Sheriff Myers seeks fourth term

Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers on Monday announced that he will seek a fourth term in the upcoming primary election this year.

Myers began serving as sheriff in January of 2003 after defeating incumbent Steve Tomson in the 2002 primary election.

“It has been my privilege to serve as the sheriff of this county for the past 11 years,” he said in a statement. “The sheriff is the only law enforcement officer in the entire county who works directly for the people and who holds that position based on a vote of confidence. I am humbled by the support I have received and hope I have earned that sa...