1. Work Crew

    Jerry Elliot (360) 740-2680 Jerry.Elliot@lewiscountywa.govLewis County Juvenile Court strives to teach youth the importance of:day reporting skillswhat it means to work on a teamhow to work within the communityhow to gain essential job skills.WHAT IS WORK CREW?The Lewis County Work Crew Program is an alternative sanction to traditional incarceration within the juvenile detention facility. Youth sentenced to serve time in the detention center, may have the opportunity to serve a portion of their sentence in the Work Crew Program. It also provides youth on probation, At Risk-Youth, and participants in the Diversion Program, the opportunity to earn community service hours …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 31, 2014, 2:27 p.m.

  2. Animal Neglect & Cruelty

    If you feel an animal is being neglected, please contact the Lewis County dispatch non-emergency line at 360-740-1105. To initiate the process of investigating, reporting parties are encouraged to leave their name and phone number for easy follow up or for further questions regarding what they are reporting. It is not mandatory to leave your name and number, if you wish, you may remain anonymous.Lewis County Code 6.05.010


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  3. Community Involvement

    The Lewis County Coroner's Office takes a proactive approach to work with community partners to try and reduce preventable deaths.Community Partnerships:Lewis County Vulnerable Adult Advocacy TeamTraffic Safety Task ForceSafety CityExpand Your Horizons/TRIO EMS CouncilLC and WA State Drowning Prevention CoalitionsDUI Victim Impact PanelCribs for KidsMock DUI crashes/presentations for local high schoolsCentralia Police Department Citizen's AcademyW.F. West Career DayThe LCCO is always available to speak to any community or civic groups that may be interested. Please feel free to contact the office for any needs you may have at 360-740-1376.


    Coroner - Oct. 10, 2013, 3:53 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Veterans Stand Down of community resources event, Sept. 23

    The Lewis County Veterans Benefits Office and community resource agencies are offering the latest Veterans Stand Down, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.


    News Room - Aug. 25, 2023, 8:27 a.m.

  5. Wrap-Up (recessed until 6:30 p.m.)

    Notice of recess: The commissioners have recessed the Wrap-Up / Solid Waste Disposal District meeting until 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at which time they will further discuss building closures and may further discuss employees who work during the closures.Please see the attached agenda.


    Commissioners - Dec. 27, 2021, 9:55 a.m.

  6. Community Clean-up & Sensitive Document Shredding/Packwood

    Packwood Community Recycle Event


    Solid Waste - Sept. 23, 2021, 1:53 p.m.

  7. County seeks Public Defense attorneys for Superior, District and Juvenile Courts

    CHEHALIS, WA – The Lewis County Public Defense Office is currently accepting applications from qualified attorneys to provide public defense services for individuals who are financially unable to retain private counsel. Openings are available for Public Defenders and Conflict Attorneys in Lewis County Superior Court, District Court, and Juvenile Court.Lewis County Public Defense provides legal representation in felony and misdemeanor criminal, probation violation, and juvenile offender cases for individuals who meet the financial eligibility requirements under RCW 10.101. Attorneys appointed through this program play a vital role in ensuring the constitutional rights of indigent defendants are protected.Positions availablePublic Defenders: Represent …


    Public Defense - Aug. 25, 2025, 4:29 p.m.

  8. Language Access

    Click the following link to view the joint Language Assistance Plan for Lewis County Superior Court, Juvenile Court and District Court.Language Access Plan (LAP) - Revised October 2025To request an interpreter for a Superior Court case, contact Superior Court Administration at (360)740-1333 Ext. 2.To request an interpreter for a District Court case, contact District Court Administration at (360)740-1203.To request an interpreter for a Juvenile Court case, contact Juvenile Court Administration at (360)740-1178.(Please note - Interpreters for most in-courtroom hearings, other than ex parte, are scheduled automatically if administration is aware that an interpreter is needed.) Translated Forms:Español/Spanish한국어서류/KoreanPусский/RussianTiếng Việt/VietnameseTagalog/Filipino中文形式/ChineseSelf Help Resources:Superior …


    District Court - March 3, 2023, 3:33 p.m.

  9. *BOCC Wrap-Up / County Manager Update

    Please see the attached agenda.Please click here for Resolution 24-477: Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1360, which would add Chapter 3.80 to Lewis County Code to establish a Sales and Use Tax for Emergency 911 Communications Systems and Facilities.The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Jan. 14, 2025. (Please note that a draft of the proposed ordinance is attached to the resolution.)


    Commissioners - Dec. 19, 2024, 9:13 a.m.

  10. Community Advisory Committee being formed to help with updated Onalaska Subarea Plan

    You are invited to a community meeting about the subarea plan at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 in the Onalaska Elementary School Multipurpose Room. Staff will summarize the process to update the plan and answer questions from the public.Also, volunteers are needed to serve on the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to help with the subarea plan update. If you're interested, complete the sign up sheet on the project webpage under the Materials Section and return it to mindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.gov or give to county staff at the community meeting.Contact Mindy Brooks at mindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.gov or (360)740-2610 for more information.


    News Room - Aug. 16, 2023, 10:33 a.m.