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hen the final scores were announced at the State Cheer Championships, the Lincoln High School cheerleaders stood together, breath held, hands linked. Months of early
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mornings, late nights, bruises, setbacks, and perseverance came down to this moment. Then came the result: State Champions. For only the second time in school history, Lincoln High School qualified for state competition—and this time, they returned home with the ultimate prize. The Traditional competition team placed first, earning the state title, while the Gameday team secured an impressive fourth place finish. The championships were held at Battle Ground High School, where teams from across Washington gathered after qualifying through high scores at regular-season competitions. For senior Libby Campbell, a Queen Anne resident and
leader on the team, the win represented far more than a trophy. “I joined the LHS cheer team my junior year,” she said. “I’ve cheered sideline for football, basketball, volleyball, unified sports—and competed on both the Gameday and Traditional teams. Being on cheer has brought me a strong community that always has my back.” The road there was anything but easy. The team practiced nearly every day of the week, often cheering for basketball games after long competition
“The road there was anything but easy” practices. Without a dedicated or safe practice space, they moved throughout the school, carrying heavy cheer mats up and down staircases to wherever they could find room. “At competition we perform on nine cheer mats,” Tammy explained. “But on a good day at practice, we use three cheer mats and six old wrestling mats.
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Sisters, Libby Campbell (12th grade) & Charlotte Campbell (9th grade), celebrate their win!
Tết in Seattle Celebrates 30 Years of Vietnamese Lunar New Year Traditions at Seattle Center The free, family-oriented festival welcomes the Year of the Horse, February 14 & 15 Courtesy of Tết, A Festál Celebration
throughout the weekend. Guests can enjoy six different lion dances, firecrackers, and interactive dance elebrate three decades of culture, community, and tradition at workshops, as well as an Áo Dài Tết in Seattle – Vietnamese Lunar Fashion Show celebrating traditional Vietnamese dress. A kids’ Tết New Year, returning to Seattle Center zone offers activities for younger for its 30th anniversary celebration on festivalgoers, while the Tết in Seattle Saturday and Sunday, February 14 & 15, from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. The free, joyful, Community Art Gallery explores this year’s theme, Steadfast Warmth, in and multi-generational festival takes place at the Seattle Center Armory and honor of the Year of the Horse. Food is a central part of the celFisher Pavilion, welcoming the Year of ebration, featuring a wide selection the Horse with music, food, art, and of Vietnamese dishes from local food hands-on cultural experiences. vendors. Attendees can take part Part of the Seattle Center Festál in a food passport experience, kids’ year-round series of cultural festivals, Tết in Seattle honors the cultural roots and adult eating competitions, and a festive Bánh Tết (sticky rice cake) of Vietnamese Americans through the celebration of Tết, the Vietnamese wrapping competition highlighting a cherished Lunar New Year tradition. Lunar New Year. The festival presents The festival also includes a health and promotes the arts, music, performances, and foods unique to Vietnam, fair open to all ages, offering numerous free resources and services such creating a space for families, elders, as vaccines, health education, vision youth, and visitors from across the screenings, bone density screenings, region to come together in connecand more. tion and celebration. “Tết in Seattle is a beautiful Festival highlights include headexample of how sharing cultural line performances by renowned traditions strengthens community Vietnamese singer Hồ Lệ Thu on Saturday and Trúc Linh & Trúc Lam on and creates a sense of belonging,” Sunday, alongside live entertainment
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he timing of Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes’ first Year in Review address touting dropping crime rates could be considered unfortunate, coming in the aftermath of recent multiple homicides in the city. Two Rainier Beach High School students were killed at a bus stop on Friday, and another man was killed in a separate shooting in Pioneer Square early Sunday. “This is not a victory lap,” Barnes said, after acknowledging the killings, from the Northwest African American Museum on Monday. “This is the first lap in a long marathon toward public safety.” The recent violence didn’t stop the chief from noting positive year-end 2025 crime data in the Emerald City and plans for the upcoming year. “And although we understand that no amount of crime in our city is ever acceptable, we are proud to report that in 2025 we saw an 18% overall reduction in crime citywide,” Barnes said. Seattle experienced 37 homicides in 2025, which is 36% fewer than the 58 people killed in 2024. This is the lowest level of homicides since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, SPD solved 86% of those homicide cases. “That means SPD brought some measure of closure to 32 of 37 families affected by a tragic homicide,” Barnes said. The 86% clearance rate also represents a substantial improvement over the department’s 2024 clearance rate of 57% and surpasses the 61% national average. SPD data shows a decrease in both violent incidents and injuries, with an 8% reduction in aggravated assaults and a 36% drop in victims struck by gunfire. In 2025, stolen vehicle incidents decreased by 24%, resulting in 1,821 fewer victims than the previous year. Burglaries decreased by 18% last year, translating into 1,571 fewer victims. SPD hired 167 officers in 2025, a net increase of 94 officers. The department saw the fewest number of officer separations since 2016, “with only 62 officers leaving our department,” Barnes said. The chief attributed the improved crime statistics to greater collaboration among patrol, detectives and the new Real-Time Crime Center. The RTCC assisted in 45% of homicide cases within months of launching, the chief said. This collaborative approach, which integrates technology, field intelligence and investigative support, aims to improve public safety and community trust. The community played a major role, too, Barnes pointed out. “Our ability to solve 86% of last year’s homicide cases suggests we are improving in the most important category of all: community trust,” he said.
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Savvy Senior: Tools to Help You Find the Perfect Place to Retire Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend for researching good places to retire in the U.S.? My husband and I are interested in relocating to a warmer climate when we retire next year. —Looking to Relocate Dear Looking, It’s exciting to think about relocating in retirement! Whether you’re considering seasonal escapes or a permanent change, there are a wide variety of digital resources that can help you find and research new locations. Here are some tips and tools to help you get started. WHERE TO RETIRE? Deciding where to relocate when you retire is a big decision. There are many factors to think about to ensure the move supports your lifestyle, financial goals, and overall well-being. To help you identify some good retirement locations you need to consider things like cost of living, climate, taxes, health care, housing, crime, access to social and recreational activities, access to transportation and proximity to family and friends. If you’re at the beginning of your search, a good starting point is BestPlaces.net. This site compiles
demographic data from numerous reliable sources, updates it regularly and lets you easily compare cities using different criteria, such as housing cost, climate, crime, religious practice, voting patterns and education level. They even offer a 10-question “Where is the best place for me to live?” quiz, which may suggest some locations you may never have thought of. There are also news and financial publications like U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, WalletHub, Bankrate and The Motley Fool that publish “best places to retire” ranking lists on their websites each year. These can give you an idea of popular retirement locations based on different sets of criteria. Once you identify a few good spots, here are some additional resources that can help you dig a little deeper. Cost of living: Affordability is often the No. 1 factor when deciding where to relocate. To research and compare the cost of living from your current location to where you would like to move, use the previously mentioned BestPlaces.net, the Economic Policy Institute Family Budget Calculator at EPI. org/resources/budget and/or Bankrate’s cost of living calculator at Bankrate.com/real-estate/
Health care: If you’re enrolled or planning to enroll in original Medicare, check the coverage and availability of providers in your new location. Search by ZIP code for health care providers and facilities at Medicare.gov/care-compare, and check star ratings for quality of care. If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan and you move out of the coverage area, you’ll need to find a new plan in your new area.
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Transportation: If you plan to travel much, or expect frequent visits from your kids or grandkids, convenient access to an airport or train station is a big advantage.
cost-of-living-calculator. And, because housing is a big expense, you can take a deeper dive into these costs at Zillow.com and Realtor. com. Taxes: Some states are more tax friendly than others. To investigate how states treat retirees when it comes to income, sales, property and other taxes, see Kiplinger tax guide at Kiplinger.com – search “Taxes on Retirees: A State-byState Guide.” Crime rate: To evaluate how safe a community or area is, the
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ive awardees are on track to receive a combined $12.1 million in federal funding to build and operate electric vehicle charging stations at 14 locations along highways in Washington state. The state Department of Transportation announced the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program grants on Thursday, after moves by the Trump administration and legal wrangling waylaid the money’s release. Chargers will be installed along Interstate 90 and U.S. routes 97, 195 and 395. Those that will receive the funding include Seattle-based startup Electric Era, Energy Northwest, which is a consortium of public utility districts and municipalities, EvGateway, EVgo and Tesla. Washington and 13 other states sued in response to the Trump administration’s attempts to withhold the funding, which was provided under a 2021 federal infrastructure law signed by former President Joe Biden. U.S. District Court Judge Tana Lin issued a preliminary ruling last June ordering the administration to unfreeze the money. Lin made a final
ruling in favor of the states this month. “These projects fill key gaps in the state’s highway EV charging network and will make electric vehicle travel even more convenient,” Washington state Secretary of Transportation Julie Meredith said in a statement. “We’re pleased to invest these federal funds with companies that will now build, operate and maintain these charging stations,” she added. Plans call for the charging stations to be built in the next two years, with 96 fast-charging ports available across the 14 locations. The state’s transportation department said it received 49 applications for the grants, totaling around $44.3 million. Electric Era is set to receive about $4.2 million, the largest chunk of the funding announced Thursday. EVgo would receive the least, $650,531, for a project in the Colville area. The transportation department cautioned that awards are contingent on final negotiations over details for the projects. In full, the state is slated to get a $71 million through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, and the state transportation department expects to award funding to more projects.
FBI Crime Data Explorer (cde. ucr.cjis.gov) allows you to explore crime statistics at the national, state, and local levels. Climate: You can find U.S. climate/weather information at National Centers for Environmental Information at NCEI.noaa.gov. And to research climate change factors and the risks of extreme temperatures, wildfires, floods, hurricanes, severe storms, earthquakes and drought in different locations, use ClimateCheck.com and FEMA (Hazards.fema.gov/nri/map).
Once you have narrowed down your choices, spend a couple weeks in each location at different times of the year so you can get a feel for the seasonal weather changes, and so you can carefully weigh the pros and cons of living there. You may find that you like the area more as a vacation spot than as a yearround residence. It’s also a good idea to rent for a year before buying a home or making a commitment to a retirement community. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior. org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.
TET IN SEATTLE, FROM 1 said Heidi Jackson, Managing Artistic Director of Cultural Programs at Seattle Center. “Celebrating 30 years reflects the festival’s deep roots and its lasting impact in our region.” About Tết History Tết occurs on the first day of the Lunar New Year, typically in late January or early February, and is celebrated for three to five days. During this period, families reunite, put aside the past year’s struggles, and pray for blessings in the year to come. Homes are cleaned, fresh clothes are donned, and streets are decorated in preparation for Tết. In every home, altars are set up to welcome ancestors with a full spread of Vietnamese
dishes unique to Tết, such as bánh tết, bánh chưng, and more. About Tết Festival Tết in Seattle was formed in 1996 by four Vietnamese organizations invested in celebrating and preserving traditional Vietnamese culture in the Seattle community. The groups hoped to host an event which would unite the Vietnamese community and introduce that community to the greater Seattle area. Observance of the Lunar New Year, Tết Nguyên Đán, presented the perfect opportunity to do so. Information on Tết in Seattle is available at https://www.tetinseattle. org/.
SPD, FROM 1 The Center Square asked the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs about Seattle’s improving crime statistics. “The 2025 Crime in Washington Report will be compiled this spring for release this summer,” WASPC Communications Consultant Barbara Smith emailed The Center Square. “So WASPC doesn’t have verified crime statistics for Seattle or other jurisdictions at this point.” She did note that overall crime rates in Washington were down in 2024. The Center Square also reached out to the Seattle Police Officers Guild – which has consistently criticized Seattle city leadership for what it claims are dangerous policies like limiting drug arrests and pushing defund the police ideologies – for comment, but did not receive a reply. Last week, outgoing SPOG President Mike Solan publicly criticized Mayor Katie Wilson’s plans to bar federal immigration enforcement from using citycontrolled property and to have city police verify the identification of federal agents. Crime was a major issue in last year’s mayoral race between then-Mayor
Bruce Harrell and Wilson. Harrell, elected in 2021 on a law-and-order platform, ran on his record of increasing police staffing, clearing homeless encampments, and promoting a centrist approach. Wilson, a community organizer, ran on a progressive platform focusing on affordable housing, alternatives to police responses, and addressing the root causes of crime. Barnes outlined a 2026 plan focused on continuing to reduce crime, expanding community policing and increasing officer staffing. SPD has been highlighting a new, monthly community conversation series called Our City, Our Safety. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Loyal Heights Community Center. “And this is the work they do each and every day, and I am so proud to lead this department, and proud of your continued support, your continued partnership, and I look forward to the work that we have ahead of us in the new year, 2026,” Barnes said.
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SISTERHOOD, FROM PAGE 1 Most winter practices were on just three mats that we had to haul around the school.” Despite the challenges, the team adapted. When a team member was out sick just days before state, the athletes quickly rearranged their routine as a backup plan— ready to adjust at a moment’s notice. This year was also especially meaningful for Libby because she got to compete alongside her sister, Charlotte, who joined the team last spring and quickly excelled as a flyer. “We knew we wanted to compete together, and we knew we wanted to win together,” Libby said. “With injuries throughout the season, Charlotte stepped up and learned quickly. She did an amazing job.” That sense of trust and unity is echoed by freshman Charlotte Campbell, “I always wanted to be a cheerleader, but especially last year seeing my sister join and seeing what the team was really like,” she said. “I knew it would be hard, but camp, games, competitions, and practices pushed me unbelievably.” She credits the team’s bond for helping her rise to the challenge. “I am so incredibly grateful to trust every single person on the mat beside me,” Charlotte said. “The bond between us is absolutely unique. We’ve all been through it together, and we all know how to support and build each other up.” Leading the team is Head Coach Olivia King, now in her fourth year coaching and second as head coach. This graduating class marks the first group she has coached from their freshman year through graduation. “It’s been really incredible getting to see them grow,” King said. “I’m very honored and grateful to form these connections and teach them my passion for cheerleading. This win is a dream come true.” King, who competed herself in high school, emphasized that the championship was earned through relentless effort. “They worked so hard,” she said. “I feel like they earned it.” What many outside the program don’t realize is that cheer is a year-round commitment, not a single season. The team practices throughout the entire school year and receives no funding from the school district or PTA. Uniforms,
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Lincoln High School Cheerleaders competing at the State Tournament last weekend. Flyers (L-R): Charlotte Campbell, Jane Montgomery, Ella Macgregor. Bottom (L-R): Olivia Bellman-Scoville, Hannah Mukohata, Ginger Dodge, Audrey Riegsecker, Libby Campbell, Violet Scully, Jade Nord, Kira Daniels. competition fees, and travel costs are covered through fundraising— often led by the athletes and their families. There is an upcoming event for middle school cheer camp that serves to train young cheerleaders and raise funds for the team. Information can be found and donations can be made at https:// lincolnhs.seattleschools.org/ student-life/athletics/cheer/ Now, after basketball playoffs conclude, the team will take one
of only two multi-week breaks they get each year before spring practices and tryouts begin. A team banquet and championship rings are planned to celebrate the historic win. For these athletes, the state title is proof of what they’ve always known: that their hard work, resilience, and teamwork matter—and that they’ve built something lasting together. Let’s go Lynx!
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Legal Notices IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of DONALD MARTIN BROWN, Deceased. Case No. 26-4-01336-2KNT 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 notice 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: February 11, 2026 The Notice Agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington on02/06/2026 at Kent, Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. Signed: Jonnie Bell Brown Notice Agent 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 Court of King County Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 11, 18 & 25, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING In Re the Estate of ANTONIETTA M. WALLACE, Deceased Case No. 26-4-00951-9 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 notice 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: February 4, 2026 The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on January 23, 2026, at Kent, Washington the foregoing is true and correct. Signed: /s/Lloyd Wallace Notice Agent: Lloyd Wallace 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 February 4, 11 & 18, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of GORDON WILLIAM ROBERTSON, Deceased. NO. 25-4- 08772-4 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: February
4, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Tammy J. Kennedy ATTORNEY FOR PR: ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Ashley McAlhaney 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- 08772-4 SEA SIGNED: /s/Ashley McAlhaney Ashley McAlhaney, #50095 Attorney for PR Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 4, 11 & 18, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of MARJORIE E. BAKAMUS Deceased. IN PROh?h?i?h? No. 26-4-00537-8 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: February 11, 2026 /s/ WILLIAM N. BAKAMUS /s/ GARY C. BERGAN Attorney for Estate WSBA NO. 7419 P.O. Box 1304 Issaquah, WA 98027 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 11, 18 & 25, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF JUSTIN MATTESON SHERRARD; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Case No.: 25-2-35190-4 SEA SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF JUSTIN MATTESON SHERRARD, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 11th day of February, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 10757 17TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98146, King County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: February 6, 2026 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/Grace Chu Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 David Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11 & 18, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In Re the Estate of: MARILYN J. HAMMER, Deceased. No. 26-4-00761-3 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: 2/11/26 /s/ Marna Metcalf Marna Metcalf, Personal Representative /s/ Bis Pierce Bis Pierce, WSBA #56755 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: Marna Metcalf, Personal Representative 8046 SE 72nd St. Mercer Island, WA 98040 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 11, 18 & 25, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In re the Estate of: Raymond Harris Fairbank Jr. Deceased NO. 244-03725-5 KNT NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having claims against decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving
on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of first publication: January 28, 2026 Linda Fairbank, Personal Representative Address: 21213 6th Ave. S. Des Moines, WA 98198 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 28, February 4 & 11, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In Re the Estate of: SHIRLEY J. LEE, Deceased. No. 254-08897-6 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: 1/28/26 /s/ Joni F. Hards Joni F. Hards, Personal Representative /s/ Bis Pierce Bis Pierce, WSBA #56755 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: Joni F. Hards, Personal Representative 6117 150th Pl SW Edmonds, WA 98026 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 28, February 4 & 11, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In the matter of the Estate of CARL MORISSON COLE, Deceased. NO. 25-4-08980-8 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 11.40.00 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: January 28, 2026 Personal Representative: Nicole Svoboda Attorney for Personal Representative: Jesse D. Conway, WSBA #41677 Address for Mailing or Service: 1014 Franklin St., Vancouver, WA 98660 DATED, this 21 day of January, 2026. //s// Jesse D. Conway Jesse D. Conway, WSBA #41677 Attorney for Personal Representative Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 28, February 4 & 11, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of Anthony M. Emmanuel, Deceased CAUSE NO. 25-4-02648-31 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) The person named below has been appointed 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 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 in which the probate proceedings were commenced. 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: February 11, 2026 ADMINISTRATOR Tracy Emmanuel 4015 281st Pl NE Redmond, WA 98053 ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR Amber L. Hunt Woodinville
Law 13901 NE 175th St, Ste G Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 485-6600 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 11, 18 & 25, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: ASHWIN KARUHATTY, Deceased. No. 25-4-06337-0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: February 4th, 2026. /s/ BYRON BATRES Personal Representative Print Name: Byron Batres Address for Mailing or Service: BYRON BATRES 50 LAKESIDE AVE #116 BURLINGTON, VT 05401 (424) 538-4710 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 25-4-06337-0 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 4, 11 & 18, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL WASHBURN, Deceased. No. 26-4-00813-0 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person 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 in which the probate proceedings were commenced. 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: February 11, 2026. Walter D. Washburn, Administrator Robin Swanson, Attorney for Administrator Bar #:39057 Address for Mailing or Service: Robin Swanson at Secure Legal Legacy, PLLC 12345 Lake City Way NE #2009, Seattle, WA, 98125 206-851-2413 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court (SEA) 26-4-00813-0 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 11, 18 & 25, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: DUC XUAN HOANG Deceased. No. 26-4-01024-0 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative/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 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: February 4, 2026. Personal Representative Print Name: THU HANG THI NGUYEN /s/ Ty Ho Attorney for Administrator/Personal Representative Print Name and Bar #: 35808 Address for Mailing or Service: TY HO 502 RAINIER AVE S. SUITE 202 SEATTLE, WA 98144 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court CASE NUMBER: 26-4-01024-0 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 4, 11 & 18, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: FREDERICK HIDEO SHIMBO, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-00686-2 KNT 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 in which the probate proceedings were commenced. 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 28, 2026 Personal Representative: John Weidert Attorney for the Personal Representative: Brittany S. Stockton Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-4-00686-2 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 28, February 4 & 11, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: JANET ABBOTT, Deceased. Probate No. 25-4-08706-6 KNT 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 in which the probate proceedings were commenced. 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: February 4, 2026 Personal Representative: Denise Mauldin Attorney for the Personal Representative: Brittany S. Stockton Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 25-4-08706-6 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 4, 11 & 18, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY In Re the Estate of: Barbara Anne Blundell, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-00047-31 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: January 28 2026. Personal Representatives: James Joseph Blundell III and Dannee Blundell Heitlauf. Address for Mailing or Service: 18522 22nd Dr SE Bothell WA 98012 (425)6869663. Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court 26-4-00047-31. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 28, February 4 & 11, 2026. ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 11/4/2025 IN THE OFFICE OF THE KING COUNTY RECORDER. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.:25-130599 Title Order No.:250425702 Grantor: Timothy John Morris, an unmarried individual Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Current trustee of the deed of trust: Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Reference number of the deed of trust: 20000104000563 Parcel number(s): 1122029030-04 Abbreviated legal description: PTN OF THE SE 1/4, SE 1/4, SE 1/4, SEC 11, T22N, R2E, W.M. Commonly known as: 13214 Southwest 224th Street, Vashon, WA 98070 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON will on March 13, 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
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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: THE SOUTH 260 FEET OF THE WEST 250 FEET OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY; EXCEPT COUNTY ROAD. which is the subject of that certain Deed of Trust dated December 23, 1999, recorded January 4, 2000, under Auditor’s File No. 20000104000563, records of King County, Washington, from Timothy John Morris, an unmarried individual as Grantor, to Pacific NW Title Co of Washington, a Washington corporation as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Washington Mutual Bank as Beneficiary, which as assigned by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as receiver of Washington Mutual Bank, by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, its Attorney-in-Fact to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association under an assignment recorded at Instrument No. 20130617001441. 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(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 monthly payments from the March 1, 2025 installment on in the sum of $17,274.75 together with all fees, costs and or disbursements incurred or paid by the beneficiary and or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. The Trustee’s fees and costs are estimated at $3,844.09 as of November 3, 2025. The amount to cure the default payments as of the date of this notice is $30,587.08. Payments 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 reinstatement 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 $64,871.29, together with interest in the Note or other instrument secured from February 1, 2025, 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 $86,139.12. 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 March 13, 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 March 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 on or before March 2, 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 March 2, 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: Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Timothy John Morris 13214 Southwest 224th Street Vashon, WA 98070 Estate of Timothy John Morris 13214 Southwest 224th Street Vashon, WA 98070 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Timothy John Morris 13214 Southwest 224th Street Vashon, WA 98070 Preston James Morris, Administrator of the Estate of Timothy John Morris 21811 Vashon Hwy SW Vashon, WA 98070 Occupant(s) 13214 Southwest 224th Street Vashon, WA 98070 by both first class and certified mail on October 2, 2025 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on October 3, 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 October 2, 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 (Toll-Free): 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 3 day of November, 2025 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON By: Kathy Zagariya Vice President 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 253-8017 / (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 3rd day of November, 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 NPP0480954 To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 02/11/2026, 03/04/2026 STATE OF WASHINGTON CLARK COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT In the matter of the Estate of: KRISHNA VEERARAGHAVAN, Deceased. NO: 26-4-00165-06 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Estate Administrator named below has been appointed as Estate 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 Estate Administrator or the Estate Administrator’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 Estate 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 non-probate assets. Date of first publication: February 11, 2026 Estate Administrator: VILAKKUDI G. VEERARAGHAVAN Attorney for Estate Administrator: NICHOLAS ALEXANDER Address for mailing or service: c/o Vancouver Wills and Trusts 405 W 13th Street Vancouver, WA 98660 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: CLARK COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NO. 26-4-00165-06 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 11, 18 & 25, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON KING COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of MARIE JULIANA HOSHINO, Deceased. No. 25-4-07092-9 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 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 28, 2026 Personal Representative: Janice Lynn Hoshino Attorney for PR: Natasha Black Address for Mailing or Service: c/o Natasha Black Law 500 108th Avenue NE Suite 1100 Bellevue, Washington 98004 Court of Probate Proceedings: King County Superior Court 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 Cause Number: 25-4-07092-9 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 28, February 4 & 11, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of, SHIRLEY LORRAINE WILLIAMS, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00949-7 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed JANIE E. GARRIS Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to my attorney at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after this Notice has been mailed or served as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: February 11, 2026 Prepared By: W. TRACY CODD WSBN 16745 Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 1238 Seahurst, WA. 98062-1238 (206) 248-6152 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 11, 18 & 25, 2026 Superior Court of Washington, County of King In re the marriage of: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): MAUHEOFA ANA FAGAFA And Respondent/s (other party/parties): PAULA TAU No. 25-3-068912 KNT Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): Paula Tau 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): 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 98032-4429 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his lawyer fills out below: /s/ Mauheofa Ana Fagafa, Petitioner Date 12/15/2025 [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address):31629 1st Pl S Federal Way, Washington 98003 email: mfagafa80@ 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 January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026 This Notice of Dissolution is given by The Talented Youth, a Washington nonprofit corporation, pursuant to RCW 24.03A. The Corporation filed Articles of Dissolution with the Washington Secretary of State effective December 30, 2025. Any person having a claim against the Corporation is requested to present the claim in writing before March 1, 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 28, February 4 & 11, 2026 TS No WA05000022-23-2 TO No 240620476-WA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: JAMES HUTTON, AN UNMARRIED PERSON 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. 20220216000199 Parcel Number: 7893201540 | 789320-1540-06 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 20, 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: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF KING AND STATE OF WASHINGTON. LOTS 3,4,5,6 AND THE NORTH 15 FEET OF LOT 7, BLOCK 23, SOUTHERN PACIFIC LAND COS HUNTINGTON PARK ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THERE RECORDED IN VOLUME 4 OF PLATS PAGE(S) 24, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 7893201540 | 789320-1540-06 More commonly known as 607 SOUTH 206TH STREET, DES MOINES, WA 98198 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 7, 2022, executed by JAMES HUTTON, AN UNMARRIED PERSON 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 February 16, 2022 as Instrument No. 20220216000199 and the beneficial interest was assigned to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC and recorded February 16, 2023 as Instrument Number 20230216000061 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 June 1, 2024 To October 14, 2025 Number of Payments 7 $1,872.00 10 $1,940.90 Total $32,513.00 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION June 1, 2024 October 14, 2025 0 $0.00 $0.00 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: February 7, 2022 Note Amount $205,000.00 Interest Paid To: May 1, 2024 Next Due Date: June 1, 2024 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 $179,917.17, 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 20, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 JAMES HUTTON 607 SOUTH 206TH STREET, DES MOINES, WA 98198 JAMES HUTTON 5239 PULLMAN AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98105 OCCUPANT 607 SOUTH 206TH STREET, DES MOINES, WA 98198 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JAMES HUTTON 607 SOUTH 206TH STREET, DES MOINES, WA 98198 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JAMES HUTTON 5239 PULLMAN AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98105 by both first class and certified mail on December 2, 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 November 21, 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 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: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Dated: October 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 109579, Pub Dates: 01/21/2026, 02/11/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS TS No WA07000078-24-2 TO No 250374198-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: OVALENI TOGIAILUA AND SELINA SILVA, A MARRIED COUPLE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: TICOR TITLE COMPANY 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. 20220427001110 Parcel Number: 2891101180 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 20, 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: LOT 118, GREEN RIVER GARDENS DIVISION NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 84 OF PLATS, PAGES 69 AND 70, IN KING COUNTY,WASHINGTON.SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 289110-1180 More commonly known as 1802 PIKE ST NE, AUBURN, WA 98002 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated April 26, 2022, executed by OVALENI TOGIAILUA AND SELINA SILVA, A MARRIED COUPLE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded April 27, 2022 as Instrument No. 20220427001110 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) and recorded July 31, 2025 as Instrument Number 20250731000253 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action com-
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menced 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 June 1, 2024 To October 13, 2025 Number of Payments 17 $71,876.42 Total $71,876.42 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION June 1, 2024 October 13, 2025 $1,469.04 $1,469.04 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: April 26, 2022 Note Amount $503,708.00 Interest Paid To: May 1, 2024 Next Due Date: June 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 $491,002.57, 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 20, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 SELINA SILVA 1802 PIKE ST NE, AUBURN, WA 98002 SELINA SILVA PO BOX 433, AUBURN, WA 98071 OVALENI TOGIAILUA 1802 PIKE ST NE, AUBURN, WA 98002 OVALENI TOGIAILUA PO BOX 433, AUBURN, WA 98071 SELINA SILVA PAILEULU PO BOX 433, AUBURN, WA 98071 SELINA SILVA PAILEULU 1802 PIKE ST NE, AUBURN, WA 98002 by both first class and certified mail on August 20, 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: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Dated: October 21 , 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 118104, Pub Dates: 01/21/2026, 02/11/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS TS No WA08000183-18-2S TO No 220263020-WA-MSO AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: LEONA FREDERICK A SINGLE PERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee on behalf of the Holders of the Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust 2005-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-1 Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: TRANSNATION 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. 20040217001880 Parcel Number: 3732800185 Pursuant to RCW 61.24.130, this amended notice supersedes Instrument No. 2018022001593, recorded February 20, 2018. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 20, 2026, 10:00 AM, at 4th Ave entrance King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to-wit: THE EAST 15 FEET OF LOT 3, ALL OF LOT 4, IN BLOCK 4 OF CHAS. S. JOHNSON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 17 OF PLATS, PAGE 65, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY AUDITOR, AND THE EAST 15 FEET OF THE NORTH 25 FEET OF TRACT 3 OF WILSON & BRYANS TRACTS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 12 OF PLATS, PAGE 63, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; SITUATE IN THE CITY OF SEATTLE, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 373280-0185 More commonly known as 1355 S PEARL ST, SEATTLE, WA 98108 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 3, 2004, executed by LEONA FREDERICK A SINGLE PERSON as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY as original Beneficiary recorded February 17, 2004 as Instrument No. 20040217001880 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for certificateholders of the Bear Stearns AssetBacked Securities Trust 2005-1, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-1 and recorded January 29, 2008 as Instrument Number 20080129001593 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee on behalf of the Holders of the Bear Stearns AssetBacked Securities Trust 2005-1, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-1, 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, 2014 To December 10, 2025 Number of Payments 1 $206,947.71 Total $206,947.71 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION August 1, 2014 December 10, 2025 0 $0.00 $0.00 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: February 3, 2004 Note Amount $172,800.00 Interest Paid To: July 1, 2014 Next Due Date: August 1, 2014 Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee on behalf of the Holders of the Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust 2005-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-1 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 $172,261.21, 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 20, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee on behalf of the Holders of the Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust 2005-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-1 or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS YVETTE DENISE CARTER PERSONAL REP FOR THE ESTATE OF LEONA FREDERICK 1355 S PEARL ST, SEATTLE, WA 98108 YVETTE DENISE CARTER PERSONAL REP FOR THE ESTATE OF LEONA FREDERICK C/O Symmes Law Group, PLLC, 1818 Westlake Ave N., Suite 202,, SEATTLE, WA 98109 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY 9841 AIRPORT BLVD, 9TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY C/O SEATTLE BONDING COMPANY, INC., 321 YESLER, SEATTLE, WA 98104 BURIEN POST-ACUTE SERVICES, INC. DBA BURIEN NURSING & REHABILTATION CENTER C/O STEPHEN P. HENNESSEY DURKEE & HENNESSEY, 2200112TH AVE. N.E., SUITE 200, BELLEVUE, WA 98004 YVETTE CARTER 1355 S PEARL ST, SEATTLE, WA 98108 YVETTE CARTER C/O Symmes Law Group, PLLC, 1818 Westlake Ave N., Suite 202, SEATTLE, WA 98109 ESTATE OF LEONA FREDERICK 1355 S PEARL ST, SEATTLE, WA 98108 JERRY FREDERICK 120 6TH AVE S #303, SEATTLE, WA 98104 JERRY FREDERICK 120 6TH AVE S, APT 303, SEATTLE, WA 98104 LEONA FREDERICK 1355 S PEARL ST, SEATTLE, WA 98108 LEONA FREDERICK 210 28TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144 LEONA FREDERICK C/O YVETTE DENISE CARTER, 1355 S PEARL ST, SEATTLE, WA 98108 RICHARD FREDERICK C/O JERRY FREDERICK, 120 6TH AVE S #303, SEATTLE, WA 98104 RICHARD FREDERICK 1355 S PEARL, SEATTLE, WA 98108 MONICA FREDERICKMORGAN 7403 HOCARTH COURT, BELTSVILLE, MD 20705 HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LEONA FREDERICK 1355 S PEARL ST, SEATTLE, WA 98108 LUCILLE FISHER DBA SEATTLE BONDING COMPANY, INC. 321 YESLER, SEATTLE, WA 98104 MONICA MORGAN 7403 HOGARTH COURT, BELTSVILLE, MD 20705 IVY MORRIS 17200 116TH AVE SE, RENTON, WA 98058 IVY MORRIS PO BOX 98104, DES MOINES, WA 98198 NORTHWEST CARE WEST SEATTLE, INC. DBA PARK WEST NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER., A NEVADA CORPORATION C/O STEPHEN PAUL HENNESSEY DURKEE & KENNESSEY, 2200 112TH AVENUE NORTHEAST, SUITE 200, BELLEVUE, WA 98004 OCCUPANT 1355 S PEARL ST, SEATTLE, WA 98108 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LEONA FREDERICK 1355 S PEARL ST, SEATTLE, WA 98108 JENELLE WILSON 57TH AVENUE S, APT A, SEATTLE, WA 98188 by both first class and certified mail on May 12, 2022, 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 12, 2022 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: December 9, 2025 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 119384, Pub Dates: 01/21/2026, 02/11/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS TS No WA09000088-25-1 TO No 250494588-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: JAMES E GLASCO, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: STEWART TITLE COMPANY Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20220826000551 Parcel Number: 0519079018-08 | 051907901808 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 20, 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: Abbreviated Legal: PTN SW 1/4 SEC 5 TWN 19N RNG 7E, W.M. EXHIBIT “A” REF: WA09000088-25 THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST, W.M., RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 660 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE NORTH 630 FEET; THENCE WEST 445 FEET TO TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST 268 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 18°02’ WEST 382 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1º48’ EAST 264 FEET; THENCE EAST 380 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH OF THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 630 FEET TO TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT THE SOUTH 300 FEET THEREOF; EXCEPT BEGINNING AT A POINT 660 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE NORTH 630 FEET; THENCE WEST 445 FEET TO TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST 268 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 18°02’ WEST 185 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL TO NORTH LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION TO POINT SOUTH OF THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH TO TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT COUNTY ROAD. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. NOTE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE FOLLOWING MAY BE USED AS AN ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON THE DOCUMENTS TO BE RECORDED, PER AMENDED RCW 65.04. SAID ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION WITHIN THE BODY OF THE DOCUMENT. PTN SW 1/4 SEC 5 TWN 19N RNG 7E, W.M. APN: 051907-9018-08 | 051907901808 More commonly known as 29250 SE MUD MOUNTAIN RD, ENUMCLAW, WA 98022 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated August 22, 2022, executed by JAMES E GLASCO, AN UNMARRIED PERSON as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for COLUMBIA STATE BANK, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded August 26, 2022 as Instrument No. 20220826000551 and the beneficial interest was assigned to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION and recorded May 12, 2025 as Instrument Number 20250512000660 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, 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 October 14, 2025 Number of Payments 6 $3,725.72 3 $3,827.61 Total $33,837.15 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION February 1, 2025 October 14, 2025 $441.15 $441.15 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: August 22, 2022 Note Amount:$518,000.00 Interest Paid To: January 1, 2025 Next Due Date: February 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Contact Phone No: 855.690.5900 Address: 11988
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EXIT 5 PKWY BLDG 4, FISHERS, IN 460377939 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $501,101.99, 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 February 20, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS JAMES E GLASCO 29250 SE MUD MOUNTAIN RD, ENUMCLAW, WA 98022 OCCUPANT 29250 SE MUD MOUNTAIN RD, ENUMCLAW, WA 98022 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JAMES E GLASCO 29250 SE MUD MOUNTAIN RD, ENUMCLAW, WA 98022 by both first class and certified mail on September 12, 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 12, 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: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Dated: October 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 98032-5744 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 117977, Pub Dates: 01/21/2026, 02/11/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS w
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FEBRUARY 11, 2026
Op-Ed: The Seattle Delivery Law Has Left Me With Less
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started delivering food in Seattle a few years ago because it gave me flexibility. I could work around school, family responsibilities, and other jobs. I could choose when to log on, where to work, and how long to stay out. Like many delivery drivers, it’s not my full-time job - I was looking for control over my time and a reliable way to earn a little extra income. Two years after Seattle passed its delivery pay law, that flexibility - and reliability is disappearing. When the city passed the App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance, the idea sounded good: guarantee delivery drivers a higher minimum pay rate. I support fair pay. Drivers deserve protections, and no one should be underpaid for their work. But what the law didn’t fully account for is how delivery actually works - and how higher costs would change customer behavior. Since the law took effect, the biggest change I’ve noticed isn’t higher pay. It’s fewer orders. These days, I spend much more time sitting in my car waiting for offers. Across Seattle, drivers are now waiting nearly FIVE times longer than they did in September 2023, before the standard went into effect. Dashers like me are now forced to wait an average of 20 minutes between offers. That’s not because we’re working less - it’s because the work just isn’t there. Those waiting periods aren’t paid. It’s time I’m not earning, even though I’m available and ready to work. When orders finally do come in, they’re often
spaced so far apart that it’s hard to make a shift worthwhile. Even with higher per-delivery pay requirements, my weekly earnings are down. With fewer deliveries available, I’m completing fewer orders per shift. That’s less money in my pocket for groceries, rent, childcare, and all the other things I rely on these deliveries to cover. In fact, a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research in December confirmed that for highlight active drivers like me, we’re getting
“These days, I spend much more time sitting in my car waiting for offers.” fewer opportunities to dash, which, combined with lower tips, has completely offset the higher base pay designated by the policy, and resulted in zero effect on monthly earnings. Zero! These economists used impartial data to prove that the delivery fees destroyed ‘elastic demand’ AND delivery work in Seattle. If our elected officials had talked to us, they would have understood better that delivery depends on balance. Customers need prices they can afford. Restaurants need enough volume to stay profitable. Drivers need steady demand to earn consistently. When one part of that system gets pushed too far out of balance, everything else suffers. Right now, Seattle has the highest delivery fees in the country - more than twice what customers pay in similar cities. That might look like protection
in theory, but in practice, it’s driving demand away. A higher rate doesn’t help my fellow delivery drivers or me if there are no orders attached to it. What does this mean for us in the long term? Fewer orders mean fewer opportunities to earn. It means less flexibility, more uncertainty, and more unpaid time between deliveries. That’s not what most of us signed up for. I don’t want to go back to a system where drivers are underpaid or taken advantage of. But I also don’t want policies that sound good to voters but make it harder to earn in real life. We shouldn’t have to choose between fair pay and functional work. Two years in, it’s time for Seattle leaders to look honestly at the results. If the goal was to help drivers, restaurants, and communities, the current approach isn’t getting us there. We need to reform the delivery pay policy so that it protects drivers without pushing customers away and shrinking the work we depend on. I’m proud of the work I do. I want to keep delivering in Seattle. But that’s only possible if the system actually works - not just on paper, but on the street, where drivers like me are waiting for the next order that may or may not come.
Gary Lardizabal is a Seattle-based app delivery driver. He testified at Seattle City Council meetings against Seattle’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance on several occasions.
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