1. Press Release: Final Suspect In-Custody from Interrupted Burglary

    Click Here for Original Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 12-06-18 @ 0900 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 2 Final Suspect In-Custody from Interrupted Burglary Erik G. Spicer, 32 of Napavine, is in custody at the Lewis County Jail for Residential Burglary after his involvement in the interrupted burglary in Centralia on 12/05/18. On 12/05/18 at 7:05 PM he turned himself into law enforcement, and was booked. ### Released 12/05/18 @ 1400 Two Interrupted Burglaries within 24 Hours Lead to Multiple Arrests Two separate interrupted burglaries within 24 hours have led to the arrests of four individuals, …


    Sheriff - Dec. 6, 2018, 9:43 a.m.

  2. Bridge Program

    Bridges of many kinds are an integral part of every county road system. The safety and adequacy of these bridges is of vital importance to the traveling public. A program of regular periodic inspection and reporting is necessary to fully inform each county legislative authority regarding the condition and adequacy of all bridges.The County Engineer has a complete inventory of all National Bridge Inventory (NBI) bridges on the county road system, and shall be responsible for all routine and special inspections of all NBI bridges on the county road system in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) as …


    Public Works - Sept. 16, 2021, 9:56 a.m.

  3. Sheriff's Office Hopes to Prevent Cold Water Drowning

    Every year Lewis County Sheriff’s Office responds to preventable drowning deaths related to swimming and boating accidents. As warm weather approaches, the Sheriff’s Office wants to remind the public of a few safety precautions before taking a dip in the waterways of Lewis County. Water temperatures in Lewis County are still in the mid 40’s on almost all waterways. Cold water shock and hypothermia are major concerns for anyone exposed to these types of water temperatures for any length of time. Unfortunately, each year the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office investigates preventable water related deaths had the victim been aware of …


    Sheriff - April 30, 2014, 10:17 a.m.

  4. Preparing an Appeal

    Comparable sales You may obtain comparable sales information from records at the Assessor's Office, from realtors, or title companies. Select sales that are "arm's length transactions" of properties which sold closest to the assessment or appraisal date of your property. The best sales comparisons are sales of your property or sales of similar properties located in your area or neighborhood.For each comparable sale you use, be sure to include the parcel or account number, the address of the property, the date of sale, and the sale price. Also include comparable characteristics of the property. Comparable characteristics to consider are: Land, …


    Commissioners - July 16, 2014, 12:57 p.m.

  5. NEW OFFICE HOURS

    The Auditor's Office Recording, Elections, and Vehicle Licensing departments will have new office hours as of May 3, 2011. The office will be open to the public: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will be closed for lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.


    Auditor - May 2, 2011, 4:43 p.m.

  6. Lewis County Public Works crews finish preventive maintenance on county roads

    Lewis County Public Works crew applying chip seal rock to a road outside of Adna. CHEHALIS – Lewis County Public Works road maintenance crews have completed their annual summer preventative maintenance chip seal projects.County road crews placed 63,000 gallons of oil and 1.3 million square yards of crushed rock while resurfacing approximately 100 miles of county roads over the summer.“It’s the most efficient way to preserve our roads,” Lewis County Road Maintenance Supervisor Justin Bushnell said. “The county’s goal is to resurface roads every seven to 10 years.”“The oil is sealing up the road and preserving everything underneath it,” Bushnell …


    News Room - Sept. 18, 2023, 4:03 p.m.

  7. DOL Revocation and Reinstatement

    The Juvenile Court revokes a Juvenile’s driving privilege if the court finds that the juvenile has committed any of the following offenses: A felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle was usedThe unlawful possession of a firearm in a motor vehicleThe second or subsequent offense while armed with a firearmThe second or subsequent unlawful possession of a firearm 2ndThe second or subsequent offense in violation of RCW chapter 66.44, 69.41, 69.50, or 69.52For information regarding how to have your driving privileges reinstated, please go to www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/minor.html


    Juvenile Court - April 30, 2018, 11:55 a.m.

  8. Sheriff Employment

    Lewis County has partnered with Public Safety Testing (PST) to provide application services and testing for citizens interested in applying for a Lewis County Sheriff's Office entry-level Deputy Sheriff and/or Corrections Deputy position.To complete an application and schedule testing with PST, click on the corresponding link below:Deputy Sheriff: https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/departments/lewis-county-sheriffs-office/LCSO-DeputyCorrections Deputy: https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/departments/lewis-county-sheriffs-office/LCSO-CO-DeputyLateral applicants for Deputy Sheriff and Corrections Deputy are encouraged to apply by contacting the Background Investigator at 360-740-1350.Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Background Investigator at Kevin.Dickey@lewiscountywa.gov. BRIEF SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES & SALARY RANGE DEPUTY SHERIFF:Lewis County Deputies perform work under general supervision that …


    Sheriff - March 2, 2016, 4:36 p.m.

  9. 2018 Amendment of Local Rules, eff 9/1/18

    Amendments of Lewis County Superior Court Local Rules , Local Mandatory Arbitration Rule 1.1 (LMAR 1.1), Local Mandatory Arbitration Rule 2.1 (LMAR 2.1) and Local Civil Rule 2 (LCR 2) Motions for Revisions of Commissioner Rulings will be effective September 1, 2018. LOCAL MANDATORY ARBITRATION RULES OF THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR LEWIS COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF RULES LMAR 1.1 APPLICATION OF RULES - PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS (a) Purpose. The purpose of mandatory arbitration of civil actions under RCW 7.06 as implemented by the Mandatory Arbitration rules is to provide a simplified and economical procedure for obtaining …


    Superior Court - July 3, 2018, 4:22 p.m.

  10. Press Release: Search at Mineral Lake for missing boater continues.

    Click here for full Press Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 07-07-17 @ 1600 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Search at Mineral Lake for missing boater continues. Members of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team, as well as Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Boating Unit personnel, continue to search Mineral Lake for a missing boater. On 07/05/17, at about 4 pm, deputies were dispatched to a report of a female in a boat along the shoreline of Mineral Lake. The 49 year old female of Mineral, stated her significant other, Gerald L Harris 54 of Mineral, …


    Sheriff - July 7, 2017, 4:09 p.m.