Legals for February, 4 2026
Summons By Publication/Christopher S. Moreno Superior Court Of Washington In And For Grant County Horizon Credit Union, its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, vs. Christopher S. Moreno, Defendants. Case No.: 25-2-01277-13 Summons By Publication To Christopher S. Moreno: A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled court by Horizon Credit Union (“Plaintiff”) regarding the foreclosure of the real property commonly known as 104 SE Pioneer Ave., Ephrata, WA 98823. You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of the summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after 1/28/2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce, LLP By: /s/ Nicholas A. Reynolds, WSBA No. 44935 16000 Christensen Rd., Suite 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone: (425) 464-7063 #02009/45239 Pub: January 28, 2026 & February 4, 11, 18, 2026
DOUGLAS COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE OF: APPLICATIONS TO CHANGE WATER RIGHTS; CREATION OF TRUST WATER RIGHTS TAKE NOTICE: That AFC Ranch 1, LLC of Orondo, Washington, a Washington state limited liability company, filed the applications described below which together comprise a single water conservation and banking project, all within Douglas County, Washington: Applications for Change: The following applications were accepted for processing by the Douglas County Water Conservancy Board on December 8, 2025 to change the purpose of use to either, or a combination of, groundwater preservation for mitigation and/or instream flow for mitigation, and change the place of use to either, or a combination of, a groundwater aquifer in direct hydraulic continui-ty with the Columbia River and the reach of the Columbia River between the current authorized point of withdrawal/diversion and the Bonneville Dam. CS4-23308@1 (DOUG-25-03): Surface water certificate S4-23308C with a priority date of July 1, 1974 authorizes the withdrawal of 1,974.8 gallons per minute (gpm) and 13 acre-feet per year (afy) from a well within the NW¼ SW¼ Sec. 34, T. 26 N, R. 21 E.W.M. (at approximately river mile [RM] 488.2) for the frost protection of 57 acres within Sec. 33 and 34, T. 26 N. and a portion of Sec. 3, T. 25 N., R. 21 E.W.M. from March 1 to June 1. CG4-23189@1 (DOUG-25-04): Groundwater certificate G4-23189C with a priority date of June 22, 1974 authorizes the withdrawal of 1,000 gpm and 512 afy from two wells within the SE¼ NE¼ Sec. 33, T. 26 N., R. 21 E.W.M. (RM 488.5) for irrigation of 100 acres within Sec. 34 T. 26 N., R. 21 E.W.M. from April 1 to October 31. CG4-29281@1 (DOUG-25-05): Groundwater certificate G4-29281C with a priority date of May 14, 1987 authorizes the withdrawal of 2,850 gpm and 50.4 afy from two wells within the SE¼ NE¼ Sec. 33, T. 26 N., R. 21 E.W.M. (RM 488.5), for frost protection of 90 acres within Sec. 27, 28, 33, and 34, T. 26 N., R. 21 E.W.M. from March 1 to April 30. CG4-30100@1 (DOUG-25-06): Groundwater certificate G4-30100C with a priority date of October 20, 1989 authorizes the withdrawal of 1,000 gpm and 17.7 afy from two wells within the SE¼ NE¼ Sec. 33, T. 26 N., R. 21 E.W.M. (RM 488.5) for frost protection within Sec. 34, T. 26 N., R. 21 E.W.M. from March 1 to April 30. CG4-CV2P650@1 (DOUG-25-07): Groundwater certificate of change G4-CCVOL2P650 with a priority date of May 7, 1924, authorizes the withdrawal of 350 gpm and 100 afy from two wells within the SE¼ NE¼ Sec. 33, T. 26 N., R. 21 E.W.M. (RM 488.5), for irrigation of 25 acres within Sec. 28 and 33, T. 26 N., R. 21 E.W.M. from April 1 to October 31. CG4-CV2P651@1 (DOUG-25-08): Groundwater certificate of change G4-CCVOL2P651 with a priority date of May 1, 1931, authorizes the withdrawal of 540 gpm and 260 afy from two wells within the SE¼ NE¼ Sec. 33, T. 26 N., R. 21 E.W.M. (RM 488.5) for irrigation of 65 acres within Sec. 27 and 28, T. 26 N., R. 21 E.W.M. from April 1 to October 31. CG4-CV2P652@1 (DOUG-25-09): Groundwater certificate of change G4-CCVOL2P652 with a priority date of May 1, 1929 authorizes the withdrawal of 950 gpm and 200 afy from a well within the NW¼ SW¼ Sec. 34, T. 26 N, R. 21 E.W.M. (RM 488.2) for irrigation of 50 acres within Sec. 33 and 34, T. 26 N., R. 21 E.W.M. and Sec. 3, T. 25 N. R. 21, E.W.M. from April 1 to October 31. The changed water rights described above will be managed in the Washington State Trust Water Right Program. Any protests or objections to the approval of these applications 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) recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology Cashiering Unit, P.O. Box 47611, Olympia, WA 98504-7611 within thirty (30) days from February 4, 2026. Any interested party may also submit comments, objections, and other information to the board regarding the above change applications. The board may receive written comments or information through March 6, 2026, at P.O. Box 608 Waterville, WA 98858 or by emailing: [email protected]. Notice of Hearing: the Douglas County Water Conservancy Board will hold a public hearing for the purpose of affording an opportunity for interested persons to comment upon the applica-tions. The public hearing will be held on February 12 at 4:00 p.m. (or if continued or rescheduled then at such time as may be designated by the Board) at Waterville City Hall, 104 East Locust, Waterville, WA. Comments may also be submitted during the Board’s regular meetings to be held on the second Monday of each month at 4:00 PM at Waterville City Hall until the Board renders a decision on the application. #02013/45297 Pub: January 28, 2026 & February 4, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. The Othello Police Department is requesting sealed bids for twenty (20) duty pistols equivalent or superior to the Glock 17 Gen 6 and twenty (20) Red Dot pistol optics equivalent or superior to the Trijicon RMR Type 2. The Othello Police Department will be accepting bids on January 28th through February 28th 2026. Bids must be submitted to Othello City Clerk Tania Morelos at Othello City Hall, 500 E. Main St. Othello WA, 99344. For information contact Chief Aaron Garza at [email protected]. Full bid documents can be located online at www.othellowa.gov under the Othello Police Department Firearms Procurement Bid Requirements & Specification link. The Othello Police Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor irregularities in the bidding process, and to accept the bid deemed to the best value. #01066/45319 Pub: January 28, 2026 & February 4, 18, 2026
MACC 911 – Request for Qualifications The Multi-Agency Communications Center (MACC 911) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to provide microwave system engineering services for replacement and modernization of MACC’s public safety microwave network. The RFQ, including project description and submittal requirements, is available at: https://macc911.org/business/bidding-opportunities/ Questions are due by 4:00 p.m., February 12, 2026. SOQs must be received by 2:00 p.m., February 19, 2026. Contact: Gerrit A. Klein, Technical Services Manager, g.klein@macc911, (509)793-1797. #02018/45483 Pub: February 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – The Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County, in accordance with RCW 17.10.090, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 10, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., for the purpose of gathering input for the 2026 county wide noxious weed list, in accordance with the adopted 2026 state noxious weed list. The hearing will be held at the Bureau of Reclamation building, 32 C St NW, Room 304B, Ephrata, WA, and via Webex. Please call (509) 237-4567 ahead of the hearing time for remote attendance instructions. To request a list of proposed changes, please contact us by email at [email protected], or call (509) 754-2011, Ext 4710. Written comments may be submitted before the hearing by email to [email protected], or can be mailed to PO Box 1115, Ephrata, WA, 98823. Signed: Ron Tebow, Chairman; Wes Sieg, Vice-Chairman; Summer Sahli, Director; Alexya Connors, Director Publish 2/2/2026; 2/4/2026 #02022/45514 Pub: February 2 & 4, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – The January meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Bureau of Reclamation building, 32 C St NW, Room 304B, Ephrata, WA, and via Webex. Please call (509) 237-4567 ahead of the meeting time for remote attendance instructions. Meeting updates will be posted on our website at www.grantcountyweedboard.org. Signed: Ron Tebow, Chairman; Wes Sieg, Vice-Chairman; Summer Sahli, Director; Alexya Connors, Director Publish 2/2/2026; 2/4/202 #02023/45518 Pub: February 2 & 4, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE GROUNDWATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That the Marlin Hutterian Brethren Trust (MHB) of Marlin, WA on April 16, 2024, filed Water Right Change Application No. CG3-01199(A), to split and transfer the place of use and quantities, add points of withdrawal and add a municipal purpose of use as granted under Groundwater Certificate No. G3-01199(A). On January 5, 2026, the MHB amended the application to remove the previously requested municipal purpose of use from the application. That Groundwater Certificate No. G3-01199(A) authorizes the withdrawal of 1719 gallons per minute, 893.88 acre-feet per year, each year, for the seasonal irrigation of 446.75 acres. The currently authorized point of withdrawal is from a well located within the W½NW¼ of Section 19, T. 21 N., R. 32 E.W.M. The currently authorized place of use is 446.75 acres within the W½ of Section 19 and the NW¼ of Section 30, T. 21 N., R. 32 E.W.M. That the MHB proposes to change the place of use as follows: 356.75 acres within the W½ of Section 19 and the NW¼ of Section 30, T. 21 N., R. 32 E.W.M., and 80 acres within Gov Lot 1 LESS the North 1320 ft, the S½NE¼ and the N½ of the SE¼ of Section 6, T. 20 N., R. 29 E.W.M., and 10 acres within the SE¼ of Section 32, T. 21 N., R. 30 E.W.M. That the MHB proposes to add three new points of withdrawal located as follows: Well 1) W½NW¼ of Section 19, T. 21 N., R. 32 E.W.M., Well 2) SE¼SE¼NE¼ of Section 7, T. 20 N., R. 29 E.W.M., and Well 3) SE¼ of Section 32, T. 21 N., R. 30 E.W.M. 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 February 11, 2026. Department of Ecology Cashiering Office PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 98504-7611 #02025/45533 Pub: February 4 & 11, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT In the Matter of the Estate of: | No. 26-4-00018-13 RONALD FRANK COOK, | PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. | (RCW 11.40.030) The Administrator named below has qualified and been appointed as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Administrator’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 Administrator 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: February 4, 2026 Dated this 20th day of January, 2026. __________________/s/_____________________ Daniel Cook, Administrator WYMAN LAW By:________________/s/_____________________ Michael M. Wyman, WSBA #26335 Attorney for the Administrator Address for Mailing or Service: WYMAN LAW 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. 26-4-00018-13 #02026/45552 Pub: February 4, 11 & 18, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Mattawa Council will hold a Public Hearing on February 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the City Hall Building located at 521 E. Government Road, Mattawa WA. Said Public Hearing will be for the purpose of receiving comments from the public or interested persons related to the Wastewater Treatment Solids Handling Improvements Project. Description of Proposal: The City proposes to Upgrade the existing Waste Water Treatment Facility (WWTF) to include new facilities for handling solids produced after treatment of wastewater. This project includes closure of the existing sludge lagoon, the construction of two aerobic digesters, an operations building, nineteen sludge drying beds, control panel upgrades to two lift stations,perimeter security fencing, and security lighting. The following items will be addressed at this public hearing: a. Problem Statement b. Alternatives Evaluated c. Proposed Solution d. Rate Payer Impacts e. Environmental Impacts, Water/Energy Conservation f. Environmental Justice Concerns g. Presentation Handout The council chambers are handicap accessible. Additional arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs or translation services will be made upon receiving 24-hour advance notice. Additional comments regarding this project may be submitted in writing up to 30 days after the date of this hearing to: City of Mattawa, 521 E. Government Road or contact Anabel Martinez, City Clerk/Treasurer at (509) 932-4037 AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el Consejo de la Ciudad de Mattawa celebrará una Audiencia Pública el 19 de febrero de 2026 a las 5:30 horas en el Edificio del Ayuntamiento, ubicado en 521 E. Government Road, Mattawa, WA. Dicha Audiencia Pública tendrá como propósito recibir comentarios del público o de personas interesadas en relación con el Proyecto de Mejoras para el Manejo de Sólidos en la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales. Descripción de la propuesta: La Ciudad propone modernizar la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales (PTAR) existente para incluir nuevas instalaciones para el manejo de los sólidos producidos después del tratamiento de las aguas residuales. Este proyecto incluye el cierre de la laguna de lodos existente, la construcción de dos digestores aeróbicos, un edificio de operaciones, diecinueve lechos de secado de lodos, mejoras en los paneles de control de dos estaciones de bombeo, cercado perimetral de seguridad e iluminación de seguridad. En esta audiencia pública se abordarán los siguientes puntos: a. Planteamiento del problema b. Alternativas evaluadas c. Solución propuesta d. Impacto en los contribuyentes e. Impacto ambiental, conservación de agua y energía f. Consideraciones de justicia ambiental g. Documento informativo de la presentación La sala del consejo es accesible para personas con discapacidad. Se realizarán los arreglos necesarios para atender razonablemente las necesidades especiales o proporcionar servicios de traducción, previa notificación con 24 horas de anticipación. Se pueden enviar comentarios adicionales sobre este proyecto por escrito hasta 30 días después de la fecha de esta audiencia a: City of Mattawa, 521 E. Government Road, o comunicarse con Anabel Martinez, Secretaria/Tesorera de la ciudad, al (509) 932-4037. #02027/45559 Pub: February 4, 2026