1. Lewis County streamlines permitting for future campgrounds and RV parks

    Carlisle Lake Park in Onalaska. CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved amendments to regulations for RV parks and campgrounds in the county. The most significant change streamlines the process for permitting.No longer is a Binding Site Plan necessary for development of new RV parks or campgrounds. A Special Use Permit (SUP) and a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review are the only requirements.“This change will significantly reduce the permitting time for RV park developers and for staff reviewing the permits,” said Lewis County Planner Preston Pinkston.“This is a great example of staff proactively looking …


    News Room - Oct. 5, 2023, 3:04 p.m.

  2. There’s still time!!!

    Hey Lewis County, don’t put those garden tools away just yet! There’s still some work to be done if you want to get a head start on weed control for 2020.Undoubtedly, you’ve noticed the beautiful sunny days that remind of us the summer that slipped away too quickly this year. Well, our weeds are appreciating these beautiful days too, and we’ve been noticing a lot of new growth low on the ground as we’ve been conducting weed surveys. If you have the stuff on hand, an application of herbicide is likely to be effective if the plant is still green, …


    Weed Control - Oct. 24, 2019, 2:37 p.m.

  3. Misc property from Courthouse Security: Checkbook cover, stuffed animal, sunglasses, lighters, knives, etc.

    Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim property, 360-740-1470, Case # 23C5033.


    Sheriff - May 26, 2023, 2:37 p.m.

  4. NOTICE OF HEARING: ESTABLISHING OF A NEW ROAD CROSSING OVER THE CHEHALIS RIVER AND CHANGING THE TERMINUS OF HATCHERY ROAD

    Please see attached


    Commissioners - Nov. 21, 2013, 9:38 a.m.

  5. Ear buds, jewelry, knife, key, hats, cell phone found LC Jail

    Found Lewis County Jail. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #22C6845.


    Sheriff - June 15, 2023, 1:24 p.m.

  6. Cellphone

    Found in the area of Jackson Highway and Highway 508 on 08/14/25: Cellphone. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. RE: Case #25C11379


    Sheriff - Aug. 21, 2025, 10:44 a.m.

  7. Joint Narcotic Task Force (JNET) Arrests Drannon Bradley Smyth

    Download press release here Joint Narcotic Enforcement Team PRESS RELEASE Chief Carl Nielsen, Centralia Police Department Chief Glenn Schaffer, Chehalis Police Department Sheriff Robert R. Snaza, Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Date/Time: September 27, 2016 @ 1550 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Joint Narcotic Task Force (JNET) Arrests Drannon Bradley Smyth During the evening of September 26th, members of JNET, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Enforcement Team, and the U.S. Marshals Service executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Newaukum Golf Drive, in rural Chehalis. This was the result of an ongoing …


    Sheriff - Sept. 28, 2016, 4:43 p.m.

  8. Wallet & Contents

    Found in the Onalaska area on 08/12/25: Wallet with contents. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office Evidence Facility at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. RE: Case #25C10905.


    Sheriff - Aug. 13, 2025, 9:27 a.m.

  9. 20-461 Interlocal agreement for use of jail facilities between the Lewis County Sheriff's Office/County and the incorporated cities of Chehalis, Toledo, Mossyrock, and Morton

    Please see the attached


    Commissioners - Feb. 24, 2021, 3:59 p.m.

  10. Bags with Miscellaneous Contents

    Found in the Morton area on 11/17/25: Bag with miscellaneous contents. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. RE: 25C15655


    Sheriff - Nov. 18, 2025, 12:12 p.m.