1. Corrections/Jail

    CORRECTIONS BUREAU– CHIEF CHRIS SWEET The Corrections Bureau encompasses the Lewis County Jail. The Lewis County Jail was remodeled in 2005 and is approximately 69,000 square feet.The Corrections Bureau is comprised of a Captain, Lieutenant, six Sergeants, forty-one Corrections Deputies, an Administrative Assistant and five Support Technicians. CUSTODY DIVISION: The Custody Division is directly supervised by a Lieutenant and consists of four custody squads. A sergeant leads each squad and each squad is comprised of seven or eight Corrections Deputies. The Custody squads work 12 hour shifts, and have 3-4 days off per week. The shifts rotate every three months …


    Sheriff - March 16, 2016, 4:22 p.m.

  2. Concealed Pistol License and Fingerprinting application

    The Lewis County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Permituim for all CPL applications and Fingerprinting scheduling.Please click here for the Concealed Pistol License (CPL) application process. Both new applications and renewals.Please click here for non CPL related fingerprint scheduling.If you live within the city limits of Centralia, please click here for information on how to handle getting your CPL/fingerprints or call 360-330-7680.If you live within the city limits of Chehalis, please click here for information on how to handle getting your CPL/fingerprints or call 360-748-8605.If you live within the city limits of Napavine, please click here for information on how …


    Sheriff - May 11, 2023, 1:49 p.m.

  3. Property Management

    The Property Management Section, of the Real Estate Services Division is responsible for managing (except operational matters) all real estate owned by Lewis County, Washington. It maintains the County road files and an inventory of all County-owned parcels. It acquires real estate and other property rights for various public purposes, evaluates the impact of requests to permanently encumber the property by easements, the grant of long-term leases, or the granting of temporary or indeterminate permits. This section also handles the processing of requests to sell surplus real estate, vacate unnecessary road right-of-way, and close county roads. It reviews all short …


    Public Works - May 5, 2009, 4:13 p.m.

  4. Cannabis Code Update

    Background Lewis County is seeking sustainable funding to help support essential local services, including public safety, infrastructure, and community programs. Cannabis sales currently are permitted in our surrounding counties and in most of the cities located in Lewis County. Between July 2023 and June 2024, cannabis sales in those cities totaled roughly $9 million. While the state collects a 37% excise tax on those sales, local jurisdictions that permit retail locations receive a dedicated portion of shared state tax revenue. Allowing retail locations in unincorporated Lewis County—such as in Packwood and the I5/Highway 12 interchange—could provide a modest but ongoing …


    Community Development - March 4, 2026, 1:20 p.m.

  5. Water Laboratory

    Lab Operating Schedule Change effective September 1, 2025Beginning Monday, September 1, the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services water laboratory will operate on a new schedule. The lab will be open weekdays during the first and second full weeks of each month.Please see our Water Lab Calendar Water Lab Calendar for specific days and times of operation. The Lewis County Water Lab is accredited to analyze coliform bacteria and nitrate samples. These are the most commonly tested parameters for public water supplies and are also required for individuals on private wells obtaining building occupancy permits.Each test costs $65 and …


    Environmental Health - March 31, 2016, 8:23 a.m.

  6. Lewis County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

    HMP Story MapThe Lewis County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, is a countywide plan that identifies risks and ways to minimize damage by natural and manmade disasters. The plan is a comprehensive resource document that serves many purposes such as enhancing public awareness, creating a decision tool for management, promoting compliance with Washington State and Federal program requirements, enhancing local policies for hazard mitigation capability, and providing inter-jurisdictional coordination.This website serves as a location to share with the public the progress made with this plan update. There are provided links on this page that are associated with the creation of this …


    Emergency Management - April 21, 2023, 12:31 p.m.

  7. 2026 Benefits

    2026 HEALTH AND WELFARE AETNA - AFSCME and Non-Represented Employees 2026 PEBB - 911 Employees 2025 TEAMSTERS WELFARE TRUST (In Negotiations) Lewis County Self-Administered Insurance Rules 2026Click Here to go to the Employee Navigator PortalAetna and MetLife Benefit Guide:2026 Lewis County Benefit GuideRate Sheet:2026 Non-Represented and AFSCME AetnaAetna Plan Summaries:Aetna OAMC 500 Summary of Benefits / Aetna OAMC 500 Plan Summary (Premiums)Aetna OAMC 1000 Summary of Benefits / Aetna OAMC 1000 Plan Summary (Premiums)Aetna OAMC HDHP Summary of Benefits / Aetna OAMC HDHP Plan Summary (Premiums)MetLife Dental Plan:MetLife PDP Plus Summary of BenefitsMetLife Enrollment FormCVS Health Virtual CareVision Summary of …


    Human Resources - Dec. 23, 2025, 1:38 p.m.

  8. Purple Loosestrife

    Lythrum salicaria Purple Loosestrife – Erect squarish stems, up to 8 feet tall, Leaves: 1 ½ to 4 inches long, lance-shaped and lack petioles, usually opposite and rotated 90 degrees from the previous node or whorled in sets of 3.Flowers: spikes of magenta flowers 4 – 16 inches long, flowers from July to October.Habitat: Found in wetlands and streams in the Centralia/Chehalis area as well as Stearns Creek and Mineral Lake in Lewis County.Weed Classification: B designateWhy Is It a Noxious Weed?Purple loosestrife is a vigorous competitor and can crowd out other vegetation including native species. It can quickly dominate …


    Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 11:28 a.m.

  9. Events


    Superior Court - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  10. Events


    Budget - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.