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Mayor Wilson Announces Randy Engstrom as Director of Seattle Center

By Sage Wilson City of Seattle

This week, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced the appointment of Randy Engstrom as the next Director of Seattle Center, one of the region’s most important civic and cultural gathering places.

Engstrom brings decades of experience in arts, culture, and public policy, including serving as Director of the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. He has helped shape Seattle’s cultural landscape and built strong partnerships across the community.

“Seattle Center is where people come together across neighborhoods and communities to experience what makes this city special.”

“Seattle Center is where people come together across neighborhoods and communities to experience what makes this city special,” said Mayor Wilson. “he understands what it takes to support the artists, organizations, and staff who make that possible. I have full confidence in his leadership as we build what comes next.”

“I’m honored to return to City service under Mayor Wilson’s leadership,” said Engstrom. “Seattle Center has long served as the civic and cultural heart of our city - a place that reflects our shared imagination and brings people together. It has shaped my experience of Seattle over the 30 years I’ve called it home, through both major cultural moments and everyday connections.

There’s been sustained, thoughtful work to build a shared vision for the Center, led by dedicated staff, partners, and community advocates. I look forward to working alongside them to steward a strong and inclusive future for this campus.”

Mayor Wilson also thanked Diamatris Winston for his leadership as interim director during the transition.

“I want to thank Diamatris Winston for his steady leadership and commitment to Seattle Center during this transition,” said Mayor Wilson. “His work has helped ensure continuity and care for this important public space.”

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“It’s a great sign to see Randy assume the directorship of Seattle Center, a landmark for Seattle arts, culture, and innovation. His ability to weave policy knowledge, artist and cultural institution feedback, and a creative ecosystem framework into clear strategy and vision is remarkable.

Seattle City Light Pilots New (Unplanned) Power Outage Alert System

Seattle City Light is testing a new notification system designed to keep customers informed about unplanned power outages and restorations in real time.

The pilot program introduces text and email alerts that notify customers when an outage occurs in their area and when power has been restored. During this initial phase, notifications will only be sent for smaller outages affecting a limited number of customers. Larger-scale outages, such as those caused by major storms, will be added once the system is fully implemented.

Customers in underground network distribution areas, including downtown Seattle, First Hill, and the University District, are not included in the pilot.

For those enrolled, outage alerts are typically delivered within five to ten minutes of a disruption, though response times may be longer during widespread events.

Restoration notices are sent as soon as power is back online.

Participation in the program is automatic for customers who already have a mobile phone number or email address listed in their Utility Services account. The service itself is free, though standard text and data rates may apply.

City Light encourages customers to log in to their Utility Services Website account to verify that their contact information is current and to select their preferred method of communication—text, email, or both. Updates to account information or notification preferences may take up to 24 hours to take effect.

Customers can manage their alert settings through their online profile, where they can add or update contact details and choose how they receive notifications. Those who wish to remove contact information entirely must do so by calling customer service.

City Light says the goal of the pilot is to

HOW TO MANAGE OUTAGE ALERTS

Customers are automatically enrolled in outage alerts if a mobile number or email is listed on their Utility Services account. To update or manage your preferences:

To sign up or update alerts:

• Log in to your Utility Services Website account

• Go to My Profile and select Profile Settings

• Add or update your mobile number and/or email address

• Click the Notifications & Alerts tab

• Expand Power Outage settings

• Select text, email, or both,

• To remove contact information entirely, call customer service

• Alerts will come from (888) 442-7594 and no-reply@seattle.gov

• The service is free, but standard text and data rates may apply Need help? Call (206) 684-3000, Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.

provide faster, more direct communication during outages, helping residents and businesses better plan for disruptions and stay informed about restoration progress. For assistance with account settings or outage alerts, customers can contact City Light customer service at (206) 684-3000 during regular business hours. Interpretation services are available at no cost.

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Celebrates 50 Years at Seattle Center

By Madison Miller

Celebrate Japanese art, culture, and community at the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, returning to Seattle Center on Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12, from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. each day as part of Seattle Center Festál. This free annual festival marks its 50th anniversary in 2026, honoring five decades of cultural exchange, community connection, and shared celebration between Seattle and Japan.

This year’s theme, “Sakura Monogatari – Stories Beneath the Blossoms,” highlights the rich history of the festival since its founding in 1976 while looking ahead to the next 50 years.

Throughout the weekend, festivalgoers can experience dynamic performances and demonstrations including taiko drumming, martial arts, traditional music, and cultural presentations. Featured performers include groups such as Seattle Miyagi-Kai, Ryushin Creative Dance Group, Hoshu Dojo, One World Taiko, Seattle Seido Karate, Seattle Kokon Taiko, Northwest Taiko, Inochi Taiko, Dekoboko Taiko, Cherry Dragon, and the Japan Creative Arts/School of Taiko , among many others representing a wide range of traditional and contemporary Japanese performing arts.

by Rain City Sumo beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning in the Exhibition Hall. The event will feature approximately

One of the weekend’s major highlights is the Rain City Open, a sumo wrestling tournament hosted

60 competitors from across the United States, including both men’s and women’s divisions, and will also be livestreamed for audiences unable to attend in person.

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CITY OF SEATTLE

Savvy Senior: Low-Cost Smartphone Plans for Budget-Minded Seniors

By Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,

What are the absolute lowest-cost smartphone plans for seniors who mainly talk and text but need a little cellular data for email and occasional use? I’m currently paying $40 a month and hoping to cut that down.

—Looking to Save

Dear Looking,

You’re asking a smart question. Many seniors pay far more for smartphone service than they actually use. If most of your phone activity is calls, texts, email, and light web browsing, there’s usually no need to spend $40 or more a month. The good news: plenty of low-cost carriers now cater to light users who want reliable service without the extra cost.

Here are the best options available now

The cheapest plans today mostly come from mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) –smaller carriers that lease coverage from major networks like T Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T. Because they don’t run their own towers, MVNOs can offer basic service for a fraction of the cost of major carriers, while still providing nationwide coverage. Here are some of the best options available now.

CHEAPEST WIRELESS PLANS

According to Consumer Reports, Mint Mobile is a top value among low-cost smartphone plans. For $15 per month, you get unlimited talk and text plus 5 gigabytes (GB) of data. The catch: you pay for a full year upfront – $180 plus taxes – but for seniors comfortable paying annually, it’s a smart way to lock in savings. Mint runs on T-Mobile’s network and works with most unlocked phones. If you want a similar plan without the upfront commitment, T-Mobile Connect is worth a look. For about $15 per month, you get the same 5 GB of data and unlimited talk and text, with no contract and the flexibility to switch plans month to month. It’s an easy, low-commitment option on the same reliable T-Mobile network.

For seniors who barely use their phone, Ultra Mobile’s PayGo plan is the absolute cheapest option right now. At just $3 per month plus fees, it includes 100 minutes, 100 texts, and 100 MB of data, with extra usage costing only a few cents per minute, text, or MB. It’s ideal for anyone who mainly needs a phone for emergencies, and it also runs on T-Mobile’s reliable network.

Tello is another flexible option, with plans starting at $8 per month for 300 minutes, unlimited texts, and 2 GB of data. You can easily add more minutes or data in small, inexpensive increments, making it ideal for seniors who want control over their costs.

Finally, US Mobile offers a plan starting at $10 per month (paid annually) for unlimited talk and text plus 4 GB of data. Simple, affordable, and straightforward, it’s a solid choice for seniors who want coverage without extra bells and whistles.

LIFELINE PROGRAM

If your budget is especially tight, be sure to check into the federal Lifeline Assistance Program. Lifeline provides a $9.25 monthly discount on phone or internet service. You may qualify if you receive benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), public housing assistance, or Veterans Pension. You may also qualify based on income alone if your household income is below 135 percent of the federal poverty level – currently $21,546 for one person or $29,214 for two.

To learn more or apply, visit lifelinesupport. org. If approved, you can choose from participating providers in your area, and in some cases even apply the discount to service you already have, if your provider participates. Before switching plans, make sure your phone is unlocked and compatible with the new carrier’s network. A quick compatibility check on the provider’s website can help ensure a smooth transition and keep your savings on track.

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

Mayor Seeks Public Support to Crack Down on “Rental Junk Fees”

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is ramping up efforts to address so-called “rental junk fees,” launching a series of town halls and a public sign-up campaign aimed at building support for new tenant protections.

The initiative focuses on fees charged by landlords that are not always clearly disclosed in advertised rent prices. These can include charges for applications, administrative processing, utilities, or services that tenants say can significantly increase the true cost of housing.

According to the mayor’s office, thousands of renters have already weighed in, with affordability cited as a top concern. In survey results shared

by the city, more than half of respondents reported paying additional fees on top of rent, and many said those costs were not clearly explained upfront.

The outreach effort is designed to gather additional feedback and demonstrate public interest as the city considers potential legislation. Residents are being encouraged to sign up for updates and attend upcoming town halls, where they can share experiences and learn more about possible policy changes.

The push reflects a broader movement in Seattle to regulate rental practices and improve transparency in the housing market. In recent years, city leaders have taken steps to limit certain charges, including banning “notice delivery fees” and

capping some late fees, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce housing costs.

Advocates argue that junk fees can make already high rents even more burdensome, particularly in a city where renters make up a majority of households. Efforts to eliminate or regulate these charges have been a growing focus of local housing policy, alongside measures addressing rentsetting practices and tenant protections.

At the same time, the proposal is likely to draw scrutiny from landlords and property managers, who often argue that such fees cover real operational costs and that additional regulation could have unintended impacts on housing supply or pricing.

For now, the mayor’s office is focused on gathering input. The sign-up campaign serves both as a way to inform renters and as a tool to gauge support ahead of any formal policy proposal.

Residents interested in participating can sign up for updates and town hall information through the city’s online form, or scan the code.

Volunteers Needed for Seattle/ King County Clinic

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As the annual Seattle/King County Clinic approaches, organizers are calling on healthcare professionals and community members to step forward and fill critical volunteer roles.

The four -day clinic, scheduled for April 23–26, 2026, provides free dental, vision, and medical care to thousands of people who struggle to access or afford healthcare. Entirely volunteer -driven, the clinic relies on thousands of volunteers each year to operate.

This year, the need is especially urgent across a range of specialties.

Dental professionals - including dentists, hygienists, oral surgeons, and lab technicians - are needed throughout the event, with particularly high demand on Thursday and Sunday. Medical volunteers such as dermatologists, podiatrists, radiologists, occupational therapists, and sonographers are also being sought, along with pharmacists and X -ray technicians.

Vision care remains another key area, with optometrists needed all days and ophthalmologists especially needed Friday through Sunday. In addition to clinical roles, the clinic is actively recruiting general support volunteers, including interpreters, social workers, and health insurance

navigators - positions that are essential to ensuring patients can access care and follow -up resources.

Organizers emphasize that not all volunteer roles require medical training. Many positions focus on patient support, logistics, and coordination, making the clinic accessible to a wide range of volunteers.

The clinic serves thousands of patients each year, offering care with no requirement for insurance, identification, or proof of income. For many, it is one of the few opportunities to receive essential services such as dental treatment, vision exams, or basic medical care.

Volunteers must register in advance through the clinic’s online system, where they can create an account, select roles, and manage their schedules. Licensed healthcare professionals must be credentialed in the United States to participate in clinical roles. With some roles already filling quickly, organizers encourage interested volunteers to sign up as soon as possible or join waitlists as needed. Even a single shift can make a meaningful difference. Those interested in volunteering or learning more can visit volunteers.seattlecenter.org.

CHERRY BLOSSOM, FROM 1

Visitors will also have the rare opportunity to learn directly from wartists traveling from Okinawa, Japan. Members of the Asato family from Asato Bingata Studio will lead handson workshops demonstrating bingata, a traditional Okinawan textile dyeing technique known for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Participants can create and take home their own dyed items such as small bags or coasters.

In addition to performances and workshops, attendees can explore booths from cultural organizations, community groups, artists, and local businesses including the Seattle Go Center, Hyogo Business & Cultural Center, Haiku Northwest, the Kubota Garden Foundation, the Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club, Seattle Abacus School, Sakura Sweets, and many more.

“Over the past 50 years, the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival has played a critical role in shaping the legacy of friendship between the Seattle area and Japan,” said Karen Yoshitomi, Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival committee chair. “Now more than ever, the festival is about celebrating the art and culture of Japan and fostering positive relationships among all people who have an affinity for Japanese culture. The festival will include more than 35 exhibitors and 25 performances and hands-on activities, as well as an exhibit with over 100 art pieces from more than 20 local artists, so there will be something for everyone to enjoy.”

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival 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.

During his time as Director of the Office of Arts & Culture, we saw his ability to navigate policy and community with care and purpose, and I was honored to work alongside him as a co-lead on the Mayor’s transition team. I can’t think of a better choice for the city than to have him at the helm of this storied institution.”

– Benjamin Hunter, Musician; Creative/Cultural Agent; Artistic Director, NW Folklife

“Randy Engstrom is a visionary, creative leader and a great fit to lead Seattle Center. He understands Seattle’s cultural landscape and the immense value that arts, sports and entertainment bring to our City. Seattle Center has long been our cultural heart, and a beloved place where memories are made. I have no doubt that Seattle Center will continue to grow and thrive under Randy’s leadership.”

– Marshall Foster, former Seattle Center Director About Randy

Randy Engstrom has been a passionate advocate and organizer of cultural and community development for over 20 years. He is currently the owner and principal of Third Way Creative, a collaborative consulting studio focused on cultural policy, racial equity, and creative economy. He is also Adjunct Faculty at the Seattle University Arts

Leadership Program teaching cultural policy and advocacy, and regular lecturer at the Evan’s School of Governance and Public Policy at the University of Washington. Most recently he served as Director of the Office of Arts and Culture for the City of Seattle where he expanded their investments in granting programs and Public Art, while establishing new programs and policies in arts education, cultural space affordability, and racial equity. He also led several multi-department subcabinets, including Affordability and Livability, Youth Opportunity, Future of Work, and COVID Recovery. He served as Chair of the Seattle Arts Commission in 2011 and was Chair of the Facilities and Economic Development Committee from 2006 to 2010. Before joining the City he owned Reflex Strategies, a cultural and communitybased consulting practice. From 2005-2010 Engstrom was the Founding Director of the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, a multimedia and multidisciplinary community space. In 2009 Randy received the Emerging Leader Award from Americans for the Arts and was one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. He is a graduate of The Evergreen State College, and holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Washington’s Evans School of Governance and Public Policy.

ENGSTROM, FROM 1

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Pharmaceutical Giants Sue WA Over New Drug Pricing Law

By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard

The contentious legislation deals with a federal program that gives discounted medications to safety-net health care providers. Drug companies say they stand to lose millions of dollars a year.

The lawsuits came the same day Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5981. The law passed the Senate along party lines with Democrats in support, and with some Republican votes in the House. It takes effect in June.

Hospitals and pharmaceutical companies are at odds over the legislation, making it one of the most hotly contested bills of the 2026 legislative session. The law seeks to add transparency to the federal 340B drug pricing program and to stop drug manufacturers from restricting who can dispense their medication.

While obscure to many outside of the health care arena, billions of dollars worth of pharmaceutical drugs flow to patients under the federal 340B program each year, and the way it is set up helps to bolster the finances of some hospitals.

Established in 1992, the program requires drug manufacturers to give certain safety-net providers, like those in rural areas or those that disproportionately serve low-income patients, hefty discounts on outpatient drugs. Those providers can then bill insurers for the prescriptions at higher market rates.

The idea is to help these hospitals and clinics to generate revenue so they can expand their care for low-income and uninsured patients.

At the Moses Lake Community Health Center, for example, the program helps cover

the cost of care for patients with chronic diseases and supports mental health services, the center’s CEO wrote in a letter to the governor last week, urging him to sign the bill.

SPARRING OVER THE PROGRAM DATES BACK YEARS

Advocates say preserving the 340B program is now more important as hospitals and clinics prepare for deep cuts to Medicaid included in the “big, beautiful bill” Republicans in Congress passed last year.

Many providers contract with outside pharmacies to distribute medicine to patients, since they don’t have in-house pharmacies.

This aspect of the 340B program has grown rapidly in recent years. And after the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, many more providers qualified to participate in 340B. In 2024, these hospitals and clinics bought $81.4 billion in outpatient drugs under the federal program, up from $44 billion just three years earlier.

Manufacturers have long argued that hospitals and pharmacies are using 340B revenue to pad their profits instead of passing on savings to patients, and that they’re stretching the bounds of the program to maximize those profits. They’ve tried to restrict the practice of using pharmacies under contract to distribute their drugs, as they see pharmacies as key to abusing the program.

In recent years, numerous states have passed laws to prohibit drug manufacturers from limiting the use of contract pharmacies in the 340B program.

This is what Washington’s new law aims to do. The attorney general could enforce violations of the law, and hospitals and clinics

could bring litigation themselves, as well.

It also wouldn’t allow manufacturers to require providers or pharmacies to provide data as a condition for acquiring their medication.

Companies could use that data to see if pharmacies are diverting drugs away from the patients they were meant for, or if entities are getting duplicate discounts through 340B and Medicaid.

Both the companies and providers need to submit data to the state, though.

“This will allow the state to have more insight into improving the program to ensure it supports providers while, most importantly, protecting consumers,” Ferguson said as he signed the legislation.

DRUG COMPANIES SAY THEY’LL LOSE MILLIONS

AbbVie claims the law will cost it “tens of millions of dollars in unrecoverable discounts.” The company’s lawsuit says its 340B discounts run around 60% of market value and bring some drug costs down to just pennies.

Novartis similarly says the law will result in “unrecoverable financial harms.”

“If Novartis is forced to comply with the law, it will lose millions of dollars annually by providing additional 340B discounts not required by federal law, as well as the administrative costs of compliance,” the company’s lawsuit reads.

“If Novartis does not comply - or even if the State ever takes the position that Novartis has not fully complied - Novartis must expend significant resources defending itself or its employees, on top of financial penalties that may be imposed,” it adds.

AbbVie argues the law has “cascading constitutional infirmities.” Novartis says it

Legal Notices

ESTATE OF DONALD L. NELSON, DECEASED, SNOHOMISH COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT NO. 26-4-00490-31.

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030 STEVEN CARL NELSON 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 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF 1ST PUB: April 1, 2026 ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: GALLOWAY LAW GROUP, PLLC. Address for mailing: P.O. BOX 425 LAKE STEVENS, WA 98258, or service: 12101 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Stevens, WA 98258. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 1, 8, & 15, 2026. Court of probate proceedings and cause number: SNOHOMISH COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT No. 26-4-00490-31. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of ANDREA GUREVICH, aka ANDREA LYNN GUREVICH, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00775-3 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); 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 25, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Elyse Vera Janzen ATTORNEY FOR PR: Elizabeth Brown CMS Law Firm LLC. ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 811 Kirkland Ave Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 Telephone: 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CAUSE NUMBER: 26-4-00775-3 SEA SIGNED: /s/ Elizabeth Brown Elizabeth Brown, #56708 Attorney for PR Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News March 25, April 1 & 8, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of CARMEN ELAINE BERG, Deceased. NO. 26-4-01495-4 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.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of JONATHAN OCELLUS ZABEL SR., Deceased. NO. 26-401269-2 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or

mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 8, 2026 PERSONAL

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SEA SIGNED: /s/ Mitchell Aoki Mitchell Aoki, #61894 Attorney for PR Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 8, 15 & 22, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of KATHLEEN MARIE MEREWETHER, Deceased. NO. 26-401265-0 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 1, 2026 PERSONAL REPRE-

SENTATIVE: Donald Lawton McDaniel

ATTORNEY FOR PR: Ashley McAlhaney

CMS Law Firm LLC. ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 811 Kirkland Ave Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 Telephone: 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE

PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CAUSE NUMBER: 26-4-01265-0

SEA SIGNED: /s/ Ashley McAlhaney Ash-

“cannot coexist with federal law” as it goes against the goals of Congress in establishing the program.

Federal appellate courts have upheld similar laws in Arkansas and Mississippi. The federal government has also told manufacturers that policies they’ve implemented to restrict pharmacies violate federal law. In the cases of AbbVie and Novartis, those policies were to only allow providers to use third-party pharmacies within 40 miles of them. Several pharmaceutical companies, including Novartis, responded with lawsuits. Federal appellate courts have sided with the manufacturers in those cases.

After signing the legislation this week, Ferguson, a Democrat, said he understood pharmaceutical companies may want to explore litigation against Washington.

“We do a careful job of reviewing everything about bills before I sign them, the policy side, but also the legal side,” he told reporters. “We have conversations with legal folks to make sure that what we’re signing, that we feel comfortable and confident we can defend it. And this is no different.”

A spokesperson for Attorney General Nick Brown said Thursday his office was reviewing the filings. The state hasn’t formally responded in court to the lawsuits.

Both companies are seeking an initial court order temporarily blocking the law while the litigation is pending. Neither has been set for a court hearing.

AbbVie is perhaps best known for manufacturing Humira and Skyrizi to treat autoimmune diseases. Novartis makes Entresto to treat heart failure and Cosentyx for psoriasis.

ley McAlhaney, #50095 Attorney for PR Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 1, 8 & 15, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of LILLIAN MARIE HANAHAN, aka LILLIAN LARSEN HANAHAN, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00998-5 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 1, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Carolyn M. Hanahan, aka Carolyn Maureen Hanahan ATTORNEY FOR PR: Mitchell Aoki CMS Law Firm LLC. ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 811 Kirkland Ave Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 Telephone: 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CAUSE NUMBER: 26-4-00998-5 SEA SIGNED: /s/ Mitchell Aoki Mitchell Aoki, #61894 Attorney for PR Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 1, 8 & 15, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of SELLA MARIE RUSH, Deceased. NO. 26-4-02231-1 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: April 8, 2026 ADMINISTRATOR: Stacey Lee Rush-Rodgers ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR: Ashley McAlhaney CMS Law Firm LLC ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 811 Kirkland Avenue, Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CASE NUMBER: 26-4-02231-1 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 8, 15 & 22, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LINDA HARRISON, Defendants. Case No.: 26-2-01894-4 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LINDA HARRISON 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 March, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 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 reform the deed of trust recorded as instrument number 20200722001301. DATED: March 20, 2026 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP /s/ Warren Lance Warren Lance WSBA No. 51586 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 300 Seattle, WA 98104 wlance@mccarthyholthus. com Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026 IN THE

ney for Administrator Address for Mailing or Service: Paul Boonsripisal, Administrator 5902 171st Ave SE, Snohomish, WA

98290 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 8, 15 & 22, 2026

NOTICE OF OUR PLAN TO SELL PROPERTY

VIA FIRST AND CERTIFIED MAIL

TO: Estate of Cynthia A. Kirchner

(Borrower/Obligor/Grantor)

2500 S 370th St. Unit 184 Federal Way, WA 98003

TO: Estate of Cynthia A. Kirchner

(Borrower/Obligor/Grantor)

5077 37th St. NE

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