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Spiritual Counseling
Youth have opportunities throughout the week to do group counseling and/or individualized counseling. Services provided by:Young Life who provides services to connect youth to Christ while in custody and out of custody such as, but not limited to team building exercises, bible study, one-on-one counseling.Christ for Life and Prisons for Christ who provide services such as, but not limited to bible study, seminary, in custody concerts, and one-on-one counseling to those in custody.These services are available throughout the week to any in-custody youth who would like to participate.
Juvenile Court - Aug. 2, 2021, 11:43 a.m.
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Diversion
Diversion is an option to deal with a first or a minor offense a youth has committed where they wish to take responsibility for their action and make amends. They do not have to go to court or go before a judge. A meeting would be set up with a probation officer to provide an opportunity for youth to sign a diversion agreement. The diversion agreement can require the juvenile to complete community service, counseling, classes, and/or restitution to name a few. Typically diversion is a one time opportunity, and upon completion, the youth has the opportunity to destroy their …
Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 1:10 p.m.
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FAQs
I've been told I need a covenant for my well, what does that mean? See our Sanitary Control Area Covenants page for more information. What is a declaration of covenant? What is a restrictive covenant? See our Sanitary Control Area Covenants page for more information. I've been told I need to complete a justification for reduction in Sanitary Control Area. How do I go about doing this? Answer If I am wanting to subdivide my property, what will the requirements be for the wells? Answer If I want to do a boundary line adjustment, what will the requirements be for …
Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 9:07 a.m.
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2026 Budget
Budget Documents and Reports 2026 Budget Call Letter2025-2026 Budget CalendarBudget OverviewPreliminary Budget Memo 9-9-2025 Preliminary Budget Reports *The percent of change is based on estimated year-end projections as of 8/16/2025Summary Preliminary Budget ReportsGeneral Fund | By Department - 2026 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department - 2026 Preliminary Expenditure SummaryPreliminary Revenue ReportsAll Funds| By Department/Fund - 2026 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2026 Preliminary Revenue Estimates- DetailPreliminary Expenditure ReportsAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2026 Preliminary Expenditures Estimates - SummaryAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2026 Preliminary Expenditures Estimates- Detail
Budget - Aug. 25, 2025, 11:31 a.m.
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Radio Communications
Radio Service staff maintain and service a network of 22 communications sites throughout the county that provide first responder radio coverage.Additionally, they provide local trouble-shooting services (and limited technical assistance) to outside vendors to assist in identifying and making emergency repairs when equipment fails in the Communications Center.In 2019, they continued maintenance of mobile, portable and fixed base radio equipment for the county and agencies supported by contract.The Radio Services Administrator manages the Homeland Security equipment grants. This includes researching models, purchasing equipment, preparing/maintaining records, and includes installation of anything pertaining to the backbone communications system. (Contract records are maintained …
911 Communications - March 27, 2012, 4:26 p.m.
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Emergency Operations Center
Current EOC Activation Level Level 3: Normal Operations EOC Activation Level Definitions Level 3: Normal OperationsEmergency Management is actively monitoring for alerts, watches, and warnings. No immediate threat exists, and daily operations continue as normal.Level 2: Partial ActivationAn incident or event has occurred—or is likely to occur—that may significantly impact the community. Emergency Management is coordinating resources, and there is potential for the situation to escalate.Level 1: Full ActivationA major emergency or disaster is underway or imminent, possibly involving multiple jurisdictions. Extended operations and 24/7 staffing may be required. Local jurisdictions may issue or have issued emergency or disaster declarations.
Emergency Management - March 13, 2020, 9:09 a.m.
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Vector Control
Vector control is any method to reduce or eradicate the carriers of pathogens (e.g. virus or parasite), of which animals are the carriers. Pathogen carriers include mammals, birds or arthropods, mosquitoes, and other insects. For more information, call Bill Teitzel at 360-740-1261.For all animal bites or exposures from an animal to a person, we recommend seeking medical attention and then filling out the Lewis County Animal Bite/Exposure Report and submitting to our office.If you have questions regarding an encounter with a bat or what to do if you find a bat please click on the link for Bat Exposure FAQ's.Public …
Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.
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Reserve Deputy Coroner Program
The office has Reserve Deputy Coroner Academy which is a volunteer, non-paid position. The training consists of classroom, office responsibilities, ride along with law enforcement, observing dispatch and assisting Deputy Coroners on calls and in office.Reserve Deputy Coroners ride along with Deputy Coroners to scenes and assist with investigations under the supervision of the Deputy Coroner. Reserves gradually perform more complex roles during the investigations.The Reserve Deputy Coroner program does not guarantee paid employment but when time comes to hire paid Deputy Coroners we naturally look at the reserve staff first.At this time there is no plan to start a …
Coroner - Aug. 30, 2022, 10:22 a.m.
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Learn how to Save Food, Save Money at Centralia College
In the United States, a typical family of four throws away an estimated $3,000 in groceries each year. Americans throw away approximately 325 pounds of food per person each year. Organics is the largest category of materials thrown away in landfills in Washington state. Lewis County Solid Waste staff and WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composters will share more about these statistics at a presentation at 11 a.m. in at Centralia College's TransAlta Commons B in honor of Earth Week activities. Find out how to be part of the solution to reduce the amount of food waste and save money …
Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 11:52 a.m.
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ANTI-HARASSMENT
REQUIRED FORMS TO FILE AN ANTI-HARASSMENT ARE:Law Enforcement and Confidential InfoPetition for Protection OrderThese forms can also be picked up at the District Court Clerk's window.Petitions can now be filed electronically. See below for details.WHAT TYPES OF ORDERS CAN BE FILED IN DISTRICT COURT?Certain protection orders must be transferred to Superior Court. If one of the following conditions listed below applies, you should consider initiating your case in Superior Court as it will be transferred.(a) A superior court has exercised or is exercising jurisdiction over a proceeding involving the parties;(b) The action would have the effect of interfering with a …
District Court - Jan. 30, 2015, 12:38 p.m.