1. Lewis County Public Works crews finish preventive maintenance on county roads

    Lewis County Public Works crew applying chip seal rock to a road outside of Adna. CHEHALIS – Lewis County Public Works road maintenance crews have completed their annual summer preventative maintenance chip seal projects.County road crews placed 63,000 gallons of oil and 1.3 million square yards of crushed rock while resurfacing approximately 100 miles of county roads over the summer.“It’s the most efficient way to preserve our roads,” Lewis County Road Maintenance Supervisor Justin Bushnell said. “The county’s goal is to resurface roads every seven to 10 years.”“The oil is sealing up the road and preserving everything underneath it,” Bushnell …


    News Room - Sept. 18, 2023, 4:03 p.m.

  2. Sheriff's Office Warns of Phone Scam

    The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office wants community members to be aware of a scam circulating in our area and learn how to protect themselves from becoming a victim of fraud and identity theft. Deputies have received several reports from citizens that they are receiving random phone calls from very aggressive callers with strong foreign accent/dialects stating they are from the IRS. The callers knew the victim’s names and some other basic information about them making it appear it may really be the IRS calling. The callers advised the victim’s they were being investigated and to avoid “further investigation or arrest” …


    Sheriff - March 11, 2015, 4:22 p.m.

  3. Sheriff's Office Unveils New Program

    Sheriff Steve Mansfield will be starting a new program at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office that he hopes will slow down a growing crime trend in Lewis County. The program, “Prevent Crime – Lock Your Doors Every Time,” begins next week. Sheriff Mansfield said, “Recently we have had numerous problems with vehicle prowls in our county. My office has developed an innovative program to help address vehicle prowls and thefts. This program is about prevention, education, and a strong community partnership to combat this plaguing problem.” The program will consist of Deputies and Support Volunteers providing extra patrols in areas …


    Sheriff - Aug. 30, 2011, 9:15 a.m.

  4. Applications & Permits

    WAN (Water Availability Notice)Who needs this? Any water connection beyond one single-family residence requires a WAN (does not include individual wells)See "Water Applications" on Community Development's "Permit Applications and Handouts" pageSelect "Water Availability Notification Form - Municipal" for Centralia, Chehalis, and Napavine connections onlySelect "Water Availability Notification Form - Public" for all other connectionsWELL SITE INSPECTION FORMWho needs this? Any well proposing to serve more than one single-family residence requires a Well Site Inspection Form (does not include individual wells)MSR (Master Site Review) approval with the Planning Department will be required prior to application submittalSee "Water Applications" on Community Development's …


    Environmental Health - Feb. 1, 2018, 9:11 a.m.

  5. Lewis County's Developmental Disabilities office celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

    It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month.Businesses and individuals who are making a difference in the lives of people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities will be recognized on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at a Lewis County community celebration.The in-person event at The Loft, 547 NW Pacific Ave. in Chehalis runs from 8 to 10 a.m. with breakfast, remarks from community members, and informal networking.For more information, please contact Sara Sons by email: sara.sons@lewiscountywa.gov or call 360-740-1418.Register here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejwa0x9w6209f747&llr=6ajwdndab


    News Room - Oct. 4, 2023, 12:12 p.m.

  6. South County Recycle Event

    Lewis County residents will have the opportunity to drop off up to 12 passenger and light truck tires per household, and up to two of the following items per household: computers, televisions under 42 inches, and CPUs. This event is being offered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as there is room left in containers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the old Winlock Solid Waste Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road. Once the containers are full, the containers will be closed and additional items will not be accepted. The city of Vader is co-hosting this …


    Solid Waste - May 31, 2023, 11:39 a.m.

  7. Drug and Alcohol Treatment

    Lewis County Juvenile Court works closely with True North to rehabilitate youth who struggle with drugs and alcohol.True North tries to help youth understand harmful behaviors, find alternative solutions, and work towards a goal to better themselves.True North will accept referrals from anyone (remaining anonymous), then they work with the youth to get to the root of the problem and create an individualized plan to help the youth based on their own needs.To schedule an assessment or reach the Intake Line please call (360) 494-6867.For more information visit https://www.truenorth113.org/ or contact:Thurston County (360) 464-6873Thurston County (Yelm) (360) 458-62336005 Tyee Drive …


    Juvenile Court - Aug. 2, 2021, 11:41 a.m.

  8. Infraction Payment Plan

    Pursuant to RCW 46.63.190 you may enter into a payment plan if you are not able to pay the fine in full, and you have not previously been given a payment plan for this financial obligation, and the Court has not obtained a judgment on the debt. NOTICE: Failure to pay or enter into a payment plan may result in collection action, including garnishment of wages or other assets, an additional $52.00 penalty assessment and may result in a suspension of your driver’s license.You may request a payment plan by completing the form below and submitting it to the Court. …


    District Court - Jan. 6, 2023, 4:08 p.m.

  9. 23-239 Approve an interlocal agreement between Lewis County and the City of Centralia regarding work by county crews and authorize signatures thereon

    Please see the attached agreement.


    Commissioners - Aug. 2, 2023, 4:05 p.m.

  10. 23-324 Approve an interlocal agreement between Lewis County and the City of Morton for support of radio communications equipment and systems.

    Please see the attached interlocal agreement.


    Commissioners - Dec. 8, 2023, 9:13 a.m.