City Permit Portal after May 23rd, 2024.

Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch May 22, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Puyallup- Hearing Examiner

NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Puyallup Hearing Examiner will conduct a hearing on Wednesday, June 5th at 1:00pm, via Zoom conference call on the following:

1. Case Type: Conditional Use Permit

Case #: PLCUP20240017

Applicant: David Stephens Location: 2003 13th Ave NW, Puyallup, WA 98371

Project Description: Proposed duplex on a .31acre (13,500 sq ft) parcel in the RS-08 (Medium Urban Density Single-Family Residential) zone. Case Planner/ Staff Contact: Nabila Comstock, Associate Planner Contact: (253) 770-3361 | NComstock@PuyallupWA.gov

Hearing Date & Time: June 5th, 2024 at 1:00pm

Hearing Location: Virtual Hearing ONLY Virtual Meeting ID: 828 1222 2343 Virtual Meeting Passcode: 823791 Phone Call-In #: +1 253 215 8782 For information and questions on how to participate in the hearing remotely, please contact Michelle Hannah at michelleo@puyallupwa.gov or at (253) 841-5485. Persons who would like to participate in the hearing remotely that require auxiliary aids/ services, or other disability or language accommodation services, please contact Michelle Hannah, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Written comments may be submitted to the City of Puyallup at 333 S. Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371 (attn: Michelle Hannah) or via email to planning@ puyallupwa.gov in advance of the hearing by 3:00 pm June 4th, 2024. The Hearing Examiner gives equal weight to submitted written comments and spoken testimony. Any person may attend the public hearing and offer oral or written testimony regarding this case, which will become part of the public hearing record. Copies of the staff report that will be considered by the Hearing Examiner at the public hearing can be viewed at the City Permit Portal after May 29th, 2024. Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch May 22, 2024

Seattle grows amid population declines in major cities in the West

By Brett Davis The Center Square

The populations of Washington state’s three biggest cities – Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma –remained fairly stable, according to population estimates released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

According to the report’s estimates, Seattle's population increased by 5,944, or 0.8%, from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023. During that time period, the Emerald City’s population went from 749,134 to 755,078.

Spokane, in eastern Washington, experienced a negligible population decrease during that same time period, going from a population of 230,405 to 229,447, a loss of 958 people, or -0.4%.

Tacoma’s population went up by 1,175 people, or 0.5%, going from 221,731 to 222,906.

Other major metropolises in Washington, including Vancouver and Bellevue, the state’s next largest cities in terms of population, also showed minor population changes.

Vancouver, in southern Washington near the Oregon border, saw its population increase by 1,942 people, or 1%, from 194,500 to 196,442.

High-tech hub Bellevue, across Lake Washington from Seattle, saw a decline, going from a population of 152,745 to 151,574, a drop of 1,171 people, or -0.8%.

Of the 57 Washington cities in the Census Bureau’s report, Redmond – located 15 miles east of Seattle and home to Microsoft and Nintendo of America – had the biggest percentage increase in population. The city went from a population of 76,712 to

80,280, an increase of 3,568, or 4.7%.

Conversely, the city with the greatest percentage drop in population was Des Moines, located on the east shore of Puget Sound near the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. Des Moines recorded a loss of 438 people, or -1.4%, going from a population of 32,426 to 31,988.

Bothell, part of the Seattle metropolitan area situated near the northeast end of Lake Washington in the Eastside region, was one of five cities nationwide to cross the 50,000 threshold. Its population increased from 49,030 to 50,213, or up 2.4%.

The Census Bureau's more long-term look at population trends – from April 1, 2020, through July 1, 2023 – showed that Seattle fared better than many other major cities in the western U.S.

During that time period, Seattle’s population increased by 18,060 people from 737,018 to 755,078, a 2.5% upswing.

Portland, Ore., saw a loss

of 22,023 people, going from 652,521 to 630,498, or -3.4%.

Los Angeles, Calif., saw its population decrease by 77,927, going from 3,898,841 to 3,820,914, or -2%

The population loss was even more pronounced in San Francisco, Calif. The city's population went from 878,950 to 808,988, a net reduction of 64,962 people, or -7.4%.

San Diego, Calif., on the other hand, saw a 0.1% population increase, going from 1,386,972 to 1,388,320.

According to a news release from the Census Bureau, its report found that “large cities in the Northeast and Midwest regions of the country grew in 2023, reversing earlier population declines…”

“Cities with populations of 50,000 or more grew by an average of 0.2% in the Northeast and 0.1% in the Midwest after declining an average of 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively, in 2022. Those in the West went up by an average of 0.2% from 2022 to 2023. Cities in the South grew the fastest, by an average 1.0%.”

best in the javelin with a throw of 171'4", earning second place.

King County OKs unincorporated minimum wage hike, ties national high

By Spencer Pauley

The Center Square

The King County Council has approved an ordinance that will increase the minimum wage in unincorporated parts of King County.

The legislation increases minimum wage to a high of $20.29, which ties the cities of Tukwila and Renton for the highest minimum wage in the nation.

The annual salary for an employee making $20.29 an hour would be approximately $40,580 for 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. According to 2022 Census data, the median household income for King County is $116,255.

The bill was adjusted so that small businesses with 15 or fewer employees and an annual gross revenue of less than $2 million would have an hourly minimum wage rate of $3 less ($17.29). The reduction would decrease annually by 50 cents until no reduction remains. However, some businesses have said that won’t change the impacts to the area. All unincorporated King County businesses will have the same minimum wage by 2030 following the phased in increases.

King County Councilmembers Pete Von Reichbauer and Reagan Dunn voted against the minimum wage increase.

“I fear that this massive wage hike will harm, rather than help, my constituents,” Dunn said in a statementfollowing the ordinance’s approval. “This is bad policy, and not nearly nuanced enough to support small businesses and workers alike.”

The Center Square previously reported on businesses in unincorporated King County calling for a “total compensation model,” which includes an employee’s base salary, as well as the value of any benefits and tips received.

Dunn introduced an amendment to the ordinance, which would have allowed tips, gratuities, bonuses, and money paid by an employer towards an employee’s health benefit plan to count toward the hourly minimum wage rate.

Dunn noted that other cities in King County have a total compensation model as part of their minimum wage, including Seattle.

Dunn also introduced an amendment that would have exempted rural areas from the increase.

The council denied Dunn's amendments.

The new minimum wage for unincorporated King County will take effect Jan. 1, 2025.

time of 59.42, also securing third place.

• Colton Rush secured a thirdplace finish in the 1600m with a personal record time of 4:37.69.

•The 4x100m relay team of Riley Hill, Jacob Simons, Oscar LopezDiaz, and Keith Smith claimed third place.

• Grady McGuire dominated the ambulatory events, winning both the shot put and discus.

• Riley Storm achieved a personal

• Logan Taylor finished second in the triple jump with a mark of 38’6.25”.

Girls' Highlights

The girls' team also had several noteworthy performances:

• Jenae Roulst set a personal record in the 100m with a time of 12.93, finishing third.

• Kelani Monserrate recorded a personal best in the 400m with a

• The 4x100m relay team of Hannah Hanson, Ciana Hover, Nikia King, and Jenae Roulst finished third.

• The 4x200m relay team of Kelani Monserrate, Kennedy Noble, Ciana Hover, and Nikia King also took third place.

Looking Ahead

With these impressive results, Eatonville will send a total of 17

athletes to the state meet at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima, WA, from May 23-25. This contingent includes ten boys and seven girls, all poised to represent their school with pride and determination.

The Cruisers' achievements at the District 4 Championship underscore their hard work, dedication, and the promising talent within the team. Fans and supporters eagerly await more outstanding performances at the state level.