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Rescued cougar cubs can be seen at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Rescued cougar cubs Sullivan and Sienna, both 7-months-old and brimming with youthful energy, can be seen by the public at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.

Guests can see the cubs exploring their forested habitat along the park’s Cat Loop, near the bobcat and lynx habitats. After

months of medical care, recovery, and bonding behind the scenes, the duo is ready to meet guests and enjoy their new home.

“These cubs have shown incredible resilience, and now they’re ready for this next chapter,” said Becca McCloskey, Curator at Northwest Trek. “They’ve formed a strong social bond and giving them the chance to grow and explore together is a beautiful part

of their story.”

Sullivan was rescued in March near Spokane, Washington, after being found alone, malnourished, and dehydrated. Though Sullivan has come a long way, guests may notice a slight limp as he recovers from an earlier foot injury. Thanks to expert collaboration

Summer Late Nights recognized nationally

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The Pierce County Council has announced that Pierce County has received a 2025 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties for its part in an innovative Summer Late Nights program.

In 2024, Summer Late Nights recorded 15,960 visits across all locations, serving over 2,000 students and exceeding organizers’ expansion goals. Locations are chosen to prioritize low- and moderate-opportunity areas to minimize barriers to attendance.

The Council appropriated $1 million in the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget to continue and expand youth drop-in educational and social activities.

“Something special happens when intergovernmental agencies don’t just collaborate but

align efforts and priorities. This is the work of the Joint Municipal Action Committee in Tacoma, where Summer Late Nights were stood up three years ago in response to gun violence amongst youth,” said Pierce County Councilmember Rosie Ayala (District 4). “A partnership between Tacoma Public Schools, Parks Tacoma, YMCAs, and Boys & Girls Clubs, along with many more non-profits offering programming, and with funding from Pierce County, City of Tacoma, and many more, laid the foundation for what is possible.”

This free, drop-in initiative provides middle and high school students with a safe and welcoming space every weeknight throughout the summer, offering free dinners, open gym, art, and music activities, as well as opportunities to connect with friends and caring mentors.

By partnering with local schools, community centers, and nonprofits, Summer Late Nights helps keep our youth engaged, supported, and thriving across our community. For 2025, youth can participate now through Aug. 29.

Outside of Tacoma there are three additional school districts running programs to support teens in their districts. The Lakewood YMCA, in partnership with the Clover Park School District, is running a Teen Late Nite program. In Parkland, at the Keithley Middle School, the Franklin Pierce School District is running their own version of Summer Late Nights.

In the Bethel School District, programming is at Spanaway Middle School on Mondays and Wednesdays, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you can find programming at Bethel Middle School. The Pierce Prairie Post

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Pierce County top recipient of parks, trails grants

By The Tacoma Weekly

The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board has awarded more than $148 million to projects across the state that will build and improve parks and trails, conserve irreplaceable wildlife habitat and maintain land for farming and forestry. Cities in Pierce County received the most funding at $14,249,690.

“These grants are critical to keeping Washington a premiere destination for outdoor adventure as well as a great place for Washingtonians to live,” said Megan Duffy, director of the Recreation and Conservation Office, which supports the board. “These grants are key to building great communities. The grants help communities light ball fields, make parks accessible to people with disabilities, connect gaps in trail systems, refurbish pools and resurface pickleball courts.”

Several studies have shown the value outdoor recreation provides to communities and have estimated that it supports more than 6 percent of all jobs in Washington.

In total, the board awarded 242 grants to projects in 35 of the state’s 39 counties. The board received 411 applications requesting more than $266 million in funding, meaning just more than half (59 percent) of the projects received funding.

Sponsored by: King Beverage

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By Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Rescued cougar cubs Sullivan.

The Tacoma Weekly

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Savvy Senior: How

affordable senior housing near you

By Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any resources that you know of that can help seniors locate affordable housings? My sister, who’s 65 years old, needs to find a different place to live but has very little money. What can you tell me?

Searching Sister

ear Searching, Finding affordable senior housing options can be challenging depending on where your sister lives. Senior apartments for some retirees are a good option, and you’ll be happy to know that there are several government programs that can help financially.

Here are some tips that can help your sister locate an apartment that fits her budget and living preferences.

START WITH HUD

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers a variety of resources that can help lowerincome people, like your sister, locate and pay for housing. Here are three different programs to look into:

■ Privately owned subsidized apartments: HUD helps many apartment owners across the country offer reduced rents to low-income

tenants. To search for subsidized apartments in your area, visit Resources.hud.gov.

■ Housing choice voucher program: This program allows low-income families, elderly, and disabled people afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. The housing subsidy would be paid to the landlord each month.

Your sister would then pay the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program.

To learn more or apply, contact your local public housing agency (see HUD.gov/contactus/public-housing-contacts for contact information), or call 800-955-2232.

■ Public housing: This low-income housing option comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single-family houses to high rise apartments for elderly families. Your local public housing agency is again the resource for locating public housing in your area.

If you need more help or housing advice, contact a HUD-approved housing counseling agency near you. See HUD4.my.site.com/ housingcounseling or call 800-569-4287 for contact information.

HOW TO CHOOSE

If you or your sister find

several apartment choices that fall within her budget, she should consider what’s important to her. She may want housing that’s close to family, religious organizations, senior centers, or places she visits regularly, like grocery stores, parks or gyms.

Or, if she has a disabling condition, it may be especially critical for her to find a living space that has easy access to important services like senior transportation and healthcare centers.

In your housing search, you may also come across some red flags that indicate a retirement community wouldn’t be a good fit for your sister.

Keep an eye out for extra fees that may be applied to everyday items or perks you normally wouldn’t think about like laundry service, parking or pets.

You should also make sure the apartment is in good condition and then scout out the neighborhood. Ask yourself if the community is clean and well maintained and if there is any debris or messy landscaping.

If you notice anything out of the ordinary, follow up with questions before your sister signs a rental contract.

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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.

County extends opioid detox program

By The Tacoma Weekly

In response to the growing opioid crisis, Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) is awarding $1.3 million to Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) to expand detox services for individuals going through opioid withdrawal.

The initiative will extend detox stays from the current five to six days to up to 10 days for eligible participants. This helps individuals stabilize before transitioning to longer-term inpatient treatment.

“Opioid overdoses have cast a long shadow over Pierce County, standing as the leading cause of accidental death since 2020,” said Pierce County Council Chair Jani Hitchen (District 6) and Chair of the Council’s Health and Human Services Committee.

“By offering individuals a few more days in detox, we open a window for healing, giving them a greater chance to find lasting support and a way forward. This is a wise and compassionate investment of our resources, and one that saves lives.”

In 2024, 423 people died from accidental overdoses in Pierce County, and more than 70% involved opioids. Most managed care organizations typically authorize only five to six days of detoxification services.

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However, data suggests that a person who spends 10 days in detox is more likely to seek care after treatment and sustain their recovery.

Anyone seeking withdrawal management can call MDC’s 24/7 line at (253) 593-2413 to complete an eligibility screening.

Walk-ins are also accepted at their office, 721 Fawcett Ave., Suite 100, Tacoma.

Services are provided on a first-come, firstserved basis, and access is determined by individual medical needs regardless of the specific substance involved.

“This expansion is more than just additional days in detox, it’s about giving people the time they actually need to begin recovery,” said Schott Schubert, Executive Director of MDC. “By aligning services with what we know from research and lived experience, we can improve outcomes, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and help individuals take meaningful steps toward long-term recovery.”

MDC has been providing withdrawal management services in Pierce County for over 30 years. In 2024, they expanded detox capacity to 32 beds and helped more than 2,000 residents.

This expansion is funded in part through Pierce County’s opioid settlement dollars, as authorized by the Pierce County Council in the 2024-2025 biennial budget and overseen by the Opioid Abatement Council. These funds are limited, irregularly distributed, and non-renewable.

In addition to affordable housing, there are a number of other financial assistance programs that may help your sister pay for things like food, medications, health care, utilities and more. To locate these programs, check her eligibility and apply, visit BenefitsCheckUp.org. Send your questions or comments to questions@ savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.

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In addition to recreation, the grants help cities, counties, tribes and state agencies conserve valuable undeveloped areas for wildlife and conserve forests and farmlands for the future.

By TJ Martinell The Center Square

Editor's Note: This investigative story is the first of an occasional series examining increases in state spending over several years and determining what taxpayers' money is being used for by state elected officials.

Washington state faces deficit spending by 2028 as lawmakers just hit taxpayers with the state's largest combined tax increase – all driven by massive state spending increases over the past decade, an investigation of state budgets by The Center Square found.

Washington state spent about $80 billion in the 2013-15 budget but is set to spend more than $173 billion in 2025-27, a more than 116% increase over that time. U.S. inflation since 2015 has risen just 35.63%.

The surge in spending of taxpayer dollars prompted some policy analysts and lawmakers to say the increases must end sooner or later.

Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council member and ranking minority member for House Appropriations Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, told The Center Square that the only winners in Olympia are “politicians, bureaucrats and criminals.”

"At the end of the day you have to ask yourself, ‘What did we get for that new spending?" he asked. "At the end of the day, we don’t see the results on what we’re spending on.”

In just five specific budget areas, state spending increased by $77.2 billion since the 2013-15 biennium, although that spending includes more than just state revenues and in one area a shift occurred from local funding to state funding.

“I think that a combination of the fact that you already have a shortfall with a $9 billion tax increase, things have to change moving forward,” Mountain States Policy Center Vice President and

Gig Harbor shooting range; two grants to Lakewood: $2,730,000 to develop Edgewater Park and $1,000,000 to improve access and safety on Lake Steilacoom; and Parks Tacoma: $1,000,000 to buy land to expand Swan Creek Park.

Director of Research Jason Mercier told The Center Square. “I don’t know if they can do much more. They’ve played all the games; they’ve done all the fund shifts. You just did a tax increase. It’s not going to get better; it’s going to get worse on the forecast. The question now with budget is at some point you have to do the responsible thing and cut some spending.”

According to an analysis of data from fiscal.wa.gov, the $77 billion increase over the past decade in just those five areas occurred within the following departments of the combined capital and operating budget:

■ An increase in Washington State Department of Social and Health Services spending from $9 billion to $25.4 billion, a $15.6 billion or 182.22% increase

■ An increase in Long Term Care spending from $3.8 billion to $12.9 billion, a $9.1 billion or 239.47% increase

■ An increase in General Apportionment spending from $11.4 billion to $22.6 billion, a $11.2 billion or 98.25% increase

■ An increase in Public Schools spending from $17.7 billion to $37.4 billion, a $19.7 billion or 111.3% increase

■ An increase in Washington State Health Care Authority from $16.4 billion to $38 billion, a $21.6 billion or 131.71% increase

That spending far outpaces inflation and population growth.

According to the U.S. Bureau for Labor Statistics inflation calculator, there

Narrows Park, and $500,000 to improve access to the DeMolay Sandspit.

has been a cumulative price increase of 35.63% since July 2015. According to the state Office of Financial Management, the state population has grown from 7,061,410 to 8,035,700 in the same time period as of 2024, a 13.8% increase.

Mercier noted that compared to other states in the region, such as Idaho and Montana, Washington state spending is out of control.

“Washington is such an outlier on the spending increase," he said. "Other states are tracking very closely to inflation. Idaho was below inflation this past year.”

The state’s fiscal situation also comes amid record high revenues supported by the largest tax increase in state history. Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, the ranking minority member of the House Finance Committee and a member of the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, wrote in an email to The Center Square that under the current forecast, the state ends with a $2 million balance at the end of 2027, but faces a $444 million fiscal deficit in 2028.

“We will have time to go in during the 2026 session that starts in January to make adjustments to the budget to make it balance across the 4-year outlook window … to prevent it from going negative,” he wrote. “If done early enough in session, amendments to the budget could allow for 2/3 of the 2025-27 budget cycle to absorb the changes – much better than trying to fix budget problems in the second year of the biennium when there is just a few months to absorb

the changes needed to cover shortages between revenues and spending.”

However, he added that “we have time to make SPENDING adjustments to bring the outlook into balance – not to dip into emergency reserves. Budgets need to be written to expected revenues rather than to increase taxes to fund the budget written.”

Regarding the state spending increases, Orcutt said the growth has been funded by tax increases that he opposed.

“I have questioned the sustainability of most budgets passed since 2002, so I do indeed have concerns about the sustainability of spending since 2013," he wrote. "I have and will continue to oppose tax increases and will continue to advocate for budgets to be written based on expected revenues – not budgets written, then taxes increased to fund that budget.”

During the 2025 legislative session, the Legislature enacted or increased taxes and fees estimated to generate more than $9 billion over the next four years, and include the following:

■ Increased the business and occupation tax rate for most businesses from 1.2% to 1.5%, which is expected to generate $2 billion during the 2025-27 biennium

■ Expanded the retail sales tax base to include additional services, expected to generate $2.9 billion over the 2025-27 biennium and $4.7 billion over four years, making it the largest single revenue source among new taxes and fees

■ A 50% increase in over 40 liquor-related fees

■ Retroactively created a progressive rate structure for the existing 7% tax on income from the sale of capital gains above $270,000, with an additional 2.9% tax, 9.9% total, on gains exceeding $1 million, expected to generate $282 million over the 2025-27 biennium and $561 million over four years

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“Washington is known for its great outdoor spaces and its legacy of farming and forestry,” Duffy said. “As Washington’s population grows, if we don’t conserve that land now, it won’t be there to continue those legacies.”

Pierce County recipients are as follow.

Fife: $500,000 to build an inclusive playground in Colburn Park; Gig Harbor Sportsman’s Club: $27,500 to renovate a

Mount Rainier Futbol Club was awarded $1,500,000 to design pickleball courts in the Bonney Lake Athletic Complex, and Mount Rainier National Park was awarded $200,000 to maintain Wonderland Trail. Orting received $204,750 to build a pump track in Charter Park; and the Peninsula Metropolitan Park District received three grants: $511,000 to expand the DeMolay Sandspit Park, $500,000 to improve accessibility in

Pierce County: $1,500,000 to build a segment of the Pipeline Trail, $1,500,000 to build ball fields in the Sprinker Recreation Center, and $500,000 to improve Sprinker sports fields.

University Place was awarded $494,250 to improve Curran Orchard Park; the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife received $890,000 to redevelop the Ohop Lake water access area; and the Washington Department of Natural Resources was awarded two grants: $243,189 to maintain Elbe Hills State Forest’s off-road vehicle trails and $205,001 to restore the Lakebay Marina shoreline.

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Jani Hitchen

File No: 24-01217WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Julie A. Pollock and Michael W. Pollock Current Beneficiary AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 202103150123 Parcel Number(s) 0320063055 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on August 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM sell at public auction located At the Second Floor Entry Plaza Outside Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Ave South, Tacoma, WA, to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following-described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to wit: Commencing 1,567.5 feet East and 1,320 feet North of the Southwest Corner of Section 6, Township 20 North, Range 3 East of the Williamette Meridian, in Pierce County, Washington; Thence North 328 feet to the South line of Melrose Street produced to the true point of beginning; Thence East along Melrose Street, 57.5 feet; Thence South 120 feet; thence West 57.5 feet; Thence North 120 feet to point of beginning. Situate in the City of Tacoma, the County of Pierce, State of Washington. Commonly known as: 3118 South Melrose Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 18, 2021, recorded March 15, 2021, under Auditor’s File No. 202103150123, records of Pierce County, Washington, from Julie A. Pollock and Michael W. Pollock, as Grantor, to ServiceLink LLC as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 202408190159. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: 1. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: o $26,122.20 which included the monthly payments, late charges, and accrued fees and costs. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $169,991.10, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from October 1, 2023, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on August 1, 2025. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by July 21, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before July 21, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after July 21, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Michael W. Pollock 3118 South Melrose Street Tacoma, WA 98405 Julie A. Pollock 3118 South Melrose Street Tacoma, WA 98405 by both first class and certified mail on September 12, 2024; and the notice of default was personally served upon the Borrower and Grantor, or was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on September 12, 2024. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS: The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest ju -

nior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/ hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction =search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc

The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT AFFINIA DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC MAY BE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED 03/14/2025. By: Natalie Mattera Name: Natalie Mattera Title: Foreclosure Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC 16000 Christensen Rd., Suite 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 (425) 800-4703 NPP0472151 To: DISPATCH (PIERCE) 07/02/2025, 07/23/2025

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (RCW 46.55.130) EATONVILLE TOWING #16157 WILL SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER VEHICLES ON July 29, 2025, 2025 AT 12:00 p.m. PRIOR INSPECTION WILL BE FROM 8:00 a.m. UNTIL 11:00 a.m. THE SALE LOCATION IS: 820 STATE ROUTE 161, EATONVILLE. For a list of vehicles call Eatonville Towing 360832-4524. Published in the Dispatch July 23, 2025

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (RCW 46.55.130), READY SET TOW #11850 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON July 29, 2025. VIEWING STARTS AT 9:00 AM AND AUCTION STARTS AT 10:00 AM. FOR A LIST OF VEHICLES OR QUESTIONS CALL 253-290-8479. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, READY SET TOW TACOMA, THE FRIDAY PRIOR, TO VIEW THE AUCTION LIST. THE SALE LOCATION IS: 2253 LINCOLN AVE TACOMA, WA 98421 Published in the Dispatch July 23, 2025

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (RCW 46.55.130), READY SET TOW #17124 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON July 30th, 2025. VIEWING STARTS AT 9:00 AM AND AUCTION STARTS AT 10:00 AM. FOR A LIST OF VEHICLES OR QUESTIONS CALL 360-870-6159. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, READY SET TOW Olympia, THE FRIDAY PRIOR, TO VIEW THE AUCTION LIST. THE SALE LOCATION IS: 2747 Pacific Ave SE; Suite B17, Olympia WA 98501 Published in the Dispatch July 23, 2025

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (rcw46.55.130), GRAHAM TOWING #5124 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON July 29, 2025 AT 11:00am. PRIOR INSPECTION WILL BE FROM 10:00am UNTIL 11:00am. THIS COMPANY CAN BE CONTACTED AT 253-262-2869. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE AUCTION. THE SALE IS LOCATION IS: 10015 213TH ST E GRAHAM, WA 98338 Published in the Dispatch July 23, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. TRAVIS LONGLEY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Case No.: 25-2-08681-5 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: TRAVIS LONGLEY, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days af-

ter the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 9th day of July, 2025, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, 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 5626 S Gove St, Tacoma, WA 98409, Pierce County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: July 3, 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 July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 & 13, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN THE ESTATE OF DALE EDWARD DREXLER, Deceased Case No.: 25-4-04850-8 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of filing copy of notice to creditors July 15, 2025 Date of first publication of notice to creditors: July 23, 2025 /s/ CARL H. DREXLER Carl H. Drexler Administrator for the Estate of DALE EDWARD DREXLER c/o Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 878-8777 /s/ Renee Roman Renee Roman, WSBA #17728 Attorney for the Estate of DALE EDWARD DREXLER Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 878-8777 Published in the Dispatch July 23, 30 & August 6, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN THE ESTATE OF JEMANUEL R. CONCEPCION, Deceased Case No.: 25-4-03196-6 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of filing copy of notice to creditors July 15, 2025 Date of first publication of notice to creditors: July 23, 2025 /s/ VICTORIA LUJAN VICTORIA LUJAN Administrator for the Estate of JEMANUEL R. CONCEPCION c/o Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 878-8777 /s/ RENEE

ROMAN Renee Roman, WSBA #17728

Attorney for the Estate of JEMANUEL R. CONCEPCION Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 8788777 Published in the Dispatch July 23, 30 & August 6, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN THE ESTATE OF MADISON F. CLINKSCALE III, Deceased Case No.: 25-4-04578-9 KNT

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below

a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of filing copy of notice to creditors July 7, 2025 Date of first publication of notice to creditors: July 16, 2025 /s/ Jasmine D. Bailey Jasmine D. Bailey Personal representative for the Estate of Madison F. Clinkscale III c/o Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 878-8777 /s/ Erik Wise Erik Wise, WSBA #49800 Attorney for the Estate of Madison F. Clinkscale III Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 878-8777 Published in the Dispatch July 16, 23 & 30, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs. JEFFREY PHAN; ET AL., Defendant(s). Cause No. 25-2-06251-7 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: JEFFREY PHAN (IN REM), 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 11625 151ST AVE CT, PUYALLUP, WA 98374. The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 A.M. Date: Friday, August 1, 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 $780,457.36 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, June 24, 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) 798 7520 See legal description below or reverse: LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 2, OF PIERCE COUNTY SHORT PLAT, RECORDED JANUARY 05, 1990 UNDER RECORDING NO. 9001050044, IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. COMMITMENT NO. 70197363 TICOR TITLE COMPANY COMMITMENT-SECOND PARCEL NO.: 0519076022 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 WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY

In Re the Estate of Clinton John Hayden, Deceased Probate No. 25-4-04735-8 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: Mary Hayden 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 25-4-04735-8 KNT Published in the Dispatch July 16, 23 & 30, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of Jeannette Rose Gamber, Deceased Probate No. 25-4-04504-5 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 non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: See Affidavit of Publication Personal Representative: Dayna Jill Garner Attorney for the Personal Representative: Robert C. Iddins 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 25-4-04504-5 KNT Published in the Dispatch July 23, 30 & August 6, 2025

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE COMMERCIAL LOAN PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24, ET SEQ. I.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will, on August 22, 2025, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at Second Floor Entry Plaza outside Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Ave. South, Tacoma, Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the county of Pierce, state of Washington, to wit: Parcel J, City of Tacoma Boundary Line Adjustment MPD2008-40000118826, recorded October 14, 2008 under Recording No. 200810145002, in Pierce County, Washington; Together with that portion of Ruston Way abutting thereto that attaches by operation of law pursuant to City of Tacoma ordinance Number 27999 recorded under recording number 201506180794 Tax Parcel No. 8950003320 which is subject to that certain Construction Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust”), recorded July 14, 2022, under Auditor’s File No. 202207140512 records of Pierce County, Washington, from Point Ruston Office Building 5, LLC, as Grantor, to Trustee Services, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of 1st Security Bank of Washington, as Beneficiary. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the said Deed of Trust. III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows:

A. Failure to pay that certain promissory note dated July 8, 2022 in the original principal amount of $10,240,000.00 (“Note”) in full upon the maturity date of February 1, 2024, and other charges due under the when due under the Note which are now in arrears:

Principal Balance*: $8,238,058.88

Interest Balance to 5/8/25**: $617,533.61

Late charges: $320,049.09

Other: Legal Fees and Cost to 5/8/25***: $145,933.61

Trustees Fees and Costs

Lender Placed Insurance: $61,260.00

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $9,382,835.19

*Promissory Note, dated July 8, 2022 in the original principal amount of $10,240,000.00; Beneficiary filed a motion for additional financing in the amount of $7,000,00.00 in the pending receivership under Pierce County Superior Court Cause No. 24-2-08038-0, which was granted by the court by Order filed November 22, 2024. Beneficiary has exercised rights under the Note, Deed of Trust and related loan documents to complete construction of the commercial building and the principal owed will increase above what is noted herein (and above the original face value of the Note). All future advances under the Note (as approved by the Court as noted above) will be included in the sums owed and secured by the Deed of Trust. The Beneficiary expects to advance additional funds for construction prior to sale date.

**The Note continues to accrue interest at the rate of $1,887.89 per diem; however, Beneficiary reserves the right to invoke the default rate of interest on the Note. As additional sums are advanced by the Beneficiary for construction, the per diem interest rate will increase accordingly.

***Legal costs for receivership and attorneys’ fees and trustee fees related to foreclosure, including foreclosure that was commenced, postponed and ultimately discontinued pending order approving additional funds to complete construction noted above herein.

B. Defaults other than failure to make payments as noted above:

1. Failing to pay when due the second half 2023 taxes and assessment as well as all other real property taxes and assessments through present;

2. Failing to pay when due all claims for work done on or for services rendered or material furnished to the property;

3. Failing to cause all claims for labor done and material and services furnished in connection with the improvements to be fully paid and discharged in a timely manner, which resulting in the filing of certain liens against the property;

4. Permitting the commencement of a lien foreclosure action by Addison Construction Supply, Inc., in Pierce County Superior Court, under Case No. 23-2-1087-8, wherein Addison Construction Supply

23, 2025

seeks to foreclose an alleged lien against the property;

5. Failing to provide the beneficiary copies of borrower’s and guarantors’ 2022 federal tax returns;

6. Failing to maintain the construction schedule to ensure completion of the construction of the improvements on the property on or before February 1, 2024;

7. Ceasing construction of the improvements on the property for more than ten (10) days;

8. Permitting the deterioration of the property, resulting in the Beneficiary believing in good faith that it is insecure;

9. Failing to maintain sufficient funds to fully complete and to pay for the construction of the improvements on the property;

10. Failing to maintain the required insurance on the property;

11. Cross-defaulting on Loan No. X2000 of which Guarantor, Loren M. Cohen, is also guarantor;

i. LMC M/V Point Ruston, LLC is in monetary default in the amount of $769,060.65 (as of 10/7/24) as the accelerated balance due and owing for defaults thereunder;

ii. Guarantor Loren M. Cohen issued a Written Notice of Revocation of Guaranty dated February 29, 2024 related to Loan X2000.

12. Guarantors’ issuing Written Notices of Revocation of Guaranty all dated December 12, 2023.

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is the principal balance of $8,238,058.88 (see above regarding future advances for construction); interest balance to 5/8/25 of $617,533.61; per diem interest ($1,887.89/day); late charges of $320,049.09; attorneys’ fees, trustees’ fees and costs to 5/8/25 of $145,933.6; Beneficiary placed insurance $61,260.00; the foregoing totaling $9,382,835.19; together with per diem interest in the amount of $1,887.89 (subject to increase based on future advances) from the date hereof until paid; and all future advances related to construction of the building on the property, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on Friday, August 22, 2025 (90 days after posted). The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by August 11, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the August 11, 2025 (11 days before the sale) the defaults as set forth in Paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the August 11, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower, Grantor, the Guarantor(s), and Occupant(s) at the following address(es):

GRANTOR/BORROWER: Point Ruston Office Building 5, LLC

4924 Main Street Tacoma, WA 98407

OCCUPANTS: 4924 Main Street Tacoma, WA 98407

GUARANTORS: Point Ruston Office Building 5, LLC

5020 Main Street, Suite H Tacoma, WA 98407

LMC Family Office Building 5 Trust, LLC

5020 Main Street, Suite H Tacoma,

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 Trustee’s Sale.

X. The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

XI. NOTICE TO GUARANTORS:

(1) Guarantor(s) may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the trustee’s sale is less than the debt secured by the deed of trust;

(2) Guarantor(s) have the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid the trustee’s sale;

(3) Guarantor(s) will have no right to redeem the property after the trustee’s sale;

(4) Subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington deed of trust act, chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the trustee’s sale, or the last trustee’s sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt; and

(5) In any action for a deficiency, the guarantor(s) will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the trustee’s sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the trustee’s sale, plus interest and costs. DATED: May 8, 2025. RANDALL | DANSKIN, P.S. April L. Anderson, Trustee Address: 601 W. 1st Ave., Ste 800 Spokane, Washington 99201 Telephone: (509) 747-2052 Published in the Dispatch July 23 & August 13, 2025

NOTICE Richard Thompkins:

The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a petition seeking a finding that your child is dependent and neglected. You are hereby ORDERED to appear on August 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at the Giles County Juvenile Court, Giles County Courthouse, Pulaski, Tennessee. If you fail to do so, an order may be entered against you for the relief requested in the petition. You may view and obtain a copy of the petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents in the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office, in Pulaski, Tennessee. ENTERED this 18 day of June 2025. HONORABLE JUDGE RICHARDSON JUVENILE COURT JUDGE APPROVED FOR ENTRY: BRENT A. MCKAMEY, BPR 039881 Associate Counsel Department of Children’s Services 1400 College Park Drive, Suite A Columbia, TN 38401 Published in the Dispatch July 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2025

Orion Marine Contractors Inc, 1112 E Alexander Ave, Tacoma, WA 98421, is seeking modification of coverage under the Washington Department of Ecology’s NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities at the industrial site, known as OMCI Tacoma Yard Taylor Ave, located at 1851 Taylor Way in Tacoma, WA. Activities requiring permit modification include requesting a Level 2 corrective action deadline extension.

Any person desiring to present their views to the Department of Ecology concerning this application may notify Ecology in writing within 30 days from the last date of publication of this notice. Comments may be submitted to: Washington Dept of Ecology Water Quality Program - Industrial Stormwater PO Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in the Dispatch July 16 & 23, 2025

Public Notice of Work Zone Temporary Speed Limit Reduction Work Zone

Temporary Speed Limit Reduction Beginning Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 the existing speed limit will be reduced from 55 mph to 25 mph at State Route 161, milepost 14.5 to milepost 15.2. This continuous regulatory speed reduction will remain in place until the roadway is repaired, likely October 2025. The speed limit will be enforceable as soon as signs are installed. Published in the Dispatch July 23, 2025

this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: July 9, 2025 Jack L. McDonald Personal Representative 500 S. 336th Street, Suite 214 Federal Way, WA 98003 LAW OFFICES OF BRENT WILLIAMS-RUTH 500 S. 336TH STREET; SUITE 214 FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 (253) 285-7751 Published in the Dispatch July 9, 16 & 23, 2025 Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re the marriage/domestic partnership of: Petitioner (person who started this case): Bailey Rife And Respondent (other spouse / partner): Jennifer Tato No. 24-3-03891-3 Summons: Notice about a Marriage or Domestic Partnership (SM) Summons: Notice about a Marriage or Domestic Partnership To the Respondent: Your spouse/domestic partner (the Petitioner) started a case asking the court (check one): [x] To end your marriage. Important! Petitioner must complete the address boxes below. If Petitioner does not give a service address and the court’s address, this Summons will be invalid. [x] Petitioner Petitioner’s Address for Service: (This does not have to be a home address.) 7405 East Mossy Oak Meadows, Hereford, AZ, 85615 You may only serve Petitioner by email if an email address is provided below or Petitioner otherwise agrees in writing. See All Civil 006 Agreement re: Service by Email. [x] Email (optional) - Petitioner agrees to accept service of legal papers for this case by email at this address: Baileyrife465@gmail.com Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce Court’s Address for filing: 930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402 You must respond in writing for the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be served on Petitioner within 20 days of the date you were served this Summons (60 days if you were served outside of Washington State). If the case has been filed in court, you must also file your Response by the same deadline. 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 Petitioner’s requests without hearing your side. (This is called a default judgment.) Lawyer not required. It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents you receive with this Summons. These documents explain what Petitioner is asking for. 2. Fill out the Response on one of these forms: • Response to Petition about a Marriage (FL Divorce 211) if you are married, or • Response to Petition about a Registered Domestic Partnership (FL Divorce 212) if you are a domestic partner. You can get the Response and other forms at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www. courts.wa.gov/forms • Washington Law Help: 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 Petitioner at the petitioner’s address for service listed on page 1. 4. File your original Response with the clerk of the court at the court’s address for filing listed on page 1. Signature of Petitioner /s/ Bailey Rife 12/13/2024 Print name of Petitioner Bailey Rife If there is no “Case No.” listed on page 1, this case may not have been filed and you will not be able to file a Response. Contact the Superior Court Clerk or check www.courts.wa.gov to find out. If the case was not filed, you must still serve your Response, and you may demand that the Petitioner file this case with the court. Your demand must be in writing and must be served on the Petitioner or their lawyer (whoever signed this Summons). If the Petitioner does not file papers for this case within 14 days of being served with your demand, this service on you of the Summons and Petition will not be valid. If the Petitioner does file, then you must file your original Response with the court clerk at the address above. This summons is issued pursuant to RCW 4.28.180 and Superior Court Civil Rule 4.1 of the State of Washington. Published in the Dispatch June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2025

to Petition to Change Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule or Custody Order You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/ forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 110, Tacoma WA 98402 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /s/ Dustin Adon Case 06/25/2025

DUSTIN ADON CASE I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 1243 7TH STREET BREMERTON WA 98310

(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 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6, 2025

Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re the Parenting and Support of: Child(ren): JORDYN RIVER MULLIN Petitioner/s: JEREMY MICHAEL MULLIN And Respondent/s: HEATHER SUE KING No. 25-3-01862-7 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): HEATHER SUE KING I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: PETITION FOR PARENTING PLAN AND CHILD SUPPORT

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 (Publisher enter date of first publication here): July 23, 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] FL Parentage 332, Response to Petition for Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule and/or Child Support You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 110, Tacoma WA 98402 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /s/ Jeremy Michael Mullin 07/17/2025

JEREMY MICHAEL MULLIN Print name and WSBA No., if any I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 6611 SOUTH

JUNETT STREET TACOMA WA 98409

of

of the

and the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above on April 7, 2025, and the Trustee has in his possession proof of such service or posting.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address is set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it

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

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of CINDY MARIE MCDONALD, Deceased. NO. 254-04639-4 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representatives of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after we served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of

Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re the Parenting and Support of: Child(ren): DAYLIN ADON GRAHAM Petitioner/s: JESSICA DAWN GRAHAM And Respondent/s: DUSTIN ADON CASE No. 18-3-03351-8 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): JESSICA DAWN MUSTIN f.k.a. JESSICA DAWN GRAHAM I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: PETITION FOR MODIFICATION You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published (Publisher enter date of first publication here): July 2, 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] FL Modify 602, Response

(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 July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2025

Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): Aden Abdirahman And Respondent/s (other party/parties) Fatumo Mohamed No. 25-3-00375-1 Summons

Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): Fatumo Mohamed I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the petition is: Aden Abdirahman 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: June 18, 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] FL Parentage 332, Response to Petition for Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule and/or Child Support. 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 PIERCE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 930 TACOMA AVE SOUTH TACOMA, WA 98402 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /s/ Aden Abdirahman 6/13/2025 I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): Email (if applicable): abdirahman1933@gmail.com [x] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 5030 S. 58th St. #A, Tacoma, WA 98409 (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 June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2025 TS No WA01000004-25-1 APN 0222223031 TO No 250169894-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOAN PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: PHASE 2, LLC , PHAZE 2 LLC Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: INTRUST FUNDING, LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY OF WASHINGTON Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Intrust Funding, LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 202312110237 Parcel Number: 0222223031 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 22, 2025, 10:00 AM, at the Second Floor Entry Plaza Outside Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Ave South, Tacoma, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: PTN OF GOV’T LT 1, SEC 22, T22N, R2E, W.M., ALL THAT PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1 IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 1, 736.91 FEET SOUTH OF THE QUARTER CORNER BETWEEN SAID SECTION 22 AND SECTION 21 IN TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 40 DEGREES EAST 787.26 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE CORRECTED GOVERNMENT MEANDER LINE; THENCE SOUTH 50 DEGREES EAST ALONG SAID MEANDER LINE 465.52 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 25 MINUTES WEST 67.52 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 42 DEGREES 27 MINUTES WEST 183.83 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 50 DEGREES EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID MEANDER LINE 94 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHWEST PROPERTY LINE OF THE PROPERTY AN INTEREST IN WHICH WAS CONVEYED TO EDWARD S. WRIGHT BY PURCHASER’S ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT AND DEED, DATED FEBRUARY 07, 1962 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 28, 1962 UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 1955951; THENCE NORTH 29 DEGREES 21 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID BOUNDARY LINE TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE GOVERNMENT MEANDER LINE; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES WEST 49.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; TOGETHER WITH TIDELANDS OF THE SECOND CLASS AS CONVEYED BY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, SITUATE IN FRONT OF AND ABUTTING THEREON. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT HEREINAFTER KNOWN AS EASEMENT NO. 1. FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A STRIP OF LAND 12.4 FEET IN WIDTH, THE CENTER LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE

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Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the 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) 606-4819 Website: www. homeownership.wa.gov Dated: March 24, 2025 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 110818, Pub Dates: 07/02/2025, 07/23/2025, EATONVILLE DISPATCH IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: Olson, Pamelia Louise Schwannecke Deceased. 25-4-04623-8 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 16, 2025 Personal Representative Print Name: Stephanie L. Dallas Address for Mailing or Service: Stephanie L. Dallas 2215 12th Ave. E, Seattle, WA 98102 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 25-4-04623-88 SEA Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch July 16, 23 & 30, 2025

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. PLPSP20250049:

Applicant: Kallie Iverson McInnis Engineering Location: 330 39th Ave SW Puyallup, WA 98373

Zoning: UCX - Urban Center Mixed-Use

Request: Proposed 16-bed enhanced services facility providing behavioral health services. Project includes a 9,800 square foot building, proposed driveway access to the

Comment Due Date: Written comments will be accepted if filed with the Development and Permitting Services Department on or before 3:00PM on August 6, 2025.

SEPA status: The City may issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) or Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for this proposal under the optional DNS SEPA process, provided in WAC 197-11-355. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the proposal may be obtain upon request. Consistent with WAC 197-11-545 regarding consulted agencies, other agencies and the public, comments must be received on this notice to retain future rights to appeal the subject Determination.

Environmental mitigation measures under consideration: None identified as of the date of this notice; staff reviewing SEPA checklist.

Public Comments: Please be advised that any response to this letter will become a matter of Public Record. The public, consulted agencies and other agencies are encouraged to contact the staff listed below to become a ‘Party of Record’ on the subject permit application(s). The public may review contents of the official file for the subject proposal, provide written comments, participate in public hearings/meetings for the subject permit(s), and request a copy of the final decision. General application information is available for public review at www.cityofpuyallup.org/ActivePermits. The application file is available for review at https://permits.puyallupwa.gov/ portal/. Please click on the ‘ Application Search’ button under the ‘ Planning Division’ header. Once you have navigated to the Planning Division Application search page, you can search by the case number or site address. The file can also be viewed in person at Puyallup City Hall during normal business hours (9:00am - 3:00pm) at the Development and Permitting Services Center at 333 South Meridian, 2nd floor, Puyallup, WA 98371). Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information

The City of Puyallup in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Michelle Ochs 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 July 23, 2025

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. PLPSP20250051:

Applicant: CES NW Inc.

Location: 113 27TH AVE SE, PUYALLUP, WA 98374; Zoning: RM-20 (Residential Medium Density - 20)

Request: 12-unit townhome development with associated access drive, utilities, and landscaping improvements.

Comment Due Date: Written comments will be accepted if filed with the Development and Permitting Services Department on or before 3:00PM on August 6, 2025.

SEPA status:

The City may issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) or Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for this proposal under the optional DNS SEPA process, provided in WAC 197-11355. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the proposal may be obtain upon request. Consistent with WAC 197-11-545 regarding consulted agencies, other agencies and the public, comments must be received on this notice to retain future rights to appeal the subject Determination.

Environmental mitigation measures under consideration: None identified as of the date of this notice; staff reviewing SEPA checklist.

Public Comments: Please be advised that any response to this letter will become a matter of Public Record. The public, consulted agencies and other agencies are encouraged to contact the staff listed below to become a ‘Party of Record’ on the subject permit application(s). The public may review contents of the official file for the subject proposal, provide written comments, participate in public hearings/meetings for the subject permit(s), and request a copy of the final decision. General application information isavailable 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 Ochs 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: Rachael N. Brown, Associate Planner (253) 770-3363 | RNBrown@ PuyallupWA.gov Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch July 23, 2025 Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce. In re: Guardianship of Oh’mari Kim Sar. No. 25-4-01280-1. Summons Served by Publication. To: John Doe. I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Guardianship of Oh’mari Kim Ieng Seday Sar. 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: June 25, 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 judgement). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response to this form: Response to Petition for Minor Guardianship. You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at the Washington State Courts website: www. courts.wa.gov/forms; Washington Law Help: 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: Pierce County Superior Court, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, 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. Jessica Palmatier, 5101 N 9th St Tacoma WA, 98406 June 12, 2025. Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2025

Bureau of Economic Analysis: WA ranks 14th in household disposable income

By Brett Davis The Center Square

Washington state ranks 14th in mean household disposable income and 15th in mean household personal income, according to new numbers released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

According to the most recent data from 2023, the average personal household income in the Evergreen State was $201,477, with $177,316 counted as disposable income, or the money taken home after taxes.

The median personal household income – the midpoint instead of the average to adjust for high-end earners – was $134,311, with $126,086 considered disposable income after taxes.

Washington's median income has risen over the past dozen years of data, going from 15th in 2013 to its current 9th ranking among all states. Mean personal household income went from 13th in 2013 to 8th in 2023.

When the data was all adjusted to 2017 dollars, Washington household personal income went from an average of $125,995 in 2012 to $154,026 in 2023, while median household personal income went from $83,432 in 2012 to $134,361 in 2023.

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between Northwest Trek’s veterinarians and local veterinary specialists, Sullivan has received specialized treatments from a rehabilitation specialist to improve his mobility and comfort, and the difference is already noticeable.

Sienna, rescued from New Mexico earlier this year, also arrived at Northwest Trek this spring. After weeks of behind-the-scenes bonding with Sullivan, she’s ready to join him in their shared outdoor habitat.

“Watching them bond has been heartwarming,” said McCloskey. “They play, explore, and comfort each other. Seeing them take this step side by side is a big moment for all of us.”

While they may be visible in their habitat, guests should know they’re still slowly getting comfortable in the new environment. They may choose to spend time out of sight in their behind-thescenes bedroom. Guests are encouraged to be patient as they adjust.

Sullivan and Sienna are powerful reminders of the importance of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, and the vital role accredited zoological institutions like Northwest Trek play in giving orphaned animals a second chance at life.

To learn more about Northwest Trek, visit nwtrek.org.