1. Search & Rescue

    The Lewis County Search and Rescue program is under the guidance and direction of the Lewis County Sheriff and his designees. The program is greatly dependent upon the efforts of many volunteers from the local communities and could not exist without their dedication.In 1959 the Mossyrock Search and Rescue Unit was developed to fill the need for an organized search and rescue unit. They were joined by Salkum in 1977 and Packwood in 1978. In 1986 the Civil Air Patrol organized the Fire Mountain Squadron.The Sheriff's Posse was reorganized as a SAR unit in 1987 and the Cascade Dogs Unit …


    Sheriff - March 8, 2016, 1 p.m.

  2. Lewis County Clerk offers simplified process for requests for civil protection orders

    Lewis County Clerk Scott Tinney. CHEHALIS - When it’s necessary to seek a protection order in Lewis County Superior Court, a simplified and convenient method is being offered by the Lewis County Clerk.A link on the Clerk’s website will allow an individual to complete and submit the necessary forms for filing a petition for protection order.A petition for a protection order can be filed in cases of alleged domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, anti-harassment, protections for vulnerable adults, and in incidents of extreme risk.Plans are to place a kiosk outside the clerk’s office at the Law and Justice Center in …


    News Room - Oct. 12, 2023, 4:22 p.m.

  3. Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

    The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is administered by Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS). WIC services assure healthy pregnancies, healthy birth outcomes, and healthy growth and development for women, infants, and children up to age five. WIC is available at the Public Health Building, 360 NW North Street in downtown Chehalis. WIC staff also make monthly visits to Randle, Mossyrock, and Winlock. Families of all sizes and types may qualify for WIC. Call 360-740-1255 or 1-800-562-6130 ext. 1255. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Washington State WIC Nutrition program does not discriminate.Chehalis Office HoursMonday–Friday: …


    Public Health - April 6, 2016, 3:05 p.m.

  4. English hawthorn noxious weed

    English Hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna is one of the most recent additions to the Washington State Noxious Weed List.  The small tree or large shrub was added as a Class C weed to the 2016 weed list. English hawthorn grows in full sun and is found in lowland areas of Western Washington. It may be common along fence lines, forest edges and open grass land. The small tree was added to the list because of its invasive character. In San Juan County, hawthorn has infested large areas of agricultural land and open grass lands. The plant can produce dense thickets that …


    Weed Control - Jan. 5, 2016, 1:33 p.m.

  5. Free Legal Clinics: Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum Counties

    Q3 ENG Legal Clinic Rural FlyerQ3 SP Legal Clinic Rural Flyer Note: Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid is in the process of changing to a new name: Timberland Legal AidPlease see the attached Flyer announcing dates for the FREE Legal Clinic held in Rural Counties: Lewis County, Pacific County and Wahkiakum County. We have included a .pdf version of the flyer for sharing and a .jpg version for social media sharing - in English and Spanish.(The attorney providing services speaks Spanish, and we offer a telephonic translation service for other languages).The upcoming dates for the Clinics are:(Clinics will be held from …


    Public Defense - June 23, 2025, 2:42 p.m.

  6. Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Commission (LCORT)

    The Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Group's - purpose is to identify current challenges and future opportunities associated with recreation and tourism in Lewis County and to position communities to minimize impacts and maximize benefits.The Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism group brings representatives from local government, public entities and private industry together to address growing concerns with the impact of outdoor recreation and tourism. Many Lewis County communities are not taking full advantage of the existing opportunities and lack the infrastructure to support both current and future activity. By consulting the appropriate stakeholders and similar organizations already in …


    Commissioners - June 9, 2021, 10:59 a.m.

  7. Household Hazardous Waste Satellite Collection Fall Event: Pe Ell

    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 Pe Ell Town Hall, 111 Main St., Pe Ell, 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. Other recycling opportunities at this event: Styrofoam …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 2:27 p.m.

  8. Community Recycle Event in Pe Ell offers free drop off

    Community Recycle Event, Pe Ell Town Hall, 111 Main St., Pe Ell, WA 98572This event is on a first-come, first-served basis for residential customers. When containers are full for a certain recyclable item, they will be closed, and that those items will no longer be accepted.Household Hazardous WasteCleaners, pool chemicals, lawn chemicals, etc.Fluorescent lights/compact fluorescent lights, up to 10 per householdEvent will also collect the following for recycling:Televisions (under 42 inches), computer monitors, CPUs, laptops (two per household for electronic items)Clean yard waste*From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.* Sensitive Document Shredding (customers may bring up to three bags or boxes …


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 1:17 p.m.

  9. Traffic Engineering & Control

    The Traffic Division is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient flow of traffic on the county road network.Call (360) 740-1305 to Report Missing, Damaged, or Vandalized Signs or call 911 after hours.The Traffic Engineering Section investigates the existing conditions, models conditions and alternate scenarios, and recommends solutions - often by use of appropriate traffic control devices. The Traffic Control Section is responsible for the creation, installation, and maintenance of the traffic control devices.To protect the traveling public, the Traffic Control Section maintains a 24 hour callout response to ensure all stop sign and other traffic control devices are installed …


    Public Works - May 5, 2009, 3:45 p.m.

  10. New Notice to Contractors - 2022 Liquid Asphalt - Material Purchase & Delivery

    There has been a new bid call added to the Call for Bids Project page. The bids are due Nov. 18, 2021 by 12:15 pm at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The bids will be opened at 12:15 pm or later.Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list here.


    Public Works - Nov. 4, 2021, 10:40 a.m.