Whitman County Sheriff's Office Announces Death of Sheriff Brett Myers

Longtime WA sheriff dies of rare disease

The Stevens County sheriff's office Brett Myers was the longest-sitting sheriff in the state.

Whitman County Sheriff's Office announces death of Sheriff Brett Myers

Myers died Tuesday night in Seattle after a "short battle with a rare aggressive neurological disease."

Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers dead from rare neurological disease, family says

WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. – Former Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers died from a rare neurological disease on Tuesday, according to a statement from his family.

'Model public servant': Longtime Whitman County sheriff Brett Myers dies days after resigning over 'aggressive' disease

Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers, described as a “model public servant” during his 24 years guiding the department, died Tuesday of a “rare, aggressive neurological disease,” according to a statement from Myers’ family that was released by the sheriff’s office.

Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers passes away, days after resigning due to health

COLFAX — Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers passed away Tuesday at the age of 56 ...

Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers Dies at Age 56

COLFAX, WA — Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers died Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the age of 56, following a short battle with a rare, aggressive neurological disease. According to a statement released Wednesday by his family,