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JANUARY 14, 2026

VOL. 107, NO. 2

Magnolia Community Center Reopens After Nearly Two-Year Closure SEATTLE PARKS AND RECREATION

fter nearly two years behind closed doors, the Magnolia Community Center has officially reopened, marking the return of a long-standing gathering place for Magnolia residents. Originally built in 1952 and physically connected to Catharine Blaine Elementary School, the community center has served generations of families as a hub for recreation, classes, and neighborhood connection. Over the decades, it became a familiar venue for everything from

youth activities and fitness classes to casual drop-in sports like pickleball and tennis. As the building aged, however, residents and staff began to raise concerns about accessibility, aging utilities, and the overall condition of interior spaces. While these issues were generally minor at first, they accumulated over time, prompting Seattle Parks and Recreation to begin planning for a major renovation as early as 2017. Despite those early plans, construction did

Center has resumed a full slate of programming. A variety of paid classes are now available for registration through Seattle.gov, including ballet, basketball, yoga, pottery, and taekwondo. These programs are designed to serve a wide range of ages and interests, reflecting the center’s role as a multi-generational space. Free drop-in programs have also returned. Drop-in pickleball is scheduled for early afternoons on Mondays and Thursdays and is open to adults ages 18 and older. The program is beginner-friendly, with no equipment required, allowing newcomers to try the sport in a low-pressure setting. Tot Gym has resumed on Wednesdays and Fridays, offering children ages five and under a safe indoor space to play with age-appropriate toys and equipment. While not all pre-closure drop-in programs have returned yet, staff anticipate that offerings will continue to expand in the coming months as the center fully settles back into operation. The reopening represents more than the completion of a construction project. It restores a shared space that has long played a role in daily life, community wellness, and neighborhood connection. With updated facilities and renewed programming, Magnolia Community Center is once again positioned to serve as a cornerstone of community activity for years to come.

What Anyone Can Do to Honor the Memory of Martin Luther King Jr.

I-5 Closures on Ship Canal Bridge Expected to Last Through 2027

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Interstate 5 is a vital artery through Seattle, carrying hundreds of thousands of people each day. Because of this constant use, repairs are necessary—repairs that, in some areas, have not been made for more than 50 years. Created in 1960, I-5 was originally expected to last about 25 years before requiring major repairs. Instead, it served roughly twice that span, carrying millions of drivers over the decades. By the 2010s, the Washington State Department of Transportation determined that longoverdue renovations were needed, leading to the creation of the Revive I-5 program. Revive I-5 has already completed

not begin until spring of 2024. Once work was underway, the scope of the project expanded as crews uncovered more extensive wear and damage than originally anticipated. Renovations focused largely on interior improvements, including seismic upgrades, expanded wheelchair accessibility, remodeled program rooms, updated electrical systems, new fire sprinklers, and improved ventilation throughout the building. Because much of the work was interior-focused, some outdoor activities were able to continue intermittently, but the facility itself remained largely inaccessible to the public. Unexpected delays extended the closure well beyond initial projections. One of the most significant setbacks occurred when contractors discovered severe damage to the gym floor, requiring an unplanned emergency replacement. That repair alone added considerable time to the project, contributing to a total closure period of nearly 20 months. Construction was ultimately completed in fall 2025, and the center quietly reopened in December for a soft launch. During that period, staff focused on testing utilities, ensuring safety systems were functioning properly, and preparing spaces for public use. The formal grand reopening took place just days ago, officially welcoming the community back into the revitalized building. With the reopening, Magnolia Community

improvements both in and around Seattle, primarily during the early 2020s, and plans to continue work into the 2030s. The program focuses on replacing and repairing pavement and expansion joints, improving drainage systems, and strengthening bridges to better withstand earthquakes. The most recent phase of the project involves preservation work on the Ship Canal Bridge, a critical stretch of I-5 that carries more than 240,000 vehicles each day.

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artin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential and inspirational figures of the twentieth century. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929, King’s life, tragically cut short when he was assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968, is now celebrated annually across the United States and beyond on the anniversary of his birth. Though Martin Luther King Jr. lost his life more than half a century ago, there is still much people can do to promote and secure the more equitable and just society he longed for. Honoring his memory and legacy is a good place to start, and the following are some ways to commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. DISCUSS HIS LEGACY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE There’s much competing for people’s attention as the world finds itself nearing the end of the opening quarter of the twenty-first century. That can make it easy to overlook the efforts of influential individuals like King who helped the world become the place it is today. Parents and educators can utilize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a catalyst to open a dialogue with their children and students about King’s life and legacy. Highlight the injustices King fought against and emphasize his commitment to peace in the face of those challenges.

WATCH A FILM OR FILMS ABOUT THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT Historians may dispute the timeline, but the civil rights movement in the United States is generally considered to have taken place between 1954 and 1968. Many films, including dramas and documentaries, examine important individuals and moments during this pivotal period in American history. “Freedom Song” (2000), “Ghosts of Mississippi” (1996), “Malcolm X” (1992), and “Selma” (2014) are just a handful of the many films that shed light on the African American experience during the civil rights era. EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE ERA While King was front and center during the civil rights era, many other brave men and women risked their lives in an effort to combat segregation and discrimination. Any effort to more deeply understand the civil

rights era and the issues that African Americans were fighting to overcome can ensure the struggle that ultimately cost King his life was not for naught. Countless books and documentary films offer invaluable insight into the civil rights era, making them a great resource for individuals who want to honor King and promote his message. LISTEN The simple act of listening can be a great way to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Sadly, many of the issues King fought against during his lifetime remain unresolved today. Individuals from all walks of life can honor King by listening to those who have taken on his mantle and continued the fight for a more just, equitable society. Martin Luther King Jr. is honored each year in the United States on the anniversary of his birth. Individuals can honor his enduring legacy in various ways.

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Savvy Senior: When Do Most Americans Take Social Security? Dear Savvy Senior, What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m turning 62 later this year and trying to decide when to start taking my benefits. —Born in 64

Dear 64, ou can sign up to begin your Social Security retirement benefits any time after age 62. However, your monthly payments will be larger for each month you delay claiming them up until age 70. This adds up to around 6 to 8 percent higher payments every year you delay. To get a breakdown on exactly how much your claiming age affects your benefits, visit Social Security’s Retirement Age Calculator at SSA. gov/benefits/retirement/planner/ ageincrease.html. This tool provides your full retirement age (FRA) – which is 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later – and shows how much your benefits will be reduced by taking early payments or increased by delaying them. In the meantime, here’s a rundown of when people start receiving retirement benefits (according to the most recent SSA statistical data), and how signing up at each age impacts your payout. Age 62: This is the earliest possible age you can sign up for Social Security. According to the SSA, in 2024, 23.3 percent of women and

22 percent of men signed up for Social Security at 62. But if you sign up at this age, you’ll get a 30 percent smaller Social Security payment if your FRA is 67. Age 63: Age 63 is one of the least popular options for choosing to start Social Security benefits – 6.2 percent of men and 6.4 percent of women began claiming their benefits at this age in 2024. A worker with a FRA of 67 will get a 25 percent pay cut by signing up at this age. Age 64: This is another relatively unpopular age to begin collecting Social Security benefits – just 6.5 percent of men and 7 percent of women started collecting at age 64. Social Security payments are reduced by 20 percent for those with a FRA of 67. Age 65: In 2024, 15.3 percent of men and women decided to collect Social Security at age 65, which is also the enrollment age for Medicare. By starting at this age, you’ll see you monthly payments reduced by 13.3 percent if your FRA is 67. Age 66: This is FRA for people born between 1943 and 1954, which has made this a very popular age to begin collecting. In 2024, 27 percent of men and 25.3 percent of women sign up for benefits at 66. But since your FRA is 67, you’ll get a 6.7 percent pay cut if you sign up here. Age 67: People born in 1960 or

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law, August 14, 1935. later will be able to claim unreduced Social Security payments starting at this age. In 2024, 14.5 percent of men and 13 percent of women did this. Age 68: In 2024, 12.5 percent of men and 12.3 percent of women delayed their Social Security benefits until age 68. Waiting one extra year beyond your FRA of

67 will increase your benefit by 8 percent. Age 69: In 2024, 14.5 percent of men and 13.2 percent of women claimed their retirement benefits at 69, which increased their benefits by 16 percent. Age 70 and older: Waiting to age 70 offers the biggest possible

payout – a 24 percent increase over your FRA of 67. In 2024, 8.4 percent of women and 9.1 percent of men held out until this age.

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Seattle Mayor Calls for People to Sign Up for ‘ICE Mobilization Alerts’ By Spencer Pauley The Center Square

eattle Mayor Katie Wilson and other city leaders are condemning the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during an ICE operation in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday. Wilson urged residents to sign up for the “Washington All ICE Mobilization Alerts,” a system organized by the Washington Indivisible Network, a progressive organization formed in 2016 in opposition to Trump-era policies. The broader indivisible organization and its affiliates have received funding from the Open Society Foundations, founded by billionaire philanthropist George Soros, whose political giving has drawn criticism from some conservative groups. An ICE agent shot and killed Good during an ICE enforcement operation and has sparked national controversy due to conflicting accounts

of the event and the federal government’s handling of the investigation. The ICE agent involved in the shooting has been identified as Jonathan Ross. Videos of the incident show Good’s Honda Pilot SUV positioned sideways on a snow-covered street as two officers approach the vehicle, one attempting to open the driver’s-side door. The vehicle then reverses, with Ross positioned in front of it. There is widespread divi-

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siveness on what happens next: Good’s vehicle moves forward as Ross steps to the side and fires three shots. The SUV then veers right and crashes into other parked cars. Good was later transported by paramedics to Hennepin County Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.

“ICE’s approach to its mission actively undermines local public safety and puts our entire community at risk.” “We already have laws in place that forbid the local police from aiding ICE in most instances. The police will enforce these laws,” Wilson said in a statement. “I urge you to sign up for the Washington for All ICE Mobilization Alerts. And don’t stop there. I encourage you to raise your voices and demand that every elected official does what they can to actually protect the people who make our neighborhoods home.” Federal officials, including President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicly defended Ross. Noem described the incident as “an act of domestic terrorism,” while McLaughlin said Good attempted to run over law enforcement officers. Democratic leaders disputed that characterization. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rejected claims that the officer acted in self-defense, saying after viewing the video that the federal account was inaccurate, as previously noted by The Center Square.

Protestors and other Democratic officials contend that Good was attempting to leave the scene and turned the steering wheel away from Ross, rather than trying to strike him with the vehicle. Wilson was not the only Seattle city official criticizing ICE. Seattle City Councilmember and Public Safety Chair Bob Kettle said, “ICE’s approach to its mission actively undermines local public safety and puts our entire community at risk.” “This tragedy was entirely preventable, and this type of reckless conduct is unacceptable – while federal law enforcement agencies have the right to conduct their duties within the city, we expect them to carry out their missions unaided by our local police, except in clear emergency situations, and in a safe manner,” Kettle said in a statement. On the same day as the shooting, the Seattle Police Department confirmed federal law enforcement officers conducted their duties in North Seattle. Police officers documented the interaction after speaking with supervisors. On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security released statistics reporting assaults against ICE agents face a more than 1,300% increase in assaults, a 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks against them, and an 8,000% increase in death threats. A nationwide series of protests and actions against ICE operations and recent U.S. military action in Venezuela, organized by the May Day Strong coalition, are scheduled for Saturday, including several locations in Washington: Shoreline, Bothell, Renton and Mount Vernon.

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Washington State Ferries to Test Public Wi-Fi Service this Summer By Tom Banse Washington State Standard

he days might be numbered for your next Puget Sound ferry ride to be a fleeting offline oasis, free from the incessant demands of email, pop-up ads and doomscrolling. Washington State Ferries is yielding to requests from commuters for internet access, which the state Legislature heard and turned into an order for a Wi-Fi pilot project. In a newly published report to the Legislature, the ferry system laid out its plans for a limited trial of free Wi-Fi at one terminal (Bremerton) and on one ferry, the Chimacum. Installation of antennas and routers is slated for this spring to facilitate a Wi-Fi test period during the summer. Traveler demand and reviews, along with the availability of future state funding, will determine if a wider rollout happens. The ferry system offered pay-to-use Wi-Fi hotspots previously, but discontinued that partnership in 2016 due to poor performance and low uptake. “The public expects to have internet access,” Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson wrote in a letter to the head of Washington State Ferries more than a year ago. “For many individuals, internet access is crucial for carrying out their daily tasks efficiently. The absence of internet access on ferries or the Bainbridge Island terminal decreases productivity.” Cellular data signals sometimes drop out in the middle of the Sound. WSF reported there are also dead zones around bends in Rich Passage on the Seattle-Bremerton route. The San Juan Islands also suffer from cell service dead zones. The city manager of Bainbridge Island sent in a nearly identical letter after getting unanimous backing from the city council. Similar sentiments filtered up to the state Senate through Kitsap County’s legislators.

The result was a 2025 transportation budget proviso that directed the ferry system to give public Wi-Fi another try. “We do want people to be able to work from the boat if that’s important to them,” explained Senate Transportation Committee Chair Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, in an interview last week. However, the legislative directive to the ferry system had a catch. It said to carry out the new Wi-Fi pilot project “within existing resources,” which meant no extra money. Thus, the cash-strapped agency told lawmakers this winter it had to focus the tryout on one terminal and one vessel. “Bremerton is strategically selected because it represents one of the system’s longest sailings, where customer demand for internet connectivity is likely higher, and where the physical layout of the terminal provides a manageable platform for initial installation,” the WSF project outline said. The ferry Chimacum was chosen not only because it serves Bremerton, but because it has a scheduled maintenance layup in March that aligns nicely to do the hotspot installation with minimal extra disruption. Technology choices Satellite-based internet provider Starlink is making rapid inroads with airlines and major cruise lines based on having stable and fast service. The Alaska Marine Highway System recently chose Starlink to provide internet connectivity on the ferry assigned to the Bellingham-Southeast Alaska route. Starlink has a rising Washington-grown competitor in Amazon Leo, another satellitebased internet vendor. But neither of these two companies will be considered for the ferryboat Wi-Fi deployment on Puget Sound this year. “For the first phase of this pilot, we are focusing on cellular data connectivity rather than satellite-based internet. Cellular connectivity is significantly more cost-effective,” ferry system spokesman Justin Fujioka said

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It’ll only be available on one vessel and at one terminal for a few months. User demand and availability of state funding could dictate whether there’s a fuller rollout.

The ferry Chimacum, seen here on the Bremerton run in 2024, will test the popularity of free Wi-Fi for ferry travelers beginning in May. in an email. “Satellite-based solutions, such as low-Earth orbit providers, may be evaluated in the future.” Fujioka added that the state’s ferries are equipped with commercial-grade antennas that are more powerful than consumer mobile devices. That could give the onboard Wi-Fi network a leg up over your personal cellular data plan, but Fujioka said slowdowns or brief dropouts could still happen. The ferry system’s previous, ultimately unsatisfying onboard Wi-Fi provider Boingo relied on terrestrial cellular data too, a decade ago. The deployment schedule provided to the Legislature calls for free Wi-Fi to debut in May and last through August. In September, ferry workers expect to crunch the data on customer usage, technical performance and reliability. Then they will toss the ball back to management and legislators to decide whether

Wi-Fi will be offered permanently, and if so, whether to expand it across more terminals and vessels. A permanent Wi-Fi offering would not necessarily be free of charge. It could be tiered or subscription-based, WSF said. A key legislator who holds sway over the ferry system budget said the estimated multi-million dollar price tag to roll out Wi-Fi systemwide caught his eye. State House Transportation Committee Chair Jake Fey, D-Tacoma, sounded skeptical about greenlighting big spending for new internet infrastructure and ongoing operational costs in light of all the other needs the beleaguered ferry system has. “Given that it didn’t work before, I don’t think this would rate” for future funding, Fey said in an interview. “If this came back as uncertain that it would be profitable or break even, I would say another day, not now.”

Large-Scale Solar Farm in Central WA Gets Green Light from Governor Note from the Editor: Seattle already draws roughly 90 percent of its electricity from carbon-free sources, largely due to hydropower. Projects like Carriger Solar represent the next phase of that clean-energy foundation. As the city grows and more buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure shift to electric power, Washington must expand its renewable portfolio beyond hydro alone. Large-scale solar projects in central and eastern Washington help diversify the state’s energy mix, reduce vulnerability to drought and changing river conditions, and ensure that Seattle’s clean-energy gains are not only preserved, but strengthened for the decades ahead. By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard

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ov. Bob Ferguson has approved a 1,300-acre solar farm in south-central Washington, calling the project a “win for our state.” The Carriger Solar project in Klickitat County is expected to generate enough power for thousands of homes. Ferguson informed the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council on Tuesday that he was giving it the go-ahead. This is the first large-scale energy project Ferguson has acted on since taking office. “Building more clean energy will provide affordable, carbonfree electricity to Washingtonians, create much needed construction jobs, boost economic development and keep our air clean,” Ferguson, a first-term Democrat, said. Ferguson’s decision isn’t a surprise. When he turned down the council’s initial recommendation to proceed with the Carriger project in August, he made clear that he viewed the undertaking as “consistent with state policies.” And he stressed the importance of moving swiftly so developers

could secure federal clean energy tax credits before they are ended by the Trump administration. Solar and wind projects must begin construction by July 4, 2026 to fully qualify for the credits. But Ferguson told the council to talk further with Yakama Nation leaders about their concerns that protections for cultural resources were not strict enough. What emerged was the revised site certification agreement inked by Ferguson. It requires the developers provide $100,000 in one-time grant funding to the Yakama Nation Cultural Resources Program once the project is operational. Tribal access to traditional and cultural properties must be maintained during construction. Even with the grant funding, the tribe remained opposed to the project, state officials said. Ferguson, in his Dec. 2 letter to the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, said the final agreement “balances the need for affordable clean energy with mitigation requirements that protect Washington’s environment.” He also reiterated the urgency of acting to take advantage of the federal credits.

Cypress Creek Renewables, the company proposing to build the Carriger Solar project in eastern Washington, currently operates this solar farm in Vale, Oregon. It is a 13 megawatt farm compared to Carriger which would generate 160 megawatts of electricity. “Our state already faces real challenges in building renewable electricity, and we now contend with a federal government that is hostile to renewable electricity development,” he wrote. “All of

these elements factored into my decision.” Cypress Creek Renewables, based in Santa Monica, California, plans to build the solar farm north of State Route 142 along Knight

Road, about two miles west of Goldendale in unincorporated Klickitat County. The firm applied for state approval for the project in February 2023. The company is “grateful” for Ferguson’s support, a spokesperson said Thursday. “We are proud to play a role in advancing the state’s clean energy goals,” Angeli Chandler, Cypress Creek’s director of communications, said in an email. “We are moving with urgency to ensure we retain federal tax treatment, which is critical to keeping this project on track,” she said. The project is expected to begin delivering power in the summer of 2028, she said. When completed, Carriger Solar will have 160 megawatts of solar generating potential, enough to power up to 32,500 homes, according to the company’s website. The project, which also includes a 63 megawatt battery energy storage system, will tie into the Bonneville Power Administration transmission system. It will occupy 1,326 acres within a 2,108-acre development site that is mostly agricultural and rural residential lands.

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A Quiet Century at the Queen Anne Library

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The Queen Anne Branch opened in 1914, and for decades it served as more than just a place to check out books.

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photograph taken nearly a century ago shows two young girls reading on the lawn outside the Seattle Public Library – Queen Anne Branch. The image is unremarkable at first glance. There is no crowd, no ceremony, no visible moment of history unfolding. And yet, that ordinariness is exactly what makes it striking. The Queen Anne Branch opened in 1914, and for decades it served as more than a place to check out books. It was a neighborhood gathering space, particularly for children. Librarians hosted storytimes, families lingered nearby, and reading spilled outdoors on warm days, as captured in this image. The photo reflects a time when libraries were woven deeply into daily life, especially in residential neighborhoods like Queen Anne. What stands out today is how little the physical setting has changed. The building remains. A nearby house visible in other archival images still stands. The most obvious differences are the trees, now taller and

I-5 CLOSURES

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While construction began in the summer of 2025, major traffic closures started more recently. Work is now underway with the closure of the two left northbound lanes, which will remain closed until June 5, 2026. Construction will temporarily pause from June through July to accommodate increased traffic related to the FIFA World Cup. After that pause, work will shift to the two right northbound lanes, leaving the left lanes open. This phase is expected to continue through the end of 2026. Drivers should also be aware of intermittent closures before and after active construction periods. During equipment setup and

fuller, framing the same quiet block. The built environment looks familiar, even reassuring. What has changed is how libraries are used. In an era shaped by digitization and, more recently, the pandemic, it is increasingly rare to see libraries filled with people, let alone children reading on the lawn outside. While libraries continue to offer vital services, their role as casual, everyday gathering places has diminished. This photograph serves as a reminder that libraries were once central to neighborhood life, not just as repositories of information, but as shared public spaces. Revisiting images like this invites reflection on what has been gained through technological convenience, and what quiet forms of community may have been left behind. Sometimes, the most revealing history is found not in dramatic events, but in the ordinary moments that no longer feel quite so ordinary.

removal, I-5 may experience full northbound closures, including during the summer reopening for the World Cup. During both full and partial closures, the northbound express lanes are expected to remain open to all drivers. Some ramps will remain HOV-only, so motorists should pay close attention to posted signage. Closures on the Ship Canal Bridge are expected to continue into 2027, when similar work is scheduled for the southbound lanes. While detailed timelines have not yet been released, traffic impacts are expected to be similar. HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE CLOSURES Planning ahead is key to navigating the closures. Drivers should monitor announced full

closure dates and adjust travel plans accordingly. The Ship Canal Bridge will remain open to northbound traffic only through the express lanes during full closures. Government websites such as seattle.gov and wsdot.wa.gov will provide updates and additional details as construction continues. Motorists are encouraged to consider alternate routes, though these may also experience congestion. Leaving early, wavoiding peak travel times, and staying informed about express lane access can help reduce delays. The Department of Transportation also recommends using public transit when possible, noting it may be the most reliable option during construction periods.

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Will Public Drug Users in Seattle be Arrested? City’s Stance Sparks Confusion By Carleen joihnson The Center Square

eattle Mayor Katie Wilson says recent reports regarding changes in how public drug use cases are handled are incorrect, following circulation of an internal email sent by Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes to officers on Jan. 1. Her statement was backed up by the Seattle City

“The Seattle Police Department’s communications team said the department has not changed its policy regarding drug use and arrests.” Attorney’s Office and the Seattle Police Department. “I want to inform everyone of an important update from the City Attorney’s Office,” Barnes wrote in his New Year’s Day email to officers. “Effective immediately, all charges related to drug possession and/or drug use will be diverted from prosecution to the LEAD program. All instances of drug use or possession will be referred

to Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) – a program designed to redirect low-level offenders in King County from the criminal justice system into supportive social services.” Barnes’ email was sent in response to a memo from newly appointed City Attorney Erika Evans concerning the handling of drug-related arrests. “Effective January 1, 2026, consistent with legislative intent, upon receipt of a Knowing Possession or Public Use police report from a referring SPD officer, the Case Prep team or the reviewing Assistant City Prosecutor should immediately refer the case to the LEAD Liaison Team for review prior to any filing action,” the memo stated. The Center Square contacted the City Attorney’s Office to request clarification on the city’s drug policy. Communications Director Alan Pyke said in a Tuesday email that the office is “meeting the legislative intent to divert where possible and prosecute where necessary.” The Seattle Police Officers Guild raised concerns about the reported change in policy. Guild President Mike Solan, who is not seeking reelection after serving six years in the role, said he believes the guidance signals a return to lax enforcement of open-air drug

laws. “This new resurrected direction of being lax on enforcing open-air drug laws in this city is draconian,” Solan told The Center Square. “And it has a real, negative impact on our community. The direction from the chief, which we have to follow orders, is basically telling us not to enforce those open-air drug laws.” The Seattle Police Department’s communications team said the department has not changed its policy regarding drug use and arrests. “SPD will continue to enforce Seattle’s laws,” the department said

in an email. “Our mission remains unchanged, and we fully support programs and policies aimed at reducing recidivism and breaking the cycle of repeated criminal justice involvement.” The department added that Seattle police officers will continue to make arrests for drug-related offenses when probable cause exists, with the City Attorney’s Office determining next steps regarding prosecution. Mayor Wilson has since said there has been no change to the city’s policy on enforcement of open-air drug use, describing the situation as a misunderstanding

stemming from internal communications. Seattle City Councilmember Martiza Rivera said she is taking a wait-and-see approach. “I found the guidance coming out of the City Attorney’s Office concerning,” Rivera said in a Tuesday statement. “I am going to watch the impact of the City Attorney’s decision very closely. In the last two years, we have made significant progress in combatting overdoses and reducing violent and property crime. The last thing residents want is for Seattle to go backwards.”

Energy Expert: WA Gas Prices Lagging National Drops Due to High Taxes, Other Factors By Brett Davis The Center Squere

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hile motorists in much of the rest of the nation are seeing gas prices below $3 a gallon, drivers in Washington state continue to deal with fuel costs averaging closer to $4 a gallon, due to specific state-level policies and other factors that keep prices elevated. According to AAA, on Monday, the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the U.S. is just over $2.81 a gallon. The average price at the pump in Washington is just under $3.84. Only two states currently have higher gasoline prices than Washington: Hawaii, at nearly $4.41, and California, at almost $4.27, according to AAA. The Center Square spoke with Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, an app and website that helps drivers find the cheapest gasoline prices in their area using crowd-sourced data. “It’s absolutely because of Washington state’s cap-and-trade program - now the carbon tax essentially,” he said, explaining one reason for the Evergreen State’s high gasoline prices, during a Monday morning phone interview. “Washington and California have some of the highest prices because of this new system that essentially requires refineries to purchase credits to operate their refineries to produce gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. It’s for that reason that Washington state remains one of the most expensive states for gasoline prices in the country. Under the 2021 Climate Commitment Act, Washington aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by setting a cap on the total amount of pollution allowed in the state and requiring covered businesses to obtain allowances equal to their emissions. These allowances can be acquired through quarterly auctions run by the Washington State

Department of Ecology. Auctions began in early 2023. Ecology is gradually reducing the number of available allowances each year, resulting in a shrinking supply and higher prices. The cap-and-trade program has raised more than $4.3 billion to date. The funds are allocated to projects that ostensibly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy initiatives. California has a similar program that has raised some $33 billion since its inception in 2012. It’s not all bad news for Washington drivers, at least in the short term, according to De Haan. “The average price, though, is down about 36 cents a gallon in the last month,” he said, before adding, “Washington is still averaging $3.75 a gallon; that’s a full dollar higher than the national average.” Per AAA, gasoline prices in Washington averaged just over $4.12 a month ago. GasBuddy relies heavily on user-reported

data, while AAA often uses a combination of user reports and professional surveys, with slight variations in timing creating discrepancies. California usually holds the top spot for the nation’s highest fuel prices, but occasionally trades places with Hawaii and even Washington, albeit rarely. “California has seen more imports of supplies from places as far away as Asia,” De Haan explained. “Hawaii – also extremely limited competition in that market – with just one refinery in the state, so prices generally, you know, between Hawaii and California, perennially one of those two [is] amongst the highest.” He went on to say, “But much of the West Coast U.S. is still subject to limitations on refining capacity. Some of that is due to refinery shutdowns that have happened in California. Washington state also saw earlier issues with the Olympic pipeline, and that wasn’t so much having an impact on price, but now the cap-and-invest program in

Washington state is likely going to prevent prices from falling more, similar to what is being seen nationally.” The Phillips 66 Los Angeles refinery ceased traditional fuel production in late 2024, and the Valero Benicia refinery is set to close by April. In November, Washington's Olympic Pipeline experienced a leak near Everett, causing supply disruptions for gasoline and jet fuel, leading to concerns and actual spikes in gas prices ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel period. De Haan thinks the future will bring higher gas prices in Washington and other western states. “I think in the next maybe four weeks or so, give or take a couple of weeks, we could be ultimately getting closer to seeing our prices bottom out,” he said. “California is the first state to more expensive blends of summer gasoline; that happens in late January. And so that is also going to mean that there is limited output for gasoline that is for other markets, including Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Arizona. So, that could lead to fragmentation and pushing up prices.” De Haan continued: “Ultimately, we also tend to see gas prices going up in the spring as refineries start their late winter maintenance ahead of the start of the summer driving season. In addition, gasoline demand will start to go up as we get into warmer weather and things like spring break travel. So, typically, gas prices bottom out in late winter or early February before beginning their seasonal rise. I do expect that sometime this spring, the statewide average in Washington will again surpass the $4 a gallon mark.” He ended on a somewhat positive note. “Having said that, we still expect that 2026 gas prices in Washington state will see a slight improvement from what we saw in 2025,” De Haan said.

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Legal Notices Document Title: Notice of Trustee’s Sale Grantor: Eisenhower Carlson PLLC Grantee: 4 & 9 Twenty-Five, LLC Current Beneficiary of Deed of Trust: LMREC IV Note Holder, Inc. Current Trustee of Deed of Trust: Eisenhower Carlson PLLC Current Mortgage Servicer of Deed of Trust: N/A (No Servicer Used) Reference Number(s) of Deed of Trust: 20190522000841 (DOT) 20190522000844 (Assignment) 20220513000882 (1st Amendment) 20230519001007 (2nd Amendment) 20231114000471 (3rd Amendment) 20240719000320 (4th Amendment) 20240801000622 (4th Amendment) 20250129000227 (5th Amendment) 20250423000246 (6th Amendment) 20250819000831 (AST) Legal Description: LOTS 1 & 2, Blk 92, D. T. Denny’s First Addition to North Seattle Tax Parcel Nos.: 198320-0005-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOAN Issued Pursuant to RCW 61.24.040 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will, on January 23, 2026, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the King County Courthouse, located at King County Administration Building, outside the Fourth Avenue Entrance, 500 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington: See attached Exhibits A and B for full legal descriptions the postal address of which is more commonly known as 425 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Fixture Filing dated May 17, 2019 and recorded on May 22, 2019 with the King County Recorder under Recording No. 20190522000841, records of King County; as modified by an Assignment of Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Fixture Filing and Other Loan Documents dated May 17, 2019 and recorded on May 22, 2019 with the King County Recorder under Recording No. 20190522000844, records of King County; as modified by a First Amendment to Deed of Trust and Other Loan Documents dated April 20, 2022 and recorded on May 13, 2022 with the King County Recorder under Recording No. 20220513000882, records of King County; as modified by a Second Amendment to Deed of Trust and Other Loan Documents dated May 11, 2023 and recorded on May 19, 2023 with the King County Recorder under Recording No. 20230519001007, records of King County; as modified by a Third Amendment to Deed of Trust and Other Loan Documents dated November 13, 2023 and recorded on May 13, 2022 with the King County Recorder under Recording No. 20231114000471, records of King County; as modified by a Fourth Amendment to Deed of Trust and Other Loan Documents dated July 10, 2024 and recorded on July 19, 2024 with the King County Recorder under Recording No. 20240719000320, records of King County, which was also recorded on August 1, 2024 with the King County Recorder under Recording No. 20240801000622; as modified by a Fifth Amendment to Deed of Trust and Other Loan Documents dated January 21, 2025 and recorded on January 29, 2025 with the King County Recorder under Recording No. 20250129000227, records of King County; as modified by a Sixth Amendment to Deed of Trust and Other Loan Documents dated April 14, 2025 and recorded on April 23, 2025 with the King County Recorder under Recording No. 20250423000246, records of King County (collectively referred to herein as “Deed of Trust”), from 4 & 9 Twenty-Five, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, as Grantor, to Chicago Title Company of Washington, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of LMREC IV Note Holder, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as Beneficiary (successor in interest to Latitude Management Real Estate Capital IV, Inc). 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 default for which this foreclosure is made is as follows: Failure to pay the following past due amounts which are in arrears: 1) All outstanding principal as of September 8, 2025: $11,999,622.00 2) All accrued interest as of September 8, 2025 (per diem of $4,416.53) $546,316.14 3) Late fees: $5,648.54 4) Other Charges: Exit Fee: $391,250.00 Prior Attorney’s Fees: $10,000.00 Partial Payment Credit: ($174,240.68) Leasing Reserve Act. Credit: ($339,010.63) -$112,001.31 TOTAL PAST DUE PAYMENTS: $12,439,585.37 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal of $11,999,622.00 together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from May 17, 2019, 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 January 23, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 12, 2026 (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 January 12, 2026 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in Paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated by the Grantor any time after January 12, 2026 (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 principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, interest, late charges, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligations 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, and/or Guarantor at the following addresses by both first class and certified mail, on August 5, 2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee: 4 & 9 TWENTY-FIVE, LLC Attn: Cameron Smith 425 Westlake Ave N Seattle, WA 98109-5221 Occupant 425 Westlake Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 Ben Cameron Smith, Registered agent 4 & 9 TWENTY-FIVE, LLC 425 Westlake Ave N Seattle, WA 98109-5221 Ben Cameron Smith 925 Republican Street Seattle, WA 98019 Ruth Ann Smith 40121- 278th Ave SE Enumclaw, WA 98022 Ben Alan Smith 40121 - 278th Ave SE Enumclaw, WA 98022 Paul Meier, Esq. RYAN, SWANSON & CLEAVLAND 401 Union Street, Suite 1500 Seattle, WA 98101-2668 Paul Meier, Esq. RYAN, SWANSON & CLEAVLAND 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400 Seattle, WA 98101-3034 Attorneys for 4 & 9 Twenty-Five, LLC, Ben Cameron Smith, Ben Alan Smith and Ruth Ann Smith Attorneys for 4 & 9 Twenty-Five, LLC, Ben Cameron Smith, Ben Alan Smith and Ruth Ann Smith The written Notice of Default was also posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above on August 6, 2025. The Trustee has in Trustee’s possession proof of such service/posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address is 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 Grantor, of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the 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. Notice to Occupants or Tenants The purchaser at the trustee’ 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 and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchase has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. 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 and non-residential tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and non-residential tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For residential tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Residential tenantoccupied property means property comprised solely of a single-family residence, or a condominium, cooperative, or other dwelling unit in a multiplex or other building containing fewer than five residential units. XI. Notice to Guarantors If this Notice is being mailed or directed to any Guarantor, said Guarantor should be advised that: (1) the Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the trust-

ee’s sale is less than the debt secured by the deed of trust; (2) the Guarantor has 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) the Guarantor 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 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 this 6th day of October, 2025. EISENHOWER CARLSON PLLC Successor Trustee By: Darren R. Krattli, Member Address: 909 A St., Suite 600 Tacoma, WA 98402 Phone: (253) 572-4500 STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PIERCE ))) ss. This record was acknowledged before me on October 6, 2025 by DARREN R. KRATTLI as a MEMBER of EISENHOWER CARLSON PLLC. Dated this 6th day of October, 2025. Name: Anthony M. Manibusan Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, residing at: Tacoma My Commission Expires: 1-282029 Exhibit A - Legal Description Lots 1 and 2, Block 92, D. T. Denny’s First Addition to North Seattle, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 1 of Plats, Page 79, in King County, Washington; Except the East 12 feet thereof condemned in King County Superior Court Cause No. 47549 for widening of Westlake Avenue North, as provided by Ordinance No. 12023 of the City of Seattle. Situate in the City of Seattle, County of King, State of Washington Exhibit B - Additional Collateral All of the real, personal, tangible and intangible property, rights, interests and estates now owned, or hereafter acquired by Borrower and/or Grantor (collectively, the “Property”), including, but not limited to, the following: a. Land. The real property, and/or leasehold interest in the real property, described in foregoing Exhibit “A” (the “Land”); b. Additional Land. All additional lands, estates and development rights hereafter acquired by Borrower and/or Grantor for use in connection with the Land and the development of the Land and all additional lands and estates therein which may, from time to time, by supplemental mortgage or otherwise be expressly made subject to the lien of the Deed of Trust; c. Improvements. The buildings, structures, fixtures, additions, enlargements, extensions, modifications, repairs, replacements and improvements now or hereafter erected or located on the Land (collectively, the “Improvements”); d. Easements. All easements, rights-of-way or use, rights, strips and gores of land, vaults, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer taps, sewer rights, water, ditches, wells, reservoirs, drains, water courses, water taps, water rights and powers, air rights and development rights, permits, licenses, rights of way and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, servitudes, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances of any nature whatsoever, in any way now or hereafter belonging, relating or pertaining to the Land and the Improvements and the reversions and remainders, and all land lying in the bed of any street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Land, to the center line thereof and all the estates, rights, titles, interests, dower and rights of dower, curtesy and rights of curtesy, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, both at law and in equity, in possession or expectancy, of Borrower and/or Grantor of, in and to the Land and the Improvements and every part and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances thereto; e. Equipment. All “equipment,” as such term is defined in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (as hereinafter defined), now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower and/or Grantor, which is used at or in connection with the Improvements or the Land or is located thereon or therein (including, but not limited to, all machines, machinery, equipment, heating, ventilation or air conditioning equipment, garbage equipment and apparatus, incinerators, dynamos, elevators, stokers, boilers, furnaces, motors, furnishings, and electronic data-processing and other office equipment now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower and/or Grantor and any and all additions, substitutions and replacements of any of the foregoing), together with all attachments, components, parts, equipment and accessories installed thereon or affixed thereto (collectively, the “Equipment”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Equipment shall not include any property belonging to tenants under leases except to the extent that Borrower and/or Grantor shall have any right or interest therein; f. Fixtures. All Equipment now owned, or the ownership of which is hereafter acquired, by Borrower and/or Grantor which is so related to the Land and Improvements forming part of the Property that it is deemed fix-

tures or real property under the law of the particular state in which the Equipment is located, including, but not limited to, all building or construction materials and supplies intended for construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of or installation on the Property, construction equipment, appliances, machinery, plant equipment, fittings, cabinets, awnings, screens, shades, blinds, carpets, draperies, apparatuses, fixtures and other items now or hereafter attached to, installed in or used in connection with (temporarily or permanently) any of the Improvements or the Land, including, but not limited to, engines, devices for the operation of pumps, pipes, plumbing, cleaning, call and sprinkler systems, fire extinguishing apparatuses and equipment, heating, ventilating, plumbing, laundry, incinerating, electrical, air conditioning and air cooling equipment and systems, gas and electric machinery, appurtenances and equipment, pollution control equipment, security systems, disposals, dishwashers, refrigerators and ranges, recreational equipment and facilities of all kinds, and water, gas, electrical, storm and sanitary sewer facilities, utility lines and equipment (whether owned individually or jointly with others, and, if owned jointly, to the extent of Borrower and/or Grantor’s interest therein) and all other utilities whether or not situated in easements, all water tanks, water supply, water power sites, fuel stations, fuel tanks, fuel supply, and all other structures, together with all warranties and guaranties relating thereto, and all accessions, appurtenances, additions, replacements, betterments and substitutions for any of the foregoing and the proceeds thereof (collectively, the “Fixtures”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Fixtures” shall not include any property which tenants are entitled to remove pursuant to leases, except to the extent that Borrower and/or Grantor shall have any right or interest therein; g. Personal Property. All furniture, furnishings, objects of art, machinery, goods, tools, supplies, inventory, appliances, general intangibles, contract rights, accounts, accounts receivable, notes, chattel paper, franchises, licenses, certificates (including, but not limited to, certificates of occupancy) and permits, consents, approvals, utility deposits and all other personal property of any kind or character whatsoever as defined in and subject to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, whether tangible or intangible, other than Fixtures, which are now or hereafter owned by Borrower and/or Grantor, together with all accessories, replacements and substitutions thereto or therefor and the proceeds thereof (collectively, the “Personal Property”), and the right, title and interest of Borrower and/or Grantor in and to any of the Personal Property which may be subject to any security interests, as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code, as adopted and enacted by the state or states where any of the Property is located (as amended from time to time, the “Uniform Commercial Code”), superior in lien to the lien of the Deed of Trust and all proceeds and products of the above; h. Minerals, Crops, Timber and Landscaping. All minerals, crops, timber, trees, shrubs, flowers and landscaping features; i. Leases and Rents. All leases (including, but not limited to, ground leases and oil, gas and mineral leases), subleases or subsubleases, lettings, licenses, concessions or other agreements (whether written or oral whether now or hereafter in effect) pursuant to which any Person is granted a possessory interest in, or right to use or occupy all or any portion of the Land and the Improvements, by or on behalf of Borrower and/or Grantor, and every modification, amendment or other agreement relating to such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements entered into in connection with such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements and every guarantee of the performance and observance of the covenants, conditions and agreements to be performed and observed by the other party thereto, heretofore or hereafter entered into (collectively, the “Leases”), whether before or after the filing by or against Borrower and/or Grantor of any petition for relief under 11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time (the “Bankruptcy Code”), and all right, title and interest of Borrower and/ or Grantor, Borrower and/or Grantor’s successors and assigns therein and thereunder, including, but not limited to, cash or securities deposited thereunder to secure the performance by the lessees of their obligations thereunder and all rents (including additional rents of any kind and percentage rents), rent equivalents, moneys payable as damages (including payments by reason of the rejection of a Lease in a Bankruptcy Action) or in lieu of rent or rent equivalents, royalties (including all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses), income, receivables, receipts, revenues, deposits (including security, utility and other deposits), accounts, cash, issues, profits, charges for services rendered, and other payments and consideration of whatever form or nature (including any Lease Termination Payments) received by or paid to or for the account of or benefit of Borrower and/or Grantor or any of their agents or employees from any and all sources arising from or attributable to the Property, and the Improvements, includ-

ing charges for oil, gas, water, steam, heat, ventilation, air-conditioning, electricity, license fees, maintenance fees, charges for Real Estate Taxes, operating expenses or other amounts payable to Borrower and/or Grantor ( or for the account of Borrower and/or Grantor), revenues, if any, from telephone services, laundry, vending, television and all receivables, customer obligations now existing or hereafter arising or created out of the sale, lease, sublease, license, concession or other grant of the right of the use and occupancy of the Property or rendering of services by Borrower and/or Grantor, Manager, or any of their respective agents or employees and proceeds, if any, from business interruption or other loss of income insurance, and receipts from the Land and the Improvements whether paid or accruing before or after the filing by or against Borrower and/or Grantor of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code (collectively, the “Rents”), and all proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the Leases and the right to receive and apply the Rents to the payment of the Debt and the performance of the Other Obligations; j. Condemnation Awards. All Awards or payments, including interest thereon, which may heretofore and hereafter be made with respect to all or any portion of the Property, whether from the exercise of the right of eminent domain (including, but not limited to, any transfer made in lieu of or in anticipation of the exercise of such right), or for a change of grade, or for any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property including, but not limited to, any award or awards, or settlements or payments, hereafter made resulting from (i) condemnation proceedings or the taking of all or any portion of the Improvements, the Equipment, the Fixtures, the Leases or the Personal Property, or any part thereof, under the power of eminent domain; or (ii) the alteration of grade or the location or the discontinuance of any street adjoining the Property or any portion thereof; and Borrower and/or Grantor hereby agrees to execute and deliver from time to time such further instruments as may be requested by Trustee (as defined in the Deed of Trust) or Beneficiary to confirm such assignment to Beneficiary of any such award, damage, payment or other compensation; k. Policies and Insurance Proceeds. All Policies (including unearned premiums thereof) and all Insurance Proceeds in respect of the Property under any Policies covering the Property, including, but not limited to, the right to receive and apply the proceeds of any Policies, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof, in connection with a Casualty to the Property; l. Tax Certiorari. All refunds, rebates or credits in connection with any reduction in Taxes or Other Charges charged against the Property; m. Conversion. All proceeds products, substitutions, accessions (including claims and demands) of the conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of any of the foregoing including, but not limited to, Insurance Proceeds and Awards, into cash or liquidation claims; n. Rights. The right, in the name and on behalf of Borrower and/or Grantor, to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to commence any action or proceeding to protect the interest of Beneficiary in the Property; o. Material Contracts. All agreements, contracts, certificates (including certificates of occupancy), instruments, franchises, permits, consents, approvals, licenses, plans, specifications and other documents, now or hereafter entered into, and all rights therein and thereto, respecting or pertaining to the use, occupation, construction, management or operation of the Land and any part thereof and any Improvements or any business or activity conducted on the Land and any part thereof (other than the Replacement Management Agreement, if any, and the Leases), and all warranties and guaranties to the Improvements or to any equipment, fixtures, furniture, furnishing, personal property or components of any of the foregoing, and all right, title and interest of Borrower and/or Grantor therein and thereunder, including, but not limited to, the right, upon the happening of any default hereunder, to receive and collect any sums payable to Borrower and/or Grantor thereunder; p. Trademarks and General Intangibles. All trade names (including, but not limited to, all names by which the Land and/or the Improvements may be operated or known, all rights to carry on business under such names), trademarks, servicemarks, symbols, logos, copyrights, patents, goodwill, books and records and all other general intangibles (including, but not limited to, all rights, interests and privileges, which Borrower and/or Grantor may have as developer under any covenants, conditions and restrictions or declarations) relating to or used in connection with the operation of the Property; q. Accounts. All reserves, escrows and deposit accounts (including, but not limited to, the Deposit Account) and other rights and evidence of rights to investment or cash maintained by Borrower and/or Grantor with respect to the Property, including, but not limited to, all accounts established or maintained pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement of even date herewith by and between Borrower and/or Grantor and Beneficiary (the “Loan Agreement”) or the Deposit Ac-

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count Control Agreement; together with all deposits or wire transfers made to such accounts and all cash, checks, drafts, certificates, securities, investment property, financial assets, instruments and other property held therein from time to time and all proceeds, products, distributions or dividends or substitutions thereon and thereof; and r. Other Rights. Any and all other rights of Borrower and/ or Grantor in and to the items set forth in subsections (a) through .(q) above. All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 24, 2025 & January 14, 2026 File No: 23-00821WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Moises Blanco and Leann Blanco Current Beneficiary Gesa Credit Union Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 20221027000744 Parcel Number(s) 1163400110 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on January 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM sell at public auction located At 4th Ave entrance King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following-described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 11, BROO’S 1ST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 83 OF PLATS, PAGE 83, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 28217 SE 430th St., Enumclaw, WA 98022 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated October 20, 2022, recorded October 27, 2022, under Auditor’s File No. 20221027000744, records of King County, Washington, from Moises Blanco and Leann Blanco, as Grantor, to Trustee Services, Inc. as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Gesa Credit Union, as Beneficiary, 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 $56,903.36 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 $236,427.09, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from February 28, 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 January 23, 2026. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by January 12, 2026 (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 January 12, 2026 (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 January 12, 2026 (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: Moises Blanco 28217 SE 430th St. Enumclaw, WA 98022 Leann Blanco 28217 SE 430TH ST ENUMCLAW, WA 98022 by both first class and certified mail on January 25, 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 January 25, 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 junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accor-

dance 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: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud. gov/housingcounseling/s/?language=en_ US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice. org/home 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 9/12/25. By: Carlos Quezada Name: Carlos Quezada Title: Foreclosure Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC 16000 Christensen Rd., Suite 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 (425) 8004703 NPP0478611 To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 12/24/2025, 01/14/2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of MARJORIE LEONA MILES aka MARJIE MILES, Deceased. NO. 25-4-07853-9 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(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: December 31, 2025 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Richard Marcus Miles ATTORNEY FOR PR: ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Elizabeth Brown CMS Law Firm LLC. 811 Kirkland Ave Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 Telephone: 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CAUSE NUMBER: 25-4-07853-9 SEA SIGNED: /s/Elizabeth Brown Elizabeth Brown, #56708 Attorney for PR Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 31, 2025, January 7 & 14, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of RUSSELL JEFFREY TYE, Deceased. NO. 25-4-08829-1 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) 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 the 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(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: January 14, 2026 ADMINISTRATOR: Kathleen Galicic-Tye ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR: ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Elizabeth Brown CMS Law Firm LLC 811 Kirkland Avenue, Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CASE NUMBER: 25-4-08829-1 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 14, 21 & 28, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of

TERRY M. DAKE Deceased. IN PROBATE No. 25-4-08469-5 KNT NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the personal representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of filing of a copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 14, 2026 /s/ KATHY L. CORRA /s/ GARY C. BERGAN Attorney for Estate WSBA NO. 7419 P.O. Box 1304 Issaquah, WA 98027 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 14, 21 & 28, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of Robert M. Hunt, Deceased CAUSE NO. 25-4-02566-31 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) The person named below has been appointed 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 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: January 7, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Jeffrey W. Hunt 6455 Overlook Road Orefield, PA 18069 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Amber L. Hunt Woodinville Law 13901 NE 175th St, Ste G Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 485-6600 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 7, 14 & 21, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of: JOSEPH M. PEHA, Deceased. No. 26-4-00003-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as the 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 (a) 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 (b) filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the latter 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 this 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 with Clerk of Court: January 9, 2026. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 14, 2026. Administrator: Jean L. Peha 12211 NE Bel-Red Rd. A104, Bellevue, WA 98005 Attorney for the Administrator: Ceth D. Hickey Address for Mailing or Service: Ceth D. Hickey Hickman Menashe, P.S. 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Ste 204 Lynnwood, WA 98036 DATED: January 7, 2026. HICKMAN MENASHE, P.S. /s/ Ceth D. Hickey, WSBA #55590 Attorney for Administrator Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 14, 21 & 28, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: WILLIAM RAYMOND BRADLEY, Deceased. No. 25-4-08653-1 KNT 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 creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this 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 RCW 11.40.60. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: December 31, 2025 Personal Representative: Donald Bradley DATED this 23rd day of December, 2025, at Federal Way, Washington. /s/ Peter Klipstein Peter Klipstein, WSBA #26507 CURRAN LAW FIRM, P.S. 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: 253852-2345 Facsimile: 253-852-2030 Email: pklipstein@curranfirm.com Counsel for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 31, 2025, January 7 & 14, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: BERNIECE MAE COLEMAN, Deceased. Probate No. 25-4-08253-6 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: Timothy J. Coleman 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: King County Superior Court 25-4-08253-6 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 14, 21 & 28, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: DAVID LEE WEDDLE, Deceased. Probate No. 25-4-08883-6 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: Nathaniel Edward Weddle 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: King County Superior Court 25-4-08883-6 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 14, 21 & 28, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: MARY A. STINE, Deceased. Case No. 26-4-00455-0 KNT NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.42.030 The Notice Agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named Decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this Notice with the court, the Notice Agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as Notice Agent or of the appointment of a Personal Representative of the Decedent’s estate in the State of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this Notice with the court, a cause number regarding the Decedent has not been issued to any other Notice Agent and a Personal Representative of the Decedent’s estate has not been appointed. 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 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the Notice Agent or the Notice Agent’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 Notice Agent’s Declaration and Oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Notice Agent served or mailed the no-

tice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(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 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: See Affidavit of Publication The Notice Agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington on December 19, 2025, at Kent, Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. Signed: s/Terri Parks Notice Agent: Terri Parks Attorney for the Notice Agent: Brittany S. Stockton Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 14, 21 & 28, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: ROSALE JEAN SMITH, Deceased. Probate No. 25-4-08676-1 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: Roxanne Roos Finney Attorney for the Personal Representative: Christian C. Pearson Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 25-4-08676-1 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 14, 21 & 28, 2026 Notice of Elections The Washington Assembly, having been called into session, is hereby giving notice of upcoming public elections to be held no earlier than March 1st of 2026; a full list of Nominees, as well as the position and or Office of said Nominees may occupy, are available here as if set forth in full at: https:// thewashingtonassembly.org/election-notices/; and may be updated at any time prior to elections being held. The men and women occupying an Office that interacts with the De Facto Government are listed therein. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 17, 24, 31, 2025 & January 7 & 14, 2026 ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 9/18/2025 IN THE OFFICE OF THE KING COUNTY RECORDER. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.:25-130060 Title Order No.:250049304 Grantor: Lester W. Shogren and Donna T. Shogren, husband and wife Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Avail 3 LLC, not in its individual capacity but solely as administrator of Restoration III Trust Current trustee of the deed of trust: Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Planet Home Lending, LLC Reference number of the deed of trust: 20091106002189 Parcel number(s): 3185600030-02 Abbreviated legal description: PTN OF LT 5 AND ALL OF LT 6, BLK 47, HAYES & ROBERTS SUB Commonly known as: 308 Taylor Avenue Northwest, Renton, WA 98057 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON will on January 23, 2026, at the hour of 10:00 AM at the 4th Avenue Entrance of the King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Avenue, in the City of Seattle, WA, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 5 AND 6, BLOCK 47, HAYES & ROBERTS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 26 OF PLATS, PAGE 38, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. EXCEPT THE NORTH 10 FEET OF SAID LOT 5. which is the subject of that certain Deed of Trust dated October 20, 2009, recorded November 6, 2009, under Auditor’s File No. 20091106002189, records of King County, Washington, from Lester W. Shogren and Donna T. Shogren, husband and wife as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Bank of America, N.A. as Beneficiary, which as assigned by The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by Restoration III Trust it’s attorney in fact to Avail 3 LLC, not in its individual capacity but solely as administrator of Restoration III Trust under an assignment recorded at Instrument No. 20250325000180. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of

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the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: The Beneficiary has declared the borrower or grantor to be in default. Default alleged: The Reverse Deed of Trust has become due and payable upon the death of the last remaining grantor on November 14, 2020, and all amounts due under the Note which is secured by the above-described Deed of Trust. The Trustee’s fees and costs are estimated at $4,654.97 as of September 17, 2025. The amount to cure the default payments as of the date of this notice is $675,970.93. Interest and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made. It is necessary to contact the beneficiary or Trustee prior to the time you tender the cure amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance $656,964.93, together with interest in the Note or other instrument secured from October 14, 2020, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. The amount necessary to pay off the entire obligation secured by your Deed of Trust as the date of this notice is $675,970.93. Interest and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made. It is necessary to contact the beneficiary or Trustee prior to the time you tender the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay. 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 January 23, 2026. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by January 12, 2026 (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 January 12, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after January 12, 2026 (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 Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Estate of Donna T. Shogren, Deceased 308 Taylor Avenue Northwest Renton, WA 98057 Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Donna T. Shogren, Deceased 308 Taylor Avenue Northwest Renton, WA 98057 Estate of Lester W. Shogren, Deceased 308 Taylor Avenue Northwest Renton, WA 98057 Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Lester W. Shogren, Deceased 308 Taylor Avenue Northwest Renton, WA 98057 Estate of Susan Marie Shogren, heir to the Estate of Lester and Donna Shogren 308 Taylor Avenue Northwest Renton, WA 98057 Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Susan Marie Shogren, heir to the Estate of Lester and Donna Shogren 308 Taylor Avenue Northwest Renton, WA 98057 Estate of Dan Shogren, heir to the Estate of Lester and Donna Shogren 3629 Sand Creek Road Kettle Falls, WA 99141 Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Dan Shogren, heir to the Estate of Lester and Donna Shogren 3629 Sand Creek Road Kettle Falls, WA 99141 Jeffrey Dale Shogren, son of Lester and Donna Shogren, deceased 6922 255th Street E Graham, WA 98338 Occupant(s) 308 Taylor Avenue Northwest Renton, WA 98057 by both first class and certified mail on August 14, 2025 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on August 15, 2025 with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The declaration by the beneficiary pursuant to RCW 61.24.030(7) (a) was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the above addresses on August 14, 2025, proof of which is in possession of the Trustee. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth above, and whose telephone number is (360) 253-8017 / (877) 430-4787 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 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 Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of

trust, including occupants, who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.60. XI. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 90 calendar days BEORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee’s Sale. If an amended Notice of Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee’s 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 (Toll-free): 1-877-894HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http:// www.homeownership-wa.org/. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone (Toll-free): 1-800569-4287 or local counseling agencies: https://answers.hud.gov/ housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone (TollFree): 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http:// nwjustice.org/home XII. FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT NOTICE: AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings, this shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or to hold you personally liable for the debt. DATED this 17th day of September, 2025 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON By: Kathy Zagariya Vice President 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 2538017 / (877) 430-4787 ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL SERVICE Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) SS. COUNTY OF CLARK ) This instrument was acknowledged before me this 17th day of September, 2025, by Kathy Zagariya, Vice President. Kira Lynch Notary Public in and for the State of Washington My Commission Expires: 10/6/2028 KIRA LYNCH Notary Public State of Washington Commission # 188037 My Comm. Expires Oct 6, 2028 NPP0479036 To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 12/24/2025, 01/14/2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN PROBATE Estate of MARY ANN SCOTT, Deceased. No. 25-4-08632-9SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed and has qualified 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(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.051 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: January 7, 2026 /s/ KARI SCOTTROSENBERG, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Cory A. McBride WSBA# 49714 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 16354 4218 SW Andover St. Seattle, WA 98116 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 7, 14 & 21, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT CHASE FORMAN, Deceased. No. 25-4-08479-2 SEA 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 statue of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW

11.40.020 (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: 1/14/2026 Personal Representative: MATTHEW DAYTON WELD Attorney For Personal Representative: GEIR T. JONSSON, WSBA #29112 OF THE JONSSON LAW FIRM, PLLC Address For Mailing or Service: THE JONSSON LAW FIRM, PLLC 1455 NW Leary Way, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98107 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 14, 21 & 28, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY JUDY ANNE GARCIA, Plaintiff, vs. AEGIS LENDING CORPORATION, a Delaware Corporation, PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a foreign corporation, doing business as PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM INC., and ANY AND ALL OTHERS having interest in 2306 S. 249th Street, Kent, WA 98032, Defendants. NO. 25-2-34804-1 KNT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: AEGIS LENDING CORPORATION, a Delaware Corporation, PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a foreign corporation, doing business as PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM INC., and ANY AND ALL OTHERS having interest in 2306 S. 249th Street, Kent, WA 98032, You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 10th day of December, and defend the above-entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court, quiet title in the Plaintiff to the real estate located in King County, Washington, commonly known as 2306 S. 249th Street, Kent, WA 98032 (“Subject Property”). King County Parcel No. 7523700355. DATED this 2nd day of December, 2025. BURNS LAW, PLLC By /s/ Martin Burns, WSBA No. 23412 Attorney for Plaintiff 3711 Center Street Tacoma, WA 98409 253-507-5586 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17, 24, 31, January 7 & 14, 2025 Superior Court of Washington, County of King In re the marriage of: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): JACKSON KINUTHIA THIRU And Respondent/s (other party/parties): RENEE DANILLE LAFOUNTAIN No. 25-3-06168-3 KNT Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): Renee Danille Lafountain I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Petition for Divorce 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. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [X] FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage You can get the Response form and other forms you 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, King County 401 4th Ave N, Rm 2C, Kent, Washington 980324429 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 her lawyer fills out below: /s/ Jackson Kinuthia Thiru, Petitioner Date 11/13/2025 [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 29423 7th Pl S Federal Way, Washington 98003 email: Jkinuthia440@gmail. com (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.) This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025, January 7 & 14, 2026 This Notice of Dissolution is given by Communities of Color Coalition, a Washington nonprofit corporation, pursuant to RCW 24.03A. The Corporation filed Articles of Dissolution with the Washington Secretary of State effective December 29, 2025. Any person having a claim against the Corporation is requested to present the claim

in writing before February 15, 2026 to the following address: The Apex Law Group PLLC 200 1st Ave W Ste 320 Seattle, WA 98119 Valid claims must include the following: Name and address of claimant; Basis for the claim; Date(s) of occurrence of the event(s) on which the claim is based; Copies of any documents on which the claim is based; and Estimated amount of the claim. Claims against the Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three years after the last publication date of this notice. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 14, 21 & 28, 2026 TS No WA05000073-24-2 TO No 250386711-WA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: NORMAN T. GUILER, UNMARRIED Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE, CORP OF WA Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20220217000213 Parcel Number: 6385500350 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 23, 2026, 09:00 AM, Main Entrance, King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, 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 King, State of Washington, to-wit: SITUATE IN THE CITY OF KENT, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. UNIT 101, BUILDING C, OF OLYMPIC SKYLINE, A CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN VOLUME 42 OF CONDOMINIUMS, PAGES 25 THROUGH 43, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER KING COUNTY RECORDING NUMBER 8003060486 AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO: APN: 6385500350 More commonly known as 10125 SE 235TH PL APT C101, KENT, WA 98031 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 9, 2022, executed by NORMAN T. GUILER, UNMARRIED as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded February 17, 2022 as Instrument No. 20220217000213 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC and recorded August 12, 2024 as Instrument Number 20240812000809 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Nationstar Mortgage 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: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From March 1, 2025 To September 12, 2025 Number of Payments 1 $6,250.46 Total $6,250.46 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION March 1, 2025 September 12, 2025 $120.48 $120.48 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: February 9, 2022 Note Amount $167,700.00 Interest Paid To: February 1, 2025 Next Due Date: March 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Contact Phone No: 800-306-9027 Address: 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $155,361.99, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on January 23, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 12, 2026, (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 January 12, 2026 (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 January 12, 2026 (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, Nationstar Mortgage LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS NORMAN T GUILER 10125 SE 235TH PL

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APT C101, KENT, WA 98031 NORMAN T GUILER 10125 SE 235TH PL, KENT, WA 98031 NORMAN T GUILER 127 KENSINGTON AVENUE SOUTH, KENT, WA 98030 NORMAN T GUILER 25035 104 AVE SE, CAMP, WA 98030 NORMAN T. GUILER 10125 SE 235TH PL APT C101, KENT, WA 98031 NORMAN T. GUILER 127 KENSINGTON AVENUE SOUTH, KENT, WA 98030 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NORMAN T GUILER 10125 SE 235TH PL APT C101, KENT, WA 98031 OCCUPANT 10125 SE 235TH PL APT C101, KENT, WA 98031 by both first class and certified mail on August 19, 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 August 20, 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. 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 Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud. gov/housingcounseling/s/?language=en_ US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Toll-free: 1-800606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/ home Dated: September 19 , 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) 3678456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 116311, Pub Dates: 12/24/2025, 01/14/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS TS No WA06000111-25-1 TO No 250442471-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: HEATHER M CONTRERAS, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: NewRez LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: EQUITY TITLE OF WASHINGTON, LLC Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: NewRez LLC FKA New Penn Financial, LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20210928001453 Parcel Number: 553020006001 | 553020-006 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 13, 2026, 10:00 AM, At the 4th Ave. entrance to the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, 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 King, State of Washington, to-wit: UNIT 702, OF MILL POND AT LAKELAND, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO DECLARATION THEREOF RECORDED UNDER KING COUNTY RECORDING NO.

10 JANUARY 14, 2026 9510240522 AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; SAID UNIT IS LOCATED ON SURVEY MAP AND PLANS FILED IN VOLUME 128 OF CONDOMINIUMS, AT PAGES 67 THROUGH 73, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 553020006001 | 553020-006 More commonly known as 4724 MILL POND DR SE, UNIT #702, AUBURN, WA 98092-3858 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 24, 2021, executed by HEATHER M CONTRERAS, AN UNMARRIED PERSON as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded September 28, 2021 as Instrument No. 20210928001453 and the beneficial interest was assigned to NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING and recorded May 23, 2025 as Instrument Number 20250523000485 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by NewRez LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, 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: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From August 1, 2024 To October 9, 2025 Number of Payments 6 $2,060.67 9 $2,118.48 Total $31,430.34 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION August 1, 2024 October 9, 2025 $170.40 $170.40 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: September 24, 2021 Note Amount $347,820.00 Interest Paid To: July 1, 2024 Next Due Date: August 1, 2024 Current Beneficiary: NewRez LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Contact Phone No: 800365-7107 Address: 75 Beattie Place, Suite 300, Greenville, SC 29601 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $326,494.06, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on February 13, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 2, 2026, (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 February 2, 2026 (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 February 2, 2026 (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, NewRez LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS HEATHER M CONTRERAS 4724 MILL POND DR SE, UNIT #702, AUBURN, WA 98092-3858 HEATHER M CONTRERAS 4724 MILL POND DR SE, AUBURN, WA 98092-3858 OCCUPANT 4724 MILL POND DR SE, UNIT #702, AUBURN, WA 980923858 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF HEATHER M CONTRERAS 4724 MILL POND DR SE, UNIT #702, AUBURN, WA 98092-3858 LAKELAND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION C/O PERYEA SILVER TAYLOR, 1200 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 1550, SEATTLE, WA 98101-3146 LAKELAND HOMEOWNERSASSOCIATION C/O PERYEA SILVER TAYLOR, 1200 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 1550, SEATTLE, WA 98101-3146 MILL POND AT LAKELAND A CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION C/O DAVID M. TALL OSERAN HAHN P.S., 11225 SE6TH ST, SUITE 100, BELLEVUE, WA 98004 MILL POND AT LAKELAND A CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION C/O KING COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, 516 THIRD AVENUE, ROOM W-150, SEATTLE, WA 981042312 MILL POND AT LAKELAND A CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION C/O DAVID M. TALL OSERAN HAHN P.S., 11225 SE6TH ST, SUITE 100, BELLEVUE, WA 98004 MILL POND AT LAKELAND A CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION C/O KING COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, 516 THIRD AVENUE, ROOM W-150, SEATTLE, WA 98104-2312 DAVID REDMAN 4724 MILL POND DR SE, UNIT #702, AUBURN, WA 98092-3858 DAVID REDMAN 5432 PARK PLACE LOOP SE, LACEY, WA 98503 DAVID REDMAN 4724 MILL POND DR SE, UNIT #702, AUBURN, WA 98092-3858 DAVID REDMAN 5432 PARK PLACE LOOP SE, LACEY, WA 98503 by both first class and certified mail on August 21, 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 August 21, 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. 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 Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/ housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Dated: October 15, 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 117896, Pub Dates: 01/14/2026, 02/04/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS TS No WA07000166-25-1 TO No 250240476-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: DENISHA E GREEN AND MICHAEL A GRAU WIFE AND HUSBAND Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: SCOTT R. VALBY Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association dba HomeLoanServ Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20220323001191 Parcel Number: 2787100600-07 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 23, 2026, 09:00 AM, Main Entrance, King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, 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 King, State of Washington, to-wit: UNIT 60, GLENBROOK, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO. 9105021367, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND SURVEY MAP AND PLANS IN VOLUME 103 OF CONDOMINIUM PLATS ON PAGE 89 THROUGH 95, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 278710-0600-07 More commonly known as 27416 149TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98042-4355 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated March 22, 2022, executed by DENISHA E GREEN AND MICHAEL A GRAU WIFE AND HUSBAND as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded March 23, 2022 as Instrument No. 20220323001191 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) and recorded June 25, 2025 as Instrument Number 20250625000260 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ), 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: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From March 1, 2024 To September 5, 2025 Total Monthly Payment $54,465.00 Total $54,465.00 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION March 1, 2024 September 5, 2025 $1,949.02 $1,949.02 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: March 22, 2022 Note Amount $373,117.00 Interest Paid To: February 1, 2024 Next Due Date: March 1, 2024 Current Beneficiary: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Contact Phone No: (800) 526-7145 Address: 565 W Myrtle St., Boise, ID 83702 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $363,686.30, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on January 23, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 12, 2026, (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 January 12, 2026 (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 January 12, 2026 (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, Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS MICHAEL A GRAU 27416 149TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98042-4355 MICHAEL A GRAU 1966 KIBLER AVE #A4, ENUMCLAW, WA 98022 DENISHA E GREEN 27416 149TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98042-4355 DENISHA E GREEN C/O GABER LAW FIRM, PLLC, 13036 SE KENT-KANGLEY RD, PMB 441, KENT, WA 98030 DENISHA E GREEN C/O WASHINGTON STATE SUPPORT REGISTRY, PO BOX 45868, OLYMPIA, WA 98504 GLENBROOK CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION C/O ROSEHILL LAW, PLLC, PO BOX 7988, TACOMA, WA 98417 OCCUPANT 27416 149TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98042-4355 THE WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FINANCE COMMISSION 1000 2ND AVENUE, SUITE 2700, SEATTLE, WA 98104-3601 THE WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FINANCE COMMISSION C/O CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. C/O DOCPROBE, LLC, 1125 OCEAN AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 by both first class and certified mail on July 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 July 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 tenantoccupied 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 Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/ housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Dated: September 5, 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 115999, Pub Dates: 12/24/2025, 01/14/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS TS No WA07000194-25-1 TO No 250276213-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: DAVID MILLER, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, AND ROBERT RUDNICK, AN UNMARRIED PERSON AND KATHLEEN HUMPHREY, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20230908000621 Parcel Number: 4137020430 | 413702043006 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 13, 2026, 10:00 AM, At the 4th Ave. entrance to the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, 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 King, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT(S) 43, LAKELAND HILLS DIVISION NO. 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 132 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 18 AND 19, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON.SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 4137020430 | 413702043006 More commonly known as 5502 JAMES AVE SE, AUBURN , WA 98092 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 6, 2023, executed by DAVID MILLER, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, AND ROBERT RUDNICK, AN UNMARRIED PERSON AND KATHLEEN HUMPHREY, AN UNMARRIED PERSON as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded September 8, 2023 as Instrument No. 20230908000621 and the beneficial interest was assigned to CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC and recorded April 21, 2025 as Instrument Number 20250421000562 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by CrossCountry Mortgage, 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: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From January 1, 2025 To October 8, 2025 Number of Payments 10 Total $45,942.34 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION January 1, 2025 October 8, 2025 $748.85 $748.85 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: September 6, 2023 Note Amount $548,875.00 Interest Paid To: December 1, 2024 Next Due Date: January 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Contact Phone No: 800-306-9027 Address: 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $542,639.28, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on February 13, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 2, 2026, (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 February 2, 2026 (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 February 2, 2026 (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, CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS KATHLEEN HUMPHREY 5502 JAMES AVE SE, AUBURN , WA 98092 DAVID MILLER 5502 JAMES AVE SE, AUBURN , WA 98092 DAVID MILLER 414 S 319th LANE, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 DAVID C MILLER 5502 JAMES AVE SE, AUBURN, WA 98092 OCCUPANT 5502 JAMES AVE SE, AUBURN , WA 98092 ROBERT RUDNICK 5502 JAMES AVE SE, AUBURN , WA 98092 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DAVID MILLER 5502 JAMES AVE SE, AUBURN , WA 98092 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KATHLEEN HUMPHREY 5502 JAMES AVE SE, AUBURN , WA 98092 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ROBERT RUDNICK 5502 JAMES AVE SE, AUBURN , WA 98092 MICHA CHOEMERSON 5502 JAMES AVE SE, AUBURN, WA 98092 MICHA CHO EMERSON 2520 S 317TH ST, APT 103, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 MICHA CHO EMERSON 414 S 319TH LN, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 by both first class and certified mail on September 10, 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 September 9, 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 tenantoccupied 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 Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/ housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Dated: October 13 , 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 117855, Pub Dates: 01/14/2026, 02/04/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS TS No WA08000086-25-1 TO No 250416031-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: ALBERT J SUMMERS, A SINGLE MAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc. AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-5 Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: HARTMAN ESCROW, INC. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: NewRez LLC FKA New Penn Financial, LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20070226001964 Parcel Number: 662040004001 | 6620400040 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 23, 2026, 09:00 AM, Main Entrance, King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will

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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 King, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 8, ASSESSORS PLAT OF PANORAMA HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 46 OF PLATS, PAGE 32, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 662040004001 | 6620400040 More commonly known as 10036 1ST AVENUE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA 98168 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 15, 2007, executed by ALBERT J SUMMERS, A SINGLE MAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for AMERICAS WHOLESALE LENDER, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded February 26, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070226001964 and the beneficial interest was assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5 and recorded October 26, 2011 as Instrument Number 20111026000589 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-5, 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: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From March 1, 2025 To September 16, 2025 Number of Payments Monthly Payment 7 $1,196.63 Total $8,376.41 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION March 1, 2025 September 16, 2025 0 $0.00 $0.00 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: February 15, 2007 Note Amount $254,800.00 Interest Paid To: February 1, 2025 Next Due Date: March 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc. AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-5 Contact Phone No: 800-365-7107 Address: 75 Beattie Place, Suite 300, Greenville, SC 29601 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $36,210.08, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on January 23, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 12, 2026, (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 January 12, 2026 (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 January 12, 2026 (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, The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 20075 or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS OCCUPANT 10036 1ST AVENUE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA 98168 ALBERT JOHN SUMMERS 10036 1ST AVENUE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA 98168 ALBERT J SUMMERS 10036 1ST AVENUE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA 98168 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ALBERT J SUMMERS 10036 1ST AVENUE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA 98168 by both first class and certified mail on August 6, 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 August 5, 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. 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 Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/ housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Dated: September 16, 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 116219, Pub Dates: 12/24/2025, 01/14/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS TS No WA08000207-18-7S TO No 240145886-WA-MSO AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: DESAMU THORPE AND SHEILA DANIELS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-3 Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20060227001153 Parcel Number:387654095000 | 3876540950 Pursuant to RCW 61.24.130, this amended notice supersedes Instrument No. 20240627000005, recorded June 27,2024. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 17, 2025, 10:00 AM ***THE SALE HAS BEEN SUBSEQUENTLY POSTPONED TO 1/23/2026 @ 10:00AM***, At the 4th Ave. entrance to the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, 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 King, State of Washington, to-wit :LOT 95, KINGSGROVE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 118 OF PLATS, PAGES 55 THROUGH 61, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON APN: 387654095000 | 3876540950 More commonly known as 37802 26TH DRIVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 16, 2006, executed by DESAMU THORPE AND SHEILA DANIELS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY as original Beneficiary recorded February 27, 2006 as Instrument No. 20060227001153 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-3 and recorded November 22, 2024 as Instrument Number 20241122000287 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-3, 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: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS:DELINQUENT PAYMENT NFORMATION From ToNumber of Pay-

ments Monthly Payment Total December 1, 2011 August 15, 2025 165 $220,404.05 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION December 1, 2011 August 15, 2025 $0.00 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: February 16, 2006 Note Amount:$261,600.00 Interest Paid To: November 1, 2011Next Due Date: December 1, 2011 Current Beneficiary :Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-3 Contact Phone No:(888) 349-8955 Address:3217 S. Decker Lake Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84119 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $368,768.93, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on October 17, 2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by October 6, 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 October 6, 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 October 6, 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, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-3 or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es):ADDRESS SHELIA DIANE DANIELS AKA SHEILA DANIELS 37802 26TH DRIVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 SHELIA DIANE DANIELS AKA SHEILA DANIELS 31916 3RD LANE SW(A103), FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 SHELIA DIANE DANIELS AKA SHEILA DANIELS 31916 3RD LN SW, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 SHELIA DIANE DANIELS AKA SHEILA DANIELS 333 S. 320TH STREET #4, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 DESAMU SYLVANUS THORPE C/O PAIGE DIANA HALEY, INTEGRATIVE FAMILY LAW, PLLC, 901 5TH AVE, STE 2800, SEATTLE, WA 981642069 DESAMU SYLVANUS THORPE 333 S. 320TH STREET #4, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 DESAMU SYLVANUS THORPE 37802 26TH DRIVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 SHEILA DANIELS 37802 26TH DRIVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 SHEILA DANIELS 31916 3RD LANE SW (A 103), FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 SHEILA DANIELS 333 S. 320TH STREET #4, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 SHELIA DIANE DANIELS C/O PAIGE DIANA HALEY, INTEGRATIVE FAMILY LAW, PLLC, 901 5TH AVE, STE 2800, SEATTLE, WA 98164-2069 DESAMU THORPE 37802 26TH DRIVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 DESAMU THORPE 31916 3RD LANE SW (A 103), FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 DESAMU THORPE 333 S. 320TH STREET #4, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DESAMU THORPE 37802 26TH DRIVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DESAMU THORPE 31916 3RD LANE SW (A 103), FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DESAMU THORPE 333 S. 320TH STREET #4, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SHELIA DANIELS 7802 26TH DRIVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SHELIA DANIELS 31916 3RD LANE SW (A 103), FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SHELIA DANIELS 333 S. 320TH STREET #4, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 by both first class and certified mail on May 28, 2024, 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 May 24, 2024 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 tenantoccupied 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 be 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 Washington State Housing Finance Commission:Tollfree: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa. org/The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development:Toll-free: 1-800569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/ housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys:Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Dated: 08/15/2025 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 118809, Pub Dates: 12/24/2025, 01/14/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS TS No WA09000076-25-1 TO No 3598224 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: JOHN FAY, AN UNMARRIED MAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20230825000468 Parcel Number: 223070-0060 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 23, 2026, 09:00 AM, Main Entrance, King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, 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 King, State of Washington, to-wit: UNIT A-6, BUILDING A OF ECHO LAKE, A CONDOMINIUM, SAID UNIT IS LOCATED ON SURVEY MAP AND PLANS FILED IN VOLUME 43 OF CONDOMINIUMS, AT PAGE 83 THROUGH 85, ACCORDING TO DECLARATION THEREOF RECORDED UNDER KING COUNTY RECORDING NO. 8004280477 AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE CITY OF SHORELINE, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON APN: 223070-0060 More commonly known as 1409 N 200TH ST A6, SHORELINE, WA 98133 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated August 23, 2023, executed by JOHN FAY, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded August 25, 2023 as Instrument No. 20230825000468 and the beneficial interest was assigned to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC and recorded July 23, 2025 as Instrument Number 20250723000563 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by PennyMac Loan 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: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From February 1, 2025 To September 8, 2025 Number of Payments Monthly Payment 5 $3,796.15 3 $3,786.58 Total $30,340.49 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION February 1, 2025 September 8, 2025 $621.04 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: August 23, 2023 Note Amount $485,000.00 Interest Paid To: January 1, 2025 Next Due Date: February 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Contact Phone No: 866-549-3583 Address: 3043 Townsgate Road #200, Westlake Village, CA 91361 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $477,861.22, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title,

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possession or encumbrances on January 23, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 12, 2026, (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 January 12, 2026 (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 January 12, 2026 (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 JOHN FAY 1409 N 200TH ST A6, SHORELINE, WA 98133 JOHN FAY 1409 N 200TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98133 JOHN FAY 1409 N 200TH ST # A6, SHORELINE, WA 98133 JOHN FAY 9538 8TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98117 OCCUPANT 1409 N 200TH ST A6, SHORELINE, WA 98133 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOHN FAY 1409 N 200TH ST A6, SHORELINE, WA 98133 CONDOMINIUM LAW GROUP, PLLC C/O ECHO LAKE TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 10310 AURORA AVENUE , NORTH SEATTLE, WA 98133 by both first class and certified mail on August 13, 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 August 13, 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 tenantoccupied 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 Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/ housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Dated: September 17, 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 116312, Pub Dates: 12/24/2025, 01/14/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS

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By Spencer Pauley The Center Square

eattle’s Office of Economic Development is calling the first year of its artificial intelligence public-private partnership a major success after growing its number of startups from 15 to 21. The partnership, titled “AI House” is run out of Pier 70 on the Seattle waterfront, with the space intended to be used as a de facto AI town hall, allowing talent – entrepreneurs, investors, students and community leaders – to work together. The public-private partnership includes the Seattle Office of Economic Development, the nonprofit AI research institute AI2 Incubator and Ada Developers Academy. Seattle used $210,000 in funding from the Office of Economic Development and $400,000 from a Washington State Department of Commerce grant to lease the waterfront space to nonprofit organizations and academic institutions as part of a plan to support and nurture early-stage and startup AI businesses. When the partnership was first announced in March, there were an initial 15 AI startups already at AI House, all of which have received funding from AI2 Incubator. Since then, that number

has grown to 21 startups that has raised $34 million in capital, according to the Office of Economic Development. The startups focus on AI technology and development and teach curricula to skill up workers to use AI as a business resource. Eric Moss, communications director for the Office of Economic Development, said the city sees AI House as a “huge success as the first-of-its-kind town hall for AI founders, developers, and the broader tech community.” Moss noted another metric of success for the AI House has been the community gatherings that have brought together people with a range of expertise across the AI ecosystem together for knowledge sharing, innovative problem solving, and to build a real community. “Places like the AI House are just one of the many reasons Seattle is becoming the best place in the nation to form, launch, and grow an AI company,” Moss emailed The Center Square. Moss said that when founders complete their incubation and graduate out of the AI House, they will have access to available office space downtown, keeping them close to the AI community at AI House, but also close to major tech companies that have a presence in Seattle. As AI has developed rapidly, so have criticisms of the

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new technology. This includes its impact on the workforce, as Seattle has seen this year in the case of Amazon laying off 14,000 corporate jobs as the retailer invests in AI. The Washington State Labor Council pushed for 2025 legislation – House Bill 1622 and Senate Bill 5422 – to allow public

employees to collectively bargain over AI implementation if it affects wages, hours, working conditions or performance evaluations. The council recommended protections for specific categories of workers most likely to be impacted by AI, including transportation workers, creators of intellectual property, workers in creative fields,

administrative workers and public employees. HB 1622 and SB 5422 did not pass out of the 2025 Washington legislative session. The Washington State Labor Council and AI2 Incubator did not, amid New Year’s holiday week, respond to The Center Square’s inquiries by the of publication.

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