1. Lewis County citizens with disabilities to benefit from new outreach project

    Lewis County Public Health and Social Services Developmental Disabilities Coordinator Sara Sons. CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee (DDAC) is looking for your input in an effort to plan outreach and coordination of services for residents with developmental disabilities and their families.To set the community's priorities for what services local citizens need, the Lewis County Public Health and Social Services Developmental Disabilities office encourages families, caregivers, service providers and interested community members to participate in an online survey. The survey results will be used by the DDAC to make suggestions about current and future programs in Lewis …


    News Room - May 17, 2023, 4:13 p.m.

  2. Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fire and Deaths in Glenoma

    See Full News Release Here PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 02-09-17 @ 1130 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fire and Deaths in Glenoma The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into a fire and related deaths in the Glenoma area. 9-1-1 was contacted at approximately 0323 hours by multiple callers who observed a fire at a residence in the 100 block of Frost Creek Road in Glenoma. Fire personnel from the Glenoma, Randle, Morton, and Mossyrock responded and later requested a fire investigator and law enforcement, as it was …


    Sheriff - Feb. 9, 2017, 11:36 a.m.

  3. About the Treasurer

    Meet Arny Davis - Lewis County Treasurer Arny Davis was elected as Lewis County Treasurer and assumed office in January of 2015. He is the 28th treasurer to serve since 1850. Arny served as Chief Deputy Treasurer for two and a half years prior to becoming Lewis County Treasurer. He chairs the County Finance Committee and oversees a staff of eight at the Treasurer’s office. The County Treasurer holds a key position of public trust in the financial affairs of local government.Arny Davis brings over 30 years of business management, finance, accounting, marketing and strategic planning experience to the Treasurer’s …


    Treasurer - April 27, 2015, 4:40 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Flood Meeting offers latest information on winter and spring forecast

    Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer gives opening remarks at annual flood meeting in Chehalis. CHEHALIS – Lewis County expects the first of the season rain and wind event through the weekend.An El Nino weather pattern predicts a winter and spring in Lewis County that are drier and warmer than usual. Experts say there is always a chance for flooding in the Chehalis River Basin from a unique weather pattern, so citizens were urged at the annual Lewis County Flood Meeting, to sign-up for real-time information that is easily accessible on a cell phone or computer.Lewis County Alert provides up-to-date weather …


    News Room - Nov. 2, 2023, 11:06 a.m.

  5. Earthquake Awareness / Preparedness

    “Drop, Cover, Hold” The Recommended Earthquake Protection MethodIn recent years, an E-mail has been circulating that describes the “triangle of life,” an alternative to the long-established “Drop, Cover, and Hold” advise. “Drop, Cover, Hold” is still the official recommendation in the United States by many experts including State Emergency Management, the Red Cross, and the Lewis County Division of Emergency Management.Earthquakes seldom cause complete building collapse in the United States. The greatest danger is from falling or flying objects. The “Drop, Cover, and Hold” technique is designed to provide the greatest protection from this type of situation.The “triangle of life” …


    Emergency Management - Feb. 2, 2012, 7:31 a.m.

  6. Corrections/Jail

    CORRECTIONS BUREAU– CHIEF CHRIS SWEET The Corrections Bureau encompasses the Lewis County Jail. The Lewis County Jail was remodeled in 2005 and is approximately 69,000 square feet.The Corrections Bureau is comprised of a Captain, Lieutenant, six Sergeants, forty-one Corrections Deputies, an Administrative Assistant and five Support Technicians. CUSTODY DIVISION: The Custody Division is directly supervised by a Lieutenant and consists of four custody squads. A sergeant leads each squad and each squad is comprised of seven or eight Corrections Deputies. The Custody squads work 12 hour shifts, and have 3-4 days off per week. The shifts rotate every three months …


    Sheriff - March 16, 2016, 4:22 p.m.

  7. Enlgish Ivy & Old Man's Beard

    Hedera helix & Clematis vitalba English Ivy - Evergreen, perennial vine that can grow up trees and bushes or spread freely along the ground. Can grow 99 feet and the young plants can anchor to vertical surfaces.Leaves: Dark green, waxy leaves that are alternate along the stem. Young leaves are deeply lobed while older leaves are diamond to oval shaped.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-June. Only older plants flower and that can take up to 10 years. The flowers are greenish white and form umbrella-like clusters.Habitat: Commonly found in woodlands, forest edges, riparian areas, fields, hedgerows, coastal areas, and disturbed habitats. …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.

  8. That Cute Little Chick Can Make You Sick - March 2018

    By Dr. Rachel Wood, Lewis County Health Officer That Cute Little Chick Can Make You Sick Salmonella bacteria are in the droppings of many chicks and ducklings Each year around Easter thousands of chicks and ducklings are welcomed into back yard family farms of all sizes. Baby birds may have Salmonella germs on their bodies, even when they are healthy and look clean. The germs also get on cages and other things the birds touch. When you handle chicks and ducklings, the germs can get on your hands and be spread to other people. If you have Salmonella bacteria on …


    Public Health - March 1, 2018, 10:25 a.m.

  9. SHINY GERANIUM; small…but not cute!

          The image of reddish stems dotted by small pink flowers makes the low-growing Shiny Geranium look attractive. It is however a weed that is considered noxious and is seriously unwelcomed in urban and rural household gardens and forests.  Why?  Because it thrives anywhere it can get started and will quickly crowd out natural and desired vegetation. One Shiny Geranium plant becomes many as its seeds are forcefully ejected when ripe, giving this annual weed an ability to move up hill and even into crevices of tree trunks and buildings.  Once on the loose, its seeds may also …


    Weed Control - May 16, 2018, 12:41 p.m.

  10. Septic System Forms

    Permits New Construction permit: Minimal requirements include the completion of a Sewage Permit/Evaluation Application, Site Application Project plan, and Permission to Enter form.The Site Application Project Plan: Certain information is critical to being able to evaluate a proposed onsite sewage system. These include,The source of drinking water supply,size of the parcel,type and use of building being constructed,location of existing and proposed utilities, anda dimensioned site plan showing proposed initial system, the reserve area, soil logs and other soil tests, general topography and/or slope, drainage characteristics including streams, ponds, and wetlands, and any existing or proposed easements or encumbrances.A total of …


    Environmental Health - Feb. 1, 2018, 2:08 p.m.