1. 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.

  2. Lewis County Community Development seeks consultant to assist with comprehensive plan update

    CHEHALIS - Lewis County and all cities in the county are required by the Washington State Growth Management Act to update their comprehensive plans. The Lewis County Comprehensive Plan identifies a vision for the future for the community, and establishes a set of long-term goals, policies and land use patterns for growth over a 20-year period. Updates will include changes to the zoning map and development regulations. The updates must be completed by June 2025.In July, the county expects to receive a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to fund the mandated updates. The Lewis County Department of …


    News Room - June 29, 2023, 8:45 a.m.

  3. Notice & Information to Noxious Weed Control

    Landowners are notified of their responsibility to participate in the control of noxious weeds to prevent their spread and establishment on lands within Lewis County per Chapter 17.10 RCW Noxious Weeds – Weed Boards and Chapter 16-750 WAC State Noxious Weed list.  Noxious weeds are non-native plants that are highly destructive, competitive and difficult to control or eliminate. They have been introduced accidentally or as ornamentals in peoples' gardens. Some are poisonous to humans and livestock and most grow rapidly and overwhelm desirable vegetation. They can reduce crop yields, destroy beneficial native habitat, damage recreational opportunities, clog waterways, and diminish …


    Weed Control - April 4, 2017, 7:24 a.m.

  4. Fall Weed Control Season Has Arrived!

    As weeds prepare themselves for their winter dormancy, they are particularly vulnerable to any and all attacks made against them. Whether you prefer chemical, manual, or cultural methods, now is the ideal time to treat those weeds and get the upper hand!Yellow archangel, field bindweed, and English ivy (picture in order above) are all renowned as “nearly impossible to kill” weeds and can be particularly aggravating to urban gardeners and homeowners. Not only are they incredibly aggressive in the home landscape, but they are a real threat to Washington’s natural areas and forests when they escape the backyard.Yellow archangel effectively …


    Weed Control - Sept. 17, 2021, 3:45 p.m.

  5. STP - Transportation Enhancement Program Grant-

    SWRTPO Staff Contact Information Drop off or mail application packages on CD to the following addresses: Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties Rosemary Brinson SiipolaTransportation Planner/ManagerCWCOG/SWRTPO207 4th Avenue North – AnnexKelso, WA 98626-4195rsiipola@cwcog.orgPHONE: 360.577.3041 Grays Harbor CountyVicki Cummings, DirectorGHCOG115 Wooding StreetAberdeen, WA 98520vcummings@techline.comPHONE: 360.537.4386 Lewis CountyMichael Kroll, Transportation PlannerLCTSCc/o Lewis County Public Works Department2025 Kresky AvenueChehalis, WA 98532360.740.2665Michael.Kroll@lewiscountywa.gov Pacific County of Governments Karen Tully, Administrative AssistantTechnical Assistance: Rosemary Siipola530 Commercial StreetRaymond, WA 98577360.875.9330 North County360.642.9330 South Countyedcpcog@pacificedc.org 026 STPE Tips and Contacts Sheet RS05-10


    Public Works - Aug. 2, 2010, 9:34 a.m.

  6. The public safety community shares appreciation for retiring traffic safety advocate

    Dianne Swanson, left, and Lewis County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jeff Godbey at the Sheriff’s Office in Chehalis, Sept. 6. CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office stands to benefit from a portion of a $65,000 grant from the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC). The funds will be split between law enforcement agencies in Lewis, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties.Dianne Swanson announced the financial award at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Sept. 6. For more than five years, Swanson, who retires at the end of the month, has led the three-county WTSC Target Zero Traffic Safety Program aimed at reducing …


    News Room - Sept. 7, 2023, 3:55 p.m.

  7. District Court

    Customer Service HoursFront CounterMonday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.PhonesMonday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.24-Hour Automated Payment System1-844-534-9281Payment Call Center1-888-891-6064Monday - Friday 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. About Contact The Lewis County District Court is located in the Law & Justice Center on the 3rd floor, located at 345 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532-4802 more » Lewis County District Court Law and Justice Center 345 W. Main St. 3rd Floor Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1203 The District Court contact form is temporarily unavailable. Meet the Judges Hon. R.W. Buzzard, District Court …


    District Court - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  8. Process Improvement Update

    Credit Cards Now Accepted in the Lewis County Permit Center Lewis County prides itself on keeping the customer's needs in sight. Requests to facilitate payment for permitting services with a credit card is now a reality! This recent change in process is another component of the Lewis County Process Improvement Initiative. Begining December 5, 2016, Lewis County Permit Center, which includes Community Development, Environmental Services and Public Works, officially launched Point & Pay. To our customers, this means we will accept all major credit cards for services, including permit fees, at the permit center. At this time we are not …


    Community Development - Dec. 8, 2016, 8:16 a.m.

  9. Historic Lewis County Courthouse receives spring cleaning

    Bi-annual cleaning and restoration work being done on the Lewis County Courthouse Apr. 13. 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.With the assistance of a grant from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, the exterior of the 96 year old courthouse is getting pressure washed and a sealer is being applied to the sandstone structure."It's essential to maintain the integrity of the material that was used when the courthouse was first constructed," Lewis …


    News Room - April 14, 2023, 11:38 a.m.

  10. Sheriff's Office Launches Facebook Page

    The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is launching a page on Facebook starting this afternoon. Sheriff Steve Mansfield said, “In our efforts to make a positive difference for the citizens of Lewis County, we have always been transparent and open in sharing what we are doing and how we are involved in the community. Now, through Facebook, we will reach even more people with information that will increase their awareness on important public safety topics.” The Facebook page will be used to provide information regarding: Sex Offender Notifications Press Releases Emergency Management Emergency Preparedness Safety Tips ID Theft/Fraud Prevention Neighborhood Watch …


    Sheriff - Sept. 25, 2012, 1:24 p.m.