1. Groundbreaking marks the start of broadband expansion project in Winlock

    From left, Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey Pollock, Rep. Ed Orcutt, ToledoTel VP-COO Dale Merten, County Manager Ryan Barrett, Rep. Peter Abbarno, ToledoTel Senior Engineer Aaron Nelson, County Budget Administrator Becky Butler, Commissioner Sean Swope, Eric Dold of Robinson Brothers Construction and County Infrastructure Specialist Eric Eisenberg at groundbreaking event Oct. 13. CHEHALIS – Officials from Lewis County and ToledoTel gathered Friday, Oct. 13, to commemorate the groundbreaking of Winlock’s long-awaited broadband project.Construction crews can be seen along several streets in and around Winlock. The first fiber-optic connections to homes and businesses are expected in the early spring of 2024.The Lewis …


    News Room - Oct. 13, 2023, 11:37 a.m.

  2. Lewis County celebrates opening of renovated juvenile facility

    Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer, left, Superior Court Judges James Lawler and J. Andrew Toynbee and Commissioner Lindsey Pollock at the ribbon cutting of the Lewis County Juvenile Justice Center, Mar. 24. Renovated Lewis County Juvenile Justice Center officially opens with ribbon-cuttingCHEHALIS – Lewis County Commissioners and county Superior Court judges cut the ribbon Friday morning marking the official opening of the renovated Lewis County Juvenile Justice Center at 1255 SW Pacific Ave. in Chehalis.Upgrades to the 1970s-era facility include the addition of 5,500 square feet of space for expanded educational and life skills programs, mentorship services for incarcerated youth, …


    News Room - March 28, 2023, 7:24 a.m.

  3. Contacting an Inmate

    Updated and EFFECTIVE January 6, 2021 Inmate Postal Mail To maintain the security and safety of the inmates and staff, all inmate postal mail (with the exception of Legal Mail, money orders, books, Court Documents, Bank Statements, & Publications) must be sent to the following address:Lewis County JailInmate Name - ID NumberPO Box 9122Seminole, FL 33775-9122Legal Mail, money orders, Court Documents, Books, Bank Statements, & Publications will continue to be sent to the facility directly at 28 SW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis WA 98532The Inmates Name and ID number must be clearly Printed on the outside of the envelope or postcard …


    Sheriff - Jan. 5, 2016, 7:21 a.m.

  4. Sandbags - Frequently Asked Questions

    WHAT IS A SANDBAG AND WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE? A sandbag is a sack made of burlap or woven polypropylene that is filled with sand or soil and used for such purposes as flood control and military fortification. Sand bags are an excellent choice for the construction of levees, berms, dikes and barricades for erosion control, flood walls, and traffic control. Sandbags may be used during emergencies when rivers threaten to over-flood, or a levee or dike is damaged. Quick action and bags on-hand could save countless dollars in personal and property damage. WHEN CAN SANDBAGS BE USED? The use …


    Emergency Management - Dec. 15, 2010, 11:44 a.m.

  5. Filing a Petition

    Real Property and Personal PropertyPetition Filing Instructions and Board of Equalization RequirementsFor a successful appeal please thoroughly read all information provided, particularly in the section ‘Evidence’ : Reasons Not ConsideredAssessment comparisons of other propertyPercentage of value increasesPersonal hardshipAmount of taxOther matters not directly related to the market value Evidence The issue before the Board is the market value of your property. You need to furnish evidence that demonstrates that the Assessor’s valuation exceeds your property’s fair market value. State law requires the Assessor to value all taxable property at 100 percent of its true and fair market value, according to …


    Commissioners - July 16, 2014, 1:01 p.m.

  6. Lakes - Aquatic Weed Treatments

    Aquatic weeds pose a variety of risks, including flooding, habitat degradation, impeding water flow, decreasing recreational opportunities, and much more. Often forgotten about and less visually obvious to most people, aquatic weeds are frequently going under the radar. It is important for the public to be aware of the presence of aquatic weeds in the water bodies they visit and take measures to prevent their spread!The PlayCleanGo campaign provides excellent information on necessary precautions and procedures that should be taken by all, in order to reduce the spread of aquatic noxious weeds. Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers also offers a variety of …


    Weed Control - Sept. 6, 2022, 12:10 p.m.

  7. Rural Housing Alternative

    Background Affordable housing means that a person spends no more than 30% of their income on rent or mortgage. A person making $60,000 per year can afford something different than a person making minimum wage. Today in Lewis County, 48% of renters pay more than 30% of their income on housing and 24% pay more than 50% on housing. This means Lewis County residents increasingly cannot afford housing.In Lewis County, 70% of the housing stock is single family residential, and the average sale price has increased from roughly $150,000 in 2012 to over $350,000 in 2021. In addition, between 2012 …


    Community Development - Feb. 13, 2023, 2:49 p.m.

  8. I Believe in Masks - July 2020 Health Beat

    For release in July 2020Contact: Ed Mund – 360-740-1227, ed.mund@lewiscountywa.govRachel Wood, M.D., MPH, Lewis County Health OfficerI wear a face mask in public. As a physician for more than 30 years, wearing a mask is no mystery to me, nor are the reasons to wear them. While their purpose is perfectly clear to me, it may not be true for the general public, especially since recommendations related to COVID-19 have changed over time.The label “mask” gets used interchangeably, which encourages confusion. Let’s sort that out first:N95 Respirator: a medical-grade mask that seals on the wearer’s face and designed to prevent …


    Public Health - July 9, 2020, 8:26 a.m.

  9. Fall Weed Control Season Has Arrived!

    As weeds prepare themselves for their winter dormancy, they are particularly vulnerable to any and all attacks made against them. Whether you prefer chemical, manual, or cultural methods, now is the ideal time to treat those weeds and get the upper hand!Yellow archangel, field bindweed, and English ivy (picture in order above) are all renowned as “nearly impossible to kill” weeds and can be particularly aggravating to urban gardeners and homeowners. Not only are they incredibly aggressive in the home landscape, but they are a real threat to Washington’s natural areas and forests when they escape the backyard.Yellow archangel effectively …


    Weed Control - Sept. 17, 2021, 3:45 p.m.

  10. Sue Kennedy to retire from career of ensuring clean drinking water in Lewis County

    Sue Kennedy, Lewis County Sr. Environmental Health Specialist – Manager of the Lewis County water program. CHEHALIS – Often times wearing an old leather hat, bright orange rain gear and work boots, for nearly three decades, Sue Kennedy has been traversing Lewis County with a mission to ensure clean drinking water for everyone.Kennedy, 63, a Sr. Environmental Health Specialist with Lewis County managing the county’s public water program, retires on Thursday. She came to work for the county in 1994 and started in her current role in 2000.In her county office is a reminder that states, ‘by means of water, …


    News Room - March 29, 2023, 2:36 p.m.