State supreme court rules sheriff, not county commission chair, can authorize use of tear gas

Sheriff thanks prosecutor after high court rules in favor of himself and other sheriffs

Posted 9/22/23

The Washington state Supreme Court has ruled that the Lewis County sheriff does not need to seek county commissioner authorization before deploying tear gas during a riot.

The decision upholds a …

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Unconstitutional: Judge permanently blocks Washington state sheriff standards law

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson visits Thurston County

Chehalis Tribe is “deeply concerned” with WDFW’s statement on its fishing permit policy

New Rainy Day Fest set to celebrate the season in Pe Ell

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