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Legals for October, 23 2026

| October 23, 2026 12:00 AM

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-26-1052967-BF Title Order No.: 260244354-WA-MSI Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 1480526 Parcel Number(s): 100044000 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: HEATH SMITH, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned Trustee, will on 11/6/2026, at 09:00 AM In the Main Lobby of the Grant County Police Justice County Building, located at 411 South Balsam Street (previously 401 South Balsam St), Moses Lake, WA 98837 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of GRANT, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 18, HARWOOD ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 50, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 1412 W Fern Drive, Moses Lake, WA 98837 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/21/2022, recorded 11/22/2022, under Instrument No. 1480526 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 7/29/2024 as Instrument No. 1501834 records of GRANT County, Washington, from HEATH SMITH, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as grantor(s), to FRONTIER TITLE AND ESCROW CO, INC., as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC., BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 1522946 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) 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/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $25,576.51. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $267,903.58, together with interest as provided in the Note from 10/1/2025 on, and such other costs, fees, and charges as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. 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. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 11/6/2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 10/26/2026 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 10/26/2026 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 10/26/2026 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, 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(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, 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 list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 5/19/2026. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below 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 any objections to this 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 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You may be eligible for mediation. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee 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: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: 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: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: https://nwjustice.org/home Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-26-1052967-BF. Dated: 6/22/2026 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, as Trustee By: Tianah Schrock, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee Sale Number: WA-26-1052967-BF Sale Line: 800-280-2832 or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0315603 10/2/2026 10/23/2026 #10002/51528 Pub: October 2 & 23, 2026

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT HORIZON CREDIT UNION, | NO. 26-2-01015-13 Plaintiffs, | v. | SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF | LESLIE D. GARCIA; UNKNOWN HEIRS | AND DEVISEES OF PATRICIA MANNING; | AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES | UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, | TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN | THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: | 3256 ARROW ST NE, MOSES LAKE, WA | 98837, | Defendant(s). | The State of Washington to the said UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LESLIE D. GARCIA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PATRICIA MANNING; AND ALLOTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REALPROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: 3256 ARROW ST NE, MOSES LAKE,WA 98837: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 2nd day of October, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Horizon Credit Union, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys’ for plaintiff Horizon Credit Union, 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. This is an action to recover on a credit card balance and for defendants failure to pay. Dated this 23rd day of September, 2026.  PNW LEGAL GROUP, PLLC. /s/ Benjamin D. Phillabaum BENJAMIN D. PHILLABAUM, WSBA# 48089 Attorneys for Plaintiff #11005/56179 Pub: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026 & November 6, 2026

In the Superior Court of the State of Washington  for Spokane County, Cause No. 26-2-04770-32.  DANIEL GARABEDIAN, Plaintiff,  v.  JEFFREY JONQUET; AMANDA BAPORIS; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; MIDFIRST BANK QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION; SPOKANE COUNTY; ALL OTHER PERSONS OR ENTITIES WITH AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants. The State of Washington to the said defendants: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 28th day of September 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 to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. This matter concerns the Foreclosure of a Deed of Trust. /s/ September 28, 2026. Plaintiff’s Attorneys: KYLE W. NOLTE  CASEY E. CLIFTON  Bristol George, PLLC 601 W. Riverside Ave. Suite 700 Spokane, Washington 99201 #11006/56534 Pub: October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026 & November 6, 13, 2026

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID PORT DISTRICT #10 SOUTHWEST HANGARS PROJECT Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the “SW HANGARS PROJECT” public works project will be received by the Port of Moses Lake and will be received at 7810 Andrews Street NE, Suite 200, Moses Lake, WA 98837 until 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 12th, 2026. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. Bids will then and there be publicly opened and read aloud. Engineer’s Base Bid Estimate $1,100,000.00 The scope of work generally consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for performing the following types of work : (i) Installing approximately 1160 feet of 8” sewer main, (ii) installing approximately 1000 feet of 8” water main (iii) installing approximately 1400 feet of storm sewer (iv) installing hydrants, valves and other water works controls, (v) installing a sewer lift pump station including alarms and alarm control panel with associated wiring, (v) constructing gravel roadways (vi) permitting, (vii) and re-surfacing affected areas with HMA. All work shall be performed pursuant to (i) applicable laws, rules, regulations and codes, (ii) Port airside operations and (iii) Port authority. Construction Documents, including plans and specifications, are available at the office of the engineer of record located at 1224 S Pioneer Way, Suite A, Moses Lake WA for public inspection, and may be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $75 or may be received electronically free of charge via the project Dropbox. Any Addenda issued for the project will be distributed for all users via Dropbox. For more information contact Nathan Nofziger at (509) 765-1023 or [email protected]. Bidder questions shall be made in writing and emailed and directed to Western Pacific Engineering and Survey, Inc., Attn: Nathan Nofziger at [email protected]. Questions will be accepted through Monday, November 9th, 2026 by 3:00 pm and replies will be provided by Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 at 3:00 pm. Any bidder wishing to bid on this project shall participate in an mandatory pre-bid walkthrough. The walkthrough will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday October 28th, 2026. Meet at the fire training site located at 7491 Road ‘G’ NE (refer to the map in Division 10). All work will be within the secure perimeter of the airfield and this will be the only opportunity to visit the work site during the bid process. The purpose of the walkthrough is to allow prospective bidders access to the normally restricted area where the work will take place. No other opportunities will be provided to access the facilities. The Port of Moses Lake reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any or all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities. All bids submitted shall be considered as valid offers for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the bid opening during which time the Port of Moses Lake will make the award or return all bids. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and Minority and Women Owned Businesses Enterprises (OMWBE) are encouraged to provide bid proposals. #10050/56904 Pub: October 16 & 23, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: The Port of Othello will be having a public hearing on October 27, 2026 at our regularly scheduled meeting at the Port of Othello at 9:30am. This hearing will be to approve the budget for 2027.   #10054/56985 Pub: October 19, & 23, 2026

NOTICE OF EMERGENCY PUBLIC WORKS PROCUREMENT Multi Agency Communications Center (MACC 911) has authorized emergency HVAC repairs at its Communications Center, 208 S. Hamilton Road, Moses Lake, Washington. The work consists of replacement of a leaking evaporator coil serving AHU-3/HP-3, including refrigerant recovery, coil and filter-drier replacement, pressure testing, evacuation, recharge, and operational testing. MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, LLC has been authorized to perform the work at an estimated cost not to exceed $15,816.86, including tax. Multi Agency Communications Center (MACC 911) #10068/57268 Pub: October 23 & 30, 2026

NOTICE: The 2027 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 29, 2026. The Commissioners will meet on November 11, 2026, 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 #10070/57360 Pub: October 23, 2026

Notice of Application & DNS Project Name: City of Ephrata – Municipal Code Amendment – Park and Traffic Impact Fees Adoption File Number: 2026-15 Description of Proposed Development: A City of Ephrata Municipal Code (EMC) update to create provisions for the collection of Park Impact Fees (EMC 19.28) and Traffic Impact Fees (EMC 19.27). Project Location: This proposal affects all those lands located within the corporate limits of the City of Ephrata and its Urban Growth Area (UGA) in Township 21 North, Range 26 East, WM, Grant County, Washington. Applicants Name: City of Ephrata, 121 Alder Street SW, Ephrata, WA 98823. Date of Application: October 20, 2026. Date Application Determined Complete: October 20, 2026 Applicable Project Permits or Approvals: Amendment to the Ephrata Municipal Code including the Land Use Development Regulations and Environmental Review. Required Studies: None, non-project action. Environmental Review: The City of Ephrata has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for this project. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed project and its probable environmental impacts. Comments must be submitted by the date noted below. Existing Environmental Documents: Environmental Checklist Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan: X Yes No Public Hearing Required: X Yes No Comments on this proposal from public agencies with jurisdiction and any comments on the environmental review will be accepted until 4:30pm on November 10, 2026. Any person may submit written comments on the environmental impacts of the proposal. An accurate mailing address for those mailing comments must be included or they will not qualify as a party of record and, therefore, may not have standing to appeal the decision. The final decision on this proposal will be made within 120 days of the date of the notice of completeness and may be appealed according to the City appeal provisions specified in EMC 20.04, Appeals. For more information please contact Ron Sell, Community Development Director at 509-754-4601 ext. 124 or email [email protected]. Submit written comments by mail to City of Ephrata Community Development Department, 121 Alder Street SW, Ephrata, WA 98823. Copies of the information related to this request are available for review at Ephrata City Hall, 121 Alder Street SW, Ephrata, WA 98823. #10071/57365 Pub: October 23, 2026