1. Request for Qualifications for the Vader Water System Improvements - Application Process has been closed

    Lewis County is inviting statements of qualification and performance information from qualified firms to provide engineering design and construction support services for water distribution line replacement and other system improvements of the Vader Water System. This process has been closed as of June 2, 2011. Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.


    Public Works - June 8, 2011, 10:54 a.m.


  2. Approve interlocal agreements between Lewis County and the City of Winlock and the City of Toledo for support of radio communications equipment and systems.

    Please see the attached agreement.


    Commissioners - Sept. 28, 2023, 9:02 a.m.


  3. 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.


  4. Fallen Officers

    IN REMEMBRANCE The Lewis County Sheriff's Office honors all officers in Lewis County who have died in the line of duty. LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Deputy Stephen "Mike" Gallagher, Jr. - End of Watch August 17, 2009Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputy Stephen “Mike” Gallagher was gravely injured on Monday evening August 17, 2009, while responding to assist another deputy with a domestic violence 911 call. Deputy Gallagher’s patrol vehicle struck an elk on US Highway 12, near mile post 130, just outside of Packwood, WA. Deputy Gallagher was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where he succumbed to his injuries …


    Sheriff - Oct. 13, 2011, 4:32 p.m.


  5. 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.


  6. National Adoption Day Celebration

    Local Group Celebrates National Adoption Day On Friday, November 20, 2015, at the Lewis County Law and Justice Center in Chehalis, Lewis County Superior and Juvenile Court and the Division of Children and Family Services will celebrate the joys of adoption and encourage more people to give children permanent families through adoption. A reception will follow at the Law and Justice Center, 1st Floor, training room at 2:00 pm. This celebration is part of a nationwide effort to call special attention to the 100,000 foster children waiting in the United States for adoption, and to celebrate all loving families that …


    Superior Court - Oct. 12, 2015, 10:33 a.m.


  7. Free Tansy Disposal Days

    Free Tansy Disposal Days Tansy ragwort is invasive and will establish itself readily in disturbed areas. It is toxic and can be lethal to livestock. The toxic properties remain when the plant is cut and dried in hay, where it is difficult for animals to avoid eating it. The toxins accumulate in an animal’s body, causing irreversible liver damage and poor health or death. The toxic properties may also be a threat to humans, because honey or milk can be contaminated if bees or goats utilize tansy ragwort plants. All parts of the plant are poisonous, but flowers have the …


    Weed Control - May 23, 2022, 9:56 a.m.


  8. Aquatic Plant Management & Herbicide Permits – An Overview of WSDA & Ecology's Permit Requirements

    Coverage under Ecology’s Aquatic Plant and Algae Management general permit is usually required for chemical treatments to control aquatic noxious weeds, native nuisance aquatic plants, algae and phosphorus. Several changes were made to this permit when it was updated in April 2021. This session will provide an overview of the permit, when coverage is needed or not, the application process, planning on a realistic timeline to get coverage, and monitoring and reporting requirements. Other topics will include related permits from the WSDA, such as the Noxious Weed Control permit, a demonstration of accessing SAW and applying for permit coverage, and details about the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board and its programs.


    Weed Control - Jan. 13, 2022, 1:12 p.m.


  9. 23-308 Approve interlocal agreements between Lewis County and the City of Winlock and the City of Toledo for support of radio communications equipment and systems.

    Please see the attached interlocal agreement.


    Commissioners - Dec. 8, 2023, 9:08 a.m.


  10. First Lewis County Repair & Sustainability Fair showcases DIY exhibits

    CHEHALIS – A button fell off of your shirt, there’s a rip in your favorite jeans, or your small appliance stopped working. Don’t toss it – repair it! Volunteer “fixers” will be on hand at the inaugural Lewis County Repair and Sustainability Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 22 at the Centralia College SWFT Center, Room 108, 807 W. Pear St. in Centralia.Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, Lewis County WSU Extension Service, Washington State Department of Ecology and Zero Waste Washington have brought together local residents who are handy at a variety of crafts to repair your clothing, …


    News Room - April 18, 2023, 3:28 p.m.