1. Field Operations/Patrol

    FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU – CHIEF RICK VAN WYCK The Field Operations Bureau encompasses the Patrol Division for the office. PATROL DIVISION: The Patrol Division is under the direct supervision of a Captain and consists of four squads. A Sergeant leads each squad, and each squad is comprised of six deputies.Deputies are responsible for responding to emergencies, investigating crimes that have occurred, conducting traffic enforcement, investigating motor vehicle collisions, serving of civil papers, sex offender registration checks and various other duties.The unincorporated area of Lewis County is divided into two geographic areas for the purpose of patrols. Mossyrock is the dividing …


    Sheriff - Jan. 27, 2015, 8:45 a.m.

  2. Press Release: Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Many at Annual Meeting

    Click Here for Full Press Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 02-09-18 @ 0815 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Many at Annual Meeting The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon at Bethel Church in Chehalis. The office holds a meeting every year to recognize outstanding work by its employees and community members. Strategic planning and agency goals for the year ahead are also shared with employees and their families at the meeting. “This is a time of year my command staff and I look forward to every …


    Sheriff - Feb. 9, 2018, 10:29 a.m.

  3. 2018 Amendment of Local Rules, eff 9/1/18

    Amendments of Lewis County Superior Court Local Rules , Local Mandatory Arbitration Rule 1.1 (LMAR 1.1), Local Mandatory Arbitration Rule 2.1 (LMAR 2.1) and Local Civil Rule 2 (LCR 2) Motions for Revisions of Commissioner Rulings will be effective September 1, 2018. LOCAL MANDATORY ARBITRATION RULES OF THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR LEWIS COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF RULES LMAR 1.1 APPLICATION OF RULES - PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS (a) Purpose. The purpose of mandatory arbitration of civil actions under RCW 7.06 as implemented by the Mandatory Arbitration rules is to provide a simplified and economical procedure for obtaining …


    Superior Court - July 3, 2018, 4:22 p.m.

  4. 2017/2018 Budget Calendar

    DATES DAY ACTIONApril 9Monday1st 2018 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)June 8FridayInternal Service Rates submitted to Budget Dept.June 20WednesdayDiscuss Call Letter & Budget Instructions at ESCJuly 9Monday2nd 2018 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)July 9MondayCall Letter and 2019 Budget Worksheets distributed to Offices/Depts.JulyBudget Training Classes - as requestedAugust 13MondayOffices/Depts. submit 2019 Preliminary Budgets to Budget Dept.AugustRecommended STIP due to the BOCCSeptember 4TuesdayBudget Dept. submits 2019 Preliminary Budgets to BOCC and AuditorSeptember 24Monday3rd 2018 Budget Amendment Hearing ( Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)Sep-OctBudget meetings between Offices/Depts. and BOCCNovember 12MondayAdoption of the STIP-RoadsNovember 15MondayPublic Presentation for the 2019 …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 12:42 p.m.

  5. Press Release: Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to Close Packwood Substation

    Click Here for Original Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 09-11-18 @ 1232 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to Close Packwood Substation The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office will be closing their Packwood Substation at the end of 2018 due to budgetary constraints and staffing issues. The substation had currently only been open two days a week, offering a limited extension of public services related to permits and licensing performed at our main office in Chehalis. The closure of the Packwood Substation will not have an adverse effect on law enforcement field services …


    Sheriff - Sept. 11, 2018, 12:43 p.m.

  6. 2016/2017 Budget Calendar

    DatesDayActionMarch 28Monday1st 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)June 3FridayInternal Service Rates submitted to Budget Dept.June 15WednesdayDiscuss Call Letter & Budget Instructions at ESCJune 27Monday2nd 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)July 11MondayCall Letter and Budget Worksheets distributed to Offices/Depts.JulyBudget Training Classes - as requestedAugust 8MondayOffices/Depts. submit 2017 Preliminary Budgets to Budget Dept.August 8MondayRecommended STIP due to the BOCCSeptember 6TuesdayBudget Dept. submits Preliminary Budgets to BOCC and AuditorSeptember 26Monday3rd 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing ( Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)September 21Wednesday2017 Preliminary Budget distributed to libraries, colleges, and Offices/Depts.Sep-OctBudget meetings between Offices/Depts. and BOCCOctober 3MondayFirst Hearing, 2017 …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 12:42 p.m.

  7. West County Free Tansy Disposal Day (6/16)

    Lewis County Noxious Weed will offer a Free Tansy Disposal Day today, Friday, June 16, in three locations in Lewis County. Please bag your Tansy Ragwort and tie the bag shut when transporting it and dropping it off. Here are the times and locations for the free disposal:Pe Ell at the Pe Ell School, 519 N 2nd St. from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Toledo at the Toledo Ball Fields, 5545 Jackson Hwy. from Noon to 1:30 p.m.Centralia at the Centralia Christian School, 1315 S. Tower Ave. from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Loose Tansy will not be accepted. It must be …


    Solid Waste - May 25, 2023, 1:16 p.m.

  8. Free Tansy Disposal Day Round 2!

    We are doing a second round of free tansy ragwort disposal for Lewis County! Now that Tansy Ragwort is flowering and maybe starting to seed, it is extra important that it is bagged and that bag be secured shut prior to moving it off site. We will be at the following locations on Friday August 5thRandle Randle Fire Station #119978 US-129am to 10:30amMortonMorton Jr/Sr Highschool152 Westlake ave11am to 12:20pmOnalaskaOnalaska Fire Station #11733 SR 5081pm to 2:30pm We will be at the following locations on Saturday August 6th Pe EllPe Ell School519 N 2nd st9am to 10:30amToledo Toledo Ball Fields 5545 …


    Weed Control - July 11, 2022, 10:50 a.m.

  9. ONLINE MARRIAGE APPLICATION

    The Lewis County Auditor's Office offers the ability for applicants to begin the marriage application process from the comfort of their homes. By clicking on the link below, applicants will be able to fill in the necessary information for the marriage application and certificate.After completely filling in all fields and pressing submit, the applicants will be given a marriage application number to bring with them to the Auditor's Office. Applicants will need to bring the number, valid government issued I.D., and cash or check for $72.00.The Auditor's Office processes the licenses Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. The license …


    Auditor - Oct. 30, 2015, 10:50 a.m.

  10. Destroyed Property

    DESTROYED PROPERTY CLAIM TAXPAYER'S CLAIM FOR REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES RESULTING FROM DESTROYED REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, OR LOSS OF VALUE IN A DECLARED DISASTER AREA RCW 84.70.010 AND RCW 84.70.040Eligibility:Claims must be filed with the County Assessor within three (3) years of the date of destruction or loss of value.No relief shall be given to any person who is convicted of arson with regard to the property for which relief is sought.Assessment Reduction:Any real or personal property that has been placed upon the Assessment Roll as of January 1 of the assessment year in which …


    Assessor - March 30, 2018, 9:36 a.m.