By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 3, 2026
Four eastern Washington sheriffs filed suit Friday seeking to block a new law that provides a path to remove sheriffs from office.
The sheriffs — John Nowels of Spokane County, Glenn Blakeslee of Pend Oreille County, Brad Manke of Stevens County and Ray Maycumber of Ferry County — believe the law is undemocratic and should be tossed out. They argue the state constitution doesn’t give…
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