1. Contact us

    Mail: Lewis County Human ResourcesHistoric Courthouse351 NW North Street, Room #023Chehalis, WA 98532-1900For driving directions, click HEREUse the east entrance (handicap accessible) of the Lewis County Historic Courthouseto the garden level. Room #023 is the second door on the right. Telephone: Phone: 360.740.2737Toll Free: 800.562.6130Fax: 360.740.1494 e-mail: hr@lewiscountywa.gov


    Human Resources - Dec. 4, 2013, 11:40 a.m.

  2. 2020 Budget

    2020 Lewis County Budget Budget Reports- Final2020 Final General Fund Revenue2020 Final General Fund Expenditures2020 Final Other Funds Revenue2020 Final Other Funds ExpendituresBudget DocumentsCitizen Budget Committee Budget ReviewBudget Call LetterBudget Reports- PreliminaryPreliminary Budget Presentation 11-14-20192020 Preliminary Budget Summary Page2020 Preliminary Budget | Revenue and Expenditure ChartsRevenue ALL FundsExpenditures ALL Funds


    Budget - Oct. 26, 2019, 9:52 a.m.

  3. Docket Judge Rotation

    2025April - June, Department 3, Judge YeagerJuly - September, Department 1, Judge ToynbeeOctober - December, Department 2, Judge Strophy 2026January - March, Department 3, Judge YeagerApril - June, Department 1, Judge ToynbeeJuly - September, Department 2, Judge StrophyOctober - December, Department 3, Judge Yeager 2027January - March, Department 1, Judge ToynbeeApril - June, Department 2, Judge StrophyJuly - September, Department 3, Judge YeagerOctober - December, Department 1, Judge Toynbee


    Superior Court - April 6, 2016, 9:47 a.m.

  4. Odyssey Portal Registration

    A subscription service to Odyssey Portal is available. A subscription allows the subscriber to view all case information and non-sealed documents for cases in which they are a party.Portal Access Fee change effective February 1, 2017.Registration InformationRegistration and Change FormOdyssey Portal Confidentiality AgreementOdyssey Portal User GuidePayment for Odyssey Portal can be made online through Point & Pay.**Please email Payment Confirmation Number to: marni.larson@lewiscountywa.gov


    Clerk - Oct. 8, 2024, 11:22 a.m.

  5. 2026 Budget

    Budget Documents and Reports 2026 Budget Call Letter2025-2026 Budget CalendarBudget OverviewPreliminary Budget Memo 9-9-2025 Preliminary Budget Reports *The percent of change is based on estimated year-end projections as of 8/16/2025Summary Preliminary Budget ReportsGeneral Fund | By Department - 2026 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department - 2026 Preliminary Expenditure SummaryPreliminary Revenue ReportsAll Funds| By Department/Fund - 2026 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2026 Preliminary Revenue Estimates- DetailPreliminary Expenditure ReportsAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2026 Preliminary Expenditures Estimates - SummaryAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2026 Preliminary Expenditures Estimates- Detail


    Budget - Aug. 25, 2025, 11:31 a.m.

  6. 2018 River Gage information

    The Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority has changed the vertical datumon the following rivers in Lewis County:1. Chehalis River at Doty2. Chehalis River at Mellen St. Centralia3. Skookumchuch Riverat Pearl St. Centralia4. Newaukum River at ChehalisThe Guage information now reflects the given water level as height above mean sea level.The information below represents this change. The Conversion information and historic flood cresthistory dating back to 1971.Click here to print 2018 river gage phase comparison chartClick here to print Lewis County Rivers Flood Crest Historyflood%20authority%20logo_sm.pngClick below for theChehalis River Basin Flood Authority2018 Chehlais Basin Gage Height Conversion Project


    Emergency Management - Sept. 13, 2018, 8:08 a.m.

  7. Reserve Deputy Coroner Program

    The office has Reserve Deputy Coroner Academy which is a volunteer, non-paid position. The training consists of classroom, office responsibilities, ride along with law enforcement, observing dispatch and assisting Deputy Coroners on calls and in office.Reserve Deputy Coroners ride along with Deputy Coroners to scenes and assist with investigations under the supervision of the Deputy Coroner. Reserves gradually perform more complex roles during the investigations.The Reserve Deputy Coroner program does not guarantee paid employment but when time comes to hire paid Deputy Coroners we naturally look at the reserve staff first.At this time there is no plan to start a …


    Coroner - Aug. 30, 2022, 10:22 a.m.

  8. Glass

    There are four drop-off locations to recycle glass bottles and jars in Lewis County. Here are the rules:Glass bottles and jars onlyGlass bottles and jars may be mixed by colors. They do not need to be separated.Please empty, clean, and dry containers--Labels are OKThrow away lidsNo window glass, automotive glass, ceramics, drinking glasses or mirrorsHere are the locations:Forest Grange3397 Jackson HighwayChehalis, WA 98532Pe Ell Utility Shop1101 N. First St.Pe Ell, WA 98572Lewis County CentralSolid Waste Transfer Station1411 S. Tower Ave.Centralia, WA 98531East Lewis CountyTransfer Station6745 U.S. Hwy 12Morton, WA 98356


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.

  9. Treasurer

    A property tax payment box is located on the North side of the historic courthouse at 351 NW North Street in Chehalis.Payments can be placed in the box 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Please do not deposit cash.Please note: Our office is closed daily from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM.ATTENTION: Online payment fees will be increasing as of January 1st, 2026.Please click here for more information: Pay Taxes OnlinePlease click here for 2026 Property Tax information. About Contact The Treasurer is the financial and banking office of government in Lewis County; providing revenue collection, accounting, fund distribution, banking and …


    Treasurer - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  10. Bail Information

    Bail Information The Lewis County Jail accepts bail on behalf of the court having jurisdiction over the charge an individual is booked on. The amount and type of bail is determined by the court. Posting Bail - Cash Bail Cash bail is accepted 24 hours a day. Cash may be placed in the kiosk in the main lobby during normal business hours and the release lobby after business hours. Instructions for placing money in the kiosk are posted in each location. The kiosk machine accepts 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollar bills. Posting Bail -Bail Bonds There are several …


    Sheriff - July 12, 2011, 10:05 a.m.