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Jan. 3, 2024

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WA state laws in 2024: minimum wage, firearm sales, employee cannabis use, more

By Randy Bracht The Center Square

Annie Norman Eatonville's Amari Samuel, seen here in a game earlier in the season, led the Cruisers with 9 points in a losing effort against Napavine.

TIGERS DOMINATE

as Eatonville falls to No. 3 Napavine

By Skip Smith

Contributing Writer

In a clash of winning streaks, the Eatonville Cruiser boys’ basketball team faced a formidable challenge against the No. 3 ranked Napavine Tigers. With both teams riding impressive runs, Eatonville on a 4-game streak and Napavine boasting an undefeated 7-game stretch, the stage was set for a competitive showdown. However, the game didn't unfold favorably for the Cruisers, as the Tigers dominated, securing a decisive 71-38 victory this past Thursday evening in Napavine.

The Cruisers began the game with promise, initiating a 4-0 run. However, Napavine swiftly

shifted the momentum with a commanding 14-0 run, leaving Eatonville trailing 20-6 at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter saw both teams exchanging baskets, but an 8-0 run by the Tigers further extended their lead, leaving the Cruisers in a 3816 deficit at halftime.

Napavine continued to assert their dominance after the break, embarking on a 6-0 run to widen the gap. Although the Cruisers managed an 8-0 run late in the quarter, they entered the final frame facing a substantial 56-29 deficit.

The Tigers started the fourth quarter with a decisive 13-0 run. The Cruiser offense, heavily BASKETBALL Page 3Æ

More than two dozen new laws take effect Jan. 1 in Washington, including an increase in the state’s minimum wage, a 10-day waiting period and safety training requirement for firearm purchases, and rules regarding employment of persons using cannabis or marijuana outside the workplace.

The new statutes are among scores of bills approved by state legislators earlier this year and signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. Most of the measures have already been enacted this year and less than a handful are on hold until 2025.

Here’s a summary of those on tap for 2024: MINIMUM WAGE: As of Jan. 1, Washington state will have the nation’s highest minimum wage when the current rate of $15.74 jumps by 3.4% to $16.28 per hour. That’s more than double the federal minimum wage of $7.25, which has remained unchanged since July 2009.

The state’s new rate will be even higher in the cities of Seattle ($18.69) and SeaTac ($19.06), according to the Washington Department of Labor & Industries. Most agriculture and nonag jobs qualify for minimum wage. A lower rate is allowed for working minors ages 14-15, who must receive at least 85% of minimum wage, and certain on-the-job, student, disabled, and apprentice workers.

Annual adjustments are based on the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers as a result of Initiative 1433 approved by Washington voters in 2016.

FIREARM PURCHASE WAITING PERIOD: With the Legislature’s passage of House Bill 1143, licensed dealers may not transfer any firearm until completion of federal and state background checks of the purchaser’s eligibility to possess a firearm and a waiting period of 10 business days from when the dealer requested the background check.

The gun buyer or recipient must also provide proof of completing a recognized firearms safety training program within the last five years.

The program must include safety training for semiautomatic rifles and instruction on state laws regarding use of deadly force for self-defense and techniques on avoiding criminal attacks and management of violent confrontations.

Law enforcement officers and trained military personnel may be exempted.

EMPLOYER CANNABIS TESTING: Under federal and state laws, cannabis remains a LAWS Page 8Æ

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Savvy Senior: How to close social media accounts of a deceased loved one

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ear Savvy Senior, How do I go about canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My wife passed away a few months ago and her social media accounts are still active.

Sad Spouse Dear Sad, I’m very sorry for your loss, but this is a smart move on your behalf and one that often gets overlooked.

Social media is part of many people’s daily lives, but when a person passes away their dormant accounts can become vulnerable to scammers who can hack into them and even steal your deceased loved one’s identity.

Here’s a run-down of how you can cancel or change many different social media accounts after a loved one dies.

Facebook: If your wife used Facebook, you can either “memorialize” or “delete” her account.

A memorialized account serves as a place where family and friends can share memories to celebrate the deceased person’s life, with the word “Remembering” shown next to the deceased person’s name. Once an

account is memorialized, content the person shared is still visible on Facebook to the audience it was originally shared with, however, the user’s profile will not show up in public spaces such as people you may know, ads or birthday reminders.

To memorialize your wife’s profile simply go to Facebook.com/help/ contact/234739086860192.

Or, if you’d rather have her account removed, go to Facebook.com/help/ contact/228813257197480.

To memorialize her account requires proof of death (via death certificate, obituary or memorial card), but if you wish to delete the account, you’ll also need to verify that you’re an immediate family member, legal representative or executor, unless you’re the legacy contact on her account.

Instagram: The policy on a deceased users’ Instagram account is the similar to Facebook’s, which owns Instagram. You can either memorialize or remove the account at Help.Instagram. com/264154560391256.

But just like with Facebook, you’ll need to provide proof of death and relationship to

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X (formally Twitter): To deactivate an X account, go to Help.Twitter.com and type in “How to contact X about a deceased family member’s account” in the search bar and follow the prompts. After you submit your request, X will email you with instructions for providing more details, including information about the deceased, a copy of your ID, and a copy of the deceased’s death certificate.

YouTube and/or Google: To close these accounts, simply go to Support.

Google.com/accounts/ troubleshooter/6357590 and fill out their form and

upload scans of the death certificate and your ID. Pinterest: To remove a Pinterest account, email Care@pinterest.com with the deceased user’s account username, proof of death and proof of relationship to the deceased.

LinkedIn: To remove a deceased person’s LinkedIn profile, submit a request at LinkedIn.com/help/ linkedin/ask/ts-rdmlp. You’ll need to provide the name and URL to the profile; the relationship you have to the deceased; the email address; date of passing; and link to an obituary.

Snapchat: To delete this account, simply login to the account and click “Delete

My Account” and follow the prompts.

Tumblr: Send an email to Support@tumblr.com requesting to remove the account of the deceased person with their Tumblr username, proof of their death, and proof of your relationship to the deceased.

If your wife had social media through a company not listed here, go to that company’s website for information on how to delete the account.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Submit information to dispatch@pacifcpublishing.com LEARN ABOUT FRIENDS OF EATONVILLE LIBRARY The Friends of the Eatonville Library operates as a fundraising group to assist the Eatonville community. Primarily, it does so by accepting books and other donations and conducting book sales during the year. All of the funds are used to supplement the various library programs that enrich the local community.

To learn more about the group, contact Mike Eaton at 253-310–7709 or reach him in person at the library any Friday. There is no obligation.

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Also, The Friends of the Eatonville Library Group is currently operating with only two members — in contrast to 10-13 members in the pre-Covid era. The group seeks members and volunteers. Contact Mike Eaton.

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BASKETBALL from Page 1Æ reliant on three-point shots, struggled to find its mark, while Napavine showcased consistent accuracy. Turnovers haunted Eatonville throughout the game, preventing any chance of a comeback.

The final score stood at 71-38 in favor of Napavine, handing Eatonville their fifth loss of the season, bringing their overall record to 6-5.

“We got in our own way too much tonight,” said Head Coach TJ Cotterill on the loss. “Give Napavine a lot of credit, they were tough defensively and they tried to take away what we do best offensively.

We settled for too many tough looks instead of hunting great looks.”

Cotterill went on to compliment Amari Samuel and Michael Stogsdill on their play.

“Amari did a fantastic job on Napavine’s James Groce and Michael was incredible in the

passing lanes and his effort,” he said.

Individual scoring for Eatonville included Samuel with 9 points, Griffin Clevenger with 8 points, Hunter Klumpar contributing 7 points, and both Dylan Norman and Stogsdill with season-high 7 points each.

Eatonville had tough non-league schedule and Cotterill feels that has prepared his team for the rest of the year.

“We took some lumps, but we also have seen what kind of potential we have when we're playing together, tough and disciplined,” Cotterill said. “We're focused on channeling that. We had a tough non-league schedule that we feel has really prepared us for the slate we have coming up.”

Looking ahead, Eatonville will take a brief rest before delving into 1A Evergreen League play. Their next challenge is set for Thursday, Jan. 4, as they hit the road to face the Montesano Bulldogs at Bo Griffith Memorial Gymnasium. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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Every season is taco season

by Lynda Balslev

Special to the Dispatch

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n the middle of winter — also known as the dark and cold lull between holiday festivities and the hopeful warming signs of spring — the days are often spent seeking indoor diversions, while our imaginations lead us to warm and sunny destinations. Look no further than the kitchen for immediate real-life respite. It may be yucky outside, but we can bring fun and lightness to our dinner with a heap of fresh and messy food, where all the attention is focused on the kitchen table — essentially, the center of our winter universe.

It's time to make tacos.

These fish tacos give a green light to eating with our hands. They are bright and healthy, inviting everyone to dig in and assemble their own food. They are wonderfully flexible, too, combining year-round ingredients with a smattering of easy toppings and drizzles that can be prepared in advance, along with an optional salsa fresca that can either be homemade or store-bought. Choose lean, mild-flavored white-fish fillets that are firm and flaky when cooked, such as halibut. Mahi-mahi, snapper, lingcod, sea bass and grouper are good alternative choices.

FISH TACOS Active time: 40 minutes Total time: 40 minutes, plus standing time Yield: Makes 8 tacos SLAW: 1/2 small head red cabbage, shredded 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 thin scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper CREMA: 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 small garlic clove, pushed through a press 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha Pinch of kosher salt SALSA FRESCA (OPTIONAL): 8 ounces grape tomatoes or Roma tomatoes, finely chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely chopped 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 garlic clove, minced or pushed through a press 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pinch of sugar, optional TACOS: 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 1/2 pounds center-cut halibut fillets, cut in 1-inch strips Extra-virgin olive oil 8 (8-inch) flour or corn tortillas, warmed or toasted Avocado slices, cilantro sprigs and lime wedges for serving Make the slaw: Combine the cabbage, cilantro and scallions in a bowl. Whisk the lime juice, oil, honey, cumin, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the cabbage and stir to coat. Taste for seasoning. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

Make the crema: Combine the crema ingredients in a small bowl and stir to blend. Refrigerate until use.

Make the salsa (if using): Combine the salsa ingredients in a bowl. Stir to combine, then taste for seasoning. Let stand for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop or refrigerate until use.

Prepare the tacos: Combine the cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne in a small bowl. Place the fish on a large plate and lightly coat on all sides with oil.

Sprinkle the spices over the fish, gently turning to coat.

Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange the fish in the skillet, without overcrowding and in batches as necessary. Cook until opaque through the center, 4 to 5 minutes, turning once with a spatula. Transfer to a platter.

To assemble, place 2 to 3 strips of fish on a warm tortilla. Top with some of the slaw and drizzle with the crema. Serve with avocado, additional cilantro, lime wedges and salsa fresca (if using).

Lynda Balslev is an award-winning writer, cookbook author, and recipe developer based in northern California.

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When you buy a Washington lottery ticket, where does the money go?

By Carleen Johnson

funneled back into the general fund to patch up deep holes in the budget.

A Washington state man In 2010, lawmakers came oh-so-close to the created the Opportunity mother of all Christmas Pathways Account, which presents.

Steele described as a “piggy The man matched four bank that funds all sorts of white balls and the red school-related things from Powerball during the early childhood education to Monday – Christmas Day – charter schools and more." drawing, as reported in The Washington's Lottery Olympian. That’s one number website notes that "last shy of the big win. The year alone Washington’s winning six numbers were Lottery was able to generate 5, 12, 20, 24 and 29, with a more than $217 million Powerball of 4. for programs that benefit According to Washington's communities throughout Lottery, narrowly missing the state. With those funds the big jackpot scored the the Lottery was able to pay man $50,000, instead of college tuition for more than the $638 million Powerball 9,900 Washington residents, jackpot. A California player provide $40 million to the also matched the first five state's Early Childhood numbers; however, that Education and Assistance person scored $2.08 million Program, contribute to because Powerball prize Washington’s Economic levels in California are based Development Account, on pari-mutuel calculations combat problem gambling in – that is, prizes can vary for the state, and so much more." each draw depending on sales According to research, and the number of winners. approximately 60% of the Since no one scored the revenue from state lotteries jackpot, the next top prize for goes directly to winners, Wednesday night's Powerball with states keeping the is estimated to be $685 remaining cash after paying million. out the prize money and Back to Washington. paying certain costs such as Where do all the proceeds advertisements. from lottery sales in the According to Washington Evergreen State go?

Lottery's website, profits to When the state lottery the state outside of winnings first kicked off in 1982, in 2022 broke down like this: all proceeds went into the • $45.6 million in general fund. commissions for retailers That money can be used for (5.02%) anything from education to • $57.8 million to cover the public safety to health care cost of running the lottery and more.

(6.35%) But as Rep. Mike Steele, • $14.98 million for R-Chelan, points out, in 2000 administration (1.65%) voters approved a measure • $6.21 million to boost that dedicated a chunk of the Economic Development lottery profits to the Student Account (0.68%) Achievement Fund, and the • $33.65 million to the Education Construction General Fund (3.7%) Fund.

• $430,000 to the Problem Then came the 2008-09 Gambling Account (0.05%) recession and the state was in • $176.55 million to the a budget crunch.

Opportunity Pathways Lottery money was then Account (18.2%)

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Your best life: Tiny workouts that work

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aily life seems to be originally printed in the getting busier and American College of Sports more crowded, Medicine’s Health and yet as individuals we are Fitness journal. less active than we’ve ever If you missed the original been. And to relax at night, article, there are apps many of us sit down for and YouTube sequences an hour or two and binge replicating it readily our latest entertainment available. The Times has fix. We know movement is also added a spin-off: the necessary for health from “Advanced Seven-Minute blood flow to cognition, Workout.” Its strength yet there is always another lies in choosing exercises Erica Browne Grivas email to read, or a new working large muscle Your Best Life episode to catch up on. groups for high-impact So naturally we all want results in the time it takes to know: what is the minimum effective to make your morning coffee. dose of exercise that will get us the Consisting of 12 bodyweight results we want while fitting into our movements, mainly compound day? Enter the micro-workout. calisthenics like pushups and squats, There are several iterations of the you run through each for thirty seconds micro-workout, but they all promise big with 10 second rests in between, but then results in bite-sized time. The secret? it’s done. It alternates upper and lower High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT). muscle groups. There is one aerobic This kind of training is said burn calories higher-impact move – a jumping jack not only during the exercise, but for up – but you can modify the impact by to 24 hours afterward, in something stepping rather than jumping. However, called the EPOC effect (Excess postit’s meant to be done at an intensity level exercise oxygen consumption). A study of 8 on a scale of 1-10, so it should be at McMaster University in Ontario, challenging.

Canada said a few minutes of HIIT produced molecular changes in muscle ONE-MINUTE equivalent to those seen in hours of Remember McMaster University? In running or cycling.

2017 McMaster kinesiologist Martin But there are requirements to trigger Gibala delivered the shortest workout that result. First, the intensity needs of all: three rounds of 20 seconds of to be hard. Not the “can carry on a “all-out” pedaling on stationary bike – conversation” level of light jogging. followed by two minutes at a leisurely Think more the heart-in-your-throat, being-chased-by-a-bear level of intensity. pace between rounds. Participants in his 2014 trial performed three sessions a You should be nearly at your maximum week and reaped strong results in cardio, capacity. The other requirement of HIIT strength and health markers like blood is also its saving grace: structured rest pressure. periods. Always consider your fitness In an interview, Gibala told the New before trying something this challenging, York Times this protocol can be adapted either with a stress test, consulting a to any level of fitness and used anywhere. trainer, or by working up slowly.

He said you don’t need to play chicken THE ORIGINAL: FOUR MINwith your vO2 max. You simply need to UTES X FOUR ROUNDS push beyond your comfort zone, whether HIIT hit the mainstream thanks to Dr. walking or kickboxing. To learn more, Izumi Tabata. Tabata workouts are not explore his book “The One-Minute for everyone. Originally created in the Workout,” written with Christopher early-90s as efficient training for Olympic Shulgan. speed skaters, they follow a cycle of 20 Lastly, because even an hour of exercise seconds full-tilt/10 seconds rest for four a day can’t really counteract eight or 10 minutes. Four rounds with a minute’s rest hours of sitting, consider incorporating between each round totals 20 minutes. “movement snacks” into your day. I first High knees, jumping jacks, a stationary heard about this idea from Katy Bowman bike are all great candidates for a Tabata (author “Move Your DNA”), who workout. Precision timing is key, however – a treadmill or other machines advocates for finding ways to improve that “ramps up” after stopping will not do functional movement in your daily life. the trick. If you want to try it, start with a This could be taking the stairs instead of the escalator, parking a block away, single round and work up from there. or taking breaks every hour or so from your desk to stretch, or do some squats SEVEN MINUTES or twists.

A more accessible version of HIIT is As they say, the best exercise program the New York Times’ popular Sevenis the one you will stick with – and what Minute Workout that debuted seven years ago. The program was designed by could be easier to fit in to your schedule exercise physiologist Chris Jordan and than these adaptable micro-workouts?

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Your best life: Stress-less Travel

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hat makes travel exciting – novelty of new settings and conditions – is also what makes it exhausting. The decision fatigue alone would do it. Compared to the routine of your regular life, it’s like an obstacle course for your brain, with seemingly endless choices to make, and small challenges to navigate.

That’s to say nothing of the physical stress of travel, especially if flying across time zones.

Whether you are taking a weekend hop or a several-week adventure, the same principals will get you through with more “Ahhh” and less Charlie-Brown “Auggh!”

Take a minute to notice your travel preferences, which may change over time. Are you a micro-planner who likes to nail down every detail, or do you prefer Fate to steer your plans?

Considering simple things like these – and if with others, talking about them prior to landing at your destination can strongly contribute to positive experiences.

Planning, or having a travel agent or guide do it for you can be a major stress reliever of itself, if that fits your mindset. Walking for miles in the rain one night after 11:00 p.m. in Florence in the rain knocking on pensiones’ doors because my boyfriend and I had no reservation comes to mind. Now even for the most free-spirited, I’d recommend securing reservations for the first and last nights at minimum.

Do you like to travel free as a bird or would you like the security of a guide with local connections who has paved the way with reservations and arrangements (and carries your bag in a bus)?

It's also important to know your comfort level. While once I tolerated sleeping on tree roots while camping, today I’m firmly in the glamping category.

Reading reviews can tell you a lot about the comfort level of an accommodation. Do you need a private bathroom? Full breakfast, or will a toasted bagel do?

Because sleep is a high priority for me, I look for quieter hotel rooms, and always bring an eye mask and earplugs to block out unwanted stimuli. Understand where you are willing to splurge – for experiences, convenience, or novelty. If you hate driving in cities, plan to take public transport or hire cars when you can.

If you are an introvert traveling

Erica Browne Grivas Your Best Life with people, you’ll all benefit from carving some solo time for yourself. If your days are packed with planned activities, this may be booking a private room, getting up early before the group.

When flexibility allows, my favorite tension-easer is to agree on a few group activities, like a dinner with a view or a worldclass art museum, and let the rest be up to each individual. Balance is important, of course – if you create a schedule with no gaps, it also leaves no room for error, or delays, or spontaneity.

For extroverts, it may be hard to let go of the idea that everyone needs to do everything but letting organic groups form – or not – creates more varied experiences customized to the needs of the particular travelers in your mix. Maybe these two will go for a hike, these three to the farmers’ market, and you’ll sit at a café and watch the world go by.

Some of my most enjoyable times on “big” trips were sitting in parks, on beaches, and in cafes – just relaxing and soaking up the energy of the place, as opposed to trying to collect as many museums as you can in a day.

Doing some research can help smooth out potential kinks, like what documents you need, which major attractions need prior booking, and COVID testing (less a thing, but still a concern for some). Nowadays its more the norm for attractions to have timed entry visits, so it’s best to plan ahead.

If we had looked closer at a Los Angeles rental listing, we would have realized it was a studio with no privacy for my husband and I or our teenage son.

On the flipside, spending time in online forums before a trip to Greece last summer helped my sister pick out a backpack, a neck-cooling device, and GRIVAS Page 8Æ

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Jan. 3, 2024

Published Since 1893

Trustee Sale No.:F23-00136 WA Notice Of Trustee’s Sale Of Commercial Loan(s) L o a n N o.:1076 2 8 T i t l e O r d e r No.:2341130WAD Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a) (2) et seq. Grantor: BT Property Investments, a Washington limited liability company Current Beneficiary of Deed of Trust: CFIN 2022-RTL1 Issuer LLC Current Trustee for the Deed of Trust: Scott D. Crawford, Esq. Current Mortgage Servicer for the Deed of Trust: FCI Lender Services, Inc. Reference Number of Deed of Trust: recorded on 01/26/2022 as Instrument No. 202201260734 Parcel Number(s): 4360000390 I Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned trustee, Scott D. Crawford, Esq. (the “Trustee”), will on 01/12/2024 at the hour of 10:00AM at the Second Floor Entry Plaza outside Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402, 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 and personal property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: Lot 39, Harborview Heights First Addition To Tacoma Washington, According To The Plat Thereof Recorded In Volume 13 Of Plats, Page 32, Records Of Pierce County, Washington. Situate In The County Of Pierce, State Of Washington Personal Property Description: See Attached Exhibit “A” APN: 4360000390 Commonly known as: 2026 Browns Point Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98422-2310 The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust, Assignments of Leases and Rents, Fixture Filing, and Security Agreement dated 01/25/2022(the “Deed of Trust”) granted by BT Property Investments, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, as grantor, for the benefit of HouseMax Funding Fund I LLC, a Texas limited liability company, as original beneficiary, recorded on 01/26/2022 as Instrument No. 202201260734, records of Pierce County, Washington, the beneficial interest in which was assigned, is presently held by CFIN 2022-RTL1 Issuer LLC (the “Beneficiary” under an Assignment recorded 06/29/2023 as Auditor’s File No. 202306290216, records of Pierce County, Washington. The Beneficiary hereby elects to conduct a unified foreclosure sale pursuant to the provisions of Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and to include in the nonjudicial foreclosure of the estate described in this Notice of Default all of the personal property and fixtures described in the Deed of Trust and in any other instruments in favor of the Beneficiary other than any escrows, reserves, impounds or deposits held by or on behalf of the Beneficiary. The Beneficiary reserves the right to revoke its election as to some or all of said personal property and/or fixtures, or to add additional personal property and/or fixtures to the election herein expressed, at the Beneficiary’s sole election, from time to time and at any time until the consummation of the Trustee’s sale to be conducted pursuant to the Deed of Trust and this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary’s successor 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: The unpaid balance of principal which bec ame all due and payable on 07/01/2023, which is the amount of $2,192,994.88 as of the date of this notice, plus interest, default interest, advances, delinquent property taxes, trustee’s fees and expenses, legal fees and other collection costs. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of 9/30/2023 Unpaid Principal Balance $ 2,192.994.88 Regular Interest (4/1/23 to 9/30/23) $ 109,649.76 Default Interest (6/1/23 to 9/30/23) $ 32,894.92 Deferred Unpaid Interest $ 18,274.96 Late Fees Due from Paid-to-Date $ 1,827.50 Unpaid Loan Charges or Advances $ 27,706.47 Suspense Balance $ (1,056.65) Est Foreclosure Fees and Costs $ 16,910.30 Total Amount Due To Pay Off The Loan $2,399,202.14 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $2,192,994.88, together with interest and default 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. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 01/12/2024. The default(s) referred to in Par agr aph III must b e c ure d by 01/01/2024 (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 01/01/2024 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in Paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs

Legal Notices and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s 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 01/01/2024 (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 by paying the entire principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or the Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or the Trustee to the Borrower(s), grantor(s) or t h e g u a r a nt o r s a t t h e f o l l o w i n g address(es): BT Property Investments, LLC, 2026 Browns Point Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98422-2310 BT Property Investments, LLC 34211 Pacific Hwy S., Federal Way, WA 98003 Binh Tran, c/o BT Property Investments, LLC 2026 Browns Point Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98422-2310 Binh Tran, c/o BT Property Investments, LLC 34211 Pacific Hwy S., Federal Way, WA 98003 Binh Tran, 34211 Pacific Hwy S., Federal Way, WA 98003 Binh Tran, 2026 Browns Point Blvd, Tacoma, WA 984222310 Hoa Tran, 34211 Pacific Hwy S., Federal Way, WA 98003 by both first class and certified mail on 08/01/2023 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 08/04/2023, 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 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee’s sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/ her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash, cashier’s check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary’s opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/ her bid in cash, cashier’s check, or certified check within one hour of the making of the bid. 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 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 same 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. Scott D. Crawford, Esq. ZBS Law, LLP 11335 NE 122nd, Suite 105 Kirkland WA 98034 Phone: (714) 508-7373 X The obligation secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed herein was not incurred primarily for personal, family or household purposes.

Pursuant to RCW 61.24.100, the subject foreclosure does not preclude any judicial or non-judicial foreclosure of any other deeds of trust, mortgage, security agreements or other security interests granted to secure this obligation. The Beneficiary hereby reserves its right to foreclose any or all additional security. XI Notice To Guarantors The guarantors may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust. The guarantors have the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid the Trustee’s sale. The guarantors will have no rights to redeem the property after the Trustee’s sale. Subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington deed of trust act, chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the trustee’s sale, or the last trustee’s sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt. In any action for deficiency, the guarantors will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Trustee’s sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trustee’s sale, plus interest and costs. XII 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. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, you may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled to these protections, please contact our office

immediately. Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. Dated: 9/12/23 Scott D. Crawford, Esq., as Successor Trustee /s/ Scott D. Crawford By: Scott D. Crawford, Esq. Address: Scott D. Crawford, Esq., as Successor Trustee ZBS Law, LLP 11335 NE 122nd, Suite 105 Kirkland, WA 98034 Phone: (714) 508-7373 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 Sales Website: www.mkconsultantsinc.com Exhibit “A” All equipment, fixtures, and other articles of personal property now or hereafter owned by Trustor, and now or hereafter attached or affixed to the Real Property; together with all accessions, parts, and additions to, all replacements of, and all substitutions for, any such property; and together with all proceeds (including without limitation all insurance proceeds and refunds of premiums) from any sale or disposition of the Property. Published in the Dispatch December 13, 2023 & January 3, 2024 2024 MRSC ROSTERS SMALL PUBLIC WORKS, CONSULTANT, and VENDOR ROSTERS FOR PARTICIPATING WASHINGTON STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES LOCATED IN WESTERN WASHINGTON The Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MRSC) hereby advertises on behalf of the below listed local government agencies in Washington State (local governments) in Western Washington (Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, Island, Snohomish, King, Pierce, and Thurston counties), including - but not limited to - cities (Title 35 RCW and Title 35A RCW), counties (Title 36 RCW), port districts (Title 53 RCW), water-sewer districts (Title 57 RCW), irrigation districts (Title 83 RCW), school districts and educational service districts (Title 28A RCW), fire districts (Title 52 RCW), transit agencies (e.g., Ch. 35.58 RCW, Ch. 36.57A RCW, Ch. 36.73 RCW, Title 81 RCW), and public utility districts (Title 54 RCW), for their projected needs for small public works, and for consulting services throughout 2024. Additionally, MRSC advertises on behalf of some local government for their projected needs for vendor services throughout 2024. Interested businesses may apply at any time by visiting the MRSC Rosters website at www.mrscrosters.org. For questions about MRSC Rosters, email mrscrosters@mrsc.org.

Some or all of the listed local governments may choose to use the MRSC Rosters service to select businesses.

Master contracts for certain types of work may be required.

SMALL PUBLIC WORKS ROSTERS: Service categories include construction, building, renovation, remodeling, alteration, repair, or improvement of real property as referenced in RCW 39.04.155.

Sub-categories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website.

CONSULTANT ROSTERS: Service categories include architectural, engineering, and surveying services as referenced in Chapter 39.80 RCW, as well as other personal and professional consulting services. Sub-categories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website.

VENDOR ROSTERS: Service categories include supplies, materials, and equipment not being purchased in connection with public works contracts and limited service contracts as referenced in RCW 39.04.190. Subcategories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website.

A list of currently subscribing local governments that have their Small Works Roster, Consultant Roster, and Vendor Roster hosted by MRSC Rosters can be found at https://www.mrscrosters.org/ participating-agencies or by contacting the MRSC Rosters Program Coordinator at 206-625-1300 ext. 120.

New local government agencies may join at any time. The list reflects current active agencies.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (rcw46.55.130), GRAHAM TOWING #5124 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON January 9, 2024 AT 11:00am. PRIOR INSPECTION WILL BE FROM 10:00am UNTIL 11:00am. THIS COMPANY CAN BE CONTACTED AT 253-262-2869.

FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE AUCTION. THE SALE IS LOCATION IS: 10015 213TH ST E GRAHAM, WA 98338 Published in the Dispatch January 3, 2024 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE CASE NO. 22-210785-1 ORDER OF SALE FOR PROPERTY ADDRESS: 73 RAFT ISLAND DR NW GIG HARBOR, WA 98335 KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM L. SPRAGUE; ET AL., Defendant(s). TO: WILLIAM L. SPR AGUE (IN REM), Judgment Debtor(s): An ORDER OF SALE has been issued in the above captioned case, directed to the Sheriff of Pierce County, commanding the sheriff as follows: THE

STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: Pierce County Sheriff A Judgment of Foreclosure was entered and docketed in this case on May 12, 2023. The Judgment was entered in favor of the Judgment Creditor: Keybank National Association, 4224 Ridge Lea Road, Amherst, NY, 14226; against WILLIAM L. SPRAGUE, with a money award in the amount of $338,659.13, plus post judgment interest at the rate of 3.7500% per annum from May 12, 2023 to date of sale, with a per diem of $34.79, and whereas said judgment is a foreclosure without deficiency judgment, eight month redemption period.

Any additional amounts as Plaintiff may advance for taxes, assessments, municipal charges, and such other items that constitute liens on the property, together with insurance and repairs necessary to prevent the impairment of the security, together with interest thereon from the date of payment may also be added to the Judgment and paid from sale of the Property pursuant to the Judgment in paragraph 3. NOW, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, you are hereby commanded to sell, in the manner prescribed by law for the sale of real property on execution (subject to redemption of 8 months), all of the interest that the Defendant had on March 27, 2017, the date of the Deed of Trust, and also the interest that the Defendant had thereafter acquired, in the real property described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Tract “E” of Kuhn’s Raft Island, according to Plat recorded in Book 13 of Plats, Pages 68 and 69, (Being the Center Line of Road); Thence Southwesterly along the Center Line of Road 357.20 feet to the point of beginning; Thence North 50°28’59” West 453.41 Feet to the Meander Line; Thence along the Meander Line South 45°17’ West 110.32 Feet; Thence South 56°44’12” East 463.89 Feet to the Center Line of Road; Thence Northeasterly along the Center Line of Road 60 Feet, more or less to the point of beginning; Together with second Class Tidelands Adjoining; Except the Southwesterly 10.00 Feet thereof, as measured at Right angle to the Southwesterly Line And except the Second Class tidelands adjoining said Southwesterly 10.00 Feet; (Also known as revised Parcel B of Boundary Line Revision 8707060462); Situate in the County of Pierce, State of Washington.

APN/Parcel No. 499500-0580 and commonly known as: 73 RAFT ISLAND DR NW, GIG HARBOR, WA 98335. Sale of the property is to satisfy the sum listed above, plus the costs incurred in performing this Order of Sale. You are to make the return within 60 days after issuance by the court. For purposes of sale, the Order may be automatically extended for 30 days. WITNESS, the Honorable TIMOTHY L ASHCRAFT, Judge of the Superior Court and seal of said court, affixed this 7th day of November, 2023 at Tacoma, Washington. CONSTANCE R. WHITE COUNTY CLERK By: AYANA WATSON, DEPUTY CLERK The sale date has been set for JANUARY 19, 2024. YOU MAY HAVE A RIGHT TO EXEMPT PROPERTY from the sale under statutes of this state, including sections 6.13.010, 6.13.030, 6.13.040, 6.15.010, and 6.15.060 of the Revised Code of Washington, in the manner described in those statutes. Presented by: MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP DAVID M. SWARTLEY, WSBA NO. 51732 108 1ST AVE S, STE 400 SEATTLE, WA. 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff In the superior court of the State of Washington for the County of Pierce: ORTING SCHOOL DISTRICT, Plaintiff, v. LOUISA and CARL RUDNICK, and the marital estate thereof, unknown heirs of Louisa and Carl Rudnick, JOHN ENGFER, MINNIE LARREW, JOHN ENGFER, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN ENGFER, and all other PERSONS AND PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN PIERCE COUNTY TAX PARCEL NO. 0519301703, Defendants. No. 232-11296-8 The State of Washington to the said Defendants, Louisa and Carl Rudnick and the marital estate thereof, unknown heirs of Louisa and Carl Rudnick, John Engfer, Minnie Larrew, Engfer, Unknown Heirs of John Engfer, and all other persons and parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in Pierce County Tax Parcel No. 0519301703: 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 20th day of December, 2023, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Orting School District, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff Shweta Jayawardhan, at her 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 object of this action is to quiet title to the property at 510 Washington Avenue North, Orting, Washington. Submitted by Shweta Jayawardhan Attorney for Orting School District Pacifica Law Group, 1191 2nd Avenue, Suite 2000, Seattle WA, 98101 King County. Published in Dispatch December 20, 27, 2023, January 3, 10,

17 & 24, 2024 MOHSSINE KERROU and family have announced the birth of their son, Elias Kerrou was born at 10:05pm, October 4th, 2008 at St. Joseph Medical Center Hospital located at 1717 South J Street Tacoma, WA 98405, on the 14th Floor.

Elias weighted 8lbs 5 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.

MOHSSINE KERROU and family have announced the birth of their daughter, Reem Kerrou was born at 3:46pm, February 16th, 2013 at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Reem weighted 7lbs 6 ounces and was 18.2 inches long.

Published in the Tacoma Weekly and Dispatch December 13, 20, 27 & January 3, 2024 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.: 48095684 Title Order No.: 230297758 Grantor: Brianne Landy, an unmarried woman and Sean Munoz, an unmarried man Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. Current trustee of the deed of trust: Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. Reference number of the deed of trust: 202107201141 Parcel number(s): 6905001050 Abbreviated legal description: LTS 1, 2 and PTN of LT 3, BLK 7, PLEASANTVILLE Commonly known as: 11452 8th Avenue Ct S, Tacoma, WA 98444 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON will on January 12, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 am at The 2nd floor entry plaza outside the County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402, 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 Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: Lots 1 and 2 and the East 6 feet of Lot 3 in Block 7 of Pleasantville as per Plat Recorded in Volume 5 of Plats, Page 18, Records of Pierce County, Washington. which is the subject of that certain Deed of Trust dated July 16, 2021, recorded July 20, 2021, under Auditor’s File No. 202107201141, records of Pierce County, Washington, from Brianne Landy, an unmarried woman and Sean Munoz, an unmarried man as Grantor, to Commonwealth Land Title Company as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (‘’MERS’’), as designated nominee for Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc., beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns as Beneficiary, which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (‘’MERS’’), as designated nominee for Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc., beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns to Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. under an assignment recorded as Instrument No. 202307070297. 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 February 1, 2023 installment on in the sum of$16,312.03 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 $3,513.29 as of September 6, 2023. The amount to cure the default payments as of the date of this notice is $20,380.64.

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$372,000.47, together with interest in the Note or other instrument secured from February 1,2023, 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 $389,001.71.

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 January 12, 2024.

The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent pay

Jan. 3, 2024 ments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured

by January 1, 2024 (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 January 1, 2024 (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 maybe terminated any time after January 1, 2024 (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: Brianne Landy 11452 8th Avenue Court S Tacoma ,WA 98444 Brianne Landy 500 W 1st Street Aberdeen, WA 98520 Sean Munoz 11452 8th Avenue Court S Tacoma ,WA 98444 Sean Munoz 500 W 1st Street Aberdeen, WA 98520 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Brianne Landy 11452 8th Avenue Court S Tacoma ,WA 98444 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Brianne Landy 500 W 1st Street Aberdeen, WA 98520 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Sean Munoz 11452 8th Avenue Court S Tacoma ,WA 98444 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Sean Munoz 500 W 1st Street Aberdeen, WA 98520 Occupant(s) 11452 8th Avenue Ct S, Tacoma, WA 98444 by both first class and certified mail on July 28, 2023 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on July 28, 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 28, 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 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 tenantoccupied 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 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. 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): 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www. dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/ post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm.The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone (Toll-free): 1-800-569-4287 or National Web site: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webLi stAction=searchandsearchstate=WAan dfilterSvc=dfc. 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/whatclear 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 Aug. , 2023 AZTEC

Published Since 1893 FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON By: Inna D. Fabyanchuk President 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 253-8017 / (877) 430-4787 A-4801304 12/13/2023, 01/03/2024 PIERCE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT IN AND FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEBRA DEARING, a married woman and KARL DEARING, a married man and the marital community composed thereof. Plaintiff, vs. ELIZABETH KATHLEEN VAN HORN, a married woman and JOHN DOE VAN HORN, a married man and the marital community composed thereof. Defendants. Cause No. 23-2-10231-8 SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANTS: A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled court

by Plaintiff’s Debra and Karl Dearing.

Plaintiff’s claims are stated in the written complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this summons. In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the complaint by stating your defense in writing, and by serving a copy upon the person signing this summons within 20 days after the service of this summons, excluding the day of service, or a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where Plaintiff is entitled to what she asks for because you have not responded. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before a default judgment may be entered. You may demand that the Plaintiff file this lawsuit with the court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the person signing this summons. Within 14 days after you serve the demand, the Plaintiff must file this lawsuit with the court, or the service on you of this summons and complaint will be void. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. DATED this 4th day of October, 2023. LEBRON LAW GROUP, PLLC By: DEOLA LEBRON, WSBA #41290 Attorney for Plaintiff LEBRON LAW GROUP, PLLC 6915 LAKEWOOD DR W | A-1 UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 98467 TEL (253)589-0909 FAX (253)267-0626 Published in the Dispatch December 6, 13, 20, 27, January 3 & 10, 2024 TS No WA080 0 0198 -22-1 TO No 220628114-WA-MSI AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: GARRY D. KUYKENDALL AND KRISTINE E. KUYKENDALL, HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc. AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-BC2 Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: ECOM TITLE 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. 2 0 0 612110 74 0 P a r c e l N u m b e r : 7000090430 Pursuant to RCW 61.24.130, this amended notice supersedes Instrument No. 202302100089, recorded February 10, 2023. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 2, 2024, 09:00 AM, 2nd Floor Entry Plaza Outside the County Courthouse, Pierce County Superior Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma WA 98402, 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 Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 43 OF CEDAR RIDGE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED MARCH 15, 1990 UNDER AUDITORS NO. 9003150404 IN PIERCE C O U N T Y, WA S H I N GTO N . A P N: 7000090430 More commonly known as 11101 203RD AVENUE EAST, BONNEY LAKE, WA 98391 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated November 22, 2006, executed by GARRY D. KUYKENDALL AND KRISTINE E. KUYKENDA LL, H US BA N D A N D WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for QUICK LOAN FUNDING, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded December 11, 2006 as Instrument No. 200612110740 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded November 3 , 2 016 a s I n s t r u m e n t N u m b e r 201611030341 and the beneficial interest was assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET BA AKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC2 and recorded December 30, 2 0 11 a s I n s t r u m e n t N u m b e r 201112300036 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pierce County, Washington. II. No action commenced

by The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-BC2, 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 April 1, 2021 To December 6, 2023 Number of Payments 2 $2,317.12 2 $2,216.89 6 $2,234.35 12 $2,228.02 8 $2,232.61 3 $2,418.16 Total $74,325.72 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION April 1, 2021 December 6, 2023 0 $0.00 $0.00 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: November 22, 2006 Note Amount $320,400.00 Interest Paid To: March 1, 2021 Next Due Date: April 1, 2021 Current Beneficiary: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-BC2 Contact Phone No: 800-3657107 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 $389,374.72, 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 February 2, 2024. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 22, 2024, (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 January 22, 2024 (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 January 22, 2024 (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, The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-BC2 or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS GARRY D KUYKENDALL 11101 203RD AVENUE EAST, BONNEY LAKE, WA 98391 KRISTINE E KUYKENDALL 11101 203RD AVENUE EAST, BONNEY LAKE, WA 98391 by both first class and certified mail on December 27, 2022, 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 December 28, 2022 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 ASSIS-

TANCE 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: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov Dated: December 6, 2023 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/ PayOff Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 98242, Pub Dates: 1/3/2024, 1/24/2024, EATONVILLE DISPATCH TS No WA09 0 0 0 0 08 -22-1 TO No 2 2012 20 5 5 -WA -VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: ROBERT W BOETTCHER AND HEIDI M BOETTCHER, HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: ROUTH CRABTREE OLSEN-JAMES MIERSMA Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 201002170535 Parcel Number: 6022500050 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 2, 2024, 09:00 AM, 2nd Floor Entry Plaza Outside the County Courthouse, Pierce County Superior Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma WA 98402, 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 Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL A: LOT 5, GOAT HILL, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED MAY 1, 1998, UNDER RECORDING NO. 9805015001, IN MILTON, PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL B: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DELINEATED ON GOAT HILL, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED MAY 1, 1998 UNDER RECORDING NO. 9805015001, IN MILTON, PIERCE C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TO N A P N : 6022500050 More commonly known as 1614 19TH AVE CT, MILTON, WA 98354 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 5, 2010, executed

by ROBERT W BOETTCHER AND HEIDI M BOETTCHER, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTR ATIO N SYSTEMS, INC (“MERS”), as designated nominee for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded February 17, 2010 as Instrument No. 201002170535 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper and recorded June 27, 202 2 as Inst r ument N umber 202206270223 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pierce County, Washington. II. No action commenced

by Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 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 September 1, 2020 To September 15, 2023 Number of Payments 1 $79,146.35 Total $79,146.35 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION September 1, 2020 September 15, 2023 $1,223.60 $1,223.60 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: February 5, 2010 Note Amount $280,823.00 Interest Paid To: August 1, 2020 Next Due Date: September 1, 2020 Current Beneficiary: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Contact Phone No: 800-306-9027 Address: 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $218,633.70, 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 February 2, 2024. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 22, 2024, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any

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time before January 22, 2024 (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 January 22, 2024 (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, Nationstar Mortgage LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS HEIDI M BOETTCHER 1614 19TH AVE CT, MILTON, WA 98354 HEIDI M BOETTCHER 28608 27TH PLACE SO, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 ROBERT W BOETTCHER 1614 19TH AVE CT, MILTON, WA 98354 ROBERT W BOETTCHER 28608 27TH PLACE SO, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 by both first class and certified mail on August 18, 2023, 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 August 18, 2023 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 Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov Dated: September 18, 2023 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 95902, Pub Dates: 1/3/2024, 1/24/2024, EATONVILLE DISPATCH

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Published Since 1893

GRIVAS from Page 5Æ navigate reservations for the sites like the Coliseum et.al. whose hours became erratic due to scorching temperatures.

FLIGHT TIPS All of the same goes for planning the traveling portion of your trip – scope out the easiest way to the airport, or the best route for your road trip. Learn little tricks like Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s Spot Saver (https://www.portseattle.org/ SEAspotsaver) which lets you book a 15-minute window in a specific TSA line up to five days before your departure. There will still be a line, but of twenty versus 200 fellow travelers. (Hot tip: book in advance – spots are limited and are likely to be booked if you wait until you are on the way to the airport.)

Buy yourself some extra peace of mind by booking a morning flight which are less likely to get delayed or canceled.

LAWS from Page 1Æ controlled substance subject to criminal penalties even though Washington has allowed medicinal use for qualifying patients since 1998 and legal recreational use by adults since 2012.

Those contradictions are also compounded by state and federal laws which allow employers, contractors, and grant recipients in Washington to establish drug-free workplace policies, including drug and alcohol testing.

With Senate Bill 5123, employers are now prohibited from discriminating against a prospective employee based on that person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace. Nor can employers require drug screening tests which identify “non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites” in a person.

However, the new legislation does not prohibit an employer from: making hiring decisions based on drug screening for substances other than cannabis or marijuana; requiring testing of an employee following an accident on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or medications; the right to maintain a workplace free of drugs and alcohol, or any other obligation required by federal law or regulation.

Nor does the bill apply to applicants seeking employment with law enforcement agencies, jails and corrections facilities, fire departments, emergency medical responders, 911 dispatchers, positions in the airline or aerospace industries, or other “safety-sensitive” jobs identified by employers for which impairment poses “a substantial risk of death.”

PAID SICK LEAVE FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS: Senate Bill 5111 will require employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked by an employee after 90 days. Up to 40 hours of unused paid sick leave can carry over to the following year. If there is a separation, an employee rehired within 12 months by the same employer is entitled to have previously accrued sick

The Light Rail only costs about $5 and runs regularly. If you have time, and don’t have too much luggage, it’s a lot cheaper than an Uber and less hassle than driving yourself and paying for parking or begging a friend.

Pack as lightly as you can, wear comfy clothes, slip-on shoes, and bring noise canceling headphones. I like to bring an empty water bottle, fill it pre-flight while buying a salad or the healthiest food I can find. I carry various powdered teas, flavored vitamin supplements, and snacks like dark chocolate, nuts, fruit or vegetable chips baked with coconut oil, and sometimes oranges, clementines or grapes.

Lastly, once you’ve made your plans, try to let go of the perfect picture in your mind of your trip. That goes for everything, from your experiences to the people you meet – including your friends and family. Let it all be, and you’ll find it’s easier to adapt to hiccups in the plan, and as a side benefit, savor the most enjoyment you can. leave reinstated. Otherwise, the employer is not required to reimburse a worker who resigns, retires, or is terminated for unused paid sick leave.

The state’s paid sick leave requirements do not apply to union construction workers covered by collective bargaining agreements which already contain or specifically waive such provisions.

ILLEGAL STREET RACING: Senate Bill 5606 looks to deter and further penalize illegal street racing after law enforcement agencies in Washington reported an increasing number of sometimes violent or deadly events in recent years.

As defined by the new law, “willfully comparing or contesting the relative speeds of motor vehicles” on public roadways or unauthorized off-street locations constitutes racing, even if the vehicles don’t exceed the maximum speed limit. Racing is considered reckless driving – a gross misdemeanor carrying penalties up to a $5,000 fine and one year in jail.

Police making an arrest have the discretion to have the offending vehicles towed and impounded. Vehicles impounded for more than 120 hours are considered abandoned. If unclaimed by owners after notification by the Department of Licensing, the vehicles can be sold at public auction. Proceeds can by used by the police agency to “improve general traffic safety” within its jurisdiction.

Officers and police agencies aren’t held liable for damages in an impound is later determined to be improper, the bill states.

Other new laws which start next week pertain to the state’s Uniform Commercial Code (SB 5077), enhanced voting rights (HB 1048), fire sprinkler contractors (SB 5425), paid family or medical leave data (SB 5586), newspaper tax breaks (SB 5199), pet insurance (SB 5319), commercial driver licenses (HB 1058), nurse staffing standards (SB 5236), eliminating college-in-thehigh-school fees (SB 5048), tax credits for working families (HB 1477), providing post-conviction access to legal counsel (SB 5046), and collective bargaining for management employees in Washington state government (SB 1122).