1. Coroner Duties

    MISSION STATEMENTThe Lewis County Coroner’s Office determines the cause and manner of reported deaths by conducting professional medicolegal death investigations while ensuring that everyone who has suffered a loss is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.VISION STATEMENTThe LCCO is accessible and accountable to the public, media and other elected officials.The LCCO continually strives to increase the proficiency and professionalism of all staff members through training.The LCCO endeavors to develop and strengthen partnerships with the public safety community.The LCCO works with community partners to adopt a proactive approach to reducing preventable deaths.The Coroner is responsible for leading a team of medicolegal …


    Coroner - Jan. 31, 2014, 2:20 p.m.

  2. Press Release: Vehicle of interest sought in serious injury collision.

    Click Here for Full Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 08-24-17 @ 0930 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Vehicle of interest sought in serious injury collision. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a vehicle of interest following yesterday’s serious injury collision in the Winlock area. The vehicle is described as an older green in color SUV, similar to a Ford Explorer. On 08/23/17, at approximately 1155 hours, deputies were dispatched to a vehicle versus bicyclist collision in the 600 block of Park Road in Winlock. Upon law enforcement arrival the …


    Sheriff - Aug. 24, 2017, 9:30 a.m.

  3. Weed Board Vacancy

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board currently has an expiration of a term of office on its five-member board. The vacancies occur in: Weed District Two which includes the communities of: Centralia, Chehalis and District Five including the communities of: Glenoma, Randle and Packwood. The Board positions are four-year terms that shall be filled by a person engaged in agricultural practices. Noxious Weed Control Board positions are non-paid, volunteer positions. Duties of the Board include adoption of the County Weed list and providing direction for Weed Board programs. Persons interested in appointment to the Board shall make a written …


    Weed Control - Dec. 9, 2015, 9:18 a.m.

  4. Bridge Program

    Bridges of many kinds are an integral part of every county road system. The safety and adequacy of these bridges is of vital importance to the traveling public. A program of regular periodic inspection and reporting is necessary to fully inform each county legislative authority regarding the condition and adequacy of all bridges.The County Engineer has a complete inventory of all National Bridge Inventory (NBI) bridges on the county road system, and shall be responsible for all routine and special inspections of all NBI bridges on the county road system in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) as …


    Public Works - Sept. 16, 2021, 9:56 a.m.

  5. OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE ON LEWIS COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board currently has an expiration of term of office on its five-member board. The vacancies occur in: Weed District 2 which includes the communities of: Galvin, Centralia, & Chehalis; and District 3 which includes the communities of: Napavine, Winlock, Toledo and Vader.The Board positions are four-year terms that shall be filled by a person engaged in agricultural practices. Noxious Weed Control Board positions are non-paid, volunteer positions. Meetings are held as determined by the Board. Duties of the Board include adoption of the County Weed List and providing direction for Lewis County Noxious Weed …


    Weed Control - Feb. 21, 2020, 9:29 a.m.

  6. Press Release: Burglar of South County Businesses in Custody

    Click Here for Full Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 08-30-18 @ 0945 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Burglar of South County Businesses in Custody A 32 year old Chehalis male is now in custody for a series of business burglaries plaguing southern Lewis County. Joint investigations involving the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and the Toledo and Winlock Police Departments culminated yesterday when investigators met with Joshua A. Duncan. Duncan had been arrested shortly after midnight on 08/29/18 by the Chehalis Police Department during an in progress burglary to a church in the 600 block of …


    Sheriff - Aug. 30, 2018, 10:02 a.m.

  7. Des Moines man missing near Blue Creek Boat Launch

    Click Here for Press Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 01-30-17 @ 1415 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Des Moines man missing near Blue Creek Boat Launch Deputies, along with search and rescue personnel, are searching the area of Blue Creek Boat Launch for a missing Des Moines man. Prathana Nammavong, a 43 year old male from Des Moines, last contacted Friday morning when he communicated to friends via cellphone. His vehicle was located in the parking lot at the boat launch by two friends who came to fish with him on Saturday morning. The friends …


    Jan. 30, 2017, 2:25 p.m.

  8. Lewis County Manager looks forward to working with community and County staff

    Lewis County Manager Ryan Barrett at a community meet-and-greet event, July 11. Photo courtesy: The Chronicle. CHEHALIS – Excited to begin his work with the Lewis County Commissioners, county staff and community, Ryan Barrett begins his tenure as Lewis County Manager on Aug. 28.The commissioners signed a contract with Barrett, 41, at their business meeting, Aug. 1. The former Lewis County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant currently oversees more than 100 employees as a captain with the South Correctional Entity in Des Moines, Wash."I am honored to be selected by the Board of County Commissioners for this important role, and I am …


    News Room - Aug. 10, 2023, 8:31 a.m.

  9. Christmas Tree & Holiday Light Recycling (New Year's Day)

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter and Master Gardener volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees will apply ($15 minimum for 280 pounds or less.) This event is offered in cooperation with Pacific …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 21, 2023, 9:16 a.m.

  10. Investigation into fatal Randle shooting.

    Click here for full press release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 07-05-17 @ 1130 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Investigation into fatal Randle shooting. Detectives are currently continuing to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred last night. On 07/04/2017, at approximately 1914 hours, deputies were dispatched to a shooting incident occurring on the Forest Service Road 2801, which is off of Cispus Road in Randle. The 9-1-1 caller, a 63 year old male of Glenoma, advised he had shot an individual at a campsite in self-defense. Deputies and Detectives responded, and were assisted by law enforcement …


    Sheriff - July 5, 2017, 11:41 a.m.