Winter sports fans eager to launch the ski season at Snoqualmie Pass will have to wait a little longer. A series of warm storms has brought heavy rain instead of snow to the Cascades, melting early accumulation and preventing resorts from building the solid base needed to safely open terrain.
The Summit at Snoqualmie has not yet announced an opening date, sharing with skiers that operations will begin “as soon as we have enough snow” and that colder temperatures are needed before crews can prepare runs. Staff noted that the atmospheric river earlier this month washed away much of the early-season snowpack and left the mountain with too little coverage to operate safely.
The weather hasn’t just delayed skiing. It has reshaped holiday plans across the region.
Days of saturated ground and runoff triggered multiple landslides on key mountain corridors, creating major travel disruptions. On Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie Pass, debris slides temporarily closed eastbound lanes while crews cleared mud, rocks, and fallen trees.
Far more disruptive for holiday travelers, U.S. Highway 2—the main route from Seattle to Leavenworth—remains fully closed in both directions after landslides covered large stretches of roadway west of town. Transportation officials say there is no estimated reopening time, as crews must wait for the slopes to stabilize before they can safely remove debris.
The closure means something many Seattle families have never experienced: no Christmas in Leavenworth, at least not in the way the region is accustomed. December weekends normally draw thousands of visitors for the Bavarian village’s lights, markets, and parades. This year, those traditions are largely inaccessible to Puget Sound residents until the highway reopens.
The National Weather Service continues to issue flood and landslide advisories as warm storms keep snow levels high and soils saturated. Forecasters expect periodic cooling but say the mountains may remain vulnerable to additional slides if heavy rain returns.
For now, skiers, holiday travelers, and mountain communities must wait. Resort opening dates will depend on when sustained snowfall arrives, and Leavenworth’s tourist season will remain cut off until transportation crews can safely reopen Highway 2.
As Washington heads deeper into December, the hope is the same across the Cascades: colder nights, safer slopes, and clearer roads for a winter that, so far, has had trouble getting started.
On the first night of Hanukkah, a single flame is lit - a reminder that light is not the absence of darkness, but the courage to kindle hope within it. In a history, and a present, marked by persecution and violence against Jewish people, that flame bears witness to resilience, remembrance, and the refusal to let faith or identity be extinguished. Reuven Carlisle, founder of Earth Finance and former State Senator, was at the ceremony in Queen Anne and said, “What a beautiful moment to be able to get together as a community on the first day of Hanukkah. At a time when there’s so much pain from the situation in Australia and around the world, just a moment where we get to appreciate—with a sense of gratitude—that community cares for one another. And to see that the Seattle Police Department proactively came out to provide an extra level of protection is just deeply, deeply appreciated.”
Mayor-elect Wilson to Retain Seattle Police and Public Safety Leadership
Staff Report
Seattle Mayor-elect Katie
Wilson announced Wednesday that she will retain key public safety leaders as her administration prepares to take office next month.
Police Chief Shon Barnes, Fire Chief Harold Scoggins, Office of Emergency Management Director Curry Mayer, and Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Chief Amy Barden will all continue in their current roles.
Wilson said her goal is to ensure coordination across departments and support
ongoing work to improve emergency response, accountability, and citywide safety efforts.
FOCUS ON COORDINATED PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONSE
Seattle’s CARE department provides unarmed, community-based responses to nonviolent crises involving behavioral health needs, substance use, or homelessness. The program connects individuals with services, shelter, and supplies while reducing reliance on sworn officers for calls that do not involve a threat of violence.
Wilson campaigned on expanding CARE, and her decision to retain Barnes signals an emphasis on strengthening coordination between the Seattle Police Department (SPD) and civilian responder teams. The goal is to direct the appropriate responders to each 911 call type and streamline operations between departments.
Earlier this week, the Seattle City Council approved a labor agreement with the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) that allows CARE responders to be dispatched to a wider range of 911 calls.
The contract also includes provisions to increase staffing within the department.
BARNES TO CONTINUE AS POLICE CHIEF
Barnes, who joined SPD earlier this year, said he was “extremely honored” to continue leading the department.
He noted that SPD’s priorities remain focused on crime prevention, community engagement, workforce recruitment and retention, and ongoing improvement of department practices.
Before coming to Seattle, Barnes served as chief of police in Madison, Wisconsin, where his tenure included efforts to strengthen community-police relations and
departmental culture. His professional background also includes recognition from the National Institute of Justice and work on national policing reform councils.
SPD’s staffing levels have improved over the last year. As of December 4, the department reported having 921 deployable officers and has hired more officers in 2025 than in any year since 2010.
CONTINUED GROWTH AND OVERSIGHT FOR CARE CARE currently oversees crisis diversion programs, public safety shelter coordination, and street outreach teams. Its expansion has drawn interest from council members seeking additional data on response outcomes and training standards.
During October budget discussions, Councilmember Maritza Rivera requested more detailed reporting to help the public understand the department’s effectiveness as it grows. City staff are expected to provide additional information during the 2026 budget cycle.
Wilson said promotions within SPD during her administration will be based on performance, integrity, and sound judgment. Her leadership team will take office when she is sworn in as mayor next month.
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Savvy Senior: Tips and Tools for Adapting to Vision Loss
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources or products that can help seniors with severe vision loss? My wife has diabetic retinopathy, and it’s gotten worse over the past year.
—Need Help
Dear Need,
I’m very sorry about your wife’s vision loss, but you’ll be pleased to know that there are many resources and a wide variety of low vision products and technologies that can help with many different needs.
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), it’s estimated that 12 million Americans ages 40 and older are living with uncorrectable vision loss, which is often caused by age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy. These conditions become more common with age and can make daily tasks like cooking, reading or watching television much harder.
But optometrists who specialize in low vision – reduced vision that can’t be rectified with glasses – have many aids and technologies that can help. Here are a few different low vision products as recommended by Consumer Reports, along
with some suggestions for finding a specialist who can help your wife adapt to her vision loss.
MAGNIFIERS AND ADAPTIONS
Once reading glasses are no longer sufficient, there are other devices that can help. These include handheld magnifiers with a light and magnifying domes that can be placed on top of a page.
Telescopes mounted on glasses can work for people who need help seeing farther away. For those who have lost part of their visual field due to
a stroke or brain injury, prisms mounted to the lenses in glasses can move an image from an area someone can’t see to the area of their vision where they can. This can help people get around without bumping into obstructions.
Driving may no longer be possible, but some people with certain types of low vision can do so safely using a bioptic telescope – a telescopic device attached to glasses – that makes distant objects like road signs visible. And some changes at home can make your space easier (and safer) to navigate, such as putting bright tape on
the edges of stairs and getting rid of clutter.
HIGH-TECH TOOL
Most smartphones and computers today have built-in accessibility settings that can help your wife by reading aloud text on the screen, making default text sizes larger, and increasing screen contrast. She can also take a photo with her phone of something she wants to see, then boost the brightness, contrast, or zoom. Televisions, too, may have accessibility features you can adjust to make watching easier.
“Phone apps for people with low vision can also be a big help.”
Phone apps for people with low vision can also be a big help. These include magnification apps like SuperVision+ Magnifier and apps such as Seeing AI and Envision AI that can look through your phone’s camera and turn text into speech, describe a scene in front of you, identify objects, or even recognize faces. There are also handheld or wearable devices like OrCam that can read documents or describe the scene you are looking at.
Don’t Go Without Coverage: Understanding Health Insurance in Washington
By Jordan Strobeck Director of Community Engagement and Growth, Community Health Plan of Washington
Uncertainty surrounding the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) can make it feel overwhelming to make an informed decision about health insurance right now. The stakes are real: a recent poll from KFF suggests that 1 in 4 people who buy coverage through the ACA marketplaces would go without insurance next year if premiums (your regular or monthly payments) doublea possibility for some if Congress doesn’t act.
That’s not just a policy headline; it’s a human one. It’s a person delaying a needed knee replacement because the deductible (what you pay up front) feels
“When coverage slips out of reach, people don’t stop needing care, they just stop seeking it.”
impossible. It’s someone living with daily chronic pain when surgery would help, but “waiting it out” because the monthly cost (your premium) for insurance suddenly skyrocketed without federal help. When coverage slips out of reach, people don’t stop needing care, they just stop seeking it. In moments like these, understanding what health insurance is and how it works becomes even more important. The basics can help you sort through the “noise,” know your options, and make choices that protect both your health and budget, regardless of what happens next at the federal level.
At its core, health insurance protects you from the financial burden of paying
for medical care out of pocket. A single emergency room visit without insurance can easily cost $2,400. Insurance helps by sharing those costs with you. Instead of paying the full bill on your own, you pay a portion of it. Your insurance company then helps cover the remaining costs.
When you have health insurance coverage, many kinds of doctor visits are covered so you can receive regular checkups, screenings, and other preventive care that can catch health problems early, before they become serious or costly. And building a relationship with the same doctor means you’re able to get help managing your health in a consistent way. That kind of care is harder to receive without the benefit of insurance as many people who have to pay the full cost themselves delay seeing a doctor, or see whoever is on duty at an urgent care or emergency room.
In Washington state, there are several ways to access health insurance. More than half of residents are covered through an employer, a spouse, or a domestic partner. Roughly 300,000 people, purchase plans directly from an insurance company or through Washington Healthplanfinder, the state’s online marketplace. There are those who qualify for publicly funded health care coverage. If you’re older or have certain health conditions, you may qualify for Medicare, which covers approximately 1.5 million Washington residents. If your income is lower, you may qualify for Apple Health (Medicaid), which serves nearly 2 million people statewide.
• Apple Health (Medicaid): Free or lowcost coverage if you meet income or eligibility rules, including low income, pregnancy/recent birth, under age 19, or living with a disability.
LOW VISION SPECIALIST
To get some help, find your wife an optometrist who is a low-vision specialist. They can help her figure out how to best use the vision she does have and recommend helpful devices.
There are also vision rehabilitation services that can make a big difference. These services provide counseling, along with training on how to perform daily living tasks with low vision, and how to use visual and adaptive devices that can help improve quality of life. They also offer guidance for adapting your home that will make it safer and easier for your wife to maneuver.
Her regular eye doctor may be able to recommend a low-vision specialist, or you can search the AOA.org website, which lets you filter for specialists in low vision.
To locate rehabilitation services and other low vision resources in your area, call the American Printing House (APH) Connect Center at 800-232-5463.
Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.
• Medicare: Coverage for people ages 65 and over, or under 65 years with a disability, or any age with end-stage renal disease; requires U.S. citizenship or 5 years or more of legal residency.
• Cascade Care (Healthplanfinder): Marketplace plans for those who don’t qualify for Apple Health, with free preventive care, more services covered before the deductible, and predictable costs. Cascade Select remains available in 2026 for eligible incomes; federal savings depend on immigration status. Most importantly, health insurance helps you stay healthy, connected to
care, and avoid financial surprises. If you aren’t set up with coverage yet, act soon. While you can sign up for Medicaid year-round if you qualify, and Medicare if you have an available election period, Cascade Select enrollment through the marketplace is happening now through December 15, for coverage starting January 1. For marketplace plans, enroll by January 15 for coverage starting February 1. Behind every enrollment deadline is a real person, someone who deserves care without risking their financial stability.
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Seattle’s Story: From Logging Outpost to Global Tech Hub
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Seattle’s history stretches far beyond the waterfront skyline that defines it today. Long before newcomers arrived, the region was home to Coast Salish peoples whose communities thrived along the shores, rivers and forests of what is now King County. The Duwamish and Suquamish Tribes stewarded the land for generations, relying on salmon runs, cedar groves and well-established trade routes that shaped both culture and economy. Their villages and seasonal camps formed a sophisticated network around Puget Sound long before the city took its modern form.
Non-Native settlement began in earnest in the early 1850s. A small group of settlers originally landed on Alki Point in November 1851 after traveling west from Illinois. Their early ambitions showed in the name they chose for the fledgling outpost, “New York–Alki,” a combination meant to signal both aspiration and loyalty to the East Coast’s largest city. The location, however, proved exposed and difficult for year-round living. Within months the group relocated across Elliott Bay to a deeper, more sheltered harbor that offered better access for ships and easier terrain for constructing a permanent community. The settlement was renamed Seattle in honor of Chief Si’ahl, a respected leader among the Duwamish and Suquamish peoples who encouraged cooperation during the early encounters between Indigenous residents and the newcomers.
European exploration of the region had taken place decades earlier. In 1792, British Captain George Vancouver and the crew of the H.M.S. Discovery charted Puget Sound and assigned English names to many natural landmarks.
Mount Rainier, Whidbey Island
and other locations received their modern names during this voyage, which helped introduce the Pacific Northwest to European maps.
As the new settlement grew through the second half of the 19th century, timber became the defining industry. The dense forests that surrounded Seattle produced enormous quantities of lumber, which were shipped south to supply expanding cities and mining operations. Logs were dragged down a steep route to the waterfront along what is now Yesler Way, giving rise to the term “skid road.” Over time, the phrase evolved nationally into “skid row,” a general term for an area associated with poverty or vice. In Seattle, the neighborhoods south of the logging route became known for saloons and gambling houses, while more established families and businesses located themselves to the north.
“ The fair brought millions of visitors, catalyzed new construction and reshaped Seattle’s cultural identity.”
Railroad expansion accelerated the city’s growth. In 1887, the Northern Pacific Railroad connected Puget Sound to the East Coast via its terminus in Tacoma. Five years later, the Great Northern Railway extended its line directly into Seattle, bringing increased freight and passenger traffic. These connections helped cement the city’s role as a rising commercial center.
One of the most dramatic events in Seattle’s early history occurred in June 1889, when a fire swept through the downtown core and destroyed dozens of blocks of
wooden buildings. City leaders seized the reconstruction effort as an opportunity to redesign the central business district. Streets were raised several feet above their original elevation to reduce chronic flooding and sanitation problems caused by high tides. Many of the earlier storefronts remained beneath the new street level, forming tunnels and passageways that today attract visitors through the Underground Tour. Seattle’s transformation accelerated again at the end of the century. In 1897, the arrival of the steamer Portland, carrying news of gold discovered in the Klondike, set off a rush of fortune-seekers through the city. Seattle marketed itself aggressively as the primary outfitting point for prospectors heading to Alaska and the Yukon. Local industries quickly adapted. Shipyards built vessels for northern waters, suppliers stocked gear for months-long expeditions and merchants handled the massive movement of goods. The rush brought wealth to the region and positioned Seattle as a key port for Pacific trade.
The early 20th century brought civic expansion and new cultural identity. In 1909, Seattle hosted the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, a world’s fair held on the University of Washington campus. The event drew national visitors, strengthened the city’s reputation and left lasting improvements to campus grounds and surrounding infrastructure. In the decades that followed, Seattle became known for a strong labor movement and regular political activism, positioning the city at the crossroads of major national conversations about workers’ rights. World War II brought rapid and intense growth to the region. Puget Sound served as an important naval center, and thousands of service members trained
at Fort Lewis before shipping overseas. Meanwhile, the Boeing Company—founded in 1910 along the Duwamish River—became one of the nation’s most important airplane manufacturers. Boeing produced the B-17 and B-29 bombers used extensively by the U.S. Army Air Forces, turning the Seattle area into a hub of wartime innovation and industrial production. Part of Boeing’s original plant now houses the Museum of Flight, which documents the company’s early years and the development of aviation in the Northwest.
The postwar period saw Boeing continue to anchor the local economy. The company introduced the 707 jetliner in 1958, effectively ushering in the modern jet age. By the late 1950s, Boeing and its suppliers employed nearly half of King County’s workforce, making the company’s fortunes closely tied to the region’s economic stability. Through the 1960s, Seattle solidified its global reputation as the center of commercial aircraft production.
The Heirloom Entrepreneur: A Daughter Restores Her Father’s Craft
NLaura Marie Rivera
estled in an historic home in Queen Anne lives an artistic soul quietly reviving her father’s business and legacy while building her own. Dana Bamshad is a tech leader that continues to nurture her creative side while raising a family and working for companies such as Starbucks, DocuSign, Westfield, and more. Her first experience in art and leadership came when she stepped into her father’s workshop in their New Jersey home. Starting at the age of seven, Bamshad said she “grew up in the shop—helping manage a team of women on Saturdays” after spending weekday afternoons learning production skills. Even through high school and her time at nearby Rutgers University, she was working through the full production process, from design to delivery. Horst Kruse, Bamshad’s father, began working in the jewelry industry over 50 years ago. His first company was called Baron Diamond Importers, and the business evolved into Sterling Collectibles. Kruse’s wares were being sold by Kay Jewelers, Jared, QVC, and even Tiffany & Co. and stamped with “BARON” after the nickname he received as an immigrant from Germany.
The Baron sterling silver ornaments were notable for their high quality and design, and regularly ranked alongside Tiffany,
“ They plan to release new designs every few years.”
Gorham, and other fine silver makers. Production continued for nearly 20 years until the cost of silver became prohibitive. The silver business went dormant, but Bamshad’s craftsmanship did not. Since moving to Seattle, in addition to her career in tech, she has studied silversmithing with
Danaca Design, maintains a jewelry bench at home, and works as a hobby potter out of Queen Anne’s Vortex Potter Studio.
But a few years ago, Bamshad noticed a trend on eBay; some of the original Baron silver ornaments were coming back to the market through auction houses, estate sales, and resale sites. So she started quietly acquiring the ornaments and reached out to her father to inquire about the status of original design pieces. Many of the prototypes were gone, but there were several molds that had survived. These pieces allowed her to partner with her father and restart the line.
In 2024, “I relaunched the line with one new design—the Melting Icicle—along with limited back-stock from the original collection,” Bamshad said. The line is still named Baron, and the original designs are now grouped under “The Heritage Collection”. All of the ornaments are limited edition, and annual production is based on design complexity, collector interest, and current precious metal costs. They plan to release new designs every few years while continuing to offer select pieces each season.
The https://baronornaments.com/ website currently offers a mix of new and vintage designs with price tags that reflect the cost of silver. And in addition to the silver ornaments, Bamshad focuses on rescuing and restoring quality vintage jewelry that might otherwise be melted down and even designing her own pieces. In an homage to
The 1962 Seattle World’s Fair marked another major milestone. The fair brought millions of visitors, catalyzed new construction and reshaped Seattle’s cultural identity. The event helped set the stage for future growth in tourism, the arts and international engagement. In the decades that followed, the local economy diversified as traditional sectors such as timber and commercial fishing declined. New industries—including software development, biomedical research, aerospace engineering and advanced manufacturing— propelled Seattle into the global economy.
Today, Seattle stands at the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. Its ports, universities, research institutions and globally recognized companies reflect a city that has evolved from a small logging settlement into a major hub for innovation and Pacific trade. While the landscape continues to change, Seattle’s layered history remains evident in its neighborhoods, industries and enduring ties to the broader region.
her father and his business, she sells these collections under the Baroness Collection label, and they can be found at https://baronesscollection.com/
A 1919 glimpse of Pike Place Market.
Dana Bamshad, owner of Baron Ornaments, places a sterling silver snowflake ornament among the vintage jewelry pieces for a trunk show in Seattle.
Bamshad’s daughter decorates the Christmas tree in their Queen Anne home with a mix of new and vintage sterling silver ornaments.
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The Hidden Cost of Holiday Returns and Exchanges
Every year, as soon as the last gift is unwrapped, the return season begins. What many people think of as a simple errand can carry significant financial and environmental costs that are largely invisible to shoppers. Retailers prepare for this season months in advance because holiday returns create one of the largest annual surges in reverse logistics. The volume is so high that in some years nearly one out of every five holiday purchases is returned.
For shoppers, returns seem simple. You pack up an item, drop it off at a counter or in the mail, and wait for your refund. The real story begins after it leaves your hands. Retailers call this process reverse logistics because it moves products backward through the supply chain. Unlike standard shipping, reverse logistics is far more complicated and far more expensive. It requires special handling, labor intensive inspection, repackaging, and in many cases complete liquidation. During the holiday season these costs multiply quickly.
The challenge begins with the sheer volume of items that come back to retailers in December and January. Distribution centers that normally run at a manageable pace suddenly receive thousands of mixed returns each day. Every item must be opened, checked for damage, tested if it is electronic, and sorted into categories. This sorting alone requires significant staffing which is why many warehouses hire seasonal workers specifically for the return period. While shoppers see a simple refund on their
bank statement, the retailer is paying for extra labor, storage, and transportation that is not associated with the original sale.
Transportation is one of the most overlooked costs. A single order might travel from a third party warehouse to a sorting hub, then to a liquidation site, or even to an entirely different region of the country. Returned goods often go to facilities that are far away from the store where they were purchased. The more stops along the way, the higher the fuel and handling costs. With millions of returns occurring at once, this creates a sizable environmental footprint. The carbon emissions from return shipping grow every year and are especially concentrated in the months following major gift giving holidays.
In many cases, items that come back in seemingly perfect condition cannot be placed back on the shelf. Retailers must follow strict quality control guidelines and
“Retailers often charge extra processing fees during peak season”
many products cannot be sold again as new once the seal is broken or the packaging is damaged. Clothing that has been tried on may need to be steamed, cleaned, or fully reprocessed before it can be sold again. Electronics may require full diagnostic testing. Some items, including many seasonal
products, cannot be restocked at all after the holidays because the demand for them disappears by early January.
When these items cannot be sold at full price, retailers turn to liquidation. This means that brand new items may be sold to third party resellers at a fraction of their original cost. The business absorbs the financial loss. While large companies may be able to manage this, small businesses face a much harder challenge. They do not have the same return infrastructure as major retailers and often lose a significant portion of their holiday revenue when returns come back in bulk. A boutique that sells handmade goods or small batch items may not be able to resell a returned product at all, which makes each return much more costly.
There is also a growing environmental cost. Many returned goods do not make it back onto shelves or into resale channels. Some products are disposed of because the cost of repair, cleaning, or repackaging exceeds their value. Research shows that millions of
23 Community Projects Receive $935,000 in Seattle Neighborhood Funding
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Seattle has awarded $935,448 to support 23 community-initiated projects through the Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). Awards averaged about $40,000, with community groups contributing more than $1.2 million in volunteer hours, cash, and donated materials. The majority of this round’s projects are BIPOC-led, continuing the city’s focus on equity.
“The Neighborhood Matching Fund awards show what’s possible when neighbors invest in each other,” said Jenifer Chao, director of the Department of Neighborhoods. The program includes the Community Partnership Fund, which provides up to $50,000 twice each year, and the Small Sparks Fund, which offers up to $5,000 for smaller projects. Applications for both reopen in January 2026.
This year’s grants were shaped by a fivemember community review team, reinstated in 2024 to keep residents at the center of decision-making. Since its launch, the NMF has supported more than 5,000 projects across the city.
Selected 2025 Award Highlights
• Amigos de Seattle – $50,000 for free cultural workshops in South Park celebrating Central American heritage.
• Black Farmers Collective – $50,000 to advance inclusive neighborhood development and civic engagement.
• Capoeira Life/Shunpike – $50,000 to repair its South Seattle cultural arts space damaged by flooding.
• Friends of Troll’s Knoll – $50,000 to add accessible basalt seating and replace damaged sculptures.
• Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club – $50,000 for the free Seattle Dragon Boat Festival.
• Seattle Sustainable Fashion Collective –$50,000 for a “free store” pilot promoting reuse and creative community space.
• Shunpike Arts Collective – $50,000 for ACES, a BIPOC-centered arts expo and symposium.
• Somali Independent Business Alliance –$50,000 for business conferences and focus groups supporting immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs.
• LANGSTON – $49,970 for expanded free programming tied to the Seattle Black Film Festival.
• HONK! Fest West – $49,914 for the free, three-day street band festival held across multiple neighborhoods.
• Filipino Community of Seattle – $49,900 for the Bayanihan Empowerment Project, including cultural festivals and a family book celebration.
• SCIDpda – $45,000 for ongoing improvements in Nihonmachi Alley.
• Rainier Arts Center – $41,428 for the 98118 Fest, a multicultural arts and vendor celebration.
• Slow Waters – $38,525 to install traffic-calming speed humps on Waters Avenue South.
• Magnolia Neighborhood Skate Park –$37,929 for continued design of a new skate and mobility park.
• Seattle Rep – $35,966 for a free community sing-along performance of Come From Away.
• Furniture Repair Bank – $32,000 to create a volunteer hub with improved accessibility and workspace design.
• Urban ArtWorks – $27,527 for a communitydesigned mural under the Holman overpass.
• YMCA of Greater Seattle – $26,753 to renovate the University Family Y kitchen supporting community meals and the food pantry.
• Rainier Roller Riot – $25,750 for programs increasing retention of BIPOC skaters in roller derby.
• Black Power Unlimited – $25,000 for a BIPOC/QTBIPOC youth-centered artist residency.
• Seattle REconomy – $14,920 for free repair events and sustainability education.
• Toys Not Included – $14,690 for free streetart workshops and an annual community art show.
For more information on eligibility and upcoming deadlines, visit the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods website.
items end up in landfills every year as a result of returns, especially large home goods, clothing, and electronics. This waste often surprises shoppers who assumed that returned items simply go back into inventory. The truth is more complicated and far less sustainable.
The holiday season intensifies all of these challenges. Shoppers often make quick purchases under time pressure and may choose sizes, colors, or products without the usual care. Gift receivers may return items that do not fit or do not match their preferences. Seasonal sales also encourage impulse buying which increases the likelihood of returns in January. Every one of these choices contributes to the reverse logistics surge.
While returns are a normal part of retail, shoppers can help reduce unnecessary waste with a few mindful habits. One helpful step is reading return policies before purchasing. Retailers often charge extra processing fees during peak season or shorten their return windows. Buying from small businesses with clear and limited return policies can also lower the
environmental cost because these businesses rely on customers choosing thoughtfully.
Another helpful practice is slowing down when choosing gifts. Instead of guessing sizes or preferences, some families now share wish lists or shop together for certain items. For local businesses, this can prevent returns that cannot be resold. When shopping for clothing, accessories, or home goods, it can help to look for items with flexible sizing, neutral colors, or universal appeal.
Shoppers can also choose local pickup whenever possible. When you pick up a purchase in person there is no last mile shipping and the return, if needed, is handled locally. This reduces transportation emissions and avoids additional packaging waste. Some retailers now offer low impact return options at staffed drop off points instead of requiring individually shipped packages.
Gift cards, experience based gifts, locally made items, or consumables like specialty foods can also reduce return volume. These gifts are personal without requiring size or style choices that lead to exchanges. They also support small vendors who rely on holiday sales to support their year round operations.
The return season will always be part of the holiday cycle, but greater awareness of the hidden costs can help shoppers make choices that support retailers and the environment. Every thoughtful purchase, every less wasteful exchange, and every return that can be avoided contributes to a more sustainable holiday season.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of LUIS AUGUSTO ANGEL MEX, Deceased. NO. 25-4-07875-0 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 3, 2025 ADMINISTRATOR: Christine Leigh Mukhar ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR: ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Elizabeth Hebel CMS Law Firm LLC 811 Kirkland Avenue, Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CASE NUMBER: 25-4-07875-0 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 3, 10 & 17, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of MARY ANN DETLOFSEN, Deceased. NO. 25-407445-2 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 10, 2025 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Theresa Ann Demeter ATTORNEY FOR PR: ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Mitchell Aoki CMS Law Firm LLC. 811 Kirkland Ave Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 Telephone: 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CAUSE NUMBER: 25-4-074452 SEA SIGNED: /s/ Mitchell Aoki Mitchell Aoki, #61894 Attorney for PR Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17 & 24, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of MARY ANN HORN, Deceased. NO. 25-405907-1 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as other-
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wise 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: December 10, 2025 PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE: Rose Gifford, aka Rose Lee Gifford ATTORNEY FOR PR: Mitchell Aoki CMS Law Firm LLC. 811 Kirkland Ave Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 Telephone: 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CAUSE NUMBER: 25-405907-1 SEA SIGNED: /s/ Mitchell Aoki Mitchell Aoki, #61894 Attorney for PR Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17 & 24, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING MOUNTAINCREST CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. REBORN RV SALES; DOES 1 THROUGH 50; and ROES ITHROUGH X, inclusive, Defendants. Case No.: 25-2-01640-4 KNT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: REBORN RV SALES 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 26th day of November, 2025, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, MOUNTAINCREST 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 Declaratory Relief action seeking to quiet title in personal property sold by you and not properly perfected. DATED: November 11, 2025 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP /s/ David M. Swartley Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 [x] David Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 25-400329-14 In the Matter of the Estate of SHIRLEY LOUISE MILLER, Deceased. The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30 days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 17, 2025. Personal Representative: Cindy Lou Woodard Address: 18812 SE Auburn-Black Diamond Rd. Auburn, WA 98092 Attorneys for the Personal Representative: INGRAM, ZELASKO & GOODWIN, LLP Address for Mailing or Service: 120 East First Street Aberdeen, WA 98520 (360) 533-2865 Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause Number: Grays Harbor County Superior Court #25-4-00329-14 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 17, 24 & 31, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In the Matter of the Estate of: FRANK JAY COOK (a/k/a F. JAY COOK), Deceased. No. 25-4-07979-9 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as the Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim 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 (a) serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and (b) filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the latter of: (1) thirty days after the 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 this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: December 2, 2025. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 10, 2025 Personal Representative: Erik Cook Attorney for Estate and for the Personal Representative: Angela Odensky Hickman Menashe, P.S. Address: 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Ste. 204 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17 & 24, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of Kristin K. Worthington, Deceased CAUSE NO. 25-4-02348-31 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: December 3, 2025 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Janine C. Worthington 12473 NE 171st Place Woodinville, WA 98072 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 December 3, 10 & 17, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of Lillian M. Ritchie, Deceased CAUSE NO. 25-4-02483-31 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: December 17, 2025 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Timothy C. Ritchie 5825 245th Place NE Redmond, WA 98053 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 December 17, 24 & 31,2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of: WILLIAM EMMETT JONES Deceased. No. 25-4-02426-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Administrator with Will Annexed named below has been appointed and has qualified as the Administrator with Will Annexed of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by (a) serving on or mailing to the Administrator with Will Annexed or the Administrator with Will Annexed’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and (b) filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the latter of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator with Will Annexed served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: December 2, 2025. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 10, 2025 Administrator with Will Annexed: Todd Jones Attorney for Estate and for the Administrator with Will Annexed: Angela Odensky Hickman Menashe, P.S. Address: 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Ste. 204 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17 & 24, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: JOHN J. GRAY, Deceased. No. 25-4-07653-6 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) TAUNYA J. MARTIN 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 NW STRATEGY & PLANNING, PLLC 4700 51st PL SW Seattle, WA 98116-4332 Phone (206)353-5592 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: December 3, 2025. /s/Michael Geoghegan Michael Geoghegan, WSBA #43238 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: NW Strategy & Planning, PLLC 4700 51st PL SW Seattle, WA 98116-4332 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 25-4-07653-6
SEA Dates of Publication: December 3, 10, and 17, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY
In Re The Estate of: MABEL HASSEN, Deceased. No. 25-4-08080-1 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 Representa-
tive served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.60. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: December 10, 2025 Personal Representative: William S. Hassen DATED this 1st day of December, 2025, at Federal Way, Washington. /s/ Chad Horner Chad Horner, WSBA #27122 CURRAN LAW FIRM, P.S. 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: 253-852-2345 Facsimile: 253-852-2030 Email: chorner@curranfirm.com Counsel for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17 & 24, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: EMMA RIKANSRUD Deceased. NO. 25-4-02590-2 AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 timeframe, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to the claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FILING: 12/03/2025 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 12/10/2025 DATED this 3rd day of December, 2025. WAYNE L. RIKANSRUD Personal Representative BURNS LAW, PLLC 3711 Center Street Tacoma, Washington 98409 Telephone: (253) 507-5586 Facsimile: (253) 507-5713
Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17 & 24, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: PAUL E. WEATHERS, Deceased. NO. 25-4-02449-3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 timeframe, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to the claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FILING: 10/29/2025 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 12/10/2025 DATED this 2nd day of December, 2025. /s/ CHERRIE MOWERY Personal Representative BURNS LAW, PLLC 3711 Center Street Tacoma, Washington 98409 Telephone: (253) 507-5586 Facsimile: (253) 507-5713 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17 & 24, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: JOANNE GOURLEY, Deceased.
Probate No. 25-4-07364-2 KNT
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030 The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator ‘s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the 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: See Affidavit of Publication Administrator: Christian Pearson Attorney for the Personal Representative: Brittany S. Stockton Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 25-4-07364-2 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17 & 24, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: RONALD DAVID BROWN, Deceased. Probate No. 25-4-08056-8 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: See Affidavit of Publication Personal Representative: Brian D. Brown 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 25-4-08056-8 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 17, 24 & 31, 2025
Notice of Elections
The Washington Assembly, having been called into session, is hereby giving notice of upcoming public elections to be held no earlier than March 1st of 2026; a full list of Nominees, as well as the position and or Office of said Nominees may occupy, are available here as if set forth in full at: https://thewashingtonassembly.org/election-notices/; and may be updated at any time prior to elections being held. The men and women occupying an Office that interacts with the De Facto Government are listed therein. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 17, 24, 31, 2025 & January 7 & 14, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of DONALD C. JACKSON, Deceased. NO. 25-4-07967-5 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim
must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(l)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: December 3, 2025 /s/ Vonda Perry-Jackson, Personal Representative Vonda Perry-Jackson 22737 Marine View Dr. S Des Moines, WA 98198 (206) 226-7619 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 3, 10 & 17, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of EDWARD F. HASKINS, Deceased.
NO. 25-4-07965-9 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The individual named below has been appointed as personal representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent 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 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 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 probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.
DATE OF FILING COPY OF NO-
TICE TO CREDITORS With Clerk of Court: December 5, 2025 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 10, 2025 /s/ SUZANNE WINSKY, Personal Representative McCune, Godfrey, Emerick & Broggel, Inc. PS /s/ MARISA E. BROGGEL, WSBA NO. 41767 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative McCune, Godfrey, Emerick, & Broggel, Inc. P.S. 4500 9th Ave. NE Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98105-4697 Tel: 206-632-0575
Fax 206-238-9487 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17 & 24, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of JUDITH RENEE DARRIGAN, Deceased. NO. 25-4-08248-0 KNT
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(l)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: December 3, 2025 /s/ William Thomas Darrigan Jr., Personal Representative William Thomas Darrigan Jr. 520 S 323rd Pl, #12H, Federal Way, WA 98003 (206) 4096280 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 3, 10 & 17, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of MARCELLINA L. GHEZZI, Deceased. NO. 25-4-07128-3 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The individual named below has been appointed as personal representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent 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 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 pro-
bate 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 probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.
DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS With Clerk of Court: December 9, 2025 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 17, 2025 /s/ DAVID GHEZZI, Personal Representative McCune, Godfrey, Emerick & Broggel, Inc. PS /s/ MARISA E. BROGGEL, WSBA NO. 41767 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative McCune, Godfrey, Emerick, & Broggel, Inc. P.S. 4500 9th Ave. NE Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98105-4697 Tel: 206-632-0575 Fax 206-2389487 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 17, 24 & 31, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of MELINDA JANE SCHLEMMER, Deceased. NO. 25-4-08106-8 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The individual named below has been appointed as personal representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent 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 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 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 probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.
DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS With Clerk of Court: December 15, 2025 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 17, 2025 ROBERT MILTON SCHLEMMER, JR., Personal Representative McCune, Godfrey, Emerick & Broggel, Inc. PS MARISA E. BROGGEL, WSBA NO. 41767 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative McCune, Godfrey, Emerick, & Broggel, Inc. P.S. 4500 9th Ave. NE Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98105-4697 Tel: 206-6320575 Fax 206-238-9487 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 17, 24 & 31, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of PHILLIP D. JAMES, Deceased. NO. 25-4-07377-4 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The individual named below has been appointed as personal representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent 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 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 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 probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.
DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS With Clerk of Court: December 2, 2025 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 10, 2025 /s/ RANDALL A. PRIDDY, Personal Representative McCune, Godfrey, Emerick & Broggel, Inc. PS MARISA E. BROGGEL, WSBA NO. 41767 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative McCune, Godfrey, Emerick, & Broggel, Inc. P.S. 4500 9th Ave. NE Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98105-4697
Tel: 206-632-0575 Fax 206-2389487 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17
& 24, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NONPROBATE ESTATE OF DAVID A. WOOD, Deceased. No. 25-4-08345-1 SEA
NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.42.030 The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the abovenamed 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 limitation, 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. The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington on December 2, 2025, at Seattle, Washington that the foregoing is true and correct./s/ John F. Wehman John F. Wehman Date of First Publication: December 10, 2025 Notice Agent: John F. Wehman Attorney For Notice Agent: Geir T. Jonsson, WSBA #29112 of The Jonsson Law Firm, PLLC Address For Mailing or Service: The Jonsson Law Firm, PLLC 1455 NW Leary Way, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98107 Telephone Number: 206-7834100 Court of Notice Agent’s Oath and Declaration: Superior Court of Washington for King County Cause Number: 25-4-08345-1 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17 & 24, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY JUDY ANNE GARCIA, Plaintiff, vs. AEGIS LENDING CORPORATION, a Delaware Corporation, PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a foreign corporation, doing business as PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM INC., and ANY AND ALL OTHERS having interest in 2306 S. 249th Street, Kent, WA 98032, Defendants. NO. 25-2-34804-1 KNT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: AEGIS LENDING CORPORATION, a Delaware Corporation, PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a foreign corporation, doing business as PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM INC., and ANY AND ALL OTHERS having interest in 2306 S. 249th Street, Kent, WA 98032, You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 10th day of December, and defend the above-entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court, quiet title in the Plaintiff to the real estate located in King County, Washington, commonly known as 2306 S. 249th Street, Kent, WA 98032 (“Subject Property”). King County Parcel No. 752370-0355. DATED this 2nd day of December, 2025. BURNS LAW, PLLC By /s/ Martin Burns, WSBA No. 23412 Attorney for Plaintiff 3711 Center Street Tacoma, WA 98409 253-5075586 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17, 24, 31, January 7 & 14, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY Estate of ELENA G. MAZON, Deceased. NO. 25-4-02545-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030) THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW have 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’ 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: December 17, 2025 Agnes F. Mazon Personal Representative of the Estate of ELENA G. MAZON Attorney for Personal Representative: Jody K. Reich, WSBA #29069 Address for Mailing or Service: J. Reich Law, PLLC 209 4th Avenue South, Suite 101-A Edmonds, WA 98020 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 17, 24 & 31, 2025 Superior Court of Washington, County of King In re the marriage of: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): JACKSON KINUTHIA THIRU And Respondent/s (other party/parties): RENEE DANILLE LAFOUNTAIN No. 25-3-06168-3 KNT Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): Renee Danille Lafountain I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Petition for Divorce You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this summons is published. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [X] FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage You can get the Response form and other forms you need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/ forms • Washington LawHelp: www. washingtonlawhelp.org, or The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, King County 401 4th Ave N, Rm 2C, Kent, Washington 980324429 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or her lawyer fills out below: /s/ Jackson Kinuthia Thiru, Petitioner Date 11/13/2025 [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 29423 7th Pl S Federal Way, Washington 98003 email: Jkinuthia440@gmail.com (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025, January 7 & 14, 2026
