1. Drug Testing Services RFP - Clarifying Questions

    1. Who is the current provider?There is no current provider for these services in the fashion described in the RFP2. Why are you evaluating new providers?We have opened up our behavioral health/SUD contract as well. The Drug Court and FRC office operate and determine the drug testing schedule. The plan is to shift to a model where we contract directly with the laboratory3. What is the current pricing?The prices between our contracted provider and the laboratories that they use have not been disclosed to the Drug Court program.4. What is the expected volume of tests?Give or take some—400 tests per …


    Superior Court - Sept. 1, 2020, 1:28 p.m.

  2. 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.

  3. Weed Board Meeting & Hearing

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be meeting on February 16, 2016 to adopt the 2016 Lewis County Noxious Weed list.  The public is welcome to attend the meeting (hearing) and be heard either for or against the adoption of the 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. The Weed Board will be considering the addition of Ventenata, medusahead, and English hawthorn that were added as Class C noxious …


    Weed Control - Jan. 6, 2016, 1:15 p.m.

  4. Public Notice. Announcement of Weed Board Appointments

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board has vacancies on its five-member board. The vacancies occurs in Weed District Four and Five. Nancy Toenyan, the current Board members for District Four and Victor Khvoroff of District Five have expressed a willingness to serve another term with the Weed Board. Both members’ terms ended on December 31, 2019.The Board member vacancies were published in the Chronicle and East County Journal in January and February of 2020.The Weed Board recommends that Nancy Toenyan of Mossyrock and Victor Khvoroff of Randle, be considered for appointment by the BOCC to the Lewis County Noxious …


    Weed Control - Feb. 21, 2020, 10:15 a.m.

  5. Public Notice

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board has vacancies on its five-member board. The vacancies occurs in Weed District Four and Five. Nancy Toenyan, the current Board members for District Four and Victor Khvoroff of District Five have expressed a willingness to serve another term with the Weed Board. Both members’ terms ended on December 31, 2019.The Board member vacancies were published in the Chronicle and East County Journal in January and February of 2020.The Weed Board recommends that Nancy Toenyan of Mossyrock and Victor Khvoroff of Randle, be considered for appointment by the BOCC to the Lewis County Noxious …


    Weed Control - Feb. 21, 2020, 10:11 a.m.

  6. Lewis County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol deputies promote safety on lakes and rivers

    Lewis County Sheriff's Marine Patrol vessel. CHEHALIS – In an effort to ensure safe recreation on Lewis County’s lakes and rivers, deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Unit regularly visit Lake Mayfield, Riffe Lake, Mineral Lake, Lake Scanewa, and the Chehalis and Cowlitz Rivers. The boating enforcement officers conduct voluntary inspections at boat ramps, checking for the required safety equipment on board vessels. The inspection is intended as public education. Over the past 25 years, the marine unit deputies have completed several thousand safety inspections, and investigated 48 boating accidents.The Lewis County Sheriff's Office is committed to water …


    News Room - Aug. 29, 2023, 1:49 p.m.

  7. Grow Smart, Grow Safe - May 2018

    By Dr. Rachel Wood, Lewis County Health Officer Grow Smart, Grow Safe® A Great Resource for Safer Ways to Control Pests and Solve Problems in your Garden Spring has sprung, and as the weather begins to brighten up, you might begin to consider your garden and yard. Maybe this is the year you plant your own veggies, and bump up on those important vitamins and minerals, or maybe there are some flowers you’ve been imagining outside your kitchen window. Whatever your plans, the Grow Smart, Grow Safe® web site can help. This user-friendly site at https://growsmartgrowsafe.org walks you through your …


    Public Health - May 17, 2018, 11:22 a.m.

  8. Free Tansy Disposal Days

    Lewis County Noxious Weeds is covering the dump fee for your bagged tansy ragwort! Start bagging your tansy ragwort from now until mid June and let us cover your dump fees. We are offering this free service at 6 different locations across Lewis county for short time frames so please be sure to schedule accordingly. Help out your neighbors with small vehicles and lets band together to maximize this effort!


    Weed Control - May 24, 2022, 9:51 a.m.

  9. Planned Growth Committee

    The Lewis County Planned Growth Committee is providing options for public access to the meeting: in person, online and by phone. Planned Growth Committee meetings take place at the Community Development Environmental Health Building, 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis in the CD Conference Room (see the front counter for directions). The public may also participate via Zoom using the information in the agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 06/18/20252025 OFM EstimatesLewis County Draft Critical Areas Ordinance


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:34 p.m.

  10. Aquatic Weed Management Permitting Processes

    Join us and earn a few pesticides license credits! We will be offering this in person at the BOCC lower level conference room in the Chehalis Courthouse, and virtually on zoom! Hear from Lewis County Noxious Weeds, WA Department of Agriculture and Department of Ecology professionals about the aquatic species in Lewis County, ongoing/upcoming aquatic weeds projects on the Chehalis river, NPDES permitting processes, and a demonstration of how to access SAW and apply for permit coverage.This is vital information for anyone who may want to address aquatic weeds on their property, or as provided professional service. Bring materials to …


    Weed Control - Dec. 7, 2022, 9:47 a.m.