1. 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.

  2. Juvenile Court FAQ

    What can I bring to my child who is in detention? Parents and/or legal guardians are allowed to bring in certain items for their child while they are in custody.Allowed:Any paper-back book, must be age appropriate and is subject to approval by Detention StaffAny sealed (new) chap stick4X6 photos -They must be appropriate and is subject to approval by Detention StaffNot allowed:Hard-back booksMagazinesNewspapersDue to security purposes, no other personal items are allowed. Who Can Visit? Youth are allowed visitors while in custody, subject to approval from Probation staff.Allowed:Parents and/or legal guardiansCounselors and MinistersPolice officers and legal counsel may visit whenever …


    Juvenile Court - April 12, 2016, 1:14 p.m.

  3. Community Recycle Event in the Winlock-Vader area

    This event will be held at the Old Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, Winlock, WA 98596Household Hazardous Waste Event: Residential customers may drop off unwanted or left-over household cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them. Other limits: 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. No PaintCare items (Please check PaintCare.org for PaintCare.org items and locations for drop off). Television & Computer Recycling: Residents may drop off …


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:47 p.m.

  4. Cerifications

    As of December 2025, three of the Lewis County Coroner's Office staff members are nationally registered Medicolegal Death Investigators through the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI). To become ABMDI registered, there are three criteria:Have 650 hours of death investigation experience and be employed in a Coroner/Medical Examiner OfficeDemonstrate competency in 300 tasks involving death investigationPass a four hour comprehensive examination with at least an 80%.The certification period is for five years during which continuing education (CE) hours are required to be re-certified. These CE hours can be earned by attending conferences and taking courses both in person and …


    Coroner - March 27, 2013, 12:58 p.m.

  5. Sheriff Marine Patrol

    The Lewis County Sheriff's Office marine patrol unit and education program was created in the early 1980's in response to the increasing amount of recreational boaters. As recreational boating increased, so did the responsibilities of the marine unit. Today our primary responsibilities are education and enforcement. The Sheriff's Office has two lake vessels, a 20 foot Almar, and a 21 foot N.River. We have two primary inland lakes that we patrol: Lake Mayfield (2,250 sq. acres) and Riffe Lake (11,830 sq. acres). There are several other bodies of water including Mineral Lake, Lake Scanewea, and the Chehalis and Cowlitz Rivers. …


    Sheriff - March 27, 2013, 8:21 a.m.

  6. Protect your home from wildfire


    Emergency Management - Aug. 6, 2018, 4:11 p.m.

  7. Lewis County BOCC Legislative Meeting recording for November 4, 2025


    Commissioners - Nov. 7, 2025, 9:30 a.m.

  8. BOCC Meeting Minutes 4/01/2025

    Please see the attached minutes.


    Commissioners - April 9, 2025, 11:35 a.m.

  9. BOCC CALENDAR - WEEK OF AUGUST 4

    Please see the attached calendar.


    Commissioners - Aug. 1, 2025, 3:58 p.m.

  10. City Road Closures

    No road closures to report at this time.


    Emergency Management - Dec. 9, 2025, 10:51 a.m.