1. COURTHOUSE CLOSED - NEW YEARS DAY


    Commissioners - Oct. 17, 2022, 12:09 p.m.

  2. Closed - New Year's Day


    Community Development - Aug. 21, 2024, 8:57 a.m.

  3. 11-Year-Old Tacoma Boy Drowns in Cowlitz River, Randle

    On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at approximately 10:58 a.m., Lewis County deputies and members of the Swift Water Rescue Team responded to the 200 block of Burton Creek Road in Randle, Washington, in reference to a reported drowning. Deputies learned that an 11-year-old boy, who was wearing his life jacket, had been paddleboarding with his father in the Cowlitz River near Carr Road when he struck a logjam and fell off the paddleboard. Rescue attempts were made by the boy’s father, but the victim was quickly swept under a second logjam and became submerged underwater. Members of the Swift Water …


    Sheriff - July 8, 2024, 4:43 p.m.

  4. Artist Sketch Rendered in Morton Remains Case

    Detectives with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office have been provided with an artist’s sketch in which they hope will help them identify the human remains found near Morton in April of this year. The artist’s rendering was made by studying the facial bones of the deceased female as an indication of what she may have looked like before her death. Anyone with any information about this female or the case is asked to call the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office at (360) 748-9286 or Crime Stoppers (if the person wishes to remain anonymous) at 1-800-748-6422 ### Artist Sketch Unidentified Female Caucasian …


    Sheriff - Oct. 20, 2011, 2:32 p.m.

  5. County seeks volunteers for Solid Waste Advisory Committee

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking for individuals interested in serving on the county’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC), a group of volunteers who help develop programs and policies concerning solid waste handling and disposal.Solid Waste Advisory Committee members weigh in on proposed rules, policies and ordinances, and they help Lewis County Solid Waste Utility staff develop a five-year “Solid Waste Management Plan” to guide how Lewis County manages garbage and recycling. The committee, which is mandated by state law under RCW 70A.205.110, is designed to represent multiple interests, including citizens, public interest groups, business, the …


    Commissioners - June 11, 2025, 1 p.m.

  6. COURTHOUSE CLOSED - NEW YEARS DAY OBSERVED


    Commissioners - Oct. 17, 2022, 11:43 a.m.

  7. New Year's Day - Office Closed


    Community Development - Nov. 4, 2025, 11:24 a.m.

  8. Press Release: 16th Annual Shop with a Cop

    Click Here For Original Press Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 11-20-17 @ 1300 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PREPARING FOR 16TH ANNUAL SHOP WITH A COP EVENT The Sheriff's Office is preparing for our annual Shop with a Cop tradition. LCSO partners with United Way of Lewis County to find children in need of a positive experience with law enforcement, as well as those in need of financial assistance. The program is open to children ages 8 - 18, who reside in Lewis County. Applications are available on the link below; …


    Sheriff - Nov. 20, 2017, 1:25 p.m.

  9. May CERT Team Meeting

    We are moving our first CERT Team Meeting from June to Thursday May 16th at 6pm at the historic courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis.Everyone West of Mossyrock should make an effort to be there. Everyone East of Mossyrock that can’t make it, we will have an East Lewis County CERT Team Meeting in June.At the May 16th Meeting in Chehalis, we will be establishing our official(signed all the paperwork) Lewis County CERT Team:After a thorough review, you will be Signing and submitting:A Code of ConductPolicy and ProceduresStandard Operating ProceduresWashington State Emergency Worker CardCERT Volunteer ApplicationAfter review and submittal of …


    Emergency Management - May 7, 2024, 4:09 p.m.

  10. 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.