1. Public Defense Standards

    Washington Courts: News and InformationWashington Supreme Court Issues Interim Order on Public Defense StandardsJune 09, 2025The Washington Supreme Court issued an Order on caseload standards the Court has adopted for indigent criminal defense services. The Order is a summary explanation of the new caseload standards, which permit full implementation to be achieved over a period of time.The Court adopted the caseload standards at its June 4, 2025 en banc conference, ahead of final rule changes, to help jurisdictions that are currently conducting budget planning. The revised caseload standards will be integrated into court rules once the Court’s review of all …


    Public Defense - June 9, 2025, 4:13 p.m.

  2. Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on County Roads

    Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on County Roads The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved Ordinance 1286 on June 4, 2018 in accordance with Chapter 46.09 RCW allowing the operation of WATVs on certain unincorporated county roads with posted speed limits of 35 MPH or less. Ordinance 1286 became effective upon ratification by the BOCC. • Text of Ordinance 1286 & Chapter 10.40 of Lewis County Code • Map of County roads where you may legally operate a WATV, subject to all Washington State registration and licensing requirements, and equipment laws. • List of County roads designated for WATV …


    Public Works - June 6, 2018, 8:06 a.m.

  3. Lewis County Disposal District cancels regular meeting

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 Commissioners have canceled their regularly scheduled July meeting, and rescheduled it to July 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the hearing room of the Lewis County Commissioners, second floor of the historic Lewis County Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532.Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement …


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:03 p.m.

  4. 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.

  5. Lewis County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

    HMP Story MapThe Lewis County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, is a countywide plan that identifies risks and ways to minimize damage by natural and manmade disasters. The plan is a comprehensive resource document that serves many purposes such as enhancing public awareness, creating a decision tool for management, promoting compliance with Washington State and Federal program requirements, enhancing local policies for hazard mitigation capability, and providing inter-jurisdictional coordination.This website serves as a location to share with the public the progress made with this plan update. There are provided links on this page that are associated with the creation of this …


    Emergency Management - April 21, 2023, 12:31 p.m.

  6. GIS Mapping

    GIS stands for Geographic Information System, a computer application that permits geographic and location-related data to be electronically stored and spatially referenced. A GIS allows for digital mapping of land features such as roads, rivers, drainage basins, soil types, hydrology, topography, land use and urban and district boundaries. The GIS is used to obtain and map information about the county to be used in management decisions, county planning, and operations.The GIS Division is responsible for providing geographic services and map products to the Public Works Department and other County offices. Service to outside agencies, organizations and individuals can be performed …


    Public Works - Jan. 10, 2011, 9:38 a.m.

  7. Disposal District Commissioners reschedule monthly meeting to today

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 Commissioners have canceled their regularly scheduled July meeting, and rescheduled it to July 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the hearing room of the Lewis County Commissioners, second floor of the historic Lewis County Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532.Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement …


    Solid Waste - July 8, 2025, 10:22 a.m.

  8. Lewis County Budget Process and Reports

    Explore the County Budget using the OpenGov interactive transparency portal. Lewis County BudgetState law establishes the general requirements of Lewis County’s budget process. By law, many revenues must be spent in specific ways. This limits how the County can spend or cut costs to balance the budget.The Budget Department facilitates the development of the budget. All department heads and elected officials develop and submit their budget requests by early September. After their requests are reviewed, the County Manager submits a Preliminary Budget to the Board of Lewis County Commissioners (BOCC) in early October. From there, the BOCC meets with each …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 11:41 a.m.

  9. 2017/2018 Budget Calendar

    DATES DAY ACTIONApril 9Monday1st 2018 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)June 8FridayInternal Service Rates submitted to Budget Dept.June 20WednesdayDiscuss Call Letter & Budget Instructions at ESCJuly 9Monday2nd 2018 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)July 9MondayCall Letter and 2019 Budget Worksheets distributed to Offices/Depts.JulyBudget Training Classes - as requestedAugust 13MondayOffices/Depts. submit 2019 Preliminary Budgets to Budget Dept.AugustRecommended STIP due to the BOCCSeptember 4TuesdayBudget Dept. submits 2019 Preliminary Budgets to BOCC and AuditorSeptember 24Monday3rd 2018 Budget Amendment Hearing ( Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)Sep-OctBudget meetings between Offices/Depts. and BOCCNovember 12MondayAdoption of the STIP-RoadsNovember 15MondayPublic Presentation for the 2019 …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 12:42 p.m.

  10. 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.