1. County seeks applicants for Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board

    The Lewis County Board of Health (BOH) is accepting applications from Lewis County residents interested in serving on the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) Advisory Board. Applications are due by 3:00 pm on Friday, January 30.The thirteen-member volunteer board provides recommendations to the Board of Health on a variety of community health, environmental health, and social service issues. Three positions are currently open: one tribal member representative, one first responder representative, and one law enforcement representative.PHSS Advisory Board members are appointed by the BOH and serve three-year terms. Newly appointed terms will begin March 1, 2026. The …


    Public Health - Jan. 6, 2026, 12:59 p.m.


  2. Bail Information

    Bail Information The Lewis County Jail accepts bail on behalf of the court having jurisdiction over the charge an individual is booked on. The amount and type of bail is determined by the court. Posting Bail - Cash Bail Cash bail is accepted 24 hours a day. Cash may be placed in the kiosk in the main lobby during normal business hours and the release lobby after business hours. Instructions for placing money in the kiosk are posted in each location. The kiosk machine accepts 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollar bills. Posting Bail -Bail Bonds There are several …


    Sheriff - July 12, 2011, 10:05 a.m.


  3. Online Fine and Infraction Payments

    Welcome to the Lewis County District Court Fine and Infraction Payment PageHere you can conveniently pay your District Court fines and infractions online using Point & Pay. The convenience fee charged for this service will be displayed for your review before you submit your payment.Warning: DO NOT make Felony or Superior Court fines payments hereFor a ONE TIME payment:Click Here to ContinueIf you have an existing Court payment plan and want to set up recurring payments, register at:https://client.pointandpay.net/recurring/LewisCountyDistrictCourtWA(Do not set up recurring payments if you do not have a Court approved payment plan or your case has been assigned to …


    District Court - Aug. 3, 2016, 11:29 a.m.


  4. Tire Recycling Events

    When grant funding becomes available, Lewis County Code Enforcement and Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility Division partner to hold tire recycling events.At these events, passenger and light truck tires will be accepted for free, and the tires can be on or off the rim. Please do not bring tires from businesses, semi-trucks or heavy equipment, as the county is unable to accept them.While there are no special recycling events currently scheduled, Lewis County Transfer Stations in Centralia and Morton do recycle many types of tires for a fee.For more information, please call the Solid Waste Utility …


    Environmental Health - April 29, 2020, 11:17 a.m.


  5. Foodborne Illness Reporting

    FOOD ILLNESS REPORTINGThe CDC estimates that 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness annually within the United States. To learn more about foodborne illness symptoms, causes, and prevention, visit Washington State Department of Health Information on Foodborne Illness.To help keep our community safe, please report any illness that you think may be related to a Lewis County public food or water source such as a restaurant, grocery store, campsite, public events or a catered event.REPORT A FOODBORNE ILLNESSIf you suspect you’ve gotten sick after eating food in Lewis County, please:Contact us to report your illness at (360) 740-1223 …


    Environmental Health - Sept. 19, 2024, 11:35 a.m.


  6. District 1

    Sean D. SwopeCounty Commissioner, District 1Term 1: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Term 2: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028Commissioner Sean Swope is dedicated to public safety, employment opportunities and generating economic growth. Informed by his previous business experience, Commissioner Swope feels that strategic evaluation and collaboration – along with innovation and incorporation of new technologies – can collectively strengthen Lewis County’s economy to benefit all citizens.A champion of accountability and responsible government expenditures, Commissioner Swope promotes supportive services for veterans, seniors and low-income citizens and advocates for the freedom and liberty of all Lewis County residents.He stands …


    Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:43 p.m.


  7. Maternal and Child Health

    Thank you to all who participated in the 2024 Lewis County Family Health Survey and the Community Data Review Meetings that followed! The Lewis County Family Health Report is now available on our Data, Assessments, and Reports page. Nurse-Family Partnership Nurse-Family Partnership is free for women who are pregnant. When you enroll you will be connected to a registered nurse who will provide the support, advice and information you need to have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy baby and be a great mom.Your nurse will support you to:Have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy babyBecome the best mom you can …


    Public Health - June 18, 2015, 2:11 p.m.


  8. About Us

    Mission The Mission of the Lewis County Juvenile Court is to hold youth accountable, enhance community safety that is consistent with statutory mandates, and provide caring, professional services to juveniles and their families. By doing this, we hope to equip them with necessary tools to become responsible citizens. About Juvenile Court The Juvenile Court is a division of the Lewis County Superior Court.The Juvenile Court Division includes a twenty-one bed detention facility, a courtroom used for juvenile matters, a probation department that provides services to juveniles on court ordered supervision, and other types of assistance including diversion services and legal …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 12:21 p.m.


  9. Hazo Hut in Centralia is open today for residential customers

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:33 p.m.


  10. Hazo Hut is open for residential customers today (9/17)

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:53 a.m.