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Emergency Preparedness
Communities throughout the Pacific Northwest are subject to many potential natural and man-made disasters. While we hope that such occurrences never happen, it has been shown time and time again that being prepared for disasters is wise and prudent.Ready.gov provides disaster planning guides for families, communities and businesses. Ready.gov is a good starting point for anyone interested in planning ahead for disasters. Here we have informational materials available from the Washington State Military Department/Emergency Management Division in PDF format available for downloading.For further information about natural or man-made disasters or disaster preparedness planning, please contact Lewis County Emergency Management, or …
Emergency Management - Aug. 25, 2014, 11:25 a.m.
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Press Release: Arson Arrest Press Release
Click here for original Press Release On July 13, 2018, Winlock Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed single-wide mobile home fire at a trailer park located at 380 Minkler Road, Winlock. The fire was investigated by a Fire Investigator from Chehalis Fire Department and Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Detective J. S. Humphrey. The victim in this investigation is a 36-year-old female, whose loss amounted to about $5,000 in personal property. The mobile home was valued at about $15,000, and was a total loss. In addition, a second victim in this case is a 28-year-old male from Winlock who is …
Sheriff - July 27, 2018, 11:37 a.m.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Explained
February 2021COVID-19 vaccine distribution explainedby Rachel Wood, M.D., MPH, Lewis County Health OfficerIn December we talked about how vaccines are developed and how the phased method of getting vaccine into people’s arms was determined. Some vaccines started being distributed locally last month. Let’s talk about how that distribution is happening, and how to find vaccine for yourself and your family.Distributing vaccine is kind of like the classic story of the fire triad. It takes three things to make fire burn – heat, fuel, and oxygen. Take any one away and the fire goes out. Vaccine distribution needs four things – …
Public Health - Feb. 16, 2021, 10:28 a.m.
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Community Health
Our team promotes healthy living, prevents disease and injury, and helps people get the services they need to stay healthy. We also provide education, services, and referrals to individuals, families, and at- risk populations within Lewis County, and collaborate with individuals, medical providers, policymakers and organizations to develop and maintain strategies for addressing public health issues. Current Community Health Engagement Opportunities Hearing from residents, providers, and leaders in our community allows for informed-program and -policy development that better meet the needs of our community. Throughout the year, our team works to collect information and engage with residents on important topics …
Public Health - Jan. 20, 2015, 1:39 p.m.
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*CANCELED* Chehalis River Basin FCZD Special Meeting
Please see the attached special meeting noticeThis meeting is being held in person and via Zoom:ONLINE: Go to https://zoom.us/j/92770578873. The passcode is 085336.BY PHONE: Call 888-475-4499. The meeting ID is 927 7057 8873, and the passcode is 085336.
Commissioners - Dec. 15, 2025, 4:38 p.m.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
December 2020by Rachel Wood, M.D., MPH, Lewis County Health OfficerLast month we talked about how vaccines are developed and planning underway to distribute them once available. This month, we are excited over the news that one or more COVID-19 vaccines are nearly ready for use. Just like any other new product, supplies will be scarce at first, then become more plentiful in the weeks and months to come. That is why so much analysis and planning have gone into vaccine distribution. The small quantities available at first must be prioritized to make sure that the vaccine is used where it …
Public Health - Dec. 15, 2020, 9:53 a.m.
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Juvenile Court Newsletters
July 2021 August 2021 September 2021 The Lewis County Juvenile Court is happy to announce the first month of our new Juvenile Court Newsletter.Click on our new issue below to view our new art education programing, facility renovation plans, education engagement efforts, and staff introductions.July Newsletter Click on our new issue below to view our Lewis County Probation Officer roles, the groundbreaking work within our community, segments on the voice for the helpless and every child counts, followed up by updates within our department.August Newsletter Click on our new issue below to view our renovation details, local stories, our Detention …
Juvenile Court - July 29, 2021, 12:17 p.m.
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Residents can bring up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights to Hazo Hut
Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, is open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residential customers can drop off the following items for free up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights, leftover household chemicals, and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil or antifreeze. The household hazardous waste collection facility is open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Solid Waste - Sept. 3, 2024, 3:43 p.m.
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Sheriff's Office Launches Facebook Page
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is launching a page on Facebook starting this afternoon. Sheriff Steve Mansfield said, “In our efforts to make a positive difference for the citizens of Lewis County, we have always been transparent and open in sharing what we are doing and how we are involved in the community. Now, through Facebook, we will reach even more people with information that will increase their awareness on important public safety topics.” The Facebook page will be used to provide information regarding: Sex Offender Notifications Press Releases Emergency Management Emergency Preparedness Safety Tips ID Theft/Fraud Prevention Neighborhood Watch …
Sheriff - Sept. 25, 2012, 1:24 p.m.
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Italian Arum
Arum italicum Italian Arum - Perennial, herbaceous plant that grows from tubers. Multiple tubers will be produced during growing season.Leaves: Leaves emerge in the fall-winter and will die back in the summer. Leaves are arrowhead-shaped, green, and possibly has cream or silver-gray colored veins and markings. Young leaves are generally more oval in shape.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-June. Made up of a spathe and spadix, and grow into many red-orange berries in a cluster.Habitat: Normally found in forest understudies, riparian areas, wetlands, old gardens, woodland gardens, and disturbed areas near urban developments.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It is …
Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.
