1. Contact Public Works - Road Emergency/Road Safety/Road Issues


    Public Works - April 17, 2019, 12:27 p.m.

  2. Class A Priorities

    Class A noxious weeds are LCNWCB's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. The legal requirement for Class A weed control is total eradication of all plant parts. These weeds are either absent in Lewis county or are here with very limited distribution. The only class A species that is currently known to be present in Lewis County is a single infestation of Milk Thistle, which was found in a common dumping area of Centralia. Historically, there have been records of Giant Hogweed in Lewis County, but these, to the best of our knowledge, have been eradicated.The Class A's …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:42 a.m.

  3. Public Defense

    Para español, haga clic en el botón "translate" en la parte superior de la página Our Mission Contact The Lewis County Public Defense provides the courts with attorneys to represent persons charged with certain state and county criminal, probation violation, and juvenile offender cases when the person is unable to afford an attorney (indigent). Lewis County Public Defense Services 351 NW North St Rm 210 Chehalis, WA, 98532 Public Defense Questions or Interest: 360-740-3346 Public Defense Screening: 360-736-9301 Email: public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays Obtaining an AttorneyA representative of Lewis County Public Defense …


    Public Defense - Feb. 5, 2024, 2:26 p.m.

  4. Public Records

    About Contact Public records are governed by the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) and pertains to all records prepared, owned, used, or retained by any department or office of Lewis County government, excluding the Lewis County Courts. ContactPublic Records Officer (PRO): Casey Mauermann, Public Disclosure ManagerCherish Willis, Public Records SpecialistAddress Human Resources Office 351 NW North Street, Historic Courthouse Basement Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-2674 Email: publicrecords@lewiscountywa.gov Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays Contact Public Records Records Request InstructionsLewis County utilizes a web-based Records Center for submission, tracking and delivery of records requests. You can …


    Public Records - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  5. Class Cs of Note

    Class C noxious weeds are often very common and widespread or are of special interest to the agricultural industry. They are not required for control unless selected for at the county level. The Lewis County Weed board has selected 5 species off of the C list for control under specific circumstances, as outlined in the appendix and presented below.The Class C's that are selected for or commonly found in Lewis County include: Blackberry Buffalobur Bull Thistle Canada Thistle Common Catsear Curlyleaf Pondweed English Ivy & Old Man's Beard Field Bindweed Italian Arum Oxeye Daisy Reed Canarygrass Tree of Heaven Wild …


    Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2022, 10:43 a.m.

  6. Issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide 2026 Annual Structural Engineering Services for public works projects. Submissions are due electronically through OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) by 2 p.m. Feb. 6, 2026.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Jan. 9, 2026, 2:45 p.m.

  7. Short Term Rental Advisory Group

    PurposeThe Short Term Rental Advisory Group (STRAG) provides advice to the Lewis County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners on STR matters including analyzing data collected through STR permits, evaluating the relationship between STRs and residential housing, recommending good neighbor guidelines, and recommending future regulations for STRs, as appropriate.MembersMembers to be added after appointmentScheduleAll STRAG meetings are open to the public, and the public is encouraged to communicate with the members. The public is invited to participate in person or via Zoom. Meetings take place on the first Tuesday of March, June, September and December at [location to …


    Community Development - Feb. 5, 2026, 3:25 p.m.

  8. Point of Contact / Policy / Form

    Public Records Officer point of contact is Casey Mauermann (publicrecords@lewiscountywa.gov)Public Records Request PolicyTo initiate a new request click on "Submit a Records Request.Requests can also be submitted by completing the Lewis County Public Disclosure Request Form and present to the PDR Manager, Monday – Friday 8AM to 5PM. You may also mail the completed form to: Lewis County Public Disclosure Manager, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532; via Email or Fax to (360) 740-1494.Lewis County utilizes a web-based Records Center, below, for tracking and delivery of records requests. Click "View My Requests" to login.Here is the link to go …


    Public Records - March 11, 2016, 1:51 p.m.

  9. Public Health & Social Services

    About Quick Links Contact & Hours Health is the foundation of a thriving community. We work with others to build a solid foundation that supports good health for all by making sure everyone has clean air and water, healthy food, and access to healthcare and safe neighborhoods.Mission: Lewis County Public Health & Social Services strives to encourage local, regional, state and national relationships and opportunities to protect, promote and improve the health of our community.Vision: A Safe, Healthy and Thriving Lewis County.These statements were developed and accepted as part of our ongoing strategic planning process. Through strategic planning, we hope …


    Public Health - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  10. Public Education

    The Lewis County 911 Communications Public Education Officers attend events and generate media content to further the message of the proper use of 911 and several other topics.If you are interested in more information about Lewis County 911 Communications Public Education Program, or if you would like staff to participate in a public safety event, please email 911 Public Education at 911.publiceducation@lewiscountywa.govEVENTSSafety CityAs part of our goal to provide public education, we participated in the 2019 Safety City Program. This program partners with other Lewis County Emergency Services Agencies to provide education in 5 focus areas. The focus areas are …


    911 Communications - May 15, 2015, 5:57 p.m.