NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASE Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by appointment at the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. The lease expires December 31, 2025. Irrigated Ag Lease All/Part Sec Twp Rge 12-093333 Part 36 11.0 30.0E 12-C60365 Part 34 9.0 31.0E 12-100964 Part 5 5.0 25.0E Part 7 5.0 25.0E Part 8 5.0 25.0E Part 9 5.0 25.0E Part 10 5.0 25.0E Orchard/Vineyard Lease All/Part Sec Twp Rge 12-072769 Part 17 7.0 31.0E Written request to lease must be received by September 15, 2025, at the Department of Natural Resources, 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. Each request to lease must contain a certified check or money order payable to the Department of Natural Resources for the amount of any bonus bid, plus a $100 deposit. The envelope must be marked "Sealed Bid" and give the lease number, expiration date of lease applied for, and give the applicant's name. The applicant must be prepared to purchase any improvements that belong to the current lessee. For details and qualifications to submit a request, contact the Ellensburg office or call 509-925-8510. DAVE UPTHEGROVE, Commissioner of Public Lands IPL0263440 Aug 13 2025