1. Deputy McKnight Returns to Patrol

    Deputy Matt McKnight has been cleared to return to work and will resume normal patrol duties next week. On June 20, 2011, Deputy McKnight, while on duty and assisting the Napavine Police Department with a dispute, was confronted by a volatile suspect. This confrontation resulted in Deputy McKnight shooting the suspect, Steven Petersen, who died at the scene. As a result of this incident, the Regional Sheriff’s Critical Investigative Team was deployed to investigate the incident. Their findings were later turned over to the Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney who made a determination that the use of deadly force by Deputy …


    Sheriff - July 8, 2011, 4:29 p.m.

  2. Community Development

    Flood InformationReport structural flood damage to the Lewis County Permit Center at 360-740-1146. See the links below for more resources during and after a flood. Monitor the SituationPlay it Safe During a FloodPlay it Safe After a FloodRepairing and Rebuilding After a Flood As of December 1st, New online permitting software is live!SmartGov allows the public to submit permit applications and monitor their status through an online portal. This is a big transition for staff and the public - please be kind as we work together to improve the permitting experience for everyone. For more information see the press release. …


    Community Development - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  3. NOTICE: COMPETITIVE BIDDING DISPENSING WITH ADVERTISEMENT AND FORMAL SEALED BIDDING WITH RESPECT TO PURCHASES AND LEASES UNDER $25,000 AND NOTICE OF LEWIS COUNTY VENDOR LIST AND SOLICITATION

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    Commissioners - Dec. 23, 2013, 8:53 a.m.

  4. Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

    The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is administered by Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS). WIC services assure healthy pregnancies, healthy birth outcomes, and healthy growth and development for women, infants, and children up to age five. WIC is available at the Public Health Building, 360 NW North Street in downtown Chehalis. WIC staff also make monthly visits to Randle, Mossyrock, and Winlock. Families of all sizes and types may qualify for WIC. Call 360-740-1255 or 1-800-562-6130 ext. 1255. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Washington State WIC Nutrition program does not discriminate.Chehalis Office HoursMonday–Friday: …


    Public Health - April 6, 2016, 3:05 p.m.

  5. Emergency Preparedness

    Lewis County Public Health & Social Services is continually working to improve local capacity to respond to public health emergencies. Emergencies and disasters can impact the public's health in many ways. We are working to enhance our Department's internal readiness, in addition to our ability to work more collaboratively with community partners, emergency responders, and elected officials.The Emergency Preparedness Team leads the Department's efforts to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies in Lewis County. This team includes the Department Director, the Health Officer, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Environmental Health Specialists, Communicable Disease staff, and other programs and organizations. Important …


    Public Health - March 24, 2016, 8:12 a.m.

  6. Poison hemlock, poisonous to animals and man

    Be alert this spring for Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), a noxious weed poisonous to sheep, cattle, swine, horses and man.  Animals can become poisoned by eating a small amount of the plant. Poison hemlock is common to Lewis County but not a wide spread noxious weed. Often it is associated with old farmsteads and disturbed vacant lots in urban area. The plant can reach a height of three to six feet tall and has light green foliage at flowering. Hemlock flowers in late May and June. Later the plant will die back with stalks that are straw colored and the …


    Weed Control - April 14, 2015, 8:38 a.m.

  7. Packwood Subarea Plan

    A subarea plan is a road map that guides how a specific geography, like Packwood, will grow and develop over the next 20 years. The plan states a vision, goals, and policies for the area. The plan gets adopted as part of the Lewis County Comprehensive Plan and is used to determine updates to zoning maps and development regulations, as well as capital facilities plans for infrastructure like sewer or water. The Packwood Subarea Plan is being done in two phases: Phase 1 was completed in January 2024 by adoption of the goals, policies and future land use map; Phase …


    Community Development - Nov. 10, 2021, 11:11 a.m.

  8. Get Outside and Get Garden Wise!

    Mother Nature has decided to bestow upon us some glorious sunshine, and if you ask us, timing couldn’t be better because April just happens to be National Garden Month! Now is the time to get out, get dirty, and get garden wise!Escaping the home garden or landscape setting is one of the primary pathways that “ornamental plants” become “invasive plants” in Washington State. Once established, these “ornamentals” can outcompete native vegetation and, ultimately, change the entire ecosystem from the ground up. Once a habitat lacks native vegetation, there is no longer a food source for native insects, without an insect …


    Weed Control - April 9, 2020, 9:14 a.m.

  9. 25-004 Approve master interlocal agreements between Lewis County and municipalities in Lewis County and authorizing signatures thereon

    Approve master interlocal agreements between Lewis County and municipalities in Lewis County and authorizing signatures thereon


    Commissioners - March 3, 2025, 12:07 p.m.

  10. PeEll recycling event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23

    A free recycling event is set for PeEll Town Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Get rid of your household hazardous waste and yard waste, and recycle electronics, tires and scrap metal.


    News Room - Sept. 8, 2023, 10:26 a.m.