Legals for January, 13 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE GROUNDWATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That the Warden Hutterian Brethren (WHB) Trust of Warden, WA and Marlin H.B. Trust (MHB) of Marlin, WA on October 9, 2024, filed Water Right Change Application No. CG3-*06085C, to transfer the place of use and points of withdrawal as granted under Groundwater Certificate No. 4545-A. That Groundwater Certificate No. 4545-A authorizes the withdrawal of 700 gallons per minute, 560 acre-feet per year, each year, for the seasonal irrigation of 320 acres. The currently authorized points of withdrawal are from two wells located within the SE¼NE¼, and the E½E½NE¼ Section 34, T. 21 N., R. 34 E.W.M. The current authorized place of use is 320 acres within the NE¼ of Section 34 and W½W½ of Section 35, T. 21 N., R. 34 E.W.M. That the WHB and MHB propose to change the points of withdrawal to two wells within the NW¼NE¼ of Section 34, T. 17 N., R. 31 E.W.M., and the NE¼SE¼ of Section 27, T. 20 N., R. 29 E.W.M. That the WHB Trust and MHB propose to change the place of use as follows: 242.63 acres within the E½ of Section 27, T. 17 N., R. 31 E.W.M., Adams County, and 7.28 acres within the S½ of Section 22, T. 20 N., R. 29 E.W.M., Grant County. Any remaining balance of acreage of the water right will remain at the existing authorized place of use and point of withdrawal. 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 11, 2025. Department of Ecology Cashiering Office PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 98504-7611 #12050/43963 Pub: December 11, 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
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MICHELLE ELAINE BARRERA SUPERIOR COURT OF Washington for Grant County Estate of Michelle Elaine Barrera, Deceased. No. 25-4-00218-13 SEA Probate Notice to Creditors. (RCW 11.40.000) in Please take notice the above Court has appointed me Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against Decedent must present the claim before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and in the manner provided I RCW 11.40.070 by filing with the Court the original of the signed Creditor’s Claim, and by serving upon or mailing by first class mail to me at the address provided below a copy of the signed Creditor’s Claim. The Creditor’s Claim must be presented by the later to occur of Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.40.020(3), or Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the Creditor’s Claim is not presented within foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.001 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: December 30, 2025 Xóchitl Rocío Barrera, Personal Representative Address for Mailing of Service Suit 5611 100 North Howard Street Spokane WA 99201 WASHINGTON PROBATE, Sarah p. Blakemore, WSBA 63756 Aster Law 100 North Howard Street Suite 5611 Spokane, WA 99201 Cellphone: 360-262-2525 [email protected] #01007/44479 Pub: December 30, 2025 & January 6, 13, 2026
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS COUNTY - SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION - GUARDIANSHIP STATE OF WASHINGTON TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and TO: DARIAN MORGAN, NOE DUARTE and ANYONE CLAIMING PATERNAL INTEREST EXCEPT, NOE DUARTE, parent(s) of BETTY DUARTE AKA MORGAN, DOB: 03/19/2021, Guardianship Petition No. 25-4-00043-01, filed December 9, 2025. YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT A PETITION UNDER CAUSE NUMBER 25-4-00043-01 WAS FILED WITH THIS COURT ALLEGING THAT THE COURT SHOULD ESTABLISH A TITLE 13 RCW GUARDIANSHIP AND APPOINT A GUARDIAN FOR BETTY DUARTE AKA MORGAN, DOB: 03/19/2021. A PETITION FOR ORDER APPOINTING TITLE 13 RCW GUARDIAN, IF GRANTED, COULD RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL RESTRICTIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PARENT(S), GUARDIAN(S) OR LEGAL CUSTODIAN(S). NOTICE: IF YOUR CHILD IS PLACED IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE, YOU MAY BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CHILD. THE COURT HAS SCHEDULED A HEARING ON FEBRUARY 3, 2026 AT:10:00AM, BEFORE THE HONORABLE JUDGE PALUBICKI, AT ADAMS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 210 W BROADWAY RITZVILLE, WA 99169. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF SERVICE: JANUARY 6, 2026. THE PURPOSE OF THE HEARING IS TO HEAR AND CONSIDER EVIDENCE RELATING TO THE PETITION. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR, THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE ESTABLISHING A TITLE 13 RCW GUARDIANSHIP AND APPOINTING A GUARDIAN To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Title 13 RCW Petition, call DCYF at 509-761-1730 TESSIA LEE /s , Paralegal for Briana Jones #01010/44611 Pub: January 6, 13 & 20, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE HEARING EXAMINER JANUARY 28, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday January 28, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM in the City Hall Council Chambers hearing room located at 401 S Balsam Street, Moses Lake, WA and via Teams (virtual meeting). The Hearing Examiner will consider the following: PLN2025-0092 Grant Node Conditional Use Permit- 60,000 +/- Sq. Ft. Data Center/Server Farm located in the Heavy Industrial Zone. The proposed Bitfarms data center will be located on 6 acres in the SW corner of the intersection of Tyndall Road NE and Randoph Road NE. Per MLUDC, a Conditional Use Permit is required for data center/server farms within the Heavy Industrial zone. PLN2025-0089 Stuart Bulkhead Repair- Repair and maintenance of current failing bulkhead located within the City of Moses Lake Shoreline. Installation of 8’x20’ dock along the 110’ of existing bulkhead. The property is located on West Peninsula Dr. PLN2025-0099 Eastlake Townhomes South Conditional Use Permit- Applicant proposes to develop a small multi-family community consisting of three apartment-style buildings and a total of 19 dwelling units. The site is zoned R-3, Multi-Family Residential and is currently vacant. Location of proposal: Parcel 091759427, off Division St. in Moses Lake, WA 98837. Per Moses Lake Shoreline Master Program, a Conditional Use Permit is required for multifamily development within the shoreline buffer. The City of Moses Lake Hearing Examiner will receive testimony at the public hearing and subsequently; approve, conditionally approve, or deny the proposal. The public is invited to attend the public hearing and comment on all pertinent matters. Public Hearing - Citizens who would like to speak on this matter during the meeting will need to contact the Permit Tech at 509.764.3745 no later than 9 a.m. on the day of the meeting and provide the name or number you will use to access the virtual meeting. Persons who want complete information, copies of the proposals, legal descriptions and/or receive the final decision (upon issuance) may review the proposal during normal business hours at 321 S Balsam Street: or for more information email Michelene Torrey, Planning Tech at [email protected] or call (509.764.3745). Submit written comments by mail to City of Moses Lake Community Development Department, P.O. Box 1579, Moses Lake, WA 98837. #01029/44894 Pub: January 13, 2026
Attention: Public Re: Notice of Surplus Wahluke School District No. 73 is hereby giving notice, according to RCW 28A.335.180, of property declared surplus by the Board of Directors. The surplus property will be available for purchase by the public. ITEM: 1997 Cummins Thomas (#18) DESCRIPTION: H84D, Passenger Capacity 78 MILEAGE: 226,207 VIN NUMBER: 1T75U4B24V114901 CONDITION: It is necessary to repair the electrical and fuel systems. It is necessary to tow the school bus. The bus will be sold by a sealed bid. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Sealed bids must be received by February 12th, 2026. Bids can be submitted to Wahluke School District Administration Building, 411 E Saddle Mountain Drive, Mattawa WA 99349. The successful bidder will be notified and the item must be removed no later than February 19th, 2026. To view this school bus, please contact Ilda Portillo, Transportation Director, at (509)932-4082 Ext. 3063 to schedule an appointment. Items are sold “AS IS” and all sales are final. Please contact me with any questions. Gabriela Chacon Business Manager Wahluke School District No. 73 (509)932-4565 Ext. 3031 [email protected] #01032/44915 Pub: January 13, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AS REQUIRED BY RCW 35.21.157, Pertaining to Solid waste collection – Rate increase. New rates will take effect March 1, 2026. Please visit our website at www.quincywashington.us to view the rates. Carrie Lnenicka Finance Director #01034/44938 Pub: January 13, 16 & 19, 2026