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Lewis County Sheriff's deputies join student leadership in youth traffic safety week at Mossyrock High School
Mossyrock High School Associated Student Body members Marshall Brockway, left, Will Faussett, Erin Cournyer, Caelyn Marshall, Hailey Brooks, Olyvia Brownell, Joan Wedam and Miguel Gomez. MOSSYROCK - Lewis County Sheriff’s deputies, law enforcement officers and emergency medical professionals from throughout the county, and the student leadership at Mossyrock High School concluded traffic safety education week Friday, April 28. There was a mock crash and emergency response plus a court trial witnessed by the school’s over 200 students.Deputies focused school zone patrols on seat belt use, speeding and distracted driving.“They are all high contributors to traffic-related deaths to our youth,” said …
News Room - April 28, 2023, 3:40 p.m.
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Tire-cycling events at Packwood and Centralia
Recycle your worn out tires for free at two Lewis County Solid Waste Utility events, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13 and 14 at Packwood Community Hall, 12935 U.S. Highway 12. Another tire recycling is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26, 27 and 28 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1909 S. Gold St. in Centralia.
News Room - Sept. 8, 2023, 11:15 a.m.
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Ongoing Projects
Eradication: Class A Noxious Weeds Class A noxious weeds are Lewis County Noxious Weed Control's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. Generally, these noxious weeds are either entirely absent in Washington State or are only present in a very limited distribution. As such, and as required by law, the management goal for these weed species is total eradication in all plant parts. Garlic mustard, Giant hogweed, False brome and Milk thistle are all examples of Class A noxious weeds that have become more common in the state in recent years and could conceivably arrive in Lewis County from …
Weed Control - March 20, 2015, 1:11 p.m.
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Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii Butterfly Bush - A profusely spreading deciduous shrub that was a popular ornamental and is now found throughout western Washington. The bush can reach 15' in height and has tall arching branches.Leaves: Usually 4-10 inches long and 1-3 inches wide, with toothed edges and opposite arrangement on the branch. The upper surface of the leaf is a deep green while the underside appears whiteish due to a dense covering of short fuzzy hair.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-October. Showy spikes at the branch terminals can be 4 to 10 inches long. The small flowers are 4 petaled, bell-shaped and …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:45 a.m.
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Deputy McKnight Returns to Patrol
Deputy Matt McKnight has been cleared to return to work and will resume normal patrol duties next week. On June 20, 2011, Deputy McKnight, while on duty and assisting the Napavine Police Department with a dispute, was confronted by a volatile suspect. This confrontation resulted in Deputy McKnight shooting the suspect, Steven Petersen, who died at the scene. As a result of this incident, the Regional Sheriff’s Critical Investigative Team was deployed to investigate the incident. Their findings were later turned over to the Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney who made a determination that the use of deadly force by Deputy …
Sheriff - July 8, 2011, 4:29 p.m.
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NOTICE: COMPETITIVE BIDDING DISPENSING WITH ADVERTISEMENT AND FORMAL SEALED BIDDING WITH RESPECT TO PURCHASES AND LEASES UNDER $25,000 AND NOTICE OF LEWIS COUNTY VENDOR LIST AND SOLICITATION
Please see attached
Commissioners - Dec. 23, 2013, 8:53 a.m.
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NOTICE OF ADOPTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BOCC) passed the following Ordinance during a public hearing on January 23, 2017: Ordinance 1271 regulating marijuana activity and lifting a moratorium thereon, repealing chapter 8.60 and amending chapters 5.20, 8.15, 8.40, 8.45, 8.55, and 15.05, and Title 17 of Lewis County Code and amending the Lewis County Annual Fee Schedule. Read the notice here.
Commissioners - Jan. 26, 2017, 4:05 p.m.
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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.
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Poison hemlock, poisonous to animals and man
Be alert this spring for Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), a noxious weed poisonous to sheep, cattle, swine, horses and man. Animals can become poisoned by eating a small amount of the plant. Poison hemlock is common to Lewis County but not a wide spread noxious weed. Often it is associated with old farmsteads and disturbed vacant lots in urban area. The plant can reach a height of three to six feet tall and has light green foliage at flowering. Hemlock flowers in late May and June. Later the plant will die back with stalks that are straw colored and the …
Weed Control - April 14, 2015, 8:38 a.m.
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County Manager
Ryan BarrettCounty ManagerRyan Barrett has served as County Manager for Lewis County, Washington, since August 2023. Selected by the Board of County Commissioners after a nationwide search, Barrett brings nearly two decades of public sector experience and a strong connection to the local community. His background includes leadership roles in law enforcement, regional corrections and municipal government, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the county.As County Manager, Barrett is focused on building a thriving, sustainable and inclusive community. His priorities include strengthening the local economy, improving infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life for residents. …
Commissioners - Nov. 30, 2022, 2:02 p.m.
