1. Board Seeks Applications for use of Hotel/Motel Lodging Tax

    The application process expired on August 16th The Board of County Commissioners is currently accepting applications for use of hotel/motel lodging tax funds for the 2014 budget year from organizations whose programs or activities promote tourism in the unincorporated Lewis County area. "Tourism promotion" means “activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the 32 marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists” (as …


    Commissioners - Aug. 26, 2013, 10:07 a.m.

  2. Commissioner Brummer and Congresswoman tour Lewis County natural resources

    From left, U.S. Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez, Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer and Chris Mattson, Power Generation Manager at Tacoma Power, inside the powerhouse at Mossyrock Dam. CHEHALIS – All in a days’ work for Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer, was a recent visit to a forest products mill, a timber sale site on the Cowlitz Ranger District, and local hydroelectric facilities.Commissioner Brummer and U.S. Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez stopped by the Alta Forest Products’ western red cedar mill in Morton, a Gifford-Pinchot National Forest timber harvest and met with officials from the U.S. Forest Service and Washington State Department of Natural …


    News Room - Aug. 21, 2023, 1:07 p.m.

  3. Weeds in Lewis County

    Washington State Noxious Weed Lists Every year, the Washington State Weed Board adopts a noxious weed list, which goes into effect on the first of January. In the following months, meaning the early months of each year, the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board adopts its own, county-level, weed list. This list includes a number of Class A and B-Designate noxious weeds that are received by the county as orders from the state, and are required for control. In addition, the county Weed Board also has the option to select additional Class B & C weeds to the list that …


    Weed Control - Jan. 11, 2012, 8:50 a.m.

  4. Press Release: Lewis County Law Enforcement Participates in the 15th Annual National Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep.

    Click here for original release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 10-20-17 @ 1100 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Lewis County Law Enforcement Participates in the 15th Annual National Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep. Deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and troopers from the Washington State Patrol served 21 warrants yesterday during the 15th Annual National Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep. The collaborative event was conducted to locate and arrest people with outstanding warrants in the Lewis County area. During October 19th, 2017, deputies and troopers assigned to the warrant sweep made 111 service attempts, resulting in 4 …


    Sheriff - Oct. 20, 2017, 7:35 p.m.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Parks & Venues

    Group Picnic Shelters The large picnic areas are first come first serve basis and reservations are not required. We know these are great places to enjoy the outdoors while getting together with family and friends. Please be respectful of others who would also like to enjoy the space.Lewis County Parks & Recreation OfficeSouthwest Washington Fairgrounds1909 South Gold StreetCentralia, WA 98532 About the Parks Back Memorial Park Located just a couple miles from Rose Park and not far from Highway 6, this park is adjacent to the sports fields of Adna High School on one end and the Willapa Hills Trail …


    Parks & Recreation - Sept. 2, 2021, 4:31 p.m.

  9. 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.

  10. District 1

    Sean D. SwopeCounty Commissioner, District 1Term 1: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Term 2: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028Commissioner Sean Swope is dedicated to public safety, employment opportunities and generating economic growth. Informed by his previous business experience, Commissioner Swope feels that strategic evaluation and collaboration – along with innovation and incorporation of new technologies – can collectively strengthen Lewis County’s economy to benefit all citizens.A champion of accountability and responsible government expenditures, Commissioner Swope promotes supportive services for veterans, seniors and low-income citizens and advocates for the freedom and liberty of all Lewis County residents.He stands …


    Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:43 p.m.