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District 1
Sean D. SwopeCounty Commissioner, District 1Term 1: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Term 2: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028Commissioner Sean Swope is dedicated to public safety, employment opportunities and generating economic growth. Informed by his previous business experience, Commissioner Swope feels that strategic evaluation and collaboration – along with innovation and incorporation of new technologies – can collectively strengthen Lewis County’s economy to benefit all citizens.A champion of accountability and responsible government expenditures, Commissioner Swope promotes supportive services for veterans, seniors and low-income citizens and advocates for the freedom and liberty of all Lewis County residents.He stands …
Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:43 p.m.
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Noxious Weed List
Every year, the Washington State Weed Board adopts a noxious weed list, which goes into effect on the first of January. In the following months, the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board adopts its own, county-level, weed list. This list includes a number of Class A and B-Designate noxious weeds that are essentially orders from the state weed board to the county weed board, and are required for either total eradication or to have their seed production stopped within the county whenever possible. In addition, the county Weed Board also has the option to select additional Class B & C …
Weed Control - March 5, 2015, 1:39 p.m.
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Press Release: 07-19-18 Sheriff’s Office to Discontinue Daily Media Newsline
Click here for full press release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 07-19-18 @ 1800 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Sheriff’s Office to Discontinue Daily Media Newsline The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office will be discontinuing its daily media newsline effective Monday, July 23rd. Our agency continues to seek ways to reduce redundant or burdening processes with the high workload demands placed on our deputies on a daily basis. One such area identified is the newsline, which requires additional paperwork and summaries completed by our deputies on specific types of cases for media purposes. Our office will continue …
Sheriff - July 19, 2018, 6:14 p.m.
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Family Functional Therapy (FFT)
Functional Family Therapy (FFT) This program was part of a cost-benefit analysis completed by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy on several violence prevention and reduction programs, including six Blueprints programs: Watching the Bottom Line: Cost-Effective Interventions for Reducing Crime in Washington. Program Summary Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an outcome-driven prevention/intervention program for youth who have demonstrated the entire range of maladaptive, acting out behaviors and related syndromes. Program Targets: Youth, aged 11-18, at risk for and/or presenting with delinquency, violence, substance use, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or Disruptive Behavior Disorder. Often these youth present with additional …
Juvenile Court - Dec. 13, 2011, 10:32 a.m.
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Juvenile Court FAQ
What can I bring to my child who is in detention? Parents and/or legal guardians are allowed to bring in certain items for their child while they are in custody.Allowed:Any paper-back book, must be age appropriate and is subject to approval by Detention StaffAny sealed (new) chap stick4X6 photos -They must be appropriate and is subject to approval by Detention StaffNot allowed:Hard-back booksMagazinesNewspapersDue to security purposes, no other personal items are allowed. Who Can Visit? Youth are allowed visitors while in custody, subject to approval from Probation staff.Allowed:Parents and/or legal guardiansCounselors and MinistersPolice officers and legal counsel may visit whenever …
Juvenile Court - April 12, 2016, 1:14 p.m.
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Repair & Sustainability Fair: East End Edition!
Repair & Sustainability Fair: East End Edition: The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) volunteers are teaming up with Centralia College East, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and others in the community to a Repair & Sustainability Fair to the area. This event will be held at Centralia College East, 701 Airport Way, Morton, WA 98356. A Repair & Sustainability Fair will be held at Centralia College in Centralia on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (exact location TBA).If you have something around your home that needs to be fixed, don't throw it out and bury …
Solid Waste - Dec. 19, 2023, 10:45 a.m.
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eFiling
THE LEWIS COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE IS NOW ACCEPTING eFILING!eFileWA RESOURCES AND CLERK GUIDELINESeFileWA Link: eFile WA - Landing Page (tylertech.cloud)Prior to e-filing, you are encouraged to review:Document Filing OrderDocuments That Cannot Be eFiledWashington State General Rule 30 (GR30)Fee ScheduleeFILING IS ONLY FOR SUPERIOR COURT CASE FILINGS.WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AS WE NAVIGATE THIS NEW SERVICE.LOCAL CLERK POLICIES WILL BE DEVELOPED AND UPDATED AS NEEDED.***BENCH COPIES - Bench copies can not be submitted using eFileWA. All bench copies should be emailed to Superior Court Administration at SCAdmin@lewiscountywa.govCIVIL PROTECTION ORDER (CPO) - New Petitions for Civil Protection Orders will not be accepted …
Clerk - Sept. 10, 2024, 10:02 a.m.
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Foodborne Illness Reporting
FOOD ILLNESS REPORTINGThe CDC estimates that 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness annually within the United States. To learn more about foodborne illness symptoms, causes, and prevention, visit Washington State Department of Health Information on Foodborne Illness.To help keep our community safe, please report any illness that you think may be related to a Lewis County public food or water source such as a restaurant, grocery store, campsite, public events or a catered event.REPORT A FOODBORNE ILLNESSIf you suspect you’ve gotten sick after eating food in Lewis County, please:Contact us to report your illness at (360) 740-1223 …
Environmental Health - Sept. 19, 2024, 11:35 a.m.
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Lewis County Manager looks forward to working with community and County staff
Lewis County Manager Ryan Barrett at a community meet-and-greet event, July 11. Photo courtesy: The Chronicle. CHEHALIS – Excited to begin his work with the Lewis County Commissioners, county staff and community, Ryan Barrett begins his tenure as Lewis County Manager on Aug. 28.The commissioners signed a contract with Barrett, 41, at their business meeting, Aug. 1. The former Lewis County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant currently oversees more than 100 employees as a captain with the South Correctional Entity in Des Moines, Wash."I am honored to be selected by the Board of County Commissioners for this important role, and I am …
News Room - Aug. 10, 2023, 8:31 a.m.
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Odyssey Outage
The Administrative Office of the Courts recently identified unauthorized activity on the Washington Courts network. They have taken immediate action to isolate critical AOC-provided systems and are working to safely restore service.Please be advised that there will be intermittent impacts to accessibility of the public website and systems in the coming days as we continue to restore services.Courts are preparing to be without Odyssey Court Management System for the Week of November 4-8, 2024.At the court level, we do not have access to courts.wa.gov, JIS, JABS or Odyssey. We are unable to run calendars or access any of the systems …
Superior Court - Nov. 4, 2024, 10:31 a.m.
