Legals for December, 17 2025
Grant Transit Authority Notice of Public Hearing On Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Multimodal Transit Center at 116 W 5th Ave, Moses Lake, WA. 98837, the Board of Directors of the Grant Transit Authority will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2026 Budget. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard with respect to the 2026 budget. By: __________________________ Saira Martinez, GTA Board Secretary #12018/43541 Pub: December 4, 11, 15, & 17, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON KING COUNTY The Estate of | Case No. | JUDITH CHURCH, | Probate Notice to Creditors | (RCW 11.40.020, .030) Deceased. | | Rebecca A. Straka has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death 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 attorneys 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) 30 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 non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: December 10, 2025 By: Meghan Mcfadden Gross,WSBA# 58650 Rebecca A. Straka, 1626 Cole Street Personal Representative Enumclaw, WA 98022 Attorneys for Rebecca A. Straka, Personal Representative #12039/43893 Pub: December 10, 17 & 24, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Moses Lake – On Monday, December 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Port of Moses Lake Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting. The meeting location is the Port of Moses Lake Administration Building, 7810 Andrews St NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 in the Commission Chamber. The public may also attend by phone by calling 509-350-2140. The purpose of this meeting will be to hold the Annual Public Corporation Meeting and the Election of Officers for 2026. #12042/43921 Pub: December 10 & 17, 2025
Request for Qualifications – Professional A&E Services Contract Grant County Port District No. 9 “The Port, Port” is requesting interested firms to submit qualifications for on-call professional engineering, survey and master planning consulting services. The Port will retain the services of an engineering consultant for a period of five (5) years to provide professional engineering, surveying, testing, grant preparation, administrative support, consulting, planning, and construction services, but not limited to, the following projects (or project components): 1. Multi-modal transportation infrastructure planning design, construction and maintenance. 2. Land Development projects within the Port District. 3. Design services for infrastructure & development of lands. 4. Aviation development and revenue support projects. 5. Environmental studies & compliance 6. Other miscellaneous engineering, surveying and planning services. The scale, duration and number of projects are uncertain and may vary significantly during any given year. QUALIFICATIONS Please submit three (3) printed copies of qualifications no later than December 30, 2025. Late submission will not be accepted and it is the responsibility of the sender to confirm delivery. The Port will accept submissions in-person at the office from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm on December 30, 2025 only. The Port strongly encourages that proposals be either hand delivered or overnighted via FedEx or UPS. If overnighted, the physical address is to be used. If mailed, the PO Box is to be used. Submittals should be clearly marked “On-Call Services” and be addressed to: Grant County Port District No. 9 David Lanman, Executive Director 1990 Division Avenue E – Physical Address P.O. Box 1089 – Mailing Address Ephrata, WA 98823 Submittals will be evaluated by the below-listed criteria. Responses should be organized and identified in the same order, on 8-1/2” x 11” paper, limited to 20 page, single-sided maximum, including cover page. 1. Company’s history, capability and past performance on all or most aspects of potential Port projects. 2. Demonstrated understanding and familiarity of the Port of Ephrata and work with Port District’s. 3. Recent experience in capital projects comparable to the potential projects at the Port. 4. Key personnel’s professional background and qualifications including the project team for possible projects. Include only those people which will be assigned to the projects at the Port District. SELECTION The selection of the firm to do the work will be made by Port Commissioners. After the deadline for receipt of qualifications, the Commissioners will review the qualifications. If deemed necessary by the Commissioners, firms may be invited for interviews. The final selection of the firm with which to negotiate a contract will be made by the Commissioners. Grant County Port District No. 9 reserves the right, during the five (5) year contract period, to occasionally work with other firms of similar nature for projects requiring expertise that may be outside the selected firm’s area of expertise and as deemed necessary by the Port. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION No cost or fee schedules shall be submitted. Fees for services will be presented during contract negotiations after the selection of the most qualified consultant. In the event that a contract cannot be awarded to the most qualified consultant, the Port Commission reserves the sole right to terminate this process, to not award a contract, and to cancel or modify this solicitation process at any time. In no event, with the Port or any of its respective agents or employees be liable for, or otherwise obligated to reimburse the costs incurred in preparation of this RFQ, or any related costs. QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ All questions must be provided no later than December 22, 2025. Please only direct all inquiries regarding this Request for Qualifications only to: David Lanman, Executive Director Grant County Port District No. 9 (509) 754-3508 – Office Main Line (509) 750-8623 – Cell [email protected] #12051/43964 Pub: December 10 & 17, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT In the Matter of the Estate of: | No. 25-4-00223-13 | PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS HUMBELIA TORRES TORRES, | (RCW 11.40.030) Deceased. | The Personal Representative named below has qualified and has been appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Humbelia Torres Torres. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s Attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original 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(3); or (4) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of first publication: December 17, 2025. Dated this 3rd day of December, 2025. Joanna I. Tafoya, Personal Representative Michael M. Wyman, WSBA #26335 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: 2219 W. Broadway Ave., Suite A Moses Lake, WA 98837 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Superior Court of Washington for Grant County, Cause No. 25-4-00223-13 #12057/44043 Pub: December 17, 24 & 31, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF CHELAN IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate | No. 25-4-00461-04 of | | PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS CARL G. POTEETE, | (RCW 11.40.030) Deceased | 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 statue 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 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; 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 17, 2025 By /s/ KRISTEN K. POTEETE Personal Representative Address: 6386 Road D.3 NE Moses Lake, WA 98837-8973 Attorneys for the Personal Representative JEFFERS, DANIELSON, SONN & AYLWARD, P.S. By/s/ SCOTT B. HERSHEY, WSBA NO. 57099 2600 Chester Kimm Road Wenatchee, WA 98801 PO Box 1688 Wenatchee, WA 98807-1688 CHELAN COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE Martin D. Young, Clerk Chelan County Superior Courty 350 Orondo Avenue, Suite 501 Wenatchee, WA, 98801-2885 #12065/44131 Pub: December 17, 24 & 31, 2025
SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF OTHELLO AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 1631 In accordance with RCW 35A.12.100, this is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1642, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Shawn Logan on the 8th day of December 2025. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This Ordinance amends sections of the 2025 City Budget. Tania Morelos City Clerk #12071/44174 Pub: December 17, 2025
SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTHELLO WASHINGTON, FIXING THE BUDGET FOR 2026, SETTING FORTH APPROPRIATIONS AND ESTIMATED REVENUES AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, THE FINAL BUDGET FOR 2026. In accordance with RCW 35A.12.100, this is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1643, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Shawn Logan on the 8th day of December 2025. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This Ordinance adopts the 2026 City Budget. Tania Morelos City Clerk #12072/44175 Pub: December 17, 2025
SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SIX-YEAR CAPITAL FACILITY PLAN FOR 2026 - 2031 In accordance with RCW 35A.12.100, this is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1644, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Shawn Logan on the 8th day of December 2025. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This Ordinance adopts the 2026-2031 Capital Facility Plan for the future needs of all existing and projected facilities plans. Tania Morelos City Clerk #12073/44177 Pub: December 17, 2025
SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX In accordance with RCW 35A.12.100, this is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1645, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Shawn Logan on the 8th day of December 2025. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This Ordinance adopts the Ad Valorem Property Tax for the 2026 tax year. Tania Morelos City Clerk #12074/44178 Pub: December 17, 2025
SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OTHELLO AMENDING SECTION 5.08.050 AND SUBSECTION 6.6 OF CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE OTHELLO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE COLLECTION TIMES In accordance with RCW 35A.12.100, this is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1646, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Shawn Logan on the 8th day of December 2025. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This Ordinance amends the garbage pick up times for commercial from 6:00am to 4:00am and for residential from 7:00am to 5:00am. Tania Morelos City Clerk #12075/44179 Pub: December 17, 2025
CITY OF QUINCY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given; the City of Quincy is hereby holding a Public Hearing before the Quincy City Council on Tuesday, January 6th at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 104 B St SW, Quincy, WA 98848. Description of Proposal and Project Permits: The City of Quincy has received Application #ANNEX 2024-011, aka the AMJ Annexation, to annex parcel #200816000, which totals 56.90 acres of property within the City’s Urban Growth Area (UGA). The parcel in question is currently being utilized as agricultural land. The applicant proposes to annex the existing agricultural land zoned ‘Grant County Urban Residential 3’ into the City of Quincy. Upon annexation, the property would be rezoned to Residential Multifamily (R-M) per Quincy Municipal Code Chapter 20. Requested Approvals, Actions and/or Required Studies: An Annexation and Zoning requires a Public Hearing before the City Council and approval of the City Council by ordinance. The City Council must find the proposal is in accordance with Chapter 20.90 and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, with respect to a proposed annexation and zoning map amendment. The public is encouraged to provide written comments prior to the public hearing by 5:00 PM on January 6, 2026. Any interested person/party has the right to comment on the proposal during the comment period, receive notice of and participate in any hearing, request a copy of the decision once it is made and may appeal the decision subject to the requirements of Quincy Municipal Code Chapter 17. Statement of Preliminary Determination:The development regulations that will be used for project mitigation and to provide consistency with the type of land use for the proposed site are outlined in the Quincy Comprehensive Plan and QMC Chapter 17 Development Code and Chapter 20 Zoning Code. City Contact Person: For further information about this project, please contact Carl Worley, Municipal Services Director, at (509) 787-3523 ext. 255 or [email protected] AND Marla Roduner, Community Development Administrative Assistant, at 509-787-3523 ext. 409 or [email protected]. #12078/44195 Pub: December 17, 2025
Revised Notice of Application and Public Hearing: December 17, 2025. Notice is hereby given that a revised SEPA Checklist and associated materials were received by Grant County on November 25, 2025, from Record Energy Center, LLC (Designated Contact: Hawthorne Renewable Energy, Attn: Conor Grogan, 830 NE Holliday St. Portland, OR, 97323) and were found to be Technically Complete on June 9, 2025. DESCRIPTION: The project is a Conditional Use Permit and revised SEPA Checklist for review to allow for the construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of an 80-megawatt Utility-Scale Solar Energy Facility, Battery Energy Storage System(BESS) and O&M Building. The solar modules will be mounted on horizontal single-axis tracking racks that rotate from east to west to track the sun over the course of each day. Step-up transformer(s) will raise the inverter AC output voltage, and the Project’s output will pass through an AC collection system to the designated substation and ultimately to the Point of Interconnection (POI) at the existing GPUD 230KV Rocky Ford – Columbia transmission line that runs through the Project Area. The project will cover 754 acres on 15 parcels. STUDIES REQUIRED: Wildlife Surveys , Cultural Resource Surveys, Waterbodies Assessments. LOCATION: The site is located within Sections 19, 24, 25, & 30, Township 21 N, Range 25 E, Grant County, WA. (Parcels, 151218000, 151218002, 151219000, 151219003, 151219004, 151219005, 151220000, 152012000, 152012001, 152012002, 152012003, 152013000, 152013001, 152013002, 152013003 ). PRESENT ZONING: Rural Resource (RRes) & Rural Remote (RRem) PUBLIC HEARING: Grant County Hearings Examiner tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2025, at 12:00 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, WA. At this time any person(s) may provide testimony for the hearing. Grant County is providing access to this scheduled hearing for the public via Zoom audio platform. To participate in the hearing please call in to the hearing at +1-253-205-0468 Meeting ID: 927 6413 7508 Passcode: 544354. 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 Development Services in advance of the hearing. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be in accordance with Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (Files P25-0047 & P 25-0048) are available from Kent Ziemer of Grant County Development Services,([email protected]) 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 2538. Office hours: 8 am–4 pm, M–F. Comments must be submitted to the Development Services- Planning Division no later than 5 pm on January 19, 2026. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed or hand delivered. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above-mentioned materials. #12079/44200 Pub: December 17, 2025