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NOVEMBER 5, 2025
Washington State Boosts Food Bank Support as Federal SNAP Cuts Loom
Staff Report
New state funds prepare for sharp rise in demand amid ongoing program reductions
As federal food-aid funding faces deep cuts, Washington state is stepping in with an emergency measure to siphon roughly $2.2 million per week into local food banks and hunger-relief networks. The move comes as the Northwest Harvest and its partners report rising needs and shrinking resources for the state’s food assistance system.
According to Northwest Harvest’s analysis, nearly 1 million Washington residents rely on SNAP benefits today. Under recently passed federal legislation, the organization projects up to 130,000 Washingtonians could lose SNAP entirely and all remaining recipients may see reductions.
Meanwhile, reductions in federal commodity food programs
— an estimated 20 million fewer pounds statewide — threaten to reduce available food in emergency networks by 10-15 percent.
“These cuts will push more Washington individuals and families into hunger while
simultaneously reducing the resources available to help them.”
LOCAL FOOD BANKS BRACE FOR DISRUPTION
In response, the state’s emergency funding will be distributed through the Washington State Department of Agriculture and partner networks to more than 350 food justice organizations and dozens of regional pantries statewide.
“This bridge funding means we can keep our shelves stocked, keep mobile pantry stops running, and avoid closing an extra day,” said a Pierce County food-bank director.
“But this isn’t normal. We’re preparing for more people, less federal food, and tighter budgets.”
Children account for about 34 percent of SNAP recipients in the state; seniors roughly 22 percent. The cuts are expected to ripple
outward — less benefit means fewer dollars circulating in local grocery stores, estimated at about $252 million annually in lost consumer spending.
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
With everyday costs already high — groceries, rent, utilities — the dual pressure of fewer federal benefits and fewer donated commodities presents food banks with
Seattle Hmong New Year Brings Color, Culture, and Community to Seattle Center
Staff Report
Celebrate the close of the harvest season and the spirit of renewal at Seattle Hmong New Year on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and again from 7–10 p.m. for an evening concert at the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall.
This free, family-friendly celebration— part of the Seattle Center Festál cultural series—offers a vibrant day of food, music, art, and dance that honors Hmong heritage and traditions. The event marks one of the most
important holidays in Hmong culture: a time to give thanks to ancestors, honor elders, and welcome a fresh start for the year ahead.
“Our festival is special and unique, in the sense that we are the only Southeast Asian minority that is a part of Seattle Center and Festál,” said Asia P Lor, vice president of the Hmong Association of Washington and event co-producer. “This is the one day where everyone in the community gets to wear their
traditional Hmong outfit, gather together, and celebrate.”
Festival highlights include the Fashion of the Hmong Diaspora show, featuring intricate textiles and designs that reflect generations of artistry and migration stories. Guests can explore an extensive Hmong heritage exhibit curated with the Burke Museum, enjoy traditional dances and songs by local performers, and participate in Pov Pob, the traditional ball-tossing courtship ritual. Children’s activities, a merchant marketplace filled with arts, crafts, embroidery, and clothing, and a wide variety of traditional foods will fill the Armory with color and energy throughout the day.
The evening concert will feature national performers, offering a lively conclusion to the celebration.
“The Seattle Hmong New Year Festival shines a light on one of the many rich cultures that make Seattle vibrant,” said Heidi Jackson, managing artistic director of cultural programs at Seattle Center. “We’re honored this event has been a part of the Festál series since 1997.”
Seattle Hmong New Year is one of 25 annual cultural festivals presented by Seattle Center’s Festál program, which highlights the region’s diversity and fosters greater understanding among communities. For more information, visit seattlecenter.com or hmongofwa.org.
a “double blow.” For many working families, fixed-income seniors, and rural households, the change isn’t gradual — it’s immediate.
Advocates argue the state’s new funding is vital but only a temporary fix. “We can’t absorb both increased demand and reduced resources,” the organization warns.
HOW RESIDENTS CAN HELP
• Visit northwestharvest.org to find a local food-bank partner or mobile pantry.
• Donate funds or food items to trusted pantries — with fewer federal commodities, purchasing power matters.
• Volunteer or organize a drive; many networks anticipate needing more hands and more storage.
• Encourage state and federal representatives to support policies that stabilize hunger-relief programs.
By proactively rerouting emergency state dollars, Washington is positioning itself ahead of what experts warn could become a widespread wave of food insecurity. But the longer-term challenge remains: building sustainable systems to handle both rising demand and declining federal support.
‘A Mistake and a Disservice to Farmers’: Top USDA Official in WA Fired with No Explanation
By Orion Donovan Smith The Spokesman-Review
The top U.S. Department of Agriculture official in Washington state responsible for farm loans, disaster assistance and conservation programs was suddenly fired on Wednesday without explanation, according to multiple farmers who spoke with him.
Jon Wyss had served as Washington state executive director of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency since May, when he was appointed for a third stint after serving in both the first Trump administration and the Biden administration in the same role.
The FSA’s Spokane Valley office administers programs the state’s farmers and ranchers rely on during times of uncertainty, such as the recent fluctuations in commodity prices related to the Trump administration’s trade policies.
Rep. Dan Newhouse, a Sunnyside farmer and Republican who represents central Washington, said in a statement that he had voiced his concerns to the USDA and the White House, calling Wyss “a true advocate for farmers in Washington state.”
“His experience, relationships with producers, and firsthand understanding of the challenges in farm country give producers an ally in the federal government,” said Newhouse, a member of the House Agriculture Committee. “Jon’s firing is a mistake and a disservice to farmers who need a strong leader at the Farm Service Agency, especially now, when times are tough.”
The USDA did not immediately respond to questions about Wyss’ firing. When reached by email, Wyss declined to comment.
Michelle Hennings, executive director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers, said Wyss has won the support of many growers for his “unwavering, farmerfirst mentality” and said his firing “increases uncertainty for farmers in some of the most challenging conditions we’ve seen in a generation.”
“We support Jon, and this is very bad news for Washington state agriculture,” Hennings said. “This was his third appointment. Wheat growers were extremely happy with him.”
Andy Juris, who grows wheat in Klickitat County, said Wyss called him Wednesday afternoon to say he had been asked to clean out his desk, with no warning or explanation.
Juris said Wyss had been a reliable partner to farmers, citing the USDA official’s work to fix the Conservation Reserve
Former USDA official Jon Wyss
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“Ride Ready” Workshops Help Seattleites
Ditch the Car Keys - Not Their Independence
If your ORCA card has been collecting dust because the app looks confusing or you’re convinced the Route 8 never actually shows up - you’re not alone. Luckily, King County Metro and Sound Generations are teaming up this month to fix that with free “Ride Ready” workshops designed to help residents feel confident navigating Seattle’s web of transit routes.
The classes are part travel tutorial, part confidence booster. Instructors walk participants through reading bus timetables, using the Transit GO and OneBusAway apps, and even practice tagging on and off with an ORCA card. Each session ends with a guided group trip - yes, a literal field trip - to prove that public transit can be approachable, affordable, and occasionally even on time.
November Sessions:
• Rainier Community Center - Thursday,
Nov. 7, 10 a.m. – noon
• Greenwood Senior Center – Thursday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The workshops are geared toward older adults, newcomers, and anyone who hasn’t taken a bus since the pre-mask era, but anyone can register. Space is limited, so call Sound Generations Mobility Helpline at (206) 748-7588 or visit soundgenerations. org/ride-ready to RSVP.
Why it matters? Seattle’s transit network is expanding faster than its confidence level. These workshops give people the tools (and moral support) to ride sustainably - no expensive parking apps or anxiety required.
(And yes, they’ll even explain what “RapidRide E” means.)
HOW TO GET AN ORCA CARD
If you’re new to the system - or your card went missing in a long-forgotten tote baghere’s how to get back on track:
• In person: Visit a Customer Service
Office at King Street Center (201 S Jackson St., 1st floor) or a participating grocery store or Safeway service desk.
• Online: Order and manage your card at myORCA.com. You can load money, add passes, or register a replacement card.
• By mail: Call (888) 988-6722 to request a mail-in form.
• For reduced fare options:
• ORCA LIFT (for income-qualified riders): Apply at kingcounty.gov/orca-lift.
• Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) (for seniors 65+ and riders with disabilities): Bring ID to any Metro Customer Service Office.
• Youth ORCA (for ages 6–18): Free passes available through FreeYouthTransitPass. com.
(Pro tip: register your card online so if it’s lost, you don’t lose your balance - Seattle eats enough money as it is.)
Free Yard Waste Pickup Returns in Novemberand It Could Save Your Street from Flooding
Seattle residents have a good reason to rake early and often this fall — Seattle Public Utilities is offering free extra yard waste pickup every week throughout November.
The program, which runs annually, lets customers set out up to 10 extra bags of leaves on their regular collection day at no charge. The goal is simple: keep streets and storm drains leaffree to prevent flooding when fall rains arrive.
Fighting floods, one bag at a time
When leaves pile up on city streets, they can block storm drains and cause neighborhood flooding. SPU says the extra pickup program is designed to help prevent that — and to make it easier for residents to dispose of yard waste responsibly.
Extra leaves can be placed in paper or certified compostable lawn and leaf bags, or personal reusable containers with lids. Plastic bags aren’t accepted, even if labeled compostable.
“Keeping leaves out of the street keeps water flowing and neighborhoods safer during heavy rain,” the utility said in a statement.
More than just pickup
With colder, wetter weather ahead, SPU is reminding residents to help keep drains clear and report issues when they see them.
• Clogged drains can be reported through the city’s Find It, Fix It app.
• For urgent flooding or water problems, residents can call the 24/7 Operations Response Center at (206) 386-1800.
• To stay informed during storms, residents can also sign up for AlertSeattle, the city’s emergency notification system.
Savvy Senior: How to Make a Home Safer and More Accessible as You Age
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior, What simple tips can you recommend for making a home age friendly? My husband and I are in our late-sixties and want to remain living in our home for as long as possible.
—Homebody Hanna
Dear Hanna,
Many older adults, like you and your husband, want to stay living in their own home for as long as possible. But being able to do so will depend on how easy it is to maneuver your living space as you get older. There are literally dozens of simple adjustments and modifications you can do to help make your home safer and more accessible for aging-in-place. Here’s a summary of tips from the National Institute on Aging and AARP, which offers a free room-by-room guide with practical suggestions for older adults living independently.
ENTRANCE WAY:
• Have at least one exterior doorway with step-free access. If not possible, consider a ramp.
• Add a bench in the foyer to sit on when removing shoes or to set down items while locking or unlocking the door.
BATHROOM:
• Install a walk-in shower with a bench and nonskid decals or mats to prevent falls.
• Add a hand-held nozzle to the shower head to facilitate rinsing off while seated.
• Install grab bars on the shower wall and near the toilet
• Put in a taller toilet or add a toiler riser.
• Consider plugging in a nightlight.
BEDROOM:
• If stairs are too difficult to manage, create a bedroom on the main level by transforming a den or an office.
• Make sure the bed is easy to get in and out of. Purchase bed risers, if needed.
• Invest in an
adjustable bed for extra comfort.
KITCHEN:
• Purchase a stove with safety features that alert the resident when a burner is on or have automatic shutoffs.
• Relocate major appliances to make them easier to reach.
• Add slide-out drawers or trays to existing cabinets for better access.
• Install a lever-style, light-touch or sensor faucet, which is easier to use than a faucet with turn-style knobs or handles.
FURNITURE & RUGS:
• Get rid of furniture and clutter to make rooms easier to move around in.
• Use chairs with armrests, which makes sitting and standing easier.
• Avoid furniture with sharp corners, which can cause bruises and cuts when bumped up against.
• Hide cords out of pathways — but don’t put them under rugs.
• Area rugs, if used, should be secured to the floor with a nonslip mat or anti-slip rug tape.
For more tips, get a copy of AARP’s “HomeFit Guide” which is a 36-page fully illustrated guide and has more than 100 aging-inplace tips and suggestions that can be made to an existing house or apartment or incorporated into designs for a new residence. It explains how a smartly
designed or modified home can meet the varied and changing needs of its older residents. It also features easy-to-do, low-cost and no-cost fixes that lessen the risk of trip hazards and increase the safety of high-use areas like the bathroom, kitchen and stairway.
In addition, AARP also offer videos and a HomeFit AR app (available for iPhone and iPad) that can scan a room and suggest improvements to help turn your house into a “lifelong home,” free from safety and mobility risks. Visit AARP.org/HomeFit to order or download a free copy of this guide, or to watch their videos. You don’t need to be an AARP member to access this content.
If you’d like more hands-on help, you could also hire an occupational or physical therapist that works with older adults. He or she can come in, evaluate your home and recommend aging-in-place solutions. And if you get a referral from your doctor, Medicare will usually cover a home walk-through.
Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior. org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.
FC#: 25-60408-WA-REV APN: 0622059092-03 Abbrev Legal: LOT 2 OF KING COUNTY SHORT PLAT NO. 883022 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on 8/11/2005, a certain Mortgage Deed of Trust was executed by SANDRA BENCEL, AS GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE OF LEONID W. BENCEL, AN INCAPACITATED PERSON AND VIRGINIA BENCEL, HIS WIFE as trustor in favor of SEATTLE MORTGAGE COMPANY as beneficiary, and was recorded on 8/16/2005, as Instrument No. 20050816002096, in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (“Secretary” or “HUD”) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family house; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest in the Mortgage Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, pursuant to the following assignment: Corporate Assignment of Deed of Trust from NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE in favor of THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT dated 8/14/2018, recorded on 8/14/2018, as Instrument No. 20180814000787, in Book Page in the office of the Recorder of King County, Washington; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of 10/2/2025 is $399,176.00; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, which is recorded herewith as EXHIBIT A. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 11/21/2025 at 10:00 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Legal Description: LOT 2 OF KING COUNTY SHORT PLAT NO. 883022 AS RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO. 8401270779, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY WASHINGTON Purportedly known as: 9221 SOUTH 202ND STREET, KENT, WA 98031 The sale will be held at: At the 4th Avenue entrance of the King County Administration Building, located one block east of the courthouse, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA Per the Secretary, the estimated opening bid will be $404,892.00. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent (10%) of the Secretary’s estimated bid amount in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Ten percent of the estimated bid amount for this sale is $40,489.00. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $40,489.00 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to Nemovi Law Group, AP. We will accept certified or cashier’s checks made payable to the bidder and endorsed to Nemovi Law Group, AP if accompanied by a notarized power of attorney or other notarized authorization authorizing Nemovi Law Group, AP to deposit the check into the firm’s trust account on behalf of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of: $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash
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deposit or, at the election of the Foreclosure Commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage Deed of Trust is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is based on the nature of the breach, this loan is not subject to reinstatement. A total payoff is required to cancel the foreclosure sale, or the breach must otherwise be cured, if applicable. A description of the nature of the breach is as follows: A BORROWER DIES AND THE PROPERTY IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SURVIVING BORROWER. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. The sale date shown on this Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Secretary, the Foreclosure Commissioner or a court. For Sales Information please call (916) 939-0772 or visit the website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case FC# 25-60408-WA-REV. Your ability to obtain sales information by Internet Website or phone is provided as a courtesy to those not present at the sale and neither Nemovi Law Group, AP nor the website host makes any representations or warranties as to the accuracy or correctness of the information provided thereby. Nemovi Law Group, AP and its agents do not assume any responsibility for reliance on any information received by telephone or website. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. It will be necessary for you to attend all sales in order to obtain the most current information. Neither Nemovi Law Group, AP nor its agents will be liable for any loss you may sustain in using or receiving any information obtained online or by phone. Date: 10/6/2025 NEMOVI LAW GROUP, PC Foreclosure Commissioner 2173 Salk Ave., Suite 250 Carlsbad, CA 920086583 Phone: (866) 454-7742 Sale Info: (916) 939-0772 By: Genail M. Nemovi, Attorney Mailing Address: NEMOVI LAW GROUP, PC 2173 Salk Ave, Suite 250 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Physical Address: NEMOVI LAW GROUP, PC 14205 SE 36th Street, Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 NPP0479785 To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 10/22/2025, 10/29/2025, 11/05/2025 File No: 25-01455WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Tyler V Johnson and Rachael D Johnson Current Beneficiary Gesa Credit Union Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 20220809000653 Parcel Number(s) 721500007001 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on November 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM sell at public auction located At 4th Ave entrance King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following-described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 7 OF REIS ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 70 OF PLATS, PAGE 99, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY AUDITOR; SITUATE IN THE CITY OF SEATTLE, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 11043 Marine View Pl. SW, Seattle, WA 98146 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated August 8, 2022, recorded August 9, 2022, under Auditor’s File No. 20220809000653, records of King County, Washington, from Tyler V Johnson and Rachael D Johnson, as Grantor, to Trustees Services, Inc. as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-
tems, Inc., as designated nominee for Gesa Credit Union, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Gesa Credit Union, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20250207000727. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: 1. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: o $89,288.13 which included the monthly payments, late charges, and accrued fees and costs. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $942,922.53, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from July 1, 2024, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on November 14, 2025. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by November 03, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before November 03, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after November 03, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Tyler V Johnson 11043 Marine View Pl. SW Seattle, WA 98146 Rachael D Johnson 11043 Marine View Pl. SW Seattle, WA 98146 by both first class and certified mail on May 15, 2025; and the notice of default was personally served upon the Borrower and Grantor, or was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on May 16, 2025. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS: The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud. gov/housingcounseling/s/?language=en_ US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other
housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https:// nwjustice.org/home PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT AFFINIA DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC MAY BE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED 06/27/2025 By: Natalie Mattera Name: Natalie Mattera Title: Foreclosure Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC 16000 Christensen Rd., Suite 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 (425) 800-4703 NPP0476054 To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 10/15/2025, 11/05/2025
File No: 25-01564WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Hong Jiang and Xuan Li Current Beneficiary 1 Sharpe Opportunity Intermediate Trust Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer FCI Lender Services Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 20240223000729 Parcel Number(s) 342604910303 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on December 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM sell at public auction located At 4th Ave entrance King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the followingdescribed real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to wit: That Portion Of Government Lot 3 In Section 34, Township 26 North, Range 4 East, W.M., In King County, Washington, Described As Follows: Beginning At A Point Of Intersection Of The Northwesterly Line Of The Northern Pacific Railway Right Of Way With The Southwesterly Line Of Sand Point Way; Thence Southwesterly Along Said Northwesterly Line Of Said Railway Right Of Way On A Curve To The Left With A Radius Of 1610.23 Feet A Distance Of 266.40 Feet; Thence North 29°30’ West 82.29 Feet; The South 60°30’ West 40.00 Feet To The Southerly Line Of East 94th Street; Thence Westerly Along Said East 94th Street On A Curve To The Left Having A Radius Of 100.00 Feet A Distance Of 93.18 Feet; Thence Continue Along Said Southerly Line Of East 94th Street North 82°53’30” West 192.74 Feet; Thence South 7°06’30” West 51.78 Feet To The True Point Of Beginning; Thence South 7°06’30” West 58.72 Feet To The Northerly Line Of East 93rd Street; Thence North 82°53’30” West 46.41 Feet Along Said Northerly Line; Thence On A Curve To The Right With A Radius Of 65.49 Feet A Distance Of 94.08 Feet; Thence Northerly Along 45th Avenue Northeast 2.00 Feet To A Point From Which The True Point Of Beginning Bears South 82°53’30” East; Thence South 82°53’30” East 112.32 Feet To The True Point Of Beginning; (Being Also Known As The Southerly Portion Of Lots 1 And 2 In Block 13 Of The Unrecorded Plat Of J.G. Matthew’s Lake Washington Addition Division 2). Situate In The County Of King, State Of Washington. Commonly known as: 9302 45th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 22, 2024, recorded February 23, 2024, under Auditor’s File No. 20240223000729, records of King County, Washington, from Hong Jiang and Xuan Li, as Grantor, to Rainier Trustee Services, Inc. as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of BFSPV I LLC, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to 1 Sharpe Opportunity Intermediate Trust, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20250225000906. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: 1. Failure to pay when due the following amounts: o Upon maturity on November 24, 2024 the total debt now owing in the amount of $644,605.91. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $550,000.00, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from November 1, 2024, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on December 5, 2025. Due to the maturity of the loan, the entirety of the debt is due and owing. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured before the date of the sale to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the sale date, the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the
terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Xuan Li 1319 122nd Ave. NE Bellevue, WA 98004 Xuan Li 9302 45th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98115 Hong Jiang 9302 45th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115 Hong Jiang 1319 122nd Ave. NE Bellevue, WA 98004 Hong Jiang 1319 102nd Ave. NE Bellevue, WA 98004 Xuan Li 1319 102nd Ave. NE Bellevue, WA 98004 by both first class and certified mail on May 29, 2025; and the notice of default was personally served upon the Borrower and Grantor, or was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on May 29, 2025. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the abovedescribed property. IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS: The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/ housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT AFFINIA DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC MAY BE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED 7/22/2025. By: Omar Solorzano Name: Omar Solorzano Title: Foreclosure Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC 16000 Christensen Rd., Suite 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 (425) 800-4703 NPP0476934 To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 11/05/2025, 11/26/2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of EUGENE D. THOM aka EUGENE DALE THOM, Deceased. NO. 25-4-06469-4 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051
Caffe Ladro Launches “Coffee for Good” Blend to Fight Hunger in Partnership with Food Lifeline
Staff Report
Seattle’s homegrown coffee company Caffe Ladro is teaming up with Food Lifeline this holiday season to brew up something more than just caffeine — a community effort to fight hunger across Western Washington.
The collaboration is part of Ladro’s ongoing “Coffee for Good” initiative, which pairs limited-edition coffee blends with local nonprofits. For November and December, all proceeds from the new Coffee for Good blend — along with a portion of sales from Ladro’s popular Classic Blend Box — will support Food Lifeline’s mission to end hunger in the region.
individuals during its 2025 fiscal year. The group works with a network of food banks and meal programs to supply nutritious meals to families and individuals throughout Western Washington.
Food Lifeline, a Seattle-based nonprofit, distributed food to more than 2.3 million
Program, a voluntary program that pays farmers to plant trees and native grasses on land near waterways and other environmentally sensitive areas. The rate farmers were paid to effectively rent that property had become too low to cover costs, Juris said, and Wyss brought together different USDA offices to stabilize the program.
“I think he really took the ‘service’ aspect of Farm Service Agency seriously,” Juris said. “I’m really going to miss working with him.”
Wlliam “Jay” Gordon, policy director for the Washington State Dairy Federation, said Wyss told him Wednesday that he suspected
“This partnership lets every cup of coffee make a tangible difference,” said a Ladro spokesperson. “We’re inviting our customers to join us in fueling change - one mug at a time.”
In addition to donating proceeds, Caffe Ladro cafés across the Puget Sound area will host food-drive barrels through the end of December, collecting shelf-stable items for Food Lifeline’s distribution network.
Customers can find the Coffee for Good blend at all Caffe Ladro locations and online through the company’s website.
As the year winds down, the partnership offers a simple way for Seattleites to start their morning with purpose — by helping make sure no neighbor goes hungry.
his firing may be related to his work on another conservation program that began in 1998, known as CREP, intended to pay farmers to aid in salmon and steelhead habitat restoration efforts along streams in Washington state.
“I’m really going to miss working with him”
The Capital Press reported that Wyss oversaw an audit of the program that found in 2024 that more than 400 farmers may have been issued faulty contracts because the Washington State Conservation Commission and the FSA, before Wyss’s tenure, had failed to update
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a map that determined eligibility for the program. Gordon said Wyss had advocated for farmers not to be penalized for the mistake because the state and federal agencies were at fault.
Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, said in an email that he learned of Wyss’s firing on Thursday morning.
“This came as a great surprise,” DeVaney wrote. “Mr. Wyss has been an active and effective advocate for the Trump administration’s policies during both terms, as well as having strong and collaborative relationships with Washington’s diverse agricultural producers.”