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Roundabout project to shut down major Bothell intersection for months
The $4.5 million project will rebuild the four-way stop at Larch and Locust ways. The detour will stretch…
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Brier house fire displaces 6
Around 10 a.m., Wednesday utility workers noticed black smoke coming from the back of 3094 224th Place SW.…
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Brier family held at gunpoint in apparent home invasion
Three men reportedly wearing dark clothing and masks forced their way into a home Saturday in the 22400…
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Brier, Mountlake Terrace voters back joining South County Fire
About 80% of ballots counted Tuesday night in Brier and over 91% in Mountlake Terrace supported the annexation.
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Voters to decide if Brier, Mountlake Terrace join South County Fire
Getting annexed into the fire authority is the least expensive option, per city leaders, but it would still…
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New chamber of commerce focuses on Brier, Mountlake Terrace
The city of Mountlake Terrace contracted with Economic Alliance Snohomish County to help coordinate the program.
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Brier teacher restores 1934 fire truck, returns it to New England
A teacher at Brier Terrace Middle School rebuilt it as a learning aid for his students. Now it’s…
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Brier family escapes harm after fire in garage
The two-story house in the 22800 block of Brier Road had an estimated $150,000 in damages, per South…
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Brier ex-police chief sues city over employee’s ‘intolerable’ behavior
Michael Catlett cited city-clerk treasurer Paula Swisher’s “inappropriate” behavior and mayoral inaction. Catlett resigned last year.
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Why Brier and other small cities turned down federal relief
The mayor decided they didn’t need the $1.9 million and the extra paperwork it would have involved.
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Edmonds schools superintendent leaving for new job in Oregon
Gustavo Balderas will lead the Beaverton School District, that state’s third-largest. He will start there in July.
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Brier’s police staffing challenge clashes with COVID concerns
Some residents said they would be apprehensive about hiring unvaccinated officers who have applied.
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Habitat for Humanity program helps Brier homeowners stay put
The nonprofit’s Home Repair Service program gave a senior couple a new roof — and hope.
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Taxes divide candidates in South County Fire race
Rashawn Smith said David Chan has “disparaged” his constituents. The firefighters’ union endorsed the newcomer.
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Small-town policing takes center stage in Brier mayoral race
BRIER — This quiet south Snohomish County city of about 6,500 residents is down to two police officers.
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Burn ban upgraded in Snohomish County: No recreational fires
The ban covers pretty much every city, as well as unincorporated parts of the county.
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Down to 2 police officers, Brier reaches out to the county
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office will provide police services to Brier for the next six months.
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Public outcry halts Brier-area road extension plan
The Snohomish County Council delayed a vote on the project amid traffic and environmental concerns.
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Bill would add climate-change factors to state planning law
Backers say HB 1099 would limit sprawl and cut greenhouse gases. Critics fear it would hurt housing options.
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Why the former Mukilteo police chief loves Snohomish County
Why I Love It Here is an occasional series in The Herald. Today’s essay is written by Rex…