1. U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Medicine Collection Day, 10am - 2pm

    The DEA is sponsoring an unused medicine collection day. This program is free to the public. The event will take place at the Rochester Community Center located at 10140 U.S. Highway 12, Rochester, WA 98579. The hours of the event are 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Prescription medications and over the counter solid medications (tablets and capsules) are included in the program. Illegal substances will not be accepted. IV, sharps and other intra-venous medications will not be accepted. For more information click here or contact the DEA at 202-307-7977


    Public Works - Sept. 14, 2010, 8:17 a.m.

  2. Deferred Disposition

    Under the deferred disposition sentencing option, youth are on supervision for 12 months and have several requirements including restitution, community service, compliance with curfew and attending school. Specific rules will also apply based on the individual youth. If the youth does not commit another crime during the 12 month probation period, then the charge is dismissed and cleared from their criminal history. Excluded from this program include youth who: Have committed a sex offense Have committed a violent offense Have a criminal history that includes a felony Have had a previous Deferred Disposition Has had two or more adjudications


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 2:04 p.m.

  3. Efforts underway to knockout knotweed and invasive plants throughout Lewis County

    Charles Edmonson, left, and Danika Davis of Lewis County Noxious Weed Control, surveying Bohemian Knotweed in Centralia. CHEHALIS – Along Lewis County rivers and streams, and in local fields, you’ll sometimes find a jungle of tall, bright-leaved, bamboo-like plants called knotweed. This species is extremely aggressive, harming the local ecosystem and disrupting salmon spawning habitat.Enter Lewis County Noxious Weed Control – a staff of three – whose mission is to reign in the spread of noxious weeds throughout the county. This is the time of year they focus on knotweed. These plants crowd out other riparian plant species that fish …


    News Room - Oct. 24, 2023, 4:19 p.m.

  4. Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

    The LC Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, is a countywide plan that identifies risks and ways to minimize damage by natural and manmade disasters. The plan is a comprehensive resource document that serves many purposes such as enhancing public awareness, creating a decision tool for management, promoting compliance with Washington State and Federal program requirements, enhancing local policies for hazard mitigation capability, and providing inter-jurisdictional coordination.The federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all local governments to create such a disaster plan in order to qualify for hazard mitigation funding.Lewis County tackled this planning effort on a region wide basis, and …


    Community Development - Dec. 23, 2016, 1:21 p.m.

  5. Lewis County Emergency Management working on updates to countywide disaster plan

    Lewis County Emergency Management Deputy Director Ross McDowell, left, points to potential hazard areas in Lewis County at a public meeting at the Mossyrock Community Center. CHEHALIS – Lewis County Department of Emergency Management is updating the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, which identifies risks and ways to minimize damage by natural disasters. The plan was detailed at recent public meetings in Chehalis, Winlock, Packwood and Mossyrock.The Hazard Mitigation Plan Story Map and Survey is a comprehensive interactive resource. You’ll find the latest on the developing plan, locate natural hazards in Lewis County and by using the Hazard Mapper, find what …


    News Room - May 10, 2023, 4:24 p.m.

  6. Press Release: 17th Annual Shop with a Cop

    Click Here for Original Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 11-06-18 @ 1400 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PREPARING FOR 17TH ANNUAL SHOP WITH A COP EVENT The Sheriff's Office is preparing for our annual Shop with a Cop tradition. LCSO partners with United Way of Lewis County to find children in need of a positive experience with law enforcement, as well as those in need of financial assistance. The program is open to children ages 8 - 18, who reside in Lewis County. Applications are available on the link below; from …


    Sheriff - Nov. 6, 2018, 4:11 p.m.

  7. Repair & Sustainability Fair in Centralia

    Repair & Sustainability Fair: The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) volunteers are teaming up with Centralia College, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and others in the community to bring a fourth Repair & Sustainability Fair to the area. It will be located in the SWFT Centralia at Centralia College at 807 W. Pear Street.If you have something around your home that needs to be fixed, don't throw it out and bury it in the landfill forever. Bring it to this event. Volunteers will be on hand to do their best to make the repairs and teach you …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 19, 2023, 10:46 a.m.

  8. Community Recycle Event in the Winlock-Vader Area

    Community Recycle Event for the Winlock-Vader area at the old Winlock Solid Waste Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, Winlock, WA 98596.All events will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., unless otherwise noted, or containers are full.Household Hazardous Waste Event: Residential customers may drop off unwanted or left-over household cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them. Other limits: 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. No …


    Solid Waste - March 7, 2024, 2:50 p.m.

  9. Ride the Willapa 2024! Volunteer Opportunity!

    Calling all CERT Volunteers! Get ready to be part of something truly special – the Ride the Williapa 2024! We're gearing up for an exhilarating event, and we need your help to make it unforgettable.This is a two day event or more like 1 and half day event. We will have shifts on Saturday and Sunday.Are you passionate about supporting your community? Do you thrive in a lively atmosphere filled with camaraderie and excitement? Then we want YOU to join your fellow CERT volunteers at the CERES Hill aid station!Here's your chance to be at the heart of the action, …


    Emergency Management - May 7, 2024, 4:23 p.m.

  10. Ride the Willapa 2024! Volunteer Opportunity!

    Calling all CERT Volunteers! Get ready to be part of something truly special – the Ride the Williapa 2024! We're gearing up for an exhilarating event, and we need your help to make it unforgettable.This is a two day event or more like 1 and half day event. We will have shifts on Saturday and Sunday.Are you passionate about supporting your community? Do you thrive in a lively atmosphere filled with camaraderie and excitement? Then we want YOU to join your fellow CERT volunteers at the CERES Hill aid station!Here's your chance to be at the heart of the action, …


    Emergency Management - May 7, 2024, 4:23 p.m.