1. Field Operations/Patrol

    FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU – CHIEF RICK VAN WYCK The Field Operations Bureau encompasses the Patrol Division for the office. PATROL DIVISION: The Patrol Division is under the direct supervision of a Captain and consists of four squads. A Sergeant leads each squad, and each squad is comprised of five deputies.Deputies are responsible for responding to emergencies, investigating crimes that have occurred, conducting traffic enforcement, investigating motor vehicle collisions, serving of civil papers, sex offender registration checks and various other duties.The unincorporated area of Lewis County is divided into two geographic areas for the purpose of patrols. Mossyrock is the dividing …


    Sheriff - Jan. 27, 2015, 8:45 a.m.

  2. 2010 SALES FOR 2011 ASSESSMENTS, 2012 TAX YEAR

    2010 SALES REPORTED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORTS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT The following page(s) includes sales data and statistics considered to value Lewis County residential improved properties for Assessment Year 2011 for Taxes payable in 2012. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2011 is 1/1/2011. This means your assessed value should reflect 100% market value of your property as of 1/1/2011. The information provided on this page reflects vacant land and residential improved properties which sold in calendar year 2010, the preceding 12 months prior to the assessment/lien date. These transactions were considered to best reflect the current market. Citizens using …


    Assessor - Dec. 4, 2013, 10:47 a.m.

  3. Parks & Recreation

    The Lewis County Parks & Recreation Department handles the Southwest Washington Fair and County Parks (including the Fairgrounds)County Parks include: Schaefer, South County, Rose Park, Packwood River Access, and the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds as well as community venues Claquato Church and St. Urban Church. The Parks & Rec Department is developing opportunities for year-round recreation in your parks.The Southwest Washington Fair showcases Southwest Washington and its agricultural, industrial heritage and future, displays the accomplishments of our regional community and encourages learning through participation, competition and observation.Mission Statement: The mission is to inspire community pride.Strategic Priorities:Increase Revenue to Support the Parks.Develop, …


    Parks & Recreation - Sept. 2, 2021, 3:31 p.m.

  4. Emergency Preparedness

    Lewis County Public Health & Social Services is continually working to improve local capacity to respond to public health emergencies. Emergencies and disasters can impact the public's health in many ways. We are working to enhance our Department's internal readiness, in addition to our ability to work more collaboratively with community partners, emergency responders, and elected officials.The Emergency Preparedness Team leads the Department's efforts to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies in Lewis County. This team includes the Department Director, the Health Officer, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Environmental Health Specialists, Communicable Disease staff, and other programs and organizations. Important …


    Public Health - March 24, 2016, 8:12 a.m.

  5. Litter Clean-up Programs

    Adopt-A-Road Program The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility's Adopt-A-Road Program is now available for community groups or like-minded friends and neighbors to pick up litter along county roads. Organizations and individuals can submit an application to adopt a section of road to clean at least four times a year, or sign up for a one-time clean up of a community, neighborhood, or park. Lewis County Community Litter Program The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility operates a litter pick-up program to clean roadside litter. Please call 360-740-1451 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov, if you want …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 6, 2022, 4:42 p.m.

  6. Judges

    Judge J. Andrew Toynbee, Department 1 Education: University of San Diego School of Law (J.D. 1992); University of Washington (B.A. 1988); Bellarmine Preparatory School (1984)Legal/Judicial Experience: Superior Court Commissioner Pro Tem from April 2015 to January 2017; Chief Criminal Deputy - Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office from 2006 to January 2017, Chief Criminal Deputy - Lewis County Prosecutor's Office from 2002 to 2006; Deputy Prosecutor from 1994 to 2002. Judge, Lewis County Superior Court, Department 1 (2017 - Present) Judge Paul A. Strophy, Department 2 Judge, Dept 2 Paul A. Strophy Education: Capital High School, Olympia, WA (1992); University of Washington …


    Superior Court - June 14, 2011, 8:23 a.m.

  7. Records Requests

    The Records Division of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is open to serve the public Monday through Friday, (except Holidays), 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We are located in the Law and Justice Center at 345 W. Main Street, Chehalis, Washington.The records staff independently coordinates and performs a broad range of technical support services to the Operations, Corrections and Services Bureaus. Support technicians are responsible for computer entry, processing, storage, retrieval and dissemination of various reports, records and information within the Sheriff’s Office, along with assisting the public at the counter and on the phone. The staff includes six support …


    Sheriff - March 31, 2016, 1:23 p.m.

  8. Upcoming Drop-In Legal Clinics, January through March of 2026, Timberland Legal Aid

    Q1 2026 ENG LEGAL CLINIC FLYERQ1 2026 SP RURAL CLINIC FLYERWe are pleased to share the schedule for our free, drop-in legal clinics taking place in Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Pacific Counties for the first Quarter of 2026. Clinics are open to the public and operate first-come, first-served from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.The flyers and images for the upcoming clinics are attached to this email.Clinic Dates & LocationsJanuary 15 – Pacific County Superior Court Law LibraryFebruary 10 – Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterFebruary 13 - Lewis County, Law and Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisMarch 9 – Lewis County, …


    Public Defense - Jan. 14, 2026, 10:01 a.m.

  9. 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.

  10. Noxious Weed Board

    Mission Statement:It is the mission of the Noxious Weed Board to serve as responsible stewards of Lewis County land and agriculture, and to protect and preserve our ecological resources against the harms of noxious weeds. We endeavor to develop programs that reflect local priorities, meet the needs of county landowners and residents, and carry out the mandate of the Washington State noxious weed law, the RCW 17.10. The county Noxious Weed Control Program provides consultation on weed prevention strategies, educational programming, technical assistance, enforcement actions, and a variety of other resources to help control or eradicate noxious weeds in our …


    Weed Control - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.