1. The State Noxious Weed Law

    The term "noxious" is a legal term, rather than botanical or technical. It is used to describe non-native plants that have been introduced to Washington from other parts of the world and have a damaging impact on the local industries that rely on having a healthy ecosystem and plant community, such as agriculture, etc. Because of their aggressive growth and lack of natural enemies in the state, these species can be highly destructive, competitive, or difficult to control. Noxious weeds can reduce crop yields, destroy native plant and animal habitats, severely limit recreational opportunities, clog waterways, lower land values, create …


    Weed Control - Jan. 10, 2012, 3:02 p.m.

  2. Accreditation

    On 04/10/12 the Lewis County Coroner’s Office was awarded accreditation through the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IACME). This process began in 2011 and culminated with the inspection process on 04/10/12. We are now one of only five coroner’s offices in Washington State to have received accreditation through this association.The IAC&ME has established a set of accreditation standards and these encompass administration, facilities, forensics and investigative for a total of 130 standards. Applying for accreditation means to voluntarily open your office facilities as well as your policies and procedures for examination by a team of auditors to see …


    Coroner - Sept. 28, 2012, 4:13 p.m.

  3. Public Defense Standards

    Washington Courts: News and InformationWashington Supreme Court Issues Interim Order on Public Defense StandardsJune 09, 2025The Washington Supreme Court issued an Order on caseload standards the Court has adopted for indigent criminal defense services. The Order is a summary explanation of the new caseload standards, which permit full implementation to be achieved over a period of time.The Court adopted the caseload standards at its June 4, 2025 en banc conference, ahead of final rule changes, to help jurisdictions that are currently conducting budget planning. The revised caseload standards will be integrated into court rules once the Court’s review of all …


    Public Defense - June 9, 2025, 4:13 p.m.

  4. Search & Rescue

    The Lewis County Search and Rescue program is under the guidance and direction of the Lewis County Sheriff and his designees. The program is greatly dependent upon the efforts of many volunteers from the local communities and could not exist without their dedication.In 1959 the Mossyrock Search and Rescue Unit was developed to fill the need for an organized search and rescue unit. They were joined by Salkum in 1977 and Packwood in 1978. In 1986 the Civil Air Patrol organized the Fire Mountain Squadron.The Sheriff's Posse was reorganized as a SAR unit in 1987 and the Cascade Dogs Unit …


    Sheriff - March 8, 2016, 1 p.m.

  5. CERT

    What is a Community Emergency Response Team? The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program that educates residents about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT members are trained to safely respond to an emergency on the family, neighborhood and community level, and can provide assistance when first responders are unavailable. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in …


    Emergency Management - May 7, 2024, 2:42 p.m.

  6. About Human Resources

    Thank you for your interest in Lewis County Human Resources!At the County, we believe that our 500 employees are our greatest asset. We are an equal opportunity employer that offers our full time employees competitivebenefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and an attractive retirement plan.Our goal is to be the employer of choice in our community. Mission Statement: To assist, advise, and facilitate management and employees to best align individual talent with the needs and goals of Lewis County. To provide solutions to workplace issues which promote an environment that is characterized by fair treatment of staff, open communication, personal accountability, …


    Human Resources - April 21, 2015, 11:27 a.m.

  7. Firearm

    Found in the Chehalis area on 09/18/25: Firearm. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. RE: Case #25C12909


    Sheriff - Sept. 22, 2025, 10:19 a.m.

  8. Found Firearm

    Found in the Chehalis area on 10/27/25: Firearm. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. RE: 25C14725


    Sheriff - Oct. 28, 2025, 1:04 p.m.

  9. Firearm

    Found in the Centralia/Galvin area on 08/23/25: Firearm. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. RE: Case #25C11531


    Sheriff - Aug. 25, 2025, 11:03 a.m.

  10. Firearm Ashford

    Found in the Ashford area on 01/05/26: Firearm. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. RE: Case #26C172


    Sheriff - Jan. 7, 2026, 3:19 p.m.