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With a new coach, Cruisers prepare for 2023 season

By Skip Smith

Writer

Approaching the 2023 high school football season, the Eatonville Cruiser football team is gearing up for another successful year. With a fresh head coach at the helm, the Cruisers aim to capitalize on their achievements from the previous season and continue their streak of six consecutive trips to the state playo s.

Taking charge a er Gavin Kralik's departure, Rex Norris assumes the role of head coach. Norris, who served as the team's defensive coordinator the last few seasons, is no stranger to leading a team. He previously guided the Kentwood Conquerors football team from 2004 to 2015, amassing an 8730 record, including ve league titles.

Norris is fully aware of the responsibility he's inheriting from Kralik and

the rich legacy of Cruiser football.

“Eatonville football has thrived under the remarkable leadership of Gavin Kralik for several seasons. His e orts not only cultivated a strong team culture but also reinstated Eatonville as

a force in the state,” he said. “Despite changes in coaching sta and the departure of key players to college, we are committed to upholding that legacy. While we're demanding a lot from our coaches and players, the groundwork is in place for the tradition

DNR has blunt message for UAV operators: Stop flying drones near wildfires

By Randy Bracht e Center Square

As wildland res continue to burn around the region, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources has a blunt message for operators of unmanned aerial vehicles: “STOP FLYING DRONES NEAR WILDFIRES. DRONES GROUND OUR AIRCRAFT.”

“Can’t believe we have to say this,” the agency posted on social media earlier this week.

to endure. We eagerly anticipate the upcoming season."

Eatonville is not the lone team in the league introducing new leadership. Elma's Ron Clark stepped down, and

e message was also shared in recent news releases as DNR personnel and scores of other re ghters battled two major blazes which started last Friday in Spokane County, prompting mass evacuations of residents and destroying hundreds of homes. Two related deaths have been reported. Authorities say drones pose a serious threat to aircra which “ y low and fast” when planes and helicopters are used to assess and combat the ames.

Contributing

Courtesy Alyssa Kosirog

Eatonville Head Coach Rex Norris gives instruction to his team during their jamboree this past Saturday in Orting. DRONES

Drone operators who intrude into a re space are subject to Federal Aviation Administration violations with civil penalties ranging up to $27,500 plus possible criminal prosecution.

In June, air crews had to leave the Iron Creek Fire in the Gi ord Pinchot National Forest near Randle due to a drone in the area, DNR reported.

“Our re ghting operations are more important than those 12 likes you'll get on Instagram,” the department said on its Facebook post. “Interference with our aerial operations could cost our re crews crucial time.”

e same warning applies to boaters trying to “race” aircra scooping water from lakes for re suppression. DNR cited one instance where a jet ski drove in front of a scooper.

“It's not cute! You'll lose (your pride and possibly your boat),” the advisory stated. “ ere are multiple res on the landscape. We’re trying to contain them quickly. Give our crews space to put them out!”

In an update issued this Friday morning in Spokane County, the Gray Fire near Medical Lake has burned an estimated 10,016 acres and is considered 68% contained. A total of 638 personnel have been deployed on the blaze, including 13 crews, 72 engines, three bulldozers and 17 water tenders.

As residents begin to return,

authorities said crews are mopping up the perimeter and working inside the burned area to perform structure assessments, take down hazardous trees, and suppress hot spots. e arrival of rain earlier this week was welcome and light showers might arrive today before warmer weather returns this weekend with temperatures in the 90s, the report stated.

A closed portion of Interstate 90 between Spokane and Sprague was also reopened earlier this week, along with access to State Routes 904 and 902.

In north Spokane County, just over 1,000 personnel are assigned to the Oregon Fire, which has burned an estimated 11,063 acres and is considered 16% contained. ere, 25 crews are utilizing 71 engines, 10 bulldozers, 21 water tenders, and four helicopters.

e incident crew used its own authorized aerial drones on the re’s east ank to scout for pockets of heat and improve containment line locations.

“Great progress has been made in containment line strength (notably on the west ank) and structure protection, with none lost in the last 48 hours,” Friday’s update stated.

Evacuation levels continue to change and residents were advised to check updated maps posted on Facebook for Spokane and Pend Oreille counties.

CRUISERS from Page 1

the role will now be shared by Casey Doyle and Larry Raynes, who were last year's o ensive and defensive coordinators. Similarly, in Tenino, turmoil within the high school administration, school district, and school board prompted Cary Nagel and his entire team to resign, despite their successful transformation of the program into a perennial state contender. Former Capital head coach Darren Tinnerstet has taken over from Nagel.

A er sharing the league title with Tenino and Montesano last season, the Cruisers are determined to claim the top spot in the standings this year. e team boasts 13 returning starters, with six on o ense and seven on defense.

e most signi cant gaps to address are in the o ensive and defensive lines, as well as the quarterback position.

Senior Hunter Klumpar will assume the role of quarterback. A er serving as a backup for the past few seasons, Klumpar is stepping up as the starter and aims to lead the Cruisers back to the playo s. Klumpar will have the support of a couple of All-League returning players. Junior Ky Nation, who led the team in receiving with 403 yards, will continue as a wide receiver.

Senior Dylan Norman, who achieved over 1,100 rushing yards last season, is set to lead Eatonville's running game once again.

Key players: Dylan Norman (RB), Ky Nation (WR/DB), Riley Hill (WR), Memphis Barney (OL), Aaron

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Tozier (OL) Nick Shipman (OL), Payton Hanly (LB/RB), Max Henley (LB), Evan Wimbles (DL), Riley Storm (DB)

Schedule: Again this year, the Cruisers will play a pretty tough nonleague schedule with three of those being against teams that made it to the state tournament.

“We have a very young team,” said Norris. “So the early experience of playing playo -caliber teams will help us gain the understanding of what it means to play at that level. Our league has constantly had top 10 teams and you have to be ready for that if you want to make it to the playo s. Every year, we want to prepare our players to complete at a high level and this schedule will force the issue.”

e Cruisers will open the season on the road as they travel to Ingersoll Stadium in Bremerton to take on the Olympic Trojans for the second year in a row.

Here is the Cruisers' complete 2023 season schedule:

Sept. 1 @ Olympic, 6 p.m. (Integrity Roo ng Stadium, Bremerton)

Sept. 7 vs Centralia, 7 p.m.

Sept. 16 @ Cascade Christian, 7 p.m. (Sunset Stadium, Sumner HS)

Sept. 23 @ Bellevue Christian, 2 p.m. (Sammamish HS Stadium, Bellevue)

Sept. 30 vs Tenino, 1 p.m.

Oct. 6 @ Montesano, 7 p.m. (Rottle Field, Montesano HS)

Oct. 13 vs Orting, 7 p.m.

Oct. 19 vs Elma, 7 p.m.

Oct. 27 @ Hoquiam, 7 p.m. (Olympic Stadium, Hoquiam)

DIRECTORY

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY APPLICATIONS

Carter and Rainier.

ALANON HELP

Where church is the way it should be!

10:30

e 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.

am

LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC

CHURCH

253-875-6630

Antonie Ave. N. 253-875-6630

(360) 832-4315

Pastor Larry Dorothy

Christ Episcopal Church 210 5th St. SW Puyallup, WA 98371 253-848-2323 www.episcopallup.com

Sunday Services

8am & 10am

10 am also livestreamed on Facebook

To learn more about the group, contact Mike Eaton at 253-310–7709 or reach him in person at the library any Friday. ere is no obligation. Application forms to join the organization are available at the library.

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

Alanon is available to help people struggling with a loved one’s drinking. Call 425-830-0314.

HOEDOWN FOR HISTORY

SEPT. 16

A Hoedown and Auction are planned for Sept. 16 from 3-6 p.m. at the Eagle’s hall in Eatonville. Dancing will be lively with professional caller Leo Catt. Refreshments, a ra e and bene t Auction will round out the program. Admission is free.

e Auction will Include everything from hunting equipment, artwork from local artists, and gi cards from local Eatonville establishments.

Proceeds will bene t the South Pierce County Historical Society. Everybody has a history – family and friends are welcome.

OPEN DOORS OPEN TABLE R T S O P E N M I N D S Eatonville United Methodist Church Worship Service 10:30am 185 Mashell Ave N. Church: 360.832.4021 Home: 360 832 4562 Cell: 361 330 9666 Pastor

ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS MEETINGS OFFERED

Bernard Preston Ritchea

10515 269TH ST. E., GRAHAM, WA 98338

www.livingwordlutheranchurch.com

(253) 846-1276 SUNDAY 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE

Alcoholics Anonymous is available for people who have a problem with alcohol. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, noon Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays at the corner of

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e South Pierce Historical Society (SPCHS) supports historical preservation in and around Eatonville.

Submit information to dispatch@ pacifcpublishing.com

Fish & Wildlife gives hunting numbers for Washington, U.S.

By Samuel Stebbins e Center Square

Hunting, while no longer a practical necessity, remains a popular pastime in the United States — and one that has drawn rising public interest in recent years. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, there were over 15.9 million licensed hunters in the U.S. in 2021, nearly 800,000 more than there were in 2018.

While hunting is a way of life for many Americans in all 50 states, in some parts of the country, it is far more popular than others.

In Washington, 185,147 paid hunting licenses were issued in 2021. Adjusting for population, this comes out to 2.4 for every 100 people, the 11th fewest among states.

Explanations for hunting's popularity in certain parts of the country vary. Hunting culture, simplicity of hunting laws, the size of available game, or the variety and abundance of animal species can all play a role. Many of the states with the most hunters per capita have access to public land open to sports men and women.

According to the Protected Areas Database program of the U.S. Geological Survey, 38.3% of land area in Washington is publicly protected, the 12th highest share among states.

All data on the number of licensed hunters is from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Population data used to adjust hunting license apportionments per capita came from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2021 American Community Survey.

September is National Preparedness Month

Submitted

National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.

Much ado about TOMATOES

By Lynda Balslev

If you have the luxury — I mean, the problem — of too many end-of-season tomatoes, then this confit is for you. Confit is an ancient form of preservation in which perishable food is slowly cooked at a low temperature in fat and then stored in fat. It was (and is) an efficient and safe method to cook and store meat and fish that would otherwise perish. The term “confit” also applies to preserving fruits and vegetables, which may be slowly cooked in oil or a sugar syrup — a method that yields jams, chutneys and candied fruit. This end-of-summer confit is a rich, bright and buttery blend of tomatoes and garlic. The key to the recipe is its simplicity of ingredients and the slow cooking time, which allows the tomatoes to reduce to a juicy sludge and a whole head of garlic to collapse and melt into a buttery paste. Your reward is a savory jam with myriad uses. Smear the confit on crostini, spoon a dollop into a bowl of pasta, use as a pizza sauce, or dilute it with cream for a silky, rich soup. No matter the use, it will be a warm and sunny memory of summer's tomato bounty.

TOMATO AND GARLIC CONFIT

Active time: 10 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Yield: Makes about 2 cups

1 large garlic head

Extra-virgin olive oil

2 pounds cherry or heirloom tomatoes

2 sprigs fresh thyme or marjoram

1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. To roast the garlic, slice off the top of the head, about 1/4 inch. Place on a piece of foil, cut side up, and drizzle with about 1 tablespoon olive oil. Wrap the foil up over the garlic and crimp to seal. Place in a small baking pan or on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven until the cloves are very soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size of the bulb. Remove the garlic and cool to the touch. Squeeze out the garlic cloves onto a work surface and mash to form a paste.

While the garlic roasts, cook the tomatoes: Combine the tomatoes and 1/3 cup oil in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the tomatoes begin to break down, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.

Add the herb sprigs and continue to cook over mediumlow heat until all the tomatoes have broken down and the sauce thickens, 30 to 40 minutes more, stirring occasionally while breaking up the tomatoes with the wooden spoon.

Stir in the garlic, salt and pepper and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to meld the flavors. Taste for seasoning.

Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. The confit may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Lynda Balslev is an awardwinning writer, cookbook author, and recipe developer based in northern California. Visit TasteFood at TasteFoodblog.com.

In 2021, FEMA’s Ready Campaign and the Ad Council broke ground by producing the first-ever national preparedness campaign specifically targeting the Latino community for National Preparedness Month. Released during Hispanic Heritage month, the advertisements centered around the Latino community’s commitment to personal planning for occasions and family milestones as a bridge to also planning for disasters.

This one-of-a-kind campaign is committed to putting people first and reaching communities where they are. To continue these efforts, this year’s National Preparedness Month campaign will feature a call to action for the Black and African American community.

This year’s national public service announcements are being developed and will be released throughout the country this September, to help get preparedness information into the hands of those who live in underserved communities.

2023 Theme: Preparing for Older Adults

The Ready Campaign’s 2023

National Preparedness Month theme is “Take Control in 1, 2, 3”. The campaign will focus on preparing older adults for disasters, specifically older adults from communities that are disproportionally impacted by the all-hazard events, which continue to threaten the nation.

We know older adults can face greater risks when it comes to the multitude of extreme weather events and emergencies we now face, especially if they are living alone, are low-income, have a disability, or live in rural areas.

Emergency managers and all those who work with and support older adult communities to access the new webpage available in English and Spanish languages at Ready.gov/older-adults and Ready. gov/es/adultos-mayores for initial messaging, graphics and resources. For more information on preparing with disabilities visit Ready. gov/disability or Ready.gov/es/ discapacidad in Spanish.

Washington State Parks has collected $14M more so far than 2021-23 projections

By Spencer Pauley The Center Square

Washington State Parks took in more money than expected during the past two years.

State Parks has collected $141.7 million so far in the current 202123 biennium. That's $14 million, or 12%, more than the department anticipated. That’s according to a financial report delivered at a Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on Wednesday

Laura Holmes, Washington State Parks administrative services director, said the initial revenue projections were conservative. The excess $14 million was used on supplemental requests, according to her: $5 million for inflationary costs, $5 million for equipment and the remaining $4 million for park

maintenance.

Discover Pass sales made up 37% of the $141.7 million in collected revenue, more than camping, roofed overnight accommodations, license renewal donations and other revenue streams.

According to the financial update, 41.1 million people visited Washington parks from July 2022 through June 2023. That is 1% more than the 40.8 million that visited in the 2022 fiscal year.

Initial results from July hint that collected revenue may continue to increase in the 2024 fiscal year. Last month, $9.9 million was reported collected, which is 7% more than what the department originally projected. Projections for August are nearly $12 million in generated revenue, and then a drop off until spring starts in March 2024.

Courtesy Lynda Balslev

File No: 22-00354WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust

Alex A. Rabago Current Beneficiary The Federal Savings Bank Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 201907050218 Parcel Number(s) 7107540470 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on September 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Second Floor Entry Plaza Outside Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98402, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the followingdescribed real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 47 OF RAINIER MEADOWS, DIVISION NO. 4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 28, 1983 UNDER RECORDING NO. 8309280207. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 8607 158th Street E, Puyallup, WA 98375 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 25, 2019, recorded July 5, 2019, under Auditor’s File No. 201907050218, records of Pierce County, Washington, from Alex A. Rabago, as Grantor, to Fidelity National Title Insurance Company as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for The Federal Savings Bank, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to The Federal Savings Bank, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 202301110519. 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 defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows:

1. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: o $69,755.89 which included the monthly payments, late charges, and accrued fees and costs. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $303,359.73, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from October 1, 2020, 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 September 8, 2023. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by August 28, 2023 (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 August 28, 2023 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after August 28, 2023 (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 Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Alex A. Rabago 8607 158th Street E Puyallup, WA 98375 Marlese Rabago 8607 158th Street E Puyallup, WA 98375 Marlese Rabago C/o Alex M. Mifflin, Attorney 417 E Pioneer, Suite A Puyallup, WA 98372 by both first class and certified mail on February 27, 2023; and the notice of default was personally served upon the Borrower and Grantor, or was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on February 27, 2023. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and 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 an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the 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 chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice

Legal Notices

in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. 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: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/ sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=sea rch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT AFFINIA DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC MAY BE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

DATED May 1, 2023. By: Samantha

Snyder Name: Samantha Snyder Title: Officer of Affinia Default Services, LLC 320 120th Ave. NE, Suite B203 Bellevue, WA 98005 (425) 800-4703 NPP0434597

To: DISPATCH (PIERCE) 08/09/2023, 08/30/2023

File No: 23-00473WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Michelle

Lavigne Current Beneficiary CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.

Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 202005130636 Parcel Number(s)

2745001070 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on September 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Second Floor Entry Plaza Outside Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98402, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following-described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 9 AND THE NORTH 5

FEET OF LOT 10 IN BLOCK 7 OF BUCKLEY’S ADDITION TO TACOMA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF FILED IN VOLUME 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 48 RECORDS OF PIERCE COUNTY; SITUATE IN THE CITY OF TACOMA, COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 1116 N Steele Street, Tacoma, WA 98406

The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated May 13, 2020, recorded May 13, 2020, under Auditor’s File No. 202005130636, records of Pierce County, Washington, from Michelle Lavigne, as Grantor, to Chicago Title Insurance Company as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC., beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns , as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 202302070274. 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 defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows:

1. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: o $40,610.26 which included the monthly payments, late charges, and accrued fees and costs. o IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $376,167.24, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from December 1, 2021, 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 September 8, 2023. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by August 28, 2023 (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 August 28, 2023 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after August 28, 2023 (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 Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Michelle Lavigne 1116 N. STEELE STREET TACOMA, WA 98406 Michelle Lavigne 7746-b 70th Pank Patalian Rd Fort Knox, WA 40121 by both first class and certified mail on March 15, 2023; and the notice of default was personally served upon the Borrower and Grantor, or was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on March 15, 2023. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and 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 abovedescribed property. IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the 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 chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. 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: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/ fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&sea rchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT AFFINIA DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC MAY BE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED May, 1, 2023.

By: Samantha Snyder Name: Samantha Snyder Title: Officer of Affinia Default Services, LLC 320 120th Ave. NE, Suite B203 Bellevue, WA 98005 (425) 800-4703 NPP0434594 To: DISPATCH (PIERCE) 08/09/2023, 08/30/2023 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (rcw46.55.130), GRAHAM TOWING #5124 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON September 5, 2023 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 August 30, 2023

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE BOEING EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. KARIN PRATT; UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF STEPHEN T. PRATT, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF TROY PRATT, DECEASED; BOEING EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Case No.: 232-07980-4 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

To: UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF STEPHEN T. PRATT, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF TROY PRATT, DECEASED, 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 30th day of August, 2023, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Boeing Employees’ Credit Union, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys

for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 721 190th Street E, Spanaway, WA 98387, Pierce County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust.

DATED: 8/30/2023 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/Grace Chu Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 David Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Dispatch August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27 & October 4, 2023

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN THE ESTATE OF PAMELA JEAN TRIPLETT, Deceased

Case No.: 23-4-05404-8 KNT PRO -

BATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW

11.40.030) PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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(3); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in 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

August 8, 2023 Date of first publication

August 16, 2023 /s/ WILLIE D TRIPLETT

WILLIE D TRIPLETT Administrator for the Estate of PAMELA JEAN TRIPLETT c/o

Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 878-8777 /s/ Renee

Roman Renee Roman, WSBA #17728

Attorney for the Estate of PAMELA JEAN

TRIPLETT Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 878-

8777 Published in the Dispatch August

16, 23 & 30, 2023

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE KEVIN HAMILTON and JERI ANNE HAMILTON, husband and wife and the marital community composed thereof, Plaintiffs, vs. The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Personal Representatives, and Estates of VERNARD P. CHRISTIE, Deceased, and IRENE E. CHRISTIE, as her separate estate, VERNARD P. CHRISTIE and IRENE E. CHRISTIE, Defendants. NO. 23-2-086762 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION The State of Washington to the said following Defendants: TO: The Defendants; TO: The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Personal Representatives, and Estates of VERNARD P. CHRISTIE, Deceased, and IRENE E. CHRISTIE, as her separate Estate; TO: Estates of VERNARD P. CHRISTIE, Deceased, and IRENE E. CHRISTIE, as her separate estate; TO: VERNARD P. CHRISTIE; and TO: IRENE E. CHRISTIE 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 10th day of August, 2023, and defend the above-entitled action, in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs, KEVIN HAMILTON and JERI ANNE HAMILTON, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiffs KEVIN HAMILTON and JERI ANNE HAMILTON, at his office stated below, 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. This is an action for Quiet Title and Declaratory Judgment seeking to quiet title to certain real property located at 506 Corrin Ave. SE in Orting, (Pierce County) Washington and related relief. Plaintiffs’ family purchased that property from Defendants in 1977/1978, but no deed was apparently recorded. Petitioners and their family have held color of title since at least 1991, when a deed was recorded transferring title to Plaintiffs’ father, their predecessor. Plaintiffs received a deed and have held color of title to the property in 1993. Plaintiffs and/or their predecessors have continuously, actually, openly, and notoriously possessed, used, maintained, and paid taxes on the property since 1977/1978 and have had color of title to that property since at least 1991.

Plaintiffs are entitled to an order quieting title to the property in favor of them and as against Defendants or holding anyone by or through them, including, by adverse possession and pursuant to RCW

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: WALTRAUD F. WILLIAMS, Deceased. NO. 23-4-01845-4

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 PROBATE: August 7, 2023.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 16, 2023. DATED this 10th day of August, 2023. BARBARA ANN CARTER Personal Representative Presented by: BURNS LAW, PLLC By: Martin Burns, WSBA No. 23412 Attorney for Personal Representative 524 Tacoma Ave. S. Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 507-5586 Published in the Dispatch August 16, 23 & 30, 2023 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: SONYA S. MOREHART, Deceased. NO. 23-4-01862-4

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(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in 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: August 16, 2023

Date of first publication: August 23, 2023

DATED this 16th day of August, 2023. MIKE MOREHART, Personal Representative BURNS LAW, PLLC 524 Tacoma Ave. S. Tacoma, Washington 98402 Telephone: (253) 507-5586 Facsimile: (253) 507-5713

Published in the Dispatch August 23, 30 & September 6, 2023

ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 05/22/2023 IN THE OFFICE OF THE PIERCE COUNTY RECORDER. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.:23-128365

Title Order No.:230079586 Grantor: Luke

E. Edmondson and Kippum Lee a married couple Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Current trustee of the deed of trust: Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Reference number of the deed of trust: 202001090509 Parcel number(s): 6026600140 Abbreviated legal description: LT 14, LAWSON PLAT, PHASE II Commonly known as: 20521 79th Avenue E, Spanaway, WA 98387 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON will on September 29, 2023, at the hour of 10:00 am at the Second Floor Entry Plaza outside the Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, towit: Lot 14, Lawson plat, phase II, according to the plat thereof recorded May 27, 2014 under recording no. 201405275001, records of Pierce County. Washington: Together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress as delineated on Lawson plat, phase II, according to the plat thereof recorded May 27, 2014 under recording no. 201405275001, records of Pierce County, Washington; Also together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress as delineated on Lawson plat phase 1, according to the plat thereof recorded May 19, 2010 under recording no. 201005195006, records of Pierce County, Washington which is the subject of that certain Deed of Trust dated November 23, 2019, recorded January 9, 2020, under Auditor’s File No. 202001090509, records of Pierce County, Washington, from Luke E. Edmondson and Kippum Lee a married couple as Grantor, to First American Title

certain Deed of Trust dated September 28, 2017, executed by MARCEY NELSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AND SHANE ROTH, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded September 29, 2017 as Instrument No. 201709291162 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded December 8, 2020 as Instrument Number 202012080625 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company d/b/a Evergreen Home Loans and recorded August 28, 2019 as Instrument Number 201908280260 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pierce County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company d/b/a Evergreen Home Loans, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN

DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS

WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION

From December 1, 2021 To May 3, 2023

Number of Payments 18 $2,078.86 Total

$37,419.48 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION December 1, 2021 May 3, 2023

$975.46 $975.46 PROMISSORY NOTE

INFORMATION Note Dated: September 28, 2017 Note Amount $373,067.00 In -

terest Paid To: November 1, 2021 Next

Due Date: December 1, 2021

Beneficiary: Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company d/b/a Evergreen

Home Loans Contact Phone No: (602) 457-8211 Address: 4500 S. Lakeshore Drive, Suite 695, Tempe, AZ 85282 IV.

The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $284,570.30, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on September 8, 2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by August 28, 2023, (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 August 28, 2023 (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 August 28, 2023 (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, Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company d/b/a Evergreen Home Loans or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS MARCEY

ELIZABETH HESSON 19805 130TH

AVE E, GRAHAM, WA 98338 SHANE

WILLIAM HESSON 19805 130TH AVE

E, GRAHAM, WA 98338 SHANE ROTH 19805 130TH AVE E, GRAHAM, WA 98338 by both first class and certified mail on March 24, 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 March 24, 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 tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in ac -

cordance 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. 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 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: May 3, 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: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/ Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 91537, Pub Dates: 8/9/2023, 8/30/2023, EATONVILLE DISPATCH

Victoria Book WSDOT PO Box 47440 Olympia, WA 98504-7440 Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, SR 161 South Creek Remove Fish Barrier, is located at SR 161, between milepost 14.78 and 14.90 in Graham, Pierce county.

This project involves 1.079 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road construction activities.

The receiving waterbody is Unnamed Tributary to South Creek.

Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.

Comments can be submitted to: ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or ATTN: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater Washington State Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 985047696

Published in the Dispatch August 23 & 30, 2023

WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAND EXCHANGE NO. 86-104196

Starting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room 13718 Pacific Ave S. Tacoma, WA, 98444

This hearing is to provide information and receive testimony on the proposed Land Bank Exchange 2023 exchange. A summary of testimony will be presented to the Board of Natural Resources at a regularly scheduled meeting, when and if the proposal is determined to have significant benefits. All written testimony must be received by October 04th, 2023, and be addressed to the State of Washington, Department of Natural Resources, Strategic Planning Office, ATTN: Matthew Matulovich, Exchange, PO Box 47014, Olympia, WA 98504-7014, or emailed to exchanges@dnr.wa.gov. For more information call Matthew Matulovich at 564-669-0897 or go to DNR’s website at: https://www.dnr.wa.gov/managedlands/land-transactions/land-bank-exchange-2023.

This proposal is between the Department of Natural Resources Land Bank & Department of Natural Resources Land Trusts (Common School; Escheat; Charitable, Educational, Penal, and Reformatory Institutions (CEPRI)). The exchange would consolidate state trust lands, increase land management efficiency, and provide long-term trust revenue that helps build public schools, universities and other public institutions. The proposed exchange affects portions of the following described lands. For maps see the website listed above or call to request one by mail.

State Trusts to Land Bank

Sec 22-T20N-R3E, W.M.

Sec 6-T18N-R4E, W.M.

Sec 16-T17N-R2E, W.M.

Sec 6-T17N-R5E, W.M.

Comprising 70.38 acres, more or less

Land Bank to State Trusts

Sec 11-T31N-R5E, W.M.

Comprising 1.51 acres, more or less

Published in the Dispatch August 30, 2023

Light rail service between Bellevue and Redmond set to launch next spring

By Spencer Pauley The Center Square

Sound Transit has cleared the way for the partial start of the East Link light rail Starter Line between South Bellevue and Redmond Technology Stations next spring.

The Sound Transit Board of Directors has authorized up to $43 million from the existing East Link Extension's $3.7 billion budget to fund projects necessary to open the East Link Starter Line in March 2024.

The eight-station segment’s opening was approved by the board on Thursday, despite the fact the full East Link light rail extension will not be completed by then. Quality-control issues were discovered along the Interstate 90 portion of the East Link Extension, resulting in the demolition and reconstruction of several concrete bases supporting the structure of the rail line.

Service is proposed to run with two-car trains every 10 minutes, 16 hours a day. The initial light rail service will run between South Bellevue and Redmond Technology stations, but will also connect passengers to Overlake Medical Center, the Spring District and the BelRed area.

“It’s an exciting step to connect more communities via fast, carbon-free Link light rail, and opening these stations on the Eastside is the opening act of the 2 Line,” Sound Transit Board Chair and King County Executive Dow Constantine said in a statement. “From Redmond to Bellevue, people have a new option to get to work, school, and all the things that make this community special.”

The board is expected in October to approve completion of the East Link Extension project as part of Sound Transit's 2024 Service Plan.

The East Link Extension project was approved by voters in 2008, with construction on the project beginning in 2017.

Light rail trains have been running to test the overhead electrical power system and train signal system. Simulated service is set to begin in early 2024 as part of stress testing of operations.