Trinity Aviation Academy trains missionary pilots in Eatonville
By Merrick Parnel Contributing Writer
Founded in 2008, Trinity Aviation Academy has grown from a simple vision into a fully operational flight and mechanic school with a global mission.
The academy began when Bernie and Leola Johnston said they felt led by God to purchase 4.6 acres at the northeast corner of the Eatonville airport. Their goal was to train pilots and mechanics for missionary service around the world.
“From the start, Trinity was about more than flying — it was about serving,” said Dan Phillips, executive director of Trinity Aviation Academy. “Bernie and Leola weren’t just buying land; they were planting a ministry.”
Bernie Johnston enlisted longtime friends Dan and Jeannie Mulkey, who moved onto the property and worked to clean up and renovate the site. Over the next 11 years, the Mulkeys transformed the facilities and began training the academy’s first students in aircraft maintenance and repair.
In 2019, Phillips and his wife, Jeanie, moved from Alabama with their family to join the effort. Phillips assumed the role of executive director and led final improvements to the facility while developing a biblical studies program.
Today, Trinity Aviation offers a residential, yearround training experience that combines hands-on aviation instruction with spiritual development. The program accepts only nine to 12 students at a time to emphasize mentorship and personal growth.
“Our approach is different,” Phillips said. “Tuition is lower, the timeline is
shorter, and students graduate prepared to serve in challenging environments.”
Each weekday begins with group prayer and
continues with a full schedule of aircraft work and coursework. The school also prioritizes safety, undergoing an external
audit every three years.
“We’re serious about training safe, capable, and spiritually grounded individuals,” Phillips said. “Our instructors care deeply about the students — not just as future pilots and mechanics, but as people following God’s calling.”
For those considering a career in missionary aviation, Phillips advises: “Pray first. Seek support from your church and family. Explore your training options. And when you feel called — step out in faith.” More information is available at www.trinityaviation.org.
4 honored with 2025 Eatonville High
School Award of Distinction
By Eatonville School
Eatonville High School is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of its prestigious Award of Distinction, recognizing graduates whose lives and accomplishments serve as powerful examples of excellence, service, and inspiration. This year’s honorees — Dr. Hugh William “Bill” Butler (Class of 1956), Dr. Gloria Lowe (Class of 1998), Harrison Christian (Class of 1958), and Ronald Gay Curtis (Class of 1968) — have each distinguished themselves through extraordinary contributions to their fields, their communities, and the world around them. A formal award ceremony will be held on Tuesday, August 26, at 7:30 a.m. in the Eatonville High School Auditorium during the school district’s staff Welcome Back Day.
In recognition that Eatonville High School serves a major role in shaping graduates who go on to make meaningful contributions to society, this award celebrates those who have demonstrated exceptional professionalism, humanitarianism, service, or philanthropy—going well beyond what is typically expected, and providing a beacon of inspiration for current and future students. Butler, Class of 1956, served his country with distinction in both the U.S. Navy and Army, rising to the rank of Colonel and ultimately becoming Chief of Radiology at Fort Sill. A valedictorian, Naval Academy graduate, and University of Washington-trained
Founded in 2008, Trinity Aviation Academy has grown from a simple vision into a fully operational flight and mechanic school with a global mission.
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Harrison Christian
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Dr. Hugh William “Bill” Butler
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County Elections launches video series
By The Tacoma Weekly
Pierce County Elections has launched a new series of short educational videos that give voters a behind-the-scenes look at how ballots are handled, counted, and protected every step of the way.
This six-part video series explains what happens after voters return their ballots, from secure ballot collection to final tabulation, and highlights the safeguards in place to ensure every vote is counted accurately and securely.
The videos cover Ballot Collection, how ballots are securely picked up from drop boxes; Ballot Sorting, the process of sorting ballots when they arrive at the Elections Center; Signature Check, how trained staff verify every voter’s signature; Ballot Opening, secure procedures for opening and preparing ballots for counting; Tabulation and Resolution, how votes are counted and issues are resolved; and Observers and Public Access, how the public and official observers keep elections transparent.
“This is the perfect time to learn how your vote is protected,” said Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer. “Helping people understand how the process works builds trust and confidence in our local elections.”
The videos were produced by Pierce County Television (PCTV) and paid for with grant funds from the Office of the Washington Secretary of State and the federal Help America Vote Act.
The full video series is available as a playlist on the Pierce County Elections YouTube channel: tinyurl.com/3hxhdw5v. The videos also will be shared from the Pierce County Auditor social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) and will also air on PCTV. You can also find the videos and additional election resources on the Pierce County Elections Education and Outreach Page such as handouts, flyers and posters that include key dates and deadlines for upcoming elections, registration information, voting options, and more.
Visit piercecountywa.gov/7637/182376/ Voter-Outreach-and-Education.
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.
The series explains the process of sorting ballots upon arrival at the Elections Center.
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Savvy Senior: Where to find senior discounts in 2025 County pushes back on audit findings
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
My husband and I are in our 50’s and would like to know what resources you recommend for locating senior discounts, and what age do they kick in?
Frugal Fay
Dear Fay,
One of the great perks of growing older in America is the many discounts that are available. There are literally thousands of senior discounts on a wide variety of products and services including restaurants, travel and lodging, entertainment, retail, health, grocery stores, automotive services and much more. These discounts – typically ranging between 5 and 25 percent off – can add up to save you hundreds of dollars each year.
So, if you don’t mind admitting your age, here are some tips and tools to help you locate the discounts you may be eligible for.
ALWAYS ASK
The first thing to know is that most businesses don’t advertise them, but many give senior discounts, so don’t be shy about asking.
You also need to know that while some discounts are available as soon as you turn 50, many others may not kick in until you turn 55, 60, 62 or 65.
SEARCH ONLINE
Because senior discounts frequently change and can vary depending on where you live and the time of year, the internet is the easiest way to locate them.
A good place to start is at TheSeniorList.com (click on the “Money” tab), which provides a large list of discounts in restaurants, grocery stores, retail stores, and for prescription medications, travel and more.
You can also search for discounts by provider. Go to any standard search engine like Google or Bing and type in the business or organization you’re curious about, followed by “senior discount” or “senior discount tickets.” Or use an AI tool like Chat GPT or Gemini to do a search.
If you use an iPhone, you can even use the “Senior Discounts & Coupons” app (available in the App Store), which categorizes discounts by age and type.
JOIN A CLUB
Another good avenue to senior discounts is through membership organizations
like AARP, which offers its members age 50 and older a wide variety of discounts through affiliate businesses – see AARP.org/ ViewMyBenefits.
If, however, you don’t like or agree with AARP, or don’t want to pay the $15 membership fee, there are other organizations you can join that also provide discounts like the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC. us), the American Automobile Association (AAA.com), or for retired federal workers, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE.org).
TYPES OF DISCOUNTS
Here’s an abbreviated rundown of some of the different types of discounts you can expect to find.
Restaurants: Senior discounts are common at restaurants and fast-food establishments – like Chili’s, Denny’s, Golden Corral, Outback Steakhouse, McDonald’s and Sonic – ranging from free/discounted drinks to discounts off your total order.
Retailers: Many thrift stores like Goodwill and Salvation Army, and certain retailers like Joann, Kohl’s, Michaels, Ross, Petsmart and Walgreens stores offer a break to seniors on certain days of the week.
Supermarkets: Many locally owned grocery stores offer senior discount programs, as do some chains like BI-LO, Piggly-Wiggly, Fry’s, New Seasons, Fred Meyer and HyVee, which offer discounts on certain days of the week.
Travel: American, Delta and United Airlines provide discounted senior fares for select destinations in the U.S. to passengers 65 plus, while British Airlines offers AARP members $65 off economy seats. Amtrak provides a 10 percent discount to travelers over 65. Most car rental companies give discounts to 50-plus customers or AARP members. Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Carnival cruise lines offer senior rates to cruisers 55 and over. And, most hotels offer senior discounts, usually ranging from 10 to 30 percent.
Entertainment: Most movie theaters, museums, golf courses, ski slopes and other public entertainment venues provide reduced admission to seniors over 60 or 65. And the National Park Service offers a lifetime senior pass for those 62 and older for $80.
Send your questions or comments to questions@ savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.
By The Tacoma Weekly
Earlier this month, the Office of Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy published an accountability audit report for Pierce County, examining areas representing the highest risk of fraud, loss, abuse or noncompliance.
The report contains the audit results from Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2023. It identifies areas in which the county could make improvements in its use of public resources, compliance with state laws and regulations and its own policies and procedures, and internal controls over such matters.
Among areas examined was the county’s compliance with the interlocal funding agreement between Pierce County and South Sound 911. The state claims that during Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier’s administration, the county did not comply with state law regarding the use of enhanced 911 excise tax revenues, which are required to support the operations and maintenance of the county’s 911 call center. The report states that the revenues cannot be used to support dispatching or other services provided after the 911 call taker answers the call.
According to the audit report, in June 2022, Pierce County allocated $4.5 million from enhanced 911 excise tax revenues to install a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) at its County-City campus building. A DAS is designed to boost wireless signal strength, increase coverage, and improve capacity within large commercial structures. Its primary purpose is to enhance cellular connectivity for users inside the building by reducing dropped calls and improving internet speeds.
In consultation with the 911
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physician, Dr. Butler was known not only for his brilliant career but also for his humility, love of learning, and deep commitment to family and community. His life reflected a legacy of service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the common good.
Lowe, Class of 1998, returned to her hometown after completing medical school at the University of Washington to serve as a family physician—continuing the legacy of her father, Dr. Tom Van Eaton. Dr. Lowe is beloved in Eatonville not only for her expertise, but for her warmth, generosity, and quiet service to others. Known for remembering every patient’s story and for showing up wherever help is needed, she is a trusted healer, compassionate neighbor, and
Coordination Office of the Washington Military Department, the audit determined that the use of the $4.5 million in enhanced 911 excise tax revenue to fund the DAS was inappropriate. The report states that a DAS does not qualify as a 911 emergency communication system.
The report also notes that redirecting the enhanced 911 excise tax revenue deprives 911 services and related support systems of essential funding. Additionally, the report says, such diversion could render the local jurisdiction or state ineligible for future federal grants designated for 911 services.
The state auditor recommends that the county repay the diverted excise tax revenue and engage further with South Sound 911 and Military State 911 Coordination Office to determine if any additional steps are necessary.
COUNTY RESPONSE
The county disagrees with this audit finding. In the “County’s Response” section of the report, it states that the county built up a surplus in its E-911 tax fund which was designated for repair, upgrade, and replacement of equipment related to the county’s emergency services communication system.
“The funds in question were not monies that the county was obligated by interlocal agreement or contract to transfer to other agencies. The funds were retained surplus from years that predated those agreements. They were county E-911 funds,” the county’s response states in the report.
It continues, “In conclusion, the county respectfully disagrees with the audit finding. As of January 2023, the county transfers 100 percent (minus administrative costs)
strong advocate for the community she calls home.
Christian, Class of 1958, was a man of unmatched grit, generosity, and entrepreneurial vision. Beginning his career in logging, Harrison later expanded his horizons by building businesses in small towns across the region, creating jobs and strengthening local economies. In the late 1970s, he took his skills overseas to Liberia, West Africa, where he operated a logging company during a time of intense political instability. Working under daily threat of civil unrest, Harrison and his partners navigated a dangerous environment — often armed for their own protection. His courage and determination during this time exemplified his fearless character and unshakable resolve.
A world traveler and self-made success, Harrison returned to the Pacific
of the E- 911 funds to the county’s designated PSAP/Dispatch partner. Because the county no longer retains any past surplus E-911 funds and will not retain any future E-911 funds, the circumstances that gave rise to this finding will not occur in the future.”
The county says the audit finding is based on versions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) that were not in effect when the County Council obligated the funds, as well as a statute that applied solely to the state’s use of state E-911 funds.
Additionally, according to the county’s response, the state’s finding relies on an opinion from the 911 Coordination Office within the Washington State Military Department that contradicts the department’s previously stated positions and assumes interpretive authority it did not possess at the time the funds were committed. The county says the finding also fails to include the underlying analysis supporting the department’s opinion, preventing the county from providing a meaningful response.
The Tacoma Weekly reached out to Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello for an interview but he declined on the basis that the issue is in active mediation with South Sound 911 and has the potential for litigation.
He instead submitted the following statement.
“We respectfully disagree with the audit finding. Our response to the finding speaks for itself. We remain committed to maintaining a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with our South Sound 911 partners. Since this issue happened during the previous administration, we have no further comment at this time.”
Northwest and reinvested his earnings into motels, restaurants, and housing in Eatonville, Morton, Ashford, and Packwood. He remained rooted in Eatonville throughout his life, leaving a legacy of opportunity, perseverance, and heartfelt community investment.
Curtis, Class of 1968, embodied service and sacrifice. A hardworking young man who entered the logging industry to support
his family, Ron later enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve during the Vietnam War. As a sergeant in the 101st Airborne Division, he gave his life in combat in 1971. Ron is honored not only for his military service, but for the legacy of loyalty, bravery, and integrity he left behind. His memory lives on in the naming of “Curtis Lane” and the dedication of the Ron Curtis Memorial Field.
NOTICE OF SEPA MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
NOTICE IS GIVEN in accordance with EMC-18.04.140, the town of Eatonville has received an application a commercial building permit for a new Hotel located at 360 Center St E. A determination of completeness was made on May 20th, 2025, and a SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance was made on July 29th , 2025. This project is underway to build a 17-room hotel. Copies of the application materials are available at Eatonville Town Hall, 201 Center Street West, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Written comments on the application must be received via mail, P.O. Box 309, Eatonville, WA 98328 or submitted to the Town Planner, 201 Center St W, no later than 5:00 p.m., August 20th, 2025. Any questions regarding the proposal may be directed to: Nick Moore, 201 Center Street W, PO Box 309, Eatonville, WA 98328, (360) 832-3361. Any person may comment on the project and/or receive a copy of the final decision. Published August 6, 2025.
County helps with Washington Cares Fund questions
By The Tacoma Weekly
Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) has launched a new initiative to inform residents, employers, and community organizations about the WA Cares Fund, Washington’s groundbreaking public long-term care insurance program. ADR is offering free, expert-led presentations, both in-person and virtual, designed to explain the program’s benefits, eligibility, and the future of longterm care in Pierce County.
Established by the Washington
State Legislature in 2019, the WA Cares Fund was created to fill a critical gap in financial planning for aging and disability needs. With nearly 70 percent of Washingtonians expected to need longterm care at some point – costing upward of $100,000 annually, the Fund provides a much-needed solution.
By contributing a small amount (0.58 percent) from your wages to the fund while working, you earn a long-term care benefit (up to $36,500) for when you need it. Everyone contributes at the same
low rate regardless of salary. You contribute to the WA Cares Fund for as long as you’re working in Washington state. If you access your WA Cares benefit early and return to the workforce, contributions resume.
The presentations are available at no cost and tailored for individuals, businesses, and community groups. Topics include how the lifetime benefit of up to $36,500 can be used for services like professional caregiving, home modifications, and equipment. They also cover how employers play a role
and how the Fund supports a more financially secure and stable workforce.
Starting July 2026, vested workers who meet eligibility criteria will be able to access WA Cares Fund benefits. At that point, Pierce County’s ADR will serve as the designated local provider, helping connect beneficiaries with approved services and support options. Even those who later move out of state will retain access to benefits starting July 2030.
Those interested in scheduling a presentation or becoming
Pierce Transit’s ‘Destination 2045’
Pierce Transit is in the process of creating its Destination 2045 Long Range Plan in anticipation of an increase in ridership within the county and across the region by that year.
The new Destination 2045 Long Range Plan builds on the foundation established by earlier plans – Destination 2040 (adopted in 2016) and its 2020 update.
Destination 2045 outlines a 20-year vision for expanding high-capacity transit and fixed-route services, contingent on the availability of additional operating funds through sales tax collection.
At their July 22 study session, Tacoma City Council was given an update on the second draft of Destination 2045 from Pierce Transit planner Brittany Carbullido. She walked the council through pertinent points of the draft that seeks to
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“We’ve been working pretty hard on this second draft for the last three months, working through the financial aspects of it and making sure that what we’re putting forward in this new draft is sound and based in forecasting and reflects what we can realistically deliver,” Carbullido said.
Among Pierce Transit’s major goals is to connect its routes to major regional projects like the Tacoma Dome Link Extension when it gets built. This would create seamless transfers and ensure that Pierce Transit’s busiest routes are running every 15 minutes, operating later into the evening until 10 p.m. where possible, and elevating more routes to what the transit agency sees as a high-capacity level of service, the highest frequency with the longest operating hours.
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“Generally, just increasing frequency across the board and also we’re able to introduce four new routes that improve service for a little over 100,000 people,” Carbullido said of the plan.
With its current budget, Pierce Transit can go up to about 482,000 service hours, nearly 10,000 service hours above its present level of around 470,000 hours.
“We only have about 10,000 service hours to play with. It’s not a lot that we can still do with our current budget,” Carbullido said.
She emphasized the outreach that Pierce Transit conducted in order to formulate a two-decade plan responsive to transit riders’ experiences and ideas for improvement. This included town halls, 27 community group events, and a survey that received 700 responses.
“What we saw is that folks want more frequent bus service, new routes, extended hours, better connections between our routes as well as a few comments about Bus Rapid Transit,” she said.
Through its forecasting process, Pierce Transit studied the impact of its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) program. In the first draft of Destination 2045, Pierce Transit incorporated three different BRT lines estimated to be between $50 million and $100 million apiece. Carbullido said that including these lines in the transit agency’s financial forecast diminished the amount of service hours it was able to put on the road because BRT costs diverted financial resources away from operations.
us to removing the BRT projects from the core plan. We’ll still seek out grant funding to make those a reality where we can and work with our jurisdictions over time to put those in place, but we really wanted to make sure we were prioritizing the service.”
Carbullido focused on two scenarios of what could be possible if Pierce Transit were able to achieve additional sales tax revenue in the coming years. She stared with a baseline scenario reflecting Pierce Transit’s current 0.6 percent sales tax collection and its balance of about 10,000 hours that the agency can still use within its budget. This would yield increased frequency on routes 1 and 3 to every 15 minutes weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The baseline scenario also involves a few route adjustments. Next month, Pierce Transit is scheduled to open phase one of its Spanaway Transit Center on State Route 7 that will be utilized by route 1 service and the Stream Community Line high-capacity, rapid transit service which would also be extended to the Commerce Street station.
a provider in the WA Cares Fund network can contact ADR at WACares@piercecountywa.gov or call 253-798-4600.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is the central access point for services and supports for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Pierce County. Operated by Pierce County Human Services, the ADRC is dedicated to helping residents maintain independence, dignity, and a high quality of life. For more information, visit PierceADRC.org.
our remaining balance of hours and make sure that our routes in the vicinity of those Link stations could connect to those when they’re operational.”
Next, she discussed “Scenario A” showing what Pierce Transit could do if voters were to approve additional sales tax collection for Pierce Transit to 0.9 percent. With that, Pierce Transit could go to about 600,000 annual service hours, about a 24 percent increase over the current service hours.
Scenario A builds on the baseline scenario and elevates routes 2 and 3 to operate every 15 minutes on weekdays and increase weekday and/or weekend frequency for a little over half of Pierce Transit’s routes.
“After that, most of our routes would be operating every 30 minutes or better on weekdays. Right now, we’ve got a handful that are still operating at 60 minutes on weekdays and even more on weekends, so we have a big hurdle to overcome there,” Carbullido said.
a 1.1 percent sales tax collection, which would require voter approval and change to the pertinent Revised Code of Washington (RCW). There are only two other transit agencies in Washington state that have received authorization through this RCW to collect up to this rate – Inner City Transit in Olympia and Community Transit in Snohomish County.
“We see a lot of comments asking for this level of service, so we wanted to model it as well,” Carbullido said. In this scenario, Pierce Transit would increase more routes to what it sees as a high-capacity level of service. Carbullido explained that essentially, routes 2 and 3 would be reclassified as Stream Community Line routes at the highest frequency, running every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on evenings and weekends. The most productive routes, 4, 41, 48, 54 and 202, would receive 20-minute weekday frequency as well.
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As she explained, “Because we saw in the feedback that folks really wanted more service on the road, increased frequency and longer hours, we made the decision to prioritize service hours instead of these big capital projects. That led
“Back when we pivoted to the Stream Community Line and launched that, we heard from our board that having that go to Commerce Street was a priority,” Carbullido said. “We’d like to accomplish that with
“Also, increasing our service on weekends for about half of our routes. Depending on the utilization of that route and the demand we’re seeing, the service would end at 8 p.m., 10 p.m. or 12 a.m. Right now, a lot of them are wrapping up at about 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. That would be a really big improvement.”
“Scenario B” involves what Pierce Transit could do with
Also in this scenario, four new routes would be introduced. Conceptually, these would be in Puyallup, Port of Tacoma/East Tacoma, Central Tacoma with a connection to Lakewood, and North Tacoma with a connection to Point Ruston.
The Destination 2045 Long Range Plan is posted for the public to read at piercetransit.org/longrange-plans with potential adoption by the Pierce Transit board on Aug. 11.
By The Tacoma Weekly
Pierce Transit is building a 20-year plan.
Pierce Transit broke ground on its new Spanaway Transit Center in 2022 and now it’s about to open.
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The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before July 7, 2025 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the July 7, 2025 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, PennyMac Loan Services, LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS JEANETTE ANDERSON 815 E 63RD ST, TACOMA, WA 98404 TRAVIS ANDERSON 815 E 63RD ST, TACOMA, WA 98404 OCCUPANT 815 E 63RD ST, TACOMA, WA 98404 by both first class and certified mail on January 28, 2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place January 28, 2025 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day 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. 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TS No WA07000016-25-1 TO No 250065026-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: NORMA B. HARVEY, TRUSTEE OF THE HARVEY LIVING TRUST DATED AUGUST 18, 1994, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC
Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Celink Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 202110280056 Parcel Number: 4700002321 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 15, 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: LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 23 OF HYADA PARK, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 9 OF PLATS, PAGE 13, RECORDS OF PIERCE COUNTY AUDITOR; TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF HYADA BOULEVARD ABUTTING THEREON; AND TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF TON-A-WANDA AVENUE ABUTTING THEREON VACATED BY ORDER OF PIERCE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATED OCTOBER 29, 1921; EXCEPT FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 23 OF SAID PLAT; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, 25 FEET; THENCE IN A EASTERLY DIRECTION TO INTERSECT THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 2, 12 1/2 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 2 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; AND EXCEPT THAT PART OF HYADA BOULEVARD VACATED BY ORDER OF PIERCE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATED OCTOBER 29, 1921, ADJOINING THE TRACT EXCEPTED HEREIN; SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. NOTE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE FOLLOWING MAY BE USED AS AN ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON THE DOCUMENTS TO BE RECORDED, PER AMENDED RCW 65.04. SAID ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION WITHIN THE BODY OF THE DOCUMENT. LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 23 OF HYADA PARK, PIERCE COUNTY, WA APN: 4700002321 More commonly known as 5201 HYADA BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, TACOMA, WA 98422 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 17, 2021, executed by NORMA B. HARVEY, TRUSTEE OF THE HARVEY LIVING TRUST DATED AUGUST 18, 1994, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded October 28, 2021 as Instrument No. 202110280056 and the beneficial interest was assigned to CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS and recorded November 18, 2024 as Instrument Number 202411180002 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pierce County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failed to pay the principal balance which became all due and payable based upon the death of all mortgagors, pursuant to paragraph 7 under the Note, and pursuant to paragraph 10 of the Deed of Trust. PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST DUE INFORMATION Principal Balance as of October 19, 2024
$531,430.51 Interest due through April 9, 2025 $122,656.86 TOTAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE AND INTEREST DUE $654,087.37 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: September 17, 2021 Note Amount $1,057,500.00 Interest Paid To: September 19, 2024 Next Due Date: October 19, 2024 Current Beneficiary: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Contact Phone No: 866-446-0026 Address: 3900 Capital City Blvd, Lansing, MI 48906
IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $649,326.92, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, re-
garding title, possession or encumbrances on August 15, 2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be paid by August 4, 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 before August 4, 2025 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is paid and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the August 4, 2025 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS ESTATE OF NORMA BARRETT HARVEY 5201 HYADA BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, TACOMA, WA 98422 ESTATE OF NORMA BARRETT HARVEY C/O CURTISS B HARVEY, TRUSTEE, 5201 HYADA BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, TACOMA, WA 98422 NORMA B HARVEY 5201 HYADA BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, TACOMA, WA 98422 NORMA B HARVEY C/O CURTISS B HARVEY, TRUSTEE, 5201 HYADA BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, TACOMA, WA 98422 HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF NORMA BARRETT HARVEY 5201 HYADA BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, TACOMA, WA 98422 HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF NORMA BARRETT HARVEY C/O CURTISS B HARVEY, TRUSTEE, 5201 HYADA BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, TACOMA, WA 98422 NORMA B. HARVEY, TRUSTEE OF THE HARVEY LIVING TRUST DATED AUGUST 18, 1994, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO 5201 HYADA BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, TACOMA, WA 98422 NORMA B. HARVEY, TRUSTEE OF THE HARVEY LIVING TRUST DATED AUGUST 18, 1994, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO C/O CURTISS B HARVEY, TRUSTEE, 5201 HYADA BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, TACOMA, WA 98422 OCCUPANT 5201 HYADA BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, TACOMA, WA 98422 THE HARVEY LIVING TRUST DATED AUGUST 18, 1994, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO 5201 HYADA BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, TACOMA, WA 98422 THE HARVEY LIVING TRUST DATED AUGUST 18, 1994, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO C/O CURTISS B HARVEY, TRUSTEE, 5201 HYADA BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, TACOMA, WA 98422 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NORMA B. HARVEY 5201 HYADA BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, TACOMA, WA 98422 COMMISSIONER OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 451 SEVENTH STREET, S.W., WASHINGTON, DC 20410 COMMISSIONER OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT C/O REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC, 3001 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE C/O ADFITECH, EDMOND, OK 73013 COMMUNITY 1ST CREDIT UNION C/O MICHAEL F. SHERMAN SIDERIUS LONERGAN & MARTIN, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW, 500 UNION STREET SUITE 847, SEATTLE, WA 98101 CURTISS BARRETT HARVEY 5201 HYADA BLVD NE, TACOMA, WA 98422-1616 LORI LEE HARVEY PO BOX 1733, ORTING, WA 98360-1733 by both first class and certified mail on February 27, 2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place February 27, 2025 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Dated: April 9, 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 Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 111380, Pub Dates: 07/16/2025, 08/06/2025, EATONVILLE DISPATCH
Pierce County Sheriff’s Office short 47 deputies as council eyes sales tax fix
By Spencer Pauley The Center Square
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing staffing shortage has some county leaders considering a sales tax to provide more revenue for the department.
As of July 18, the department has 25 vacant positions and is operating at a deficit of 47 positions throughout the department as a whole, according to PCSO Bureau Chief of Operations Rusty Wilder.
Wilder presented a department update to the Pierce County Public Safety Committee on Monday. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office patrols about 86% of the 1,808 total square miles in the region, including unincorporated areas of the county where there are a total of 13 deputies and one sergeant patrol some 400,000 residents.
Wilder pointed out that the department’s District 7 in the county’s central area. This district is the most populated out of the department’s 12 districts, with 62,739 residents. With the current staffing shortage, there is only one officer covering the area during dayshifts and swing shifts, according to Wilder.
Despite the staffing shortage, District 1-7 proactive patrols have seen a 30% increase in warrant arrests through the first six months of 2025, compared to the same time last year. Most violent and property offenses are down for the
first half of 2025 compared to last year as well.
“I’m very proud that even with the low staffing numbers, our deputies are continuing to be proactive in what they do,” Wilder told the committee.
However, murders went up from three in six months last year to five so far in 2025.
Pierce County Councilmember Jani Hitchen said the sheriff's office staffing levels are complicated because the department tries to provide policing at a city-like level with county resources.
“We don’t have some of the resources of county governments to bring in revenue that these cities do have,” Hitchen said.
Hitchen mentioned a potential 0.1% – or 10 cents per $100 spent – sales and use tax, which was authorized by House Bill 2015, which state legislators approved and Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law in May. Revenue must go toward public safety initiatives.
Earlier this month, the King County Council approved the sales tax to fund public safety programs and its sheriff’s department.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is anticipating more recruits to start work within this year. Wilder told the Public Safety Committee that he is expecting seven to eight new recruits to be ready by the end of July, with five or six ready by fall.
‘Clear sign of energy mismanagement’: Washington gas prices trending up
While gas prices in Washington state fluctuate, they have increased overall compared to last year, with drivers enduring some of the highest fuel costs in the nation.
According to AAA, the average price of standard, or regular grade, gas in Washington is $4.39 per gallon as of Friday morning, up slightly from last week’s $4.388. However, prices have increased substantially compared to last year, when gas was $4.243.
Only California and Hawaii have higher gas prices than Washington.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas is $3.151.
Several factors impact the price of gas in the Evergreen State, including increases in state gas and diesel taxes effective July 1.
The new gas tax increased the price by 6 cents per gallon, bringing the state's per-gallon tax rate from 49.4 cents to 55.4 cents. To adjust for inflation, per-gallon gas prices will rise 2% every year.
The diesel tax went up 3 cents per gallon at the beginning of July. Diesel will increase by 3 cents more in two years; then in 2028, it will increase by 2% a gallon each year. Factoring in future increases and inflationary adjustments translates into a 9-cent climb from 49.4 cents per gallon to 58.4 cents per gallon.
State lawmakers faced a projected $1 billion shortfall in the two-year transportation budget and an $8 billion gap over the next six years. The deficit was largely attributed to rising construction costs and a decline in gas tax revenue due to increased fuel efficiency and the rise of electric vehicles.
The gas tax increase, along with other revenue measures, is
expected to generate approximately $3.2 billion over the next six years, with the gas tax specifically bringing in $1.4 billion over that period.
Also impacting the price at the pump in Washington is the state’s cap-and-trade program, established by the Climate Commitment Act in January 2023 and run by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The program has generated approximately $3.2 billion so far. The money goes to projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy initiatives.
Larry Behrens, communications director with the energy advocacy organization Power The Future, didn’t hesitate to express his opinion on Washington’s energy policies related to gas prices.
"While gas prices have dropped across the country over the past year, they’ve actually gone up in Washington state,” he emailed The Center Square on Thursday. “It’s a clear sign of energy mismanagement, especially when Washington drivers are now paying over $4.38 a gallon – more than $1 above the national average. At this point, Washington seems determined to compete with California for the title of most incompetent energy policy in America.”
Andrew Wineke, Washington State Department of Ecology deputy communications director, has a different perspective.
“According to U.S. Energy Information Administration data, gas prices in Washington are about 6 cents a gallon cheaper today than they were a month ago, 60 cents lower than they were in 2023, and 73 cents lower than they were in 2022,” he said in a Thursday email to The Center Square. “That’s despite the 6-cent increase in the gas tax that took effect July 1.”
By Brett Davis The Center Square
