1. Resources for Professional Engineers & Licensed Hydrogeologists

    LCC 8.55Group B GuidelinesGroup B WorkbookAppendicesSanitary Control Area Covenants GuideFormsChecklist for New or Expanding Group B Water SystemsConstruction Completion Report FormGroup B Guideline Financial Viability WorksheetGroup B Project Approval Application FormWater Facilities Inventory (WFI) FormWellhead Protection InventoryIron and Manganese Removal Facilities Form


    Environmental Health - April 25, 2018, 4:33 p.m.

  2. Important Links

    Safety National Safety CouncilEvergreen Safety CouncilWISHA - Safety & HealthL&I Core Safety RulesBicycling in WashingtonWA State Traffic Cameras Unemployment Employment Security DeptMonster JobsWashington State DOPWorkSourceJob Hunt Health & Wellness US Preventative MedicineAmerican Heart AssociationUS Health & Human ServicesActive Healthy LifestylesAmerican Cancer SocietyAICRWCIF


    Risk Management - Sept. 11, 2015, 1:56 p.m.

  3. 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.

  4. Press Release: Fourth Arrest Made in Death of Randle Teenager

    Click here for full Press Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 07-12-18 @ 0945 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 4 Fourth Arrest Made in Death of Randle Teenager Yesterday evening Emma L. Brown, a 20 year old female of Glenoma, was arrested after turning herself in at the Lewis County Jail on an outstanding arrest warrant. Earlier in the day an arrest warrant had been issued for Rendering Criminal Assistance in the 1st Degree with a $1,000,000 bail. Emma Brown is the fiancée to Jonathon Adamson and her arrest is based on her actions and knowledge of …


    Sheriff - July 12, 2018, 10:01 a.m.

  5. Press Release: Third Arrest Made in Death of Randle Teenager

    Click Here For Full Press Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 07-11-18 @ 1100 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 3 Third Arrest Made in Death of Randle Teenager Yesterday evening Detectives arrested 43 year old Kindra Rose Adamson of Randle for Rendering Criminal Assistance in the 1st Degree. Kindra Adamson is the mother of the two previously arrested suspects. Her arrest is based on her actions and knowledge of the crime after the homicide, but prior to the arrest of the two suspects. The arrest occurred in Yakima County, with the assistance of the Yakima County Sheriff’s …


    Sheriff - July 11, 2018, 12:10 p.m.

  6. Call for Citizen Scientists. Learn to Detect Invasive Plant Species

    A volunteer effort to learn and detect invasive plants is underway by the Pacific North West Invasive Plant Council. A training for citizens will take place Thursday June 29th from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Old Credit Union Building, 156 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, WA. The training will cover identification of plants, methods of manual control, along with how to conduct a survey. The work will support our local public lands including the National Forest and National Parks to document emerging invasive plant populations. The program is open to those who recreate or work on public lands in addition to folks …


    Weed Control - June 26, 2017, 12:52 p.m.

  7. 2019 Budget

    2019 Adopted Budgets General Fund - ExpendituresGeneral Fund - Revenues1010 Emergency Management1030 Veterans Relief1040 Social Services1050 Law Library1060 Southwest Washington Fairgrounds1070 Communications E9111090 Drug Control1080 Treasurer's O & M1100 CD-MH-TC Mental Health Sales Tax1120 Noxious Weed Control Services1170 Roads1210 Community Development1220 Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Authority1250 Chehalis River Basin Sub Zone Dist.(River Gauge Maint.)1260 Cowlitz River Basin Sub Zone1280 Paths & Trails1300 Distressed Counties .09 Sales and Use Tax1320 E-Reet Technology1370 Crime Victim Witness1380 Dispute Resolution1450 Dispute Resolution Center1470 Dispute Resolution Court Facilitator1500 Grant Award1580 Election Reserve1590 Auditor's O & M1600 Criminal Drug Investigation Trust1900 Public Health1980 Tourism Promotion2090 …


    Budget - Oct. 11, 2018, 2:03 p.m.

  8. Ongoing Projects

    Eradication: Class A Noxious Weeds Class A noxious weeds are Lewis County Noxious Weed Control's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. Generally, these noxious weeds are either entirely absent in Washington State or are only present in a very limited distribution. As such, and as required by law, the management goal for these weed species is total eradication in all plant parts. Garlic mustard, Giant hogweed, False brome and Milk thistle are all examples of Class A noxious weeds that have become more common in the state in recent years and could conceivably arrive in Lewis County from …


    Weed Control - March 20, 2015, 1:11 p.m.

  9. I Believe in Masks - July 2020 Health Beat

    For release in July 2020Contact: Ed Mund – 360-740-1227, ed.mund@lewiscountywa.govRachel Wood, M.D., MPH, Lewis County Health OfficerI wear a face mask in public. As a physician for more than 30 years, wearing a mask is no mystery to me, nor are the reasons to wear them. While their purpose is perfectly clear to me, it may not be true for the general public, especially since recommendations related to COVID-19 have changed over time.The label “mask” gets used interchangeably, which encourages confusion. Let’s sort that out first:N95 Respirator: a medical-grade mask that seals on the wearer’s face and designed to prevent …


    Public Health - July 9, 2020, 8:26 a.m.

  10. Contacting an Inmate

    Updated and EFFECTIVE January 6, 2021 Inmate Postal Mail To maintain the security and safety of the inmates and staff, all inmate postal mail (with the exception of Legal Mail, money orders, books, Court Documents, Bank Statements, & Publications) must be sent to the following address:Lewis County JailInmate Name - ID NumberPO Box 9122Seminole, FL 33775-9122Legal Mail, money orders, Court Documents, Books, Bank Statements, & Publications will continue to be sent to the facility directly at 28 SW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis WA 98532The Inmates Name and ID number must be clearly Printed on the outside of the envelope or postcard …


    Sheriff - Jan. 5, 2016, 7:21 a.m.