1. Press Release 12-31-22: Lewis County Sheriff's Office Investigating Use of Deadly Force Incident in Thurston County

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    Sheriff - Jan. 3, 2023, 7:57 a.m.

  2. Weed Board Meeting & County Noxious Weed List Hearing Feb. 12, 2019

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be meeting on February 12, 2019 to adopt the 2019 Lewis County Noxious Weed list and its Rules and Regulations for the Weed Board. The public is welcome to attend the meeting and hearing to consider the adoption of the Lewis County Weed List. The meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Courthouse, meeting room #003 at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA. The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be considering the additions/changes made to the 2019 Washington State Noxious Weed List and will review and …


    Weed Control - Jan. 23, 2019, 10:01 a.m.

  3. The public safety community shares appreciation for retiring traffic safety advocate

    Dianne Swanson, left, and Lewis County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jeff Godbey at the Sheriff’s Office in Chehalis, Sept. 6. CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office stands to benefit from a portion of a $65,000 grant from the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC). The funds will be split between law enforcement agencies in Lewis, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties.Dianne Swanson announced the financial award at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Sept. 6. For more than five years, Swanson, who retires at the end of the month, has led the three-county WTSC Target Zero Traffic Safety Program aimed at reducing …


    News Room - Sept. 7, 2023, 3:55 p.m.

  4. County seeks applicants for Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board

    The Lewis County Board of Health (BOH) is accepting applications from Lewis County residents interested in serving on the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) Advisory Board. Applications are due by 3:00 pm on Monday, November 3.The eleven-member volunteer board provides recommendations to the Board of Health on a variety of community health, environmental health, and social service issues.Five positions are open: one homeless/housing representative, one medical provider representative, and three at-large members. At-large positions are for individuals with a general interest in investigating local health policy and providing recommendations regarding health matters in Lewis County.PHSS Advisory Board …


    Public Health - Oct. 15, 2025, 9:59 a.m.

  5. E-Cycle Waste: Computers & Televisions

    Pay to Recycle at Lewis County Central Transfer Station in Centralia, 1411 S. Tower Avenue or the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy 12, MortonPlease pay at the scale house prior to dropping off. Fee depends on type:$25 each Computers & TVs$6.00 each CPUs$31.00 each LaptopsDrop off for free at at E-Cycle Washington sites in Lewis County:At E-Cycle Washington locations, you can drop off computer monitors, CPUs, laptops, and e-readers for free recycling.Goodwill, 519 Harrison Ave., Centralia. 360-736-3828Tiger Mountain Technologies, 208 Second St., Morton. 360-496-6161Click here for a link to E-Cycle Washington, where you can find Lewis County …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.

  6. Lewis County Breast Cancer fund raising run-walk

    Lewis County Wellness Committee and Lewis County Sheriff's Office Association Breast Cancer run-walk. All proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. Sign up now by using the form on the Announcement page.


    News Room - Aug. 25, 2023, 8:53 a.m.

  7. *BOCC Wrap-Up / County Manager Update

    Please see the attached agenda.Resolution 25-363: Declare disaster in Lewis CountyResolution 25-364: Adopt a temporarily reduced building inspection fee for flood-impacted structuresResolution 25-365: Temporarily reduce the coliform (bacteria) water testing fees for flood-impacted individuals in East Lewis County


    Commissioners - Dec. 12, 2025, 4:30 p.m.

  8. After Filing Petition

    Once a timely and properly completed Taxpayer Petition is submitted, it will be given a petition number, entered into the computer and a copy will be given to the Assessor's Office.This Board may not acknowledge receipt of Taxpayer Petitions. However, you will be notified when a petition is denied, untimely, or incomplete.The number of petitions filed will determine the number of months the Board will be in session to hold hearings on petitions. This can range anywhere from five to nine months or even longer.If you have not had a hearing prior to paying your taxes in the taxing year, …


    Commissioners - July 16, 2014, 1:04 p.m.

  9. Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)

    LEWIS COUNTY VOLUNTEER GAL PROGRAMThe Lewis County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Program (GAL) trains volunteers to be Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children going through dependency court. These volunteers speak in court on the child’s behalf, representing the best interests of the child, and relaying the child’s wishes to the judge. The GALs' also make recommendations for services that will help the child and the family work towards possible reunification, or to find an alternate safe and permanent home for the child.With the hope of provided services for all youth in need, the Juvenile Court is always looking for …


    Juvenile Court - Nov. 20, 2015, 9:21 a.m.

  10. Weed Board Meeting, & Public Hearing for 2017 County Weed List

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be meeting on February 21, 2017 to adopt the 2017 Lewis County Noxious Weed list.  The public is welcome to attend the meeting and hearing to consider the adoption of the Lewis County Weed List. The meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Courthouse, meeting room #003 at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA.  An open public meeting will precede and follow the public hearing period. The Weed Board will be considering the changes made to the 2017 Washington State Noxious Weed List that included the reclassification of …


    Weed Control - Jan. 11, 2017, 2:26 p.m.