1. Rabies, Bats, and Animal Bites

    The possibility of rabies in domestic or wild animals is very unlikely in Washington, though it is still important to vaccinate your pets. Raccoons, skunks, and foxes are known to have rabies across the country, at low rates, and are considered rabid unless proven negative by a lab test. In developing countries worldwide, dogs are the principal animal in which rabies is found.Rabies is almost always deadly once the virus attacks your body, but you can receive preventive treatment if you've been bitten or scratched by a bat or other potentially rabid animal.Lewis County has had no cases of rabies …


    Public Health - June 25, 2024, 10:39 a.m.

  2. Home Gardening for Your Health - April 2018

    By Dr. Rachel Wood, Lewis County Health Officer Home Gardening for Your Health Even though it is not very sunny yet, all around us new green shoots are poking up out of the ground heralding the end of winter. While you enjoy seeing spring flowers and warmer days, think about using some of your open space to grow delicious, healthy food, too. Nutrition packed for a healthier you! Fruits and vegetables that can be grown in your garden are packed full of many nutrients that can help you decrease the risk of certain diseases. Some of those powerful nutrients include …


    Public Health - April 4, 2018, 1 a.m.

  3. Community Recycle Events, Repair & Sustainability Fair, Workshops

    Lewis County is working with cities and communities to offer free recycling events and opportunities to properly dispose of certain materials. Please see the Schedule of Events for 2024 listed below.The events are offered to Lewis County residents only, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If some recycling containers fill up on the day of the event, that particular recycling opportunity may be closed due to storage and space limitations. Every event will not necessarily offer the same recycling opportunities.Check out the dates that are confirmed in the chart below, and click on the city or community under …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 26, 2021, 4:47 p.m.

  4. Process Improvement

    The Process Improvement Team was formed in 2016 to evaluate current processes, identify waste, and explore efficiencies. The purpose is to continually improve permitting, review, and other processes to create efficiencies that add value and will reduce time from application submittal to review completion and permit issuance. To learn more, see the Process Improvement Team Charter.Below is a list of process improvements the team has accomplished over the years. To view a more complete list, please see the 2023 Annual Report.The Process Improvement Team meets on the first and third Tuesdays, at 3:00pm, to discuss potential process improvements. Do you …


    Community Development - May 8, 2024, 10:51 a.m.

  5. Forest Products Harvesting Permits

    Specialized Forest Products Harvesting PermitsHarvest permits are issued for harvesting and/or transporting all cedar products, including cedar salvage and processed cedar products, and for harvesting and/or transporting the following: Any specialty wood (western red cedar, Englemann spruce, Sitka spruce, big leaf maple, western red alder)• More than five (5) native ornamental trees or shrubs• More than five (5) pounds of cut or picked evergreen foliage• More than five (5) pounds of cascara bark• More than five (5) Christmas trees• More than five (5) gallons of single species of wild edible mushroom• Huckleberries harvested for sale (the permit for this type …


    Sheriff - Aug. 18, 2011, 2:55 p.m.

  6. 2023 Budget

    The memo below has links to budget reports available through the Lewis County OpenGov financial transparency portal. Users can view financial data based on the current proposed budget and prior year data. Please note that prior year data includes GAAP adjustments for financial reporting.For questions related to the OpenGov reports or for help with the system please contact Becky Butler at 360.740.1198 or email becky.butler@lewiscountywa.govSTANDARD BUDGET REPORTSFinal General Fund Revenue by Office and Department NumberFinal General Fund Expenditures by Office and Department NumberFinal Other Funds Revenue by Fund NumberFinal Other Funds Expenditures by Fund NumberSTANDARD BUDGET REPORTSPreliminary General Fund Revenue …


    Budget - Oct. 13, 2022, 9:40 a.m.

  7. Sue Kennedy to retire from career of ensuring clean drinking water in Lewis County

    Sue Kennedy, Lewis County Sr. Environmental Health Specialist – Manager of the Lewis County water program. CHEHALIS – Often times wearing an old leather hat, bright orange rain gear and work boots, for nearly three decades, Sue Kennedy has been traversing Lewis County with a mission to ensure clean drinking water for everyone.Kennedy, 63, a Sr. Environmental Health Specialist with Lewis County managing the county’s public water program, retires on Thursday. She came to work for the county in 1994 and started in her current role in 2000.In her county office is a reminder that states, ‘by means of water, …


    News Room - March 29, 2023, 2:36 p.m.

  8. Permit Applications and Handouts

    This webpage is designed to help you identify what type of permits and information you may need to develop your property in unincorporated Lewis County. If you need additional assistance with applying for a permit, please contact the Permit Center at 360-740-1146. If you have more questions about what you are allowed to do on a property, please reach out to the Planning Department. For a full list of contact information for Community Development, visit the Staff Directory webpage. Presubmission Conference If you are interested in pursuing a commercial project, consider scheduling a Presubmission Conference. This is a free consultation …


    Community Development - Oct. 29, 2018, 3:02 p.m.

  9. Ongoing Projects

    Eradication: Class A Noxious Weeds Class A noxious weeds are Lewis County Noxious Weed Control's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. Generally, these noxious weeds are either entirely absent in Washington State or are only present in a very limited distribution. As such, and as required by law, the management goal for these weed species is total eradication in all plant parts. Garlic mustard, Giant hogweed, False brome and Milk thistle are all examples of Class A noxious weeds that have become more common in the state in recent years and could conceivably arrive in Lewis County from …


    Weed Control - March 20, 2015, 1:11 p.m.

  10. Public Works FAQ

    Do you pick up dead animals? Yes, but only if it is on the county right-of-way (road or ditch); not if it is on private property. Why can’t you just drain this swampy area so the road won’t get flooded? We have strict rules imposed on us by other departments such as Washington State Fish and Wildlife Department, Department of Ecology, and other State/Federal agencies.The problem must be related to a road. We cannot drain private land. Who do I call to get a ditch cleaned? The Area Supervisor can be contacted.Please call Public Works at (360)740-1122 or -1123 to …


    Public Works - April 12, 2016, 1:18 p.m.