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Opinion: Sheriffs fight back

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|Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Opinion: Sheriffs fight back

Four county sheriffs are suing to block a new law giving a governor-appointed board power to decertify an ...

Four county sheriffs are suing to block a new law giving a governor-appointed board power to decertify and remove sheriffs, bypassing voter oversight in Washington. ...

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs

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|Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs

Four sheriffs are suing over a state law that sets new eligibility rules, arguing it undermines voter aut ...

Four sheriffs are suing over a state law that sets new eligibility rules, arguing it undermines voter authority by allowing removal for certification issues. ...

Monday, April 6, 2026
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POLL: Do you agree with giving a state commission the power to remove an elected sheriff?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

POLL: Do you agree with giving a state commission the power to remove an elected sheriff?

A new poll asks if a state commission—not voters—should have the power to remove an elected sheriff, foll ...

A new poll asks if a state commission—not voters—should have the power to remove an elected sheriff, following concerns raised by Clark County Sheriff John Horch. ...

Thursday, April 2, 2026
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Clark County Sheriff shares his concerns with Washington’s new sheriff’s law

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

Clark County Sheriff shares his concerns with Washington’s new sheriff’s law

Sheriff John Horch criticizes a new state law allowing a commission to remove elected sheriffs through de ...

Sheriff John Horch criticizes a new state law allowing a commission to remove elected sheriffs through decertification, arguing it undermines voter authority. ...

Thursday, April 2, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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VIDEO: Decertified WA sheriffs can now be ousted under controversial new law

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|Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

VIDEO: Decertified WA sheriffs can now be ousted under controversial new law

A new Washington law lets an unelected board remove elected sheriffs or police chiefs for misconduct that ...

A new Washington law lets an unelected board remove elected sheriffs or police chiefs for misconduct that costs them state certification, raising concerns about free speech and political consequences. ...

Thursday, April 2, 2026
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Gov. Ferguson signs controversial law tightening standards for WA sheriffs

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|Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Gov. Ferguson signs controversial law tightening standards for WA sheriffs

Sheriffs must now meet strict standards or risk removal, with local officials appointing replacements ins ...

Sheriffs must now meet strict standards or risk removal, with local officials appointing replacements instead of voter recall, amid ongoing debate over constitutionality. ...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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Opinion: Attacking Democracy in the name of Democracy

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|Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Opinion: Attacking Democracy in the name of Democracy

Ryan Frost critiques several 2024 legislative bills, warning unchecked Democrat dominance enables policie ...

Ryan Frost critiques several 2024 legislative bills, warning unchecked Democrat dominance enables policies that erode local accountability, block referenda, and threaten citizen participation. ...

Thursday, March 19, 2026
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No cops hired so far with WA’s new $100M grant program

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|Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

No cops hired so far with WA’s new $100M grant program

Washington’s new $100 million police hiring grant program has not yet distributed funds, as local officia ...

Washington’s new $100 million police hiring grant program has not yet distributed funds, as local officials cite technical issues and bureaucratic hurdles ...

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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Stricter standards for WA sheriffs approved in state Senate

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|Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026

Stricter standards for WA sheriffs approved in state Senate

The state Senate passed Senate Bill 5974 to tighten eligibility standards for sheriffs and limit voluntee ...

The state Senate passed Senate Bill 5974 to tighten eligibility standards for sheriffs and limit volunteer posses, sending the measure to the House. ...

Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Letter: A necessary reform – Why Washington must pass HB 1399

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|Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Letter: A necessary reform – Why Washington must pass HB 1399

Aia Walker urges Washington lawmakers to pass HB 1399, arguing that law enforcement leadership must be he ...

Aia Walker urges Washington lawmakers to pass HB 1399, arguing that law enforcement leadership must be held to higher standards of accountability and professionalism. ...

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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