Queen Anne News 03182026

Setting the Record Straight on Misconceptions About Technology

Used by Seattle Police Department for Crime Prevention

First of all, I want to say that I hear and understand the concerns voiced by community members over the use of technologies by SPD to assist in fighting crime, especially amidst the stories of federal immigration accessing ALPR systems that use Flock Safety. I want to be clear on this first point: Seattle does not contract with Flock Safety, the vendor at the center of many reports of unauthorized access by federal immigration. Some who do not support this technology cite a report conducted by the University of Washington Center for Human Rights – that research was done specifically on Flock networks, the findings which should not be generally applied to Seattle since we do not contract with Flock – an important distinction. Whether or not you support the use of this type of technology by police, I want to reiterate that I believe we all have the same goal: to keep the people of Seattle safe. On that note, there are other misconceptions that I have heard about Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology that I want to address. One is that ALPR cameras in Seattle will be put in sensitive areas such as hospitals, courts, schools, or houses of worship. The fact is that ALPR cameras are mounted on police vehicles, not on fixed posts. When patrol cars are on, ALPR is on – and cannot be turned off without turning off the in-car video system or the car itself. SPD will add cars when requested to sensitive locations, but ALPR cameras are not placed specifically at these locations by the city. Another misconception: that ALPR data can be accessed by the federal government. SPD only shares data with the federal government in matters of criminal enforcement, otherwise, a federal agency would need to subpoena the data. So far, there have been no subpoenas for Seattle’s ALPR data. Further, Public Disclosure Requests (PDRs) on ALPR information are subject to state records law.

There are also many misconceptions about SPD’s Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) public space cameras program and the Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC): 1) CCTV does not deter violent crime. This point comes primarily from a 2019 study from CUNY.

However, that same report also states that results of their review “based on 40 years of evaluation research – lend support for the continued use of CCTV to prevent crime as well as reveal a greater understanding of some of the key mechanisms of effective use.” In Seattle, the success of the city’s CCTV pilot project will be evaluated by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Crime and Justice

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Brings Irish Spirit to the Waterfront

Seattle’s waterfront turned shades of green on Saturday, March 14, as the 55th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade marched along Alaskan Way for the first time.

Spectators gathered along the revitalized waterfront route to watch pipe bands, Irish dancers, and festive floats celebrate Irish heritage and community.

The free, family-friendly event ran along Alaskan Way, beginning near Pier 66 and continuing south toward the Seattle Great Wheel. Spectators lined the route as pipe bands, Irish dancers, and colorful floats made their way along the waterfront, celebrating Irish culture and community.

The parade marked a significant change in location. For decades, the annual event had taken place along Fourth Avenue in downtown Seattle. This year’s move to the waterfront brought the celebration to one of the city’s newest public gathering spaces, offering sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains as a backdrop to the festivities.

The parade is part of Irish Week, a series of cultural events hosted by the Irish Heritage Club of Seattle that celebrate Irish history, culture, and community connections throughout the region.

Leading the parade as Grand Marshal was Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle, who was recognized for his longstanding support of Irish heritage and international partnerships.

The selection of Kettle also reflected a milestone celebration this year: the 40th anniversary of the Seattle–Galway Sister City Association, which fosters cultural, academic, and economic ties between Seattle and Galway, Ireland.

“We are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Seattle–Galway Sister City Association this year,” Kettle said. “Each year there is a celebration to include a luncheon, meetings, and of course the parade.”

Kettle said he was honored to serve as grand marshal, noting both his professional

background and personal connections to Irish heritage. He is a great supporter of Irish heritage both personally and professionally. And is working to build the relationships beyond the cultural space to shared maritime, tech, and academic interests.

A former naval diplomat and past board member of the World Affairs Council, Kettle emphasized the importance of strengthening international relationships through cultural exchange.

“It was a great experience across the board because of the commitment of so many—particularly the Irish Heritage Club and the Seattle/ Galway Sister City Association,” he said.

For Kettle, the honor also carried personal meaning.

“I was very honored to be asked and reflect the influences in my own life and especially that of my father,” he said. “We now build the relationship for the next 40 years.”

The celebration continued throughout the weekend with the Irish Festival at the Seattle Center Armory, held March 14–15. The festival featured traditional music, dance performances, and cultural exhibits that highlighted the rich heritage of Ireland and its diaspora.

Together, the parade and festival drew families, community groups, and visitors together in a vibrant display of culture and connection—proof that after 55 years, Seattle’s St. Patrick’s Day traditions remain as lively as ever.

Seattle Police Chief: Failure to Document ICE Actions Could Bring Discipline

Randy Diamond The Center Square Staff Report

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes says that any police officer who violates the city’s new policy requiring documentation of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions, including video recording, will be subject to disciplinary proceedings.

“This would be a violation of our policy, a violation of the law,” Barnes told the Seattle City Council’s Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy on Thursday.

“They could be placed on administrative leave per the [Seattle Police Officers Guild] collective bargaining agreement.”

Barnes said what would happen to the officer ultimately would be based on a recommendation by the city Office of Police Accountability. He said he would offer an officer the chance to talk to him before making a final decision on any permanent discipline.

Barnes has the power to fire police officers.

The chief’s testimony to the committee comes after the city council’s Tuesday approved a plan requiring the police department to document evidence of potentially unlawful acts by ICE agents during enforcement actions.

The city council’s action follows an executive order by Seattle Mayor Katie Williams on Jan. 29 directing police to follow a set

protocol regarding any ICE enforcement actions that may take place in the city.

Under the policy, police officers arriving on the scene of any federal enforcement action must start the video on their incar and body-worn video cameras, in addition to asking for identification from ICE agents to assure they are not impersonating law enforcement agents as part of gathering evidence for possible transmission to prosecutors.

Seattle Police Officer’s Guild, did not respond to an email seeking comment.

But former president Mike Solan criticized Wilson’s executive order on X the day after she issued it.

A spokeswoman for ICE declined to comment on the police chief’s statements.

But she repeated a statement made to The Center Square on Feb. 27 that the it will “not tolerate the obstruction of law efforts to enforce federal law enforcement policy.”

The spokeswoman noted that federal officials have sued several jurisdictions over their lack of cooperation with ICE.

The city’s new policy also calls for the installation of more than 650 signs prohibiting ICE staging and enforcement actions on city property.

Barnes told the committee that the expectation of Seattle police officers after they arrive at the scene of an immigration enforcement action involves four things: “peacekeeping, de-escalation, rendering medical care, and documenting the incident.” He said while the city does not approve of ICE enforcement actions, Seattle has no power to stop them.

The chief said he expects his officers to do what has been his mantra during his long career – “to do the right thing at the right time.

Savvy Senior: What Happens if You Die Without a Will?

By Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,

I’ve put off making a will for years. What actually happens to my money and property if I die without one?

--Getting Old

Dear Getting,

If you die without a will, your assets will be distributed according to the laws of your state, known as intestacy laws. These laws determine who inherits your property and financial accounts when there’s no will or trust. Since rules vary from state to state, it’s important to check the specifics where you live.

A helpful starting point is heirbase.com, which offers Intestacy Evaluators for 37 states. You enter your household information and see how your estate might be distributed. If your state isn’t included, Nolo has a useful state-by-state intestate succession guide at nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/ intestate-succession.

In the meantime, here is a general overview of what can happen, depending on your family situation.

Married with children: When a married person with children dies without a will, all property, investments and financial accounts that are “jointly owned” automatically goes to the surviving co-owner without going through probate, which is the legal process that distributes a deceased person’s assets.

But for all other separately owned property or individual financial accounts, the laws of most states award one-third to one-half to the surviving spouse, while the rest goes to the children.

Married with no children: Some states award the entire estate to the surviving spouse, or everything up to a certain amount (for example the first $100,000). But many other states award only onethird to one-half of the decedent’s separately owned assets to the surviving spouse, with the remainder generally going to the deceased person’s parents, or if the parents are dead, to brothers and sisters. Jointly owned property, investments, financial accounts, or community property automatically goes to the surviving co-owner.

Single with children: All state laws provide that the entire estate goes to the children, in equal shares. If an adult child of the decedent has died, then that child’s children (the decedent’s grandchildren) split their parent’s share.

Single with no children or grandchildren: In this situation, most state laws favor the deceased person’s parents. If both parents are deceased, many states divide the property among the brothers and sisters, or if they are not living, their children (your nieces and nephews). If there are none of them, it goes to the next of kin, and if there is no living family, the state takes it.

MAKE A WILL

To ensure your assets go to those you want to receive them, you need to create a will or trust. If you have a simple estate and an uncomplicated family situation, there are do-it-yourself resources that can help you create all these documents for very little money.

Some top-rated options include the Quicken WillMaker & Trust (willmaker.com, $109) and Trust & Will (trustandwill.com, $199). Or, if that’s more than you’re willing to pay, you can make your will for free at freewill.com or doyourownwill.com.

If, however, you want or need assistance or if you have a complicated financial situation, blended family or have considerable assets, you should hire an attorney. An experienced attorney can make sure you cover all your bases, which can help avoid family confusion and squabbles after you’re gone.

Costs will vary depending on where you live, but you can expect to pay anywhere between $200 and $1,000 for a will.

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (naela.org) and the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (actec.org) websites are good resources that have directories to help you find someone in your area.

If money is tight, check with your state’s bar association (findlegalhelp.org) to find low-cost legal help in your area. Or call the Eldercare Locater at 800-677-1116 for a referral.

Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.

Seattle Center Weekend Roundup

BrainFest, Momotaro and Post Alley Film Festival bring science, culture and film together

Staff Report

The Seattle Center will host a lively mix of science, culture and independent film next weekend as several events take place across the campus. Visitors heading to Seattle Center for French Fest will find even more happening nearby, with BrainFest, the Momotaro Festival and the Post Alley Film Festival all scheduled during the same weekend.

Together, the events highlight the wide variety of community programming regularly hosted at Seattle Center, where educational institutions, cultural organizations and artists frequently share space for public festivals.

BRAINFEST EXPLORES THE SCIENCE OF THE MIND

One of the most interactive events of the weekend will be BrainFest, a science festival focused on understanding how the human brain works.

BrainFest is organized by researchers and educators connected to Seattle’s scientific community and aims to make neuroscience accessible to the public. The event features hands on demonstrations, interactive exhibits and short presentations designed to show how the brain controls memory, emotions, movement and perception.

Visitors will have opportunities to try activities that demonstrate how the brain interprets optical illusions, processes sound and controls coordination. Some stations allow guests to test their reaction time, explore how memory works or see how scientists study brain activity.

The event is designed for visitors of all ages. Younger children can participate in games and activities that introduce basic brain science concepts, while older students and adults can learn about current neuroscience research taking place in the region.

Seattle has become a hub for neurological and medical research, with institutions such as the University of Washington and other research centers conducting studies on topics ranging from brain injury to cognitive development. BrainFest provides a rare

opportunity for the public to interact directly with scientists and educators working in those fields.

The festival also aims to spark interest in science careers among students by showing how research translates into real world discoveries and medical advances.

CELEBRATES

MOMOTARO FESTIVAL

JAPANESE TRADITION

Another highlight of the weekend will be the Momotaro Festival, a family friendly cultural festival inspired by one of Japan’s most beloved folk stories.

Momotaro, often translated as “Peach Boy,” is a traditional Japanese legend about a boy who emerges from a giant peach and later goes on an adventure to defeat demons with the help of animal companions. The story is widely known in Japan and often introduced to children through books, plays and festivals.

The Seattle celebration draws on that story as a theme for a broader cultural event that highlights Japanese traditions, arts and community organizations.

Festival programming often includes music, dance performances and cultural demonstrations.

Visitors may see traditional instruments, martial arts demonstrations or storytelling activities connected to Japanese folklore.

Family activities are also a central part of the event. Children can participate in craft stations, games and hands on activities inspired by Japanese culture. These programs are designed to introduce younger audiences to cultural traditions in an engaging and accessible way.

Food vendors and community booths are often part of the festival as well, offering visitors a chance to sample Japanese snacks or learn more about local cultural organizations.

Seattle has long maintained strong cultural connections with Japan, and events like the Momotaro Festival reflect the city’s broader tradition of celebrating international cultures at Seattle Center.

POST ALLEY FILM FESTIVAL SHOWCASES INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING

Film lovers will also find something to explore at the Post Alley Film Festival, which will feature screenings of independent films throughout the weekend.

The festival focuses on independent filmmakers and smaller productions that may

not receive wide theatrical releases. Programs often include a mix of short films, documentaries and experimental storytelling.

Independent film festivals provide opportunities for emerging filmmakers to share their work with audiences and connect with other creators. Screenings are frequently followed by discussions with directors, writers or producers who explain the inspiration behind their projects and the challenges of independent production.

The Post Alley Film Festival aims to highlight creative voices from the Pacific Northwest while also welcoming submissions from filmmakers around the country. For audiences, it offers a chance to see unique storytelling styles that differ from mainstream studio releases.

Seattle’s film community has grown steadily in recent years, supported by festivals, local film organizations and a strong network of independent artists.

A WEEKEND OF DISCOVERY IN ONE PLACE

With science exhibits, cultural performances and film screenings happening simultaneously, Seattle Center will offer visitors a chance to explore several very different experiences in a single location.

The campus has long served as one of the city’s primary gathering spaces for festivals and public events. Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, Seattle Center now hosts dozens of cultural celebrations, educational programs and community events each year.

Events like BrainFest, the Momotaro Festival and the Post Alley Film Festival illustrate the diversity of programming that regularly takes place there. Visitors might spend part of the day learning about neuroscience, watching a cultural dance performance and ending the evening with an independent film screening. For those already planning to attend French Fest, the additional events provide even more reasons to spend the weekend exploring Seattle Center.

With multiple festivals taking place across the campus, next weekend promises to be one of the more vibrant community gatherings of the season.

Seattle’s French Fest Brings Global French-Speaking Cultures to Seattle Center March 22

Celebrate the joy of Francophile heritage and culture at Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of FrenchSpeaking Cultures, coming to Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, as part of Seattle Center Festál. Presented in partnership with France Education Northwest,, this free annual festival celebrates the incredible diversity of French-speaking cultures from around the world, bringing people together to share stories, creativity, and traditions across generations and communities here in Seattle.

This year, attendees can look forward to an immersive experience inspired by the theme “Rêverie” - a celebration of dreams, imagination, and creativity. Guests can enjoy interactive programming throughout the day, including breathtaking Tahitian dances by Te Fare O Tamatoa and global Francophone music by Bonnie Birch, Whozyamama Cajun & Zydeco Band, La Chorale Francophone, the French American School of Puget Sound Rock Band, the Kwetu Band, and local French school choirs.

In addition to performances, the festival will feature hands-on and engaging experiences such as the défi robotique (robotics challenge) led by the French American School of Puget Sound, a lively dictée (French spelling challenge) in partnership with Alliance Française de Seattle, panel discussions hosted by the French American Chamber of Commerce PNW, and the Portraits de Femmes art exhibit highlighting women’s stories from across the Francophone world.

Festivalgoers can also enjoy cooking demonstrations from Seattle-based French chefs,

Francophone wine tastings, art exhibits, and interactive activities designed for families and youth. Throughout the Armory, visitors will find a lively marketplace featuring bakeries, artists, cultural organizations, and educational programs, including booths from Apple Cox Design, Canoe Island French Camp, Dubroca Studio, The French Guys, Les Lilas French Bilingual Community School L’Experience Paris, Maison de France®, Petit Pierre Bakery, Seattle Nantes Sister City Association, and more.

“Seattle’s French Fest is special because it goes far beyond France - it celebrates the incredible diversity of French-speaking cultures from around the world, all coming together in one joyful, welcoming space,” said SofiaCristina Visan, Seattle’s French Fest festival producer. I participate in this festival because I deeply believe in the power of culture to connect people. French is spoken on every continent, and this event allows us to share stories, creativity, and traditions across generations and communities here in Seattle.”

Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures is part of Seattle Center Festál, a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals which embrace the region’s diversity and cultivate a deeper understanding of the cultures which contribute to the vibrancy of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.

ABOUT FRANCE EDUCATION NORTHWEST

France Education Northwest (FEN), founded in 2008, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The organization was started by leading members of Seattle’s French American community, including many members of the French American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest, to focus on education and promotion of French culture. FEN’s founders were particularly driven

by a desire to reach out to and inspire youth. While FEN serves these goals in a variety of ways, from cooking classes to visiting local schools, the festival is by far FEN’s biggest and most accessible event.

Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures draws inspiration from the “International Day of Francophonie,” a celebration organized in over 100 countries every March 20th to honor and showcase the diversity of Francophone cultures and traditions. Francophone means “French-speaking,” and can be used to describe people, cultures, and regions. The term “francophonie,” however, describes more than just a linguistic or geographic connection to France. “Francophonie” describes a unifying

sense of belonging to and appreciation for Francophone values and culture.

The festival is an important part of FEN’s founding mission, acting as a catalyst for our local public, no matter their background, to learn about and share in celebrating French and French-speaking cultures. The festival first opened in 2013 and has since taken place every year during the spring. Even though the festival is just one-day long, it is one of the West Coast’s largest Francophonethemed festivals. For its deep-rooted belief in the importance of appreciating and learning about diverse cultures, Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French Speaking Cultures, is and will continue to be a celebration of French-speaking cultures around the world.

How Seattle Families Can Apply for the Child Care Assistance Program

Child care can be one of the largest expenses facing working families. In Seattle, the city offers financial help through the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which helps eligible families pay for child-care so parents can work, attend school or participate in job training.

The program, administered by the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning, helps cover a portion of child-care costs for children from infancy through elementary school.

Here is how the program works, who qualifies and how families can apply.

WHAT THE PROGRAM PROVIDES

The Child-care Assistance Program offers monthly subsidies that help pay for child-care services. The amount a family receives depends on several factors, including household income, family size, the age of the child and the number of hours of care needed.

Families who qualify receive a voucher for each child in care. That voucher authorizes monthly payments directly to an approved child-care provider.

Parents are responsible for paying any remaining difference between the voucher amount and the provider’s regular tuition rate.

The voucher can be used for a variety of child-care arrangements, including:

• Full time child-care

• Part time child-care

• Before and after school care

• Summer programs for school age children

Standard vouchers are typically issued for 12 months at a time,

although shorter approvals may be granted in some circumstances.

According to the city, families participating in the program can save thousands of dollars annually on child-care costs.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

The program is designed to support low- and moderate-income families living in Seattle who need child-care in order to work or pursue education or job training.

To qualify for the

Child-care Assistance Program, families generally must meet several requirements:

Live within Seattle city limits

Applicants must reside in Seattle in order to receive assistance through the city program.

Meet income guidelines

Families must have income below a set threshold based on the state median income. For example, recent guidelines allow families earning up to about 94 percent of the state median income to apply, though limits vary based on family size.

Recent program updates have expanded eligibility, allowing families earning more than $150,000 annually in larger households to apply depending on family size.

Need child-care in order to work or study

Parents or guardians must demonstrate that child-care is needed because they are working, attending school, participating in a job training program or facing other circumstances that require supervision during certain hours.

Be ineligible for other subsidies

The city program typically serves families who do not qualify for other state child-care assistance programs, such as Washington’s Working Connections Child-care program.

Children receiving assistance must generally be between one month and 12 or 13 years old, depending on the program guidelines.

CHOOSING A CHILD-CARE PROVIDER

Families approved for CCAP must select a participating child-care provider. Seattle works with hundreds of licensed providers throughout the city, including child-care centers and family home programs.

Once a provider is selected, the voucher can be used to cover part of the tuition for that program.

Families should confirm that the provider participates in CCAP before finalizing their application.

HOW TO APPLY

Parents can apply online through the City of Seattle’s Child-care Assistance Program portal.

The application process typically includes several steps.

First, families complete an online eligibility screening to determine if they may qualify for the subsidy.

Next, applicants submit

documentation verifying their household information. This usually includes:

• Child’s age

• Seattle address

• Household income before taxes

• Work, school or training schedule

• Hours of child-care needed

These documents help determine the amount of assistance the family may receive.

Applicants will also need to identify a participating child-care provider who has space available for their child.

Once the application and documentation are reviewed, the city issues a voucher if the family qualifies.

GETTING HELP WITH THE APPLICATION

Families who need help with the application can contact the Childcare Assistance Program intake team by phone or email. Language interpretation services are also available for families who need assistance completing the process.

Community organizations and child-care resource centers can also help parents find providers and navigate the application process.

WHY THE PROGRAM MATTERS

Child-care costs in the Seattle area can be among the highest in the country, with many families spending a large portion of their income on care. Programs like CCAP aim to reduce that financial burden and help parents remain in the workforce while ensuring children have access to safe, reliable early learning environments.

For many families, the program can make the difference between staying in a job or school program and leaving the workforce due to child-care costs.

New Seattle City Light CEO Plans to Stay Up to Two Years Despite City Council Opposition

By Randy Diamond The Center Square

Despite key city council opposition to his appointment, Dennis McLerran’s tenure as the new interim general manager and CEO of Seattle City Light isn’t expected to be short.

McLerran told The Center Square Monday night that he plans to serve for a year and a half to two years as part of an agreement with Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s administration.

The longer term interim role for McLerran comes as City Council President Joy Hollingsworth and Councilman Dan Strauss, chairman of the finance committee, say they are opposed to McLerran being on the job in a permanent capacity because of his lack of experience working for a utility.

McLerran couldn’t be appointed to a four-year term to coincide with the mayor without the two powerful members’ approval, since their permission is needed to fill out the paperwork to get on the city payroll permanently.

Wilson has the exclusive power to appoint interim or “acting” department heads, such as the general manager and CEO of Seatle City Light. These temporary roles, unlike permanent roles, do not require immediate confirmation by the city council.

“I committed that much time to the mayor – more like 18 to 24 months – so she can do a good search process,” McLerran said of his successor in a text message to The Center Square. “A lot can and will be accomplished while I am here.”

He did not offer specific plans.

City spokesperson Sage Wilson (no relation to Mayor Wilson) said that McLerran was never going to be the permanent CEO of Seattle City Light, the tenth largest public utility in the U.S.

“Dennis was always intended to serve on a temporary basis until a national search for a new permanent leader,” he emailed The Center Square.

Mayor Wilson never mentioned that the appointment of McLerran, a former regional federal Environmental Protection Agency Administrator during the Obama administration, was temporary. She announced his appointment on Jan. 16 in a press release.

McLerran is scheduled to replace Dawn Lindell, who had only served for a year and a half before Wilson fired her. Seattle City Light gets most of its power through hydro power, but Lindell has pushed to expand power generation to solar and wind.

Wilson did not explain why she terminated Lindell.

Since the Jan. 16 announcement of McLerran’s appointment, employee unions representing workers at the municipal utility have objected to his hiring, citing the utility experience Lindell has and McLerran lacks.

Lindell was the general manager of Burbank Water and Power in California before being named to the Seattle position.

She made almost $500,000 in Seattle, the highest paid city position, although that is less than what many privately owned utilities pay their top executives.

Adding to McLerran’s opposition has been Hollingsworth and Strauss.

In a letter to the mayor last week, the two city legislators said that the new CEO must have utility experience.

McLerran has never worked at a utility, though he has represented utilities in his last position as an environmental lawyer. He also served as EPA regional administrator for the Pacific Northwest for seven years.

The two council members explained in their letter why they felt prior utility experience was essential.

“During the Enron financial scandal, Seattle had a CEO of SCL who was a good person and an experienced administer but lacked utility experience,” said the letter

obtained by The Center Square.

“This lack of utility experience led to a 58 percent rate increase and $500 million in additional debt while neighboring Tacoma, who had a CEO with utility experience, responded with grounded leadership and avoided the harm SCL experienced.”

Hollingsworth said with a smile Tuesday that Mayor Wilson is going to “do what she wants to do” in terms of keeping McLerran employed for the long term.

“I am not going to sign the paperwork” to make him permanent, she said.

The next Seattle City Light head is expected to face a challenging environment with the possibility of the energy supply being inadequate to meet the demand for power by 2028.

A move by state official to cleaner energy production, even though there is a shortage of green generation facilities, and increased demands for power from data centers, are among the factors expected to put a strain on available electric generation.

The Jan. 16 press release announcing McLerran’s appointment came with a headline touting the mayor’s decision on “Leadership at Seattle City Light.”

In the press release, the mayor said that she was going to “bring on” McLerran as the acting head

of the utility. City appointments by the mayor of top executives would normally be considered acting or interim until the city council approved them.

McLerran was also quoted in the press release.

“I am very pleased and excited to be asked by Mayor Wilson to become the next General Manager & CEO at Seattle City Light,” he said. “City Light is at an important moment - facing the need to successfully address multiple challenges and opportunities, not the least of which is providing reliable and affordable electricity in the future.”

He did not mention anything about his position being temporary.

Asked by The Center Square why he was only serving 18 to 24 months, McLerran responded in an additional text message that “the mayor’s team sought me out and we agreed that this time frame mutually worked.”

McLerran will be the second person to run Seattle City Light on an interim basis this year.

After firing Lindell, Wilson named Craig Smith as interim general manager and CEO. Smith has been the utility’s chief customer officer and will have served just for a month and a half.

McLerran starts his new job on Wednesday.

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Bill takes aim at Real Estate “Pocket Listings”

Staff Report

Abill now awaiting action from Gov. Bob Ferguson could change how homes are marketed across Washington, especially in competitive housing markets like Seattle. As of press time, Senate Bill 6091 was on the governor’s desk.

The measure would limit the use of so-called “pocket listings,” in which homes are marketed privately to a select group of buyers instead of being broadly advertised to the public. Supporters say the goal is to make the housing market more open and give more buyers a fair shot at seeing available homes.

Supporters say the bill would increase transparency and fairness for homebuyers by ensuring that most listings are available to the public rather than shared only within limited professional networks.

WHAT THE BILL WOULD DO

At its core, Senate Bill 6091 would prohibit real estate brokers from marketing homes exclusively to a small or restricted group of buyers or agents unless the property is also made available to the general public and all other brokers.

That means if a broker promotes a property to potential buyers or other agents, the listing would also need to be publicly accessible, such as through widely available real estate platforms or the regional multiple listing service.

The bill includes a narrow exception when limiting marketing is reasonably necessary to protect the health or safety of the owner or occupant.

WHY LAWMAKERS INTRODUCED IT

The legislation was introduced amid growing concern about the rise of private listings in competitive real estate markets.

Pocket listings occur when a home is marketed quietly, often through an agent’s personal network or brokerage contacts, rather than through publicly accessible listing services. Buyers outside those networks may never see the property advertised.

State Sen. Marko Liias, one of the bill’s sponsors, said the practice can create unequal access to housing opportunities.

“Private real estate listings make our housing market less fair,” Liias said in a statement supporting the legislation.

Supporters argue that requiring listings to be publicly marketed will give more buyers a chance to compete for homes and could help improve transparency in the state’s housing market.

IMPACT ON BUYERS AND SELLERS

If enacted, the bill could reshape how some real estate transactions occur in Washington.

For buyers, the change would likely mean greater access to available homes, especially in high demand areas where private marketing has become more common.

For sellers and brokers, the bill may limit strategies used to quietly market high-end or in-demand properties to select clients before they appear on public listings.

Some real estate professionals argue that pocket listings can benefit certain sellers, particularly those seeking privacy or testing market interest before a public listing.

However, advocates for the bill say the practice can reinforce unequal access to housing opportunities by favoring buyers with personal connections to agents or large brokerages.

PART OF BROADER HOUSING TRANSPARENCY EFFORTS

The measure reflects a broader push by policymakers and industry groups to ensure housing listings remain widely accessible.

In Washington’s competitive housing markets-where bidding wars and limited inventory have been common-lawmakers say greater transparency could help level the playing field.

Real estate organizations have also expressed support for the concept of public listing availability, arguing that open marketing helps buyers see more options and ensures a more competitive marketplace.

WHERE THE BILL STANDS

As of press time, SB 6091 had passed the Legislature and was awaiting action from Gov. Bob Ferguson. The bill was delivered to the governor on March 10.

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Seattle market shows signs of shifting in buyers’ favor

Staff Report

Seattle’s housing market is showing signs of a reset after the fastmoving frenzy of the pandemic years, with more listings, slower demand and more room for buyers to negotiate. Recent reporting and housing data suggest the market has not collapsed, but it is no longer tilted as sharply toward sellers as it was in 2021 and 2022.

A February Redfin report found the Seattle metro area had about 23% more sellers than buyers in January, making it one of many metros where buyers now have more leverage than they did a year ago. Redfin estimated roughly 9,479 sellers in the market, compared with about 7,728 buyers. Nationally, the gap was even larger, with sellers outnumbering buyers by 44%.

That shift does not mean home values have fallen back to pre-pandemic norms. Prices in the Seattle area remain elevated, but sellers are facing a market where homes may take longer to move and lofty asking prices are less likely to be rewarded automatically. A recent MarketWatch report found online searches for the phrase “can’t sell house” have climbed above levels seen during both the 2008 housing crisis and the COVID-era housing freeze, reflecting growing anxiety among homeowners trying to sell into a slower market.

Locally, sellers are increasingly having to adjust expectations. SeattleRED, citing Axios Seattle, reported that nearly half of Seattle-area homes sold below asking price, while the national share was about 62%. Even so, Seattle’s price cuts have generally been smaller than in many other parts of the country, suggesting the region remains expensive even as competition cools.

One factor continuing to shape the market is mortgage rates. Even though rates have recently eased, affordability remains a major challenge, especially in King County, where high home prices, taxes and insurance costs continue to weigh on buyers. At the same time, many current homeowners remain “locked in” by the ultra-low mortgage rates they secured several years ago, making them hesitant to sell and take on a costlier loan. That tension has helped create a market with more listings than before, but not necessarily a flood of eager buyers.

For now, the Seattle market appears to be settling into a more balanced phase. Buyers have more negotiating power, and sellers may need to price more carefully and prepare for longer timelines. If borrowing costs continue to fall in 2026, demand could strengthen again. But if affordability remains strained, more homeowners may choose to stay put, rent out their properties or wait for better conditions before listing.

Renovations That Provide a Strong Return on Investment

Renovations that make homeowners and residents of a home happy are always worth the investment. Though it’s certainly true that projects that create more functional, usable space and add comfort and convenience are worth the price, such renovations are even more beneficial if they provide a good return on homeowners’ financial investment. Returns are often cashed in when homeowners put their homes up for sale, and each year Zonda JLC Group releases its “Cost vs. Value Report,” which considers a wealth of data across the United States to determine which renovations return the highest percentage of homeowners’ financial investment. According to the “2025 Cost vs. Value Report,” the following projects provide a strong return on investment (ROI).

1. Garage door replacement: The average job cost for this project is slightly more than $4,672 but the project is valued at $12,507, providing an especially high 267.7 percent ROI.

2. Steel door replacement: Zonda notes that a steel entry door replacement is worth 36 percent what it was worth in 2024. This project offers a 216.4 percent ROI on an average investment of $2,435.

3. Manufactured stone veneer: A manufactured stone veneer

is a man-made product that appears as if it’s natural stone. Many homeowners prefer manufactured stone veneer to natural stone because of the price, as the former is less expensive and easier to install, which means lower labor costs as well. The comparatively low cost of manufactured stone veneer is perhaps one reason why it averages a roughly 208 percent ROI on an average cost of just more than $11,700.

4. Minor kitchen remodel: According to the “2025 U.S. Houzz & Home Study” from Houzz Research, kitchens and bathrooms were the most popular rooms to renovate in 2024. There’s no denying the appeal of a newly renovated kitchen, and homeowners considering such a project may be happy to learn that a minor kitchen remodel that costs an average of around $27,000 provides a 96 percent ROI. Bankrate.com notes that minor kitchen remodels typically keep the current kitchen design, size and layout intact, but these projects may involve painting walls, refreshing backsplash, replacing lighting and plumbing fixtures, and changing cabinet hardware and facades.

5. Wooden or composite deck addition: A new deck can boost

everyday livability while also enhancing curb appeal and resale value. The “2025 U.S. Houzz & Home Study” reports an estimated 94.9 percent ROI for a wood deck addition and 88.5 percent for a composite deck addition, making this project a strong performer among popular upgrades. For homeowners looking to prioritize outdoor space, the numbers indicate that decks remain a worthwhile investment.

6. Grand entrance upscale (fiberglass): Few things are as awe-inspiring as an impressive entryway, and upgrading to a grand fiberglass entrance door provides a 97 percent ROI. Components of these entryways can vary, but Remodeling magazine notes the project may entail removing an existing entry door and cutting and reframing the opening for a larger with dual sidelights. Home renovations that provide a significant ROI can make homeowners happy once a project is completed and even happier when the day comes to put a home up for sale.

To see the entire 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, see: www.zondahome.com/2025cost-vs-value-report/

Retired 747 Finds New Life Above Seattle Walkway

Staff Report

Aretired jumbo jet is becoming one of Seattle’s most unusual architectural features.

As part of a new downtown development, the fuselage of a decommissioned Boeing 747 is being suspended between two high-rise towers in the city’s Denny Triangle neighborhood, creating a dramatic centerpiece that reflects Seattle’s aviation heritage.

The aircraft is being installed inside a glass-covered galleria at the WB1200 project, a two-tower residential and retail complex rising at 1200 Stewart Street. The development includes two 48-story apartment towers with more than 1,000 housing units and retail space at street level.

Inside the building’s central passageway, the stripped-down fuselage of a Boeing 747 will hang about 14 feet above the walkway connecting Denny Way and Stewart Street.

A NOD TO SEATTLE’S AEROSPACE LEGACY

Developers say the unusual installation is intended as a tribute to the region’s deep ties to aviation. Seattle has long been associated with aircraft manufacturing through Boeing, whose presence helped shape the city’s economy and identity for more than a century.

The Boeing 747 itself represents a milestone in aviation history. Introduced in the late 1960s, the jumbo jet transformed longdistance air travel by dramatically increasing passenger capacity and reducing costs per seat. Its distinctive hump-backed design quickly became one of the most recognizable aircraft in the world.

The aircraft used in the Seattle project is a former United Airlines

Boeing 747-400 that flew from 1990 until its retirement in 2017.

Rather than sending the plane to scrap, developers decided to repurpose its fuselage as an architectural feature..

Project engineers described the installation as a symbolic gesture acknowledging the city’s industrial roots while also creating a memorable public space in a rapidly changing downtown neighborhood.

TRANSPORTING A JUMBO JET

INTO DOWNTOWN SEATTLE

Getting the massive aircraft into downtown Seattle required careful planning.

The plane was dismantled in California and cut into 39 separate sections before being transported north by truck. Once on site, construction crews began reassembling the fuselage piece by piece inside the podium linking the two towers. Engineers designed a steel support structure within the building to hold the aircraft securely while maintaining the appearance that it is floating in the atrium. The installation has drawn attention from pedestrians and commuters passing through the Denny Triangle area, where the polished aluminum shell is now visible between the rising towers.

A CENTERPIECE FOR A NEW PUBLIC SPACE

The fuselage will be located within a three-story indoor galleria that runs through the base of the development. The corridor is designed as a pedestrian connection lined with shops and amenities, encouraging people to walk through the building rather than around it.

Developers have proposed using roughly 2,000 square feet inside the aircraft as office space or creative workspace, though final details for the interior have not been publicly confirmed.

The surrounding complex will also include retail space, residential

amenities and entertainment venues. Plans have previously included a grocery store, music venue and rooftop amenities for residents.

A LONG ROAD TO COMPLETION

Construction on the WB1200 project began in 2018 but has faced delays over the years due to financing challenges, contractor disputes and the broader economic disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ownership of the project eventually shifted to a lender-backed group that recapitalized the development and pushed construction toward completion.

With installation of the aircraft underway, developers say the project is finally approaching the finish line.

A NEW LANDMARK FOR THE SKYLINE

When completed, the suspended fuselage is expected to become one of the most recognizable features of the development-and one of Seattle’s most unusual pieces of architecture.

Cities around the world have incorporated historic aircraft into museums and public spaces, but rarely are they embedded directly into the structure of a building.

For Seattle, the jet serves as both public art and a reminder of the industry that helped shape the region. While the city’s economy has evolved to include technology companies and global commerce, aviation remains part of its identity.

Soon, instead of flying across oceans, this retired jumbo jet will permanently hover inside a downtown atrium-transforming a piece of aviation history into an unexpected urban landmark.

Is a sunroom right for you?

There is no denying the appeal of a sunroom.

Sunrooms bring more of the outdoors inside by bridging the gap between home and yard. Demand is shifting, with more than 61 percent of homeowners now preferring four-season insulated rooms for year-round use, according to Market Reports World. A sunroom has the potential to offer a roughly 50 percent return on investment and can cost anywhere from $22,000 to $72,000 on average.

A sunroom addition is a significant investment and a decision not to take lightly, as it changes both the interior floor plan and backyard space. To decide if a sunroom really is a worthwhile endeavor, it’s important for homeowners to consider the footprint of their homes/yards, how they plan to use the space, and the amount of sun the home receives.

HOME FOOTPRINT

Professionals with the National Association of Realtors say that a sunroom should not consume more than 30 percent of the remaining backyard and urge homeowners to avoid overdeveloping a lot. If installing a sunroom will leave a homeowner with only a small patch of yard afterwards, the result can feel heavy and unbalanced. It also won’t match the neighborhood. Another consideration is the local zoning ordinances where a person lives. The City of Los Angeles, for example, warns that most towns

require a setback between the sunroom structure and the property line. It’s also important to look at the home’s roof and whether

or not the sunroom will fall right under the eaves or if it will require an expensive tie-in to the existing roof.

UTILITY

It is vital that homeowners determine how they will use the space and when. This will dictate the type of sunroom that should be built. A three-season room is typically uninsulated with only singlepane glass. This is ideal if someone is looking for a screened-in retreat without all of the bugs and a little weather protection. Four-season rooms are fully insulated and tie into a home’s HVAC system. This space will be functional all year long, but it is a more expensive undertaking as well.

LIGHT EVALUATION

The purpose of a sunroom is to benefit from the sun. The value of the space will depend entirely on which way the room faces. North-facing sunrooms have soft light with minimal heat or glare that likely can be used all day. Morning people can appreciate an east-facing sunroom while drinking coffee or reading, and the space will cool down in the afternoon. South-facing rooms will be bright most of the day and may need high-end HVAC hookups or shades to stay comfortable, even in cooler months. West-facing sunrooms are great for watching sunsets, but the hot afternoon sun must be considered. UV-rated glass to prevent floor fading and even sunburn likely will be needed. It is important to work with a company that specializes in sunrooms. Such firms are experienced in helping homeowners design

and ultimately build these spaces to avoid common pitfalls, advises Champion, a window, sunroom and home exterior company. In general, a sunroom is not a DIY project since it typically involves a major structural change. It can be a viable addition to a home when built correctly to remain durable through every season.

Did you know?

The market research experts at Business Research Insights report that the three-season sunroom market size is projected to nearly double between 2025 and 2035. BRI reports that 65 percent of homeowners prefer cost-effective sunrooms when seeking to extend their living space. The popularity of sunrooms can be traced to a number of variables, including year-round access to a home’s surrounding landscape. That access might be hindered if the only spaces to experience nature is a patio, deck or another traditional type of outdoor living space. But sunrooms, particularly those equipped with heating and cooling, can bring homeowners in touch with nature during times of year when they might otherwise be compelled to steer clear of their outdoor living spaces due to less welcoming weather.

Digging In: How Seattle’s P-Patch Program Grows Food and Community

Staff Report

Across Seattle, tucked between apartment buildings, along neighborhood streets and even atop parking structures, small gardens are quietly producing vegetables, flowers and herbs. These spaces are part of the city’s P-Patch Community Gardening Program, one of the largest municipal community-garden systems in the country.

The program gives residents the chance to cultivate their own plots of land while building community connections and increasing access to fresh food. For many gardeners, a P-Patch is more than a place to grow tomatoes or herbs. It is also a place where neighbors meet, families learn about food and urban green space is preserved.

The program includes dozens of community gardens across the city, where residents collectively cultivate urban green space while producing food for their families and local food banks.

SMALL PLOTS, BIG COMMUNITY IMPACT

A P-Patch is essentially a community garden where individuals or families care for small garden plots. Participants grow organic vegetables, fruits, herbs or flowers while sharing responsibilities for maintaining the site’s common areas.

But the program’s impact extends beyond gardening.

P-Patches often function as neighborhood gathering spaces, educational centers and environmental projects all at once. Community members organize volunteer work days, youth programs and cultural events within the gardens.

Many gardens also participate in food donation programs. Surplus produce grown in P-Patches is frequently donated to food banks and meal programs serving residents in need. In recent years, tens of thousands of pounds of produce grown in Seattle’s community gardens have been donated annually.

The gardens also provide green space in densely developed neighborhoods. In a city where land is scarce and housing density continues to grow, P-Patches offer an opportunity for residents to reconnect with nature and grow food close to home.

GROWING ORGANICALLY

Seattle’s P-Patch gardens operate under organic gardening guidelines. Participants are required to use natural fertilizers and pest control methods instead of synthetic chemicals.

Gardeners also share responsibility for maintaining community space. Participants typically contribute volunteer hours each year to help maintain shared areas such as pathways, compost systems and gathering spaces.

These shared responsibilities reinforce one of the program’s main goals: building stronger communities through collective stewardship of urban land.

FOR GARDEN SPACE

DEMAND

Because the program is popular, garden plots can be competitive. Waitlists are common, particularly at gardens located in dense neighborhoods or near apartment buildings where residents may not have access to private yard space. Despite the waitlists, city officials encourage residents to sign up for interest lists even if plots are not

immediately available. As gardeners move, relocate or give up their plots, spaces open and are offered to people on the list.

In some neighborhoods, community groups have even organized to create new gardens where land is available.

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A P-PATCH

Residents interested in joining the program can start by signing up for the city’s P-Patch interest list. The first step is selecting one or more gardens where you would like to garden. The city maintains a map and list of P-Patch locations across Seattle so applicants can choose sites close to their home.

Once you have identified preferred gardens, you can sign up for the interest list in one of two ways:

• Register online through the P-Patch program website

• Call the P-Patch office at (206) 684-0264 and provide your contact information and preferred garden locations

Applicants will be asked to provide basic details including their name, address, phone number, email and their top garden choices. When a plot becomes available, program staff contact people on the list in order of priority.

If offered a space, gardeners must agree to follow program guidelines, maintain their plot and participate in the community responsibilities of the garden.

A SIMPLE WAY TO GROW SOMETHING MEANINGFUL

For many Seattle residents, a P-Patch garden becomes an important part of neighborhood life. Gardeners share seeds, trade vegetables and help each other learn the rhythms of planting and harvest.

In a city known for technology and rapid development, the humble garden plot offers something different - a chance to slow down, dig into the soil and grow something with your own hands.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of ESTRELLA O’FRANCIA TANKERSLEY, Deceased. NO. 26-4-01534-9 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Administrator’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 Administrator 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: March 11, 2026 ADMINISTRATOR: Joseph Paul Tankersley ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR: ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Ashley McAlhaney CMS Law Firm LLC 811 Kirkland Avenue, Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CASE NUMBER: 26-4-01534-9 SEA Published Queen Anne & Magnolia News March 11, 18 & 25, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING GSMPS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-RP2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-RP2, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. BRIAN M HILFER, STEPHANIE L HILFER; , SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Case No.: 25-2-18479-0 KNT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: BRIAN M HILFER, STEPHANIE L HILFER; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: 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 25th day of February, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, GSMPS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-RP2, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-RP2, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE , and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the 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. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 12913 SE 172ND ST, RENTON, WA 98058, King County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: February 23, 2026 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/Grace Chu Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 David Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ERIKA R TAGGART; THE WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FINANCE COMMISSION, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Case No.: 26-2-03075-8 KNT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: ERIKA R TAGGART; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: 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 18th day of March, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the 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. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known

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as 23227 58TH AVE S UNIT 4-5, KENT, WA 98032, King County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: March 9, 2026 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/Grace Chu Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 David Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF JUSTIN MATTESON SHERRARD; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Case No.: 25-2-35190-4 SEA SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF JUSTIN MATTESON SHERRARD, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: 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 11th day of February, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the 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. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 10757 17TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98146, King County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust.

DATED: February 6, 2026 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/Grace Chu Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 David Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11 & 18, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In re the Estate of PATRICIA J. COLLIER, Deceased. No. 26-4-01586-1 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative (PR) 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 PR or the PR’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); 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 March 4, 2026 SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC By: /s/ Karin S. Treadwell, WSBA #27630 Attorneys for PR 1417 31st Ave South Seattle WA 98144-3909 (206) 625-0092 /s/ Thomas S. Dean a/k/a Tom Dean Personal Representative c/o Sayre Law Offices, PLLC 1417 31st Ave South Seattle WA 98144-3909 (206) 625-0092 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News March 4, 11 & 18, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE In re the Estate of: CORI KRISTEN ROSS, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00269-2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time such claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim 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 of 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 this notice to the creditor as provided by RCW 11.40.0l0(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time, then the claim is forever barred, except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate assets and non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST

PUBLICATION: March 18, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:/S/ Daniel Ross MCCARTHY LAW OFFICE, PLLC By /S/ Conor E. McCarthy WSBA No 35497 1109 Tacoma Ave. South Tacoma, WA 98402 Phone: 253-484-0142 Fax: 253-572-8957 conor@conormccarthylaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: 1109 Tacoma Ave. South Tacoma, WA 98402 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News March 18, 25 & April 1, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SKAGIT IN PROBATE No. 26-4-00088-29 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW

11.40.030 In the Matter of the Estate of CAROL A. MALONE, Deceased. 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 filing copy of NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: 2/23/2026. Date of first publication: March 4, 2026. Scott P. Malone Personal Representative LAW OFFICE OF COLE & GILDAY, P.C. By Gregory L. Gilday WSBA #36608 Attorney for Personal Representative 10101 270th St NW Stanwood, WA 98292 Office: 360-629-2900 or FAX: 360-629-0220 NOTICE TO CREDITORS PUBLISHED IN THE QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWSPAPER: March 4, 11 and 18, 2026.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of: EUGENE WILLIAM MARTINSON, Deceased. No. 26-4-00193-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Executor named below has been appointed and has qualified as the 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 (a) 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 (b) filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the latter 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 this 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 with Clerk of Court: February 24, 2026. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 4, 2026. Personal Representative: Carlina Morris C/O Hickman Menashe P.S., Ceth Hickey 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd Ste 204 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Ceth D. Hickey Address for Mailing or Service: Ceth D. Hickey Hickman Menashe, P.S. 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Ste 204 Lynnwood, WA 98036 DATED: February 24, 2026. HICKMAN MENASHE, P.S. /s/ Ceth D. Hickey, WSBA #55590 Attorney for Personal Representative Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News March 4, 11 & 18, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: ESTATE OF JEREMY KOUSE, Deceased. No. 26-4-01381-8

SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Administrator’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 Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this 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 RCW 11.40.60. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Administrator: Chad Horner DATED this 11th day of March, 2026. /s/ Chad Horner Chad Horner, WSBA #27122 GRAUNKE AYOUB LAW 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: 206-652-4310

Facsimile: 206-686-0190 Email: chad@ graunke-ayoub.com Administrator Address for Mailing or Service: Graunke Ayoub Law 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News March 18, 25 & April 1, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: JIRI RICHTER, Deceased. No. 26-4-01385-1 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) LENKA NICHOLLS 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: March 4, 2026. /s/Michael Geoghegan Michael Geoghegan, WSBA #43238 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: NW Strategy & Planning, PLLC 4700 51st PL SW Seattle, WA 98116-4332 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-4-01385-1 SEA Dates of Publication in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News : March 4, 11, and 18, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: SHELIA B MANCHESTER, Deceased. No. 26-4-01739-2 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) RANAN D GLASS 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: March 18, 2026 /s/Michael Geoghegan Michael Geoghegan, WSBA #43238 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: NW Strategy & Planning, PLLC 4700 51st PL SW Seattle, WA 98116-4332 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-401739-2 SEA Dates of Publication in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News: March 18, 25, and April 1, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: TRAVIS DORSEY Deceased. No. 25-4-03059-5 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person 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: March 4, 2025. Personal Representative Print Name: Amy Leiterman /s/Chris Jackman Chris Jackman, WSBA #46182 Attorneys for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: Chris Jackman The Jackman Law Firm, PLLC 708 Broadway, Suite 101 Tacoma, WA 98402 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court Cause No. 25-4-03059-5 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News March 4, 11 & 18, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: BETTY JEWELL HAM, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-01627-2 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The named below has been appointed as 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 or the ‘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 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: March 4, 2026 Personal Representative: Greg D. Ham Attorney for the Personal Representative: Brittany S. Stockton Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-4-01627-2 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News March 4, 11 & 18, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: CARLINDA ANN CARMICHAEL, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-01714-7 KNT 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 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: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Personal Representative: Aili Carmichael Attorney for the Personal Representative: Brittany S. Stockton Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-401714-7 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News March 18, 25 & April 1, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: JAMES ERIC FRANZ, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-01445-8 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The named below has been appointed as Administrator 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

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P.S., 11225 SE 6TH ST, SUITE 100, BELLEVUE, WA 98004 by both first class and certified mail on October 29, 2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place October 30, 2025 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. 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 Trustees’ 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. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded 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 the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DE-

LAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might 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 Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663)

Website: https://www.homeownershipwa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Website: 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: Tollfree: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https:// nwjustice.org/home Dated: December 12 , 2025 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/ Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 119442, Pub Dates: 03/18/2026, 04/08/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS

TS No WA07000292-24-1 TO No 240528226-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: SOKHA THORNG, A SINGLE MAN

Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MAUSETH LEGAL, PLLC. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association dba HomeLoanServ Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20230914000886 Parcel Number: 3348401408 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 17, 2026, 09:00 AM, Main Entrance, King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or 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 King, State of Washington, to-wit: THE SOUTHERLY 75 FEET OF LOT 126 BLOCK 14 C.D. HILLMANS MEADOW GARDENS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SEATTLE DIVISION NO. 2, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 12 OF PLATS, PAGE 82, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY,WASHINGTON; EXCEPT THE EASTERLY 25 FEET THEREOF; SITUATE IN THE CITY OF SEATTLE, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 3348401408 More commonly known as 5332 S WALLACE STREET, SEATTLE, WA 98178 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 14, 2023, executed by SOKHA THORNG, A SINGLE MAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded September 14, 2023 as Instrument No. 20230914000886 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) and recorded October 31, 2024 as Instrument Number 20241031000181 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ), the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ 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: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From May 1, 2024 To December 11, 2025 Number of Payments 20 Total $89,790.00 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION May 1, 2024 December 11, 2025 $2,954.40 $2,954.40 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: September 14, 2023 Note Amount $515,490.00 Interest Paid To: April 1, 2024 Next Due Date: May 1, 2024 Current Beneficiary: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Contact Phone No: (800) 526-7145 Address: 565 W Myrtle St., Boise, ID 83702 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $513,271.51, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due

under the Note 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 April 17, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by April 6, 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 before April 6, 2026 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ 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 April 6, 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 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 current Beneficiary, Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS SOKHA THORNG 5332 S WALLACE STREET, SEATTLE, WA 98178 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SOKHA THORNG 5332 S WALLACE STREET, SEATTLE, WA 98178 by both first class and certified mail on November 27, 2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place November 27, 2024 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. 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 Trustees’ 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. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded 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 the 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 might 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 Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownershipwa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Website: 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: Tollfree: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https:// nwjustice.org/home Dated: December 12 , 2025 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/ Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 119443, Pub Dates: 03/18/2026, 04/08/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS

Police Lab over the next two years, including measuring reduction on violent crime. CCTV footage is specifically helpful for investigations and prosecutions of violent crimes and property crimes. When used in combination with the RealTime Crime Center (RTCC), CCTV footage reduces response times and police presence and increases trust and safety. It can help address property crime and has always been intended to help with a variety of crimes beyond violent crime.

2) Flock Safety cameras endanger Seattleites because they share data with DHS. Once again, Seattle does not use Flock. In addition, Seattle does not contract with WA Department of Licensing, where previous reports showed info was being shared with the federal government.

3) Surveillance data can be accessed by DHS because the servers where the data is held are based out of state and are not protected by WA shield laws. DHS has no access to SPD data regarding civil matters (such as immigration) unless the federal government subpoenas footage from the vendor. SPD owns this data, regardless of where it is stored. If a subpoena does occur, the City Council ordinance requests that CCTV systems are to be shut down for 60 days. These elements were built into Seattle’s CCTV and RTCC legislation for the exact reason of preventing overreach from the federal government and others.

4) Seattle Police Officers are constantly monitoring cameras at the RTCC.

Video from RTCC is used only when analysts are asked to assist in specific cases, and footage from relevant cameras is reviewed. In the last year, the RTCC has helped police successfully and more swiftly solve homicides, sex trafficking and assaults. A homicide in June 2025 in downtown Seattle was solved after RTCC staff was able to identify a suspect in videos of the incident. In October 2025, RTCC assistance helped SPD locate a sex trafficking suspect who’d been tracked to light rail. RTCC coordinated with Lynnwood PD to take the suspect into custody and was turned over to SPD. Overall, the RTCC assisted with 2,580 cases between May 20 and December 31, 2025, including solving 17 homicides and association with 947 arrests.

Ultimately, implementation of ALPR, CCTV and RTCC technology in Seattle is not a choice between public safety and personal privacy – it is a smart and responsive commitment to both. By establishing rigorous legislative guardrails such as the 60-day shutdown provision and strict limitations on data sharing, we’ve ensured that these tools remain focused on criminal enforcement while protecting our residents from the recent tyranny of federal overreach. We will continue to prioritize transparency, allowing independent evaluations to guide our path forward and ensuring that our technology serves the specific needs of our diverse Seattle communities.

Our goal remains a safer Seattle where every community member feels protected and secure. CRIME PREVENTION, FROM 1

Council Passes Mosqueda’s Emergency Ban on ICE Detention Centers

The King County Council on Tuesday approved an emergency one-year moratorium that immediately blocks acceptance of permits for new or expanded detention facilities in unincorporated King County, preventing the siting of publicly or privately operated facilities, including potential ICE detention centers.

Sponsored by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, Chair of Health, Housing, and Human Services, the measure prohibits the county from accepting applications for new or expanded detention centers, whether proposed as permanent or temporary uses. The ordinance also prevents approvals obtained through vague or misleading project descriptions and closes regulatory gaps that could otherwise allow private detention facilities to move forward before updated rules are adopted.

“King County’s land and resources should be used to support the health, safety, and well-being of our communities — not to build systems that isolate, intimidate, and harm the very people who make our region strong,” Mosqueda said. “Detention facilities are being used to disappear our friends, family, and community members into inhumane conditions, often without due process — and they also carry serious consequences for the health and safety of surrounding neighborhoods. When our neighbors are afraid to seek medical care, shop for groceries, or send their

children to school, they bear the immediate harm — and our communities lose the trust, connection, and stability that allow us all to thrive.”

King County has the authority under constitutional police powers, home rule authority, and the Washington state Growth Management Act, to establish a moratorium to preclude the acceptance of certain new development applications while the county studies related land use issues.

“This legislation is consistent with legislation that has been adopted or is under consideration by Tukwila, SeaTac, Port of Seattle, City of Seattle, Baltimore County, Kansas City, Missouri, and other jurisdictions around the country, and ensures that King County’s land use regulations can continue to focus on strengthening public health and community resilience. Thank you to my King County Council colleagues for their input, to Councilmembers Jorge Barón, Rhonda Lewis, Rod Dembowski, and Claudia Balducci for their co-sponsorship, and to Executive Zahilay for his partnership on this,” Mosqueda said.

The Council took immediate action to avoid a potential rush of permit applications and to allow time for a comprehensive review of how detention facilities should be regulated. The ordinance directs the County Executive to conduct a study examining impacts, mitigation measures, and appropriate development standards, and to recommend permanent code updates within nine months.

Girmay Zahilay, King County Executive: “I appreciate Councilmember Mosqueda’s legislation to declare a one-year moratorium on siting any new or expanded detention facilities within unincorporated King County. Many friends and neighbors call King County home and to call someplace home has deep meaning rooted in things like acceptance, opportunity and safety. News that the federal government may be looking to site additional immigration detention facilities within our county jeopardizes that sense of home and the safety that should ideally come along with it.”

Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Seattle City Councilmember, Position 8: “I applaud King County Councilmember Mosqueda’s work to pass a moratorium on new detention centers in King County. This regional collaboration between our governments serves our communities well as we look to use every tool at our disposal to push back against the illegal actions of a federal administration focused on causing harm to our residents. This legislation is the result of collaboration between the City of Seattle and King County, and Seattle.”

Josefina Mora-Cheung, La Resistencia: “This is an important first step in continuing to fight detention expansion in the Puget Sound. Grassroots efforts have led the way in making sure that expansion has not happened in our region, and we must continue to fight to protect our immigrant communities.”

A public hearing on the moratorium will be held within 60 days.