1. Animal Shelter

    Lewis County Animal Shelter Seeks Veterinary ServicesLewis County Public Health & Social Services (LCPHSS) is seeking a qualified veterinarian to provide clinical consultation and services for the Lewis County Animal Shelter (LCAS) located at 560 Centralia Alpha Road in Chehalis.Download the RFQ Here About Contact The Shelter's goal is to attract responsible pet owners who will provide adopted animals a permanent, loving home. 560 Centralia-Alpha Rd P.O. Box 367 Chehalis, WA, 98532 360-740-1290 The Lewis County Animal Shelter is open to the public from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday. The Shelter houses stray, homeless, and unwanted animals. …


    Public Health - Dec. 7, 2015, 8:55 a.m.

  2. Sheriff's Office Receives WASPC Accreditation Award

    Lewis County Sheriff’s Office received formal notice that they are an official WASPC (Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs) Accredited Agency on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at a WASPC Conference held in Yakima. The accreditation process took the Sheriff’s Office over a year to complete. Only fifty (approximately) agencies statewide have met the accreditation standards and have been awarded the accredited agency status. The process takes considerable time and effort and determination for an agency to complete. “This formal Accreditation is something our office and the community should be very proud of. The men and women employed by this …


    Sheriff - June 1, 2011, 8:23 a.m.

  3. Press Release: Operation Human Freight Lewis County

    Click here for full press release: *** For Immediate Release *** April 17, 2018 Lieutenant James Mjor Email: James.Mjor@wsp.wa.gov Phone: 360-584-4482 Twitter: @WaStatePatrol Chief Dusty Breen, Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Email: Dusty.Breen@lewiscountywa.gov Phone: 360-740-1327 Twitter: @LCSheriff Second “Operation Human Freight” Leads to the Arrest of Suspects for Promoting Prostitution Lewis County – Washington State Patrol (WSP), in partnership with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, arrested ten people during “Operation Human Freight. This is the second WSP law enforcement operation this year. During the one day operation, undercover detectives rescued people caught up in human trafficking and prostitution. “This is a …


    Sheriff - April 18, 2018, 3:25 p.m.

  4. Notice & Information to Noxious Weed Control

    Landowners are notified of their responsibility to participate in the control of noxious weeds to prevent their spread and establishment on lands within Lewis County per Chapter 17.10 RCW Noxious Weeds – Weed Boards and Chapter 16-750 WAC State Noxious Weed list.  Noxious weeds are non-native plants that are highly destructive, competitive and difficult to control or eliminate. They have been introduced accidentally or as ornamentals in peoples' gardens. Some are poisonous to humans and livestock and most grow rapidly and overwhelm desirable vegetation. They can reduce crop yields, destroy beneficial native habitat, damage recreational opportunities, clog waterways, and diminish …


    Weed Control - April 4, 2017, 7:24 a.m.

  5. Be Weed Aware: Poison hemlock, Poisonous to Humans, Livestock and Wildlife

    Poison hemlock contains toxic compounds that make the entire plant poisonous to humans and livestock.  Leaves, stems, seeds and roots all contain the toxic alkaloids making them poisonous.  Toxic levels increase with plant maturity.   Poisonings most commonly impact cattle, goats and horses.  Nervousness, trembling and excessive salivation are noticeable symptoms exhibited by livestock that have recently eaten poison hemlock.  Forage prepared as haylage or hay and containing Poison hemlock does little to reduce the plants toxicity.  Poison hemlock grows 3-8 feet tall and may be found along field edges, urban alleys and areas where construction material has been disposed.  The …


    Weed Control - April 3, 2017, 10:33 a.m.

  6. Transfer Stations open today

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are open today, Jan. 2, 2023. The administration office in Centralia, however, is not open today in observance of the New Year's Day holiday. The administration office will return to regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 3.


    Solid Waste - Oct. 19, 2022, 9:59 a.m.

  7. Lewis County Fire Marshal modifies burn restrictions, effective Sept. 23

    CHEHALIS – A burn ban in unincorporated Lewis County will be modified, effective at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Recreational fires and charcoal or wood BBQs only are permitted.After careful review of the current and extended weather forecast, the Lewis County Commissioners, Community Development Director and Fire Marshal have determined that current weather conditions within Lewis County have improved enough to modify current burning restrictions.“Cooler temperatures and higher humidity are predicted in the region over the next several days,” said Lewis County Fire Marshal Doyle Sanford in announcing the adjustment of burn restrictions. “Open burning is still not allowed and …


    News Room - Sept. 22, 2023, 4:17 p.m.

  8. Lewis County grant helps Napavine begin major facelift to city center park

    From left, Napavine City Councilman Brian Watson, Councilor Don Webster, Mayor Shawn O’Neill, Councilor Heather Stewart, Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey Pollock and Mayor Pro-tem Duane Crouse at park groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 26. NAPAVINE – Lewis County and city officials braved soggy skies Tuesday for a groundbreaking celebration at Napavine’s crown jewel: Mayme Shaddock Park.Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey Pollock joined Napavine Mayor Shawn O’Neill, city councilmembers and others to help kick off the city’s $815,000 renovation project, which will include the construction of a covered kitchen area and new restrooms and the introduction of Wi-Fi coverage.The county commissioners contributed $470,000 from …


    News Room - Sept. 28, 2023, 8:10 a.m.

  9. Chemical Treatment at Mineral Lake, Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

    UPDATE! This treatment was conducted on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. We expect to see a decline in the Eurasian watermilfoil over the next few of weeks. We thank the community of Mineral for their support and we thank our partners for working with us to get this treatment funded and completed!The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board has been granted coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology Aquatic Plant and Algae Management General Permit WAG994515 to treat Mineral Lake with an aquatic herbicide to control Eurasian watermilfoil, a Washington State class B aquatic noxious weed.Understandably, community members may have …


    Weed Control - Aug. 11, 2021, 3:09 p.m.

  10. Prison Rape Elimination Act

    Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003 The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits sexual misconduct in correctional settings such as prisons, jails, lockups, juvenile facilities and INS detention facilities. Sexual misconduct under this law includes:Inmate -on -Inmate sexual assault and abuseStaff-on-Inmate sexual misconduct (sexual/inappropriate relationships with inmates)Inmate- on- Inmate and staff –on-inmate sexual harassmentThe Lewis County Jail (LCJ) is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for staff and inmates. LCJ has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct of any kind and will impose discipline for such misconduct, up to …


    Sheriff - Aug. 10, 2016, 8:53 a.m.