Legals for December, 2 2025

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON  FOR SKAGIT COUNTY Estate of | No. 25-4-00604-29 KAREN LYNN BARNES, | Deceased. | 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: December 2, 2025 Personal Representative: Kenneth W. Barnes Attorney for the Personal  Alexis C. Oles, WSBA No. 53059 Representative: North City Law, PC Address for Mailing or  2415 T Ave, Suite 208 Service: Anacortes, WA 98221 Court of probate proceedings  Skagit County Superior Court and cause number: Cause No. 25-4-00604-29 DATED: 11/21/2025 NORTH CITY LAW, PC /s/ Alexis C. Oles Alexis C. Oles, WSBA No. 53059 [email protected] NORTH CITY LAW, PC 2415 T Ave, Suite 208 Anacortes, WA 98221 Telephone: 206.413.7288 Facsimile: 206.367.0120 Attorneys for Personal Representative #12023/43621 Pub: December 2, 9, & 16, 2025

NOTICE OF HEARING  2026 BUDGET  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the George City Council in the George Community Hall located at 403 W. Montmorency Blvd. George, Washington on December 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as called by the City Council. The hearing will be to consider testimony for and against the following: The 2026 Final Budget adoption      The 2026 Final Budget will be on file, at no charge, in the Office of the Clerk on December 17th, 2025.    The hearing room is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving twenty-four (24) hour advance notice. Contact Amy Grace at 509-785-5081 or [email protected], 102 Richmond Ave. Quincy, WA 98848.  #12025/43639 Pub: December 2 & 9, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD December 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendment applications: · File #P 25-0192 (Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment) & P 25-0193 (SEPA) from Marian Heilig. The applicant proposes an amendment to Grant County UDC Section 23.12.075 – Clustering Standards seeking to increase development flexibility within the Open Space Conservation land use designation by permitting cluster developments comprising smaller residential lots. At their regularly scheduled public hearing on October 8, 2025, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record public hearing to consider files P 25-0192 & P 25-0193. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed UDC amendment. · File #P 25-0194 (Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment) from Grant County. The proposed amendment updates Chapter 25.04 “Permit Application Review Procedures—Review Timelines” to comply with Washington State 2SSB 5290 (2023). The changes establish uniform and expedited timelines for review and final decisions on project permit applications, clarify process deadlines, provide for applicant extensions, and regulate exclusions from mandatory time limits, thereby improving regulatory transparency and efficiency in Grant County. At their regularly scheduled public hearing on October 8, 2025, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record public hearing to consider file P 25-0194. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed UDC amendment. · File #P 25-0195 (Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment) from Grant County. The applicant proposes amendments to the Grant County Unified Development Code to update several sections for statutory compliance, consistency, and policy clarity. The amendments would update provisions for condominiums in UDC Chapters 22.04.600 and 23.04, and revise definitions in 25.02, ensuring consistency with the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA, RCW 64.90), revise time limitations for short subdivisions in UDC Chapter 22.04.260 to align with current State statute, and update parking limits for hospitality commercial establishments in UDC Chapter 23.12, Table 5, for clarity and regulatory consistency. At their regularly scheduled public hearing on October 8, 2025, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record public hearing to consider files P 25-0195. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed UDC amendment. · File #P 25-0180 (Comp. Plan Amendment) & P 25-0181 (SEPA) from Grant County. Six Year update (2026-2031) to Chapter 7 (Transportation Element, Appendix E) of the Grant County Comprehensive Plan. The applicant has recommended adoption of the 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) as an amendment to the transportation element of the comprehensive plan. The TIP details proposed transportation projects—including roadway, bridge, safety, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements—planned for construction or design within the next six years. Adoption will ensure state and federal funding eligibility, maintain GMA compliance, and coordinate local capital investments with land use plans. At their regularly scheduled public hearing on October 8, 2025, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record public hearing to consider files P 25-0180 & P 25-0181. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed comprehensive plan amendment. · File #P 25-0182 (Comp. Plan Amendment) & P 25-0183 (SEPA) from Grant County. Annual Update to Appendix J—Strategic Infrastructure Program Eligible Projects, Chapter 5, Economic Development Element, Grant County Comprehensive Plan. The applicant recommends the annual adoption of updates to Appendix J, which resides in Chapter 5 (Economic Development) of the Grant County Comprehensive Plan. Appendix J inventories and tracks projects that have been submitted to and approved by the Grant County Economic Development Council (EDC) as eligible for the county’s Strategic Infrastructure Program (SIP). This annual update ensures the comprehensive plan reflects the most current listing of prioritized and funded infrastructure projects supporting local economic development throughout Grant County. At their regularly scheduled public hearing on October 8, 2025, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record public hearing to consider files P 25-0182 & P 25-0183. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed comprehensive plan amendment. · File #P 25-0184 (Comp. Plan Map Amendment) & P 25-0185 (SEPA) from Tommer Construction Company, Inc. The applicant requests a map amendment to expand the existing Mineral Resource Overlay (MRO) by approximately 11 acres currently designated Agriculture (AG) on the Comprehensive Plan map. The overlay would recognize the site’s existing mineral resource potential and make mineral extraction on the 11 acres, in addition to the surface mining operation under the existing MRO, a conditionally permitted future use, in accordance with Washington State law and local ordinances. The site is located in the 9600 Block of Rd S SE, Warden, WA also known as that portion of the NE1/4 of Section 20, that portion of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Sec. 20 and that portion of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 20, all in Township 17 North, Range 30 East, W.M., Grant County, WA (Parcel(s) #18-1077-000, 21-4788-000, 18-1074-000). At their regularly scheduled public hearing on October 8, 2025, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record public hearing to consider files P 25-0184 & P 25-0185. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed comprehensive plan map amendment. · File #P 25-0186 (Comp. Plan Amendment/Rezone) & P 25-0187 (SEPA) Tommer Construction Company, Inc. The applicant proposes a site-specific comprehensive plan amendment and concurrent rezone of approximately 54 acres from RRem (Rural Remote) to RR1 (Rural Residential, 5 acre minimum). The site is located in the 11600 Block of Rd A NW, Ephrata, WA, further described as GOV LOTS 1 TO 3 2 20 26, Grant County, WA. (Parcel #16-0573-008). At their regularly scheduled public hearing on October 8, 2025, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record public hearing to consider files P 25-0186 & P 25-0187. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed comprehensive plan amendment and concurrent rezone. · File #P 25-0188 (Comp. Plan Amendment/Rezone) & P 25-0189 (SEPA) Tommer Construction Company, Inc. The applicant proposes a site-specific comprehensive plan amendment and concurrent rezone of approximately 25 acres - part of a 41.26 - acre area within the Ephrata 3 LAMIRD (Limited Area of More Intensive Rural Development) - from Rural Light Industrial (RLI) to Rural General Commercial (RGC). The site is located at 5433 Highway 28 W, Ephrata, WA, further described as W1/2NE N OF HWY 7 20 26, Grant County, WA. (Parcel #16-0588-000). At their regularly scheduled public hearing on October 8, 2025, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record public hearing to consider files P 25-0188 & P 25-0189. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed comprehensive plan amendment and concurrent rezone. · File #P 25-0190 (Comp. Plan Amendment/Rezone) & P 25-0191 (SEPA) ERM, 1201 3rd Ave, Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101 c/o Alice Sandzen. The applicant proposes a site-specific comprehensive plan amendment and concurrent rezone of approximately 400 acres - part of a 649 - acre area within parcels 151231000, 151231001, 151236000, and 151236001 from RR1 (Rural Residential, 5 acre minimum) to RRes (Rural Resource, 40 acre minimum). The site is located at 12552 Rd Q NW, Quincy, WA, further described as parcel(s) #151231000 (part), 151231001, 151236000 (part), 15123600.. At their regularly scheduled public hearing on October 8, 2025, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record public hearing to consider file P 25-0190 & P 25-0191. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed comprehensive plan amendment and concurrent rezone with one member voting to deny. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Grant County is also providing access to this scheduled hearing via Zoom audio. To participate in the hearing please call in to the hearing at 1 (253) 205-0468, enter the access code (922 7913 5210) and password (26229323) and you will be joined to the meeting in a ‘muted’ status until such time as the hearing allows for public testimony. If you have any questions about this procedure, please call the Commissioner’s Office in advance of the hearing. Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board, Commissioner’s Office. #12026/43669 Pub: December 2 & 9, 2025