New ethics complaint filed against Lynnwood Councilman Josh Binda

LYNNWOOD—Diodato Boucsieguez, spokesman for the Committee to Recall Joshua Binda, announced he filed an ethics compliant on January 12 against Councilman Josh Binda with the city of Lynnwood citing a breach of a May 8, 2023, settlement agreement which the councilman agreed to misusing public facilities for personal gain. The complaint alleges that Councilman Binda […]

Judge orders influencer Steve Hickey to vacate million-dollar house

RAVENSDALE—A King County Superior Court Judge has ordered Steve Hickey, an on-leave King County Fire District 57 Commissioner and independent journalist, to vacate the $1.4 million home he has allegedly been squatting in for two years without paying rent. Hickey made a name for himself in the Seattle area for his highly successful construction company […]

Fire commissioner takes leave after misuse of public office and squatting allegations surface

RAVENSDALE—King County Fire District 47 Commissioner, homebuilder, and independent journalist, Steve Hickey, who has allegedly been squatting in a $1.4 million home in Ravensdale for two years without paying rent, according to the house’s current, and previous owners, has now taken an impromptu leave of absence as a fire commissioner after allegations surface of misusing […]