Legals for October, 29 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FRANKLIN IN THE MATTER OF THE ) ESTATE OF: ) ) Case No.: 26-4-50104-11 CHESTER JOHN BEPPLE, ) ) PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. ) 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 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 FIRST PUBLICATION: October 15, 2026 /s/ Laura Ann Ray PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Laura Ann Ray 14509 S. Maso PR SE Kennewick, WA 99338 Attorney for Estate: Heidi Ellerd ELLERD, HULTGRENN & DAHLHAUSER, LLP Address for Mailing or service: 1915 Sun Willows Blvd., Ste A P. O. Box 2368 Pasco, WA 99302 (509) 545-8531 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Franklin County Superior Court Franklin County Courthouse 1016 N. 4th Pasco, WA 99301 Cause No. 26-4-50104-11 #10047/56798 Pub: October 15, 22 & 29, 2026
Adams County Public Hospital District No. 3 Board of Commissioners FY 2027 Public Budget Hearing Thursday November 5, 2026 4:00 pm In Person 1. Call to Order 2. Conflict of Interest 3. FY 2027 Budget Presentation: Brian Giles 4. Acceptance of Public Testimony 5. Approval of FY 2027 Budget A. Approval of Resolution 26-08 authorizing approval of 2027 Budget, Regular property tax levy, Ems tac levy FY 2027 B. Approval of Resolution 26-09 Department of Revenue Hospital Ordinance FY 2027 C. Approval of Resolution 26-10 Department of Revenue EMS Ordinance FY 2027 6. Process Feedback 7. Adjournment #10067/57264 Pub: October 22 & 29, 2026
NOTICE OF STATE’S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASE Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of an expiring lease with an existing lessee on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by appointment at the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. The lease expires December 31, 2026. | Orchard/Vineyard | All/Part | Sec | Twp | Rge | | 12-079516 | Part | 36 | 15 | 23.0E | Written request to lease must be received by November 30, 2026 at the Department of Natural Resources, 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. Each request to lease must contain a certified check or money order payable to the Department of Natural Resources for the amount of any bonus bid, plus a $100 deposit. The envelope must be marked “Sealed Bid” and give the lease number, expiration date of lease applied for, and give the applicant’s name. The applicant must be prepared to purchase any improvements that belong to the current lessee. For details and qualifications to submit a request, contact the Ellensburg office or call 509-925-8510. DAVE UPTHEGROVE, Commissioner of Public Land #10075/57486 Pub: October 29, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE Grant County Fire District No. 4 Warden, WA NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Grant County Fire District No. 4 will hold a public hearing for the 2027 Budget, on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The hearing will begin at 12:00 noon, in the commissioners’ office, at the main Fire Station No. 1, 114 Oak Street, Warden, Washington. #11027/57582 Pub: October 29, 2026 & November 5, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that the City Council for the City of Soap Lake will hold a PUBLIC HEARING for the Preliminary 2027 Budget and a PUBLIC HEARING for Ad Velorem Tax. These public hearings will be held during the regular City Council Meeting on November 4, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Soap Lake Community and Senior Center, 121 2nd Ave SE, Soap Lake, WA 98851. You are invited to attend these public hearings and provide comments. If you cannot attend, written comments will be received until 4:00 pm November 4, 2026, at City Hall, 239 2nd Ave SE or by mailing them to PO Box 1270, Soap Lake, WA 98851. The Council meeting is intended to be accessible by all. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate the needs of special classes of citizens, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving twenty-four-hour advance notice. Contact the City Clerk at the above location or 509-246-1211 between 9:00am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Jody Siebert Administrative Assistant #11028/57589 Pub: October 29, 2026 & November 3, 2026