Negotiation of expiring leases begins; bids accepted until March 30, 2026.

NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASEDepartment 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 leases expire July 31, 2026.Grazing Lease	All/Part	Sec	Twp	Rge10-B71146	All		16	11.0	23.0E10-D58028	All		36	11.0	23.0EWritten request to lease must be received by March 30, 2026, 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 LandsPUBLISH: SUNNYSIDE SUNFebruary 25, 2026