1. Little Miss Friendly finalists are guests of Lewis County Commissioners

    From left, Clara Hansen, Emma Elder, Riot Anderson, Aria Hoffman, Kimber Serl and 2022 Little Miss Friendly Emma Britton meet with the Lewis County Commissioners on Aug. 8. CHEHALIS – The finalists for the 2023 Little Miss Friendly competition were guests of the Lewis County Commissioners Tuesday, Aug. 8, during the commissioners’ weekly legislative meeting. Little Miss Friendly is the official hostess and “living logo” of the Southwest Washington Fair and will represent the fair at many events, parades, and activities throughout the coming year.Commissioners Sean Swope, Lindsey Pollock and Scott Brummer listened to the girls share their interest in …


    News Room - Aug. 8, 2023, 4:46 p.m.

  2. 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.

  3. Home Gardening for Your Health - April 2018

    By Dr. Rachel Wood, Lewis County Health Officer Home Gardening for Your Health Even though it is not very sunny yet, all around us new green shoots are poking up out of the ground heralding the end of winter. While you enjoy seeing spring flowers and warmer days, think about using some of your open space to grow delicious, healthy food, too. Nutrition packed for a healthier you! Fruits and vegetables that can be grown in your garden are packed full of many nutrients that can help you decrease the risk of certain diseases. Some of those powerful nutrients include …


    Public Health - April 4, 2018, 1 a.m.

  4. Court Records/Records Requests

    The Clerk's Office dockets, maintains and archives all documents filed in Lewis County Superior Court. This includes the following case types: * Case Type Public Access 1 Adult Criminal Open unless sealed by court 2 Civil Open unless sealed by court 3 Dissolution Open unless sealed by court 4 Probate/Guardianship Open unless sealed by court 5 Adoptions/Paternity Confidential 6 Mental Illness Confidential 7 Juvenile Dependencies Confidential 8 Juvenile Offender Open unless sealed by court Open files may be reviewed by the public at the Clerk's Office on the 2nd floor of the Law & Justice Center. Photocopies of documents are …


    Clerk - March 22, 2016, 8:05 a.m.

  5. History

    1845-1847 United States Marshall Joe Meek became the first official Law Enforcement Officer in Lewis County. The northern county boundary was reset at the 49th parallel, the present United States/Canadian Border, in 1846. 1847-1848 John R. Jackson became the 1st elected Sheriff of Lewis County, which had a population of 275 in the first census. The first taxes in Lewis County were also collected, including a poll tax of fifty cents on each male under the age of sixty. 1848-1849 Antonio B. Rabbeson became the 2nd elected Sheriff of Lewis County and Block House was built at Cowlitz Landing for …


    Sheriff - Feb. 5, 2016, 3:11 p.m.

  6. Current County Employee Information Page

    The Employees of Lewis County are represented by: Teamsters #252217 E. Main StreetCentralia, WA 98531360.736.9979AFSCME2102 Carriage Drive SW #GOlympia, WA 985021.800.311.9713 ext. 22 Lewis County Sheriff's GuildOperations: 5530 SW Kelly Avenue Portland, OR 97239 503.226.3906Operations Guild & 911 GuildCorrections:Sean LemoineLemoine Legal Services, P.C.515 NW Saltzman Road #836Portland, OR 97229503-502-7045 mobilesean@lemoinelawyer.com Salary Information ElectedResolution No. 21-296 Elected Salaries2022-2025 Elected SalariesLC Citizens' Salary CommissionNon-Represented(refer to the 2022 Salary Grid *Effective 9/1/22 )Non-Rep Positions911 Dispatchers Guild(refer to the 2022 Salary Grid *Effective 9/1/22 )911 Dispatcher Guild PositionsAFSCME (Representing Community Development & Public Works)(refer to the 2022 Salary Grid *Effective 9/1/22 )AFSCME Represented PositionsTeamsters(refer …


    Human Resources - April 21, 2015, 11:21 a.m.

  7. Press Release: Lewis County Detectives Recover Body

    Click Here for Full Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 06-28-18 @ 2225 Contact: Chief Deputy Bruce F. Kimsey Phone: 360-748-9286 Release #: 1 Lewis County Detectives Recover Body On June 27, at approximately 7:45 a.m. a 16 year old boy was reported as a runaway or possible missing person to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) by the boy’s family. It was reported that the 16 year old lived with his father in Randle and was last seen on June 23, 2018. Prior to reporting him missing to law enforcement, family and friends attempted to locate the juvenile, but were unsuccessful. …


    Sheriff - June 28, 2018, 11:06 p.m.

  8. SUP25-0002 - Roamers RV Park – 57 Space RV Park – Special Use Permit

    Public Hearing Documents The Lewis County Hearing Examiner will hold a virtual land use hearing on Monday, November 17, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m., or immediately thereafter, for the purpose of taking public testimony and rendering a decision concerning a special use permit application (SUP25-0002) from Andrew Royer. This hearing will be by remote virtual hearing only and no in-person public access to the hearing room. This is the only hearing on the agenda docket.The Lewis County Hearing Examiner is providing public access to the land use hearing through alternative means (online and by phone). The hearing room will not …


    Community Development - May 14, 2025, 11:33 a.m.

  9. Drug Testing Services RFP - Clarifying Questions

    1. Who is the current provider?There is no current provider for these services in the fashion described in the RFP2. Why are you evaluating new providers?We have opened up our behavioral health/SUD contract as well. The Drug Court and FRC office operate and determine the drug testing schedule. The plan is to shift to a model where we contract directly with the laboratory3. What is the current pricing?The prices between our contracted provider and the laboratories that they use have not been disclosed to the Drug Court program.4. What is the expected volume of tests?Give or take some—400 tests per …


    Superior Court - Sept. 1, 2020, 1:28 p.m.

  10. Parks & Venues

    Group Picnic Shelters The large picnic areas are first come first serve basis and reservations are not required. We know these are great places to enjoy the outdoors while getting together with family and friends. Please be respectful of others who would also like to enjoy the space.Lewis County Parks & Recreation OfficeSouthwest Washington Fairgrounds1909 South Gold StreetCentralia, WA 98532 About the Parks Back Memorial Park Located just a couple miles from Rose Park and not far from Highway 6, this park is adjacent to the sports fields of Adna High School on one end and the Willapa Hills Trail …


    Parks & Recreation - Sept. 2, 2021, 4:31 p.m.