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Coroner Duties
MISSION STATEMENTThe Lewis County Coroner’s Office determines the cause and manner of reported deaths by conducting professional medicolegal death investigations while ensuring that everyone who has suffered a loss is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.VISION STATEMENTThe LCCO is accessible and accountable to the public, media and other elected officials.The LCCO continually strives to increase the proficiency and professionalism of all staff members through training.The LCCO endeavors to develop and strengthen partnerships with the public safety community.The LCCO works with community partners to adopt a proactive approach to reducing preventable deaths.The Coroner is responsible for leading a team of medicolegal …
Coroner - Jan. 31, 2014, 2:20 p.m.
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SNAP-Ed
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) is a federally funded grant program that supports evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions and projects for persons eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through complementary direct education, multi-level interventions, and community and public health approaches to improve nutrition.SNAP-Ed is an evidence-based program that helps people lead healthier lives. SNAP-Ed teaches people using or eligible for SNAP about good nutrition and how to make their food dollars stretch further. SNAP-Ed participants also learn to be physically active.Please contact Lewis County's SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator, at 360-740-3327, with any questions about …
Public Health - June 27, 2024, 10:58 a.m.
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Civil
COVID-19 NOTICE - STATE & FEDERAL PROCLAMATIONSThe State of Washington mandates all County Sheriff's Offices maintain a Civil Division. It is the duty of the Sheriff to execute the service of process, orders of the courts, and of judicial officers, when delivered to the Sheriff for that purpose. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for service of various court documents when a fee is paid, such as: summons, complaints, criminal and civil subpoenas, petitions, notice of claims, family court orders, various types of protection orders (no fee for DV, Sexual Assault, Stalking or Vulnerable Adult protection orders), and numerous …
Sheriff - March 17, 2015, 12:20 p.m.
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Scope of the Treasurer's Office
Treasurer's Mission StatementAdopted July 22, 2024To protect the management of public funds that have been entrusted to our care, to serve our taxpayers with respect and professionalism, while providing fiscally conservative investment and debt management guidance to Lewis County and its junior taxing districts. We strive to be a trusted source for the management of financial resources to better protect taxpayers and local government taxing districts.The County Treasurer holds a key position of public trust in the financial affairs of local government. Acting as the "bank" for the county, school districts, fire districts, water districts and other units of local …
Treasurer - Dec. 29, 2014, 9:05 a.m.
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Animal Shelter
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Animal Shelter OperationsLewis County Public Health & Social Services seeks to engage a qualified organization to provide animal shelter operations services that include the humane intake, care, housing, medical attention, and placement of domestic animals, with a focus on maintaining high welfare standards and facilitating positive outcomes for animals in custody.View the Legal Notice Here About Contact The Shelter's goal is to attract responsible pet owners who will provide adopted animals a permanent, loving home. 560 Centralia-Alpha Rd P.O. Box 367 Chehalis, WA, 98532 360-740-1290 The Lewis County Animal Shelter is open to the public …
Public Health - Dec. 7, 2015, 8:55 a.m.
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SUP25-0002 - Roamers RV Park – 57 Space RV Park – Special Use Permit
Public Hearing Documents The Lewis County Hearing Examiner will hold a virtual land use hearing on Monday, November 17, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m., or immediately thereafter, for the purpose of taking public testimony and rendering a decision concerning a special use permit application (SUP25-0002) from Andrew Royer. This hearing will be by remote virtual hearing only and no in-person public access to the hearing room. This is the only hearing on the agenda docket.The Lewis County Hearing Examiner is providing public access to the land use hearing through alternative means (online and by phone). The hearing room will not …
Community Development - May 14, 2025, 11:33 a.m.
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Homeless and Housing Program
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services administers state and local housing funds to support programs that prevent homelessness, provide shelter and housing assistance, and help residents access stable housing. We work with local service providers to coordinate resources and support individuals and families experiencing housing instability.If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing your housing, please contact Coordinated Entry through the Coastal Community Action Program.Phone: (360) 836-1937Coordinated Entry connects individuals and families to available housing resources, shelter, and supportive services in Lewis County. 5-Year Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) …
Public Health - April 28, 2014, 2:18 p.m.
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WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers
Nail holiday gifting with a tool library membership! The average household generates 25 percent more garbage in the last 45 days of the year, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers want to help you reduce that amount of waste by gifting thoughtfully. Instead of another item that will have to be wrapped, unwrapped, and may just sit on a shelf unused, they suggest gifting a one-year membership to the MRC Tool Bucket Library (TBL).MRC Volunteers recently opened Lewis County’s first tool lending library, which is just like a book library, but members …
Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2021, 9:43 a.m.
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Contacting an Inmate
Updated and EFFECTIVE January 6, 2021 Inmate Postal Mail To maintain the security and safety of the inmates and staff, all inmate postal mail (with the exception of Legal Mail, money orders, books, Court Documents, Bank Statements, & Publications) must be sent to the following address:Lewis County JailInmate Name - ID NumberPO Box 9122Seminole, FL 33775-9122Legal Mail, money orders, Court Documents, Books, Bank Statements, & Publications will continue to be sent to the facility directly at 28 SW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis WA 98532The Inmates Name and ID number must be clearly Printed on the outside of the envelope or postcard …
Sheriff - Jan. 5, 2016, 7:21 a.m.
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SUP25-0001 Amendment to previous mining special use permit – Good Crushing, Inc. – Special Use Permit
Decision Documents SUP25-0001 Parties with Standing Letter - HE Decision SUP25-0001 HE Decision - Good Crushing Public Hearing Documents The Lewis County Hearing Examiner will hold a hybrid format land use hearing on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m., or immediately thereafter, for the purpose of taking public testimony and rendering a decision concerning a special use permit application (SUP25-0001) from Good Crushing, Inc. This is the only hearing on the agenda docket.The Lewis County Hearing Examiner is providing public access to the land use hearing through hybrid format and can be accessed in person and by alternative …
Community Development - May 14, 2025, 11:22 a.m.