1. About the Sheriff

    MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF: As your Sheriff, I am proud to serve the citizens of Lewis County. The Sheriff’s Office continues to seek out opportunities and ways to make Lewis County a great place to live, work, and send our kids to school. The Sheriff’s Office supports the Sheriffs' Mentoring Students Program, a way for our employees to interact within our local schools and to provide an example of a positive role model. We proactively seek out those individuals who wish to commit crime in Lewis County with the implementation of the Sheriff’s Enforcement Team. The Sheriff’s Office motto Public …


    Sheriff - Jan. 27, 2015, 8:49 a.m.

  2. After Filing Petition

    Once a timely and properly completed Taxpayer Petition is submitted, it will be given a petition number, entered into the computer and a copy will be given to the Assessor's Office.This Board may not acknowledge receipt of Taxpayer Petitions. However, you will be notified when a petition is denied, untimely, or incomplete.The number of petitions filed will determine the number of months the Board will be in session to hold hearings on petitions. This can range anywhere from five to nine months or even longer.If you have not had a hearing prior to paying your taxes in the taxing year, …


    Commissioners - July 16, 2014, 1:04 p.m.

  3. Budget

    About Contact The Budget Department is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the countywide budget. Budget Historic Courthouse Rm 209 351 NW North St Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1198 Contact Budget Budget Services Every year the County is required by RCW 36.40.080 to adopt an annual budget. The process that culminates in budget adoption spans approximately seven months and is comprehensive and detailed. The Budget Department, under the direction of the County Manager, is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the countywide budget. During the budget process, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), County Manager, and …


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

  4. Issue request for proposals for fiber infrastructure upgrade in the Lewis County Law and Justice Building and Jail. Proposals are due in OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) by 5 p.m. Aug. 29.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Aug. 6, 2025, 11:45 a.m.

  5. Food Skills Inventory Report Released

    August 2024 - Lewis County Public Health and Social Services has released its Food Skills Inventory Report. For hard copies, please send an email to CommunityServicesDivision@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Public Health - Oct. 15, 2025, 9:45 a.m.

  6. Issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide 2026 Annual Hydrologic, Hydraulic and Geomorphic Services for public works projects. statements of qualifications (SOQs) are due electronically through OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lew

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 23, 2025, 2:13 p.m.

  7. E-Statement

    Would you like to receive and view your annual property tax statement electronically? Click here to register for an online account. Already registered? Click here to log in and view your annual property tax statement.


    Treasurer - Feb. 26, 2019, 8:12 a.m.

  8. Publish a call for bids for Lewis County Permanent Shelter - ROW Improvements. The bid window will open soon, and bids will be due online at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa by 5 p.m. May 21.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - April 24, 2025, 11:37 a.m.

  9. Issue a request for proposals (RFP) for remediation of communication towers at Cooks Hill, Hopkins and Baw Faw sites. Proposals are due online via OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) by 5 p.m. Dec. 3, 2025.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Nov. 7, 2025, 9:26 a.m.

  10. Transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed for Veterans Day

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday today, Tuesday, Nov. 11. They will resume regular hours on Wednesday, Nov. 12.


    Solid Waste - July 1, 2025, 11:04 a.m.