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JULY 15, 2026

VOL. 107, NO. 29

KCRHA Faces Major Downsizing

The regional authority will retain federal funding, data and coordination duties, while local governments prepare to take back homelessness-service contracts. A separate lawsuit alleges failures before the 2023 killing of Eina Kwon Staff Report

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eattle and King County are moving forward with a major restructuring of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, sharply narrowing the agency’s role while stopping short of dissolving it. Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced July 1 that city- and county-funded homelessness-service contracts will begin moving back to Seattle and King County in January 2027. Under the plan, KCRHA will continue operating as the region’s lead organization for federal homelessness funding, shared data systems and several countywide coordination functions. Direct administration of many shelter, housing, outreach and behavioralhealth contracts will return to the governments that originally transferred those duties to KCRHA. Wilson and Zahilay described the plan as a three-part effort to stabilize the agency’s finances, reduce its responsibilities and reconsider the future structure of the regional homelessness system.

CONTRACTS WILL RETURN TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

KCRHA currently administers approximately $200 million in local, state and federal homelessness funding and manages contracts with organizations providing housing, shelter, outreach and other services. Seattle and King County will develop a comprehensive transfer plan assigning city-funded contracts to the Seattle Human Services Department and countyfunded contracts to the Housing and Community Development Division of King County’s Department of Community and Human Services. The transfer plans are due to the Seattle and King County councils by Aug. 1. Contract-management responsibilities are scheduled to begin moving away from KCRHA in January 2027. Officials say service providers will be included in the planning process and that funding and services should continue during the transition. KCRHA has similarly said people experiencing homelessness, providers and community partners should not experience service disruptions because of the restructuring. Exactly how individual contracts will be divided, how many employees will be needed and how much money will remain under KCRHA’s control have not yet been finalized. KIRO 7 reported that Seattle and King County are expected to take back approximately $160 million in contracts. The station reported that KCRHA’s budget could decline by nearly $203 million, or almost 80 percent, but noted that the exact figure remains under development and will be addressed in the final plans.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson speaks as King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and other regional leaders look on during a July 1 announcement outlining immediate steps to stabilize and restructure the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. KCRHA Chief Executive Officer Kelly Kinnison told KIRO 7 that as many as 30 of the authority’s approximately 70 employees could be laid off. Zahilay said King County could hire as many as 12 employees to resume contract-management work previously handled by the county. Those staffing figures are also estimates rather than final decisions.

INDEPENDENT MONITOR WILL OVERSEE FINANCES

The restructuring follows an April forensic evaluation that identified significant problems involving KCRHA’s financial management, governance and internal controls. A Seattle City Council summary of the evaluation cited a negative cash position of $44.7 million, approximately $13 million in unreconciled balances and administrative overspending. KCRHA has said the evaluation did not find evidence of fraud or diversion of public money. The unreconciled balances reflect serious accounting and documentation failures, but they should not be described as money proven to have been stolen or permanently lost. After the evaluation was released, Wilson and Zahilay directed KCRHA to address its highest-risk findings and prepare a corrective action plan. The authority submitted that plan May 22. Beginning in July, Seattle and King County will jointly place an independent financial monitoring firm inside KCRHA through the end of 2026. The firm is expected to work with agency leadership

on invoicing, internal controls and timely payments to service providers. The monitoring arrangement is intended as an immediate safeguard while the larger contract transfer is planned. It does not replace the transfer process or resolve longer-term questions about KCRHA’s governance.

FEDERAL FUNDING APPLICATION IS AN IMMEDIATE PRIORITY

One of the most time-sensitive concerns is KCRHA’s application for federal homelessness funding. KCRHA serves as King County’s lead agency for the federal Continuum of Care program. Seattle and King County officials say they will work with the authority on the region’s application for the 2026 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding opportunity, which is due in August. Maintaining KCRHA’s role in that process is one reason officials decided to restructure rather than immediately dissolve the agency. Wilson and Zahilay said the reduced administrative burden should allow KCRHA to focus on the regional functions needed to compete for and manage federal funding.

WHAT KCRHA WILL RETAIN

Under the plan, KCRHA will continue to perform several regional duties: • Leading the federal Continuum of Care application; • Operating the Coordinated Entry system used to refer people to supportive housing and rapid rehousing;

• Managing the Homeless Management Information System; • Conducting the annual Pointin-Time Count and Housing Inventory Count; and • Coordinating severe-weather responses for unsheltered residents. KCRHA has also said its Office of the Ombuds will remain in operation. The office provides a channel for people experiencing homelessness, service providers and community members to raise concerns about the homelessnessresponse system. KCRHA argues that contract administration and regional system oversight are separate functions. Even if Seattle and King County manage most local contracts, the authority says the region still needs shared data, coordinated referrals, federal funding administration, system-performance analysis and countywide planning.

RESTRUCTURING DOES NOT END DEBATE OVER DISSOLUTION

The July 1 announcement establishes a restructuring framework, but it does not end the political debate over whether KCRHA should continue to exist. The Seattle and King County councils had already directed their respective executive branches to review the authority’s finances, corrective actions and future structure. Seattle Resolution 32202 called for a recommendation on whether the city should continue participating in KCRHA, restructure the

authority or pursue dissolution. It also required planning for contract management, administrative capacity, stakeholder involvement and continued regional cooperation if restructuring or dissolution were recommended. Several elected officials have supported the decision to retain a smaller regional authority. Others continue to favor winding it down. KIRO 7 reported that Seattle Councilmember Maritza Rivera and King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski, who have introduced legislation seeking dissolution, characterized the return of contracts as a major step but said they still believe the agency should be eliminated. Wilson and Zahilay have said they remain committed to a regional homelessness strategy and view the restructuring as a way to preserve that approach while establishing clearer responsibility for financial and contract management.

LONGER-TERM REGIONAL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDECIDED

The July plan does more than transfer contracts. It also begins a broader discussion about how the regional homelessness system should be structured after the transition. Zahilay’s “Breaking the Cycle” workgroup is examining connections among homelessness, behavioral health, addiction and incarceration. Its recommendations are due Nov. 30, 2026.

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Savvy Senior: Doctor Visits Without the Drive: How Medicare Covers Telehealth

KCRHA, FROM 1 Seattle and King County also plan to convene “Regional Reset Conversations” involving suburban cities, service providers, labor representatives, businesses, philanthropic organizations and people with lived experience of homelessness. Those discussions are expected to produce recommendations by the first quarter of 2027. As a result, the July announcement should not be viewed as the final design of the regional system. It establishes the immediate financial controls, identifies which duties KCRHA is expected to retain and begins the process of transferring local contracts. Decisions about the agency’s longer-term governance and regional relationships remain under development.

LAWSUIT ALLEGES FAILURE TO ACT BEFORE 2023 KILLING

By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I don’t drive much anymore, so getting to the doctor can be a hassle. They suggested telehealth visits, but I’m not very tech savvy. How does Medicare cover these kinds of appointments? —Trying to Keep Up

Dear Trying, ou’re certainly not alone. Many older adults are running into the same issue. Getting to appointments is not as easy as it used to be, and the idea of using technology for doctor visits can feel a little intimidating at first. The good news is that telehealth has made it much easier to get care without leaving home, and it’s usually much simpler to use than people expect. Medicare covers many of these services, too, making it easier to stay connected with your health care providers. Here’s a look at how it works and what Medicare pays for. WHAT IS TELEHEALTH?

Telehealth is simply a way to see or talk to your doctor from home using a phone, tablet or computer. Visits can be done by video, where you and your doctor can see and talk to each other, or sometimes by a regular phone call. And don’t worry, you don’t need to be a tech expert. Many doctor’s offices use simple systems and will walk you through it step by step. In some cases, all you have to do is click a link they send you or answer your phone at the scheduled time. It’s also important to understand that telehealth visits are not just quick chats. They are considered full medical appointments. Your doctor can go over symptoms, review medications, discuss test results and recommend treatment, much like an in person visit. DOES MEDICARE COVER IT?

Yes, Medicare does cover many telehealth services. While telehealth has been part of Medicare for years, it was expanded significantly during the COVID 19 pandemic so people could safely get care from home. Those expanded benefits are still in place today. Right now, Medicare allows you to receive telehealth services from home no matter where you live. Covered visits include a wide range of care, such as reviewing lab results, managing prescriptions, routine checkups, preventive screenings and even evaluating minor illnesses like colds, coughs or infections.

In many cases, follow up visits and ongoing care for chronic conditions can also be handled this way. Another big plus is flexibility. If you are not comfortable with video or do not have internet access, some telehealth visits can still be done using just a regular phone call. And it is not limited to your primary doctor. Many types of health care providers can offer telehealth services. WHAT’S AHEAD?

Here’s where things get a little uncertain. The expanded telehealth coverage that began during the pandemic is not permanent, at least not yet.

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The authority is also facing a lawsuit connected to the June 2023 killing of Eina Kwon, a pregnant Seattle restaurant owner who was shot while sitting in traffic in Belltown. KOMO News reported July 9 that Kwon’s widower, Sung Kwon, filed a lawsuit alleging that KCRHA knew Cordell Goosby had displayed increasingly delusional, aggressive and threatening behavior before the shooting but failed to take reasonable steps to intervene. Goosby shot Eina and Sung Kwon at Fourth Avenue and Lenora Street on June 13, 2023. Eina Kwon and her unborn child died, while Sung Kwon survived a gunshot wound. Goosby was found not guilty by reason of insanity in spring 2026. According to the complaint, as reported by KOMO, KCRHA employees had received reports of Goosby fighting strangers, behaving aggressively and talking about shooting people. The lawsuit alleges that one day before the shooting, a caseworker notified supervisors that Goosby said he needed to leave Seattle before he hurt someone. It further alleges that an immediate evaluation for possible involuntary psychiatric treatment was not initiated. The complaint also alleges that a KCRHA supervisor discouraged an apartment manager from contacting police and said Goosby was not dangerous. The manager later contacted Seattle police. These claims are allegations contained in a civil complaint and have not been proven in court.

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The lawsuit accuses KCRHA of negligence in its policies, hiring, training and supervision of personnel responsible for program participants who may pose a danger to others. It seeks damages in an amount to be determined at trial. KCRHA called the shooting a horrific tragedy and said it would respond through the legal process. The authority declined to address the specific allegations while the litigation is pending. The lawsuit is separate from the forensic financial evaluation and the city-county restructuring plan. However, it adds to broader questions about KCRHA’s responsibilities, internal procedures and accountability for programs operating under its authority.

ACCOUNTABILITY SHIFTS BACK TO SEATTLE AND KING COUNTY

Beginning in 2027, Seattle’s Human Services Department and King County’s Department of Community and Human Services are expected to resume direct responsibility for many homelessness-service contracts. That shift may provide residents, providers and elected officials with clearer lines of responsibility when concerns arise about contract performance, provider payments, shelter operations or neighborhood impacts. However, the precise oversight procedures concerns arise about contract performance, provider payments, shelter operations or neighborhood impacts. However, the precise oversight procedures have not yet been released. The Aug. 1 contracttransfer plans are expected to provide more detail about staffing, contract assignments, administrative costs and continuity of services. KCRHA is not being dissolved under the announced plan. It is being transformed from a broad contracting and funding authority into a smaller organization focused on federal funding, data, referrals and regional coordination. The immediate test will be whether Seattle and King County can complete that transition without delaying provider payments or disrupting services. The longer-term test will be whether dividing contract administration from regional coordination creates stronger accountability—or adds another set of boundaries to a homelessness system already divided among multiple governments, agencies and nonprofit providers.

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Get Growing: Mid-Season Check-in Lastly, a phone or camera is great to take visual “notes” of color combinations you like or want to edit, mapping self-sown surprise plants, ones you forgot you planted, or ones you are amazed survived!

KEEP IN TOUCH

I have a rule – I tend to my existing plants’ basic needs first. I take care of existing plants before planting new ones. That doesn’t keep me from buying new plants – which I have to keep watered – but I will tend to my tomatoes before planting that new hydrangea. Recent ransplants become top of the triage list. Seedlings, divisions, or newly planted purchases get water more often than larger, established plants – this can mean daily if temperatures go over 80 degrees. Note that new plants need this high-touch hydration all season as they become established – up to three growing seasons for perennials, shrubs and trees.

It’s an oldie but a goodie – the gardener’s boots are the best manure – meaning, nothing beats the presence of the Erica gardener. Browne So, walk the Grivas garden a couple of times a week Get at minimum. Growing The more present you can be in your garden, the more likely you’ll be able to catch situations early before they become pressing. Timing your walks with your watering routine is ideal, but more is better. I recommend early morning – there’s light, it’s not too hot, and on non-watering days it’s a good time to water if a plant needs instant help. If you walk daily, you’ll be regulating your circadian rhythm as well – which can help your sleep, too. Having tools ready will keep things easy and efficient. This keeps trips back to the house at a minimum and means you don’t have to use your shirt to hold tomatoes. Bring a watering can (unless the hose is handy), some pruners, and have a bucket or trug handy – perhaps two – one for weeds and one for cut flowers, cuttings or veggie harvests. I like to also have a spray bottle with some diluted fish fertilizer – the liquid fertilizer is instantly available to spray on the leaves for an energy boost. Note that fish fertilizer is higher in nitrogen, so it’s best for promoting healthy leaf growth than flowers.

PRIORITIZE

CLEAN UP AND CHECK-UP

ERICA GRIVAS

he garden has hit its stride, temperatures have fully warmed up into shorts weather – but to keep your garden happy, don’t abandon your garden for the beach - entirely. Let’s do a mid-season check-up and check-in.

Once everyone’s basic hydration is covered, I move on to maintenance. Tomatoes are almost their own category, because of the pruning and tying in necessary. I like to do this separately from watering to really pay attention, since I have about 15 tomatoes this year. For most plants, it’s checking in for any dead or broken branches, and deadheading flowers to keep the show going. Sometimes this is optional – like geum, which you can extend the flowering a bit with regular deadheading. For peas – both ornamental sweet pea flowers and edible pea pods – it’s essential to keep harvesting to prevent the plant from going to seed. Right now, I am adding ‘Miss Wilmott’ sweet peas to a vase and ‘Sugar Magnolia’ purple snap peas to a bowl on my kitchen

Check in on new transplants first, like these native plants in the parking strip. counter daily. At some point, the plant will let you know it’s done. Then, if cool season crops like spinach and bok choy are bolting (flowering), it may be time for a replacement – some basil in the sun or lettuce in the shade. Weed and pest patrol is key, too. Weeds steal vital water, root space, and nutrients from your desired plants. Mulching with organic material will go a long way to easing this chore. Keeping an eye out for leaf damage lets you know what’s happening. Tiny pinholes in your tomatoes or zinnias? Flea beetles – disfiguring but rarely fatal unless out of control. Circular chomps: slugs. Hand picking at night is most effective. Aphids? spray with water regularly until under control, or if necessary, consider using something like horticultural neem oil at dusk or dawn before beneficial insects and pollinators are active. Also consider growing flowers that attract lacewings and ladybugs. You can purchase lady bugs, but you may need to do so repeatedly as they often fly away upon release.

SOWING

There is still time to succession sow fastgrowers like zinnias, lettuces, radishes, basil and marigolds. Budget some extra time for watering those.

REMEMBER TO ENJOY

We’ve laid out a lot of to-dos here, and it’s all too easy to get consumed with the never-ending list of tasks we want to get done. While you’ll get fresh air, exercise and satisfaction, to stop there undermines the real beauty of gardening: savoring the evolving, daily pageant of beauty and wonder that you are co-creating with nature. Remember to set aside a few moments to sit in the garden, whether you want the sun on your face or the cool seclusion of the shade. Smell the flowers of roses, dianthus and sweet peas, and rub and inhale the aromatic leaves of lavender, tomato and pineapple sage. Find ways to extend the enjoyment of the garden by making and sharing bouquets, sketching, or cooking from your harvest.

For the Love of Dogs

our large windows on the north side of our living room offer an aerial view of the surrounding neighborhood, and I can stand by these windows, looking into the warm summer day, and listen to the crows, to the sounds of two little girls laughing and shrieking as they chase one another―always, it seems, ending in tears; to passersby cooing their affection for the small, white, much-loved dog, Nicki, who lives on the first floor. And today, had anyone been able to walk by (I’m on the 3rd floor, so they can’t) they might have

Mary Lou Sanelli Falling Awake thought I was talking to someone else, but I was talking to the window, or to the woman standing in front of the window. I was talking to myself. Reminding myself to thank Nicki’s owner, Francis, next time I see her. See, Nicki used to bark (and bark and bark) at every person walking by. Now he greets us in silence, wagging his tail with supreme happiness, and I love the sound of that. I put off expressing my gratitude to Francis because there is guilt, for starters. One morning, I couldn’t take the barking anymore. I didn’t want to feel so irked but, as it was, I was pretty irked. For one thing, the barking had gone on for over a year, and Francis

would sometimes leave Niki home alone with the windows open, and the barking would increase with Niki’s curiosity. For another, my sister had died unexpectantly around that time and I was irked, generally. I bought ear plugs. I bought a specialized aviation headset. I listened to cover noises like crashing waves and falling rain. But nothing fully masked Nicki’s yipping. And I had to tolerate it because you have to be tolerant. If you can bear to. I could not. Summer was drawing to a close, along with my patience. I know that if you complain about someone’s dog, you are in for trouble because, honey, just about everyone loves dogs, I love dogs. Nearly fifty percent of American households own at least one. Even so, I knocked on Francis’s door.And when I opened my mouth, my plea rolled out as an admonishment. What I wanted to say―but didn’t―is that, cute as they are, dogs don’t respond to commands spoken in babytalk. What I wanted to say―but didn’t―is that I hear people say things in sing-song speech to their dogs like, “Please don’t jump up on the nice lady, Snowball, that’s no way to make friends,” when what might actually keep Snowball from sniffing my privates is if they yelled, “Heel,” at the top of their alpha lungs while giving a firm yank to Snowball’s leash. Heel works in a way that parentese never has, in a way that sweet-talking never will. What I wanted to say―and did―is that you can’t scold Niki in

a high-pitched exaggerated tone and expect him to obey. And then I blurted out, “That’s selfish.” Then Francis called me selfish and slammed the door. Until then, our only contact was seeing one another on the sidewalk from time to time. Would we now have to pretend we didn’t see each other? Ghosts. I still have no idea if what I’d done was the right thing to do, or the worst.

I suspect it was the latter. Luckily, some bad decisions are easier to resolve than others. I wanted to be done with that whole part of myself that was irked. Being irked shrinks your composure as it swells your annoyance. I even realized that I envied Francis a little. If I lost my husband, who would I cuddle before sleep? I’ve written a lot about the subject of friendship over the years. And I still find things about the

theme that fascinate me. A few weeks ago, Francis won my heart. I was leaning over my balcony to better see the hummingbird that likes my salvia―the brightest sprigs of purple I’ve ever managed to grow―when I heard her tell a man that she had trained Nicki by spraying him with a water bottle when he barked. It had worked on other dogs and it would work again―very simple, very easy, very gentle. And the furthest thing from selfish. It’s a gift when your apology is accepted. It’s a gift.

It’s a gift when your apology is accepted. I would show you a picture of Francis and me hugging each other, of us smiling at each other, and how there was warmth and there was relief in our eyes; how we looked happy, like two women who gladly shared the same street address―if I had such a selfie. And if you had asked us right then if we’d become friends, I’m pretty sure we would have said, “yes.” We have. Mary Lou Sanelli’s latest title is In So Many Words. Her newest will be released in the fall of 2026. Save the Date: She’ll be celebrating her new title at Elliott Bay Book Company on October 13th, 7 pm: Third Place Books/Ravenna on October 29th, 7 pm; and signing copies at Magnolia’s Bookstore on October 3rd, 11 am to 2 pm. For more information visit www.marylousanelli.com.

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Become a Seattle Urban Nature Guide This Fall

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effery Sloboden passed away on May 31st, 2026, age 66 from heart disease. He is survived by his sisters, Connie Sloboden, Yuma AZ; Lauren Timko, Henderson NV; brother, Rob Sloboden, Maple Valley WA, niece DeeAnna Bates and great-niece Addison Santo, Las Vegas NV. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday July 19, 2026 from 1pm to 5pm (sharing of memories at 2:30 pm) at Maplewood Golf Course. 4050 Maple Valley Highway Renton, WA 98058

Legal Notices File No: 25-01909WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Addai Investment Groups (AIG) LLC Current Beneficiary Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for Residential Mortgage Aggregation Trust Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer FCI Lender Services Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 20240305000737 Parcel Number(s) 192105-9193 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on 08/14/2026, at 10:00 AM sell at public auction located at the 4th Avenue Entrance of the King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 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 1, AUBURN SHORT PLAT NO. SPL0001-91, RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 9307120756, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 1425 17th St. SE, AUBURN, WA 98002 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 03/01/2024, recorded 03/05/2024, under Auditor’s File No. 20240305000737, records of KING County, Washington, from Addai Investment Groups (AIG) LLC, as Grantor, to Ticor Title & Escrow as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of CV3 Financial Services, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for Residential Mortgage Aggregation Trust, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20240514000201. 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: Upon Maturity on April 1, 2025 the total debt now owing in the amount of $603,776.44 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $512,000.00, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from 04/01/2025, 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 encumbranc-

es on 08/14/2026. Due to the maturity of the loan, the entirety of the debt is due and owing. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured before the date of the sale to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time 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 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: Addai Investment Groups (AIG) LLC PO BOX 25 KIRKLAND, WA 98083 Addai Investment Groups (AIG) LLC PO Box 25 c/o Wendy Fortney Kirkland, WA 98083 by both first class and certified mail on 02/09/2026; 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 02/10/2026. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS: The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in 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: https://www. homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/housingcounseling/ s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT AFFINIA DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC MAY BE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED 03/31/2026 By: RHYS RAN Name: RHYS RAN Title: Foreclosure Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC 16000 Christensen Rd., Suite 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 (425) 800-4703 NPP0487058 To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 07/15/2026, 08/05/2026 File No: 26-02199WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Deborah Fortner Current Beneficiary Freedom Mortgage Corporation Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Freedom Mortgage Corporation Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 20201109001700 Parcel Number(s) 242006-9515 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on July 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM sell at public auction located At the 4th Ave. entrance to the 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: THE EAST 65.94 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 24,

TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND RUNNING THENCE EAST ON SECTION LINE 525 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 20 FEET TO THE TRUE BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 309.20 FEET; THENCE EAST 263.95; THENCE NORTH 311.30 FEET; THENCE WEST 263.77 FEET TO THE PLACE BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 1806 Mchugh Ave., Enumclaw, WA 98022 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated November 4, 2020, recorded November 9, 2020, under Auditor’s File No. 20201109001700, records of King County, Washington, from Deborah Fortner, as Grantor, to Westcor Land Title Insurance Company as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20220302000793. 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 $13,232.61 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 $139,246.44, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from September 1, 2025, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The abovedescribed 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 July 24, 2026. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by July 13, 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 July 13, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after July 13, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant

to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Deborah Fortner 1806 Mchugh Ave Enumclaw, WA 98022 by both first class and certified mail on January 30, 2026; and the notice of default was personally served upon the Borrower and Grantor, or was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on January 30, 2026. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS: The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in 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 counsel-

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ors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www. homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/housingcounseling/ s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT AFFINIA DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC MAY BE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED 3/5/2026 By: Rhys Ran Name: Rhys Ran Title: Foreclosure Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC 16000 Christensen Rd., Suite 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 (425) 800-4703 NPP0485856 To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 06/24/2026, 07/15/2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Case No.: 25-4-04003-5 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MONA BROOKES, Deceased. 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: July 8, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Linda Sawtelle ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Nathan Hoerschelmann, WSBA No. 33592 ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Hoerschelmann Dietz PLLC 140 Lakeside Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 8, 15 & 22, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of DEBORAH ALDEN BYRNE, Deceased. NO. 26-4-04855-7 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: July 15, 2026 ADMINISTRATOR: Donald Edward Byrne ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR: Ashley McAlhaney CMS Law Firm LLC ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 811 Kirkland Avenue, Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CASE NUMBER 26-4-04855-7 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 15, 22 & 29, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of WILLARD DAVID EHRSTROM, aka WILL DAVID EHRSTROM, Deceased. NO. 26-4-01667-1 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: July 1, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: William J. Ehrstrom, aka William Jude Ehrstrom ATTORNEY FOR PR: ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Elizabeth Brown CMS Law Firm LLC. 811 Kirkland Ave Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033

Telephone: 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CAUSE NUMBER: 26-4-01667-1 SEA SIGNED: /s/ Elizabeth Brown Elizabeth Brown, #56708 Attorney for PR Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 1, 8 & 15, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING BOEING EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. LOUIS GOMEZ; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Case No.: 26-2-17211-1 SEA SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: LOUIS GOMEZ; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, 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 8th day of July, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Boeing Employees’ Credit Union, 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 13539 Meridian Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98133, King County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: June 30, 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 July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5 & 12, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of: PAMELA COCHRANE-PRYOR Deceased. No. 26-4-01184-31 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: June 30, 2026 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: July 8, 2026 Personal Representative: Donald L. Cochrane, Jr. Attorney for Estate and for the Personal Representative: Joshua B. Holtry 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 July 8, 15 & 22, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING ESTATE OF Mary Louise Wesley, Deceased. Case No.: 264-04508-6 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The co-personal representatives named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives 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 co-personal representatives 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 copersonal representatives 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: July 1, 2026 Claims may be presented to the Co-Personal Representatives at the following address: Sean Jenkins and Camille Moore, Co-Personal Representatives C/o: NorthStar Law Group, P.S. 1001 Cooper Point Rd. SW #140-704 Olympia, WA 98502 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 1, 8 & 15, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of Marilyn B. Langdon, Deceased CAUSE NO. 26-4-01211-31 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) The person named below has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner pro-

vided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: July 1, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Karen L. DeStefano 22012 NE 23rd St. Sammamish, WA 98074 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Amber L. Hunt Woodinville Law 13901 NE 175th St, Ste G Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 485-6600 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 1, 8 & 15, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: ANTHONY CLARK JR., Deceased. No. 26-4-05105-1 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)(NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 15, 2026 Personal Representative: /s/William Robinson William Robinson, Attorney for Petitioner WSBA #55824 Address for Mailing or Service: Law Offices of William Robinson, PLLC 1408 140th Place NE Suite 205-D Bellevue, WA 98007 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-4-05105-1 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 15, 22 & 29, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: JACK C. HU aka CHIH-YING HU and YANG C. HU aka YANG CHI HU, Deceased. No. 26-4-04560-4 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 decedents 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 creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.60. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Administrator: Tammy Hu DATED this 24th day of June, 2026, at Federal Way, Washington. /s/ Peter Klipstein Peter Klipstein, WSBA #26507 GRAUNKE AYOUB LAW 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: 206-652-4310 Facsimile: 206-6860190 Email: peter@graunke-ayoub.com Counsel for Administrator Address for Mailing or Service: 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 1, 8 & 15, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: MARIA TAMBIO LLAPITAN, Deceased. No. 26-4-04918-9 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.60. This bar is effective as to

claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Personal Representative: Jennifer T. Dyken DATED this 1st day of July, 2026 at Federal Way, Washington. /s/ Peter Klipstein Peter Klipstein, WSBA #26507 GRAUNKE AYOUB LAW 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: 206-652-4310 Facsimile: 206-686-0190 Email: peter@ graunke-ayoub.com Counsel for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: Graunke Ayoub Law 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 8, 15 & 22, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: VAHÉ P. HOVNANIAN, Deceased. No. 26-4-04702-0 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: July 1, 2026. Personal Representative Print Name: Mona Hovnanian Address for Mailing or Service: Mona Hovnanian 3222 36th Ave SW Seattle, Washington 98126 (206) 498-3348 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court Case #: 26-4-04702-0 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 1, 8 & 15, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: AMELIA VILLEGAS, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-04303-2 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 8, 2026 Personal Representative: Lawrence Guevara Attorney for the Personal Representative: Robert C. Iddins Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-4-04303-2 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 8, 15 & 22, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: JUNE TSURUKO OSHIRO, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-05038-1 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 8, 2026 Personal Representative: Stephen S. Oshiro 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 26-4-05038-1 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 8, 15 & 22, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASH-

INGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: LARRY THOMAS LATTIG, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-05013-6 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 15, 2026 Personal Representative: Steven Blomquist Attorney for the Personal Representative: Robert C. Iddins Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-4-05013-6 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 15, 22 & 29, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: ROGER LEE COSTA, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-04439-0 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: See Affidavit of Publication Personal Representative: Wesley Annelle Costa 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: 26-4-04439-0 KNT, King County Superior Court Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 8, 15 & 22, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: RUTH ELLEN WOODCOCK, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-04973-1 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 15, 2026 Personal Representative: Erica L. Woodcock Attorney for the Personal Representative: Robert C. Iddins Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-4-04973-1 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 15, 22 & 29, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: ISABELL B. FEAGAN, Deceased. NO. 26-4-03594-3 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against Decedent must present the claim: • Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and • In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: • By filing with the Court the original of the signed Creditor’s Claim, and • By serving upon or mailing by first class mail to me at the address provided below a

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copy of the signed Creditor’s Claim. The Creditor’s Claim must be presented by the later to occur of: • Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice to you as pro 0ded in RCW 11.40.020(3), or • Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the Creditor’s Claim is not presented within the foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: July 15,2026 Bruce Feagan Executor/Personal Representative Address for Mailing of Claim: 6889 Lacona St Othello, WA 99344 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 15, 22 & 29, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY Estate of ADDELE D. WELLS, Deceased. No. 26-401179-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) THE ADMINISTRATOR NAMED BELOW has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 8, 2026 Administrator Typed Name: Sloan M. Hubl Attorney for Estate: Jody K. Reich, WSBA #29069 Address for Mailing or Service: Jody Reich Law, PLLC 209 4th Ave S., Suite 101-A Edmonds, WA 98020 Jody Reich Law, PLLC 209 4th Avenue S., Suite 101-A Edmonds, WA 98020 (206) 940-0808 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 8, 15 & 22, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY In Re the Estate of: LARRY E. MCLAUGHLIN, Deceased. NO. 26-4-01361-31 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. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)( c ); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 15, 2026 /s/ Michelle R. Danner, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Paige Buurstra, WSBA# 40500 Buurstra Law PLLC 21 Avenue A, Ste C Snohomish, WA 98290 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 15, 22 & 29, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY In Re the Estate of: RICHARD J. BURRELL, Deceased. NO. 26-4-01362-31 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. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 15, 2026 /s/ Colin J. Burrell, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Paige Buurstra, WSBA# 40500 Buurstra Law PLLC 21 Avenue A, Ste C Snohomish, WA 98290 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 15, 22 & 29, 2026 Superior Court of Washington, County of King No. 26-2-13358-1 SEA HENRY W. DEAN, solely in his capacity as the successor trustee of the BINGHAM 2023 WASHINGTON FAMILY TRUST u/a dated April 14, 2023, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL MALNATI, APOLLONIA AGNES KWAN, the

unknown heirs of WILLIAM YUK LEUNG KWAN, and all others having an interest in or to the real property legally described in the Complaint, Defendants. The State of Washington to the said Unknown Heirs of WILLIAM YUK LEUNG KWAN: 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 17th day of June, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Henry W. Dean, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiff, Dennis McGlothin, at his 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 object of the action is to clear title to certain real property located in King County, Washington, as more fully described in the complaint. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained from either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney below. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Dated: 06/17/2026 Dennis McGlothin, Western Washington Law Group, PLLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys. 10485 NE 6th St. #2620, Bellevue, WA 98004. 425-728-7296. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2026 Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce CHARLES BEN THOMAS JR CHARLETTA CRUZ Petitioner vs. CHARLENE IDA NICHOLSON Respondent No. 26-2-009690 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (SMPB) Summons By Publication The STATE OF WASHINGTON to: CHARLENE IDA NICHOLSON YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear on the 21st day of July, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Pierce Superior Court, 930 Tacoma Ave S., Tacoma WA 98402 and respond to the petition. If you fail to respond, an order of protection will be issued against you pursuant to RCW 7.105.310 for a minimum of one year from the date you are required to appear. A temporary order of protection has been issued against you, restraining you from the following: (contact the court for a complete copy of the Temporary Order) [x] Do not cause any physical harm, bodily injury, assault, nonconsensual sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration, and do not harass. threaten, or stalk the protected person or any minor children residing with the protected person. [x] Do not attempt or have any contact, including nonphysical contact, directly, indirectly, or through third parties, regardless of whether those third parties know of the order, except for service of court documents with the protected person or any minor children residing with the protected person. [x] Do not return to or enter the protected person’s residence, workplace, school, vehicle and/or other location: [x] Do not knowingly come within, or knowingly remain within, 1,000 feet or other distance (specify) of the protected person and the protected person’s residence, school, workplace, vehicle or other location: [x] Do not harass, follow, monitor, keep under physical or electronic surveillance, cyber harass (as defined in RCW 9A.90.XXX), or use phone, video, audio or other electronic means to record, photograph, or track locations or communication, including digital, wire, or electronic communication, of the protected person. [x] Do not commit or threaten to commit acts of abandonment, neglect, financial exploitation, or abuse, including sexual abuse, mental abuse, physical abuse, personal exploitation, and improper use of restraints, against the vulnerable adult. A copy of the petition, notice of hearing, and temporary ex parte protection order has been filed with the clerk of this court. Date: JUN 16 2026 Petitioner’s Signature /s/ Charletta Cruz Print name here CHARLETTA CRUZ I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [x] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 2308 Plumeria Avenue, North Las Vegas, NV 89081 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5, 2026 TS No WA05000015-23-3 TO No 250711878-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: DEREK M. PAVONE, AN UNMARRIED MAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: TH MSR Holdings LLC FKA Matrix Financial Services Corporation Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: JANE E. CARPENTER ON BEHALF OF FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20141119000120 Parcel Number: 6649420080 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 24, 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, towit: UNIT(S) N108, PARK SUMMIT, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION THEREOF RECORDED MAY 23, 1984, UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 8405231114, AND SURVEY MAP AND PLANS RECORDED IN VOLUME 70 OF CONDOMINIUMS, PAGE 70 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE; RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO. APN: 6649420080 More commonly known as 211 SUMMIT AVE E APT 108, SEATTLE, WA 98102-6310 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated November 13, 2014, executed by DEREK M. PAVONE, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded November 19, 2014 as Instrument No. 20141119000120 and the beneficial interest was assigned to MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION and recorded January 18, 2022 as Instrument Number 20220118000817 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by TH MSR Holdings LLC FKA Matrix Financial Services 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 May 1, 2024 To March 13, 2026 Number of Payments 1 $24,555.76 Total $24,555.76 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION May 1, 2024 March 13, 2026 $192.55 $192.55 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: November 13, 2014 Note Amount $152,000.00 Interest Paid To: April 1, 2024 Next Due Date: May 1, 2024 Current Beneficiary: TH MSR Holdings LLC FKA Matrix Financial Services Corporation Contact Phone No: 877-426-8805 Address: 446 Wrenplace Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $124,138.97, 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 July 24, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by July 13, 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 July 13, 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 July 13, 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, TH MSR Holdings LLC FKA Matrix Financial Services Corporation or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS DEREK M. PAVONE 211 SUMMIT AVE E APT 108, SEATTLE, WA 98102-6310 DEREK M. PAVONE 1619 BELMONT AVE, #310, SEATTLE, WA 98122 DEREK M. PAVONE 211 SUMMIT AVE E, #N108, SEATTLE, WA 98102 by both first class and certified mail on February 2, 2026, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place January 30, 2026 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 FI-

NAL 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 Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) will impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www. federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-moneylaundering-regulations-for-residential-realestate-transfers Dated: March 1, 2026 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 123668, Pub Dates: 06/24/2026, 07/15/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS TS No WA09000062-25-1 TO No 250353649-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ RAMIREZ, A SINGLE MAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: TH MSR Holdings LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: BISHOP, WHITE, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20220930000396 Parcel Number: 7398900940 | 739890094009 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 24, 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, towit: UNIT 102, BUILDING J, ROLLING HILLS, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION THEREOF RECORDED JULY 17, 1979, UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 7907170724, AND SURVEY MAP AND PLANS RECORDED IN VOLUME 34 OF CONDOMINIUMS, PAGE 14 THROUGH 49, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO.SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 7398900940 | 739890094009 More commonly known as 2020 GRANT AVE S #J102, RENTON, WA 98055 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 27, 2022, executed by EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ RAMIREZ, A SINGLE MAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded September 30, 2022 as Instrument No. 20220930000396 and the beneficial interest was assigned to TH MSR Holdings LLC and recorded October 30, 2025 as Instrument Number 20251030001016 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by TH MSR Holdings 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 November 1, 2024 To March 24, 2026 Number of Payments 1 $37,018.31 Total $37,018.31 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION November 1, 2024 March 24, 2026 $456.60 $456.60 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: September 27, 2022 Note Amount $308,750.00 Interest Paid To: October 1, 2024 Next Due Date: November 1, 2024 Current Beneficiary: TH MSR Holdings LLC Contact Phone No: 877-426-8805 Address: 446 Wrenplace Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $300,754.23, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other

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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 July 24, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by July 13, 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 July 13, 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 July 13, 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, TH MSR Holdings LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ RAMIREZ 2020 GRANT AVE S #J102, RENTON, WA 98055 EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ RAMIREZ 2020 GRANT AVENUE SOUTH UNIT J102, RENTON, WA 98055 EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ RAMIREZ GRANT AVE S, RENTON, WA 98055 EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ RAMIREZ J102 2020 GRANT AVE S, RENTON, WA 98055 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ RAMIREZ 2020 GRANT AVE S #J102, RENTON, WA 98055 by both first class and certified mail on December 29, 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 December 29, 2025 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/ housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) will impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www. federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-moneylaundering-regulations-for-residential-realestate-transfers Dated: March 24, 2026 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 123901, Pub Dates: 06/24/2026, 07/15/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS

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FUN!

Our summertime roundup of shopping and cool stuff to do around the greater Seattle area!

King County Fair July 16-19

BLASTFEST Saturday, July 18

It is a bit of a drive, but it is the county fair. The King County Fair runs with carnival rides, a kids zone, live entertainment, livestock exhibits, 4-H and FFA displays, vendors and rodeo events.

Seattle Center will pulse with Afrobeats, Amapiano and Afrofusion rhythms during BLASTFEST, a one-day celebration of African music and culture. The festival features live performances from international and local artists, DJs, dance, food vendors and cultural experiences, making it one of the Northwest’s premier Afrobeats events.

Enumclaw Expo Center, Enumclaw

Alki Art Fair July 17-19 Browse artwork from talented Northwest artists while enjoying sweeping views of Puget Sound. Live music, food vendors and hands-on activities make this waterfront festival a favorite destination each summer.

Alki Beach, West Seattle

GeekFest West July 17-19 Fans of gaming, comics, cosplay, anime and technology gather for a weekend celebrating geek culture. Expect special guests, tournaments, exhibitors and activities for every age.

Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue

Seattle Center, Seattle

CID Celebration Saturday, July 18 Seattle’s Chinatown-International District comes alive with cultural performances, neighborhood businesses, food vendors and family activities. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods while supporting local organizations.

from Southwest Lander Street in the Admiral District to Southwest Edmunds Street in The Junction. The free Seafair tradition features community groups, marching bands, floats and other parade entries.

West Seattle Junction, Seattle

Seattle Arab Festival July 18-19 Celebrate the diverse cultures of the Arab world through traditional music, dance, food, art and educational exhibits. The festival welcomes visitors to experience customs and traditions from across the Middle East and North Africa.

Seattle Center, Seattle

Bon Odori Festival July 18-19

West Seattle Grand Parade Saturday, July 18

One of Seattle’s favorite summer traditions invites visitors to join traditional Japanese Bon Odori dancing, enjoy authentic food and experience cultural performances. Even first-time visitors are encouraged to join the community dances.

The West Seattle Grand Parade returns at 11 a.m., traveling south on California Avenue Southwest

Seattle Buddist Temple, Central District

CID, Seattle

Seattle Indian Days Powwow July 17-19 The 37th annual Seattle Indian Days Powwow returnsto Discovery Park!

Natsu Matsuri July 18-19 A two-day festival on Sixth Avenue South and South Weller Street will feature street food, taiko drumming, lion dancing and other live entertainment. Most food and vendor booths will accept cash only.

Uwajimaya, Seattle

Seattle CID Seafair Parade Sunday, July 19 Colorful dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations, marching groups and community organizations fill the streets during this annual Seafair tradition. The parade is one of the highlights of Seattle’s summer cultural calendar.

CID, Seattle

Seattle Indies Summer Picnic Sunday, July 19 Seattle Indies will host its annual Summer Picnic from noon to 7 p.m. at Shelter 1 in Madrona Park. The family- and pet-friendly gathering includes grilled food, snacks, desserts and lawn games. Hot food will be served from 1 to 5 p.m. Alcohol is not permitted.

Madrona Park, Seattle

Seafair Clown Arrival Saturday, July 17 The free, family-friendly celebration marks the return of one of Seafair’s longtime traditions.

Attendees enjoy Native foods and shop from more than 50 Indigenous artists and vendors.

The event will feature entertainment for all ages, along with stickers, buttons, balloons, and plenty of clowning around. Families can meet the Seafair Clowns and enjoy a playful kickoff to the height of Seattle’s summer festival season.

Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, Seattle

Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavillion, Waterfront

The free, public Seafair tradition brings together Native people for three days of dancing, drumming, food and art.

Remember to Stay Safe! Drink plenty of water, apply sunscreen regularly and keep children within sight at all times.