Legals for December, 23 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE GROUNDWATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That the Stahl Hutterian Brethren Trust of Ritzville, WA, on September 16, 2025, filed Water Right Change Application No. CG3-01426(B), to transfer the place of use as granted under Groundwater Certificate No. G3-01426(B). That Groundwater Certificate No. G3-01426(B) authorizes the withdrawal of 250 gallons per minute, 258.16 acre-feet per year, for the seasonal irrigation of 153.33 acres. The current authorized point of withdrawal is from a well located within the N½ Section 17, T. 23 N., R. 32 E.W.M., Lincoln County, Washington. The current authorized place of use is within the SE¼ of Section 8, within T. 23 N., R. 32 E.W.M., Lincoln County, Washington. The proposed points of withdrawal are from three wells located as follows: Well 1) S½NW¼ of Section 14, Well 2) SW¼NW¼ of Section 23, Well 3) NE¼NE¼ of Section 23, ALL in T. 20 N., R. 30 E.W.M., Grant County, Washington. The proposed place of use is 140 acres within the SE¼NW¼, the SW¼NE¼, the NW¼SE¼, and the NE¼SW¼ of Section 23, and the NE¼ of Section 24, ALL in T. 20 N., R. 30 E.W.M., Grant County, Washington. To view this application as well as the source of the proposed appropriation and place of use, visit our Water Right Search application and web map search here: https://appswr.ecology.wa.gov/waterrighttrackingsystem/WaterRights/default.aspx Protests to this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for the objections. Protests must be accompanied with a fifty dollar ($50.00) non-refundable recording fee. We accept check or money order only. Do not send cash. Send your protest with the $50.00 fee to the Department of Ecology at the address below within 30 days from December 23, 2025. Department of Ecology Cashiering Office PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 98504-7611 #12069/44169 Pub: December 16 & 23, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE GROUNDWATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That the Stahl Hutterian Brethren Trust of Ritzville, WA, on September 16, 2025, filed Water Right Change Application No. CG3-24332C(B), to transfer the place of use as granted under Groundwater Certificate No. G3-24332C(B). That Groundwater Certificate No. G3-24332C(B) authorizes the withdrawal of 167 gallons per minute, additive to existing rights, 0 acre-feet per year, for the seasonal irrigation of 153.33 acres, non-additive to existing rights. The current authorized point of withdrawal is from a well located within the N½ Section 17, T. 23 N., R. 32 E.W.M., Lincoln County, Washington. The current authorized place of use is within the SE¼ of Section 8, within T. 23 N., R. 32 E.W.M., Lincoln County, Washington. The proposed points of withdrawal are from three wells located as follows: Well 1) S½NW¼ of Section 14, Well 2) SW¼NW¼ of Section 23, Well 3) NE¼NE¼ of Section 23, ALL in T. 20 N., R. 30 E.W.M., Grant County, Washington. The proposed place of use is 140 acres (non-additive to existing rights) within the SE¼NW¼, the SW¼NE¼, the NW¼SE¼, and the NE¼SW¼ of Section 23, and the NE¼ of Section 24, ALL in T. 20 N., R. 30 E.W.M., Grant County, Washington. To view this application as well as the source of the proposed appropriation and place of use, visit our Water Right Search application and web map search here: https://appswr.ecology.wa.gov/waterrighttrackingsystem/WaterRights/default.aspx Protests to this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for the objections. Protests must be accompanied with a fifty dollar ($50.00) non-refundable recording fee. We accept check or money order only. Do not send cash. Send your protest with the $50.00 fee to the Department of Ecology at the address below within 30 days from December 23, 2025. Department of Ecology Cashiering Office PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 98504-7611 #12070/44170 Pub: December 16 & 23, 2025
ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 09/18/2025 IN THE OFFICE OF THE GRANT COUNTY RECORDER. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.:25-130061 Title Order No.:250049295 Grantor: Grace K. Yamamoto, a single woman Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Avail 3 LLC, not in its individual capacity but solely as administrator of Restoration III Trust Current trustee of the deed of trust: Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Planet Home Lending, LLC Reference number of the deed of trust: 1266322 Parcel number(s): 29230 / 120004000 Abbreviated legal description: LOT 4, BITTON Commonly known as: 537 Fairchild Loop, Moses Lake, WA 98837 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON will on January 23, 2026, at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Police Justice County Building, located at 411 South Balsam Street, in the City of Moses Lake, WA, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Grant, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 4, BITTON PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 9 OF PLATS, PAGE 53, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. which is the subject of that certain Deed of Trust dated January 13, 2010, recorded January 25, 2010, under Auditor’s File No. 1266322, records of Grant County, Washington, from Grace K. Yamamoto, a single woman as Grantor, to Commonwealth Land Title Company as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc., its successors and assigns as Beneficiary, which as assigned by The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by Restoration III Trust it’s Attorney in Fact to Avail 3 LLC, not in its individual capacity but solely as administrator of Restoration III Trust under an assignment recorded at Instrument No. 1510147. 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 Default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: The Beneficiary has declared the borrower or grantor to be in default. Default alleged: The Reverse Deed of Trust has become due and payable upon the death of the last remaining grantor on August 23, 2020, and all amounts due under the Note which is secured by the above-described Deed of Trust. The Trustee’s fees and costs are estimated at $3,440.35 as of September 17, 2025. The amount to cure the default payments as of the date of this notice is $387,555.78. Payments and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made. It is necessary to contact the beneficiary or Trustee prior to the time you tender the amount to cure the default so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance $376,987.49, together with interest in the Note or other instrument secured from July 23, 2020, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. The amount necessary to pay off the entire obligation secured by your Deed of Trust as the date of this notice is $387,555.78. Interest and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made. It is necessary to contact the beneficiary or Trustee prior to the time you tender the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay. 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 January 23, 2026. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by January 12, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before January 12, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after January 12, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Estate of Grace K. Yamamoto, Deceased 537 Fairchild Loop Moses Lake, WA 98837 Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Grace K. Yamamoto, Deceased 537 Fairchild Loop Moses Lake, WA 98837 Donald Schmig, friend of Grace Kazuko Yamamoto, deceased 116 N 50th Avenue Unit 1 Yakima, WA 98908 Occupant(s) 537 Fairchild Loop Moses Lake, WA 98837 by both first class and certified mail on August 14, 2025 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on August 14, 2025 with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The declaration by the beneficiary pursuant to RCW 61.24.030(7)(a) was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the above addresses on August 14, 2025, proof of which is in possession of the Trustee. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth above, and whose telephone number is (360) 253-8017 / (877) 430-4787 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 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 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 under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.60. XI. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 90 calendar days BEORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee’s Sale. If an amended Notice of Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee’s 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 (Toll-free): 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.homeownership-wa.org/. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone (Toll-free): 1-800-569-4287 or local counseling agencies: 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 (Toll-Free): 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/home XII. A copy of the Trustees Declaration of Reasonable Diligence required under RCW 61.24.0301(10) is attached hereto as exhibit “A”. DECLARATION OF DUE DILIGENCE PURSUANT TO RCW 61.24.030(10) STATE OF WASHINGTON ) )SS COUNTY OF GRANT ) Trustee’s Sale No.: 25-130061 The undersigned makes the following declaration: 1) GRACE K. YAMAMOTO is the maker/borrower of a promissory note dated 01/13/2010 and the grantor of a deed of trust of even date recorded on 01/25/2010 under GRANT County Instrument No. 1266322 encumbering the property at 537 FAIRCHILD LOOP, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837. 2) Upon information and belief Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington, the successor trustee (“Aztec”) believes that GRACE K. YAMAMOTO is deceased. 3) Aztec searched GRANT County public records and information for any will or case in probate within the county for the borrower and grantor. 4) No Obituary for Grace K. Yamamoto was located. 5) Copy of death certificate for Grace K. Yamamoto shows she was widowed at time of death. Informant is shown as Friend, Donald Schmig. His address is shown on death certificate as PO Box 200, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Dated this 09/17/2025. Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington, Successor Trustee Signed By: KATHY ZAGARIYA Title: VICE PRESIDENT XIII. FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT NOTICE: AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings, this shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or to hold you personally liable for the debt. DATED this 17th day of September, 2025 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON By: Kathy Zagariya Vice President 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 253-8017 / (877) 430-4787 ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL SERVICE Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) SS. COUNTY OF CLARK ) This instrument was acknowledged before me this 17th day of September, 2025, by Kathy Zagariya, Vice President. Kira Lynch Notary Public in and for the State of Washington My Commission Expires: 10/6/2028 KIRA LYNCH Notary Public State of Washington Commission # 188037 My Comm. Expires Oct 6, 2028 NPP0479037 To: COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD 12/23/2025, 01/13/2026 #01005/44190 Pub: December 23, 2025 & January 13, 2026
CITY OF QUINCY QUINCY, WASHINGTON SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-643 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF QUINCY, WASHINGTON ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY FOR THE YEAR 2026. A copy of said ordinance is available for inspection on the City’s website at www.quincywashington.us or at the Quincy City Hall, 104 B Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, on Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The City will mail the full text of the ordinance upon request. This Notice is published pursuant to Chapter 35A.12.160 of the Revised Code of Washington. DATED THIS 15th day of December, 2025. CITY OF QUINCY By: Stephanie Boorman City Clerk #12081/44293 Pub: December 19, 2025
ORDINANCE 25-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EPHARTA, AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 24-11 INCREASING THE ESTIMATED REVENUES DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 2025 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SAID FUNDS AS AUTHORIZED BY RCW 35.33.121(4). Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge upon request. s) Katie Kapalo City Clerk #12084/44329 Pub: December 23, 2025
ORDINANCE 25-12 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE CITY OF EPHRATA, WASHINGTON Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge upon request. s) Katie Kapalo City Clerk #12085/44330 Pub: December 23, 2025
Notice of Application & Public Hearing December 23, 2025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Grant County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing in accordance with Chapter 25.12 of the Grant County Unified Development Code to consider proposed amendments to the Grant County Unified Development Code submitted in accordance with the criteria listed in the Unified Development Code adopted in October, 2000, and in accordance with State Law RCW 36.70A. DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT PROPOSAL: A non-project proposal to consider the adoption of amendments to the Grant County Unified Development Code. The proposed amendments specifically include proposals submitted by the following list of applicants and will be heard by the Planning Commission on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7p.m. in the Grant County Commissioner’s Hearing Room on the bottom floor of the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, Washington, at which time any person may appear and be heard either for or against the proposed amendments being considered at the public hearing. Limited in person attendance will be allowed. To participate in the hearing via audio please call 1-(253) 205-0468 and enter Access Code: 98583986654 or virtually via Zoom at https://grantcountywa.zoom.us/j/98583986654?pwd=tL9QEhgybHAyVNE3iZ08bYYXEa2e6b.1 Meeting ID: 985 8398 6654 Passcode: 723416. Anyone who wishes to submit written comments on the proposed amendments must do so by the end of business hours on January 6, 2026. A summary of the site specific proposals are listed below: Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Tentative Agenda: P25-0196 – Grant County – Proposed amendments to Article II and Article IV of the Unified Development Code Chapter 24.08, Critical Areas and Cultural Resource Lands, 25.02 Definitions, and 25.24 Mitigation Requirements & Impact Fees to reflect proposed changes in the General Mitigation Requirements and Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas to establish a Mitigation Bank, In-lieu Fee, or Permitee responsible mitigation program to offset development impacts to Shrubsteppe habitat. Copies of the proposed amendment applications and SEPA Checklists are available for review at the Grant County Planning Department, 264 West Division Avenue, Ephrata, WA. Additional background data, including the petitions for Unified Development Code amendments and SEPA checklists prepared are also available for public review. Contact Jim Anderson-Cook, Director, at (509) 754-2011, ext. 2522. #12088/44394 Pub: December 23, 2025
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06 of the City of George, Washington On the 16th of December, 2025, the City Council of the City of George, Washington, passed Ordinance No. 2025-06. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GEORGE, AMENDING THE 2025 FINAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request. DATED this 16th day of December, 2025 /s Amy Grace Amy Grace, City Clerk/Treasurer #12089/44425 Pub: December 23, 2025
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-05 of the City of George, Washington On the 16th of December, 2025, the City Council of the City of George, Washington, passed Ordinance No. 2025-05. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GEORGE,WASHINGTON ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026. The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request. DATED this 16th day of December, 2025 /s Amy Grace Amy Grace, City Clerk/Treasurer #12090/44426 Pub: December 23, 2025