1. Winlock Community 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 old solid waste Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road on April 23. 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 …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 2:06 p.m.

  2. Des Moines man missing near Blue Creek Boat Launch

    Click Here for Press Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 01-30-17 @ 1415 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Des Moines man missing near Blue Creek Boat Launch Deputies, along with search and rescue personnel, are searching the area of Blue Creek Boat Launch for a missing Des Moines man. Prathana Nammavong, a 43 year old male from Des Moines, last contacted Friday morning when he communicated to friends via cellphone. His vehicle was located in the parking lot at the boat launch by two friends who came to fish with him on Saturday morning. The friends …


    Jan. 30, 2017, 2:25 p.m.

  3. Law Enforcement Auction Scheduled

    NOTICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that unclaimed and/or forfeited property is in the hands of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, Chehalis & Aberdeen Police Departments and in accordance with RCWs 63.32; 63.40; 69.50.505; and 10.105.010, will be offered for sale at PUBLIC AUCTION to be held at CHEHALIS LIVESTOCK MARKET LOCATED AT 328 HAMILTON ROAD N., CHEHALIS WASHINGTON ON SUNDAY, THE 25TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2016, AT 9:00 AM. Preview prior to sale Onsite: September 24th, 2016, from 8 AM to 4 PM September 25th, 2016, from 8 AM right up to Sale The Auction begins at …


    Sheriff - Sept. 22, 2016, 10:56 a.m.

  4. Home Gardening for Your Health - April 2018

    By Dr. Rachel Wood, Lewis County Health Officer Home Gardening for Your Health Even though it is not very sunny yet, all around us new green shoots are poking up out of the ground heralding the end of winter. While you enjoy seeing spring flowers and warmer days, think about using some of your open space to grow delicious, healthy food, too. Nutrition packed for a healthier you! Fruits and vegetables that can be grown in your garden are packed full of many nutrients that can help you decrease the risk of certain diseases. Some of those powerful nutrients include …


    Public Health - April 4, 2018, 1 a.m.

  5. County seeks volunteers for BOE and PFD

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking volunteers interested in serving on two boards: the Lewis County Board of Equalization (BOE) and the Lewis County Public Facilities District (PFD) Board of Directors.Lewis County Board of Equalization (BOE)The BOE is made up of three regular, full-time members and three part-time alternates appointed by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). It’s designed to provide an impartial and economical forum through which taxpayers can appeal determinations of the Lewis County Assessor’s Office. The board is separate from – and operates independently of – the Lewis County Assessor. BOE …


    Commissioners - Aug. 5, 2025, 4:31 p.m.

  6. About the Assessor

    A lifelong Washington resident, Ross has lived in the Winlock area for over 20 years. He is a strong member of the Lewis County Community, and works hard to do his part to be a benefit to others. Ross has served as a Boy Scout leader, as a volunteer and employee in schools, and continues to serve in many ways in his church and in the community.Through the years, Ross has worked in the private sector, including running a small business successfully while raising four children with his wife of over 30 years. His training and experience as an Independent …


    Assessor - Jan. 12, 2015, 4:58 p.m.

  7. Visit the SWW Fair and play the Passport to Lewis County Public Services game!

    Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair to play the Passport to Lewis County Public Service game! Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 12 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. Turn in completed daily passports at the Guest Services building (where …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:57 a.m.

  8. Daily prizes awarded as part of Passport game at SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair and play the Passport to Lewis County Public Service gme! Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 12 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. Turn in completed daily passports at the Guest Services building (where …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 10 a.m.

  9. Final day to play Passport game at SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the final day of the Southwest Washington Fair and play the Passport to Lewis County Public Service game. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 12 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. Turn in completed daily passports at the …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 10:02 a.m.

  10. Lewis County Manager looks forward to working with community and County staff

    Lewis County Manager Ryan Barrett at a community meet-and-greet event, July 11. Photo courtesy: The Chronicle. CHEHALIS – Excited to begin his work with the Lewis County Commissioners, county staff and community, Ryan Barrett begins his tenure as Lewis County Manager on Aug. 28.The commissioners signed a contract with Barrett, 41, at their business meeting, Aug. 1. The former Lewis County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant currently oversees more than 100 employees as a captain with the South Correctional Entity in Des Moines, Wash."I am honored to be selected by the Board of County Commissioners for this important role, and I am …


    News Room - Aug. 10, 2023, 8:31 a.m.