1. Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

    Commercial Vehicle Enforcement responsibilities include:Commercial enforcement throughout the county.Coordinating training on CDL issues and keeping records to comply with federal code reference Medical Cards and Driver Abstracts.Assisting the Road Maintenance Supervisors with Haz-Mat issues and any other issues that they need assistance with.Represents the Sheriff Office on the Code Enforcement committee. See here.Responding to public questions, issues and concerns.Helping with information regarding Specs for commercial vehicle bids.Coordinating information for Road Maintenance Supervisor regarding disaster recovery.


    Public Works - Jan. 3, 2011, 10:17 a.m.

  2. *Update with Finance Committee / Auditor / Treasurer

    Please note: Due to changes at the state level, all Board of County Commissioner meetings will be held virtually only – with no in-person attendance permitted – until further notice. Please click on the agenda below for the call-in / log-in information.Please see the attached agenda.


    Commissioners - Dec. 11, 2020, 2:10 p.m.

  3. Covid - Masking Strongly Encouraged 7/11/22

    Counsel/Participants/Staff:As you may have heard on the news, Lewis County is one of several counties in Washington State considered high-risk for Covid-19. The CDC recommends people wear masks in indoor public spaces when the rating is listed as high. As a measure prior to suspending jury trials once again, the Lewis County Superior Court Judges are strongly encouraging masking in Superior Court effective Monday, July 11, 2022. The rating may fluctuate from county to county and day to day so the court will make adjustments as needed to this recommendation. If the juror Covid-19 infection rate increases, we may need …


    Superior Court - July 7, 2022, 4:04 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Planning Commission discusses RV parks, campgrounds and the Packwood Subarea Plan

    Community Development is updating the rules for new RV parks and campgrounds. The Planning Commission will hold a workshop 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, where staff will present the changes. The Packwood Subarea Plan will also be discussed.Subsequently, at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, there is a tentatively scheduled public hearing for people to provide their thoughts on any proposed changes to RV parks and campgrounds.For more information and to confirm the date, time and location of meetings, please visit the webpage https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/rezones/comprehensive-plan-and-development-regulation-amendments/rv-parks-and-campground-code-update/.Questions should be directed to Preston Pinkston at 360-740-1389.


    News Room - June 20, 2023, 12:56 p.m.

  5. There’s still time!!!

    Hey Lewis County, don’t put those garden tools away just yet! There’s still some work to be done if you want to get a head start on weed control for 2020.Undoubtedly, you’ve noticed the beautiful sunny days that remind of us the summer that slipped away too quickly this year. Well, our weeds are appreciating these beautiful days too, and we’ve been noticing a lot of new growth low on the ground as we’ve been conducting weed surveys. If you have the stuff on hand, an application of herbicide is likely to be effective if the plant is still green, …


    Weed Control - Oct. 24, 2019, 2:37 p.m.

  6. 11-Year-Old Tacoma Boy Drowns in Cowlitz River, Randle

    On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at approximately 10:58 a.m., Lewis County deputies and members of the Swift Water Rescue Team responded to the 200 block of Burton Creek Road in Randle, Washington, in reference to a reported drowning. Deputies learned that an 11-year-old boy, who was wearing his life jacket, had been paddleboarding with his father in the Cowlitz River near Carr Road when he struck a logjam and fell off the paddleboard. Rescue attempts were made by the boy’s father, but the victim was quickly swept under a second logjam and became submerged underwater. Members of the Swift Water …


    Sheriff - July 8, 2024, 4:43 p.m.

  7. Earth Day Community Recycle Event in Packwood

    The event will take place at Longmire Springs Brewing, 112 Norman Road, in Packwood, WA 98361.Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or left-over cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave 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, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. No PaintCare items can be accepted at this event. …


    Solid Waste - April 16, 2024, 9:04 a.m.

  8. East End Community Recycle Event today in Randle

    The event will take place from *10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (except where noted) at the Lewis County Area 7 Road Shop (Kiona), 8911 US Hwy 12, Randle, WA 98377.Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or left-over cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave 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, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no …


    Solid Waste - July 30, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

  9. Notice to Consultants - A & E Professional Services for the Townsend Bridge Replacement PS&E

    Lewis County Public Works solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in PS&E services to perform services related to a bridge replacement project with local bridge program federal funding. Firms desiring consideration shall submit four copies of a complete proposal packet to Lewis County Public Works, 2025 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532, by 5:00 PM local time, January 11, 2019. For more information about the project and submittal requirements contact Rod Lakey at 360- 740-2780 or Rodney.Lakey@lewiscountywa.gov or www.lewiscountywa.gov for an information packet.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Dec. 11, 2018, 2:02 p.m.

  10. 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.