STATE CHAMPIONS
Eatonville’s Taylor Johnson wins double gold, Ethan Carter takes pole vault title
By Skip Smith Contributing Writer
Four Eatonville High School athletes capped their seasons at the WIAA 2A State Track and Field Championships this past weekend at Mt. Tahoma High School, highlighted by a dominant showing from junior Taylor Johnson and a dramatic victory by senior Ethan Carter.
Johnson claimed two state titles in the ambulatory events, winning both the shot put and discus with commanding performances. In the shot put, Johnson launched a personalbest 17 feet, 5.75 inches — more than two feet ahead of the next closest competitor. She followed that up in the discus with another personal record of 52 feet, 2 inches, outdistancing the field by a staggering 12 feet.
“Taylor Johnson is simply amazing,” said Head Coach Geoff Olson. “Two state first places as a junior and she’s such a hard worker, always looking to get better. And the most humble individual — she really is an inspiration to all.”
Carter, a senior, delivered in dramatic fashion to win the boys pole vault state title. He cleared 15 feet,
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Local girl earns Junior World Reserve Grand Championship
By Merrick Parnell Contributing Writer
Elouise Hemenway is being recognized for her achievements in the equine arena after being awarded the 2024 Junior World Reserve Grand Championship, an international honor.
“I practiced so many hours with Harley every month so that our videos were the best they could be. Becoming the Junior World Reserve Grand Champion for 2024 was hard work, and I’m really proud of myself and Harley,” Hemenway said.
Kathy Richardson, a Certified Horsemanship Association instructor and Horse Agility Accredited Trainer and judge, teaches
horsemanship and focuses on communication with horses and riding. She serves as both Hemenway’s instructor and coach.
Richardson explained how Hemenway formed a bond with her horse, Harley.
“Elouise began competing exclusively with Harley, who had been frightened and reactive due to past treatment. Through hard work, Elouise earned Harley’s trust, and their relationship has grown strong and trusting,” Richardson said.
“We went from not really trusting each other to having a really strong bond and relationship. Horse Agility is a huge part of why our bond is so strong. I feel like Harley
knows he will never be hurt again,” Hemenway said.
Hemenway competes with the International Horse Agility Club, which was founded in the UK by Vanessa Bee in December 2009. Richardson joined the club in August 2012 and began competing. Horse agility, which emphasizes soft, gentle training and manners, taught Richardson more refined and effective methods of working with horses. She became a Horse Agility Accredited Trainer and judge in 2014.
Horse agility competitions are primarily online, with patterns posted monthly.
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Eatonville’s Taylor Johnson stands proudly with her coaches after winning the state championship in the discus. Pictured with Johnson are (from left) Coach Geoff Olson, Coach Wes Potter, and Coach Trinity Potter, celebrating a historic moment for Cruiser athletics. RIGHT: Vaulting to victory: Eatonville's Ethan Carter claims the 2A state title and shares the spotlight with Coach Geoff Olson.
PHOTOS COURTESY GEOFF OLSON
Elouise Hemenway is being recognized for her achievements in the equine arena after being awarded the 2024 Junior World Reserve Grand Championship, an international honor.
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WATER PROBLEMS
WorkSource services continue in Pierce County
The Tacoma location of WorkSource Pierce is closed to in-person services until further notice after being significantly impacted by water damage. While this incident was identified as an act of vandalism, WorkSource was not the target.
As WorkSource Pierce leadership continues working with the building manager to complete the necessary repairs to the main office, they remain fully committed to continue service to customers and partners. The network of system partners has stepped up to ensure all partners and providers have locations to meet with customers and collaborate internally.
In-person services are available to customers at the Goodwill Milgard Work Opportunity Center in Tacoma and the WorkSource South Hill Mall location in Puyallup, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Puyallup office is located inside the mall at the entrance of the Golden Corral. The Resource Room at the Goodwill Milgard Work Opportunity Center has also been secured to support
Tacoma-area customers needing access to computers, printers, and in-person services. Employment Security Department staff is also conducting in-person Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Initial and RESEA Follow-Up Appointments at Goodwill.
“If the pandemic taught us anything, it was how to pivot and provide services in nontraditional ways,” said Shellie Willis, Chief Collective Impact Officer for WorkForce Central. “Many of our career advisors and partners have continued working in a hybrid remote-work model, and the infrastructure is in place to increase those services through this closure.”
To contact WorkSource for remote services, visit their website at www.worksourcepierce.org or call 253593–7300. You can also stop into WorkSource’s additional access sites, including any Pierce County Library
branch. To see the full list of locations, visit https://worksource-pierce.org/locations/ More information will be provided on the WorkSource Pierce website and social media as they further assess the situation with the Employment Security Department and property management. For any additional information on service delivery, contact One Stop Operator Sandra Calvillo at sandracalvillo@careerteam.com
WorkForce Central carries out the vision of the Executive Board and the Pierce County Workforce Development Board by coordinating, administering, and advancing the workforce development system, known as WorkSource Pierce. WorkSource Pierce is a partnership of state, local, and nonprofit agencies to deliver a wide array of employment and training services for both job seekers and employers.
Anonymous meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous is available for people who have a problem with alcohol. Meetings begin at noon Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays at the American Legion Hall/ Lions Club, 123 Rainier Ave. N.
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Graham-Kapowsin Community Council's Center at Benston Hall has a new class called Flex & Flow on Wednesdays from 10:30-11 a.m. Also, Taichi is from 2-3 p.m. Both are free for members and $4 for non-members.
Graham-Kapowsin Community Council's Center is starting a new art class from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Benston Hall. Gather to pain and draw. Cost is $10. Bring your own supplies to reduce the fee. Contact Malogorzata Hajler at studio@mhajler.com for more information.
Graham-Kapowsin Community Council's Evergreen Center at 10118 249th St.E. is hosting a Fun BINGO Afternoon Fundraiser to benefit the seniors 12:30-2 June 5 & every 1st Thursday through 2025. Suggested donation is $10. 253 921 2814
Alanon help
Alanon is available to help people struggling with a loved one’s drinking. Call 425-8300314.
Learn about Friends Of Eatonville Library
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.
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.
Washington state environmental solutions discussed at policy forum in Spokane
By Sue Lani Madsen
The Center Square contributor
For the panelists at Thursday’s Washington Policy Center public forum on the future of the state’s environmental policy, collaboration is essential to practicing conservation.
“We work with partners we do not always agree with,” said Mike Lithgow, director of policy and outreach for the Kalispel Tribe. “It’s the only way to get the conservation work done.”
Lithgow joined panelists Amanda Parrish, executive director of The Lands Council, and Todd Myers, vice president for research at the Washington Policy Center, for the 2025 Forum on the Environment in Spokane. Approximately 50 attendees were there to listen and question the panelists.
Parrish introduced her organization’s work with the Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition, the U.S. Forest Service, and regional tribes. The Lands Council is currently working with the city of Spokane’s urban forestry program to plant trees in low-income neighborhoods.
Balancing environmental protection with agricultural viability was a shared concern.
The Kalispel Tribe is working with Pend Oreille County farmers in the Voluntary Stewardship Program. A 100-yearold open ditch irrigation system in Pend Oreille County loses water, leaving ag operations at the end of the line high and dry. The Washington State Conservation Commission’s VSP focus is intended to support local approaches to hyperlocal problems like a century-old irrigation system.
Myers observed that conservation projects pushed from the top down are about 20% successful, while locally generated solutions have a success rate of about 50%.
On a broader scale, the
Kalispel Tribe reaches out from their small reservation in collaborative work across 2.3 million acres of Washington, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia, Canada. Lithgow said the tribe focuses on restoration, which might not be high on the list for other partners. In addition to water, their conservation efforts include forests and wildlife.
Forest management in Washington is a concern going into the summer, owing to the potential for wildfires. Myers said at least a million acres of Washington forests need treatment to reduce density, but we lack the infrastructure necessary for treatment. The log jam is the lack of certainty in access to timber harvests, according to Myers. Investing in new infrastructure requires confidence in a 25-year supply of timber, and there are no guarantees from federal lands.
The NEWFC coalition has been working on keeping timber infrastructure active in northeast Washington. For three generations, Vaagen Brothers Lumber has operated mills in the area and now specializes in small-diameter logs.
A newer company, Vaagen Timbers, partners with them to produce glue-laminated and cross-laminated wood products. They represent the kind of infrastructure needed in other regions to promote forest health and reduce wildfire risks.
Wildfire prevention is essential, given the state's operating budget recently signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson. It cuts the amount allocated to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for fire suppression by about half.
Myers pointed out that no matter what the state says is budgeted, what is actually spent will be dependent on what actually happens in any given season.
“They’re not going to just stop fighting fires,” said Myers, raising the importance of focusing on prevention that makes money by getting the value out of harvesting smaller diameter trees.
Lithgow noted the need for prescribed fire as part of the solution. Funding, risk management and public acceptance of smoke in the shoulder seasons of spring and fall are barriers to summer wildfires in the forest.
Questions about water and drought led to discussing beaver dams as part of building natural reservoirs. Myers emphasized using simple new technology to monitor water use as another solution to water conservation by early detection of leaks in buildings. Parrish described work by Gonzaga University engineering students to develop beaver analogs to build water catchment facilities where there are
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Savvy Senior: Essential legal documents all seniors should have
by Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of legal documents do I need to help my family take care of me in my elder years? I would like to get my affairs in order but could use some help.
Approaching 80
Dear Approaching, All adults, especially an older adult like yourself, should have at least five legal documents to protect yourself and your family. These documents will make sure your wishes regarding your estate are legal and clear and will help minimize any conflicts and confusion with your family and your health care providers if you become seriously ill or when you die. Here are the key documents you need, along with some tips to help you create them.
Durable Power of Attorney: This document allows you to designate someone you trust to handle your financial affairs if you become incapacitated.
Advance Directive: This includes two documents that spell out your wishes regarding your end-of-life medical treatment. The two documents are a “living will” which tells your doctor what kind of care you want to receive if you become incapacitated. And a “health care power of attorney” (or health care proxy), which names a person you authorize to make medical decisions on your behalf if you’re unable. To complement your advance directive, you should also consider getting a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment – see POLST.org. This is a state specific form that your doctor would fill out that translates your endof-life wishes into medical orders to ensure your wishes are carried out.
A Will: This lets you spell out your wishes of how you’d like your property and assets distributed after you die, whether it’s to family, friends or a charity. It also allows you to designate an executor to ensure your wishes are carried out and allows you to name guardians if you have dependent children.
In addition to a will, if you own real estate or have considerable assets, another option you may want to consider is a “revocable living trust.” This
A new take on grilled steak
By MetroCreative
Grilling season has returned and steak lovers everywhere have once again started to enjoy grilled steak. This season, add some more flavor to your grill with the following recipe for "Flatiron Steak and Tomatoes With Anchovy Vinaigrette," courtesy of "The Niman Ranch Cookbook," (Ten Speed Press).
FLATIRON STEAK AND TOMATOES WITH ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE
Serves 4
■ 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
■ 6 anchovy fillets packed in olive oil
■ 1 clove garlic, minced
■ Pinch of crushed red pepper
■ 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
■ 1 flatiron steak, 1 pound
■ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
■ 2 large, ripe tomatoes Prepare and light a charcoal grill for cooking.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a 6-inch skillet over low heat. Add the anchovies and break up with a
wooden spoon. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the anchovies become aromatic. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the garlic is cooked through but not browned. Remove from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of the vinegar. Set aside. When the grill is at its hottest (when the coals are red and glowing and too hot to hold your hand over the grill for more than a couple of seconds), season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Place the steak on the cooking grate directly over
the coals and cook uncovered, turning once, for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare; the timing will depend on the thickness of the steak. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest of 5 minutes. Slice the tomatoes and arrange in the center of a serving platter. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the steak thinly across the grain and arrange over the tomatoes. Pour the anchovy vinaigrette over the top of the steak. Serve.
functions like a will but allows your estate to avoid the time and expense of probate (the public legal process that examines your estate after you die) and helps ensure your estate’s privacy.
HIPPA Release: This form gives your healthcare provider permission to discuss your medical care and medical bills with those you designate. You may need specific HIPAA release forms for each medical professional or health care establishment you deal with.
DO-IT-YOURSELF
If you have a simple estate and an uncomplicated family situation, there are do-it-yourself resources that can help you create all these documents for a few hundred dollars. Some top-rated options to consider include Quicken WillMaker & Trust software (see WillMaker. com), Trust & Will (TrustandWill.com) and Legal Zoom (LegalZoom.com).
GET HELP
If, however, you want or need assistance or if you have a complicated financial situation, blended family or have considerable assets, you should hire an attorney. An experienced lawyer can make sure you cover all your bases – especially when writing a will or living trust – which can help avoid family confusion and squabbles after you’re gone. Costs will vary depending on where you reside, but you can expect to pay somewhere between $500 and $2,000 for a basic estate plan that includes a will, power of attorney and advance directive. If you want your estate plan to include a living trust, that can run anywhere between $1,500 and $5,000. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA.org) and the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils (NAEPC.org) are two good resources that have directories on their websites to help you find someone in your area.
If money is tight, check with your state’s bar association (see FindLegalHelp.org) to find low-cost legal help in your area. Or call the Eldercare Locater at 800-677-1116 for a referral.
Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.
Flatiron steak and tomatoes with anchovy vinaigrette
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no beavers in the system. Lithgow addressed wildlife as an essential factor in forest management. To one questioner, he said that includes management of predators to include hunting and trapping to manage populations at a sustainable level.
Born May 24, the calf is
in the park’s 435-acre Free-Roaming Area and has already become a guest favorite.
Keepers had been closely observing the calf’s mother, 4-year-old Sunny, who was expected to give birth around this time following a typical 285-day gestation. In keeping with natural behavior, she separated herself from the herd to give birth and spent a few quiet days bonding with her newborn before rejoining the group. The calf’s sex is yet to be confirmed, and the keepers plan to name it soon.
“Sunny is attentive and nurturing,” McCloskey said. “We’ve seen the calf nursing regularly, and it’s staying close by her side as it grows stronger.”
Guests can now see the pair with the rest of the herd on Discovery Tram Tours, Wild Drives, or Keeper Adventure Tours. With its rustyorange coat and already hefty size— newborn bison typically weigh 40
to 50 pounds—the calf stands out among the older, darker bison as it explores the grasslands on increasingly steady legs.
“Watching a newborn bison calf wobble after its mother, then duck
under her to nurse, is a heartwarming experience for park guests,” said McCloskey.
Bison once roamed the Great Plains in vast numbers. Tens of millions lived across North America until their population dropped to fewer than 1,000 by the early 1900s due to overhunting and habitat loss. Thanks to decades of conservation work by groups like the American Bison Society, the species has rebounded.
Northwest Trek’s bison legacy began in 1971 when six bison were transferred from the National Bison Range in Montana. By the time the park opened to the public on July 17, 1975, the herd was already established. With this new arrival, Northwest Trek is now home to 16 bison.
“Each new calf represents a success story in wildlife conservation and a living connection to America’s wild past,” said McCloskey.
Myers took a question on the future of nuclear power, pointing out that the mindset toward nuclear is changing with Microsoft seeking to reopen the Three Mile Island plant. Large plants can provide baseload; however, they can’t be dialed up or down to match demand. Smaller modular plants may be able to fill that niche and reuse old nuclear waste as a fuel source.
Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, known as the CCA, came under fire from a questioner asking if the spending is being used well. Myers said the $40 million the state spent buying electric vehicles has a return on investment, like paying $1,200 for a latte.
“We’re not choosing projects based on the best ROI," Myers said.
The panel was moderated by Aaron Luna, former News 4 Anchor.
By Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
An American bison calf made a memorable entrance over Memorial Day weekend at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.
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Regulatory relief on the way for childcare centers in Washington
By Carleen Johnson
Legislation to help address Washington state's childcare crisis has been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson.
House Bill 1648 pushes out requirements for childcare providers and staff, recognizing “experiencebased competency, and removing unnecessary barriers that push skilled professionals out of the workforce,” noted a news release emailed to The Center Square.
Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, has been working with childcare providers in his district for several years, and sponsored the legislation.
“If we go back to 2015, we have the Early Start Act, which I voted for because I really believe that early learning is important,” said Dent in an interview with The Center Square.
Dent explained the resulting problem is with burdensome rules and regulations put on the industry as a result of the Early Start Act, which have translated to a workforce shortage, further exacerbating the childcare crisis across Washington state.
The idea was to ensure childcare center staff are equipped with resources to offer early learning standards.
According to the Washington Department of Children Youth and Families, the Early Start Act mandated that DCYF “update our WAC so that the early learning system has a unified set of regulations that are easy to understand by providers. The Act has numerous strong mandates
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Competitors submit videos of their performance, navigating 10 obstacles with the horse either on a loose lead or at liberty. Points are deducted for tight leads, and competitors are judged based on how well they complete the course according to the instructions rather than competing against one another. Richardson once tied for second place with 11 others, earning 99 out of 100 points.
for supporting diverse providers and families, with a focus on racial equity.
“They put so many regulations on these folks and what they have to meet in order to work in a childcare early learning facility that they're losing much of their workforce,” said Dent.
“We’re losing people because many of them don't want to go to school. They have the ability to teach these kids ... so instead of having a bunch of folks over at DCYF tell us what they need to do and what requirements these people need to meet, maybe we should ask the people what they think they need, OK?” said Dent.
The bill requires DCYF to convene a stakeholder group to assist in identifying strategies to improve staff qualification requirements and verification processes and report to the Legislature by Dec. 1, 2026.
It extends the timeline for childcare providers to complete staff qualification requirements to at least Aug. 1, 2030, and provides that five years of cumulative
work experience in licensed childcare qualifies as a demonstration of experience-based competency in fulfilling staff qualification requirements.
“So, we can keep our childcare facilities up and running and doing the early learning thing,” said Dent. “Without our childcare centers, we don't have an early learning program. It's that simple since they're the ones that do it.”
Dent said he didn’t get everything he wanted in the bill, but was happy to see it cross the finish line.
“This bill came from the childcare industry, and they worked on this with me for a couple of years. I mean, last year we didn't move it at all, so we rewrote it, and we did get it to move this year. We got about half of what we wanted, but that’s more than we have, so we will take it,” he said.
According to a recent study, the average annual cost of infant care in Washington is $20,370 — that’s about $1,698 per month.
The bill takes effect on July 27, 2025.
As a trainer and judge, Richardson helps students prepare for competitions by ensuring they understand what judges look for. Students, unless they are juniors, are expected to complete the work themselves. For Hemenway, competing has its own rewards. “I like that it gives me a
New WA law granting unemployment benefits to striking workers draws praise, concern
Depending on who you ask, Engrossed Senate Bill 5041 – signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson earlier this week – is either a muchneeded social safety net for workers and their families or something that will incentivize and prolong strikes and imperil Washington state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.
ESB 5041 extends unemployment insurance benefits to striking or locked-out workers in Washington. Depending on the strike date, benefits would start 15 to 21 days after the strike begins. If the contract is resolved before that time, no benefits would be issued. Per the bill, striking workers would be able to access unemployment benefits for up to six weeks.
Sen. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, is the sponsor of the bill.
“Striking is a last resort, and this bill will help level the playing field for workers trying to exercise their right to collectively bargain for fair wages and safe workplace conditions,” he said at Monday’s bill-signing ceremony. “Affordability is one of the top issues for people in my district. This legislation will help make sure people who do important jobs and important work have fair pay, good benefits, and safe work conditions.”
Joe Kendo, chief of staff for the Seattle-based Washington State Labor Council, approves of the new law, which goes into effect in January
“The WSLC supported and actively worked on 5041 – we were very pleased with its passage,” he emailed The Center Square. “When workers are provoked to strike, it is only ever as a last resort, and often as a response to obstinate employer behavior. We are hopeful
We are sorry to announce that Sally McKay, 94, passed away on the afternoon of May 22nd, 2025 in her home in Port Orchard, Washington. Born on March 2nd, 1931, in Eatonville, Washington, Sally was a loving spouse, parent, and friend.
Sally spent much of her life living on her family’s farm in Eatonville, Washington. She lived there as a child, and returned to the farm as an adult. She loved spending time in nature and would spend many, many hours in the woods picking wild blackberries, stripping cascara bark, cutting cedar boughs, and collecting fir cones with her friend Zola to fund their yearly trips to Reno.
She was tremendously creative and talented. Whether it was her famous fruitcake, or her artwork, she was always putting things of beauty into the world. She loved farm life, especially her chickens and cows. Even into her eighties, she
that there will be fewer strikes as a result of improved employer collaboration at the table if they know that workers are less likely to have to risk economic ruin to strike.”
He went on to say he hopes the new law will change employers' behavior in a way that positively impacts workers.
“This is a particularly important dynamic for lower-wage workers whose employers know are less able to sustain a strike of any length, much less a prolonged one,” Kendo explained.
“Knowing that there are UI benefits available to support these workers will, we hope, create an incentive for employers to act differently in their labor relationships.”
Not everyone agrees with his assessment.
"SB 5041 would insert the state into private labor negotiations, tilting the balance in favor of unions and incentivizing longer, more frequent strikes,” House Republicans said on their “Stop Bad Bills” website examining newly passed bills. Patrick Connor, Washington state director for the National Federation of Independent Business, shared that sentiment.
“Moreover, granting unemployment benefits to striking workers effectively subsidizes work stoppages,” he said in an email. “This, coupled with a union’s own strike fund, incentivizes prolonged strikes. Government tipping the balance in a labor dispute in this way can only harm the struck employer and local small businesses unwittingly caught up in the controversy.”
Kendo pushed back on the notion that the new law would motivate workers to strike.
“While UI benefits will be helpful for those workers who do go on strike, those benefits are not full wage replacement, so I do not believe that it would incentivize strikes,” he said.
was taking care of farm chores single-handedly.
Sally’s trademark was her sweet, kind disposition, as well as her wicked sense of humor! She was always caring for others. She was a long time member of the Ohop Grange, and cared for her mother and husband during their long illnesses.
Sally is survived by her children Laurie, Betty Jean, Martin and Greg, as well as her
grandchildren Jess and Brynn, and greatgrandson Ben. She is preceded in death by her beloved father, Jonas, her mother Helen, husband Ben, and her three siblings (Nancy, Nels and Nadia).
At her request, there will be no memorial service, but please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. She was a special person, greatly loved, and will be missed.
Sally McKay
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complaint of the Plaintiff, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 20012 125TH ST CT E, BONNEY LAKE, WA 98391, Pierce County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: April 28, 2025 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/ Grace Chu Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 David Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Dispatch April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 & June 4, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In re the Estate of NANCY L. RADFORD, Deceased. No. 25-4-03452-3 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative (PR) of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the PR or the PR’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION May 28, 2025 SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC By: /s/ Karin S. Treadwell, WSBA #27630 Attorneys for PR 1417 31st Ave South Seattle WA 98144-3909 (206) 625-0092 /s/ Mark A. Radford Personal Representative c/o Sayre Law Offices, PLLC 1417 31st Ave South Seattle WA 98144-3909 (206) 625-0092 Published in the Dispatch May 28, June 4 & 11, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE BOEING EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff(s), vs. DOUGLAS DALE BULLARD; UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS OR DEVISEES OF JOHN W. CONWAY, DECEASED, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendant(s). Cause No. 24-2-07536-0 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: DOUGLAS DALE BULLARD, Judgment Debtor(s). The Superior Court of PIERCE County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Pierce County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. If developed, the property address is 6437 SOUTH CHEYENNE STREET, TACOMA, WA 98409. The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 A.M. Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 Place: 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402 2nd Floor Entry Plaza The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $44,117.99 together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at the address stated below: Dated at Tacoma, Washington, May 13, 2025. KEITH SWANK SHERIFF OF PIERCE COUNTY. By: Christine A Eaves, Deputy Civil Section, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room, 1B 203, Tacoma, Washington, 98402 (253) 7987520 See legal description below or reverse: LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 7, BLOCK 35 OF MANITO PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 8 OF PLATS AT PAGE 82, RECORDS OF PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE CITY OF TACOMA, COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. PARCEL NO.: 5465001830 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP, ATTORNEYS GRACE CHU, ATTORNEY 108 1ST AVE S, STE 400 SEATTLE, WA. 98104 (206)596-4856 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE JACOBS AND JACOBS, INC. Plaintiff, v. STROVINK LAW, P.C., a Washington profit corporation; KURT STROVINK and JANE DOE STROVINK, a marital community; ANDREW and CHARMAINE JACOBS, a marital community, Defendant(s). Case No.: 25-2-05615-1 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION The State of Washington to ANDREW JACOBS & CHARMAINE JACOBS: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 30th day of April 2025, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the
complaint of the plaintiff, JACOBS AND JACOBS, INC., and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff, ROBERT T. WRIGHT and SAMUEL J. FENTON, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of the action is to seek damages for tortious interference with contract and/or business expectancy, including attorneys’ fees. WHC ATTORNEYS, PLLC /S/ ROBERT T. WRIGHT ROBERT T. WRIGHT, WSBA #54075 SAMUEL J. FENTON, WSBA #60051 12209 E. MISSION AVE., STE 5 SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99206 Published in the Dispatch April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 & June 4, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: KENNETH G. NORMAN, Deceased. NO. 25-4-013114 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of filing copy of notice to creditors: May 28, 2025 Date of first publication: June 4, 2025 DATED this 28 day of May, 2025. /s/ KAREN ADAMSON SHEA Personal Representative BURNS LAW, PLLC 3711 Center Street Tacoma, Washington 98409 Telephone: (253) 507-5586 Published in the Dispatch June 4, 11 & 18, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY In Re The Estate of: DENNIS LINCH, Deceased. No. 25-4-01113-8 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after the Administrator served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: May 21, 2025 Personal Representative: Jeff Linch Attorney for Personal Representative: Dana P. Gailan, WSBA #42907 Address for Mailing or Service: 414 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901 Telephone: 509638-1414 Court of Probate Proceeding: Superior Court of Washington for Pierce County Cause Number: 25-4-01113-8
Published in the Dispatch May 21, 28 & June 4, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of Jimmy Daryl Steele, Deceased Probate No. 25-4-03164-8 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate
assets. Date of First Publication: See Affidavit of Publication Personal Representative: Brenda Steele Attorney for the Personal Representative: Brittany S. Stockton Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Superior Court Published in the Dispatch June 4, 11 & 18, 2025
Superior Court of Washington, County of PIERCE In re: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): Judith Graham Lenford And Respondent/s (other party/ parties): Cordez DuJuan Mullen No. 254-00267-8 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): Cordez DuJuan Mullen I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Judith Graham-Lenford 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: April 30, 2025. 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] Other Guardianship. You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts. wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County 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 the Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /s/ Judith Graham-Lenford Date 2-10-25 I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): 10423 Rainier Ridge Blvd J302 Puyallup, WA 98374 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential information Form (FL 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 April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 & June 4, 2025
CITY OF PUYALLUP REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS INFORMATION PACKET CIP #14-060: East Main Deer Creek Culvert Replacement Submittal Due Date: June 23rd, 2025
GENERAL SCOPE:
The City of Puyallup (“City”) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide consulting, and engineering services for the East Main Deer Creek Culvert Replacement Project. All services are to be performed or supervised by persons appropriately licensed or registered under state laws governing the practice of engineering and surveying. Consultants should also have a minimum of five (5) years of design experience. Consultants must be experienced in culvert replacement projects on arterial roadways, habitat restoration, utility relocation and coordination, rightof-way acquisition, stream assessments, environmental permitting, site survey, geotechnical investigations, stormwater mitigation, the preparation of construction drawings, bid specifications, construction cost estimates, and developing right of way acquisitions plans. Consultants should also be familiar with WSDOT Standard Specifications, City of Puyallup Engineering and Construction Standards, 2019 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (SWMMWW), and Puyallup Municipal Code (PMC).
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RE-
QUIRED:
The City is requesting assistance completing an alternatives analysis by developing four planning level alternatives, including an existing conditions alternative for a baseline comparison, to select a path forward for the East Main Deer Creek Culvert Replacement Project. The selected alternative will be based on a weighted matrix developed by the consultant and should consider; environmental impacts, traffic impacts, permitting requirements, property acquisition, private property impacts, cost, fish passage, benefit to existing and future habitat, water quality, operations and
maintenance, utility relocations (private and public), upstream and downstream impacts, and hydraulic capacity. Preliminary sizing of a fish passage culvert for this location indicates that the culvert needs to be approximately 30 feet wide. Two preliminary options have been identified that will be incorporated into this analysis. The first option is the construction of the 30-foot-wide culvert from the current pipe inlet location to the culvert outlet, roughly 300 feet. The second option is the construction of the culvert under E Main Ave, and then extending the creek channel on the upstream end of the culvert from the existing culvert inlet to the road edge. Both of these options will require the City to either purchase the land impacted by the culvert extension or create easements for accessing this land. The study should include an evaluation of the level of effort to gain access to the needed land and existing property rights based on existing recorded utility easements.
Following the selection of an alternative, the selected Consultant will develop a 30% design deliverable of the proposed culvert replacement. The 30% design can be expected to include a site survey, a geotechnical investigation, stream assessment by a qualified biologist, cultural resources review and exploration, cost estimate, right-of-way acquisition plan preparation and estimating, utility accommodation and planning, structural wall design, stormwater mitigation meeting the 2019 SWMMWW, and roadway restoration.
The alternatives analysis is anticipated to begin in August 2025 and is desired to be completed February 2026. The 30% design deliverable is desired to be completed December 2026. The selected consultant may be selected to continue working on future phases of the project. This may include grant writing and submission assistance, property acquisition in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Act, environmental permitting and planning (SEPA/NEPA), construction management, 60% design deliverable, 90% design deliverable, 100% bid ready deliverable, all deliverables consisting of a full PS&E package. SOQ SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Consultants must submit one (1) electronic copy (PDF) of their Statements of Qualifications in an email titled “Consultant Name - East Main Deer Creek Culver Replacement SOQ” Consultants are encouraged to submit concise and clear responses to the Request for Qualifications. Responses of excessive length or complexity are discouraged. Statements of Qualifications should be limited to ten (10) 8 ½” x 11” single-sided pages, including cover letter and resumes (cover page not included in page count), with font size no smaller than 10-point Times New Roman.
The SOQ’s will be reviewed by a selection committee. The committee will select one Consultant with experience in accomplishing similar work for municipal clients.
The selection committee will use the following criteria for Consultant selection:
1. Consultant’s general experience designing culvert replacement project for local government similar in size to Puyallup. (10 points)
2. List a minimum of three (3) previously (the last five years) completed culvert replacement projects, include the project team members, their assignments, and year the project was completed. The proposal document should list work experience specific to the Consultant’s staff members who would work for the City on this project. (15 points)
3. Strength of references for the three previous culvert replacement projects. Each reference includes the owner, contact person’s name, title, email, and telephone number. (5 points)
4. Experience and approach for conducting an alternatives analysis that make the Consultant uniquely qualified for this project. (10 points)
5. Consultant’s experience with environmental planning and permitting processes (NEPA, SEPA, ESA, HPA, JAPRA, etc.), and archeological/cultural resources investigations and studies. (10 points)
6. Consultant’s experience with City of Puyallup Engineering and Construction Standards, Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (SWMMWW), WSDOT Standard Specifications, City of Puyallup Municipal Code Title 21 (Environmental Code), and other applicable state, federal, or local guidelines. (10 points)
7. Proposed schedule, ability to meet the proposed schedule, obligate staff, and availability of proposed staff. Include the Consultant’s ability to meet budget expectations by staying at or below agreed upon scope and fee. (10 points)
8. Basic knowledge, past experiences, and familiarity of the City. (10 points)
9. Identification of proposed team members for the City’s project with an organizational chart and qualifications of the project manager and all key personnel proposed for this project. Identify similar projects which the proposed team members have jointly worked on. (15 points)
10. Ability to follow required RFQ submittal requirements, effective use of limited space, professional presentation, grammar, spelling, and is easy to follow and read. (5 points) Failure to address Items 1 through 10
(100 possible points) in detail will be sufficient reason to eliminate a submittal from consideration. Oral interviews may be added to the evaluation if deemed necessary by the City. Key team members are expected to be present, in-person, for interviews if selected.
Consultants must submit an electronic copy (PDF) of their Statements of Qualifications via email clearly titled, “Consultant Name - East Main Deer Creek Culvert Replacement SOQ.” (Hard copy submission of Statement of Qualifications submitted to the Engineering Department at City of Puyallup, City Hall will not be accepted.) The Statement of Qualifications must be submitted to the City of Puyallup no later than 2:00 PM on June 23rd, 2025, to be considered. Submittals received after this date and time will automatically be rejected and will not receive further consideration by the City. To be considered, please submit qualifications to Kelton Parker using the following email: kparker@puyallupwa.gov
The email subject line shall be titled the following, “Consultant Name - East Main Deer Creek Culvert Replacement SOQ.” For specific questions, please contact Kelton Parker at (253) 435-3649 or by email at kparker@puyallupwa.gov.
The City makes no commitment to any respondent to this request for Statements of Qualifications beyond consideration of the written response to this request. Preparation of materials in response to this RFQ are totally the responsibility of the consultant.
The City of Puyallup is an equal opportunity employer and encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned consultant firms to respond.
The City reserves the right to retain the services of the successful Consultant(s) for any subsequent phases associated with this/these project(s). 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.
Title VI Statement
The City, 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 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 a proposal 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. For more information on Title VI, contact Michelle Gehring at mgehring@puyallupwa.gov or at (253) 841-5579.
Therefore, all prospective consultants and vendors are advised that federally funded projects will be held to Federal EEO requirements, Title I and Title V of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch (TW) and the Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) June 4, 2025 and June 11, 2025 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA FAMILY LAW DIVISION IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF P.L.S., Adoptee/Case No. 2024-DR-001558; Div. C NOTICE OF ACTION To: Lindsey Marie Mills l/k/a 12504 256th Avenue, E. Buckley, WA 98321 YOU ARE HEREBY
NOTIFIED that an action for adoption has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Gayle J. Ryba, Esquire, Petitioner’s attorney, whose address is 224 E. Intendencia Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502 on or before June 17, 2025. The original answer should be filed with the clerk of this court either before service on Petitioner’s attorney or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the Clerk’s office. This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Pierce County, Washington. Physical description of Lindsey Marie Mills: -Age: 44 -Race: caucasian -Hair color: dark brown -Eye color: blue -Height: 5’3” -Weight: 130150# -Minor’s date of birth: 6/25/2011 -Minor’s place of birth: Auburn, WA IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said Court at Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida on this day of May, 2025. JASON D. ENGLISH Clerk of the
Circuit Court By: DEPUTY CLERK Copy to: Gayle J. Ryba, Esquire office@grybalaw.com Attorney for Petitioners Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch May 28, June 4, 11 & 18, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR COUNTY OF PIERCE FERGUSON ARCHITECTURE, P.S., a Washington corporation, Plaintiff, v. 111X Pacific, LLC, a Washington limited liability company; ROBERT BREWSTER, an individual; and STEVE DEWALT, an individual, Defendants. NO. 25-2-05597-9 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID 111X PACIFIC, LLC; ROBERT BREWSTER; AND STEVE DEWALT. You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 14th day of May, 2025, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Ferguson Architecture, P.S., 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. This is a breach of contract action for failure to pay for architectural services performed. Plaintiff’s Attorneys: Alan D. Schuchman, WSBA No. 45979 E-mail: aschuchman@cairncross.com
Emina Dacic, WSBA No. 60607 E-mail: edacic@cairncross.com Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S. 524 Second Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104-2323 Telephone: (206) 587-0700 Facsimile: (206) 587-2308 Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11 & 18, 2025
NOTICE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (FEIS)
The City of Puyallup has issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Planning Case No.: P-19-0141
Applicant: Running Bear Development Partners, LLC
Project Location: 13423 74TH ST E (parent parcel: TPN 0420253063)
Brief Description: To construct an Industrial Park warehouse complex containing seven buildings with approximately 2.6 million square feet of warehouse space on approximately 164 acres of total development site area. Approximately 126 acres of the total site area would be developed into an Industrial Park; approximately 38 acres of land area would be set aside as undeveloped open space, critical area, and floodplain preservation.
EIS ALTERNATIVES: Three (3) development alternatives are considered in the FEIS; No Action, Proposed Action (full build) and Alternative 1 (Reduced Site Intensity).
The FEIS provides a detailed analysis of the potential impacts associated with each alternative and outlines mitigation measures to address these impacts. The FEIS also makes clear findings regarding Significant Unavoidable Adverse Impacts for each area of the environment studied.
This statement has been prepared and is being circulated in compliance with the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) of 1971, Chapter 43.21C RCW. The intent of the FEIS is to address potential environmental impacts at the project level, analyzing the elements of the natural environment as well as the infrastructure in the project area.
APPEALS: Consistent with SEPA rules, no agency with jurisdiction or the Lead Agency may take any actions on the Final EIS within 14 days from the date of issuance. There is no additional comment period with the FEIS. Any appeals to the adequacy of this FEIS must be filed within 14 days of issuance per PMC 21.04.205. Appeals must be submitted online via the City of Puyallup’s permit portal at: https://permits.puyallupwa.gov/Portal.
For questions regarding submittal of an appeal request, please contact the City of Puyallup permit center at permitcenter@puyallupwa.gov or at (253) 864-4165 (option 1). The decision of the City’s Development and Permitting Services (DPS) Department is final unless timely appealed to the City of Puyallup Hearing Examiner in accordance with Puyallup Municipal Code (PMC).
For any questions or clarification regarding the FEIS, or questions regarding how to file an appeal, please contact Chris Beale, Senior Planner, at (253) 841-5418 or via email at cbeale@puyallupwa.gov
Printed versions of the FEIS can be reviewed at:
City of Puyallup Development Services Center (9AM-3PM, M-F)
333 S. Meridian, 2nd floor
Puyallup, WA 98371
Puyallup Public Library
324 S Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371
Printed copies can be provided by request, at cost. Please contact staff listed. Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch June 4, 2025
Preliminary traffic fatality numbers for 2024 decrease from 2023
fatalities involving excessive speed, 62 percent also involved an impaired driver.
There were 731 people killed in traffic crashes on Washington roads in 2024, which was an 9.6 percent decrease from the prior year, according to preliminary data released by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.1 At the same time, the preliminary total for 2024 is 36 percent higher than the number of people killed on Washington roads in 2019.
Traffic enforcement efforts have increased statewide, resulting in larger numbers of traffic stops for speeding, distraction, and suspected driver impairment. Enforcement felldramatically during and immediately following the COVID-19 pandemic. Some cities have also increased their use of automated enforcement for speeding, particularly in school zones and in other areas where pedestrians travel.
A number of policies have been put in place in recent years to address the recent traffic safety crisis. Washington may be starting to see benefits from these actions in reduced fatalities on Washington roads.
“This is obviously a welcome change to see our annual fatality numbers decline after experiencing large increases over the previous four years. Law enforcement and other traffic safety partners have worked hard to reverse the deadly trend we experienced in 2020-2023. And we still have a lot of work to do to further reduce these historically high fatality numbers,” said Shelly Baldwin, director of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. Driver impairment by alcohol and/or other drugs remains the most common risk factor involved in fatal crashes. The initial total involving impaired driving was 348 traffic deaths, which represents 48 percent of all fatalities. This number often rises as additional evidence is processed and recorded in these cases. Final numbers will be released in late 2025 or early 2026.
Speed remains another major factor in fatal crashes, as excessive speed increases both the likelihood and severity of a crash. In 2024, 247 people were killed in crashes involving excessive speed, which represented 34 percent of all fatalities. There is a substantial overlap in crashes involving both speed and impaired driving. Among
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6 inches to secure the gold. Already the school recordholder, Carter made three attempts at 15-11 in an effort to break both his own mark and the 2A state meet record of 15-10, but came up short.
“Ethan as state champ is the most consistent and most coachable kid,” Olson said. “He’s earned everything. I couldn’t be prouder.”
Sophomore Adam Ames represented Eatonville in the boys discus and finished 19th overall with a
Motorcyclist fatalities saw a substantial decline, by nearly 20 percent, to 113 fatalities in2024. Notably, these fatalities involving a speeding motorcyclist fell nearly 21 percent.
Another particular bright spot was the decline in fatalities of people who were not wearing seat belts or using child passenger restraints. Fatalities involving unrestrained vehicle occupants fell 18 percent in 2024, compared to 2023.
A record number of pedestrians were killed in 2023. These numbers appear to have declined only slightly in 2024 to 155, compared to 160 pedestrians who were killed in 2023. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists are all more vulnerable in crashes with motor vehicles.
Distracted driver-involved fatalities increased in both 2023 and 2024, involving 136 and 138 deaths, respectively. This is a concerning change as these numbers had previously fallen to 90 in 2020, after Washington passed a distracted driving law in 2017. However, distracted driver-related fatalities are still fewer than the state experienced prior to the law change.Through its Target Zero efforts, the state is also focusing attention on land use planning and traffic designs which help ensure that people who walk, roll, and use transit have safe places to travel wherever they need to go. WSDOT and local jurisdictions are increasingly using roundabouts, which dramatically lower the number of fatal crashes at these intersections, and other engineering measures which calm vehicle speeds, increase visibility and separate road users in time and space.
“The bottom line is that four driver behaviors contribute to at least 75 percent of traffic fatalities annually: impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, and failure to wear seat belts,” said Mark McKechnie, WTSC external relations director. “In order to make our roads safer, we should drive sober, at safe speeds, without distractions, and buckle up. And we should encourage those we care about to do the same.”
For additional data and 10-year trends, you can view our data dashboards at https://wtsc.wa.gov/ dashboards/.
throw of 129 feet, 1 inch. Sophomore Rogue Pound also competed in the sprints but did not advance out of his heat to the finals, ending his meet earlier than hoped.
Still, Olson was full of praise for the entire group.
“The four kids did amazing — I couldn’t be prouder of the team this year,” Olson said. “Four kids to state, three state champions. That’s special.”
The Cruisers wrap up the 2025 track and field season with a statement of excellence, and with Johnson returning for her senior year, the program’s momentum shows no signs of slowing.
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