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VOL. 107, NO. 38
Gun Violence Is Down in Seattle. The Gunfire Hasn’t Stopped.
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eattle is recording fewer shootings and homicides. At the same time, a violent summer has businesses demanding action, councilmembers calling some neighborhoods “in crisis” and Mayor Katie Wilson preparing a new gun-violence strategy. After three people were killed and several others wounded in separate Belltown shootings over one weekend, Wilson called the violence “tragic and unacceptable.” She also pointed to Seattle Police Department data showing shootings and homicides at their lowest levels in a decade. Both are true. Seattle recorded 37 homicides in 2025, down from 58 in 2024. The number of people struck by gunfire fell 36%, while reports of shots fired declined 12%. The improvement follows years of elevated gun violence. A Seattle City Auditor analysis counted 211 shots-fired incidents in 2012. By 2022, there were 543, followed by 528 in 2023 and 541 in 2024. Nonfatal shootings increased from 64 in 2012 to 150 in 2024. That means Seattle can be well below its recent peak while police are still
responding to hundreds of incidents involving gunfire each year.
THE VIOLENCE THAT DOESN’T MAKE THE NEWS
The summer’s largest incidents have received widespread attention. Three people were killed during the July shooting at the Bite of Seattle. Three more were killed during the September weekend of shootings in Belltown.
Others receive considerably less notice. Early Sept. 7, officers responding near 15th Avenue Northwest and Northwest 75th Street found approximately 20 rifle and pistol shell casings but no witnesses or shooting victim. A short time later, a woman arrived at Harborview Medical Center with a gunshot wound to her leg and told
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Lead Contamination Closes Interbay Block Staff Report
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levated levels of lead have been found in a public street and stormwater system near an Interbay battery manufacturer, prompting Seattle officials to close part of 23rd Avenue W while crews clean contaminated areas and investigators determine how far the pollution may have spread. Seattle Public Utilities found 55.3 parts per million of leachable lead in a roadway sample and 451 ppm in a stormwater catch basin along the 4200 block of 23rd Avenue W. Washington’s hazardous-waste threshold for leachable lead is 5 ppm. The affected area includes the east side of 23rd Avenue W
between W Commodore Way and W Elmore Street and the alley between 22nd and 23rd avenues W. The City has blocked the area to pedestrian and vehicle traffic and is asking people to avoid it for the near future. The investigation began not with the street, but inside a nearby battery factory.
FROM WORKPLACE EXPOSURE TO THE STREET
Dyno Battery, Inc. manufactures batteries at 4248 23rd Ave W. Battery production involves lead, and the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries investigated workplace conditions at the facility earlier this year. In March, L&I fined the company over conditions involving
employee lead exposure. The following month, L&I and the Washington State Department of Health alerted Public Health – Seattle & King County to concerns that workers could carry lead home with them and expose their families, particularly young children. As agencies learned more, Public Health became concerned that the problem might extend beyond employees and their homes. Public Health contacted Seattle Public Utilities in July, and SPU began testing outside the business and its property. Samples were collected from the roadway and a stormwater catch basin in late July, followed by confirmatory testing in August.
The results found lead well above the state’s hazardouswaste threshold. The roadway sample measured 55.3 ppm - more than 11 times the threshold - while the catch-basin sample measured 451 ppm, more than 90 times the threshold. Dyno Battery owner Mark Knowlton acknowledged to My Ballard in August that some lead oxide had been tracked outside the company’s front warehouse and said much of it had been cleaned up. SPU says its investigative and enforcement efforts are now being directed at the Dyno Battery facility. The utility plans to issue an order requiring the company to control the source of contamination and support remediation of discharges affecting Seattle’s drainage and wastewater system. Other agencies, including the Washington State Department of Ecology, are conducting their own enforcement work.
HOW FAR DID IT SPREAD?
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That question has not yet been fully answered. A specialized contractor began cleaning known contaminated areas Aug. 27. SPU has since moved to what it describes as a comprehensive cleanup plan and collected additional samples from nearby locations. Follow-up screening indicated that the known areas of concern are within the area now blocked off, according to SPU. Additional sampling is being analyzed to determine whether
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How to Better Protect Your Social Security Number
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’m retired and was a victim of identity theft a while back. I’ve already frozen my credit to protect myself, but I recently heard that I can also “lock” my Social Security number. What exactly does that mean, and is it something I should do? —Recently Scammed
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Dear Recently, reezing your credit was one of the smartest steps you could take after identity theft. But there’s another layer of protection many people don’t know about: limiting how your Social Security number (SSN) can be used.
Your Social Security number is the master key to much of your financial life. While you can’t actually “lock” your Social Security number the way you can freeze a credit report, you can block two of the most common ways criminals misuse it – using it to get a job and gaining access to your online Social Security account. Your Social Security number is the master key to much of your financial life. It’s linked to your taxes, Social Security benefits, Medicare, banking and employment records. With data breaches becoming routine and identity thieves using increasingly sophisticated tactics – including AI-generated scams – protecting your SSN is more important than ever. Criminals don’t need your Social Security card; they only need the number. E-VERIFY SELF LOCK
The first tool is E-Verify Self Lock. It prevents someone from using your SSN to get a job with employers that participate in the federal E-Verify system. If someone uses your Social Security number to get a job, the wages they earn may be reported to the IRS under your name. That can trigger IRS notices, delay tax refunds and require months of work to correct your tax and Social Security records. To activate Self Lock, create a free myEVerify account at e-verify.gov and answer a few identity-verification questions. Once the lock is in place, employers using E-Verify won’t be
able to confirm your Social Security number unless you first remove the lock. It remains in effect for one year and can be renewed annually. If you ever return to work for an employer that uses E-Verify, you can temporarily remove the lock online and reactivate it afterward. ELECTRONIC ACCESS BLOCK
The second protection is the Social Security Administration’s Electronic Access Block, which helps prevent criminals from taking over your online Social Security account. An Electronic Access Block disables online and automated telephone access to your Social Security record – including your own. That prevents scammers from changing your direct deposit information, redirecting your benefits or updating your personal information. To set it up, call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 or visit your local Social Security office and request an Electronic Access Block. If you later want online access restored, you’ll need to verify your identity before the block can be removed. For many retirees – especially those who’ve already experienced identity theft – that extra step is well worth the added security. EXTRA SAFEGUARDS
A credit freeze remains one of the best defenses against identity theft, but it only prevents someone from opening new credit in your name. It won’t stop someone from using your Social Security number for employment or trying to access your Social Security account. For even greater protection, create your personal my Social Security account before a scammer does by visiting ssa.gov/myaccount. Keep your credit reports frozen unless you need to apply for credit, and request a free IRS Identity Protection PIN. The six-digit PIN acts like a second password for your tax return, preventing someone else from filing under your Social Security number. You can get one by searching “Get an IP PIN” at irs.gov. Identity theft has become a fact of modern life, but taking a few simple steps now can help protect your Social Security benefits, tax records and financial future, and give you greater peace of mind.
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Understanding the Aging Journey
A series of articles designed to help older adults and their families navigate life’s next chapter. By Renato Alesiani Task Force General Manager – Aegis Living Queen Anne Galer
CHAPTER 5: CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLACEMENT; UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, TRANSITIONAL CARE, MEMORY CARE, ADULT FAMILY HOMES, SKILLED NURSING, AND HOSPICE.
The amount of information covered in this chapter is extensive, so I have decided to divide the article into two parts. Part 1 will focus on Independent Living, Assisted Living, Transitional Care, and Memory Care. Part 2 will cover Adult Family Homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Hospice. PART 1 - Independent Living, Assisted Living, Transitional Care, and Memory Care An essential part of understanding the aging journey is being informed about the options available when you or a loved one needs additional support and care. It is equally important to understand the differences between the various types of care and living arrangements. Choosing the right setting is not simply a matter of finding a place to live; it is about finding the right level of care, support, safety, and quality of life for each individual’s circumstances. In this article, I will provide what I believe is an objective and straightforward overview of the various options discussed above. I will explain what each setting is designed to provide, who it may be appropriate for, and some of the factors you should consider when making this important decision. I should acknowledge, however, that my professional experience has primarily been with luxury Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. While I have made every effort to provide an unbiased perspective, I encourage you to use this article as a starting point and to conduct additional research, visit communities, ask questions, and seek professional advice when appropriate. Independent Living and Assisted Living are two popular yet distinct living options for seniors. They both fall under the broader umbrella of senior living, which can sometimes make the differences between them confusing. The most important distinction is the level of care and support provided. Independent Living is primarily designed for seniors who are able to manage their daily lives independently but want the convenience, social opportunities, and amenities of a senior community. Assisted Living, on the other hand, is designed for individuals who need help with one or more daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, medication management, or mobility. Understanding this fundamental difference is the first step in determining which environment may be the right fit for you or your loved one.
INDEPENDENT LIVING
As mentioned above, Independent Living is designed for older adults who are generally able to manage their daily lives independently. In Washington State, Independent Living and Retirement Communities are generally not licensed or regulated by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) as health care or long-term care facilities. DSHS specifically identifies Retirement Communities and Independent Living Facilities as “nonstate-licensed” options, unlike Assisted Living Facilities, Adult Family Homes, and Nursing Homes, which are state licensed. Independent Living is intended for seniors who do not require regular assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, mobility, and continence care, or with medication management.
Instead, it offers the convenience, social connection, and lifestyle benefits of living in a community designed specifically for older adults. For someone who remains independent but no longer wants the responsibilities of maintaining a home, preparing every meal, or managing all the day-to-day tasks of living alone, Independent Living can be an excellent option. Depending on the community, services may include meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, maintenance, recreational activities, fitness programs, and opportunities for social engagement. They often feature large restaurants, fitness centers, swimming pool and more. It is important to understand, however, that some of these services may be offered at an additional cost, so prospective residents and their families should have a clear understanding of what is, and what is not, included in the monthly fee. Most Independent Living apartments are also equipped with kitchens, allowing residents who enjoy cooking to continue preparing their own meals. Because these communities are designed for individuals who do not require routine personal care, staffing levels are generally appropriate for the services being provided rather than for hands-on care. This combination of independence, amenities, social opportunities, and relatively lower operating costs can make Independent Living an attractive and affordable option for seniors who are still capable of managing their own daily needs. The key is recognizing that Independent Living is designed to support an independent lifestyle, not to provide ongoing personal care. It is therefore very important to understand what Independent Living does not provide. Unlike Assisted Living, it generally does not offer regular hands-on assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, or medication management. This distinction becomes particularly important as a person's needs change. A senior who is initially thriving in Independent Living may eventually experience changes in mobility, cognition, health, or safety that make additional support necessary. For this reason, choosing Independent Living should not be viewed simply as a decision about where someone wants to live today, but also as an opportunity to think about what may be needed tomorrow. Understanding whether the community can accommodate increasing needs, or whether a future transition to Assisted Living or another level of care will be necessary, can help families avoid making decisions under pressure when a crisis occurs.
ASSISTED LIVING
Assisted Living is designed for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily activities and
benefit from the oversight of trained care professionals. Unlike Independent Living, Assisted Living combines a residential environment with personal care, nursing oversight, and supportive services. The goal is to provide the care and supervision residents need while allowing them to continue living in a comfortable, engaging, and home-like setting. There is a common misconception that moving to Assisted Living means giving up your independence. In reality, the opposite is often true. As we age, everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals, managing medications, or maintaining a home can consume an increasing amount of time and energy. For some seniors, these activities become physically difficult, frustrating, or even painful, limiting their ability to participate in the activities and social interactions they enjoy. By providing assistance with these daily tasks, Assisted Living can give that time and energy back to the resident. Instead of spending much of the day managing the challenges of daily living, residents can focus on what they truly enjoy—socializing, participating in activities, pursuing hobbies, and simply enjoying life. A key component of Assisted Living is assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), which may include bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, mobility, eating, and continence care. The level of assistance varies from person to person, and care plans are developed around each resident's individual needs. Nursing staff and care professionals monitor residents' changing needs and help coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare providers. Assisted Living may also provide medication management and other supportive services, including wellness monitoring, transportation to appointments, housekeeping, laundry, and assistance with other daily needs. This combination of care and professional oversight can provide families with greater peace of mind while allowing residents to maintain as much independence as possible. But Assisted Living is not simply about providing care. Residents continue to enjoy a residential lifestyle, with comfortable living spaces, restaurant-style or chefprepared dining, and quality meals often planned with the guidance of a dietitian to accommodate individual nutritional needs. A wide variety of activities, outings, exercise programs, entertainment, hobbies, and social opportunities encourage residents to remain active, engaged, and connected. Generally, Assisted Living is appropriate for seniors who are no longer completely independent but do not require the continuous medical care of a Skilled Nursing Facility. At its best, Assisted Living provides the right balance of professional care, safety, independence, and quality of life, allowing residents to receive the support they need without giving up the residential lifestyle they enjoy.
Another important benefit can be the ability to age in place, even through the end of life. As a resident's needs change, the level of care can often be adjusted without requiring a move to another setting. However, this depends greatly on the community's ability and willingness to care for residents whose physical, cognitive, and medical needs become increasingly complex. It may also depend on whether the community is willing and equipped to retain residents who eventually receive hospice care. If remaining in the same community through the end of life is an important goal for you or your loved one, this is a conversation that should take place before choosing a community. Ask specifically what happens when a resident's condition deteriorates, what level of care the community can provide, and whether residents can remain in the community after being placed on hospice. Understanding these policies in advance will give you a much clearer picture of what to expect if and when your loved one's needs become more demanding. Many Assisted Living communities, for example, do not offer or are not licensed to provide care for residents with a dementia diagnosis. When a resident’s cognitive needs progress beyond what the Assisted Living environment can safely support, a transition to a dedicated Memory Care setting may become necessary. Memory Care can be provided in a separate community or as a dedicated area within an Assisted Living community. These settings generally offer additional staffing, security features, specialized programming, and other services designed specifically to support the safety, well-being, and quality of life of people living with dementia. They are also subject to additional regulatory requirements and certification. Some Assisted Living communities that offer Memory Care within the same community provide what I consider an excellent option: Transitional Care. In these communities, a resident does not necessarily have to move to the Memory Care area simply because they develop memory issues or receive a diagnosis of dementia. Instead, they can remain in Assisted Living for as long as they continue to benefit from that environment and their needs can be safely met. As the disease progresses and the resident requires a greater level of supervision, structure, and specialized support, a transition to Memory Care may eventually become appropriate. When handled properly and at the right time, this transition should not be viewed as a downgrade or a loss of independence. Rather, it is an adjustment in the level of care designed to provide the resident with an environment that is better suited to their changing needs. In many cases, having both Assisted Living and Memory Care within the same community allows this transition to happen gradually and with much less disruption for the resident and their family. As we have seen, Senior Living is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and the range of services and levels of care can vary significantly from one community to another. Understanding these differences is essential when choosing an environment that will not only meet your loved one's needs today, but also provide appropriate options as those needs change. But this is only one part of the larger senior care landscape. In Part 2 of this chapter, we will explore three additional options: Adult Family Homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Hospice. Each serves a very different purpose and level of need, and understanding those differences can help families make informed decisions when circumstances become more complex. Ultimately, the goal is not simply to find a place for an aging loved one, but to find the right environment, the right level of care, and the best possible quality of life at every stage of the aging journey.
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GUN VIOLENCE, FROM 1 investigators she had been shot outside a club at that intersection. The case was recorded in SPD’s Significant Incident Reports, which the department says represent only a small portion of the information police gather. Councilmember Bob Kettle, who chairs the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, says the remaining violence requires a more aggressive response. “We have neighborhoods in crisis,” Kettle said following the Belltown shootings, naming Little Saigon, North Aurora and Belltown. He described Belltown as dealing with public-safety problems and called for a comprehensive gun-violence strategy, continued rebuilding of SPD staffing and implementation of public-safety measures already passed by the Council. “We cannot continue to have this gun violence,” Kettle said.
BUSINESSES WANT MEASURABLE RESULTS
Seattle’s business community is making a similar argument. On Sept. 10, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Challenge Seattle and Washington Roundtable led a coalition calling on Wilson and the City Council to take immediate action. The letter is notable amid a period of significant friction between Washington government and the business community over taxes and the cost of doing business. This time, the organizations said they are prepared to help.
“We are ready to be partners,” the coalition wrote. But the letter also reflects a significant lack of confidence. In August polling cited by the coalition, only 34% of Seattle voters surveyed said they were confident the City had an effective publicsafety plan. The coalition wants a 100-day action plan with measurable goals and monthly progress re-
Its letter raises another issue: whether an officer responds at all. ports, regular foot and bicycle patrols in persistent trouble spots, cameras in Pioneer Square and the Stadium District and action against open-air drug markets. It also singled out Seattle’s 911 response. The coalition wants the City to recommit to its existing sevenminute response standard for priority calls, publicly report when that standard is missed and redirect resources when necessary to meet it. Its letter raises another issue: whether an officer responds at all. According to data supplied by Nordstrom, only 29% of 911 calls from its downtown flagship resulted in an officer responding to the store. Nordstrom reported a 100% response rate at its Bellevue and Southcenter locations. The figures are Nordstrom’s, not citywide SPD statistics.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Wilson says Seattle’s progress shows that strategies including community violence intervention and focused deterrence can work. Her administration is developing a comprehensive gun-violence prevention strategy and has said SPD is increasing its presence in high-crime locations. Councilmembers are pushing their own approach. Councilmember Maritza Rivera has sponsored a resolution urging Seattle to adopt a collaborative gun-violence strategy modeled on the National Network for Safe Communities. The proposal advanced from the Public Safety Committee and is scheduled for consideration by the full Council Sept. 15. Kettle has also pointed to the upcoming City budget, SPD staffing and the search for a permanent police chief as major publicsafety “inflection points.” The debate, then, is less about whether Seattle’s gun-violence numbers have improved than what City Hall should do with that improvement. Wilson is pointing to a decade-low level of shootings and homicides while saying the violence that remains is unacceptable. Kettle says neighborhoods remain in crisis. Business leaders want specific benchmarks to determine whether the City’s response is working. Seattle has moved away from the levels of gun violence recorded during its recent peak. What happens next will determine how much further it goes.
LEAD, FROM 1 contamination affected other parts of the neighborhood and whether the cleanup will need to expand. The discovery of 451 ppm of leachable lead in a stormwater catch basin also brought the City’s drainage and wastewater regulators into the investigation. The response now involves Public Health, SPU, the Seattle Department of Transportation, King County’s Industrial Waste Program, the Washington departments of Health and Ecology, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. SPU has not announced a date for reopening the affected block.
NEARBY DAYCARE TESTED
Officials also tested a private daycare near the contamination because of the particular danger lead exposure poses to young children. Public Health collected 11 water and dust samples at the facility in mid-August. Samples from areas where children spend time did not show concerning levels of lead, according to the agency. Three of the 11 samples exceeded federal action levels, but all three came from areas where children do not spend time. Public Health said it is working with the daycare to eliminate the remaining lead dust and provide families with
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information about testing. Lead exposure can harm children’s developing brains and contribute to learning and behavioral problems. Adults can also experience health effects from significant lead exposure.
WHAT PEOPLE SHOULD DO
For people who live, work or regularly travel through Interbay, Public Health’s immediate advice is straightforward: avoid the affected block while the investigation and cleanup continue. Lead-contaminated dust can be carried away on shoes, stroller and wheelchair wheels and pets’ paws, potentially bringing it into homes and vehicles. People who regularly passed through the area are advised to remove shoes at the door, wash their hands and use damp dusting or mopping and a HEPA vacuum to clean their homes. Stroller and wheelchair wheels and pets’ paws should also be wiped down. Anyone concerned about possible exposure can speak with a health care provider about blood lead testing. Public Health says testing is the only way to determine whether a child has been exposed to lead. For now, the east side of 23rd Avenue W between W Commodore Way and W Elmore Street and the adjacent alley remain areas to avoid. Crews are cleaning what they know is contaminated. Investigators are still working to determine is whether that’s all of it.
Volunteer Registration Opens 2026 Show Up Seattle!
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eattle residents will have a chance to trade a few hours of their Saturday for cleaner streets, healthier parks and a little more time with their neighbors when the city’s annual Day of Service returns later this month. Show Up, Seattle! Day of Service is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, with volunteer projects taking place in neighborhoods throughout the city. Now in its fifth year, the event brings together residents, businesses, schools, community organizations and city departments for projects ranging from litter cleanup and gardening to park restoration and nonprofit support. Volunteer registration opened Sept. 2, giving residents the opportunity to browse available projects and choose how and where they would like to help. The Magnolia Day of Service will run from 8 to 11 a.m., with volunteers meeting in front of Starbucks at 3300 W. McGraw St. in Magnolia Village. Organized by the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the citywide initiative, volunteers will begin by cleaning and sprucing up the Village before moving into surrounding blocks. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves, brooms or weeding tools if they have them, although some equipment will be available. Nearby, volunteers can spend the morning working in one of Seattle’s largest natural spaces. Friends of Discovery Park is hosting a restoration work party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the park’s Capehart Forest. Volunteers will remove invasive plants, mulch and aerate soil and plant native shrubs and groundcovers. Organizers describe Capehart Forest as the most wildlife-diverse area of Discovery Park, making the work part cleanup and part habitat restoration. Last year’s Day of Service included nearly 100 volunteer events across Seattle, according to the Department of Neighborhoods. This year’s projects again include neighborhood cleanups, community gardens, parks, schools and work supporting local
nonprofit organizations. Opportunities are intended to accommodate volunteers of different ages and abilities, and residents can participate alone or sign up with friends, family members, coworkers or neighbors. The event also arrives as the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods marks its 35th anniversary. “As the Department of Neighborhoods celebrates 35 years of partnering with communities across the city, Show Up, Seattle! is a reminder of what has always made our city strong: neighbors showing up for one another,” Department of Neighborhoods Director Quynh Pham said. The city is also inviting Seattle organizations and residents to create projects of their own. Schools, faith communities, neighborhood groups, businesses, nonprofits and individuals can register as event hosts and identify work that would benefit their community. A project could be as straightforward as organizing a cleanup or garden work party, or could focus on helping a local organization accomplish a larger task with a group of volunteers. Other Sept. 26 projects include tree care at Webster Pond and restoration work at Pigeon Point Park and Longfellow Creek, while organizations across Seattle are organizing their own activities under the Show Up, Seattle! umbrella. For residents who have wanted to become more involved in their neighborhood but have not known where to start, the format offers a relatively simple entry point. There is no committee to join or long-term commitment required. Volunteers can choose a project, spend a few hours working alongside other Seattle residents and see the result of that work the same day. Volunteer registration remains open through Sept. 23. Organizations and residents interested in hosting their own Day of Service project have until Sept. 18 to register. Volunteer and volunteer event host registration is open at www.seattle.gov/day-ofservice. Mark your calendars for Show Up, Seattle! on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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The Life, the One I’ve Worked so Hard for, Rights Itself
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hen I was younger, I don’t think I could have imagined myself saying, “I don’t want to travel again for a very long time.” The story I told myself then was that I wanted to travel forever.
Mary Lou Sanelli Falling Awake
And I have been traveling, one city after another, to teach master classes, though a few years back I decided to return to calling them dance workshops. Something about the word master has always embarrassed me. But no matter what my class is called, as soon as the music begins, a certain feeling comes over me: that I was always meant to do this. It’s something I’ve known ever since my first class. Add this to getting to visit towns, cities, and countries I might not get to see otherwise
and it says everything about what I enjoy most about my work. But even when I’m enjoying myself, there’s a lot of comparing that goes on. I don’t mean I compare my class to anyone else’s, I’m way past competing with anyone but myself. I’m talking about comparisons of a different nature. In fact, comparing is pretty much all I do for the first day or so, especially when I take a walk through a new neighborhood and compare someone else’s life to the one I left behind with its doors and windows locked. I look around and I am charmed as much by the farm houses outside of Wenatchee as I am by the beach bungalows in Papeete. And this is good. It’s all part of the traveling cycle, the complex set of questions that crop up in new terrain. Our inner appraisal of choices made and ones still yet to make. I can even drive myself a little crazy with all the comparing that goes on as I imagine myself living one life after another after another. The unknown does this to us. It just does. Not to worry. As the days pass, I realize there are amazing houses and terrible restaurants wherever you go. And it all happens so fast (in hindsight) and then the tedious airport again, the tedious light rail again, before I pull my suitcase up the walkway that leads to my building where, now wait just a minute, doesn’t my home look fantastic? I unlock my door, step in, and the life, the one I’ve worked so hard for, rights itself. I warm to my things. Their familiarity connects
me. To me. To the self I know best. And that’s when I know I am home. That’s when I know. At some point, the refrigerator door will close behind me, and there it is, the sound I know so well, the sound only my refrigerator makes. I open the door and let it close again, wahoosh, just to hear it again. And when I step outside to water my pots, I think just look at my thriving cosmos! How perfect is that for a traveler? And I doubt, I seriously doubt, that I can pull off traveling again next month. I wrote this back in July. Actually, the words wrote themselves. I just let my fingers fly over the keyboard. This practice has taught me not to hold back. You become one with your mind, all of it, the good and the bad, and it’s all there on the page when you push your chair back, take a deep breath, and revisit what’s really on your mind. I think our mind speaks to us as much through fear as it does through desire. Sunlight lit my desk as I reread how teaching my classes is always harder than I thought they would be, but in a good way, they challenge me. But they also remind me that the strength and stamina they take won’t last forever, and that I often feel blue as soon as class is over as I watch the students leave and I am left alone. The whole experience feels like a metaphor for life: I don’t want any of it to end, ever, and in the same breath, I know that it will. By mid-August, my travel bag was packed. I admit I was a little
restless again: restless to teach, restless to return to that part of myself. So. Off I went. Only to Whidbey Island. Not far, but new to me. And the students were great, the students are always great. I treasure every class in hopes of inspiring them to find a way to dance forever. “Just look at me,” I say. I try to confirm how dance is a huge part of who we are by choosing both my words and choreography carefully. I told students in Oak Harbor how the night before I dreamt―it wasn’t a dream really, more of a must-say nudging my half-sleep―how it’s always been them I was meant to nurture. That’s why I love to teach them, and why I love to dance with them. In Langley, I shared how eager they are, how alive, is dance’s greatest gift to me. Even if that sounds too schmaltzy or whatever. Even so, it isn’t travel I need now, but my own bed, and I don’t want to travel again (I swear) for a very long time. Mary Lou Sanelli’s latest title, An Island Called Bainbridge: People, Places, Conversations will be released in October of 2026. Save the Date: She’ll be celebrating this new title at Elliott Bay Book Company on October 13th, 7 pm; Third Place Books/Ravenna on October 29th, 7 pm; and signing copies at Magnolia’s Bookstore on October 3rd, 11 am to 2 pm. For more information visit www. marylousanelli.com.
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Home & Real Estate Serving Queen Anne & Magnolia Since 1919
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t 201 Queen Anne Ave. N., a building designed for work has become a place to live. For years, the four-story office building near Seattle Center sat vacant, a familiar product of a post-pandemic city where remote and hybrid work left more commercial space empty. This summer, it reopened with a different purpose. The former offices are now Rejuvenate, a 74-unit apartment building with studios, one- and two-bedroom homes. A new fifth floor was added above the original structure, while the concrete framework of the old office building remains visible inside. New windows, seismic upgrades, kitchens, bathrooms and residential systems were worked into a building constructed in the 1980s for desks and conference rooms, not bedrooms. It is a transformation Seattle would like to see happen more often.
The city has spent the past several years trying to solve two problems at once: underused commercial buildings and a persistent need for housing. Its Office-to-Residential Conversion Program is intended to make it easier and less expensive for developers to turn suitable offices into apartments rather than demolishing them or leaving them vacant. On paper, the idea sounds almost obvious. If Seattle has offices it no longer needs and homes it desperately does, why not simply turn one into the other? The answer is hidden inside the buildings themselves.
AN OFFICE ISN’T AN APARTMENT WITHOUT A LOT OF WORK
Office buildings and apartment buildings are designed around very different needs. An office can have large expanses of interior floor space far from a window. Employees can
share centrally located restrooms, break rooms and other facilities. An apartment needs a kitchen and bathroom of its own, along with residential ventilation, plumbing, electrical service, natural light and a layout that someone can call home. That means the usefulness of an empty office building depends heavily on its shape, age, construction and existing systems.
The Queen Anne building happened to offer several characteristics that made conversion possible. It was relatively small, completely vacant and already had a structure that could be adapted. The project retained the building’s concrete framework and two levels of existing parking rather than starting over. The developer purchased the property for $7 million in late
2023 after it had been marketed as a conversion opportunity. City permit records describe a change from commercial office use to multifamily housing involving substantial alterations, mechanical work andan additional floor. The result does not entirely disguise what the building used to be.
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More Homes, Fewer Buyers: Seattle’s Housing Market Is Shifting
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eattle homebuyers have something they have not consistently enjoyed in years: options. Homes remain expensive and borrowing costs remain high, but the balance between buyers and sellers is changing. Inventory has surged, prices have softened and pending sales have fallen sharply as economic uncertainty, particularly in Seattle’s technology sector, gives some would-be buyers another reason to wait. Across the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro, active listings were up 27.3% in August compared with a year earlier, while the median list price fell 3.2%. Nearly one in four homes for sale had received a price reduction. The slowdown is showing up even earlier in the sales process. Pending home sales in the Seattle area fell 15.6% year over year in July, the sharpest decline among major U.S. metropolitan areas analyzed by Redfin.
WHERE DID THE BUYERS GO?
Mortgage rates explain part of the slowdown. Financing an already expensive Seattle home remains costly, even as prices begin to retreat.
But Seattle has another variable that is not shared equally across the country: its dependence on high-paying technology employment. Amazon, Microsoft and other major technology employers have spent several years cutting jobs, reorganizing divisions and increasingly shifting investment toward artificial intelligence. Local real estate agents told GeekWire that uncertainty surrounding layoffs, AI and job security has begun affecting buyers’ willingness to make major financial commitments. That does not require thousands of laidoff workers to suddenly put their houses on the market. Housing markets also respond to confidence. Someone considering an expensive home may postpone buying because their employer has announced layoffs, their industry is restructuring or they are unsure what their job will look like a year from now. Existing homeowners with low mortgage rates may have little reason to move unless they have to. The result is fewer buyers competing for a growing number of homes.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of a Home Showing but don’t announce, “I would pay anything for this house.” There is also little benefit to loudly insulting the seller’s decorating choices or questionable affection for lime-green tile. Discuss exactly how much you love - or hate - the property with your agent later, preferably over coffee far from the house.
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here is an inherently awkward part of buying a house that we rarely talk about: You are being invited into a stranger’s home and then encouraged to scrutinize it. Open the closets. Look under the sinks. Examine the floors. Wonder why anyone would put the refrigerator there. While photographs may still be hanging on the walls and someone’s cereal is sitting in the pantry. For buyers, particularly firsttime buyers, it can be difficult to know where inspecting the house ends and invading someone’s privacy begins. A good rule is that anything you’re considering purchasing is generally fair to examine. The seller’s personal belongings are not. DO LOOK INSIDE THE CLOSETS
Yes, you can open the closet. In fact, you probably should. The same goes for kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, pantries and built-in storage. Buyers aren’t being nosy by examining features that stay with the house. Look under sinks, too. You’re checking storage, but also looking for evidence of leaks or water damage. This permission does not extend to everything . A seller’s dresser, nightstand, desk or freestanding furniture is personal property. There is virtually nothing about the
DO LOOK FOR THE HOUSE UNDERNEATH THE DÉCOR
house you will learn by opening someone’s sock drawer. DON’T BE AFRAID TO ACTUALLY INSPECT THE HOUSE
A surprising number of buyers walk through a showing as though they’re visiting a museum. They admire the kitchen, peek into the bedrooms and leave. Slow down. Where are the outlets? Does the kitchen have more than one drawer? How much natural light does the living room actually get? Can you open the dishwasher and still walk through the kitchen? Where would the vacuum
REJUVENATE, FROM 7 Rejuvenate markets the apartments as loft-inspired homes, incorporating the originalstructure alongside new operable windows and contemporary finishes. In this case, the office building became part of the design rather than something to disappear.
MAKING THE NUMBERS WORK
Finding a building that can become housing is only half the problem. Developers also have to determine whether converting it makes sense. Seattle has been changing its rules to help. The city adopted a sales and use tax deferral for qualifying conversions and has worked to remove regulatory barriers through its broader Downtown Activation Plan. For qualifying projects, deferred taxes can ultimately be waived when affordability requirements are maintained for 10 years. For the Queen Anne project, those incentives were significant. Developer Marc Angelillo of Stream Real Estate has said the project would not have been feasible without city and state incentives. That helps explain why office conversions remain relatively uncommon even when vacant buildings are easy to find. A developer has to acquire the building, gut or substantially alter portions of it, install residential systems, meet building and fire codes and sometimes perform seismic work, all while trying to produce apartments at rents that can support the cost of the project. Sometimes constructing a new residential building simply makes more sense.
HOW MANY OFFICES COULD BECOME HOMES?
Seattle does not expect office conversions to solve the housing shortage on their own. The Office of Planning and Community Development estimated its conversion incentives could help produce 1,000 to 2,000 homes over seven years, including 100 to 200 affordable units. When combined with Seattle’s Multifamily Tax
cleaner go? Can your furniture make it around that staircase? Staging is designed to help you imagine living there, but don’t let it distract you from evaluating the house itself. The beautiful sectional and perfectly proportioned dining table are leaving. The floor plan isn’t. DO ASK BEFORE YOU START FLIPPING SWITCHES
Want to test the shower pressure, open a window or investigate something unusual? Ask your agent. A showing doesn’t need to become a home inspection. Your agent can tell you what
Exemption program, the city estimated the policies could encourage 3,000 to 6,000 units, including 300 to 600 affordable homes. At 2019 Boren Ave., 55,000 square feet of vacant office space on three floors is being converted into 44 apartments. A Ballard project at 5621 22nd Ave. NW is proposed to turn more than 23,000 square feet of office space into 23 homes. The biggest project currently highlighted by the city is at 2601 Elliott Ave., the former headquarters of RealNetworks and Zulily. Plans call for the historic former waterfront cannery to be converted into 260 homes, including 26 affordable units, while restoring portions of the building’s exterior and adding ground-floor retail. Those projects vary dramatically in size and design. There is no single blueprint for turning Seattle’s offices into housing.
REUSING THE CITY WE ALREADY HAVE
Office conversions offer something new construction cannot: the opportunity to make use of buildings already standing. That can preserve existing structures and return vacant properties to active use while adding residents to neighborhoods that already have streets, utilities, businesses and transit. But the opening of Rejuvenate also demonstrates the limits of the idea. Seventy-four apartments are meaningful, particularly when they replaced a building that had been sitting empty. They are a small contribution to a citywide housing shortage. The larger question is whether Seattle has enough buildings with the right combination of location, construction and economics to repeat the experiment at scale. For now, 201 Queen Anne Ave. offers a tangible example of what is possible. A building once filled with offices now has kitchens. Conference rooms have given way to apartments. Lights are coming back on in a property that spent years vacant. Seattle does not need every empty office to become a home for conversions to matter. It needs to figure out which ones can.
is reasonable to examine now and what should wait for an inspection. If something is turned off, locked or inaccessible, don’t force it. There may be a perfectly ordinary reason that something isn’t operating. Make a note and investigate it later. DON’T ASSUME NOBODY CAN HEAR YOU
Assume anything you say inside a house could make its way back to the seller. Smart doorbells and other devices are common. Ask questions and point out concerns,
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That is a significant change from the Seattle market many homeowners became accustomed to. During periods of extremely limited inventory, buyers routinely faced multiple offers, waived contingencies and pressure to make decisions quickly. Sellers had considerably more room to test an ambitious asking price. Across King County, active listings reached 7,703 at the end of August, 30% higher than a year earlier. Closed sales fell 13.6%, while the median sales price declined 3.4% to $845,000. The county reached approximately 4.3 months of inventory, compared with 2.9 months a year earlier. More inventory does not mean every home is sitting unsold. Well-priced properties in desirable locations can still move quickly and attract competing offers. But sellers increasingly have to compete with one another for buyers rather than relying on buyers to compete with one another for houses. That can mean price reductions, longer marketing periods and greater willingness to negotiate repairs, closing costs or other terms.
FALLING PRICES HAVEN’T SOLVED AFFORDABILITY
The shift has created better conditions for buyers without necessarily creating affordable ones. Seattle-area prices remain well above national levels, and mortgage rates dramatically affect the monthly cost of ownership. That creates an unusual market. Buyers may have more negotiating
An ugly paint color is inexpensive to change. An awkward floor plan may not be. Don’t reject an otherwise excellent house because you hate the curtains. Likewise, don’t overlook a serious drawback because the seller has excellent taste. Paint, light fixtures and cabinet hardware can change. Location, lot size and the relationship between rooms are considerably harder to fix. And fresh paint shouldn’t stop you from noticing staining around a window, a suspiciously soft bathroom floor or a basement that smells damp. Ultimately, you don’t need to tiptoe through a showing. Look closely. Ask questions. Notice problems. Just remember you’re still a guest in somebody else’s home. Open the closet. Look under the sink. Measure the bedroom. But leave the sock drawer alone.
power and more homes to choose from while still finding that the monthly payment is beyond reach. It also helps explain why increasing inventory has not automatically translated into increasing sales. Seattle does not necessarily have a shortage of people who would like to buy homes. It has fewer people willing or able to buy them at today’s combination of prices, mortgage rates and economic uncertainty.
A COOLING MARKET, NOT A COLLAPSE
There is also reason to be cautious about interpreting Seattle’s slowdown as a housing crash. Prices are softening rather than collapsing. Homes are still selling, and Seattle remains a high-cost market constrained by geography, housing supply and long-term demand. What has changed considerably is leverage. For years, Seattle’s housing shortage gave sellers an extraordinary advantage. Today’s combination of more inventory, expensive financing and employment uncertainty has weakened it. That makes the coming months particularly revealing. If mortgage rates decline, some buyers waiting on the sidelines could return. If Seattle’s employment outlook deteriorates further, particularly among its highly paid technology workforce, the hesitation could persist even as homes become cheaper. For now, Seattle has considerably more housing for sale than it did a year ago and fewer people rushing to buy it. The market has not run out of buyers. It has become much harder to convince them that now is the time to buy.
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ayor Katie B. Wilson signed Ordinance 127491, creating Seattle’s first citywide “Do Not Solicit” List to give homeowners a clear and enforceable way to opt out of unwanted, persistent, and predatory real estate outreach. The signing took place in the Norman B. Rice Room at City Hall with Councilmember Dionne Foster, Seattle Office of Civil Rights Interim Director Mike Chin, and Black Legacy Homeowners Executive Director Chukundi Salisbury in attendance. The ordinance includes meaningful penalties for violators and annual reporting requirements ahead of its implementation on June 1, 2027. “Every person deserves privacy and dignity in their home,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “With this ordinance, Seattle is fighting predatory solicitation practices and building enforceable protections that put homeowners in charge of who can contact them. I want to thank Black Legacy Homeowners and the Beacon Hill Council for their advocacy, Councilmember Dionne Foster for her leadership, and for partnering closely with our communities, and the Seattle Office for Civil Rights for leading enforcement.” Predatory homebuying practices have particularly impacted elderly homeowners and communities of color, contributing to displacement, widening economic disparities, and undermining generational
wealth. During a Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee in June, 2026, the City heard from residents about widespread unwanted solicitations from entities attempting to purchase their homes, with many describing the interactions as stressful, invasive, or fear inducing. The ordinance prohibits solicitation 30 days after a homeowner’s name is added to the Do Not Solicit List and imposes a $1,000 penalty for the first violation and $2,000 for each repeat violation, with each day a violation occurs being counted as a separate offense. Homeowners may pursue civil action within two years, including damages for emotional distress. “Predatory homebuying practices strip wealth from vulnerable communities by pressuring homeowners into undervalued sales,” said Councilmember Foster, who developed and championed the ordinance’s passage as chair of the Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee. “I want to thank the many community leaders who helped craft and support this legislation. It was the organizing and leadership from legacy Black homeowners that inspired this bill which will now benefit all homeowners from West Seattle to Rainier Beach to Lake City. Strengthening consumer protections against aggressive solicitation is essential to safeguarding the equity that forms the foundation of generational wealth. This is a major win for Seattle homeowners.”
“Our community has been experiencing this predatory behavior and working on solutions for years,” said Chukundi Salisbury, Black Legacy Homeowners Executive Director. “I’ve sat in many living rooms with many people experiencing these aggressive tactics. For some in Seattle this might be just an annoyance, but for those who are on the edge, those who are behind on a mortgage payment, or have just lost their significant other, these people have been coming in to our community to catch us at our lowest moment
where we are most vulnerable and ready to give up. Now there will be recourse against those who prey on our communities and keep generational homeownership and wealth where it belongs – in our communities and in our families.” “We at Beacon Hill have 40,000 residents with 70% people of color and 40% immigrants and refugee residents. Many of us are on high alert for threats from ICE,” Maria Batayola, Chair, Beacon Hill Council. “Unsolicited phone calls, texts, and mailings to homeowners from businesses that offer to buy
our homes with no competition are predatory practices. It creates fear and stress for our vulnerable neighbors. This legislation is an important bill that can provide relief in this area.” Annual reports through 2029 will track enrollment, complaints, citations, appeals, and penalties collected. This ordinance is part of Seattle’s ongoing commitment to protecting homeowners and strengthening neighborhood stability. Enrollment details will be made available closer to the June 1, 2027, rollout.
Legal Notices HUMMER BOYD PLLC Probate Notice to Creditors RCW 11.40.030 In the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for the County of Yakima In the Matter of the Estate of ROSEMARY CLARE GORMLEY deceased Case No. 26-4-00631-39 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 latter of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in Section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: Sept. 2, 2026 Administrator: Shannon Kelly Attorney for Administrator: Zachary A. Stambaugh, WSBA No. 49918 Address for Mailing or Service: Hummer Boyd PLLC, 6 S. 2nd St., Suite 1016, Yakima, WA 98901 Telephone: (509) 895-2500 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 2, 9 & 16, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Non-probate Estate of JERRY DWAYNE PRICE, Deceased. NO. 26-4-05227-9 SEA NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.42.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE As Notice Agent, I have elected to give notice to Decedent’s creditors. On the date of filing of this Nonprobate Notice to Creditors with the Court: • I had no knowledge of: • Any other person acting as Notice Agent, or • The appointment of a Personal Representative for Decedent’s probate estate in the state of Washington. • According to the records of the Court that were then available: • No cause number regarding Decedent had been issued to any other Notice Agent, and • No Personal Representative of Decedent’s probate estate had been appointed. Any person having a claim against Decedent must present the claim: • Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of ]imitations, and • In the manner provided in RCW 11.42.070: • By filing with the Court the original of the signed Creditor’s Claim, and • By serving upon or mailing by first class mail to me at the address provided
below a copy of the signed Creditor’s Claim. The Creditor’s Claim must be presented by the later to occur of: • Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.42.020(2)(c), or • Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the Creditor’s Claim is not presented within the foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.42.050 and l1.42.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington pursuant to RCW 5.50.080 that the foregoing is true and correct. SIGNED Date: July 29, 2026 Place: Moscow, ID Signature: STEVEN PRICE, Notice Agent Address for Mailing or Service: CMS Law Firm LLC 811 Kirkland Ave Ste 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 Date of First Publication of this Notice: September 9, 2026 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 9, 16 & 23, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING BOEING EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. TANIA LICHTENWALTER; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Case No.: 26-2-20342-3 KNT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: TANIA LICHTENWALTER; 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 9th day of September, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Boeing Employees’ Credit Union, 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 18037 120th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058, King County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: September 3, 2026 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP /s/ David M. Swartley Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 x David M. Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7 & 14, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In the Matter of the Estate of: SUSAN
E. GORTER, Deceased. No. 26-4-04516-7 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the deceased must, prior to the time such claims 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, the Resident Agent for 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 probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: August 25, 2026. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 2, 2026. Personal Representative: Uko Gorter Attorney for Estate and for the Personal Representative: Qiuwen “Heather” Xu Address: Hickman Menashe, P.S. 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Ste. 204 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Telephone: (425) 744-5658 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 2, 9 & 16, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. SHOBNA D PRASAD; UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF RAJENDRA P PRASAD; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY; Defendants. Case No.: 26-2-09942-1 KNT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF RAJENDRA P PRASAD, 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 16th day of September, 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, judg-
ment 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 28257 51ST PLACE SOUTH, AUBURN, WA 98001, King County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: September 10, 2026 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP /s/ David M. Swartley Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 x David M. Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14 & 21, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING ONITY MORTGAGE CORPORATION F/K/A PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF BETTY R GORDON; THE FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Case No.: 26-220751-8 KNT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF BETTY R GORDON; 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 9th day of September, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Onity Mortgage Corporation f/k/a PHH Mortgage Corporation, 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 2905 S 150TH STREET, SEATAC, WA 98188, King County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: September 3, 2026 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP /s/ David M. Swartley Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 x David M. Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7 & 14, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING GARDNER VASHON LLLP, a Washington limited liability limited partnership, Plaintiff, vs. ALL KNOWN OR
UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF HANNAH GARDNER; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTIAN LEIVESTAD; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARY KAY LEIVESTAD HUNGERFORD; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY LEIVESTAD; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN M. LEIVESTAD; LOIS ANN THOMSEN, an individual; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF OLAF LEIVESTAD, a/k/a OLOF LEIVESTAD; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF MURIEL LEIVESTAD; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS GIST; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF ESTATE OF OLEVA JONES; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA YOUNIE; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF NORMA FINCH; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD L. FINCH; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARY ANN ROBLES; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF ELMER YOUNIE; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES YOUNIE; SCOTT YOUNIE, an individual; NICOLE VIGIL, an individual; LONNIE YOUNIE, an individual; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE GREGG; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT H. GREGG; CAROL GREGG STRATO, and individual; RICHARD GREGG, an individual; HUGH GREGG, an individual; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS J. SAYRE; GREGG SAYRE, an individual; SAM SAYRE, an individual; WILLIAM SAYRE, an individual; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF CLARA NEAR; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF GLENN NEAR; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF VIVIAN A. JOHNSON; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF CRAIG JOHNSON; ALBERT JAMES (“A.J.”) JOHNSON, an individual; SHAYLA JOHNSON, an individual; ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF JOAN E. MATTERN; MARTHA URLAUB, an individual; and ALL OTH-
10 SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 ER PERSONS OR PARTIES KNOWN OR UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN 9830 SW GOVERNORS LANE, VASHON, WASHINGTON 98070, Defendants. NO. 26-2-10380-1 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF WASHINGTON to: 1. DEFENDANT ALBERT JAMES JOHNSON; 2. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF HANNAH GARDNER; 3. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTIAN LEIVESTAD; 4. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARY KAY LEIVESTAD HUNGERFORD; 5. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY LEIVESTAD; 6. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN M. LEIVESTAD; 7. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF OLAF LEIVESTAD, a/k/a OLOF LEIVESTAD; 8. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF MURIEL LEIVESTAD; 9. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS GIST; 10. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF ESTATE OF OLEVA JONES; 11. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA YOUNIE; 12. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF NORMA FINCH; 13. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD L. FINCH; 14. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARY ANN ROBLES; 15. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF ELMER YOUNIE; 16. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES YOUNIE; 17. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE GREGG; 18. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT H. GREGG; 19. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS J. SAYRE; 20. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF CLARA NEAR; 21. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF GLENN NEAR; 22. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF VIVIAN A. JOHNSON; 23. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF CRAIG JOHNSON; 24. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF JOAN E. MATTERN; and 25. ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES KNOWN OR UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN 9830 SW GOVERNORS LANE, VASHON, WASHINGTON 98070. You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the 9th September 2026, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court, and answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff, Gardner Vashon LLLP, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the Plaintiff, Eisenhower Carlson PLLC, by Darren R. Krattli and Hallie E. Bader, at the office address below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court. Plaintiff’s Complaint seeks to quiet title in certain real property commonly known as 9830 SW Governors Lane, Vashon, Washington 98070 (King County Tax Parcel No. 202203-9039), and legally described as: Beginning 530 feet South and 162.5 feet East of Northwest corner of government lot 3; thence East 117.5 feet; thence Southerly to a point on North margin of road bearing South 62°30’00” East 260 feet from point 739.36 feet South & 30 feet East of Northwest corner of said government Lot 3; thence North 62°30’00” West along said North margin 110 feet; thence North to beginning; Together with tidelands adjacent to Northwesterly 290.40 feet of said government lot 3 as measured along the Meander line less Westerly 50 feet; Situate in King County, State of Washington. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington, RCW 4.28.100, and RCW 4.28.110. DATED this 3rd day of September, 2026 EISENHOWER CARLSON PLLC By /s/ Darren R. Krattli Darren R. Krattli, WSBA # 39128 Hallie E. Bader, WSBA # 64074 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7 & 14, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In re the Estate of ROXANNE L. H. LYONS a/k/a ROXANNE L. HOOD LYONS a/k/a ROXANNE L. HOODLYONS, Deceased. No. 26-4-06231-2 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 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 September 2, 2026 SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC By: Eric C. Nelsen, WSBA #31443 Attorneys for PR 1417 31st Ave South Seattle WA 98144-3909 (206) 6250092 Jarlath J. Lyons 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 September 2, 9 & 16, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In Re the Estate of: ASHOK MEHTA, Deceased. No. 26-406371-8 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: 9/9/26 Poonam Mehta, Personal Representative /s/Bis Pierce Bis Pierce, WSBA #56755 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: Poonam Mehta, Personal Representative 17168 NE 37th Place, Bellevue, WA 98008 (425) 2142486 PIERCE LAW FIRM, PLLC 1224 SW 116TH ST SEATTLE, WA 98146 (425) 6068064 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 9, 16 & 23, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of Charles W. Holdorf, Jr., Deceased CAUSE NO. 26-4-01797-31 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) The person named below has been appointed 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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 16, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Carolyn Marie Holdorf 9926 NE 144th Ln. #302 Kirkland, WA 98034 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Amber L. Hunt Woodinville Law 13901 NE 175th St, Ste G Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 485-6600 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 16, 23 & 30, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WALLA WALLA In re the Estate of: PERRYN MACKAY WRIGHT, Deceased. NO: 26-4-00166-36 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 9, 2026. Joshua St. Aubin Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Courtney Lawless, WSBA #57415 Basalt Legal PLLC 6½ North Second Ave., Suite 200 Walla Walla, WA 99362 509-529-0630 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Walla Walla County Superior Court, Cause
No. 26-4-00166-36 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 9, 16 & 23, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: DENNIS JEROME DOWNING, Deceased. No. 26-4-06468-4 KNT 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 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. Personal Representative: US Bank National Association Date of First Publication: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Dated this 3rd day of September, 2026. /s/ Peter Klipstein Peter Klipstein, WSBA #26507 GRAUNKE AYOUB LAW 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: (206) 652-4310 Facsimile: (206) 686-0190 Email: peter@graunke-ayoub.com Counsel for Personal Representative 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 September 9, 16 & 23, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: JANET ELIZABETH MICKA Deceased. No. 26-4-06323-8 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: September 2, 2026. Personal Representative Print Name: William Kendell Cirino Address for Mailing or Service: William Kendell Cirino 2401 N. Northlake Way, Apt 13 Seattle, WA 98103 206-290-6628 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-4-06323-8 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 2, 9 & 16, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: MICHAEL EDWARD JOHNSON, Deceased. No. 26-4-06382-3 KNT 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 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. Personal Representative: Michelle Lafferriere Date of First Publication: September 2, 2026 Dated this 26th day of August, 2026. /s/ Peter Klipstein Peter Klipstein, WSBA #26507 GRAUNKE AYOUB LAW 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: (206) 652-4310 Facsimile: (206) 686-0190 Email: peter@graunke-ayoub.com Counsel for Personal Representative 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 September 2, 9 & 16, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHING-
TON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: MARGARET E. MANSFIELD, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-06438-2 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: September 9, 2026 Personal Representative: Erin Lynn Zaleski Attorney for the Personal Representative: Robert C. Iddins 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 26-4-06438-2 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 9, 16 & 23, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: SCOTT WILLIAM EASTMAN, Deceased. Case No. 26-4-06455-2 NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.42.030 The Notice Agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named Decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this Notice with the court, the Notice Agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as Notice Agent or of the appointment of a Personal Representative of the Decedent’s estate in the State of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this Notice with the court, a cause number regarding the Decedent has not been issued to any other Notice Agent and a Personal Representative of the Decedent’s estate has not been appointed. 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 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the Notice Agent or the Notice Agent’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 Notice Agent’s Declaration and Oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Notice Agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(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 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: September 2nd, 2026 The Notice Agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington on August 26, 2026, at Kent, Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. Signed: Notice Agent: William Eastman Attorney for the Notice Agent: Brittany S. Stockton Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of Notice Agent’s oath and declaration cause number: King County Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 2, 9 & 16, 2026 ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 7/31/2026 IN THE OFFICE OF THE KING COUNTY RECORDER. AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.:23128671 Title Order No.:230275256 Grantor: Neil Reeder and Melissa Reeder, husband and wife Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association (formerly known as Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association), not in its individual or banking capacity, but solely in its capacity as Trustee for the Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2006-WMC 1 Current trustee of the deed of trust: Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Rocket Mortgage, LLC s/b/m Nationstar Mortgage LLC Reference number of the deed of trust: 20051129000489 Parcel number(s): 6822100890-04 Abbreviated legal description: LOT 21 IN BLOCK 34 OF PLEASANT VALLEY ADDITION NO. 2 TO THE CITY OF SEATTLE Commonly known as: 3046 36th Avenue W, Seattle, WA 98199 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON will on September 25, 2026, at the hour of 10:00 AM at the 4th Avenue Entrance of the King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Avenue, in the City of Seattle, WA, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 21 IN BLOCK 34 OF PLEASANT VALLEY AD-
DITION NO. 2 TO THE CITY OF SEATTLE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 17 OF PLATS, PAGE 13, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY AUDITOR; SITUATE IN THE CITY OF SEATTLE, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. which is the subject of that certain Deed of Trust dated November 23, 2005, recorded November 29, 2005, under Auditor’s File No. 20051129000489, records of King County, Washington, from Neil Reeder and Melissa Reeder, husband and wife as Grantor, to Bishop & Lynch of King County as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for WMC Mortgage Corp., its successors and assigns as Beneficiary, which as assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2006-WMC1 under an assignment recorded at Instrument No. 20060606001438. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. 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 monthly payments from the August 1, 2022 installment on in the sum of $272,030.10 together with all fees, costs and or disbursements incurred or paid by the beneficiary and or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. The Trustee’s fees and costs are estimated at $9,968.74 as of July 28, 2026. The amount to cure the default payments as of the date of this notice is $282,154.43. Payments and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made. It is necessary to contact the beneficiary or Trustee prior to the time you tender the reinstatement amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance $923,550.23, together with interest in the Note or other instrument secured from July 1, 2022, plus a Deferred Balance of $123,564.01 and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. The amount necessary to pay off the entire obligation secured by your Deed of Trust as the date of this notice is $1,223,420.29. Interest and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made. It is necessary to contact the beneficiary or Trustee prior to the time you tender the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay. 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. The sale will be made without warranty express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on September 25, 2026. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by September 14, 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 on or before September 14, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after September 14, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance 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 Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Melissa J. Reeder 3046 36th Avenue W Seattle, WA 98199 Neil Reeder a/k/a Neil A. Reeder 3046 36th Avenue W Seattle, WA 98199 Occupant(s) 3046 36th Avenue W Seattle, WA 98199 by both first class and certified mail on July 19, 2023 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on July 18, 2023 with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The declaration by the beneficiary pursuant to RCW 61.24.030(7)(a) was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the above addresses on July 19, 2023, proof of which is in possession of the Trustee. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth above, and whose telephone number is (360) 253-8017 / (877) 430-4787 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 an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against
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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 61.24.60. XI. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 90 calendar days BEORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee’s Sale. If an amended Notice of Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee’s Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone (Toll-free): 1-877-894HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http:// www.homeownership-wa.org/. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone (Toll-free): 1-800569-4287 or local counseling agencies: https://answers.hud.gov/housingcounseling/ s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone (Toll-Free): 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/home XII. FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT NOTICE: AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings, this shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or to hold you personally liable for the debt. DATED this 31st day of July, 2026 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON By: Kira Lynch Secretary 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 2538017 / (877) 430-4787 ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL SERVICE Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) SS. COUNTY OF CLARK ) This instrument was acknowledged before me this 31st day of July, 2026, by Kira Lynch, Secretary. Kathy Zagariya Notary Public in and for the State of Washington My Commission Expires: 08/23/28 KATHY ZAGARIYA Notary Public State of Washington Commission # 24028053 My Comm. Expires Aug 23, 2028 NPP0492673 To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 08/26/2026, 09/16/2026
referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by October 5, 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 October 5, 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 October 5, 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, NewRez LLC FKA New Penn Financial, LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS MATTHEW JARRELL 22 JOHN ST, UNIT #2, SEATTLE, WA 98109 MATTHEW JARRELL 22 JOHN ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109 MATTHEW JARRELL C/O PROPERTY CONCEPTS INC, 5622 CALIFORNIA AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98136 OCCUPANT 22 JOHN ST, UNIT #2, SEATTLE, WA 98109 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MATTHEW JARRELL 22 JOHN ST, UNIT #2, SEATTLE, WA 98109 by both first class and certified mail on May 14, 2026, 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 May 14, 2026 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 (1877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.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: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) may impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www. federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-moneylaundering-regulations-for-residential-realestate-transfers Dated: June 11 , 2026 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 98032-5744 Toll Free Number: (844) 3678456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 128167, Pub Dates: 09/16/2026, 10/07/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of MARGARET (PEGGY) C. JOHNSON, Deceased. NO. 264-06266-5 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The individual named below has been appointed as Administrator of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any other-wise 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 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 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 probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS With Clerk of Court: September 2, 2026 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 9, 2026 /s/ DAVID JOHNSON, Personal Representative /s/ BAIRD JOHNSON, Personal Representative MCCUNE GODFREY EMERICK & BROGGEL, INC. PS /s/ MARISA E. BROGGEL, WSBA NO. 41767 Attorney for Personal Representative 4500 9th Ave. NE Ste. 300 Seattle, WA 98105 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 9, 16 & 23, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN PROBATE Estate of ROBERT MICHAEL TIMMONS, Deceased. No. 26-4-06645-8 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed and has qualified 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(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: September 16, 2026 /s/ SUSAN L. TIMMONS, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Cory A. McBride WSBA# 49714 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 16354 4218 SW Andover Street Seattle, WA 98116 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News September 16, 23 & 30, 2026 TS No WA07000188-22-3 TO No 260179645-WA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: JOANN SIMON, AN UNMARRIED INDIVIDUAL Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Mechanics Bank FKA Homestreet Bank Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Mechanics Bank Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20090618001514 Parcel Number: 421640022008 | 4216400220 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 25, 2026, 10:00 AM, At the 4th Ave. entrance to the 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: UNIT B-206, OF LAUREL PARK VISTA, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO DECLARATION THEREOF RECORDED UNDER KING COUNTY RECORDING NO. 7903120820 AND ANY AMENDMENT(S) THERETO; SAID UNIT IS LOCATED ON SURVEY MAP AND PLANS FILED IN VOLUME 30 OF CONDOMINIUMS, AT PAGES 1 THROUGH 4, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 421640022008 | 4216400220 More commonly known as 11120 NE 68TH STREET, UNIT B-206, KIRKLAND, WA 98033 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 12, 2009, executed by JOANN SIMON, AN UNMARRIED INDIVIDUAL as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for WINDERMERE MORTGAGE SERVICES SERIES LLC, A DELAWARE SERIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded June 18, 2009 as Instrument No. 20090618001514 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded September 20, 2021 as Instrument Number 20210920001109 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Mechanics Bank FKA Homestreet Bank and recorded November 17, 2022 as Instrument Number 20221117000570 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Mechanics Bank FKA Homestreet Bank, 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 August 1, 2025 To May 20, 2026 Number of Payments 10 Total $12,034.74 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION August 1, 2025 May 20, 2026 $677.99 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: June 12, 2009 Note Amount $225,834.00 Interest Paid To: July 1, 2025 Next Due Date: August 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: Mechanics Bank FKA Homestreet Bank Contact Phone No: 800.809.1377 Address: 601 Union Street, Ste. 2000, Seattle, WA 98101 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $190,752.06, 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 September 25, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by September 14, 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 September 14, 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 September 14, 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, Mechanics Bank FKA Homestreet Bank or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS JOANN SIMON 120 NE 68TH STREET, UNIT B-206, KIRKLAND, WA 98033 JOANN SIMON 11120 NE 68TH ST APT B206 , KIRKLAND, WA 98033-7192 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOANN SIMON 11120 NE 68TH STREET, UNIT B-206, KIRKLAND, WA 98033 by both first class and certified mail on April 10, 2026, 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 April 10, 2026 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 (1877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.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: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) may impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www. federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-moneylaundering-regulations-for-residential-realestate-transfers Dated: May 21, 2026 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 125356, Pub Dates: 08/26/2026, 09/16/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS TS No WA09000041-26-1 TO No 4029711 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: MATTHEW JARRELL, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: NewRez LLC FKA New Penn Financial, LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: CASCADE WEST TITLE COMPANY, LLC, DBA CW TITLE AND ESCROW Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: NewRez LLC FKA New
Penn Financial, LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20220719000907 Parcel Number: 1989201275 | 198920-1275-88 || 198920127588 | 198920127505 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 16, 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, towit: Abbreviated Legal: UNIT 2, THE AVALON CO-OP APARTMENTS, A RESIDENTIAL CO-OP LOCATGED ON: LOT 6, BLOCK 27, D.T. DENNY`S PLAN OF NORTH SEATTLE EXHIBIT “A” The land referred to in this Guarantee is situated in the City of Seattle, County of King, State of Washington and is described as follows: A LEASEHOLD INTEREST IN AND TO APARTMENT NO. 2 AND RESTRICTED COMMON AREAS, TOGETHER WITH THE NONEXCLUSIVE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS (OTHER THAN UNITS AND RESTRICTED COMMON AREAS ASSIGNED TO OTHER MEMBERS) IN THE AVALON COOPERATIVE PROJECT (“PROJECT”), PURSUANT TO A PROPRIETARY LEASE (“PROPRIETARY LEASE”) DATED THE 16TH DAY OF JULY, 2022, BETWEEN THE AVALON COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC., A WASHINGTON NON-PROFIT CORPORATION AS LESSOR AND MATTHEW JARRELL, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, AS LESSEE, RECORDED ON THE ____ DAY OF JULY, 2022, IN OFFICIAL RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. THE ABOVEDESCRIBED UNIT AND RESTRICTED COMMON AREAS, TOGETHER WITH THE NONEXCLUSIVE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS (OTHER THAN UNITS AND RESTRICTED COMMON AREAS ASSIGNED TO OTHER MEMBERS) ON THE PROJECT ARE COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS “LEASED PREMISES.” THE PROPRIETARY LEASE, AS IT PERTAINS SOLELY TO THE LEASED PREMISES, WAS ASSIGNED TO BORROWER BY AN ASSIGNMENT/MEMORANDUM OF LEASE BETWEEN BORROWER, AS ASSIGNEE, AND THE AVALON CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC., A WASHINGTON NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, AS ASSIGNOR, DATED THE 14TH DAY OF JULY, 2022, WHICH ASSIGNMENT/MEMORANDUM IS BEING IS RECORDED ON THE 18TH DAY OF JULY, 2022. THE LOCATION OF THE LEASED PREMISES IN THE PROJECT IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS UNIT # 2 IN THE PROJECT. THE REAL PROPERTY COMPRISING THE PROJECT IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 6, BLOCK 27, D.T. DENNY’S PLAN OF NORTH SEATTLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 41, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE CITY OF SEATTLE, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON : 198920-1275 | 1989201275-88 || 198920127588 | 198920127505 More commonly known as 22 JOHN ST, UNIT #2, SEATTLE, WA 98109 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated July 14, 2022, executed by MATTHEW JARRELL, AN UNMARRIED PERSON as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. as original Beneficiary recorded July 19, 2022 as Instrument No. 20220719000907 and the beneficial interest was assigned to NEWREZ LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS and recorded February 26, 2026 as Instrument Number 20260226000149 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by NewRez LLC FKA New Penn Financial, LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, 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 December 1, 2025 To June 10, 2026 Number of Payments 2 $1,272.49 5 $1,256.25 Total $8,826.23 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION December 1, 2025 June 10, 2026 $121.96 $121.96 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: July 14, 2022 Note Amount:$209,000.00 Interest Paid To: November 1, 2025 Next Due Date: December 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: NewRez LLC FKA New Penn Financial, LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Contact Phone No: 800365-7107 Address: 75 Beattie Place, Suite 300, Greenville, SC 29601 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $199,667.15, 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 October 16, 2026. The defaults
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Waterfront Park, Seattle
Farm Fest Sat. September 19 Agriculture gets a celebration of its own with farm activities,
Street food, local vendors, shopping and entertainment fill the neighborhood after dark during one of the CID’s signature annual gatherings. Crowds can sample Asian foods and snacks, browse vendor booths and explore the businesses and culture of the historic district.
CID, Seattle
Ms Roper Romp Sat. September 19 Break out the chunky jewelry and curly red wigs for the Mrs. Roper Romp in Magnolia. Inspired by “Three’s Company” landlady, to raising money for Ant’s Community Garage, which was damaged by an August arson.
Magnolia, Seattle
Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias September 19-20 Latine independence and culture are celebrated through music, food, art and cooking demonstrations. The celebration also includes children’s programming and resources.
Seattle Center, Seattle
Taste of the Sound Thurs. September 17 More than 75 Washington food and beverage makers come together for an evening of sampling along the waterfront, with everything from seafood and artisan charcuterie to specialty foods, beer, wine and spirits. Meet the people behind the products, explore a Seattle Made section highlighting locally produced goods and browse a Native Grown & Gathered Market. Once guests find a favorite, they can shop directly from participating makers or visit the bottle shop for spirits and tax-free wine, beer and cider. Admission includes tasting samples and a reusable commemorative tasting cup.
Fisherman’s Terminal, Seattle
Fremont Oktoberfest September 18-20 Seasonal brews, craft beer, food and plenty of intentionally ridiculous competition fill the streets for Fremont’s take on the traditional German celebration. Watch contestants tackle bratwurst, catch DJs and live entertainment or simply work their way through the beer lineup. Saturday adds more music and Oktoberfest antics, while Sunday becomes Dogtoberfest, when leashed dogs are invited inside for a day that includes canine activities and a Top Dog competition. The festival runs rain or shine - appropriately enough for a Seattle fall celebration - and is strictly for guests 21 and older, with dogs admitted on Sunday only.
Fremont, Seattle
Fall is Calling! Grab a cozy layer, pack something rain-resistant and be prepared for whatever Mother Nature decides to do.