Wildfire risks in western WA could put King County’s disaster budget up in smoke
By Spencer Pauley The Center Square
Wildfire threats in western Washington are expected to rise in late summer even as King County prepares for the possible loss of federal funding for its emergency management department.
On Tuesday, King County Office of Emergency Management Director Brendan McCluskey told Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee members that his office is anticipating cuts in federal funding that directly affect wildfire services for the region.
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According to McCluskey, wildfire risks in the western portion of the state are currently at normal levels through June, but are expected to elevate in July and August as the area becomes drier. In the case of King County, the wildfire risks are usually highest between August and October.
President Donald Trump and U.S Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have expressed interest in significantly altering or eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting that states should handle disaster response and recovery with the federal government potentially offering reimbursement.
FEMA's potential elimination has concerned King County leaders, including Chief Operating Officer Dwight Dively, who previously noted that about 40% of the King County Emergency Management Department’s staff is funded by federal grants.
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Seattle’s high buy-rent gap stirs policy debate
By Spencer Pauley The Center Square
Housing market experts say rent control is a factor in Seattle having one of the biggest cost gaps between renting and buying.
According to a recent study from Bankrate, the Seattle metro area has a buy-rent gap of 119.5%, behind only San Jose (185.6%) and San Francisco (190.7%), two other tech hubs.
Sean Flynn, executive director at the Rental Housing Association of Washington, says the tech sector brought more high-wage jobs into Seattle, which drives up the price of homes and mortgages. At the same time, rent has been relatively flat for several years with more and more apartments coming online. This caused the 119.5% buyrent gap.
Despite the gap, Flynn does not expect a housing crash in Seattle any time soon. Instead, he expects rent to rise rather than home prices and interest rates to fall. Flynn argues recent policies, including Engrossed House Bill 1217, may undercut affordability goals and disincentivize investments in new rentals. This bill – signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson earlier this month – caps annual rent increases at 7% plus inflation for most tenants, prohibits rent increases during the first 12 months of a new tenancy, and requires 90 days’ notice for any rent increases.
Supporters of the rent cap legislation say it will provide renters with stability and predictability, allowing them to budget better and plan for the future.
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Seattle’s summer safety plan includes fewer hours, more cops and locked toilets
By Spencer Pauley
The Center Square
After a recent shooting, Seattle parks will have more police officers present as part of a new summer safety strategy that focuses on reducing crimes in public areas.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the strategy on Wednesday, saying that the city will boost patrols at high-traffic areas like parks and boat ramps, as these areas see more visitors during the summer season. High-priority parks include Alki Beach, Golden Gardens, Magnuson, Cal Anderson, and Seward.
The city will also install new gates at these busier parks and lock restrooms overnight to prevent illegal activities at public areas during the night.
In the summer strategy announcement, Harrell cited a recent shooting in the Pioneer Square neighborhood that resulted in the deaths of three people outside of a nightclub.
“The recent violence in Pioneer Square shows that we cannot let our guard down and need to be proactive heading into the warmer months to keep our communities safe,” Harrell said in a news release.
Starting over Memorial Day weekend, parks will open with reduced hours, with the latest park closure at 10:30 p.m. The city will also implement a tiered response system for public parks depending on the rate of safety issues at each location. The news release did not explain what exactly a tiered response looks like.
“We want to create an environment where everyone can enjoy the parks without fear of crime or disorder,” Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes said.
The city tested shorter hours in 2023 after rowdy crowds at Alki Beach and Golden Gardens parks.
Those limited hours – 4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. – will now be permanent as part of the summer safety strategy.
King County officials urge caution around water
With summer activities kicking off this Memorial Day weekend, King County officials are urging residents to take extra precautions around water as new data shows a continued high number of preventable drowning deaths.
From 2018 through 2024, 190 people lost their lives to preventable drowning in King County, averaging more than 27 deaths annually. This compares to an average of 18 deaths per year from 2014 – 2017. Most (73%) of these deaths were among men and more than 60% of decedents had drugs and/ or alcohol in their system at the time of the incident.
In 2024, the number of preventable drowning deaths declined slightly for the first time since 2018, based on preliminary data, dropping to 25 from 30 deaths in 2023.
“Any decline in drowning deaths is welcome, but there are still far too many,” said Dr. Faisal Khan, Director of Public Health – Seattle & King County. “Each one of these deaths is tragic and preventable, and that’s why we’re urging everyone to take simple water safety precautions this summer.”
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Bloodworks Northwest has announced the launch of the “GIVE BLOOD. RESCUE A HUMAN.” campaign. This threemonth effort emphasizes the powerful connection between pet lovers and the lifesaving act of blood donation, thus fostering a healthier bond with our four-legged friends and the people we care about.
Pet lovers and donors alike are invited to participate in the campaign by donating blood, sharing their stories, and spreading the word. With donations typically dipping during the summer months, “GIVE BLOOD. RESCUE A HUMAN.” serves as both a love letter to our fourlegged companions and a critical reminder of the constant need for donors in our region.
“Our pets bring infinite joy to our lives, and this campaign recognizes those amazing bonds,” said Curt Bailey, CEO of Bloodworks Northwest. “It also emphasizes the vital importance of blood donation as a powerful way we can invest in our community and help ensure more meaningful moments with loved ones, both two-legged and four-legged.”
“We believe compassion is the bridge that connects us to one another — whether it’s a pet in need of a home or a person in need of blood,” said Seattle Humane Executive Director Jessie Swisher Spiers.
“We’re proud to partner with Bloodworks Northwest on this campaign to celebrate the unconditional love pets bring to our lives and to shine a light on the lifesaving power of blood donation. Through Henry’s joyful murals and our plans to lift each other’s causes up, we’re thrilled to honor the human-animal bond and inspire our community to act with heart — for each other, and for every tail wag and purr still to come.”
During the campaign, Bloodworks Northwest is offering special incentives to donors, including exclusive campaigninspired merchandise and opportunities to win unique prizes, including the following:
■ Those who donate in the months of May or June can enter to win a $3000 gift card giveaway, with one winner each month.
the Department of Natural Resources and Parks shared these potentially life-saving tips for anyone enjoying the water this summer:
Wear a life jacket – discounts and loaners are available
Do not consume alcohol and drugs when around water
Remember that lakes, rivers and the ocean can remain dangerously cold even when the air temperature is warm
Take extreme caution around rivers. If you do choose to enter a river, always tell someone where you plan to enter and exit before you leave home
When children are swimming or playing near the water, designate an adult to watch and stay nearby at all times
Swim at public pools monitored by lifeguards and enroll in swim lessons. More information about public pools, including free and low-cost swim lessons, from Seattle Parks and Recreation and King County’s Weyerhaeuser Aquatic Center
Cold water and rivers are a hidden danger – even on hot days
The water in King County open water remains dangerously cold well into summer and rivers often have swift currents and submerged obstacles.
As part of the campaign, Bloodworks Northwest is partnering with renowned muralist Ryan “Henry” Ward, whose art can be found all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond. His work aims to bring joy and inspire blood donation through his unique style, as his unique characters express the love humans have for their pets and other humans.
“This campaign feels like home to me,” said Ward. “I’ve always believed in the healing power of animals and the deep love we share with them. My rescue dog, Katy, changed my life — and being able to use my art to help celebrate that bond, while supporting something as vital as blood donation, means the world to me. The ‘GIVE BLOOD. RESCUE A HUMAN.’ campaign brings together everything I care about: community, compassion, and connection. I’m honored to be part of it, and I hope these murals bring a little light, a little love, and a reminder of how much we can give — just by saying yes to each other.”
Joining Bloodworks Northwest are iconic and important animal rescue organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest: BluePearl™ Pet Hospital, DoveLewis, NEKO Cat Cafe, Blue Dog Bakery, Seattle Humane and Oregon Humane Society. By donating at the upcoming peopleand-pets blood drives, pet owners can learn how their dogs could be potential donors with BluePearl Pet Hospital in Seattle. Additionally, partnerships with Seattle Humane and Oregon Humane Society aim to promote blood donation and support animal welfare.
■ Donors to July 31 have a chance to win a three-night weekend getaway with their pet to Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, Washington, Sunriver Resort in Bend, Oregon, or Breakers in Long Beach, Washington, as well as two nights for your pet at the Sniff Dog Hotel in Portland and Beaverton, Oregon.
Throughout the campaign, humans can donate during the monthly People & Pet Blood Drives on the Bloodworks bloodmobile, while learning how their pets can be screened as potential blood donors through BluePearl Pet Hospital (on May 27, July 1, and July 30) or DoveLewis Animal Hospital (June 24, and July 30). All donors will receive a special gift plus entry into a drawing for a signed Henry print.
“One of the biggest barriers we face when it comes to pet blood donations is awareness” said Meghan Respess, DVM, DACVECC, director of blood banking at BluePearl. “We are so pleased to be partnering with Bloodworks to spotlight the need for blood donations in both human and veterinary medicine. If you’re interested in learning more about our industry leading blood banking program, which prioritizes donor safety, you can visit Bluepearlvet.com/blood-bank.”
Bloodworks Northwest serves as the primary blood supplier to hospitals across Washington and Oregon, ensuring that blood is readily available for patients in need. From Bellingham and Seattle to Eugene and Southern Oregon, it collects, tests, and distributes blood to over 95% of hospitals in the region.
For more information about the “GIVE BLOOD. RESCUE A HUMAN.” campaign and to find out how to get involved, visit www.bloodworksnw.org/pets.
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Your favorite summer reading adventure underway
By Seattle Public Library
The Seattle Public Library (SPL) and Seattle Arts & Lectures (SAL) are joined by new partner King County Library System (KCLS) to launch Summer Book Bingo 2025. Readers in all corners of King County can now participate in the summer reading program that encourages adults to read widely for pleasure and to talk about books with friends, family and neighbors.
Get started by picking up a Book Bingo board at any of 27 SPL locations or 50 KCLS locations. You can also download the board at www. spl.org/BookBingo, www.kcls.org/ BookBingo or www.lectures.org/ BookBingo. Submit your board with enough squares filled out for bingo or blackout by Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. to be entered in a prize drawing.
“Since 2015, Book Bingo has grown into a favorite summer tradition for Seattle readers who want to read adventurously and have some reading fun with friends and family,” said SPL’s Chief Librarian Tom Fay. “We are thrilled to welcome everyone in King County to find out why adults deserve a summer reading program, too!”
“Book Bingo is more than just a reading challenge — it’s a celebration of curiosity, connection, and the quirky ways King County loves to read,” said KCLS Executive Director Heidi Daniel. “We’re excited to bring readers from across King County into the mix for the first time, and we’re hoping to make this the biggest year for Book Bingo yet!”
The 2025 Summer Book Bingo card includes 24 categories — ranging from “Intergenerational Friendship” to “Grief” to “Monsters” — that challenge readers to explore a wide range of books. Categories are designed to be flexible. Any kind of book counts, including audiobooks, graphic novels, and young adult books.
“We are so excited about Book Bingo’s new and expanded chapter — it’s like a deluxe edition!”
said Rebecca Hoogs, Executive Director of Seattle Arts & Lectures. “In a hurry hurry world, the encouragement to slow down and dive into reading feels like a real gift. We can’t wait to see which books readers spend time with,
which books they are pressing into the hands of others, and what new favorite authors or genres they discover along the way!”
SPL and SAL receive many comments each year from participants about their favorite experiences with the program, from “finding a book that was so funny I couldn't read it in public because I was laughing so hard!” to “challenging me to read genres that I do not normally gravitate towards.”
One Summer Book Bingo fan shared that “Reading all of these books was exhilarating. I immersed myself in diverse worlds, each with unique perspectives, which expanded my horizons and deepened my appreciation for storytelling.”
This year’s Book Bingo cards were designed by Seattle-based artist Marlowe Pody, also known as Odd Rabbits.
HOW TO FIND BOOKS FOR SUMMER BOOK BINGO
If you need reading ideas for any bingo square, you can find a wide range of suggestions for each category in book lists created by SPL and KCLS librarians, posted at www.
be entered into a drawing for a commemorative tote bag. If you complete all 24 squares for blackout, you’ll be entered in a drawing for one of three grand prizes per library system, including a “Create Your Own Series” subscription to SAL’s 2025/26 Season.
TEEN BOOK BINGO AND KIDS BOOK BINGO
Teens can also get in on the summer reading fun. SPL and Seattle Arts & Lectures are offering a Teen Book Bingo card that you can download or pick up at any SPL location to start reading and playing. With 25 squares, the teen board includes categories such as “DNF = Did Not Finish,” “Face Your Fears,” and “Published in Your Birth Year.”
To be entered in prize drawings, teens should drop off their card (or a copy) at any location of The Seattle Public Library, or complete the submission form at www.spl.org/BookBingo. Prizes include a $25 Visa gift card for bingo and a grand prize of a $100 gift card to Elliott Bay Book Company for blackout.
WATER
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Of the 190 drowning deaths over the past seven years, more than half (53%) occurred in open water — including rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound. Lake Washington, the Green and Snoqualmie rivers, and Puget Sound were among the most frequent locations.
In King County, many rivers and lakes stay between 50 and 60 degrees in summer. Swimming in this cold water – even when the temperature outside is hot - can trigger a physiological response that leads to panic, rapid breathing, and drowning, especially without a life jacket.
“King County’s lakes, rivers and marine waters are spectacular but can also be dangerous,” said John Taylor, Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks. “Even strong swimmers can experience muscle failure from cold water shock within seconds. And rivers that appear calm can have strong currents and hidden obstacles.”
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You can also stop by any KCLS or SPL location to find Book Bingo displays and ask for suggestions. SPL patrons can ask for personalized suggestions at www.spl.org/ YourNext5 and KCLS patrons can ask for suggestions at www.kcls.org/ BookMatch. For the “SAL Speaker” square and many others, consider reading titles by upcoming or past Seattle Arts & Lectures authors. Keep the conversation going by posting on social media using the hashtag #BookBingoNW2025.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR CARD TO BE ENTERED IN THE PRIZE DRAWING
Submit the front and back of your completed card (with either a bingo or a blackout) by dropping off your card (or a copy) at any location of The Seattle Public Library or the King County Library System, or by completing the submission form at www.spl.org/BookBingo or www. kcls.org/BookBingo. Entries must be received by Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. If you turn in a Summer Book Bingo card with enough squares for bingo (completed in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line), you’ll
WILDFIRE
From page 1
In the case of a natural disaster occurring in King County, FEMA typically picks up 75% of the allowed costs, while the state picks up about 12.5%.
More than 352,000 King County residents live in areas with high vulnerability to wildfires, according to McCluskey. In 2022, the Bolt Creek
HOUSING
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Seattle can’t pass its own rent caps, but it’s gone big on tenant protections, like requiring landlords to provide 180 days' written notice for any rent hikes.
Flynn likened rent caps to unfunded mandates in healthcare,
For younger readers ages 0-12, Seattle Arts & Lectures is offering Kids Book Bingo, which you can download at www.lectures.org/BookBingo, with categories such as “A Biography of Someone You Admire” and “Read in Pajamas.” To be entered into prize drawings, mail your card to Seattle Arts & Lectures at 340 15th Ave E, #301, Seattle, WA 98112, or email a photo of the front and back of your board to bookbingo@ lectures.org. Prizes include drawings of $30 and $100 gift cards to independent bookstores. The deadline for Teen Book Bingo and Kids Book Bingo is also Sept. 2, 2025.
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fire, along with two other significant wildfires ignited, in September and burned into the following month. Those fires produced smoke that reduced the air quality in the King County region to the worst in the world for multiple days.
Along with dangerously cold water from melting mountain snow, seasonal flooding can alter rivers from year to year. That can lead to changes in currents, water depth, and new logjams and branches that can harm swimmers and rafters caught in a swift flow. Experts recommend paddleboarders not wear an ankle leash while recreating on rivers, noting that they can get caught in debris and rocks.
The King County Sheriff’s Office’s Marine Rescue Dive Unit deploys specially trained and equipped deputies responsible for water-related law enforcement, investigations, rescues, and recovery. Since they cover an extremely large area, they ask the public to be as diligent as possible while enjoying local waterways.
“We strongly recommend anyone taking part in any water activities wear a life jacket,” said Sergeant Rich Barton, who oversees the Marine Unit for the King County Sheriff’s Office. “The water can be a dangerous place for even the strongest of swimmers. Many paddle boarders are surprised to learn life jackets are required for that sport as well. They can and will save your life.”
According to a health impact assessment by University of Washington researchers, a similar smoke episode in 2020 contributed to an estimated 92 excess deaths in the region.
arguing that enacted policies shift the housing market, causing cost burdens on housing providers.
“If people are having a difficult time medically, we have Medicaid, which pays the doctor. We don’t go to the doctor and say, ‘Oh no, you have to give this person a heart scan for free because we told you
King County Executive Shannon Braddock also included contingency plans for any disruptions to FEMA as part of her 200-day plan. Braddock’s office will work to establish an emergency preparedness fund and also consider the backfill of select regional disaster funding to ensure mitigation planning, wildfire and extreme heat readiness across the county.
to,’” Flynn said. “Somehow housing is different.”
The Rental Housing Association of Washington suggests direct subsidies to help those struggling to pay rent rather than handicap the market and for local cities and counties to streamline the building process so that more housing can be constructed to fit demand.
FC#: 25-60415-WA-REV APN: 3352402091-06 Abbrev Legal: PTN OF LOTS 10 & 11, BLK 43, C.D. HILLMAN’S MEADOW GARDENS ADD TO THE CITY OF SEATTLE, DIV NO. 4, VOL 12, PG 99 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on 8/30/2007, a certain Mortgage Deed of Trust was executed by HOWARD J. JACKSON AND CARMEN D. JACKSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE as trustors in favor of SEATTLE MORTGAGE COMPANY, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION as beneficiary, and was recorded on 9/5/2007, as Instrument No. 20070905001764, in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (“Secretary” or “HUD”) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family house; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest in the Mortgage Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, pursuant to the following assignment: Corporate Assignment of Deed of Trust from MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC in favor of THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT dated 9/21/2023, recorded on 10/6/2023, as Instrument No. 20231006000896, in the office of the Recorder of King County, Washington; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of 4/3/2025 is $394,362.00; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, which is recorded herewith. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 6/6/2025 at 10:00 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Legal Description: LOT 10; EXCEPT THE NORTH 50 FEET THEREOF; AND THE NORTH 25 FEET OF LOT 11, ALL IN BLOCK 43, C.D. HILLMAN’S MEADOW GARDENS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SEATTLE, DIVISION NO. 4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 12 OF PLATS, PAGE 99. Purportedly known as: 11250 57TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178 The sale will be held at: At the 4th Avenue entrance of the King County Administration Building, located one block east of the courthouse, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA Per the Secretary, the estimated opening bid will be $400,532.00. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent (10%) of the Secretary’s estimated bid amount in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Ten percent of the estimated bid amount for this sale is $40,053.00. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $40,053.00 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to Nemovi Law Group, PC. We will accept certified or cashier’s checks made payable to the bidder and endorsed to Nemovi Law Group, PC if accompanied by a notarized power of attorney or other notarized authorization authorizing Nemovi Law Group, PC to deposit the check into the firm’s trust account on behalf of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of: $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the Foreclosure Commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the
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Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage Deed of Trust is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is based on the nature of the breach, this loan is not subject to reinstatement. A total payoff is required to cancel the foreclosure sale, or the breach must otherwise be cured, if applicable. A description of the nature of the breach is as follows: A BORROWER DIES AND THE PROPERTY IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SURVIVING BORROWER. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. The sale date shown on this Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Secretary, the Foreclosure Commissioner or a court. For Sales Information please call (916) 939-0772 or visit the website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case FC# 25-60415-WA-REV. Your ability to obtain sales information by Internet Website or phone is provided as a courtesy to those not present at the sale and neither Nemovi Law Group, PC nor the website host makes any representations or warranties as to the accuracy or correctness of the information provided thereby. Nemovi Law Group, PC and its agents do not assume any responsibility for reliance on any information received by telephone or website. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. It will be necessary for you to attend all sales in order to obtain the most current information. Neither Nemovi Law Group, PC nor its agents will be liable for any loss you may sustain in using or receiving any information obtained online or by phone. Date: 4/17/2025 NEMOVI LAW GROUP, PC Foreclosure Commissioner 2173 Salk Ave., Suite 250 Carlsbad, CA 92008-6583 Phone: (866) 454-7742 Sale Info: (916) 939-0772 By: Genail M. Nemovi, Attorney Mailing Address: NEMOVI LAW GROUP, PC 2173 Salk Ave, Suite 250 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Physical Address: NEMOVI LAW GROUP, PC 14205 SE 36th Street, Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 NPP0473620 To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 05/14/2025, 05/21/2025, 05/28/2025
File No: 24-01026WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Gagandeep Chandla Current Beneficiary Onslow Bay Financial LLC Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Nationstar Mortgage LLC Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 20220216000941 Parcel Number(s) 618150-0280 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on June 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM sell at public auction located Main Entrance, King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following-described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 28, NORTHLAKE RIM, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 254 OF PLATS, PAGES 80 THROUGH 85, INCLUSIVE, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON Commonly known as: 33022 47th Pl S, Federal Way, WA 98001 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 15, 2022, recorded February 16, 2022, under Auditor’s File No. 20220216000941, records of King County, Washington, from Gagandeep Chandla, as Grantor, to First American Title as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Onslow Bay Financial LLC, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20240320000029. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: 1. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: o $77,677.74 which included the monthly payments, late charges, and accrued fees and costs. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $830,464.77, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from November 1, 2023, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express
or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on June 27, 2025. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by June 16, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before June 16, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after June 16, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Gagandeep Chandla 33022 47th Pl S Federal Way, WA 98001 by both first class and certified mail on July 01, 2024; and the notice of default was personally served upon the Borrower and Grantor, or was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on September 22, 2024. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the abovedescribed property. IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS: The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800569-4287 Website: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAc tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT AFFINIA DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC MAY BE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. \emspace DATED 02/12/2025. By: Natalie Mattera
Title: Foreclosure
Name: Natalie Mattera
Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC
16000 Christensen Rd., Suite 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 (425) 800-4703 NPP0470990
To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 05/28/2025, 06/18/2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING In Re the Trust Estate of Andy Allan Cavaletto, Deceased Case No. 25-4-03692-5KNT
NON-PROBATE 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: May 21, 2025 The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on May 28, 2025, at Kent, Washington the foregoing is true and correct Signed: Notice Agent: Kim Cavaletto-Libri 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 Notice Agent’s oath and declaration cause number: 25-4-036925KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 28, June 4 & 11, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of WILLIAM B. RIPLEY aka WILLIAM BERNARD RIPLEY, Deceased. NO. 25-4-01775-1 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: May 14, 2025 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Adam M. Puluqi aka Adam Matthew Puluqi 14101 NE 2nd St. Bellevue, WA 98007 ATTORNEY FOR PR: Mitchell Aoki 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: 25-4-01775-1 SEA SIGNED: /s/Mitchell Aoki Mitchell Aoki, #61894 Attorney for PR Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 14, 21 & 28, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of: RONALD D. MOOERS, Deceased. No. 25-4-01033-31 PROBATE 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 deceased must, prior to the time such claims 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, the Resident Agent for 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 probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: May 16, 2025. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 28, 2025. Personal Representative: Dora Frances Morrow c/o Hickman Menashe, P.S. 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd. Suite 204 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Attorney for Estate and for the Personal Representative: William S. Hickman Address: Hickman Menashe, P.S. 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Ste. 204 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Telephone: (425) 744-5658 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 28, June 4 & 11, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In re the Estate of GUY R. STRICHERZ, Deceased. No. 25-4-03383-7 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO
CREDITORS (11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative (PR) of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the PR or the PR’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION May 28, 2025 SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC By: /s/ Karin S. Treadwell, WSBA #27630 Attorneys for PR 1417 31st Ave South Seattle WA 98144-3909 (206) 625-0092 /s/ Irene E. Malli Personal Representative c/o Sayre Law Offices, PLLC 1417 31st Ave South Seattle WA 98144-3909 (206) 625-0092 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 28, June 4 & 11, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANK G TOWER VII. Deceased. NO. 25-4-03218-1KNT 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 when the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and by serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (2) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this 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 Filing Notice to Creditors with the Clerk of the Court: May 8, 2025. Date of first Publication in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News, in King County, WA: May 14, 2025 Personal Representative: Louise A Tower, (808) 590-7414, 128015 SE 170th Street, Renton, WA 98058 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In the Matter of the Estate of: DANIEL J. DOHERTY, Deceased. No. 24-4-01824-4 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as the Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by (a) serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and (b) filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the latter of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: May 20, 2025. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 28, 2025. Administrator: Yolanda A. Martinez 19801 32nd Ave S. Apt. #8 SeaTac, WA 98118 Attorney for the Administrator: Ceth D. Hickey Address for Mailing or Service: Ceth D. Hickey Hickman Menashe, P.S. 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Ste 204 Lynnwood, WA 98036 DATED: May 19, 2025. HICKMAN MENASHE, P.S. /s/ Ceth D. Hickey, WSBA
