Brier residents gathered at City Hall last Saturday morning for a public meeting that provided detailed information on Proposition 1, which would increase the city’s property tax rate to fund…
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Brier hosting community meeting March 29 on Prop 1 levy lift for emergency services
The City of Brier will hold a community meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29, at City Hall to discuss the Proposition 1 levy lift. Brier’s Proposition 1 would lift…
Brier voters to consider public safety levy in April 22 special election
City of Brier voters will be asked during an April 22 special election whether to increase the city’s property tax rate to fund public safety and other services. According to…
‘The hub of the wheel at city hall’: Brier’s Paula Swisher wins 2024 Clerk of Year Award
City of Brier Clerk/Treasurer Paula Swisher has been honored by the Washington Municipal Clerks Association (WMCA) as the 2024 Clerk of the Year. Swisher received the award at the WMCA…
Investigation finds Brier police chief misled city, lieutenant made leadership mistakes — Part 2
Part 2 of 2 parts You can read part 1 here. An independent investigation of City of Brier Police Chief Nick Almquist found that he made “untruthful, calculated, and misleading”…
Investigation finds former Brier police chief misled city in arranging for vacation coverage
Part 1 of 2 parts. You can read part 2 here. An independent investigation of City of Brier Police Chief Nick Almquist found that he made “untruthful, calculated, and misleading”…
Music returns to Brier Park
After being postponed in July, music was heard once more at Brier Park on Wednesday as two bands played for the community. Yes, Brier’s Music in the Park was back….
Community comes together for Brier’s annual SeaScare Parade
Brier’s event of the season happened Wednesday night, as the annual SeaScare and Porch Light Parade took over Brier Road. It was truly a community gathering, with families either watching…
Reminder: Brier’s annual SeaScare Parade Aug. 9
A community favorite, the SeaScare and Brier Realty Porch Light Parade comes to Brier at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 along Brier Road. The parade theme is scary sea creatures, octopi,…
Brier police report home-invasion robbery Saturday night
A Brier man was assaulted during a home-invasion robbery in the 22400 block of Brier road Saturday night, and police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the vehicle…
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Mountlake Terrace, Brier voters approving South County Fire annexation
Voters in Mountlake Terrace and Brier were approving by a large margin proposals in their respective cities to annex them to the South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire…
Ballots on South County Fire annexation vote due Tuesday, April 25
A reminder that ballots are due by Tuesday, April 25 in the special election to decide whether the cities of Mountlake Terrace and Brier should be annexed to the South…
Learn more about Brier fire annexation at Q&A meeting April 18
Brier residents are invited to learn more about annexation to South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority (South County Fire) at a question-and-answer session at 7 p.m. Tuesday,…
Additional Q&A session on Brier fire annexation set for April 11
Brier residents are invited to learn more about annexation to South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority (South County Fire) at a question-and-answer session at the Brier City…
Reminder: Brier residents can learn more about South County Fire annexation proposal April 4
Brier voters are being asked to consider annexation to South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority (South County Fire) in a special election on April 25. Residents can learn…
Brier city clerk receives President’s Award from municipal clerks association
City of Brier City Clerk/Treasurer Paula Swisher received the President’s Award of Distinction during the Washington Municipal Clerks Association’s (WMCA) 51st annual conference March 15. The award recognizes an individual…
Kent man jailed after residential burglary in Brier
A Kent man was booked into Snohomish County Jail earlier this week after Brier police spotted him and another man allegedly burglarizing a Brier residence, then leaving the scene. According…
Music in the Park comes to Brier
Around 300-plus attendees came to experience music Wednesday night at Brier City Park as part of the summer’s “Music in the Park” event. Bicyclists, toddlers, retirees, students, and everyone in between…
Scene in Brier: Memorial Day at Abbey View Memorial Park
On Memorial Day, Abbey View Memorial Park offered free hot dogs, chips, and drinks to visitors. The park is located at 3601 Alaska Road in Brier. — Photos by David…
Why Brier was among six small Washington cities that left thousands in federal relief unclaimed
The following story has been republished from Crosscut.com with permission Sifting through the reporting requirements to receive federal pandemic recovery dollars, Brier Mayor Dale Kaemingk just didn’t think his staff…
New Brier police chief says hiring is top priority — regardless of vaccination status
Brier’s new Chief of Police Nick Almquist said his number-one focus since being hired in January is ensuring his department is fully staffed – and that includes being open to hiring…
Election 2021: Brier mayoral candidates discuss their positions in virtual forum
Candidates running for mayor of Brier recently participated in the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County’s virtual forum in advance of the Nov. 2, 2021 general election. Current Mayor…
Brier offering free stormwater detention awareness webinar Aug. 5
The City of Brier is partnering with the Snohomish Conservation District to offer a free online webinar Thursday, Aug. 5 aimed at raising awareness about local stormwater detentions systems. The…
Brier City Council OKs county sheriff’s office contract for some police services
Following action by the Brier City Council July 13, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office will temporarily provide some police services while Brier searches for a new police chief. The city…
Brier to contract with county sheriff’s office for some police services
Facing a shortage of law enforcement personnel at the Brier Police Department, the City of Brier will soon begin contracting for supplementary services with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Department. Following…