1. District 3

    Scott J. BrummerCounty Commissioner, District #3Term: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026Commissioner Scott Brummer says it’s a privilege to represent the people of East Lewis County. He has been a part of the Lewis County community for 30 years and says there is no better place to reside than in the State of Washington.Commissioner Brummer believes in retaining the core values of honesty, integrity, accountability and hard work at the center of county government. He is committed to ensuring responsive and efficient services to meet the needs of Lewis County residents. He maintains a vision of a thriving, rural …


    Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:49 p.m.

  2. Pe Ell Community Recycle Event

    These events will take place at Pe Ell Town Hall, 111 Main St., Pe Ell, WA, on June 11. Specific times for individual recycling or drop-off opportunities may vary.Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or left-over cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leaves 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 …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 2:12 p.m.

  3. Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting (SWAC)

    Meeting will held in the large conference room at Public Works Building. 2025 NE Kresky Ave. Chehalis, WA 98532


    Solid Waste - Jan. 29, 2019, 2:53 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Calls Lawsuit Meritless

    LEWIS COUNTY CALLS LAWSUIT MERITLESS Deputy involved in shooting properly followed policies and procedures and acted appropriately pursuant to his training. Lewis County and other named individuals vehemently deny the allegations made in a lawsuit filed on October 15, 2012 by the Estate of a man who was shot and killed by a Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputy in June of 2011. The Complaint, filed in federal court in Tacoma, alleges that the Deputy acted recklessly and negligently when he encountered Steven Petersen in the early morning hours of June 20, 2011, and engaged in a “shoot first, ask questions later” …


    Sheriff - Oct. 19, 2012, 1:44 p.m.

  5. 25-140 Approve an interlocal agreement between Lewis County and the City of Chehalis Public Works for support of radio communications equipment and systems.

    Please see the attachment.


    Commissioners - May 20, 2025, 2:18 p.m.

  6. Exemptions

    HOME IMPROVEMENT EXEMPTION: Physical improvement to a detached single family dwelling may be exempt from taxation for the three assessment years subsequent to the completion of the improvement, up to 30% of the value of the original structure; the home improvement exemption may be claimed only once in a five year period. Normal maintenance work does not qualify for this exemption. Notice must be filed prior to completion of the improvement being made on forms furnished by the Assessor. HISTORIC PROPERTY: Historic property exemption is for property which is listed in a local register of historic places created by a …


    Assessor - March 30, 2018, 9:55 a.m.

  7. *Combined User Committee Meeting

    Please see attached agenda.


    Commissioners - Aug. 21, 2020, 3:03 p.m.

  8. Master Interlocal Agreement with Toledo School District

    Please see attached.


    Commissioners - June 21, 2017, 10:43 a.m.

  9. Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System Fees/Rates Adopted

    The BOCC adopted fees and rates at the hearing on Monday, March 21 at the commissioners' meeting room at the Historic Courthouse. Please view the Fees & Rates Document by visiting our Utility Services page and get additional information about the Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System.


    Public Works - May 10, 2011, 11:05 a.m.

  10. County seeks Public Defense attorneys for Superior, District and Juvenile Courts

    CHEHALIS, WA – The Lewis County Public Defense Office is currently accepting applications from qualified attorneys to provide public defense services for individuals who are financially unable to retain private counsel. Openings are available for Public Defenders and Conflict Attorneys in Lewis County Superior Court, District Court, and Juvenile Court.Lewis County Public Defense provides legal representation in felony and misdemeanor criminal, probation violation, and juvenile offender cases for individuals who meet the financial eligibility requirements under RCW 10.101. Attorneys appointed through this program play a vital role in ensuring the constitutional rights of indigent defendants are protected.Positions availablePublic Defenders: Represent …


    Public Defense - Aug. 25, 2025, 4:29 p.m.