Free tax help offered at 12 Seattle Public Library locations
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The Seattle Public Library, United Way of King County (UWKC) and AARP are collaborating to offer free, in-person tax preparation service through mid-April at 12 Library A Tax help volunteer helping someone at the Central Library locations. The library is offering free drop-in tax help with UWKC at two locations and with AARP at 10 more locations.
Trained volunteers can answer questions and help you prepare your personal tax return. This service is free and available to individuals only. The service is not available for business tax returns. See the list of eligibility requirements and required documents you need to bring at spl. org/TaxHelp. You can also find an updated list of Tax Help sessions on our Tax Help calendar.
In 2024, the Library hosted 251 Tax Help sessions, which helped taxpayers file 4,514 returns through the Library.
TAX HELP AT THE CENTRAL LIBRARY AND SOUTH PARK BRANCH
UWKC Tax Help serves anyone who earned less than $80,000 in 2024. Drop-in help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The last client will be taken 30-45 minutes before the end of Tax Help hours.
Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 5 (through April 19)
Mondays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays through Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S. (through April 19)
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spanish support provided upon request.
TAX HELP AT 10 OTHER LOCATIONS
AARP offers both drop-in assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and appointmentbased assistance. Please note that you can make an appointment with AARP at their Tax Aide site.
Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W. (through April 8)
Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (drop-in)
Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave. N. (through April 14)
Mondays from noon to 3:30 p.m. (drop-in)
Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (drop-in)
Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S. (through April 11)
Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (appointment preferred)
Douglass–Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way, Seattle (through April 14)
Mondays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (appointment preferred)
Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (appointment preferred)
Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N. (through April 10)
Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. (drop-in)
NewHolly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., Seattle (through April 12)
Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. (appointment preferred)
Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave.
N.E. (through April 12)
Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (drop-in)
Queen Anne Branch, 400 W.
Savvy Senior: How much do you have to make to file taxes in 2025?
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season?
My earned income stopped when I retired last March, so I’m wondering if I need to file a tax return this year.
Retired in 2024
Dear Retired,
Whether or not you are required to file a federal income tax return this year will depend on how much you earned last year, as well as the source of the income, your age and filing status.
Here’s a rundown of this tax season’s IRS tax filing requirement thresholds.
For most people, this is pretty straightforward. If your 2024 gross income –which includes all taxable income, not counting your Social Security benefits unless you are married and filing separately – was below the threshold for your filing status and age, you probably won’t have to file. But if it’s over, you will.
Garfield St. (through April 13)
Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (drop-in)
Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W. (through April 11)
Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (appointment preferred)
West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W. (through April 12)
Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointment preferred)
HOW TO OBTAIN TAX FORMS
Most IRS forms, instructions and publications are available online at www.irs.gov. Due to federal budget cuts, the IRS is unable to provide the Library with certain tax forms and instruction booklets. To ask the IRS to mail you forms and instructions, order online at www.IRS.gov/ orderforms or call 1-800-829-3676. You may make free black-andwhite prints of the forms from Library computers: www.spl.org/ Print
MORE INFORMATION
The Library believes that the power of knowledge improves people's lives. We form strong partnerships with local communities to offer financial literacy and tax help events that serve our community. Check spl.org/hours for a complete list of hours and services at each branch. For up-to-date information on unexpected closures and schedule changes, the Library will update spl. org/Today.
Contact the Library’s Ask Us service by phone at 206-386-4636 or by email or chat at spl.org/Ask. Staff are ready to answer questions and direct you to helpful resources and information.
if you’re receiving Social Security benefits, and onehalf of your benefits plus your other gross income and any tax-exempt interest exceeds $25,000, or $32,000 if you’re married and filing jointly.
To figure all this out, the IRS offers an online tax tool that asks a series of questions that will help you determine if you’re required to file, or if you should file because you’re due a refund. It takes less than 15 minutes to complete.
You can access this tool at IRS.gov/Help/ITA – click on “Filing Requirements – Do I need to file a tax return?” Or you can get assistance over the phone by calling the IRS helpline at 800-829-1040.
CHECK YOUR STATE
Single: $14,600 ($16,550 if you’re 65 or older by Jan. 1, 2024).
Married filing jointly: $29,200 ($30,750 if you or your spouse is 65 or older; or $32,300 if you’re both over 65).
Married filing separately: $5 at any age.
Head of household: $21,900 ($23,850 if 65 or older).
Qualifying surviving spouse: $29,200 ($30,750 if 65 or older).
To get a detailed breakdown on federal filing requirements, along with information on taxable and nontaxable income, call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a free copy of the “1040 and 1040SR Instructions for Tax Year 2024,” or you can see it online at IRS.gov/pub/irspdf/i1040gi.pdf.
CHECK HERE TOO
Be aware that there are other financial situations that can require you to file a tax return, even if your gross income falls below the IRS filing requirements.
For example, if you earned more than $400 from self-employment in 2024, owe any taxes on an IRA, Health Savings Account or an alternative minimum tax, or get premium tax credits because you, your spouse or a dependent is enrolled in a Health Insurance Marketplace plan, you’ll need to file.
You’ll also need to file
Even if you’re not required to file a federal tax return this year, don’t assume that you’re also excused from filing state income taxes. The rules for your state might be very different. Check with your state tax agency before concluding that you’re entirely in the clear. For links to state tax agencies see Taxadmin.org/ fta-members.
TAX PREPARATION HELP
If you find that you do need to file a tax return this year, you can Free File at IRS.gov/FreeFile, which is a partnership program between the IRS and tax software companies. Your 2024 adjusted gross income must be below $84,000 to qualify. Or, if you have a simple tax situation and your income is below $200,000, or $250,000 if you’re married and filing jointly, you can now file your taxes for free through the new IRS Direct File program in 24 states at DirectFile.IRS.gov. If you need some help, contact the IRS sponsored Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program, which provides free tax preparation and counseling to middle and low-income taxpayers, age 60 and older. Call 800-906-9887 or visit IRS.treasury.gov/ freetaxprep to locate services near you. You can also get tax preparation assistance through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide service at AARP.org/findtaxhelp or call 888-227-7669.
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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A delicious French dessert
By MetroCreative
French cuisine is known for many things, including dessert. Those who want to emulate their favorite French chefs for a loved one this Valentine's Day should consider the following recipe for “Clafoutis,” a French baked custard, from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books).
CLAFOUTIS
Makes one 10-inch custard
■ 2 cups whole milk
■ ¾ cup sugar
■ ½ vanilla bean
■ Pinch of salt
■ 3 large whole eggs
■ 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon allpurpose flour
■ 2 cups cherries, pitted
■ ¼ cup sugar for topping
Preheat the oven to 425 F. Butter a 10-inch ceramic quiche mold or pie dish.
In a small saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, vanilla bean, and salt. Place over medium heat and heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar, to just under a boil. While the milk mixture is heating, break 1 egg into a heatproof mixing bowl, add the flour and whisk until the mixture is free of any lumps. Add the remaining 2 eggs and whisk
until smooth. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Slowly ladle the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. Pour the mixture into the prepared mold and add the fruit, making sure that the fruit is evenly distributed.
Bake until just set in the center and slightly puffed and browned around the outside, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the custard from the oven and turn up the oven temperature to 500 F. Evenly sprinkle the sugar over the top of the clafoutis. Return the custard to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes to caramelize the sugar. Watch carefully, as it will darken quickly. Let the custard cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Far Breton Variation: Omit the cherries. Soak 2 cups pitted prunes in equal parts water and brandy for about 1 hour; the timing will depend on how dry the prunes are. Drain off any remaining liquid before adding the prunes to the custard.
Note: You may use any fruit that is well balanced with acidity and sweetness, such as raspberries, apricots, or peaches. Sauteed apples or pears are delicious variations in fall.
Seattle’s updated crowd management sets the stage for end of federal consent decree
By Spencer Pauley The Center Square
Seattle is one step closer to ending a federal consent decree after the city council approved updated guidelines for the police department’s crowd management policies.
The Seattle City Council approved Council Bill 120916 on Tuesday, which establishes restrictions on when crowd management tools can be used by the Seattle Police Department.
The city has worked to be in full compliance with a preliminary injunction regarding the department’s crowd control measures, the result of a 2012 court order that was sought by the U.S. Department of Justice following an investigation into the police department’s policies and practices at the time.
In 2023, a federal judge determined that SPD significantly complied with directives governing use-offorce, investigative stops, and crisis-intervention decisions by officers over the past decade, but did not completely resolve the court order, stating that SPD
must still develop new crowd management policies that have to be approved by the court and an independent monitor.
The newly-approved bill establishes restrictions on when available crowd-control technologies can be used. This includes blast balls, which are rubber devices that create a loud sound and bright flash, and can also contain tear gas. Amendments were added including requiring blast balls to only be used when crowd conditions are determined as a riot; requiring SPD to throw blast balls away from a crowd in an underhand motion, unless there are immediate threats to life safety; and requiring the mayor to issue a proclamation of civil emergency before blast balls can be used.
“The crowd management guidelines we passed today strike an important balance of giving our police officers flexibility to keep people in large gatherings safe, while also adding in clearly defined accountability measures,” Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle said in a statement.
Seattle City Councilmembers Alexis Mercedes-Rinck, Joy
Hollingsworth and Cathy Moore voted against the bill, saying it was deeply flawed. They noted a recent protest in West Seattle where people voiced opposition to President Donald Trump. Moore said crowd management was not handled properly during the protest, with blast balls being misused.
Mercedes-Rinck said that protests in the city will continue throughout the duration of a second Trump presidency and that it is important for SPD to have accountability measures in place for future protests.
“This policy on less lethal weapons does not ensure accountability and advance it to the extent our neighbors deserve,” Mercedes-Rinck said during Tuesday's city council meeting.
The meeting was interrupted multiple times by some in attendance, who were against the council bill.
The new SPD crowd management policy will be submitted to the federal court overseeing the city’s consent decree. If it’s found to be consistent with best practices, the city will be able to file a motion to end the consent decree.
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Foie gras may be off the menu in Washington under proposed ban
horrifying.”
While recognized as a delicacy around the world, state lawmakers may advance a proposal Wednesday to outlaw foie gras and the practice of “force-feeding” across Washington.
The popular French cuisine dates back to ancient Egypt and involves force-feeding a duck or goose to fatten its liver. California was the first U.S. state to ban the practice in 2012, with New York City following in 2019. Several European nations have also banned the practice.
House Bill 1735 would do so in Washington, prohibiting the sale, possession, transportation and/or distribution of foie gras produced via force-feeding. If approved, indulging in the delicacy, which critics call a product of cruelty, would result in a $1,000 fine per violation.
“I had trouble coming forward with what I really want to tell you,” Rep. Lisa Parshley, D-Olympia, said during a public hearing on Friday, “because it’s pretty graphic and it’s pretty
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Parshley, a career veterinarian, said she didn’t know anyone in her field who supports the practice. She proposed HB 1735 to end force-feeding, which she called “truly awful.” The bill only allows for one exception: when directed by a veterinarian to improve the bird’s health.
She attempted to spare the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee the details during last Friday’s hearing but to little avail. She described birds ballooning to ten times their natural size, with their bones fracturing under the weight.
“I have placed feeding tubes in animals. I have done it for their health. I have done it to provide nutrition, but in every circumstance, that animal is either under anesthesia or deeply sedated,” Parshley said, “because it is an extremely uncomfortable and hazardous process.”
However, in the case of forcefeeding birds to produce foie gras, anesthesia and sedation aren’t as common. Instead, Parshley said they struggle, with around 50% or more birds dying
$733 million, or 48%, which goes toward capital projects, according to a fiscal note. Out of the $1.5 billion in generated funding, $341 million, or 22%, would be allocated to cover wages and benefits within King County Parks operations. Levy funds would go toward establishing a climate response fund, upgrades at Marymoor Park in Redmond and Weyerhaeuser Aquatic Center in Federal Way, building Skyway’s first
before harvest. Many also carry diseases that have caused several bird flu outbreaks across France.
An investigation by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, found that a New York operation expected a worker to feed around 500 birds three times a day. The pace ruptured organs and caused many birds to die, with workers incentivized when they kept it under 50 a month.
When she proposed the bill, Parshley was only aware of one force-feeding farm in Washington but noted that it might’ve closed. She tied the local impact to the sale of foie gras in Seattle.
Her proposal extends to the transportation and distribution of foie gras products produced via force-feeding as well. This means it wouldn’t matter if you produced the delicacy yourself or bought it at an upscale restaurant; the food carries the weight of a civil infraction with a $1,000 fine.
While a concerned resident and animal rights groups spoke in support of the bill, HB 1735 received just one dissenting
community center, funding educational programs, and creating a sports complex in South King County.
Funding would also increase the county park agency’s capacity to provide upkeep of its park and trail system.
"This is our opportunity to maintain, enhance, and expand the parks and trails that bring us closer to the outdoors and to each other," Constantine said in a statement. “We will uphold the trust that the people of King County place in us as stewards of our beloved green spaces, keeping this legacy clean, safe, and open
testimony. Julia Gorton, director of state government affairs with the Washington Hospitality Association, noted that it regulates how birds are fed, not treated.
She cited one facility with a 200-acre cage-free farm that produces foie gras; however, when asked whether they operate in Washington, Gorton conceded, acknowledging that she was unaware of any facilities in the state. She was there to testify on behalf of the restaurant industry.
More than a dozen highend establishments in and around Seattle have foie gras on the menu, highlighting its popularity among the affluent.
“I do just want to acknowledge the descriptions that we heard from the sponsor are incredibly horrifying, right? But this bill does not regulate that treatment,” Gorton testified, “so we respectfully ask that you not move the bill forward.”
The House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee will reconvene on Wednesday, Feb. 12, for an executive session on HB 1735.
for everyone to enjoy.”
Assuming it gets on the ballot and is approved by voters, the King County Parks Levy would establish a “climate response fund that helps communities adapt to emerging climate risks.” These climate risks include temperatures reaching over 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Climate response projects would include building splash pads and sprinklers at parks, cooling and heating systems at community spaces, and making existing facilities more energy efficient.
Seattle Chamber of Commerce: Voterapproved payroll tax won't solve housing crisis
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A major opponent of a voter-approved social housing payroll tax in Seattle says it’s time to regroup on how to solve the city’s housing crisis.
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce endorsed proposition 1B in the February special election over the alternative ballot measure, Proposition 1A, which gained enough signatures to be placed on the ballot.
Both measures would pay for the city’s Social Housing Developer, which works to create housing that is removed from market speculation, publicly owned and funded, and available to people without income restrictions.
Proposition 1A creates a 5% tax on annual compensation above $1 million paid in Seattle to any employee and would provide more than $50 million per year to the new public development authority.
Proposition 1B – put on the ballot by the Seattle City Council – would allocate about $10 million per year from the city’s JumpStart Payroll Expense Tax. The arrangement would expire after five years.
According to results from King County Elections, 70% of voters are in favor of funding social housing in the city as of tallied votes on Thursday. Nearly 60% of voters approved of Proposition 1A over Proposition 1B.
In an update posted on its website, the Seattle Chamber grouped Proposition 1A with other ballot initiatives that increase minimum wages in Burien, Tukwila, Renton and Everett, as well as a tenant protection initiative in Tacoma, which requires more notice for rent increases, as well as requiring Tacoma landlords to offer relocation assistance if the rent increases more than 5%.
“The conversation around solving the housing crisis is not working,” the Seattle Chamber stated in an update. “It's time for a total regroup and a reassessment of our organizational partnerships on this topic.”
The Chamber added that it will continue to “bird dog the social housing public development authority” in order to ensure social housing is delivering results as promised to voters.
Prior to the election on Tuesday, the Chamber noted that proposition 1A does not have a sunset or limit.
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce previously filed a lawsuit against the city’s JumpStart Payroll Tax, which is paid by Seattle businesses with at least $8.5 million in local annual payroll. However, King County Superior Court Judge Mary Roberts upheld the tax in a 2021 decision.
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pay for it,” Tiffani McCoy, policy and advocacy director at House Our Neighbors, said in a statement emailed to The Center Square. “This is now the second time that Seattle has told its elected leaders, loud and clear, that we want social housing.”
McCoy added that
the organization fully expects legal challenge from “corporate interests who sought to defeat this measure.”
She concluded by noting, “Their opposition was never about any of the issues they raised – it was about making sure the wealthiest among us don’t pay a dollar more in taxes to solve the housing crisis.”
By Tim Clouser
The Center Square
Spencer Pauley The Center Square
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Fish passage project in Olympic Peninsula not impacted by federal funding freeze
By Spencer Pauley The Center Square
So far, federal funding remains intact for a major project to remove four fish barriers within the Olympic Peninsula.
The project will remove and replace three outdated culverts under U.S. 101 in the Port Angeles area and one along State Route 116 in Port Hadlock-Irondale.
These sites were identified by the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife as barriers to salmon migration and other resident fish species.
The Washington State Department of Transportation will replace the outdated culverts at these locations with new structures that intend to help improve fish migration.
The $146 million project includes federal funding. There are no signs that money will be rescinded by the administration of President Donald Trump.
The state is still processing a recent memo from Trump that directs federal departments to “temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance.”
Last week, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash. warned that the federal
funding freeze could impact wildlife preservation work and culvert replacement projects.
The fish barrier removal project was awarded in August 2023 to Kiewit Infrastructure West.
The three culvert locations being corrected under U.S. 101 are funded through the Connecting Washington and Move Ahead Washington transportation packages, which were approved by the state legislature.
The SR 116 culvert location is funded by a mix of state and federal America Rescue Plan Act funds.
WSDOT Communications Manager Cara Mitchell told The Center Square that the ARPA funds are considered fully obligated and are “as certain and committed as they can be at this point.”
“We continue to work with and seek clarity from federal officials about funding,” Mitchell said in an email.
Construction on the culverts is set to begin on Feb. 24. Completion of the four culvert removals and replacement is expected to take two years. Work along Chimacum and Tumwater Creeks will only take one year. However, there will be long-term road closures with detours to shorten the overall timeline of the project.
Parenting is expensive in Washington, but so is this idea to make it cheaper
By Tim Clouser The Center Square
After ranking among the most expensive states to raise a child, Washington wants to cut costs for parents, but one plan would put nearly $730 million at risk amid a massive revenue shortfall.
According to SmartAsset, Washington was the eighth most expensive state to raise a child last year. When considering food, housing, childcare, healthcare, transportation and other needs, parents spend almost $28,000 annually, about $5,000 more than the national median.
House Bill 1307 could cut costs for parents but with significant financial risks. The proposed tax exemptions come as Washington faces a $10 billion to $16 billion shortfall, according to some Democrats, meaning the relief could make life easier for some but potentially at the expense of an already strained budget.
The Office of Program Research,
made up of nonpartisan staff for the Washington State House of Representatives, has estimated a budget shortfall of $6.7 billion for the 2027-2029 biennium.
“This is something we can do to help out families,” Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, testified Friday during a public hearing on her bill before the House Finance Committee.
If approved, the legislation would create sales tax exemptions for diapers and other products to make parenthood more affordable. While the Department of Revenue would publish a list of all qualifying products, HB 1307 lays out several.
“Products specifically designed for and the use by or care of infants and children under the age of five,” Committee Staff Christina King briefed lawmakers on Friday. “Things like baby cribs, baby exercisers, strollers, baby wipes, car seats and booster seats.”
The complete list includes diapers and more than a dozen other
products. If approved, the exemptions would also extend to adult diapers for older people and disabled individuals.
According to a fiscal note, the exemption could impact state and local revenues by nearly $730 million through 2031. HB 1307 would take roughly $500 million from the state general fund and another $226.6 million from cities, counties and special tax districts.
Gov. Bob Ferguson has already laid out plans to mitigate some of the current shortfall, but HB 1307 would dig deeper. State lawmakers need to cut anywhere they can or raise taxes to fill the revenue hole, and tax exemptions don’t necessarily help.
Many families are gasping for relief, but so are state and local budgets.
“The average price of diapers has gone to $43 a case, and they’re imperative for health and hygiene,” Peggy Behnken, a coordinator with Catholic Community Services, testified Friday. “Children need ample supplies, so please vote for this bill.”
Pierce County's new warming center aids homeless population during cold spell
By Spencer Pauley The Center Square
Pierce County’s new centralized shelter hub has taken in over 60 homeless people per night less than a month after opening.
The Parkland Warming Center opened on Jan. 25 as part of Family Promise of Pierce County’s mission to help homeless and lowincome families through a variety of services, including shelter. The opening comes as colder temperatures have hit western Washington starting last month.
Pierce County’s cold weather response system activated on Jan.
19. It has remained activated since, making this the longest duration the cold weather response system has been in place in Pierce County history.
According to the city of Tacoma, the weekly operating cost of a single warming center is approximately $18,000, meaning warming centers in Pierce County have cost operators roughly $72,000 going into the current week.
The Emergency Management Department activates its cold weather response system once temperatures reach the threshold of 32 degrees Fahrenheit for one
day or a wind chill of below 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Pierce County Public Safety Committee was briefed on the region’s cold weather responses during a meeting on Monday. The warming center has hosted over 60 people each night since it first opened during the lingering cold spell hitting the Western Washington region.
Family Promise of Pierce County has been able to connect unhoused people with housing and job opportunities. Since Jan. 19, seven people have been placed in housing and three people have found jobs through Family
Promise of Pierce County.
There have been 10 National Weather Service advisories regarding cold weather this year in Pierce County. The department relies heavily on their street outreach teams to inform unhoused people of warming centers being available and Pierce County Transit being free to help them travel to shelter in response to cold weather hitting the region.
When the cold weather response system eventually ends as temperatures increase, the Emergency Management Department said it will bring in all of its partnering coordinated entry
providers to help get people into the Coordinated Entry system. Coordinated Entry is the "front door to the homeless crisis response system. It is the first step in receiving support for people experiencing homelessness and is designed to quickly and effectively connect people to housing solutions."
Corrections and Clarifications
This story has been updated to state that the Parkland Warming Center has supported up to over 60 people each night, instead of over 800 people, which was incorrectly stated during the Public Safety Committee meeting.
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es, advances, costs and fees thereafter due) IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $1,078,883.50, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from 07/28/2022, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note of 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 said Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 02/28/2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 02/17/2025 (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 02/17/2025 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in Paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 02/17/2025 (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: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” Exhibit A Notice of Default Mail-
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6 (11)9690024881619598 OCCUPANT 15237 NE 3RD STREET BELLEVUE, WA 98007-5005 by both first class and certified mail on 08/21/22024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on 08/22/2024, 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 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 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 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: (877) 894-4663 Website: www.homeownership. wa.gov 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: (888) 201-1014 Website: http://nwjustice.org/getlegal-help If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be available by calling the following telephone number before the sale: 916939-0772, or the website of http://search. nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx. No warranties or guarantees are made as to the
or completeness of the information provided. Dated: 10/18/2024
liott, Notary Public, personally appeared DEEANN GREGORY personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/ she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/ her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal
Signature Jeff Elliott (seal) JEFF ELLIOTT
NOTARY PUBLIC ID# 252639 State of Texas Comm. Exp. 09-16-2027 NPP0466761
To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS
01/29/2025, 02/19/2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON KING COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT L. HOMAN, Deceased. No. 25-4-00454-3 SEA 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 time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: February 5, 2025 Personal Representative: CHRISTOPHER M. PHILLIPS Attorney for Personal Representative: Natasha Shekdar Black Address for Mailing or Service: c/o Natasha Black Law 500 108th Avenue NE Suite 1100 Bellevue, Washington 98004 Court of Probate Proceedings: King County Superior Court 516 Third Avenue, Seattle WA 98104 Cause Number: 25-4-00454-3 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 5, 12 & 19, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN PROBATE Estate of RICHARD CHARLES SLEEMAN, Deceased. No. 25-4-00597-3SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: February 19, 2025 CATHERINE I. SLEEMAN, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Cory A. McBride WSBA# 49714 Address for Mailing or Service: 4218 S.W. Andover Seattle, WA 98116 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia New February 19, 26 & March 5, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: ANTHONY OSMOND SPERRY, Deceased. NO. 24-4-02994-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative 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 has served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of Filing with Clerk of Court: January 30, 2025 Date of First Publication: February 5, 2025 Administrator: Michael B. Smith Attorney for Administrator: Michael B. Smith Address for Mailing or Service upon Michael B. Smith: Comfort Davies Smith & Crawford P.S. 1901 65th Ave. W, Ste. 200 Fircrest, WA 98466-6225 Michael B. Smith, administrator Attorneys for Estate: COMFORT DAVIES SMITH & CRAWFORD P.S. By: Michael B. Smith, WSBA#13747 Of at-
torneys for administrator Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 5, 12 & 19, 2025
Superior Court of Washington, County of King In re the marriage of: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): BEATRICE M. IGERIA And Respondent/s (other party/parties): CLEVELAND P. COOPER No. 24-3-06733-1 KNT Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): Cleveland P. Cooper I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Petition for Divorce You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this summons is published. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [X] FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage You can get the Response form and other forms you need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts. wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mall with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, King County 401 4th Ave N, Rm 2C, Kent, Washington 980324429 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his lawyer fills out below: /s/ Beatrice M. Igeria, Petitioner Date 12/30/2024 [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 2605 26th St SE Auburn, Washington 98002 (Optional) email: Beatricemwihaki@yahoo.com (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2025
Superior Court of Washington, County of King In re the marriage of: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): CHRISTIAN GONZAGA AGUINALDO And Respondent/s (other party/parties): DELILAH CORREA No. 25-3-00351-9 KNT Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): Delilah Correa I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Petition for Divorce You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this summons is published. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [X] FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage You can get the Response form and other forms you need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, King County 401 4th Ave N, Rm 2C, Kent, Washington 980324429 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his lawyer fills out below: /s/ Christian Gonzaga Aguinaldo, Petitioner Date 10/11/2024 [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 4622 SW 325th Way Federal Way, Washington 98023 email: caguinal@gmail.com (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2025
