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GRANT COUNTY PORT DISTRICT NO.9 NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY The Grant County Port District No. 9 (“The Port”) hereby solicits Statements of Qualifications from qualified consulting firms to provide economic planning services culminating with the preparation of an Ephrata Industrial Revitalization Economic Plan. Consultant selection will be based on qualifications only. Cost information will not be requested or considered as part of this solicitation. The Port solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in economic planning for airport, light industrial and heavy industrial zoned areas in and around port districts. The consultant agreement is anticipated to be 12-months in duration, with the option for the Port to extend the agreement for additional time and compensation if necessary. The Industrial Revitalization Economic Planning work is anticipated to begin in June 2026, and a final report to be presented jointly to the Port District and City of Ephrata legislative bodies on or before June 31st 2027. The Port reserves the right to amend terms of this “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ), to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The work to be performed by the Consultant consists of economic planning elements including: buildable land study, economic uses study, infrastructure inventory, compile potential projects, rank potential projects, infrastructure projects schedule, potential finding sources, draft economic plan, presentation revisions process, and final deliverable of an Ephrata Industrial Revitalization Economic Plan document. QUALIFICATIONS Please submit three (3) printed copies of qualifications no later than May 22, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted, and it is the responsibility of the sender to confirm delivery. The Port strongly encourages that proposals be either hand delivered or overnighted via FedEx or UPS. If overnighted, the physical address is to be used. If mailed; the P.O. Box is to be used. Submittals should be clearly marked “On-Call Services” and be addressed to: Grant County Port District No. 9 David Lanman, Executive Director 1990 Division Avenue E - Physical Address P.O. Box 1089 - Mailing Address Ephrata, WA 98823 Submittals will be evaluated by the below-listed criteria. Responses should be organized and identified in the same order, in 8-1/2” x 11” paper, limited to 20 age, single-sided maximum, including cover page 1. Company’s history, capability, and past performance with economic planning. 2. Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with Port related economic planning 3. Key personnel’s professional background and qualifications including the project team for stated projects. Include only those people which will be assigned to the projects at the Port. SELECTION A scoring committee compromised of Port District and City of Ephrata staff will review the submitted qualifications, score them, rank them, and make a formal recommendation to the Port Commissioners. The final selection of the consulting firm will be makde by the Commissioners. The contract negotiations will be conducted after the Commissioners have made the final selection. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION No cost or fee schedules shall be submitted with the RFQ. Fees for services will be presented during negotiations after the selection of the most qualified consultant. In the event that a contract cannot be awarded to the most qualified consultant, the Port Commission reserves the sole right to terminate this process, to not award a contract, and to cancel or modify this solicitation process at any time. In no event, will the Port or any of its respective agents or employees be liable for or otherwise obligated to reimburse the costs incurred in preparation of the RFQ, or any related costs. QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ All questions must be provided no later than May 22, 2026. Please direct all inquires regarding the Request for Qualifications only to: David Lanman, Executive Director Grant County Port District No. 9 (509) 750-8623 [email protected] #04058/48544 Pub: April 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2026 & May 4, 5, 6, 2026

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT Estate of | RUBEN JAMES TREVINO | No. 26-4-00016-13 Deceased. | PROBATE NOTICE TO | CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative 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 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. 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) (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 nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: April 20, 2026 Personal Representative: By: /s/Brianna Salazar Attorney for Personal Representative By:/s/Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards, WSBA No. 53589 1334 S. Pioneer Way Moses Lake, WA 98837 509-765-1708 #05006/48599 Pub: April 20, 27, 2026 & May 4, 2026

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT Estate of | LUIS ANTONIO MARTINEZ II | No. 26-4-00064-13 Deceased. | PROBATE NOTICE TO | CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative 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 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. 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) (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 nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: April 20, 2026 Personal Representative: By: /s/ Joel Martinez Attorney for Person Representative By:/s/Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards, WSBA No. 53589 1334 S. Pioneer Way Moses Lake, WA 98837 509-765-1708 #05007/48600 Pub: April 20, 27, 2026 & May 4, 2026

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT Estate of | YAJAIRA JAZMINE MARTINEZ | No. 26-4-00088-13 Deceased. | PROBATE NOTICE TO | CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative 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 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. 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) (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 nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: April 20, 2026 Personal Representative: By: /s/ Joel Martinez Attorney for Person Representative By:/s/Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards, WSBA No. 53589 1334 S. Pioneer Way Moses Lake, WA 98837 509-765-1708 #05008/48601 Pub: April 20, 27, 2026 & May 4, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD: Grant County Board of Commissioners set a Public Hearing on the petition to Open or Vacate: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: VIEWMONT DR OF DUNE LAKES FINAL PUD PLAT, AFN 1085133, Roadlog 21603 bmp .556 emp .620 IN SECTION 03 OF TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 28 EWM, ALL IN GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON AND AS SHOWN ON Exhibit A of the Notice: Resolution 26-006-CC, for a public hearing to be held May 12th, 2026, at 11:30 AM. This Notice can be viewed via the Grant County website, grantcountywa.gov/239/Public-Works. This hearing is a CONTINUATION of the hearing held February 17th. Public Comment Portion was left open, please send comments to Caitlin Manell, Clerk of the Board. [email protected] with VIEWMONT in the title; or by mail to ATTN: Clerk of the Board Grant County Courthouse PO Box 37 Ephrata, WA 98823 The public hearing will be held in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room #101, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA. You can also attend via Zoom- Event Number 940 4827 7440 Event Password 26229323. If you have any questions about this procedure, please call the Commissioner’s Office in advance of the hearing. To join by audio call (253)205-0468 and enter the event and password when prompted. #05012/48817 Pub: April 27, 2026 & May 4, 2026

News Release Candidate Filing Week, May 4th – May 8th, 2026 Candidates may file for office, in person, or by mail. Find all Scheduled Races at voter.votewa.gov/ScheduledRaces.aspx?y=2026&c=13 Online Filing Recommended Candidates are encouraged to submit their Declaration of Candidacy and Voters’ Pamphlet information online. Online Filing is available 24 hours a day beginning Monday, May 4, at 8:00 a.m. through Friday, May 8, at 5:00 p.m. at www.grantcountywa.gov/281/Information-for-Candidates File in person Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., at the Grant County Elections Office. File by mail Declarations of Candidacy mailed to Grant County Elections will be accepted beginning Monday, April 20, through Friday, May 8. Candidates must be prepared to: • Pay the filing fee (if required) online with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express, or pay by cash or check. Your name will not appear on any official list as a candidate for office until your filing is approved and your filing fee is paid. • Provide an email address and phone number. • Provide a campaign mailing address when you file for office. If you don’t, your voter registration address will be published online on the list of candidates who have filed. Candidate Statements and Photos The deadline to submit Voters’ Pamphlet photos and statements is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19. Submissions may be made online or via email. Paper copies will not be accepted. Close of Filing and Lot Draw Online and in-person filing closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8. Immediately following the close of in-person filing, the Elections Office will conduct a lot draw to determine the order in which the names of candidates will appear on the ballot. The lot drawing will be held in the Elections Office, Room 203. For more information on Candidate Filing Week, contact Elections at: Phone 509-754-2011 ext. 2704 Email [email protected] #05019/49090 Pub: May 4, 2026

CALL FOR BIDS CITY OF WARDEN WEST 1ST STREET (SR 170) PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Warden, 121 South Main Street, Warden, Washington, 98857, up to 10:00 a.m.: local time on Thursday, May 28, 2026, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct West 1st Street (SR 170) Pedestrian Improvements. This Contract provides for the construction of new sidewalks, including driveways, ADA compliant curb ramp improvements, and associated storm drainage along West 1st Street (SR 170), from South County Road to the east edge of Railroad Right-of-way, including but not limited to excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, cement concrete curb, gutters, curb ramps, sidewalks, driveway entrances, hot mix asphalt pavement repair, storm sewer pipes, precast concrete drywells, catch basins, pavement marking, miscellaneous surface restoration, permanent signing, traffic control and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. The Work shall be physically complete within 40 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. All bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and any addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Washington. The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after the time and date stated above. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Bid Documents. All Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, postal money order, cashiers check, or Proposal bond payable to the “City of Warden” and in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total Proposal amount. Bid Documents for this project are available free-of-charge at the following website: http://gobids.grayandosborne.com. Bidders are encouraged to register in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to be placed on the Bidders List. For assistance, please call (509) 453-4833. Contract questions shall be directed only to the office of the Project Engineer. The City of Warden, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Financing of the Project has been provided by City of Warden, Washington, the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board, and The Federal Highway Administration. Neither the State of Washington nor any of its departments or employees are, or shall be, a party to this Contract or any subcontract resulting from this solicitation for bids. The City of Warden expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities in any Proposal. (Signed) KRISTINE SHULER CITY CLERK-TREASURER #05021/49108 Pub: May 4 & 11, 2026

Notice of Application - Date of Notice: May 04, 2026 - Notice is hereby given that a Short Subdivision application was received by Grant County on March 25, 2026, from Family Land LLC (Designated Contact: Jef Gallacci, 22889 Road P.8 SW, Mattawa, WA 99349), and was found to be technically complete on April 21, 2026. PROJECT: A Short Subdivision of a single parcel totaling 92.71 acres is proposed to create four (4) lots (2 residential and 2 agricultural). Lot 1 will be 2.07 acres and has an existing dwelling with utilities. Lot 2 will consist of approximately 2.15 acres and is proposed for residential use. Lot 3 and Lot 4 will be approximately 39.21 and 44.01 acres each and will be used for AG purposes. Groundwater withdrawal for all lots will be limited to a maximum of 5,000 gallons per day, in accordance with RCW 90.44.050. The subject property is located within the Agricultural zoning district, with access to all lots provided via Road 12 SW and Road E SW. LOCATION: The project is known as the Christensen Farm Unit 28 Short Plat, and the site address of the proposal is 11931 Road E SW, Royal City, WA. The subject parcel is located in a portion of the southeast quarter of Section 31, Township 19N, Range 28E, Willamette Meridian, Grant County, WA. Parcel # 21-0801-000. PRESENT ZONING: Agricultural. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. PUBLIC HEARING: None. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to, and shall be consistent with, the Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (File #P 26-0092) are available from Aman Walia, Grant County Development Services, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509) 754-2011 ext. 2536, [email protected]. Office Hours: 8 am – 4 pm, M—F. Comments must be submitted to Development Services no later than 4 pm on May 18, 2026. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, e-mailed, or hand-delivered. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above-mentioned proposal and materials. #05025/49166 Pub: May 4, 2026

Notice of Public Hearing: May 13, 2026. Notice is hereby given that a Conditional Use Permit and SEPA Checklist were received by Grant County on January 26, 2026, from TWBJ LLC, 22176 Road T.7 SW, Mattawa, WA 99349 (Designated Contact: Jef Gallacci, 22889 Road P.8 SW, Mattawa, WA 99349). SEPA: Grant County expects to issue Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for this proposal process in WAC 197-11-355. This proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination may be obtained upon request. PROJECT: The applicant proposes to remove the existing rock pile along the west boundary of the property and conduct on-site crushing of rocks and boulders to produce gravel. The finished material will be stored within a permitted area for sale. The crushing operation is anticipated to occur over a period of approximately two and a half weeks, during regular business days between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. No excavation is proposed as part of this application. STUDIES REQUIRED: Habitat Assessment. LOCATION: The site address of the proposal is 25242 S Highway 243, Mattawa, WA. The subject parcel is a portion of the northeast quarter of Section 10, Township 14 N and Range 23 E., W.M., Grant County, WA. Parcel # 19-1587-000. ZONING: Agriculture. PUBLIC HEARING: Grant County Hearings Examiner tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 12:00 noon in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room on the bottom floor of the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, WA. The proposal has been scheduled for a public meeting. At this time, any person(s) may provide testimony for the hearing. Members of the public may also be present in the hearing room in limited numbers. Grant County is providing access to this scheduled hearing for the public via Zoom. To participate in the hearing, please join the Zoom Meeting through this link: https://grantcountywa.zoom.us/j/965579 83139?pwd=6axn6Ta2Wa7sbenY6BaC Smt3uVrKkU.1 or call in to the hearing at 1 (253) 215-8782 and enter the Meeting ID: 965 5798 3139 and Passcode: 467311. You will be joined to the meeting in a ‘muted’ status until the hearing allows for public testimony. If you have any questions about this procedure, please call Development Services in advance of the hearing. Consistency Statement: This proposal is subject to and shall be in accordance with the Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (Files P26-0018 & P26-0019) are available from Aman Walia ([email protected]) of Grant County Development Services, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509) 754-2011, ext. 2536. Office hours: 8 am–4 pm, M–F. All people, agencies, or tribes have the right to participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code.  #05027/49179 Pub: May 4, 2026

INVITATION FOR BID Sealed proposals will be received for the Taxiway Connector and Apron project, addressed to the Port of Othello, 705 E Hemlock Street, Othello, WA 99344 until 10:00 am local time on May 28, 2026, and then will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the time fixed for the opening will not be considered. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Port of Othello office at 10:00 am, local time May 13, 2026, for those interested contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. The Pre-bid meeting will not be held unless at least one plan holder confirms their attendance with the Port of Othello at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time. The project consists of, but is not limited to, the construction of a connector taxiway and new tie-down parking apron at the Othello Municipal Airport, Othello, WA, which includes removal of asphalt concrete pavement, excavation, subgrade preparation, placement of storm piping and structures, subbase course, crushed aggregate base course, bituminous surfacing, tie down anchors, and pavement marking.  Plans, Contract Documents and Specifications and any addenda are available at www.questcdn.com Project #10093057. You may download digital copies of the Bidding Documents (including any Addenda) from QuestCDN at www.questcdn.com upon payment of twenty-two dollars ($22.00). Log on to the website and enter Quest Project #10093057. Should you need assistance with this process, please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Bids will only be accepted from those registered QuestCDN plan holders. All questions regarding this project should be directed to the Engineer at [email protected]. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cash, cashier’s check, or bid bond in an amount not less than 5% of the total bid.  CIVIL RIGHTS – TITLE VI - As a condition of a grant award, the Sponsor shall demonstrate that it complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d et seq) and implementing regulations (49 CFR part 21) including amendments thereto, the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (49 U.S.C. § 47123), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.), U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Assurances, and other relevant civil rights statutes, regulations, or authorities, including any amendments or updates thereto. This may include, as applicable, providing a current Title VI Program Plan to the FAA for approval, in the format and according to the timeline required by the FAA, and other information about the communities that will be benefited and impacted by the project. A completed FAA Title VI Pre-Grant Award Checklist is required for every grant application, unless excused by the FAA. The Sponsor shall affirmatively ensure that when carrying out any project supported by this grant that it complies with all federal nondiscrimination and civil rights laws based on race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, disability, genetic information, in consideration for federal financial assistance. The Department’s and FAA’s Office of Civil Rights may provide resources and technical assistance to recipients to ensure full and sustainable compliance with Federal civil rights requirements. Failure to comply with civil rights requirements will be considered a violation of the agreement or contract and be subject to any enforcement action as authorized by law. The proposed contract is also under and subject to the following federal clauses; Government-wide Debarment and Suspension, Government-wide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace, Foreign Trade Restrictions, Buy American Preference, Disadvantage Business Enterprise Requirements. The requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 including any amendments thereto apply to this contract. It is the policy of the Port of Othello to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership. All required Federal Clauses including the labor provisions, and wage rates are included in the specifications and bid documents. Each bidder must supply all the information required by the bid documents and specifications. This project includes Federal funds and is subject to the wage provisions of the Washington State Public Works Laws, Federal Davis-Bacon, and related acts. Payments to the Contractor will not be made unless Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages have been filed and approved for the Prime Contractor and all subcontractors. Each bidder shall furnish the Statement of Bidders Pre-Qualifications to the OWNER with satisfactory evidence of their competency to perform the work contemplated with the bid. The Port of Othello reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive any informalities, or irregularities, postpone the award of the Contract for a period not to exceed One Hundred Twenty (120) days, and accept the proposal that is in the best interest of the Port of Othello. The award of the Bid is contingent upon the receipt of Federal funding. #05028/49213 Pub: April 4, 11 & 18, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Ephrata School District #165 requests proposals for Food Service Management Services for the 2026–2027 school year beginning August 31, 2026. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Ephrata School District #165, 111 4th Ave. NW, Ephrata, WA 98823. Proposals must be clearly marked “Food Service Management Services RFP.” To obtain an RFP packet, contact Allison Razey at [email protected] or 509-754-2474. #05029/49225 Pub: May 4 & 11, 2026