1. 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.

  2. Lewis County Budget Process and Reports

    Explore the County Budget using the OpenGov interactive transparency portal. Lewis County BudgetState law establishes the general requirements of Lewis County’s budget process. By law, many revenues must be spent in specific ways. This limits how the County can spend or cut costs to balance the budget.The Budget Department facilitates the development of the budget. All department heads and elected officials develop and submit their budget requests by early September. After their requests are reviewed, the County Manager submits a Preliminary Budget to the Board of Lewis County Commissioners (BOCC) in early October. From there, the BOCC meets with each …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 11:41 a.m.

  3. Press Release: First Responder Day SWWF

    Click here for full press release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 08-10-17 @ 1630 Hours Contact: Chief Bruce F. Kimsey Phone: (360) 748-9286 Release #: 1 Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to Host First Responder’s Day The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with local emergency responders, will be hosting a First Responder’s Day on August 15, at the Southwest Washington Fair. The fair gates will open at 10:00 A.M. This event is designed to give citizens a chance to interact with the many different first responders serving the citizens of Lewis County, all in one place. The event will be held in …


    Sheriff - Aug. 10, 2017, 4:51 p.m.

  4. Aquatic Plant Management & Herbicide Permits – An Overview of WSDA & Ecology's Permit Requirements

    Coverage under Ecology’s Aquatic Plant and Algae Management general permit is usually required for chemical treatments to control aquatic noxious weeds, native nuisance aquatic plants, algae and phosphorus. Several changes were made to this permit when it was updated in April 2021. This session will provide an overview of the permit, when coverage is needed or not, the application process, planning on a realistic timeline to get coverage, and monitoring and reporting requirements. Other topics will include related permits from the WSDA, such as the Noxious Weed Control permit, a demonstration of accessing SAW and applying for permit coverage, and details about the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board and its programs.


    Weed Control - Jan. 13, 2022, 1:12 p.m.

  5. Remains Identified

    The human remains found near Mineral on Saturday, March 26, 2011, have been positively identified as Michael Lloyd Riemer. Riemer was originally reported as a missing person in December of 1985 to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. Riemer was missing along with his significant other, Diana Robertson, also from Pierce County. Their two year old daughter was found wandering alone at a Spanaway K-Mart on the same day Riemer and Robertson went missing. Riemer was 36 years old at the time of his disappearance. Robertson was 21 at the time of her disappearance. Robertson’s remains were found February of 1986 …


    Sheriff - April 12, 2011, 9 a.m.

  6. Transfer Station Recycling: Pay to Drop Off

    ***Lewis County transfer stations are CLOSED Sundays and all major holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.***Lewis County Central Solid Waste Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Gates close at 5:15 p.m.Map to Central Transfer StationEast Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy. 12, Morton, WA 98356. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.360-740-1451Appliances Non-Refrigerated Units:$10.00 each Please pay at scale house prior to dropping off.Washing MachinesDryersOvens/Ranges/StovesHot Water HeatersDish WashersAppliances Refrigerated Units:$30.00 each Please pay at the …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 17, 2020, 3:40 p.m.

  7. About the Sheriff

    MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF: As your Sheriff, I am proud to serve the citizens of Lewis County. The Sheriff’s Office continues to seek out opportunities and ways to make Lewis County a great place to live, work, and send our kids to school. The Sheriff’s Office supports the Sheriffs' Mentoring Students Program, a way for our employees to interact within our local schools and to provide an example of a positive role model. We proactively seek out those individuals who wish to commit crime in Lewis County with the implementation of the Sheriff’s Enforcement Team. The Sheriff’s Office motto Public …


    Sheriff - Jan. 27, 2015, 8:49 a.m.

  8. Notice of Intent to Revise Lewis County's 5-Year Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan. The county plans to adopt a final plan by December 2025.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - April 24, 2025, 11:35 a.m.

  9. ANTI-HARASSMENT

    REQUIRED FORMS TO FILE AN ANTI-HARASSMENT ARE:Law Enforcement Information SheetPetition for Protection OrderForms, including brochure and instructions, can be found here. Packets can also be picked up at the District Court Clerk's window.WHAT TYPES OF ORDERS CAN BE FILED IN DISTRICT COURT?Certain protection orders must be transferred to Superior Court. If one of the following conditions listed below applies, you should consider initiating your case in Superior Court as it will be transferred.(a) A superior court has exercised or is exercising jurisdiction over a proceeding involving the parties;(b) The action would have the effect of interfering with a respondent's care, …


    District Court - Jan. 30, 2015, 12:38 p.m.

  10. First Lewis County Repair & Sustainability Fair showcases DIY exhibits

    CHEHALIS – A button fell off of your shirt, there’s a rip in your favorite jeans, or your small appliance stopped working. Don’t toss it – repair it! Volunteer “fixers” will be on hand at the inaugural Lewis County Repair and Sustainability Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 22 at the Centralia College SWFT Center, Room 108, 807 W. Pear St. in Centralia.Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, Lewis County WSU Extension Service, Washington State Department of Ecology and Zero Waste Washington have brought together local residents who are handy at a variety of crafts to repair your clothing, …


    News Room - April 18, 2023, 3:28 p.m.