Legals for January, 14 2026
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR CHELAN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate ) No. 25-4-00150-04 ) of ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE ) RUTH MARIA JONES, ) ) RCW 11.56.050-.060 Deceased. ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to RCW 11.56.050, the Superior Court of Chelan County has directed the Personal Representative of the above-named estate to sell by public sale to the highest and best bidder the following described real property: Lot 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Original Townsite of Wilson Creek, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 1 of Plats, Page 22, records of Grant County. Grant County Assessor’s Parcel Number: 12-13-11-000 Address of Real Property: 236 3rd Street Wilson Creek, WA 98860 Date and Time of Public Sale: January 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Location of Sale: Grant County Courthouse 35 C Street NW Ephrata, WA 98823 Personal Representative: Jeanne Vatterott-Gale Attorney for the Personal Representative: David J. Bentsen Address for Mailing or Service: Speidel Bentsen LLP 7 North Wenatchee Avenue, Suite 600 P.O. Box 881 Wenatchee, WA 98807-0881 Court of Probate Proceedings Chelan County Superior Court Cause and Cause Number: No. 25-4-00150-04 The property is authorized for sale subject to a reserve price of $99,339.50, provided, the Personal Representative will consider all offers for purchase, subject to approval by the Court. The property is being sold “as is” in its current condition, together with all contents, and shall be conveyed by Personal Representative’s Deed subject to all easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants, and conditions of record or apparent on the premises. Closing shall be through Grant County Title. Written bids submitted to Speidel Bentsen LLP at the address for mailing listed above and received no later than January 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., shall be considered at the date and time of the sale. The sale shall be made to the highest and best bidder as determined at the front door of the Grant County Courthouse on January 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., subject to confirmation of sale by the Chelan County Superior Court pursuant to RCW 11.56.100. /s/ JEANNE VATTEROTT-GALE Personal Representative By: /s/ DAVID J. BENTSEN WSBA No. 42107 Attorneys for Personal Representative #01009/44543 Pub: December 31, 2025 & January 7, 14, 2026
Superior Court of Washington for Grant County Juvenile Division. In the welfare of ZAVIAN CONTRERAS HERNANDEZ Case no. 25-7-00170-13, DOB: 12/22/2014, Minor child, notice of summons by publication (Dependency) TO: ZIA AREAL HERNANDEZ A Dependency Petition was filed on 11/19/2025. A Fact-Finding Hearing will be held on January 29th & 30th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Grant County Superior Court, 303 Abel Road, Ephrata, WA, 98823. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To access this hearing telephonically call 1-253-205-0468, Meeting ID 988 0673 9994. Passcode 548912. To access via computer please refer to the grant county website for instructions on downloading the ZOOM program. Any questions regarding access please contact the juvenile dept 509-754-5690. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at 509-764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx Dated this 30th day of December 31st 2025. /s Deputy Clerk Shelly Spencer #01013/44709 Pub: January 7, 14 & 21, 2026
OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT SMALL WORKS ROSTER R.C.W.39.04.155, Commonly known as the Common Small Works Roster Procedure, and R.C.W. 28A.335.190, commonly known as the Public School Bid Law, provide that school districts establish a Small Works Roster of qualified contractors who wish to receive bidding information and be considered for performing work on public works projects estimated to cost less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000). In order for contractors to qualify the following requirements must be met: 1. Hold a Washington State Contractor’s License. 2. Pay prevailing wage rates in compliance with RCW.39.12. 3. Provide a Certificate of Insurance prior to beginning any work. 4. Provide a Performance & Payment Bond in compliance with RCW.39.08 prior to beginning any work over $35,000. 5. Comply with federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Interested contractors wishing to be placed on the District’s Small Works Roster for building, improvement, repair, or other public works projects for 2026 are invited to submit a completed application. The Small Works Roster application is available by contacting Rhonda Snyder at [email protected], or Gregg Fultz, [email protected], Director of Capital Projects Othello School District No. 147. #01022/44826 Pub: January 14 & 21, 2026
Superior Court of Washington for Grant County Juvenile Division. In the welfare of Josiah K. Joffre Case no. 25-7-00145-13, DOB: 12/28/2021, Minor child, notice of summons by publication (Dependency) TO: Adolfo Samayoa and anyone claiming Paternal Interest A Dependency Petition was filed on 9/15/2025. A Fact-Finding Hearing will be held on February 24th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Grant County Superior Court, 303 Abel Road, Ephrata, WA, 98823. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To access this hearing telephonically call 1-253-205-0468, Meeting ID 988 0673 9994. Passcode 548912. To access via computer please refer to the grant county website for instructions on downloading the ZOOM program. Any questions regarding access please contact the juvenile dept 509-754-5690. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at 509-764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx Dated this 6h day of January 2026. By Elizabeth Ibarria Olivar /s Deputy Clerk #01026/44856 Pub: January 14, 21 & 28, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate ) ) No. 25-4-00015-01 of ) ) AMENDED PROBATE NOTICE TO SHIRLEY A. FAULKNER, ) CREDITORS ) 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 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 Clerk of this 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(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 nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: January 14, 2026 Personal Representative: DIANA DENISON Attorney for P.R.: John M. Kragt Address for Mailing or Service: McGUIRE, DeWULF, KRAGT & JOHNSON, P.S. 108 N. Adams St. Ritzville, WA 99169 /s/______________________ Diana Denison Personal Representative #01030/44896 Pub: January 14, 21 & 28, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate ) ) No. 25-4-00036-01 of ) ) AMENDED PROBATE NOTICE TO JAMES R. KNAPTON, ) CREDITORS ) 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 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 Clerk of this 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(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 nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: January 14, 2026 Personal Representative: DIANA DENISON Attorney for P.R.: John M. Kragt Address for Mailing or Service: McGUIRE, DeWULF, KRAGT & JOHNSON, P.S. 108 N. Adams St. Ritzville, WA 99169 /s/_________________ Diana Denison Personal Representative #01031/44898 Pub: January 14, 21 & 28, 2026
Notice of Determination of Non-Significance Wastewater Facilities Plan: The City of Othello issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the proposed adoption of a Wastewater Facilities Plan to evaluate the existing wastewater treatment facility and develop improvement alternatives to address the requirements on state permits and accommodate growth over the next 20 years. This decision was made after review of an environmental checklist and other information on file with the City. Comments on this DNS will be accepted until 5:00 PM on Jan. 22, 2026 at City Hall, 500 E. Main Street, Othello or via email at [email protected]. For additional information please contact the City of Othello at 509-488-5686. #01033/44916 Pub: January 14, 2026
NOTICE OF MONTHLY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING A monthly meeting of the NCW Libraries Board of Trustees will be held on January 15, 2025, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted both virtually and in person at 16 N. Columbia Street, Wenatchee, WA. Pursuant to RCW 42.30, this meeting is open to the public. Members of the public interested in attending should email [email protected] for access information. #01037/44945 Pub: January 14, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE: | NO: 26-4-0004-13 ARTHER E. PHILLIPS, SR. | PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS and | RCW 11.40.030 SHIRLEY M. PHILLIPS | Deceased | The Personal representative named below have 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 or 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 nonprobate assets. Date of filing copy of notice to creditors: January 8, 2026 Date of first publication: January 14, 2026 Personal Representative: Debra L. Bevier Attorney for the Personal Representative: Huberdeau Law Office, PS Address for Mailing or Service: 821 E. Sharon Ave., Moses Lake, WA, 98837 /s DEBRA L. BEVIER Personal Representative By: /s JEREMY S. HUBERDEAU, WSBA #35428 Attorney for the Personal Representative 821 E. Sharon Ave. Moses Lake, WA 98837 Telephone: (509) 765-1196 Fax: (509) 765-1799 #01038/44946 Pub: January 14, 21 & 28, 2026
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 154 A Street SE Building E Ephrata, Washington 98823 no later than 2:00 P.M. on January 27, 2026 for Dock Crew 2026-2028 as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-13006H. The Bids will be opened and read aloud via Microsoft Teams on January 28, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. All bids shall be subject to and shall comply with the “Instructions to Bidders” contained in the Contract Documents, copies of which are available at our ProcureWare site https://gcpud.procureware.com. When reaching this site you will need to register as a new vendor if you are not already on our electronic vendor system. Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington By: Nicona Butler Procurement Officer #01039/44950 Pub: January 14, 2026
Notice of Determination of Non-Significance General Sewer Plan: The City of Othello issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the proposed adoption of a General Sewer Plan to outline projected growth, service areas, capacity, condition, and expansion of the City’s wastewater collection system. This decision was made after review of an environmental checklist and other information on file with the City. Comments on this DNS will be accepted until 5:00 PM on Jan. 23, 2026 at City Hall, 500 E. Main Street, Othello or via email at [email protected]. For additional information please contact the City of Othello at 509-488-5686. #01041/44956 Pub: January 14, 2026
ORDINANCE 26-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EPHRATA, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING SPEED LIMITS WITH THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF EPHRATA AND SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 10.16.030, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge upon request. s) Katie Kapalo City Clerk #01042/44958 Pub: January 14, 2026
Notice Road Closure Road G NE between Road 10 NE and Hwy 17 will be closed to the public from 12:00 pm PST to 8:00 pm PST on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. #01043/44960 Pub: January 14, 2026