1. Zero Waste/Learn to Reduce Waste & Save Money

    The deadline to register for this workshop has passed, but there may be availability to attend via Zoom. Please check the registration link here https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtcu6srj0oEtdhCBpl4gYeZZTP0UbQ1LrxZero Waste/Learn to Reduce Waste & Save Money: Lewis County residents and businesses threw away more than 95,300 tons of garbage in 2021! Attend this workshop to learn how you can do your part to reduce that number. Waste reduction experts and WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will share how they "walk the talk" to reduce the amount of garbage they throw away during a virtual workshop at 5:30 p.m. today. They will focus …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 4:42 p.m.


  2. Press Release: Centralia Shooting Suspect at Large

    See Original Release Here: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 11-29-16 @ 2015 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Centralia Shooting Suspect at Large 20 year old David Serrano-Mosso of Centralia, is being sought as a suspect in an earlier Centralia area shooting. On 11/29/16, at approximately 1442 hours, deputies were dispatched to a shooting incident at an apartment complex in the 3100 block of Ives Road in Centralia. The investigation revealed the 19 year old male victim was outside the office area of the complex when Serrano-Mosso arrived as a passenger in a white SUV. Serrano-Mosso called …


    Sheriff - Nov. 29, 2016, 8:22 p.m.


  3. Swift Water

    Lewis County Technical Rescue Team In 2014, partnerships were made to form the Lewis County Technical Rescue Team. This team is comprised of the following departments:Lewis County Sheriff's OfficeChehalis Fire DepartmentLewis County Fire District 6Lewis County Fire District 15Lewis County Fire District 2This multi-agency technical rescue team services all 2,436 square miles of Lewis County. The team operates with and maintains a cache of specialized equipment centered in Lewis County. This equipment includes, ropes and vital rope rescue hardware, inflatable kayaks, inflatable boats, and various other technical tools for serving the varying landscapes of Lewis County. This team is dispatched …


    Sheriff - March 8, 2023, 10:04 a.m.


  4. 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.


  5. Toledo Area Death Investigation.

    Click For Original Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 04-30-18 @ 1145 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Toledo area death investigation. Detectives are investigating the death of a male located in the Toledo area on Saturday. On 04/28/2018, at approximately 1203 hours, deputies were dispatched to a report of a deceased male being located in the 300 block of Mandy Road, Toledo. The girlfriend of the decedent, a 41 year old female of Toledo, called and advised she had been looking for her 46 year old male boyfriend. She indicated she had last seen him late …


    Sheriff - April 30, 2018, 5 p.m.


  6. Tuberculosis Program

    The goal of the Tuberculosis Program is to stop the spread of tuberculosis. This is done through targeted testing, early diagnosis and treatment. What services are provided by the Health Department? We provide knowledgeable and compassionate case management to people diagnosed with tuberculosis that do not have insurance or a primary care provider.We conduct contact investigations to ensure that people who have been exposed to tuberculosis are offered appropriate screening.We provide consultation to health care providers in the community.Services are confidential.Cost is not a barrier for treatment.Interpreters are available upon request at no charge to the client. Where can I …


    Public Health - April 29, 2015, 9:43 a.m.


  7. Community Recycle Event in Randle

    Lewis County residents will have an opportunity to recycle scrap metal, appliances, and passenger and light truck tires at a Community Recycle Event in Randle from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 13 at the intersection of U.S. Forest Service Road 47 and Silverbrook Road, next to Mount Adams Riding Club entrance. This event is being offered on a first-come, first-served basis. When the containers are full, they will be closed. Randle community volunteers are offering this event in partnership with the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility. Support provided in part by the Washington State Department of Ecology. For scrap …


    Solid Waste - March 28, 2023, 4:08 p.m.


  8. Investigation into Pe Ell Shooting Death

    Click Here for Original Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 04-30-18 @ 1145 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Investigation into Pe Ell Shooting Death Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday. On 04/28/2018, at approximately 0855 hours, deputies were dispatched to an incident involving a gunshot at a residence in the 500 block of 3rd Street, Pe Ell. The 9-1-1 caller, a 26 year old female of Pe Ell, advised there was a male subject with a gunshot wound, and the firearm discharge had been unintentional. Deputies responded and learned the female was at …


    Sheriff - April 30, 2018, 4:57 p.m.


  9. Investigation into fatal Randle shooting.

    Click here for full press release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 07-05-17 @ 1130 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Investigation into fatal Randle shooting. Detectives are currently continuing to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred last night. On 07/04/2017, at approximately 1914 hours, deputies were dispatched to a shooting incident occurring on the Forest Service Road 2801, which is off of Cispus Road in Randle. The 9-1-1 caller, a 63 year old male of Glenoma, advised he had shot an individual at a campsite in self-defense. Deputies and Detectives responded, and were assisted by law enforcement …


    Sheriff - July 5, 2017, 11:41 a.m.


  10. Packwood Recycle Event

    Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or left-over oil-based paint, cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals at the Packwood Community Hall, 12935 US Hwy. 12, Packwood, WA. Please be prepared to leaves your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 10 CFL lights, 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 15 gallons oil-based paint, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons.Styrofoam Recycling: Recycle block Styrofoam or food-service Styrofoam. …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 1:52 p.m.