Lake Stevens Homeowners Demand Transparency | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Lake Stevens neighbors are furious over a new housing development that bulldozed into their backyard without warning—eight homes carved into a hillside, heavy machinery working nonstop, and dirt walls inches from private property. Residents like Jennifer Giebel fear erosion risks to wetlands and her deck, while her husband demands the job be done right. Despite filing complaints with state agencies and City Hall, nothing changed—until media attention forced safety fencing and markers. Though no laws were technically broken, locals demand better oversight and communication from both city and…