Press Releases

The Lewis County Sheriff's Office will be moving to a new online process for applying for or renewing your Concealed Pistol License or obtaining fingerprint services.

It’s Correctional Officer Recognition Week with a spotlight on the often unseen public service provided by the men and women working in the Lewis County Jail.

Lewis County Department of Emergency Management is updating the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, which identifies risks and ways to minimize damage by natural disasters.

Lewis County Sheriff’s deputies, county law enforcement officers, emergency medical professionals and the student leadership at Mossyrock High School concluded traffic safety education week Friday, April 28 with a mock crash and court trial for the school’s over 200 students.

Lewis County property owners are reminded that first-half payments of 2023 taxes are due by May 1. Lewis County Treasurer Arny Davis said payment can be made online, in person, or mailed with a postmark by the due date.

On a drive through the area just south of downtown Chehalis – along Main Street and Chehalis Avenue – and you see the formation of the new Lewis County central campus.

The Lewis County Commissioners received an update from ToledoTel Vice President and COO Dale Merten Tuesday morning on their public-private partnership to expand high-speed internet services in and around Winlock.

Lewis County Public Health and Social Services, Centralia Prevention Coalition and MortonUP! are partnering with local law enforcement to host prescription drug take-back events Saturday, Apr. 22 in Centralia and Morton.

These events are for citizens to dispose of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medication for free between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the following locations:

• Centralia Middle School Gym, 901 Johnson Rd.
• Morton Police Department, 250 Main Ave.

A button fell off of your shirt, there’s a rip in your favorite jeans, or your small appliance stopped working. Don’t toss it – repair it! Volunteer “fixers” will be on hand at the inaugural Lewis County Repair and Sustainability Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 22 at the Centralia College SWFT Center, Room 108, 807 W. Pear St. in Centralia.

On the Washington State and National registry of historic places, the Lewis County Courthouse at 351 NW North St. in Chehalis is receiving its spring cleaning over the next several weeks.