Legals for October, 17 2025
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Grant County Fire District # 13 will hold a public hearing for the FY 2026 Budget on Monday, November 10, 2025. The public hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Grant County Fire District # 13, Main Station located at 1227 Berschauer Industrial Park, Ephrata, Washington 98823. The public is invited to attend. #11003/41081 Pub: October 17, 2025 & November 3, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT In the Matter of the Estates of: | | NO. 25-4-00179-13 RUDOLF COLE & | | LINDA SUE COLE, | PROBATE NOTICE TO | CREDITORS Deceased. | | The person named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative’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 non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: OCTOBER 3, 2025 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: BETTI COLE ATTORNEY FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: WENDY T. MICKELSEN ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Moberg Law Group, PS P.O. Box 130 238 W. Division Ave. Ephrata, WA 98823 (509) 754-2356 / Fax (509) 754-4202 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS AND CAUSE NUMBER: GRANT COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – CAUSE NO. 25-4-00179-13 DATED this 26TH day of SEPTEMBER 2025. MOBERG LAW GROUP, P.S. Wendy T. Mickelsen, WSBA No.2604 Attorney for Personal Representative #10020/41692 Pub: October 3, 10, 17 2025
ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 09/18/2025 IN THE OFFICE OF THE GRANT COUNTY RECORDER. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE – Publication for service upon Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Grace Yamamoto, deceased 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 NPP0479083. #10022/41736 Pub: October 3, 10 & 17, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE In the Matter of the Estate | | No. 25-4-020110-32 of | | PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS KRISTINE R. BROTHERTON, | | Deceased. | The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as the 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 Personal Representative at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in 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: October 10, 2025 Personal Representative: Aaron C. Spivey Attorney for the Personal Representative: Steven Wee, Esq. Address for Mailing or Service: 708 N. Argonne Road, Suite 1B Spokane Valley, WA 99212 Steven Wee, WSBA # 30620 Attorney for the Personal Representative #10031/41815 Pub: October 10, 17 & 24, 2025
GRANT COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF GROUNDWATER CERTIFICATE 3160-A TAKE NOTICE: That on September 25, 2025 Stevens Land Holdings (SLH) filed application number GRAN-25-01 with the Grant County Water Conservancy Board (GCWCB) to change the point of withdrawal under Groundwater Water Right No. 3160-A. That said right under priority date September 16, 1953, authorizes the withdrawal of 500 gallons per minute (gpm) and 394.4 acre-feet per year (AF/yr) for seasonal irrigation of 158 acres from four points of withdrawal well located within the NW¼ NE¼ of Section 34, the NE¼ NW¼ of Section 23, the NE¼ NW¼ of Section 23, and the NW¼ NE¼ of Section 23, all in T. 23 N., R. 29 E.W.M. The existing place of use is 158 acres in the N½ NW¼ and NE¼ of Section 34, T. 23 N., R. 29 E.W.M. on Grant County parcel number 180624000. Under GRAN-25-01, SLH is seeking to change the point of withdrawal to three wells in the NW¼ NE¼ of Section 34, T. 23 N., R. 29 E.W.M., the NW¼ NW¼ of Section 3, T. 22 N., R. 29 E.W.M., and NW¼ NW¼ of Section 35, T. 23 N., R. 29 E. Any interested party may submit comments, objections, and other information to the Board regarding this application. The comments and information may be submitted in writing or verbally at any public meeting of the Board held to discuss or decide on the application. Additionally, the Board will consider written comments or information provided within thirty (30) days from the last date of publication of this notice, said written comments or information to be provided to its office located 2145 Basin Street SW, Ephrata, WA 98823. Any protests or objections to the approval of this application may be filed with the Department of Ecology and must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections. Protests must be accompanied by a fifty-dollar ($50.00) recording fee and filed with the Cashiering Section, State of Washington, Department of Ecology, PO Box 47611, Olympia, WA 98504-7611 within thirty (30) days from October 17, 2025. #10049/42012 Pub: October 10 & 17, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: Grant County Port District #9 is making available for review by the public a draft operating budget for 2026. If interested, please come to the Terminal office building at 1990 Division Ave East, Ephrata, between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm, Monday thru Friday, October 10th thru October 31st. Any questions, please call. Ph: (509) 754-3508 #10052/42038 Pub: October 10 & 17, 2025
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE CITY OF MATTAWA SR 243 will be closed for utility work between RD 25 SW and Government Road/RD 24 SW. SR 243 will be closed between October 21, 2025 to October 27, 2025. All traffic during this time will be detoured around the work via assigned routes. #10055/42065 Pub: October 16, 17 & 20, 2025
Adams County Public Hospital District No. 3 Board of Commissioners FY 2026 Budget Hearing Thursday October 23, 2025 4:00 pm In Person Board Meeting: Immediately Upon Conclusion of Public Budget Hearing 1. Call to Order 2. Conflict of Interest 3. FY 2026 Budget Presentation 4. Acceptance of Public Testimony 5. Process Feedback 6. Adjournment #10060/42195 Pub: October 15 & 22, 2025
NOTICE: The 2026 Preliminary Budget of the Port of Royal Slope, Grant County District No. #2 will be placed on file at the Port District office at 4572 Road 13.6 SW, Royal City, WA. Copies, thereof, may be obtained by any taxpayer at the above address beginning October 27, 2025. The Commissioners will meet on November 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Port office for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the levy amount permitted by state law. S/Bonnie Valentine Executive Director #10061/42200 Pub: October 17, 2025