1. Press Release: Final Suspect In-Custody from Interrupted Burglary

    Click Here for Original Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 12-06-18 @ 0900 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 2 Final Suspect In-Custody from Interrupted Burglary Erik G. Spicer, 32 of Napavine, is in custody at the Lewis County Jail for Residential Burglary after his involvement in the interrupted burglary in Centralia on 12/05/18. On 12/05/18 at 7:05 PM he turned himself into law enforcement, and was booked. ### Released 12/05/18 @ 1400 Two Interrupted Burglaries within 24 Hours Lead to Multiple Arrests Two separate interrupted burglaries within 24 hours have led to the arrests of four individuals, …


    Sheriff - Dec. 6, 2018, 9:43 a.m.

  2. Superior Court Video Appearance is now by WebEx Updated 12/28/20

    Superior Court has transitioned their Video appearance platform from Zoom to WebEx, all links are provided below. Due to Covid-19, we are encouraging video appearance as much as possible.There are certain hearings that require personal appearances - please check information below or contact Court Administration if you have questions or need Judge approval for any confidential matters at 360-740-1333 ext 2 or 3:Criteria for Video appearance for Commissioner Dockets / Courtroom #4: (Determine if you are allowed to appear via video first and then scroll down for links and protocol)Monday DV/VAPO Dockets - Video appearance is encouraged as much as …


    Superior Court - Dec. 11, 2020, 3:39 p.m.

  3. 2015 Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System Plan

    2015 Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System PlanDocuments:Table of ContentsAbbreviations & AcronymsSection 1 - IntroductionSection 2 - DescriptionSection 3 - Planning Data & DemandSection 4 - System AnalysisSection 5 - Water Use Efficiency ProgramSection 6 - Water QualitySection 7 - Source Water ProtectionSection 8 - Operation & Maintenance ProgramSection 9 - Design & Construction StandardsSection 10 - Improvement ProgramSection 11 - Financial ProgramAppendices:Appendix A - Water Facilities Inventory FormAppendix B - WSP Review & Approval DocumentsAppendix C - Water Rights CertificatesAppendix D - Hydraulic AnalysesAppendix E - Water Loss Action PlanAppendix F - Coliform Monitoring PlanAppendix G - Stage 2 DBPR Compliance …


    Public Works - Jan. 28, 2016, 12:39 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Law Enforcement Spring Clean-Up Warrant Sweep

    Click Here for Full Press Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 05/11/18 Contact: Sergeant Danny Riordan Phone: (360) 740-2765Release #: 1 Lewis County Law Enforcement Spring Clean-up Warrant Sweep. On May 10th, 2018, deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, troopers from the Washington State Patrol, officers from Washington State Fish and Wildlife, and deputies with the United States Marshal Service arrested 19 suspects on warrants, and made two probable cause arrests yesterday during Spring Clean-up Warrant Sweep. The collaborative event was conducted to locate and arrest people with outstanding warrants in the Lewis County area. The above mentioned law enforcement personnel …


    Sheriff - May 11, 2018, 5:18 p.m.

  5. Press Release: Operation Human Freight Lewis County

    Click here for full press release: *** For Immediate Release *** April 17, 2018 Lieutenant James Mjor Email: James.Mjor@wsp.wa.gov Phone: 360-584-4482 Twitter: @WaStatePatrol Chief Dusty Breen, Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Email: Dusty.Breen@lewiscountywa.gov Phone: 360-740-1327 Twitter: @LCSheriff Second “Operation Human Freight” Leads to the Arrest of Suspects for Promoting Prostitution Lewis County – Washington State Patrol (WSP), in partnership with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, arrested ten people during “Operation Human Freight. This is the second WSP law enforcement operation this year. During the one day operation, undercover detectives rescued people caught up in human trafficking and prostitution. “This is a …


    Sheriff - April 18, 2018, 3:25 p.m.

  6. Services

    Weed Identification The most common question we get: "What's this weed?"We love this question, but do ask that you provide us with a good, representative sample, or even a series of photographs of the weed you are concerned about. Samples that include flowers or fruit are often essential for positive identification. Photos should include both close-up, detailed and high-resolution pictures of the stem, nodes, flowers or fruits, as well as pictures taken further back to see the overall shape and size of the plant. You can drop the sample off at the weed office or email us a photo. From …


    Weed Control - March 5, 2015, 2:14 p.m.

  7. 2016 VADER-ENCHANTED VALLEY WATER SYSTEM PLAN

    2016 Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System PlanDocuments:Table of ContentsAbbreviations & AcronymsSection 1 - IntroductionSection 2 - DescriptionSection 3 - Planning Data & DemandSection 4 - System AnalysisSection 5 - Water Use Efficiency ProgramSection 6 - Water QualitySection 7 - Source Water ProtectionSection 8 - Operation & Maintenance ProgramSection 9 - Design & Construction StandardsSection 10 - Improvement ProgramSection 11 - Financial ProgramAppendices:Appendix A - Water Facilities Inventory FormAppendix B - WSP Review & Approval Documents (Consistency Review Approvals, DOH Meeting documentation, draft WSP Comments & Responses, Meeting Notes, Lewis County Resolutions & Approvals) Appendix C - Water Rights Certificates Appendix D …


    Public Works - Nov. 21, 2016, 12:10 p.m.

  8. History

    1845-1847 United States Marshall Joe Meek became the first official Law Enforcement Officer in Lewis County. The northern county boundary was reset at the 49th parallel, the present United States/Canadian Border, in 1846. 1847-1848 John R. Jackson became the 1st elected Sheriff of Lewis County, which had a population of 275 in the first census. The first taxes in Lewis County were also collected, including a poll tax of fifty cents on each male under the age of sixty. 1848-1849 Antonio B. Rabbeson became the 2nd elected Sheriff of Lewis County and Block House was built at Cowlitz Landing for …


    Sheriff - Feb. 5, 2016, 3:11 p.m.

  9. About Lewis County Superior Court

    Lewis County Superior Court is a state trial court of general jurisdiction situated in Lewis County. This court has state-wide jurisdiction and hears major criminal matters (felonies), civil cases including cases involving real property, domestic relations matters, appeals from lower courts (Lewis County District and Municipal Courts), and appeals from state administrative agencies. Superior Court also has jurisdiction in adoption, probate and competency cases.Juvenile Court is a department of Superior Court and hears juvenile offender matters as well as child dependency cases. Juvenile Court also operates a juvenile detention facility.Lewis County's Superior Court has three full-time elected judges who sit …


    Superior Court - April 23, 2009, 11:14 a.m.

  10. Adopted 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. The current version of the Comprehensive Plan is available below. Lewis County Comprehensive PlanComprehensive Plan (amended September 23, 2025)Onalaska Subarea PlanPackwood Subarea PlanZoning Map (amended September 23, 2025)Appendix A Land Capacity AnalysisAppendix B Housing Capacity and Housing Needs AssessmentAppendix C Capital Facilities PlanAppendix D Transportation Technical AnalysisAppendix E Community Engagement Summary ReportAppendix F Climate Memo A. County Assets and EvaluationAppendix G Climate Memo B. Climate Risk and Vulnerability …


    Community Development - Dec. 18, 2013, 8:16 a.m.