Hearing for termination of parental rights scheduled for March 13, 2026.

Summons by PublicationIN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BENTONNo. 25-5-00136-03AMENDED NOTICE AND SUMMONS: TERMINATION OF PARENT CHILD RELATIONSHIP (NSTM)In Re the Interest(s) of:B.R.I.,A person under the age of eighteen (18)TO: Zachary Ray O'Brien, Alleged Father        8708 13th  PL NE; Lake Stevens, WA 98258-2459; ORI.  NOTICE OF HEARING1.1	You are notified that a petition, a copy of which is provided, was filed with this court alleging that Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of the above-named child is pending before this court and if the termination Petition is granted, it will result in permanent loss of your parental rights.1.2	The petitioner has requested a hearing on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at Benton County Superior Court, 7122 W Okanogan Place, Building A, Kennewick, Washington. 1.3	The purpose of the hearing is to hear and consider evidence relating to the petition. You should be present at this hearing.1.4	If you do not appear the court may enter an order in your absence permanently terminating your parental rights.II. Summons/Order to AppearYOU ARE SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to appear at the hearing on the date, time and place set forth above.III. ADVICE OF RIGHTS•	You have important legal rights, and you must take steps to protect your interests.•	You have the right to a hearing before a judge. At the hearing, you have the right to speak on your own behalf, to introduce evidence, to examine witnesses, and to receive a decision based solely on the evidence presented to the judge. You should attend this hearing.•	You have the right to be represented by a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you have the right to request that the court appoint a lawyer to represent you at public expense. If you qualify, a lawyer will be appointed by the court to represent you.•	FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THE TERMINATION ACTION WITHIN TWENTY DAYS OF SERVICE IF SERVED WITHIN THE STATE OR THIRTY DAYS IF SERVED OUTSIDE OF THIS STATE, WILL RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO THE CHILD.•	Your lawyer can look at the social and legal files in your case, talk to the supervising agency or other agencies, if any involved, tell you about the law, help you understand your rights and help you at hearings.Dated: February 5, 2026	By Direction of the Honorable:/s/ Norma Rodriguez, Superior Court JudgeRoach & Bishop, LLP				Attorney for Petitioners					By: /s/ Jeremy J. Bishop, WSBA #36665Published: Prosser Record-BulletinPublished: February 18 and 25, 2026 and March 4, 2026