1. Leaf Exchange Event: Final Day!

    Rake up and bag your leaves so gardeners and composters can put them to good use. Bagged leaves may be dropped off on the event day. Leaves will be available for pickup on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be on hand to inspect leaves and help the event run smoothly. The event is across the street from its normal location and will be a drive-through event at the Floral Park Sustainability Project at the corner of Floral Street and South Tower Avenue in Centralia. No garbage, other yard waste, or …


    Solid Waste - July 7, 2025, 10:22 a.m.

  2. About the Clerk

    Our Mission The Lewis County Clerk serves as the official record keeper for the Superior Court. It is our mission to serve the courts and the citizens of Lewis County in a manner best suited to provide quality, efficient, and effective service. We believe the public has a right to employees who embody the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and fairness. About the Clerk The County Clerk, Scott Tinney is one of several independent, elected officials provided by the Washington State Constitution (Article IV, Sec 26), with specific and special duties assigned by statute, as well as local and state …


    Clerk - May 12, 2009, 3:39 p.m.

  3. Lewis County Commissioners name Steve Wohld as interim County Manager

    Lewis County interim County Manager Steve Wohld. CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Commissioners on Tuesday appointed Chief of Internal Services Steve Wohld as interim County Manager. Wohld, 42, will succeed Erik Martin, whose last day is April 3.After nearly five years as County Manager, Martin accepted employment with an engineering and planning firm.“Thank you for the support and I’ll do my best to keep things moving forward,” Wohld told the commissioners.“I’ve always tried to be a good wingman for Erik and I’m excited to be the bridge from his position to our next permanent county manager,” said Wohld, who has …


    News Room - March 29, 2023, 2:25 p.m.

  4. Onalaska Subarea Plan Community Advisory Committee meeting

    The Community Advisory Committee (CAC), made up of property owners and neighbors in Onalaska, will begin meeting on Sept. 19. There is still room on the CAC for more members. If you are interested, please contact Mindy Brooks at mindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.gov or 360-740-2610. The Onalaska Subarea Plan is an updated to the 2017 plan and will include a 20-year vision, goals and policies to help guide and manage growth.


    News Room - Aug. 25, 2023, 9:06 a.m.

  5. 23-083 Approve an interlocal agreement between the Lewis County Animal Shelter and the City of Napavine to provide the disposition of lost and stray dogs and cats within the respective jurisdictions.

    Please see the attached agreement.


    Commissioners - March 8, 2023, 11:48 a.m.

  6. 23-084 Approve an interlocal agreement between the Lewis County Animal Shelter and the City of Toledo to provide the disposition of lost and stray dogs and cats within the respective jurisdictions.

    Please see the attached agreement.


    Commissioners - March 8, 2023, 11:50 a.m.

  7. Press Release: Deceased Individual Located in Search for Missing Berry Picker

    Click Here For Full Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 08-28-18 @ 1340 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Deceased Individual Located in Search for Missing Berry Picker A deceased individual has been located during a search for a missing berry picker in the area of Forest Service Road 45 in Packwood. On 08/28/18, at approximately 1020 hours, Search and Rescue personnel, located the deceased individual. Deputies were originally called at 1640 hours on 08/26/18 when an 82 year old female from Yakima could not be located after becoming separated from her berry picking group. Deputies and …


    Sheriff - Aug. 28, 2018, 1:46 p.m.

  8. Press Release: Chemical exposure contained at the Lewis County Jail.

    Click here for full release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 07-08-17 @ 1350 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Chemical exposure contained at the Lewis County Jail. A chemical exposure at the Lewis County Jail has been contained to the Kitchen area. Shortly after 3:30 pm this afternoon, an inmate working in the kitchen area of the jail inadvertently mixed household cleaning chemicals, causing an instant chemical reaction. The kitchen area was evacuated, and approximately eight inmates and two kitchen staff members present have been removed from the area and evaluated by jail medical personnel. The Chehalis …


    Sheriff - July 8, 2017, 4 p.m.

  9. Request for Proposal for Substance Use Disorder & Behavioral Health Treatment for Lewis County Drug Court & Family Recovery Court programs.

    The Lewis County Drug Court and Family Recovery Court Programs has issued a Request for Proposals for the delivery of substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment. The solicitation seeks a Washington State licensed behavioral health agency to partner with the Lewis County Drug Court Programs to provide assessment and treatment of substance use disorders and diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in a population of up to 80 individuals (age 18+), at any given time. All individuals will be participants of either the Drug Court or Family Recovery Court program.The Drug Court seeks behavioral health treatment providers who are …


    Superior Court - Aug. 17, 2020, 4:54 p.m.

  10. Special Needs during Emergencies

    Preparedness tips in planning for a person with special needs or disability Links to the following websites that will assist you in preparing for emergencies if you care for someone with special needs:Ready.govDisaster Tips for people with Medical NeedsPeople with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional NeedsEvacuation Planning for Children with Disabilities or Health Care Needs American Red Cross/FEMA/Homeland Security Persons with DisabilitiesEmergencies can happen at a moment's notice. It is important to know your plans ahead of time so you are better prepared for any urgent situation. The booklet below gives tips on getting informed, making a plan, assembling …


    Emergency Management - Dec. 28, 2012, 8:06 a.m.