Judge sides with Morrison on sergeant reinstatement list

The briefing

A Douglas County judge ruled that the Chelan County Civil Service Commission acted arbitrarily when it refused to provide a list of candidates for promotion requested by Sheriff Mike Morrison. The dispute arose after Morrison sought to fill a sergeant vacancy in July 2025, but the commission declined, insisting on using an older reinstatement list from January 2023. Judge Brian Huber found the commission's reasons contrary to law, prompting Morrison to plan a formal request for a new testing and eligibility list.