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OP/ED: Barnes Fallout Puts Mayor Wilson on the Defensive

VOL. 107, NO. 34

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Recall talk is testing whether Seattle wants accountability, punishment or a double standard. Staff Report

eattle Mayor Katie Wilson is facing recall talk early in her administration, but the question for residents is bigger than whether they are angry. It is whether anger is enough - and whether the same anger would be aimed this quickly at a man. The calls began after Wilson asked former Police Chief Shon Barnes to resign following the city’s widely criticized communication response to the July 26 shooting during the Bite of Seattle. Previous coverage in this paper has already detailed the shooting and Barnes’ departure: three people were killed, four others were wounded, officers on scene responded within seconds, and the city took nearly five hours to provide a fuller public update. This is now a different story. The recall conversation is not about whether the shooting was tragic. It was. It is not about whether the public deserved faster information. We did. It is not even only about whether Wilson communicated Barnes’ departure well. She did not. In Washington, recall is not a second election for disappointed voters. State law says recall charges must allege malfeasance, misfeasance or violation of the oath of office. A voter must prepare written charges alleging those grounds before the process can move forward. King County Elections describes recall as a process that can lead to a special election only after petitions and signatures meet required steps. Wilson’s rollout deserves criticism. Rumors about Barnes’ status moved faster than official confirmation. Councilmembers complained about being left in the dark. Residents watched City Hall stumble through another public-safety crisis and wondered who was actually in charge. But a recall asks for something more serious than frustration. It asks voters to remove an elected mayor before the end of the term. It also requires some honesty about how Seattle got here. Barnes was not Wilson’s pick. He was selected by former Mayor Bruce Harrell after a national search and began work in Seattle in 2025. Harrell had already moved through multiple police leaders during his administration: he appointed Adrian Diaz as permanent chief, later moved Diaz aside and appointed Sue Rahr interim chief, then selected Barnes as the next chief. That churn did not make Harrell face recall. But Wilson inherited the last choice in that sequence, kept him briefly, then made a hard call after a public-safety and communications failure. Suddenly, the language escalated. That does not prove every critic is sexist. It does make the double standard hard to ignore. Barnes’ supporters argue he was scapegoated. Black community organizations, including the Seattle NAACP and Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, urged Wilson not to remove him and said he should not be made a scapegoat for complex public-safety failures. Barnes was Seattle’s second Black police chief, and his removal carried racial weight in a city with a long history of distrust around policing and accountability. But taking that concern seriously does not require treating Barnes as beyond question. The problem was that Barnes’ short tenure had already raised questions about workplace culture, retaliation claims and

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LGBTQ+ trust inside a department already damaged by harassment allegations. Then came allegations under Barnes. PubliCola reported that former SPD general counsel Rebecca Boatright and former chief operating officer Brian Maxey filed tort claims after being terminated from their positions, alleging they were pushed out in retaliation for raising concerns about internal decisions they believed had discriminatory implications, particularly involving gender and LGBTQ+ issues within the department. According to their claims, both said they objected to actions taken by senior leadership and were subsequently sidelined and ultimately fired after those objections created friction with the chief ’s inner circle. The filings frame their dismissals not as routine personnel changes, but as retaliation for challenging how policy and personnel decisions were being handled at the top of SPD. Because those decisions and leadership dynamics occurred under Chief Shon Barnes’ tenure, the claims place responsibility for the alleged retaliation and workplace culture issues within his chain of command, making him central to the dispute even though the allegations remain unproven. Those are allegations, not findings. But they are not minor gossip. They are exactly the kind of warning signs a new mayor would have to weigh when deciding whether the chief she inherited was the right person to keep leading SPD. For a city trying to rebuild trust with women officers, LGBTQ+ residents, communities of color and residents skeptical of police leadership, workplace culture was not a side issue. It was central to the job. That is why the recall talk feels lopsided. If Wilson is being criticized for secrecy, poor communication and a costly severance package, the criticism is earned. Residents are right to ask why the departure was

handled so poorly and why a short-tenured chief could leave with a major payout. But if Wilson is being treated as uniquely destabilizing for ending a leadership problem she did not create, residents should ask what standard is actually being applied. Seattle has watched male leaders preside over SPD lawsuits, leadership churn, consent-decree battles, police-accountability fights and public-trust failures without recall becoming the immediate frame for every failure. Wilson is being judged as a mayor, but also as a woman, a progressive, a renter, a former organizer and someone many critics had already decided was unserious on public safety before the Barnes decision. Some of the criticism is about what she did. Some of it appears to be about what people feared she represented. Both can be true. City Council’s anger also deserves examination. Councilmembers are right to demand timely communication from the mayor. They are right to worry about SPD stability. But councilmembers also confirmed Barnes. They cannot insist stability is the highest value without explaining why the public should have confidence in the leader being stabilized. Stability matters. But stability without judgment is just inertia. A recall can remove a person. It cannot, by itself, fix delayed answers, defensive leadership, closed-door hiring decisions or a police department still struggling with trust. Wilson may deserve sharp criticism. Barnes may deserve a fuller accounting. Council may deserve more scrutiny than it has received. The harder question is not whether people are angry enough to say “recall.” It is whether they are serious enough to ask why this keeps happening, and why this mayor is the one suddenly held accountable for all of it.

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A Caregiver’s Guide to Medicare By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s enrolled in original Medicare. Can you help me? —Caregiving Connie

Dear Connie, aking care of a parent after a stroke is hard enough without having to figure out Medicare too. The good news is that understanding the program can make life a lot easier. Knowing what’s covered – and what isn’t – can help you plan ahead, avoid costly surprises and make sure your father gets the care he needs. Here’s a practical guide to get you started. MEDICARE BASICS

One of the best places to start is the official “Medicare & You” handbook. It explains benefits and services in plain language. Medicare mails an updated copy every fall, but you can also view it online at medicare.gov/ medicare-and-you. For questions, call Medicare at 800-6334227 to speak with a representative. They can clarify coverage for doctor visits, hospital stays, home health care, and more. YOUR STATE’S STATE HEALTH INSURANCE

Assistance Program (SHIP) is another great resource. SHIP counselors provide free, oneon-one counseling to help you understand your coverage, identify cost-saving programs, and answer questions about Medicare. Find a counselor near you at shiphelp.org or 877-839-2675. Caregivers should also create a secure Medicare account at medicare.gov/account/ login. Once your father’s account is set up, you can review his coverage, track claims, check the status of medical services and prescriptions, and see which preventive benefits he’s eligible for. It’s an easy way to stay organized and keep all of your father’s Medicare information in one place. CHOOSING PROVIDERS

Medicare also lets you compare providers online at medicare.gov/care-compare. You can search for doctors, hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes, hospice providers, and medical equipment suppliers in your area. This is especially useful after a stroke, when your father may need rehabilitation or specialized care at home.

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Original Medicare covers many services your father may need, including hospital care, doctor visits, lab tests, and outpatient treatments. It also covers home health care if your father is homebound, under a doctor’s care, and needs part-time skilled nursing or rehabilitation therapy, such as physical, occupational or speech therapy. Medicare also covers medically necessary durable medical equipment and supplies prescribed by a doctor, including oxygen, wheelchairs, walkers and catheters. Short-term skilled nursing care in a facility may also be covered for up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay. Prescription medications are generally covered through a separate Medicare Part D plan, which helps pay for many outpatient drugs your father may need. Hospice care is covered for patients with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a doctor. It includes nursing care, medications for comfort and short-term respite care to give caregivers a break. However, Medicare generally doesn’t pay for long-term custodial care at home, in an assisted living facility or in a nursing home. That means it generally won’t cover ongoing help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating, using the bathroom or supervision for someone with dementia. Routine dental care, dentures, eye exams for glasses and hearing aids are also not covered. COST HELP

If your father has limited income and resources, check programs that help reduce Medicare costs. Extra Help assists with prescription drug expenses, and Medicare Savings Programs can help pay premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance. Visit medicare.gov/basics/costs/help or call 800-633-4227 to learn more or check eligibility. Taking time to understand Medicare can make caregiving a little less stressful. It helps you stay on top of appointments, treatments and equipment needs, while giving you greater confidence that your father is receiving the care and benefits he’s entitled to.

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Soak Up the Last Drops of Summer Without Spending Much Staff Report

ummer always seems to disappear faster than families expect. One week there are late sunsets, wet towels, scraped knees and kids asking what they are doing tomorrow. Then suddenly the schoolyear calendar is back on the fridge and everyone realizes there are only a few more chances to make summer feel like summer. The good news is that a memorable end-of-summer day does not have to be expensive or complicated. It just takes a little more planning this year for families who would normally head straight to Queen Anne Pool. Queen Anne Pool remains closed because of a significant underground leak, with Seattle Parks and Recreation saying the pool will stay closed until fall 2027 while major repairs are completed. To offset the closure, the city expanded swim lesson and public swim capacity elsewhere, including at Mounger Pool in Magnolia. That means a water day is still possible, but it may require a backup plan. Mounger Pool is the obvious close-to-home option while the weather holds, but families should check schedules before loading the towels. Seattle Parks also offers free swimming at several lifeguarded beaches during the summer, and Discovery Park offers another kind of water day: a beach walk, driftwood exploring, tide watching and a picnic without admission fees. The park’s summer

beach shuttle runs Thursdays through Sundays until Sept. 5, making the beach easier to reach without turning the walk back uphill into the main event. Keep the expectations low. Kids do not need matching beach chairs or a perfect cooler. They need permission to get sandy, a towel that is not precious and something to eat afterward. If swimming is not

realistic, skip rocks, look for shells, count ferries, watch for seals or let kids build a driftwood fort that will not survive the day. Another easy plan is to let the farmers market handle dinner. Queen Anne Farmers Market runs Thursdays at West Crockett Street and Queen Anne Avenue North, while Magnolia Farmers Market runs Saturdays in the

village. Instead of treating the market like an errand, turn it into the outing: give each kid a few dollars to choose fruit, flowers, bread or one treat, then build dinner from what looks good. A loaf of bread, berries, tomatoes, cheese, tamales, pastries or whatever everyone picked can become a picnic without much cooking. Take it to Kerry Park, Ella Bailey Park, Magnolia Boulevard, a pocket park or the backyard. Bring a blanket, add bubbles, sidewalk chalk, a deck of cards, a soccer ball or a cheap pack of glow sticks, and let dinner be the event. The point is not to create a perfect family memory. The point is to stop treating dinner like one more task and let a regular summer evening feel a little more special. For a slightly bigger adventure, make a u-pick farm the whole plan. Late summer is a good time to look for blueberries, blackberries, flowers and farm stands, depending on what is ripe. Bellevue’s Mercer Slough and Larsen Lake blueberry farms are close enough to feel doable but far enough away to feel like a real outing. Because availability changes quickly, families should check farm updates before leaving, bring water and sunscreen, and go earlier in the day when kids still have patience. The beauty of u-pick is that it gives the day a built-in mission. Little kids like the bucket. Older kids like weighing what they picked. Adults like going home with something useful. Nobody has

City of Seattle Briefs Staff Report CITY LIGHT ASKS RESIDENTS ABOUT ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION

Seattle City Light is asking residential customers to complete a new transportation electrification survey as the utility plans future investments in electric-vehicle charging and other transportation options. The survey is open from Aug. 14 through Sept. 11 and asks residents about their awareness of transportation electrification, access to electrified transportation and trust in City Light. The utility said this is the first year it has fielded the survey and plans to repeat it annually to track changes in customer views over time. The survey is available in multiple languages and should take about 10 minutes to complete. Participants may enter to win one of eight $100 gift cards after finishing the survey. City Light said the feedback will help create a baseline for community input and guide future transportation electrification strategies. Take the Survey here: https://citylight.seattle.gov/ transportation-electrification-survey

MAYOR REQUESTS REVIEW OF BITE OF SEATTLE COMMUNICATION

Mayor Katie Wilson has asked the Office of Inspector General to conduct an independent after-action review of the city’s public information response following the July 26 mass shooting at Bite of Seattle. The review will examine the timeline of public communications after the shooting, identify delays and their causes, and recommend improvements to coordination and

protocols for future critical incidents. Wilson directed involved city departments and offices to cooperate with the review by providing records and participating in interviews. “The people of Seattle deserve timely, accurate information after major public safety events, and I want to understand clearly how the process can be improved,” Wilson said. Inspector General Lisa Judge said the review will examine the timeliness and effectiveness of communication between responders and with the community. The final report is expected by mid-December and will be shared with the Mayor’s Office, the City Council’s Public Safety Committee and the public.

RESIDENTS INVITED TO HOST DAY OF SERVICE PROJECTS

Seattle’s annual citywide day of service, Show Up, Seattle!, will return Saturday, Sept. 26, and the Department of Neighborhoods is looking for groups willing to host volunteer projects. Now in its fifth year, the event brings together volunteers across the city for neighborhood cleanups, beautification work, community gardens, parks, schools, nonprofits and other community-led projects. The department is accepting applications from organizations, neighborhood groups, schools, faith communities, businesses and residents who want to lead an event. Volunteer registration will open after projects are organized. Opportunities are expected to be available for people of all ages and abilities, including families, friends, coworkers and neighbors. “Show Up, Seattle! is a simple idea: spend a day helping out, meeting

your neighbors, and making our city a little better together,” Wilson said. Groups interested in hosting a project can register through the city. More information is available at seattle.gov/day-of-service.

EMERGENCY UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE EXPANDING

More Seattle utility customers will qualify for emergency bill help beginning in January 2027. Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle City Light are expanding income eligibility for emergency assistance to 80% of Area Median Income. For a one-person household, the maximum annual income will rise from $58,536 to $92,160. For a two-person household, the limit will increase from $76,548 to $105,405. Seattle Public Utilities said the change will help more customers address outstanding balances and avoid service shutoffs. The number of SPU customers who may qualify is expected to grow from about 26,000 to 36,000, with the expansion providing about $1 million more in emergency assistance each year. For 2026, eligible SPU customers can receive up to $1,074 toward a current water, sewer and garbage balance. The expansion will also remove the distinction between households with and without children younger than 18, allowing eligible customers to access the full available assistance. Seattle City Light also offers emergency help for customers behind on electricity bills, including $710 or more toward a past-due balance and an additional $250 credit through Project Share. The utilities say customers do not need to wait until service is at immediate risk to seek help.

to sit through a long program or spend half the day in line. Then actually use what you picked. Make blueberry pancakes for dinner, freeze a bag for the first week of school or put berries over ice cream and call it a summer sendoff. The activity is not just picking berries; it is turning one ordinary late-summer day into something the family did together. For older kids and teens, give them some control. Let them choose the playlist for a sunset drive, invite a friend to the picnic, pick the dessert or take the photos. Teenagers may act unimpressed, but they still remember when someone made time for them.

Families do not need a big trip to give summer a proper goodbye. Families do not need a big trip to give summer a proper goodbye. The goal is not to cram in every missed plan. The goal is to notice what is still here: warm evenings, local parks, farmers markets, beach towels, blackberries, ferries, bug bites and a little more daylight than we will have soon. Summer is winding down, but it is not gone yet. There is still time for one more market picnic, one more beach walk, one more bucket of berries and one more ordinary day that kids may remember years from now as something special.

The Biggest Health Decision You Might Not Discuss With Your Doctor By Nancy Weinbeck

s we age, we may think about health in terms of doctor visits, medications, specialists, surgeries, all that medical “stuff.” But we may not be thinking about a key driver to our health: where we live and the community we are a part of. I was recently sharing some research on this topic with our residents here at Bayview. Research continues to show that a move to a Life Plan Community (like Bayview) has positive impacts on health and extends lifespan. There are several reasons that may explain this. Perhaps most important, think in terms of expansion versus contraction. When one is part of a Life Plan Community, the social landscape and opportunities for engagement grow enormously. From dining with friends and neighbors, participating in hobbies and classes, taking excursions together – there’s so much to do and so many people with which to do things. Loneliness is a killer – research supports that. Engagement is a life enhancer – research supports that. Community isn’t a nice

to have. It’s a must have that deserves at least equal stature in your longevity protocol. And just like other interventions, timing is everything. Waiting to move until a fall, a death of a partner, a hospitalization, or the like, means that you may already losing physical, cognitive, and emotional reserves that can be harder to rebuild once diminished. Being proactive and intentional means building reserves so if and when challenges arise, you have higher capacity to manage them. All this to say, what if the most powerful medication isn’t a pill bottle hiding in your medicine cabinet? In fact, what if it’s not hiding at all? It might be at the dinner table surrounded by friends. Maybe it’s in a morning tai chi class with your neighbors, or a writing class, or simply relaxing with friends because the chores of maintaining a home have been delegated out. And so forth. Thriving is more than just managing. It’s being intentional about the environment you create for yourself. Rather than a new prescription, perhaps a new address is just what the doctor ordered!

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Understanding the Aging Journey

A series of articles designed to help older adults and their families navigate life’s next chapter. By Renato Alesiani Task Force General Manager Aegis Living Queen Anne Galer CHAPTER 3: AGING AT HOME OR MOVING TO A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY? In the first two chapters of this series, we explored two important milestones in the aging journey: recognizing when a new chapter of life begins and preparing thoughtfully for what comes next. In this article, we will examine one of the most difficult and emotionally charged decisions many families will ever face. At first glance, the answer may seem straightforward. In reality, it often brings uncertainty, emotional pain, and, unfortunately, disagreements among family members. Should we do everything possible to help our aging parents remain at home, or is it time to consider moving to a senior living community? There is no single answer that is right for every family. Every situation is unique, shaped by a person’s health, safety, financial resources, support system, and, most importantly, their own wishes. The best advice I can offer is to involve the entire immediate family in the conversation as early as possible. Encourage everyone to listen with empathy, respect each other’s perspectives, and, as much as possible, keep emotions from overshadowing the facts. While this decision will always have an emotional component, approaching it logically, carefully weighing the advantages and disadvantages of each option, will often lead to the best outcome for both the older adult and the family as a whole. I hope to provide information that will help make this decision a little less overwhelming. At the very least, my goal is to help families understand when each option is realistic and when circumstances may leave little room for choice. My input is based on my experience, not only working with families who have made the decision to move a loved one into a senior living community but also speaking with hundreds of families through educational seminars and community presentations on aging. Let’s begin by examining why this question arises in the first place. The declining health of one or both parents is, by far, the most common reason families begin discussing senior living community. As I mentioned in my previous articles, the decision to move a parent into a senior living community is rarely made proactively. In the vast majority of cases, it is made in response to a significant health event or a sudden decline in physical or cognitive abilities. A fall resulting in hospitalization, a stroke, a diagnosis of dementia, repeated medication errors, or increasing difficulty with everyday activities such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals, or managing personal hygiene often become the turning points. These events force families to ask an important question: Can Mom or Dad continue to live safely and independently at home? Unfortunately, because the conversation often begins during a crisis, families are left making one of the most important decisions of their lives under tremendous emotional stress and with very little time to evaluate their options. That is precisely why planning ahead, and having these conversations before a crisis occurs, is so important. START BY ASKING YOURSELF: IS STAYING AT HOME A SAFE OPTION? Once health concerns arise, the next question is a practical one: Is staying at home still the safest choice? The answer depends not only on a person’s medical condition but also on the layout and condition of the home. Stairs, narrow hallways, slippery bathrooms, poor lighting, and other

physical barriers can quickly turn a familiar home into a safety risk for someone with limited mobility or balance issues. Cognitive decline presents additional challenges. Individuals living with dementia may forget to take medications, leave the stove on, wander away from home, or become confused during an emergency. In these situations, even a well-designed home may no longer provide a safe environment. Home modifications, such as grab bars, ramps, walk-in showers, or stair lifts, can often improve safety and help older adults remain independent longer. However, families should also consider whether someone is available to respond quickly if an emergency occurs. The goal is not simply to determine whether an older adult can remain at home, but whether they can do so safely. Asking that question honestly is one of the most important steps in deciding what comes next. WHO IS PROVIDING THE CARE? Another critical question is who is supporting your loved one at home? Many older adults are able to remain at home because a spouse, adult child, family member, or close friend is providing the assistance they need. That support may begin with grocery shopping, transportation, or help with housekeeping, but over time it often expands to include medication management, meal preparation, bathing, dressing, and even around-the-clock supervision. While caregiving is often an act of love, it can also become physically demanding and emotionally exhausting. Many family caregivers are balancing careers, raising children, managing their own health concerns, and caring for aging parents at the same time. Over months or years, the demands can lead to stress, burnout, and declining health for the caregiver. Families should honestly assess not only whether their loved one can remain at home, but also whether the support system is sustainable. Is the primary caregiver able to continue providing care safely? Are other family members sharing the responsibility? What happens if the caregiver becomes ill, goes on vacation, or simply needs a break? The ability to age at home often depends as much on the strength of the support network as it does on the health of the older adult. Recognizing the limits of family caregiving is not a sign of failure, it is a responsible step toward ensuring the safety, well-being, and quality of life of everyone involved.

THINGS TO BE AWARE OF

When a family member is providing care at home, it is important to look beyond good intentions and honestly evaluate the situation. Are you getting the full picture? Family caregivers often minimize the challenges they face, either because they don’t want to worry others or because they feel a sense of duty to “make it work.” Make sure you have an accurate understanding of the level of care your loved one requires and whether the caregiver can realistically and safely provide it. Consider the cognitive abilities of everyone involved. If the older adult, or the caregiver, is experiencing memory loss or cognitive decline, important tasks such as managing medications, recognizing changes in health, keeping medical appointments, or responding appropriately in an emergency can become increasingly difficult. Are the caregivers putting themselves at risk? Assisting with transfers, helping someone in and out of bed, preventing falls, or providing personal care can place significant physical strain on the caregiver. Injuries to the back, shoulders, and knees are common, particularly when one person is attempting to care for someone with limited mobility. In a previous article, I discussed the concept of the “invisible patient”, the family caregiver. Too often, caregivers neglect their own physical and emotional health while focusing entirely on the needs of their loved one. The result can be exhaustion, chronic stress, depression, and declining health. As difficult as it may be to accept, a caregiving arrangement is no longer successful if it jeopardizes the well-being of the person providing the care. HIRING A PRIVATE CAREGIVER Hiring a private caregiver can be an excellent way to help an older adult remain safely at home, but families should carefully evaluate the person’s qualifications before making a decision. Families should recognize that screening and training requirements vary depending on whether a caregiver is hired privately or through a licensed agency or senior living community, where they are required to undergo criminal background checks, health screenings, and extensive training. Privately hired caregivers may not have undergone the same level of screening or education. If the caregiver will be assisting with medications, be sure they have the appropriate training and experience. Always ask about qualifications, request multiple references, and verify them. Compassion is important, but

so are competence, reliability, and trustworthiness. Taking the time to properly screen a caregiver can make a significant difference in the safety and quality of care your loved one receives. One final consideration is to have a reliable backup plan. Private caregivers may become ill, have family emergencies, take vacations, or simply not show up for a scheduled shift. Before relying on in-home care, ask yourself: Who will step in if the caregiver is unavailable? Having an emergency plan in place, whether it’s another family member, a backup caregiver, or an agency that can provide temporary coverage, is essential to ensuring your loved one receives uninterrupted care when the unexpected happens. COST CONSIDERATIONS Cost is another important factor that families should evaluate carefully. Many people assume that remaining at home is always the less expensive option, but that is not necessarily the case. While a few hours of assistance each week may be affordable, the cost of in-home care increases significantly as care needs grow. Once a loved one requires daily assistance, or especially around-the-clock supervision, the combined expense of private caregivers can quickly exceed the monthly cost of a senior living community. When comparing costs, be sure to look beyond the caregiver’s hourly rate. Consider expenses such as home modifications, utilities, property taxes, maintenance, meals, transportation, and the value of unpaid care provided by family members. In contrast, senior living communities typically include housing, meals, housekeeping, activities, utilities, and access to trained staff in one predictable monthly fee. The least expensive option is not always the best value. Families should compare the total cost of care while also considering the safety, reliability, and quality of life each option provides. THE WEIGHT OF A PROMISE One of the greatest obstacles families face is not financial, medical, or even practical. It is emotional. It often begins with a promise: “I will never put you in a home.” I often meet family members weighed down by guilt. They sacrifice their health, emotional well-being, careers, marriages, and relationships with their children because they feel bound to a promise made under very different circumstances. In many cases, the parent they are caring for now has dementia and no longer remembers the promise at all. When this topic comes up, I ask families to consider two important points.

First, when today’s older generation spoke about “a home,” they were usually referring to the facilities they knew decades ago. Those settings were often hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, or other institutional environments with limited privacy, few amenities, and little emphasis on quality of life. That was the image they carried with them. Today’s senior living communities are very different. They are designed to promote independence, dignity, social engagement, and purpose. Residents live in private apartments, enjoy chef-prepared meals, participate in meaningful activities, and receive personalized care in an environment that feels like a home rather than an institution. For many older adults, this option provides not only greater safety but also a richer and more fulfilling quality of life. The second point is perhaps even more important. If your parents could fully understand the physical exhaustion, emotional stress, financial burden, and personal sacrifices you are making to keep that promise, would they still expect you to honor it at any cost? Most parents spend their lives trying to make their children’s lives better, not harder. It is difficult to believe they would knowingly want their son or daughter to jeopardize their own health, family, or future because of a promise made years before anyone could have anticipated the realities of aging. Keeping a promise should never mean compromising the well-being of the person making it. Sometimes, the most loving way to honor a parent’s wishes is not by keeping them at home at all costs, but by ensuring they are safe, well cared for, and able to enjoy the highest possible quality of life, even if that means choosing an senior living community. MOVING FORWARD There is no universal right answer. For some older adults, aging at home will remain the best option for many years. For others, a senior living community may offer greater safety, social connection, and quality of life than remaining at home ever could. The goal should never be to “win” the debate between home and senior living community. The goal is to choose the option that best meets your loved one’s needs while preserving the health, dignity, and well-being of everyone involved. The best decisions are rarely made during a crisis. They are made through honest conversations, careful planning, and a willingness to adapt as needs change.

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Wilson’s Affordability Agenda Meets City Light’s Rate Reality Projected electric-rate increases could push average bills up more than 80% by 2032, rising costs, aging infrastructure and growing electricity demand are driving projected increases, complicating Mayor Katie Wilson’s affordability message Staff Report

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ayor Katie Wilson has made affordability a central message of her administration, but Seattle City Light customers may soon feel a very different reality in their monthly bills. According to Seattle City Light projections included in the utility’s 2027–2032 strategic plan, electric bills could rise by more than 80% over the next six years. The increase is not tied to one single rate hike, but to a series of projected increases that would compound over time as the city-owned utility tries to pay for rising demand, aging infrastructure, major capital projects and a changing energy market. The Seattle City Council approved City Light’s overall strategic plan last month. Two weeks later, the council approved the first of two 9.5% rate increases, one scheduled for 2027 and another for 2028. The larger shock comes later. Strategic plan documents project a 9.8% rate increase in 2029, followed by 11.2% increases in both 2030 and 2031, and an 11.6% increase in 2032. Those future increases would still need council approval and could change depending on inflation and other factors. Even under lower-cost assumptions, City Light estimates rate increases starting in 2029 would still need to be at least 7% a year. That comes on top of a 5.4% rate increase already put in place in January 2026. City Light is not an investor-owned utility. It is owned by the City of Seattle and operates on a nonprofit basis. But nonprofit does not mean bills cannot rise sharply. City Light Chief Financial Officer Kirsty Grainger told The Center Square the increases reflect the reality of Seattle’s energy needs,

Seattle City Light’s Diablo Dam on the Skagit River helps power the city, but aging infrastructure, relicensing costs and growing demand are expected to push electric bills higher in the years ahead. including higher costs, backlogged capital work and growing electricity demand. That demand is expected to keep climbing. More buildings and vehicles are being electrified, and City Light says many of the easiest conservation gains have already been made. At the same time, extreme cold, extreme heat and wider adoption of air conditioning are pushing peak demand higher. By 2045, City Light estimates it will need more than 3,500 new megawatts of power, more than double what Seattle currently uses. That creates a difficult tension for city leaders. It wants buildings and transportation to electrify. It wants clean energy, climate progress and a more resilient grid. But the more electricity the city needs, the more expensive the system becomes to maintain and expand. Seattle’s hydroelectric resources are not expected to keep up with demand. City Light also relies on power purchases from the Bonneville Power Administration system

on the Columbia River, but those purchases are not expected to close the gap alone. If no new power is added, Grainger said the city could face more than 20 days a year when demand exceeds supply. She said the industry standard is no more than one such day every decade. City Light also faces limits on where its power can come from. Seattle’s environmental rules are stricter than state requirements and restrict the utility from buying fossil-fuelgenerated power. That means new energy will need to come from sources such as wind, solar, nuclear or geothermal power, all of which are expected to cost more than power from existing hydroelectric dams. City Light is in the early stages of a $3 billion program to replace aging underground cables and upgrade the system. Some cables are 40 to 50 years old and, in older parts of the city, have become more prone to outages. The utility also expects to spend $4 billion

on the Skagit River hydroelectric project and add one or two new substations, each likely to cost more than $200 million. City Light is also tied to a historic 50-year relicensing agreement for the Skagit River project, signed in May 2026 with the Upper Skagit, Swinomish and Sauk-Suiattle tribes. The agreement includes environmental restoration, fish passage work, tribal compensation and employment programs, with billions of dollars in long-term commitments. City officials argue those investments are necessary. Customers may still see them as another affordability problem. At the same time it approved higher rates, the City Council also voted to expand City Light’s utility discount program. Under the expansion, single residents earning more than $65,000 a year may still qualify for rate discounts. The goal is to help more households manage rising utility costs. But the discount program does not make the costs disappear. It shifts the burden to customers who do not qualify for assistance. That is where Wilson’s affordability agenda meets its hardest test. It is one thing to promise a more affordable Seattle. It is another to govern a city where housing, groceries, transportation and utilities are all pushing household budgets in the wrong direction. City Light may have strong reasons for raising rates: aging infrastructure, climate policy, growing demand and major system upgrades. But a necessary bill is still a bill. For customers already stretching paychecks, the explanation may matter less than the number due each month. Seattle can say it is planning for an affordable future. City Light’s projections show how expensive that future may be.

Can We Ever Feel Whole Without Someone To Love? Mary Lou Sanelli Falling Awake

knew by the stench in our building’s elevator that something was terribly wrong. It seems I was given a choice between carrying two bags of groceries up three flights of stairs, or riding the lift and taking shallow breaths. I took shallow breaths. When the door opened, a man wearing a hazmat suit waved a hand at me. I gasped. “Don’t worry,” he said. To some extent you can fake not being worried, although it’s easier if the deliverer of bad news isn’t covered from head to toe in white plastic. I stepped off. He stepped on. I didn’t look back. Our condo staff wouldn’t talk about the “difficult situation,” but I did manage to get a few details from a neighbor, such as the hoarder was a woman who still lived in the building. That night, I couldn’t sleep. I read until I nodded off, but as soon as I turned off the light, every guilt I’ve internalized about my sister came rushing in. After two failed marriages, she, too, started to hoard. The last time my mother and I visited her, we were supposed to stay in her home, but I couldn’t. I felt a sense of panic in those crowded rooms. The fact that my mother and I visited together and both decided to stay in a hotel doesn’t halve the guilt.

My questions began then. Can we ever feel whole without someone to love? Is intimacy our greatest possession? Without it, was my sister trying to fill her longing with stuff? I counted twenty-six brands of shampoo in her bathroom, nearly as many perfumes. Eau de Parfums: Chanel Coco. Christian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent. Were fragrances her new lifeline? And clothes and shoes and hats and handbags? She’d turned her two-car garage into a walk in closet. Racks and shelves to hold more. At one point when we were standing in her yard watching the moon rise, we returned to the sisters I remembered. We reminisced about being teenagers again. It began when she brought up an old boyfriend and how exciting it was when we’d neck for hours, knowing we’d never go all the way, moments of intense yearning while squeezing our knees together. She said, “I wish we could go back to those days.” To my surprise. I thought, she needs someone to love, every inch of her needs someone to love. I put my arm around her shoulders. Not wanting to lose the moment by talking, I looked up at the moon, trying to understand, and that’s when it came to me: My sister collects more to believe there is more. So faintly connected to the present, only another shopping spree, she believes, can secure her. This is the clearest memory I have of all―how I stood there trying to understand my sister and feeling like maybe, for once, I did. I left that visit feeling that nothing would ever be enough to

shield my sister from what life had thrown at her. I promised I’d visit more often. I encouraged her to visit me, to get professional help, to take stock. Take stock? Please. I bet anything I managed to say sounded just as ridiculous. Now, every time I pass the two huge dumpsters overflowing with black contractor’s bags parked in front of our building―I can’t tell you how much I hate those dumpsters―more questions ring in my ears: Did the woman once live a sturdy, uncluttered life? Then, for whatever reason, she replanted herself in this condo complex, on this island, in too shallow soil? Had she suffered one heartbreak too many? Did she struggle to find

a path to the door, between the door and the bathroom, the bathroom and her bed? Did she fear that if she was forced to part with one thing, she’d have to give up everything? And if “everything” is pricey shampoo or rusty soup cans, is the fear the same? How often I’ve asked myself these questions. And for a long, sinking moment, I ask the big unspoken one: Could this happen to me? I have a friend I love who began selling real estate after her own marriage ended. I wanted to talk with someone who has dealt with hoarding situations, and there is no better someone in my orbit than her. Throughout the county,

she’ had to have homes professionally cleaned out before she can list the property, and I thought, somehow, someone always profits from a mess. “These properties are the polar opposite of other homes,” she said, “where everything is so carefully groomed but hardly ever used.” She shared other details I’d rather not repeat. When I run a few of my questions by her, she says, laughing, that if she had any answers about hoarding, she’d write a bestseller and be living in a beautiful place with a view of the sound instead of selling beautiful places with a view of the sound. What is so necessary about the ones who love us is that they love us. If we let them. If we have them. Which stirs up a new question: Is hoarding an extension of our most fearful selves, or our loneliest? When I sat this morning, I was hoping to write a real piece about hoarding, but what do I know? All I ended up with is more questions that sit with me unanswered. And how I think of the hoarder in our building as the one who made sure I found the voice to share them, to speak about my sister, to write the words. 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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Why EV Charging Makes Sense for Multifamily and Commercial Properties Staff Report

or a homeowner who does not own an electric vehicle, installing an EV charger may not be a top priority. For landlords, property managers and business owners, the math can look very different. EV charging is becoming a property investment, not just a green feature. For apartment buildings, condominiums and commercial sites, chargers can help attract tenants, serve customers, support employees and create a new source of revenue. One reason to consider installing chargers now is that incentive programs may help reduce the upfront cost. Seattle City Light offers multifamily EV charging support for apartments, condos and other shared housing properties, including expert help and incentives. The utility also has business EV charging programs for workplaces, fleets and commercial properties, with assistance accessing available incentives and choosing the right charging option. For multifamily landlords, chargers can make a building more competitive. Many EV owners strongly prefer charging where they live, because overnight charging is easier than relying on public stations. A building with reliable charging may appeal to tenants who already own EVs, are planning to buy one or want a property that feels more modern and future-ready. For business owners, the benefit can be even more direct. Charging can bring customers onto a property and give them a reason to stay longer. A restaurant, retail shop, office, medical building or mixeduse property with parking may be able to turn charging into both an amenity and a revenue stream. Depending on how the chargers are managed, owners may charge users by the session, kilowatt-hour or parking arrangement. There is also an environmental case. Transportation is a major source of emissions, and access to charging helps make EV ownership more realistic for renters and employees who cannot charge at a single-family home. City Light says EVs are popular in the Seattle area in part because drivers can use the utility’s clean electricity. The key is planning. Property owners should consider electrical capacity, parking layout, billing, maintenance, access rules and whether chargers will serve tenants, employees, fleets or the public. Publicfacing chargers may also qualify for separate City Light incentives, including rebates that can help offset project costs. EV charging will not make sense for every property immediately. But for landlords and business owners with parking, it can be a practical upgrade with three clear benefits: available incentives, a cleaner transportation footprint and the potential to generate income while making the property more attractive.

Seattle Council Passes Rental Junk Fee Ban Staff Report

eattle renters will get clearer upfront pricing and new protections from added housing fees under legislation passed by the City Council. The council approved the rental fee bill in an 8-0 vote, advancing a key piece of Mayor Katie Wilson’s affordability agenda. Councilmember Maritza Rivera did not vote. The legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Dionne Foster, changes Seattle’s rental agreement rules by requiring fee disclosure, prohibiting or limiting certain charges, requiring landlords to keep compliance records, expanding investigation authority and creating new enforcement tools. The measure targets what city leaders describe as rental “junk fees”: added charges that can make an apartment cost more than advertised. Examples include administrative service fees, pet rent and package fees. The bill is meant to make the real cost of housing clearer before renters apply, sign a lease or renew an agreement. “I’m happy to celebrate the elimination of junk fees, creating greater transparency and fairness in the market,” Wilson said. “This is a major step forward in making Seattle an affordable city for working families and their pets. I am grateful to Councilmember Foster and her team for her partnership on this important step forward for renters.” For renters, the practical change is simple: the price advertised should look more like the price paid. The legislation requires landlords to disclose fees and limits the types of fees that can be charged. Under the bill, rental agreements entered into after July 1, 2027, may not require tenants to pay mandatory or optional fees unless they are specifically allowed under city or state law. Fees that are not disclosed as required would also be treated as prohibited unfair or excessive fees.

The legislation still allows certain charges, including late rent fees, security deposits, nonrefundable move-in fees, screening fees, pet damage deposits, utility fees, limited key replacement fees and some charges tied to tenant-caused damage or returned payments. But it bars other categories, including fees associated with keeping a pet, except for a pet damage deposit. That means landlords could still collect a pet damage deposit allowed under city law, but not recurring pet rent or other pet-related fees named another way. The bill also aims to stop landlords from advertising a lower rent and revealing added costs later. In its findings, the council said rental junk fees are often not disclosed upfront, leaving tenants to discover the true cost near lease signing, after they may have already spent time searching and paid nonrefundable

application or move-in fees. The legislation cites Seattle’s broader housing affordability crisis, including city findings that tens of thousands of renter households are cost-burdened or severely cost-burdened. Wilson said the legislation came after months of work with renters and close collaboration with Foster. As both mayor and a renter, Wilson said she repeatedly heard from residents about unexpected and rising fees that made housing less affordable. “This important legislation advances consumer protections for renters in our city by making Seattle’s rental market more transparent and affordable,” Foster said. “We know that transparency creates a better housing market. This legislation gives renters the

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ummer is here! Now is a great time to prepare your home for the weather ahead. As climate change continues to warm our region, Seattle is experiencing more frequent and

intense hot weather. At the City, we’re reducing the emissions that cause climate change while helping community members prepare their homes for the hotter summers that are already here. Heat pumps are one of the ways we’re helping to build

more resilient communities that can withstand and adapt to the weather now and for decades to come. If you currently have oil heat, the City offers multiple ways to make the switch to a heat pump. Through our Clean Heat program, Seattle households of any income can get $2,000 in rebates toward a qualified heat pump, and income-eligible households can receive an additional $4,000 for a total of $6,000 in savings. Households with lower incomes may qualify for a free heat pump through Seattle’s Office of Housing. A more comfortable and affordable future Heat pumps provide efficient heating in the winter and cooling during the summer, helping households stay safer, healthier, and more comfortable. Heat

pumps work by capturing heat from outside air and moving it inside to heat the house in the winter. In the summer, it cools the house by moving heat from inside to outside. Investing in a heat pump has long-term advantages. Heat pumps are three to four times more efficient than oil furnaces and can reduce heating costs by more than 70%.* With oil prices remaining high, many households can lower their winter energy bills. A sustainable and climatefriendly option Switching from oil heat can help protect your property and the environment. Heating oil is often stored in underground tanks that can corrode over time (links to PDF) and leak into

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Color That Powers Through Summer Heat

f your garden looks a little ragged right now, you’re not alone. Gardens go through waves of bloom and color. In a small space, like a patio, you may plan for some evergreen (yearround) interest punctuated with one or two other seasonal peaks, like spring bulbs and summer annuals. The more space you have, the more mini-cycles become apparent. Primrose and wallflowers lead into calendula and alliums, then poppies and perennial salvias, which lead into rudbeckias and zinnias. September Erica brings asters, Browne dahlias, and Grivas chrysanthemums. Get But baking, Growing dry August often sees plants that are crispy, dry, and bloomed out. So how can we plan for a garden that looks lush and colorful even in the dog days of summer?

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Flowers, as magnificent as each and every one is, are fleeting. Foliage sticks around a lot longer – and can see your borders through the rain and heat. Whether you are planning a container, raised bed, or an entire garden, weather-beating foliage is your best friend. Start with evergreen groundcovers, shrubs and small trees, from Kinnikinnick (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), to ceanothus and Cryptomeria japonica ‘Elegans’. In a pot this might be a dwarf lemon cypress or columnar Euonymus. Next look for persistent, but dramatic foliage stars that are distinctive and bold in color and texture. • Sedges, short, evergreen grass-like plants come in a host of colors, are shade-tolerant, and average about two feet high. • Heucheras, known as coral bells, come in so many colors, stripes and spots you can create a magical carpet in lime, wine, russet, peach, pumpkin, nearly black, and green. Choose cultivars that like your sun exposure – there are plenty for sun or shade, in sizes from petite to beefy. Even though we’re talking foliage, many like ‘Paris,’ also have a bonus of abundant flowers. • Ornamental grasses, including Hakonechloa macra for shade, Panicum, and Pennisetum, to name a handful. Find the best size and sun tolerance for your garden. Many offer dramatic seedheads in August and beyond, as well as fall color and winter structure.

JUNK FEES, FROM 7 ability to compare rental options based on their actual cost, not an artificially low advertised price followed by a list of surprise charges.” Foster, who chairs the council’s Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee, guided the bill through committee before the full council vote. The legislation was transmitted by the mayor to the council July 1, referred to the council July 14, discussed in committee July 22, passed out of committee Aug. 3 and passed by the full council Aug. 11. The bill also gives the city more power to investigate and enforce violations. Landlords will have to retain records documenting compliance for each tenant, including advertisements, listings, applications, lease agreements, renewals, fee disclosure forms, variable fee statements, rent and fees charged, vendor receipts and

Pink Echinacea and related yellow Rudbeckia are two late summer powerhouses that bloom through the heat through September. FLORAL POWERHOUSES

Some flowers have longer staying power, and flower freely throughout August. Sprinkle in a drift of these, and you’ll have your August anchor. These include: Echinacea, or purple coneflower, now comes in pink, white, red, orange, and yellow with varied forms. I’m a big fan of the native species, E. purpurea ‘Magnus,’ and the ‘Kismet’ and ‘Sombrero’ series of hybrids for staying power. Plant as early as possible and give excellent drainage to prevent winter rot. Leave seedheads up for interest and to feed birds! Rudbeckia, or black-eyed Susan, related to Echinacea, also attracts bees and butterflies, and flowers through October. Echibeckia, is, as you may guess, an Echinacea x Rudbeckia hybrid with the fuzzy leaves of rudbeckia and the flowers of a double echinacea. On top of that, reportedly each flower lasts more than 10 weeks on the plant. Not knowing that, I cut my one and only bloom on my one plant last year to enjoy inside – oops. Dahlias are flower machines. The more you cut, the more flowers they produce, and once they start, they won’t quit until frost forces last call. Verbena bonariensis is just the sweetest plant that barely takes up any ground or

other records required by rule. Records must be kept for three years. If a landlord fails to keep adequate records, the legislation creates a presumption that the landlord violated the rules for the periods and tenants without records, unless the landlord can rebut that presumption. Enforcement can come through the city or through tenants. If a landlord charges prohibited fees, the city may require reimbursement of those fees plus interest and double the amount of the prohibited fees. The city may also assess civil penalties, including $750 for a first violation, $1,500 for subsequent violations and $5,000 for retaliation or interference with enforcement. Under the legislation, a landlord who violates rental agreement rules may be liable for actual damages, double the amount of prohibited fees or unlawfully charged deposits, additional penalties, attorney fees and costs.

“This is a significant step forward in making Seattle a more affordable place to live and work, and giving renters the clarity and confidence they deserve,” City Attorney Erika Evans said. “Good landlords who play by the rules will benefit, too, as we hold bad actors accountable by making the housing market fairer and more transparent for everyone.” For renters, the law will not make Seattle cheap. It will not lower every housing cost or solve the city’s rental affordability crisis on its own. But supporters say it will make comparison shopping more honest by making the actual monthly cost easier to see before a renter commits. The policy question behind the bill is straightforward: rent is hard enough to afford when tenants know what it is. Seattle’s new rules are meant to make sure renters are not surprised by the rest of the bill after they have already chosen a home.

air space, yet fills the garden with frivolity. It blooms for months, asking for very little water once established. Gaura lindheimeri is another droughtadapted plant that looks like it was created for a fairy’s garden. Airy white wisps bounce on featherlight stems all summer, creating a cloud. One cultivar is called, appropriately, ‘Whirling Butterflies.’ Late-blooming Salvias are increasingly available and offer exotic-looking blooms just when we need them. Most are borderline hardy and may overwinter with protection from winter wind and moisture. ‘Amistad,’ ‘Black and Bloom,’ ‘Skyscraper Orange,’ and ‘Wendy’s Wish’ are a few to watch for.

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Some flowers just look good even into their maturing days. Alliums, from the spring bloomers to shorter, July-blooming ‘Millenium,’ will dry in situ. You can enjoy them au naturel or give them new life in a glam shade of purple, silver or gold with spray-paint, either leaving them in-ground, or cutting to decorate inside or out. Clematis often make spidery tassels made of gossamer just as enchanting as the blossoms.

HEAT PUMP, FROM 7 yards and nearby waterways, creating costly cleanups. Oil tanks have heightened contamination risks as climate change brings more frequent heavy rainfall and flooding. Heat pumps are powered by carbon-neutral electricity provided by Seattle City Light, which helps reduce climate pollution and improve local air quality. Meeting Seattle’s climate goals will take action from everyone. Heat pump incentives and free conversion programs such as Clean Heat help make these important upgrades more accessible to community members. They also advance the goals of Seattle’s Climate Action Plan, which emphasizes that solutions must happen at all levels and come from individuals, communities, businesses and government. The City gathered public input on the plan through a survey that closed July 20.

Hydrangeas’ blossoms often dry slowly in place, many times morphing into gorgeous shades that look like a hand-tinted vintage photograph -pink, wine, purple and green.

ENERGY-BOOSTERS

We’ve talked about longer-term August perennials (dahlias are a maybe perennial), but there are annuals that can inject some needed energy at the right moment. Often available now in nurseries for this purpose, they include: Canna lilies are loved for tropical flowers, tall presence, some with super cool foliage, like ‘Tropicanna.’ May overwinter with protection Bananas bring bold foliage in green, red, or a combination - may overwinter with protection depending on cultivar Cosmos, zinnias, dahlias – all longblooming, cut-and-come-again, with a size for every garden. Note bedding dahlias purchased in pots may have to be truly annual – they probably won’t have time to form tubers you can overwinter. Coleus is an annual but can be used similarly to heuchera. Available in a headspinning array of colors and patterns, they add excitement anywhere they are planted, while looking lush to boot. Take cuttings to overwinter.

Seattle is also partnering with communities to build climate resilience through resources such as the new Climate Ready Curriculum. The free program helps neighbors learn about and prepare for extreme heat, flooding, wildfire smoke and other climate hazards. Ready to make the switch? Contact one of our participating contractors today to get a free estimate and choose the qualified heat pump that’s right for your home. The City of Seattle recently received $1.6 million from the State Department of Commerce to help households transition off fossil fuels. This funding will help extend our $4,000 bonus rebate for households with moderate incomes, which can be combined with our existing $2,000 Clean Heat rebate for households of any income. The funding will also help provide free heat pumps and

heat-pump water heaters to households that meet income requirements and are switching from natural gas through the Seattle Office of Housing program. The City’s Assistance and Discount page can help residents explore assistance and discount programs based on income and household size. Clean Heat bonus rebates and free natural-gas-to-heatpump conversions are also supported by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The act puts cap-and-invest funding to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs and improving public health. Savings calculations are based on a flat electricity rate of 13.38 cents per kilowatthour, a heat pump HSPF2 efficiency rating of 9.2, an oil price of $7 per gallon and an oil furnace efficiency of 80%. Individual savings will vary depending on energy use, energy prices and system efficiency.

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Legal Notices IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of ANITA DYANNE ROE, Deceased. NO. 26-4-04862-0 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: August 12, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Linda Jean Meaker ATTORNEY FOR PR: Elizabeth Brown CMS Law Firm LLC. ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 811 Kirkland Ave Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 Telephone: 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CAUSE NUMBER: 264-04862-0 SEA SIGNED: /s/ Elizabeth Brown Elizabeth Brown, #56708 Attorney for PR Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 12, 19 & 26, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of MARY LOU LEWIS, Deceased. NO. 26-4-04987-1 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: August 19, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES: Deborah L. Parker, aka Deborah Lee Parker and Lance A. Lewis, aka Lance Alan Lewis 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: 26-4-04987-1 SEA SIGNED: /s/ Elizabeth Brown Elizabeth Brown, #56708 Attorney for PR Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 19, 26 & September 2, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of NEIL M. HANSEN JR., aka NEIL MARTIN HANSEN JR., Deceased. NO. 26-405132-9 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS(RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 5, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Steven B. Hansen, aka Steven Bruce Hansen 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: 26-4-05132-9 SEA SIGNED: /s/ Elizabeth Brown Elizabeth Brown, #56708 Attorney for PR Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 5, 12 & 19, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING ALEXA SMITH, an individual, Plaintiff, vs. WATER DAMAGE RESTORATIONS SEATTLE, LLC, a Washington limited liability company; MOR HAMTZANI, personally; and PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO., Bond No. PB11499805822, Defendants. WATER DAMAGE RESTORATIONS SEATTLE, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, ThirdParty Plaintiff, vs. Nunos Painting & Remodeling Co. Third-Party Defendant. No. 24-2-24700-9 SEA SUMMONS TO: DEFENDANT NUNOS PAINTING & REMODELING CO. A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by Water Damage Restorations Seattle, LLC (“WDRS”), Defendant / Third-Party Plaintiff. WDRS’s claims are stated in the written Third-Party Complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons. In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Third-Party Complaint by stating your defense in writing and serve a copy upon the undersigned attorney for the Defendant / Third-Party Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, excluding the day of service, if served within the State of Washington (or within 60 days after service of this Summons, if served outside the State of Washington), or a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where the Defendant / Third-Party Plaintiff is entitled to what they have asked for because you have not responded. If you serve a Notice of Appearance on the undersigned attorney, you are entitled to a notice before a Default Judgment may be entered. If not previously filed, you may demand that the Defendant / Third-Party Plaintiff file this lawsuit with the court. If you do so, your demand must be in writing and must be served upon the undersigned person. Within 14 days after you serve the demand, the Defendant / Third-Party Plaintiff must file this lawsuit with the Court, or the service on you of this Summons and Third-Party Complaint will be void. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. Dated this 6th day of April, 2026. SCHWABE, WILLIAMSON & WYATT, P.C. By: /s/ Matthew R. Wojcik Matthew R. Wojcik, WSBA #27918 mwojcik@schwabe. com Antoine J. Smith, WSBA #57968 ajsmith@schwabe.com Attorneys for Defendant Water Damage Restorations Seattle, LLC SCHWABE, WILLIAMSON & WYATT, P.C. Attorneys at Law 1420 5th Avenue, Suite 3400 Seattle, WA 98101 Telephone 206-622-1711 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 & September 2, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of Alice M. Stoops, Deceased CAUSE NO. 26-401525-31 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) The person named below has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 12, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Julie Kathryn Winkler 16618 162nd Ave NE Woodinville, WA 98072 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 August 12, 19 & 26, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of Carol Anne Milne, Deceased CAUSE NO. 26-401524-31 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) The person named below has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 12, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Chantelle Marie Occhipinti 19902 138th Ave E Graham, WA 98338 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 August 12, 19 & 26, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of David Michael Sappenfield, Deceased CAUSE NO. 264-01423-31 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) The person named below has been appointed Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 12, 2026 ADMINISTRATOR Morgan Sappenfield 19725 128th Pl NE Woodinville, WA 98072 ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR Amber L. Hunt Woodinville Law 13901 NE 175th St, Ste G Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 485-6600 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 12, 19 & 26, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: ADNAN ILIK, Deceased. No. 26-4-05758-1 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 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. Personal Representative: Emrah Seker Date of First Publication: August 19, 2026 Dated this 12th day of August, 2026. /s/ Peter Klipstein Peter Klipstein, WSBA #26507 GRAUNKE AYOUB LAW 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: (206) 6524310 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 August 19, 26 & September 2, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: ALAN HUGH WORTHINGTON, Deceased. No. 26-4-01742-2 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 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. Personal Representative: Stephen Burrows Date of First Publication: August 19, 2026 Dated this 10th day of August, 2026. /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 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 August 19, 26 & September 2, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: GARY OLIVER NEAFUS, Deceased. No. 26-4-01419-9 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Administrator of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the 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: August 12, 2026 Administrator: Chad Horner DATED this 5th day of August, 2026. /s/ Chad Horner Chad Horner, WSBA #27122 GRAUNKE AYOUB LAW 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: 206-652-4310 Facsimile: 206-686-0190 Email: chad@ graunke-ayoub.com Administrator 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 August 12, 19 & 26, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: JOANNE GERTRUDE POPOFF, Deceased. No. 26-4-057521 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 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. Personal Representative: Mark P. Moore Date of

First Publication: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Dated this 5th day of August, 2026. /s/ Peter Klipstein Peter Klipstein, WSBA #26507 GRAUNKE AYOUB LAW 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: (206) 6524310 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 August 12, 19 & 26, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: KATHYLEEN ALICE COFFEY, Deceased. No. 26-4-05953-2 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. Personal Representative: Christine Harthorne Date of First Publication: August 19, 2026 Dated this 12th day of August, 2026. /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 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 August 19, 26 & September 2, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: RONNA O’DONNELL, Deceased. No. 26-4-04454-3 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Administrator of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the 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: August 12, 2026 Administrator: Chad Horner DATED this 5th day of August, 2026. /s/ Chad Horner Chad Horner, WSBA #27122 GRAUNKE AYOUB LAW 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: 206-652-4310 Facsimile: 206-686-0190 Email: chad@ graunke-ayoub.com Administrator 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 August 12, 19 & 26, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: HENRY POLLOCK, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-05494-8 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The named below has been appointed as 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 served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four

10 AUGUST 19, 2026 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: August 5, 2026 Personal Representative: Yunhua Yang 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 26-4-05494-8 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 5, 12 & 19, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: JAMES HARVEY WOODCOCK, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-04980-4 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: August 5, 2026 Personal Representative: John Eric 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 26-4-04980-4 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 5, 12 & 19, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: JUDY BURGETT, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-05810-2 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: August 19, 2026 Personal Representative: Stacey Stanton 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 264-05810-2 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 19, 26 & September 2, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: MICHAEL W. COLLIER, Deceased. Probate No. 26-402688-0 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: August 12, 2026 Personal Representative: Trisha Partida 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 264-02688-0 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 12, 19 & 26, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: RONALD P. MONROE, Deceased. Probate No. 26-405813-7 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: August 19, 2026 Personal Representative: Jessyca Yoppolo 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 264-05813-7 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 19, 26 & September 2, 2026 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 Case No. 26-4-045124 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING Estate of ERIC WINTER HESS, deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative 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: (a) 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 period, the claim is forever barred except as otherwise 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: August 5, 2026 Personal Representative: James McVittie Address for the Personal Representative: James D. McVittie, WSBA #17793 Legacy Preservation Law 4918 NE 42nd Ave. Portland, OR 97218 /s/ James D. McVittie Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 5, 12 & 19, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In the Matter of the Estate of: HARVEY SEYMOUR GRAD, Deceased. No. 26-4-056274SEA 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 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: 8/5/2026 Administrator: Benjamin Maxwell Sand Grad Address for Mailing or Service: Benjamin Maxwell Sand Grad 7640 SE Glenwood St Portland, OR 97202 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 516 Third Ave-

nue Seattle, WA 98104 Cause No: 26-405627-4SEA DATED this 31 day of July, 2026. BENJAMIN MAXWELL SAND GRAD, Administrator Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 5, 12 & 19, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of AYANNA RENEE HILL, Deceased. NO. 26-4-05278-3 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: August 12, 2026 /s/ Amani Rose Stewart, Personal Representative Amani Rose Stewart 3528 West Adams, #30, Los Angeles, CA 90018 (206) 478-2l79 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 12, 19 & 26, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of LEWIS C. WILBURN, Deceased. NO. 26-405321-6 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The individual named below has been appointed as personal representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any other-wise 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 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 probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS With Clerk of Court: 08/07/2026 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 12, 2026 /s/ DANIEL WILBURN, Personal Representative MCCUNE GODFREY EMERICK & BROGGEL, INC. PS /s/ MARISA E. BROGGEL, WSBA NO. 41767 Attorney for Personal Representative 4500 9th Ave. NE Ste. 300 Seattle, WA 98105 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 12, 19 & 26, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of, BETTY LOU ROBB, Deceased. NO. 264-05505-7 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed TERRENCE L. ROBB Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to my attorney at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after this Notice has been mailed or served as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: August 12, 2026 Prepared By: W. TRACY CODD WSBN 16745 Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 1238 Seahurst, WA. 98062-1238 (206) 248-6152 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 12, 19 & 26, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of, TERRY HENRY ALONZO, Deceased. NO. 264-06022-1 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed KATHIE A. EDLEMAN Administrator of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In

the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to my attorney at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after this Notice has been mailed or served as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: August 19, 2026. Prepared By: W. TRACY CODD WSBN 16745 Attorney for Administrator P.O. Box 1238 Seahurst, WA. 98062-1238 (206) 2486152 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 19, 26 & September 2, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN PROBATE Estate of MANFRED G. NITSCHKE, Deceased. No. 26-4-05862-5 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: August 19, 2026 GINGER K. TAYLOR, Personal Representative JIMMY R. NITSCHKE, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Cory A. McBride WSBA# 49714 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 16354 4218 SW Andover Street Seattle, WA 98116 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 19, 26 & September 2, 2026 Superior Court of Washington, County of KING In re: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): KENNETH NGUYEN And Respondent/s (other party/parties): ANH THUY HOANG Case Number: 26-3-03269-0 KNT Summons Served by Publication (Clerk Code: SMPB) AMENDED Summons Served by Publication To: ANH THUY HOANG I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: KENNETH NGUYEN You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: July 22, 2026. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Those Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the petition): [x] Other (specify): FL Divorce 201, Response to Petition for Divorce (Dissolution) You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington state courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms. • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, King County 401 Fourth Ave N, Room 2C Kent WA 98032 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Summons or his/ her lawyer fills out below: Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /s/ KENNETH NGUYEN Date 7/14/2026 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): 31500 33rd Pl SW #H203 Federal Way, WA 98023 (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 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026 This Notice of Dissolution is given by Earth Ministry, a Washington nonprofit corporation, pursuant to RCW 24.03A. The Corporation filed Articles of Dissolution with the Washington Secretary of State effective June 26, 2026. Any person having a claim against the Corporation is requested to present the claim in writing before October 15, 2026 to the following address: The Apex Law Group PLLC 200 1st Ave W Ste 320 Seattle, WA 98119 Valid claims must include the following: • Name and address of claimant; • Basis for the claim; • Date(s) of occurrence of the event(s) on which the claim is based; • Copies of any documents on which the claim is based; and • Estimated amount of the claim. Claims against the Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three years after the last publication date of this notice. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 19, 26 & September 2, 2026 TS No WA05000073-24-2 TO No 250386711-WA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: NORMAN T. GUILER, UNMARRIED Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Rocket Mortgage, LLC sbm Nationstar Mortgage LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE, CORP OF WA Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Rocket Mortgage, LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20220217000213 Parcel Number: 6385500350 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 26, 2026, 09:00 AM***THE SALE WAS POSTPONED TO 09/18/2026 @ 9:00AM***, Main Entrance, King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to-wit: SITUATE IN THE CITY OF KENT, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. UNIT 101, BUILDING C, OF OLYMPIC SKYLINE, A CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN VOLUME 42 OF CONDOMINIUMS, PAGES 25 THROUGH 43, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER KING COUNTY RECORDING NUMBER 8003060486 AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO: APN: 6385500350 More commonly known as 10125 SE 235TH PL APT C101, KENT, WA 98031 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 9, 2022, executed by NORMAN T. GUILER, UNMARRIED as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded February 17, 2022 as Instrument No. 20220217000213 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Rocket Mortgage, LLC sbm Nationstar Mortgage LLC and recorded August 12, 2024 as Instrument Number 20240812000809 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Rocket Mortgage, LLC sbm Nationstar Mortgage LLC, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/ Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From March 1, 2025 To February 18, 2026 Total Monthly Payment $10,553.56 Total $10,553.56 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION March 1, 2025 February 18, 2026 $120.48 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: February 9, 2022 Note Amount $167,700.00 Interest Paid To: February 1, 2025 Next Due Date: March 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: Rocket Mortgage, LLC sbm Nationstar Mortgage LLC Contact Phone No: 800-306-9027 Address: 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $155,361.99, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real

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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 June 26, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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, Rocket Mortgage, LLC sbm Nationstar Mortgage LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS NORMAN T GUILER 10125 SE 235TH PL APT C101, KENT, WA 98031 NORMAN T GUILER 10125 SE 235TH PL, KENT, WA 98031 NORMAN T GUILER 127 KENSINGTON AVENUE SOUTH, KENT, WA 98030 NORMAN T GUILER 25035 104 AVE SE, CAMP, WA 98030 NORMAN T GUILER 9500 Rainier Ave South #403, Seatlle , WA 98118 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NORMAN T GUILER 10125 SE 235TH PL APT C101, KENT, WA 98031 JINES GONZALES 30028 125TH CT SE, AUBURN, WA 98092 OCCUPANT 10125 SE 235TH PL APT C101, KENT, WA 98031 OLYMPIC SKYLINE ASSOCIATION OF APARTMENT OWNERS CONDOMINIUM LAW GROUP, PLLC, 1833 N. 105TH STREET, STE. 201, SEATTLE, WA 98133 ESTATE OF NORMAN T GUILER 10125 SE 235TH PL APT C101, KENT, WA 98031 RICK KUSIE GUILER 2484 TRACY RANCH RD, DURHAM, CA 95938 HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF NORMAN T GUILER 10125 SE 235TH PL APT C101, KENT, WA 98031 by both first class and certified mail on August 19, 2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place August 20, 2025 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownershipwa.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:// w w w. f e d e r a l r e g i s t e r. g o v / d o c u ments/2024/08/29/2024-19198/antimoney-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estate-transfers Dated: February 19, 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) 3678456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 121055, Pub Dates: 07/29/2026, 08/05/2026, 08/12/2026, 08/19/2026, 09/09/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS TS No WA07000500-25-1 TO No 250719970-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: MERCY MWANGI AND JEFFEREY JOHNSON, A MARRIED COUPLE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: RAINIER TITLE, LLC Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association dba HomeLoanServ Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20240329001230 Parcel Number: 383215-0050 || 383215005000 || 3832150050 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 18, 2026, 09:00 AM, Main Entrance, King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 5, KENTVIEW HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 116 OF PLATS, PAGES 6 AND 7, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON.SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 383215-0050 || 383215005000 || 3832150050 More commonly known as 9210 S 239TH ST, KENT, WA 98031 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated March 26, 2024, executed by MERCY MWANGI AND JEFFEREY JOHNSON, A MARRIED COUPLE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for BANNER BANK, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded March 29, 2024 as Instrument No. 20240329001230 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) and recorded February 10, 2026 as Instrument Number 2026021000005 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ), the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From August 1, 2025 To May 1, 2026 Number of Payments 10 Total $44,094.00 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION August 1, 2025 May 1, 2026 $1,439.73 $1,439.73 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: March 26, 2024 Note Amount $608,770.00 Interest Paid To: July 1, 2025 Next Due Date: August 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Contact Phone No: (800) 526-7145 Address: 565 W Myrtle St., Boise, ID 83702 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $600,751.81, 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 September 18, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured

by September 7, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS JEFFEREY JOHNSON 9210 S 239TH ST, KENT, WA 98031 JEFFEREY JOHNSON 24411 35TH AVE S, KENT, WA 98032-1524 JEFFREY JOHNSON 9210 S 239TH ST, KENT, WA 98031 JEFFREY JOHNSON 24411 35TH AVE S, KENT, WA 980321524 MERCY MWANGI 9210 S 239TH ST, KENT, WA 98031 MERCY MWANGI 24411 35TH AVE S, KENT, WA 980321524 by both first class and certified mail on February 23, 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 February 20, 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 tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownershipwa.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) may 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/antimoney-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estate-transfers Dated: May 5 , 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 124999, Pub Dates: 08/19/2026, 09/09/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS TS No WA08000112-25-1 TO No 250513588-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: TARLOK SINGH AND BIMLA BHARDWAJ, ACQUIRED TITLE AS BIMLA DEVI BHARDWAJ, HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Boeing Employees Credit Union Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: GEORGE C. REINMILLER TRUSTEE INC Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Cenlar FSB Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20170602000760 Parcel Number: 211101002007 | 2111010020 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 10, 2026, 10:00 AM***THE SALE WAS POSTPONED TO 08/28/2026 @ 10:00AM***, at 4th Ave entrance King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 2, DUBERRY HILL PHASE 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 201 OF PLATS, PAGES 18 THROUGH 25, INCLUSIVE, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON.SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 211101002007 | 2111010020 More commonly known as 29732 130TH WAY SE, AUBURN, WA 98092 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated May 25, 2017, executed by TARLOK SINGH AND BIMLA BHARDWAJ, ACQUIRED TITLE AS BIMLA DEVI BHARDWAJ, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for BOEING EMPLOYEES` CREDIT UNION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded June 2, 2017 as Instrument No. 20170602000760 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Boeing Employees Credit Union and recorded October 7, 2025 as Instrument Number 20251007000214 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Boeing Employees Credit Union, 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 April 1, 2025 To February 25, 2026 Number of Payments 11 Monthly Payment Total $25,733.99 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION April 1, 2025 February 25, 2026 $598.01 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: May 25, 2017 Note Amount $239,000.00 Interest Paid To: March 1, 2025 Next Due Date: April 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: Boeing Employees Credit Union Contact Phone No: 1-877909-9416 Address: 425 Phillips Blvd, Ewing, NJ 08628 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $115,269.11, 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 10, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by June 29, 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 June 29, 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 June 29, 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 oth-

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er defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Boeing Employees Credit Union or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS BIMLA BHARDWAJ 29732 130TH WAY SE, AUBURN, WA 98092 BIMLA BHARDWAJ 19820 50TH AVE W APT # 1031, LYNNWOOD , WA 98036 BIMLA BHARDWAJ 19820 50TH AVE W, APT #1031, LYNNWOOD, WA 98036 BIMLA DEVI BHARDWAJ 29732 130TH WAY SE, AUBURN, WA 98092 BIMLA DEVI BHARDWAJ 19820 50TH AVE W APT # 1031, LYNNWOOD , WA 98036 BIMLA DEVI BHARDWAJ C/O TARA WANTI, AS ATTORNEY IN FACT, 29732 130TH WAY SE, AUBURN, WA 98092 TARLOK SINGH 29732 130TH WAY SE, AUBURN, WA 98092 TARLOK SINGH 19820 50TH AVE W APT # 1031, LYNNWOOD , WA 98036 TARLOK SINGH C/O KARAM SINGH, AS ATTORNEY IN FACT, 29732 130TH WAY SE, AUBURN, WA 98092 BIMLA BHADWAJ 29732 130TH WAY SE, AUBURN, WA 98092 BIMLA BHADWAJ 19820 50TH AVE W, APT #1031, LYNNWOOD, WA 98036 by both first class and certified mail on January 6, 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 5, 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 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: Tollfree: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-8944663) 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/antimoney-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estate-transfers Dated: February 25, 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 123338, Pub Dates: 07/29/2026, 08/19/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS

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

Palisade Sip & Sea Wine Festival Saturday, August 22nd Guests can stroll the marina while sampling from participating wineries and meeting winery owners, winemakers, sommeliers and brand ambassadors. The 21-and-over event runs from 2 to 5 p.m., with general admission and VIP ticket options.

Elliott Bay Marina, Seattle

Encanto Music Festival: Somos Arte Saturday, August 22nd The event is produced by Encanto Arts, a nonprofit focused on

The Center for Wooden Boats 50th Reunion Saturday, August 22nd

bringing communities together through live performance and cultural programming. Visitors can expect music, vendors and a family-friendly waterfront setting.

Expect a waterfront gathering rooted in hands-on maritime history, with longtime supporters, volunteers, boat lovers and neighbors invited to mark five decades of keeping wooden boat traditions alive on Lake Union.

Pier 62, Seattle

98118 Fest Saturday, August 22nd

The Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle

98118 Fest celebrates South End arts, music and culture with a free outdoor community festival in Columbia Park. The second annual event brings neighbors together for live performances, local artists, vendors and a family-friendly afternoon. The festival runs from 2 to 8 p.m. and is open to everyone.

Connecting Through Culture Community Saturday, August 22nd The market will feature Native and Indigenous artists and vendors, along

Columbia Park, Seattle

with vendors from the Little Saigon neighborhood, as part of a broader “Connecting Through Culture” effort that includes new murals honoring community leaders and the American Indian Women’s Service League.

Central District, Seattle

Black Arts Fest August 22-23 This free Festál celebration of African American heritage features live entertainment, intergenerational activities, food merchants, photography, historical exhibits and community programming.

Seattle Center, Seattle

Rodgers Park Great Summer Block Party Sunday, August 23rd

Cascade Cactus & Succulent Plant Sale Saturday, August 22nd

This all-ages neighborhood block party is built around the good stuff: live music, food and drinks, BBQ, snow cones, a beer garden, market stalls, giveaways and family activities. Wander the vendors or catch up with neighbors, and everyone gets an easy excuse to spend a summer afternoon outside together.

The annual fundraiser brings two days of plant shopping with rare and unusual cacti, succulents, unique plants and accessories for sale. Members will also display standout varieties and be available to answer questions, making it a good stop for serious collectors and casual plant people alike.

Volunteer Park Conservatory, Seattle

Rodgers Park, Seattle

UW Football Fan Fest MICHAEL ALBRIGHT| DREAMSTIME.COM

Saturday, August 22nd UW Football Fan Fest gives Husky fans a preseason look at the 2026 team with photos, autographs, family activities and a mock game at Husky Stadium. Fans can hear from head coach Jedd Fisch, meet players and Dubs, enjoy yard games, face painting, bouncy houses, giveaways and performances from the Husky Band and Cheer. The event opens through the southeast stadium gate at 4:20 p.m., with picnic-style seating encouraged on the east practice field. Fan Fest tickets are $5 and include admission to the mock game; mock game seating is free and first-come, first-served in the 100 level.

Husky Stadium, Seattle

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